Friday, June 17 6:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Celebrate Juneteenth this Friday, June 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Juneteenth Jubilee with an afrofuturism digital art display at The Fruit in Durham.. There will be a panel discussion with Lena Tillett, evening anchor for WRAL; Durham City Council Member, Leonardo Williams; and more. Also enjoy several after dark celebrations such as NPHC Greek Scholarship Drive Jamboree, For the Culture throwback party, and catch some up-and-coming music producers share their work in the Lo-Fi lounge. To get your tickets, click here.
Friday, June 17 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Looking for a fun night of good food and drinks and some laughs? Imbibe is hosting the Luxury Comedy Hootenanny II on Friday, June 17 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Featuring sets from headliner Aaron Cardwell along with several openers as well as musical guest Stan Comer. Event is free, but tips for the performers are encouraged. To learn more, click here.
Saturday, June 18 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The Juneteenth commemorations continue, as Spirit Freedom, in collaboration with the Orange County Historical Museum and the Northern Orange NAACP hold the presentation Sacrifices at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 18. This event is free and attendees will learn the trauma and triumphs of the African-American community through performances, discussions, and other forms. Registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, click here.
Saturday, June 18 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
On Saturday, June 18, join Preservation Chapel Hill as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. Attendees will learn more about the work Preservation Chapel Hill has done to preserve what makes Chapel Hill unique, like the history and properties. There will be music from Liquid Pleasure as well as food from Chef Paris. To learn more and get your tickets, click here.
Sunday, June 19 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
If you haven’t gone yet, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is hosting Interconnected Vision through Sunday, June 19. This exhibit features expressionist paintings by Eduardo Lapetina, handcrafted furniture by Pete Rodrigues, along with mixed media sculptures by Lynn Wartski. Gallery hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. To learn more, click here.
Sunday, June 19 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the black community at the Chapel Hill Carrboro Juneteenth celebration! This celebration will feature black-owned businesses, children’s activities, live performances, food trucks, and more. Come out and celebrate the holiday of Emancipation Day with your community at the Hargroves Community Center in Chapel Hill. For more information, click here.
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