Community Events Leela Dance Collective Speak: Raleigh, NC (April 14, 2022) Four choreographers (acclaimed kathak dancers Rina Mehta and Rachna Nivas with tap impresarios Dormeshia and NC native Michelle Dorrance) have created a triumph of tradition and possibility. They share the stage with Indian classical musicians and a jazz combo for a blend of kathak and tap dance. Thursday, April 14, 2022, 8pm at NC State’s Stewart Theatre. Tickets at Live.arts.ncsu.edu
Ram Navami Celebration: Apex, NC (April 10, 2022) The Radha Krishna Temple of NC welcomes Shriram Parivar for their annual divine Ram Navami Celebration on Sunday, April 10, 2022. The event will include Punyavachanam, Prasad, Cultural Activities, and more. To register, stop by the Temple on 23 Radhika Way or visit radhakrishnatemplenc.org.
Swaminarayan Jayanti & Ram Navami (April 10, 2022) BAPS Shri Swami Narayan Mandir will celebrate Swaminarayan Jayanti and Ram Navami on Sunday, April 10, 2022, beginning at 11:30am. There will be a cultural program, several spiritual discourses, along with serving of mahaprasad. The mandir is located at 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd., Matthews, NC. For more details, call 704-573-0805 or visit Baps.org.
North Carolina Azalea Festival: Wilmington, NC (April 6-10, 2022) The festival takes place April 6 & 10, 2022 and features garden tours, entertainment, a waterfront street fair, family events and parade. It showcases Wilmington’s artwork, gardens, rich history, and culture. Watch fireworks over the Cape Fear River. Details: Ncazaleafestival.org.
Charlotte StrEATs Festival: (April 15-16, 2022) Celebrate the chefs and neighborhoods that make Charlotte’s culinary scene what it is. The festival will kick off Friday, April 15 (58:30pm) with a family-friendly event featuring cooking demonstrations from local culinary students, dessert and food trucks, vendors, and kid activities. On Saturday, April 16 (12-6pm) there will be a full day for foodies, with appearances by celebrity chefs, chef demos, and live music while noshing on food truck fare. It takes place Gateway Village, 900 W. Trade St. Details: Cltstreatsfestival.com.
Charlotte SHOUT!: (Through April 17, 2022) Charlotte SHOUT! is an aspirational multiweek festival designed to showcase the community by celebrating Charlotte’s creativity and innovation through art, music, food, and ideas. Located primarily in Uptown Charlotte, the festival will feature curated programming. The festival will take place from April 117, 2022. Learn more at Charlotteshout.com.
Full Frame Film Festival: Durham, NC (April 7-10, 2022) The festival is dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of nonfiction cinema. Each spring, Full Frame welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world. This year the festival will be presented entirely online from April 7-10, 2022. For more information, visit Fullframefest.org. Saathee.com
RiverRun International Film Festival: Winston-Salem, NC (April 21-30, 2022) This film festival is a regional event based in Winston-Salem, NC and is one of the premier film festivals in the southeastern United States. The 11-day Festival includes family-friendly, independent, and international films attracting diverse audiences from across North Carolina, the US, and world. The 24th annual Festival will be held between April 21–30, 2022. To learn more, visit Riverrunfilm.com. 18
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