LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
RALEIGH DURHAM PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
MAY
MAY 14 - 15 | LONGLEAF FILM FESTIVAL This festival highlights the best of independent film in a place that strives to tell the stories that connect us all. Our weekend festival screens films that demonstrate a Tar Heel State connection, through the people involved in making them or through their subject. Through our community of filmmakers and film fans, we are able to promote the art and craft of filmmaking and the passion of film to viewers in Raleigh, the Triangle, and beyond! For more info visit: longleaffilmfestival.com MAY 16 | RED DIRT WHISKEY & WINE FESTIVAL Join thousands as they descend upon a libation connoisseurs dream. The world of whiskey and wine lovers are invited to a stellar event. There will be dozens of vendors, tons of whiskeys and hundreds of wines to experience, purchase and enjoy along with food, food, and more food! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3eJYgr6 20
JUNE
JUNE 2 - 6 | FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL This festival is an internationally recognized, Academy Awards qualifying event that proudly presents the best of nonfiction films on the festival circuit each year. The annual festival gathers enthusiastic fans from around the globe to celebrate the documentary art form. Our dedicated team is diligently working to bring audiences a dynamic virtual event that includes our signature superb programming of films, panels, and more. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3nI7doQ JUNE 19 | JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL The day’s name is a combination of “June” and “nineteenth” in honor of the date of Granger’s announcement and first appeared around 1903. It is also known as African American Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. Enjoy our Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Style- a n evening Gala with Hors and dancing! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3xHEXYa
