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CatVideoFest 2020

The 70-minute-reel of cat videos is family-friendly and can be enjoyed by anyone. CatVideoFest is committed to raising awareness and money for cats in need around the world. A percentage of the proceeds from each event go to local animal shelters and/or animal welfare organizations.

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SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and...

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Gnawa LanGus 'Building Bridges: Muslims in America'

The Gnawa blended their own traditions with native religious beliefs — just as displaced sub-Saharan West Africans did in the Americas — and healing music was created for private use by a community that was not permitted to directly observe their relationship with Allah. Played with percussive instruments, Qarqaba (large iron castanets), polyrhythmic clapping, and a three-stringed, bass lute-like sintir — Gnawa music draws on an abundant African-Islam history of ritualistic music believed to heal...

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Nevermore Film Festival

Created in 1999, The Nevermore Film Festival is a juried competition festival which programs brand-new genre feature and short films from around the world. The festival seeks submissions for narrative feature and shorts with an emphasis on horror, science fiction, dark fantasy, animation, mystery/suspense, and action-thrillers.

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Wye Oak 'JOIN'

For over a decade, Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack have collaborated under the moniker Wye Oak, a band known for “forging an audacious creative path” (NPR Music). Their partnership, long imbued with a sense of ambition and restlessness, has transcended genre, growing and shifting over the course of five critically acclaimed full-length records. But those paying close attention to the duo will also have noticed a list of additional aliases, collaborations, and experimentations that have...

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Historic Russell School Open House for Black History Month

When you step into this 2 teacher school, you'll feel the presence of those who came before us. The building has the original hardwood floors, student desk, and chalkboards. Docents will walk you through the history of this school from 1926 to 1945. History will be read at 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

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Lightning Strikes 10 ProAm Kickboxing Event

Experience a night of action-packed Kickboxing as North Carolina fighters battle for a win. Enjoy great food, craft and domestic beer and wine and the excitement of the atmosphere!Presented by Triangle Kickboxing Promotions.

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OM, with Wovenhand

Heavy metal band.

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Horse & Buggy Press and Friends SATELLITE Parrish St. GALLERY

Over 1,000 works by 40+ established artists and craftspersons, all from the Southeast and over half from The Triangle in a 1,500 square... Details

Art Exhibit - "My Roots" by Cornelio Campos

"My Roots," recent paintings by Cornelio Campos, will be featured in the Durham Arts Council's Allenton Gallery from January 10-March 12,... Details

Art Exhibit — "Compose and Materialize"

New works by DAG member artists Susan Finer, Catherine Kramer, Rosalie Midyette and Sudie Rakusin. Come see how each of these artists... Details

History Exhibit — A Creative Protest: MLK Comes to Durham

This exhibit will chronicle the civil rights leader’s connection to Durham. Dr. King made several visits to Durham between 1956 and 1964... Details

Exhibit in Honor of Black History Month at Cecy's Gallery & Studios

Visitors are invited to view the current exhibit at Cecy's Gallery featuring seven Black artists, most of whom are currently living and... Details

Art Exhibit - "Quantum Flux" by JP Trostle

The abstract snapshots in "Quantum Flux" explore texture and movement through an unconventional use of digital photography, reshaping... Details

North Carolina HIP Music Festival

The Mallarmé Chamber Players is proud to announce the line-up for the fifth bienniel North Carolina HIP Music Festival. The HIP... Details

Wednesday Nights At The Movies: All movies are FREE admission and begin at 6:30 pm in the Church sanctuary. A discussion follows each... Details

Black History: Artist Perspectives Exhibit

The Hayti Collective of Visual Artist exhibit their perspectives on Black HIstory. Featuring Edward L Baxter, William Bigelow , Dare... Details

Shaping Nature Exhibit

Shaping Nature displays works from the American Tobacco Collection. The exhibition depicts various interpretations of the natural world... Details

Group Exhibition - Think Big! – A Small Works Exhibition

For your winter pleasure, 5 Points gallery offers a collection of works to warm your home, office, business or special gathering space. The... Details

February Third Friday Reception

Work by 40+ established artists and craftspersons on display and for sale in our initial group exhibit "This & That." Several of the... Details