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26th Raleigh International Festival, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:00:31 +0000

Celebrate the cultures of the globe at the 26th International Festival of Raleigh, and enjoy 3 days of international food, dance, music, culture and fun. Fri. 4:30-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. $7 adults; $6 ages 7 to 12 and seniors; free age 6 & under. Raleigh Convention Center.

Capital City Bike Fest - Sept. 23-25

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:00:54 +0000

The 7th Annual Ray Price Capital City Bike Fest presented by Nationwide insurance is a major downtown festival centered
on the motorcycle rider life style. The event provides a unique experience in the downtown business district for citizens to view a variety of motorcycles up close and become part of "Biker" popular culture.

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Raleigh's La Fiesta Del Pueblo - Sept. 18

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:00:22 +0000

La Fiesta www.elpueblo.org celebrates and showcases not only popular music and artists, but also cultural art exhibits, traditional dance performances; folk musicians; children's area activities, including crafts, balloons, face-painting, inflatable rides, clowns and puppets. It offers cuisines as diverse as pupusas, paletas, churros, tortillas, tacos al carbón, empanadas and much more. 12-8 p.m. Moore Square. Raleigh.

BugFest! September 17

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:00:26 +0000

BugFest at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences attracted nearly 25,000 people last year. The event includes displays, exhibits and activities -- both inside and outside the Museum. Learn about arthropods, which make up three-quarters of all animals on Earth, taste delectable dishes featuring creepy crawlers as a major ingredient at Café Insecta, and join the moths, fireflies and katydids for an exhilarating evening of nocturnal activities at the Evening Insectival. Or try to Stump the Experts by bringing in an unusual bug of your own. Free. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Raleigh.

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SparkCon - Sept. 15-18

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:00:21 +0000

SPARKcon celebrates creativity through organizing an inter-displinary art and design festival and showcase held each September. For 4 days, downtown Raleigh's public spaces, clubs and stages will be filled with art, music, dance, film, fashion, design and more.

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Marbles Kid's Museum Highlights for September

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:00:30 +0000

Leggo Your LEGO at Marbles

Saturday, September 10

Calling all LEGO lovers...this day is for YOU! Come build bridges and towers with LEGO masters while learning engineering techniques that allow you to build strong and high structures. In partnership with LEGO KidsFest.

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Cary Cancels Lazy Daze Festival Due To Concerns About Hurricane

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:43:21 +0000

CARY, NC - After consulting with local, state, and federal forecasters and emergency management officials, the Town of Cary has cancelled Saturday's Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival because of the significant potential for unsafe conditions due to high winds from Hurricane Irene. This is the first time the event has been canceled in what would have been its 35-year history.

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Hopscotch Music Festival - September 8 - 10

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:00:17 +0000

Don't miss the fun of the 2nd Annual Hopscotch Music Festival presented by the Independent Weekly. Get your tickets early because they sell out fast.

Honey Bee Day at the Chapel Hill Farmer's Market, August 27

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:00:33 +0000

Honey Bee Day at the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market

Come see Farm Fairy's Observational Hive and learn about our food's most important pollinator. 8 a.m. - noon. Chapel Hill Farmer's Market. Estes Drive. Chapel Hill.

Meet the Tar Heels, August 27th

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:00:46 +0000

Meet the Football Tar Heels
The 2011 University of North Carolina football team will host 'Meet The Heels' Saturday, August 27, at Kenan Stadium. Gates 2 and 6 open for the general public at 5 p.m. and the team will be introduced by Jones Angell at 6 p.m. Players will be available for autographs at 6:15 p.m.

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