Art Swarm, the dynamic plain air event that turns downtown Cary into a lively, open‑air creative studio, returns on October 14–18, 2026. During this multi-day event, top regional artists will capture Cary landmarks on canvas in outdoor settings, studio artists will create artwork inside the Cary Arts Center, and experts will lead workshops like portraiture,…
Step away from the stresses of daily life and into the calming embrace of nature. Led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Shawn Ramsey, this two-hour guided forest bathing experience invites you to slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with the natural world in a meaningful way. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (Forest…
Made by You: Mindful Mandala is a guided introduction to drawing mandalas from scratch, led by artist and designer Saudamini Madra. In this workshop, you’ll practice a mindfulness and quality of attention that makes work feel steady rather than hurried. You’ll learn about the geometry of the Mandala art form, and using a radial grid…
Diminutive plants from all over the world, Alpine plants, South African bulbs, Primulas, carnivorous plants and self-sowers. Let's take a look into the care, the collection and the magic of the Alpine House.
The Town of Morrisville hosts an annual **Diwali Festival** in honor of the holiday and in celebration of the holiday season and our community's diverse culture. This year’s festival includes captivating cultural performances, engaging holiday activities like painting diyas and mandalas, an energetic live DJ, and an assortment of delicious cuisine from food trucks. **New…
New York Times: Caballero is a “masterly guitarist” … praised for his “meticulous balance and chameleonic timbres.” Not to be missed! His virtuosic repertoire has amazing breadth and scope: including solo guitar versions of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, and so many other delights …
Join us in The Exchange Park for our Sunday Reset Series – Flow Yoga Edition! Led by the amazing instructors at Current Wellness on the grassy lawn outside 1000 Social, this class will help you channel your inner strength and flexibility as you start your Sunday with intention and mindfulness. Bring a mat and water!…
Step away from the stresses of daily life and into the calming embrace of nature. Led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Shawn Ramsey, this two-hour guided forest bathing experience invites you to slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with the natural world in a meaningful way. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (Forest…
Raleigh's Wolfe & Porter is hosting its next monthly Vintage Market from 2-7 p.m. Oct 18. Shop for vintage clothing, housewares and gifts from these regular vendors: Scarlet Oaks, Fetching Vintage, Saige Kennedy Finds, Smut Stacks and Viola Lee Vintage. Wolfe & Porter is located at 905 W. Morgan St., Raleigh. Info: wolfeandporter.com/events
Spend the afternoon discovering all about trees! Through hands-on crafts and activities, learn about the parts of a tree and their functions, how trees are used in everyday life, and more as part of this tree-iffic program! This program is designed to fulfill the requirements for the Trees Badge. We have JCRA patches for all…
Grab your friends and join us in the Study at Peck & Plume on Wednesday, October 21, from 6–9 PM for an evening of live jazz featuring Ricky Bugel and Scott Sawyer. Settle in with smooth tunes, good company, and a glass in hand. To make the night even more special, we’re offering 50% off…
Just in time for spooky season, Bram Stoker’s classic gets a hilariously ridiculous makeover by writers Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen! Packed with clever wit, lightning-fast costume changes, and side-splitting twists, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a madcap romp through the world of the undead—where nothing is sacred, everything is up for laughs, and…
