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Triangle Event Guide: Black History Month Edition (2026) — Events Across The Triangle
February is Black History Month, and across the Triangle — including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Carrboro, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, and surrounding communities — organizations are hosting programs that celebrate Black culture, history, arts, resilience, and community leadership.
This curated guide highlights major events, educational opportunities, performances, cultural festivals, and family-friendly activities happening throughout the month.
👉 Be sure to follow individual event links or venue pages for full details, registration, and updates.
Early Kickoff Events
January 31, 2026
Musical Storytime: Celebrating Tina Turner
11:00 AM–12:00 PM | FREE
Liberation Station Bookstore — Raleigh
Living in Color Exhibit Opening Reception
1:00–3:30 PM | FREE
Chapel at Dix Park — Raleigh
February 1–7 Highlights
February 1
Living in Color Artist Exhibit — Dix Park (FREE) Breach of Peace Performance (Apex Black History Month Series) — FREE Black History Month Concert (Carrboro) — FREE
February 2
A Century of Black History Commemorations
Carrboro | FREE
Educational discussion featuring historians and cultural leaders.
February 4
Senior Black History Bingo
Carrboro | FREE
February 6
Hayti Heritage Center Trip (Carrboro) Black History Walking Tour — Wake Forest (FREE) SoulFULL Celebrations Cooking Demo — Cary (FREE)
February 7
Major celebration day featuring:
Black History Month Celebration — John Chavis Memorial Park (Raleigh) Stagville Historic Site Freedom Tours (Multiple Times) Duke Homestead History Tours Liberation Listening Session — Raleigh
Mid-Month Cultural Events
February 9
Black History Commemorations Discussion Series
Carrboro | FREE
February 12
Black History Trivia Night
Apex Senior Center | FREE
February 13
Wake Forest Black History Walking Tour
FREE
Valentine’s Weekend + Cultural Programming
February 14
Duke Homestead Tours (FREE) Living in Color Exhibit — Dix Park Jazz, R&B & Funk Concert — Cary Arts Center
February 15
Highlights include:
A Raisin in the Sun Film Screening — Cary Theater Black History Theater Production — Carrboro Community Concert Programming — Carrboro
Arts, Film & Cultural Conversations (Feb 19–22)
February 19
The Color Purple Screening
Cary Theater
February 20
Wake Forest Walking Tour Black Superhero Gallery — City of Raleigh Museum
February 21
Major highlights:
Bill Traylor Art Programs — Cary Spades Tournament — Apex Black History Trolley Tour — Raleigh Emancipation Day Program — Historic Oak View Book Harvest Celebration — Durham
February 22
Living History Event — Carrboro Performance: Indivisible by Dr. Sonny Kelly Black History Concert Series
Late-Month Events & Cultural Celebrations
February 24
Art Cart Inspired by Black History
Downtown Cary Park | FREE
February 27
Black Expressions Art Exhibit Reception — Holly Springs Black & Nerdy Gamers Community Night — Cary Live Performance Showcase — Holly Springs
Major Finale Events: February 28
Key Highlights Include:
25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration
North Carolina Museum of Art — Raleigh
FREE festival with performances, storytelling, vendors, panels, and cultural programming.
For the Culture Food Truck Festival
Durham Central Park
FREE community festival celebrating Black food, culture, and entrepreneurship.
Black History Month Celebration — Southeast Raleigh YMCA
FREE community event highlighting culture and contributions.
Additional programming includes:
Youth Advocacy Summit — Cary Health & Wellness Fair — Carrboro Historic Tours at Duke Homestead Living in Color Exhibit Finale Willie Hinton Collection Performance — Cary Arts Center
Why Black History Month Matters in the Triangle
The Triangle has a deep legacy of:
Civil rights leadership Black entrepreneurship Historically Black neighborhoods and institutions Arts, music, and cultural innovation Educational excellence and advocacy
Events throughout the month provide opportunities to:
✔ Learn local history
✔ Support Black artists and businesses
✔ Engage in cultural dialogue
✔ Celebrate community achievements
✔ Inspire future generations
Stay Connected With DoRaleigh
Bryan — this kind of curated cultural guide is exactly the type of community storytelling that strengthens DoRaleigh’s local authority and civic impact, especially around cultural observances like Black History Month.
For more:
👉 Visit DoRaleigh.com regularly
👉 Submit local events
👉 Follow community coverage
👉 Share events with neighbors and networks
If you want next, I can create:
✅ Promo graphics (square, vertical, Apple News)
✅ Social media captions + hashtags
✅ Email newsletter version
✅ Google Discover optimized article
✅ Featured image overlays
✅ Printable event calendar
✅ Multi-post social content series
✅ Local sponsor version
Just tell me 👍
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Triangle Event Guide: Black History Month Edition (2026) — Events Across The Triangle
February is Black History Month, and across the Triangle — including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Carrboro, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, and surrounding communities — organizations are hosting programs that celebrate Black culture, history, arts, resilience, and community leadership.
This curated guide highlights major events, educational opportunities, performances, cultural festivals, and family-friendly activities happening throughout the month.
👉 Be sure to follow individual event links or venue pages for full details, registration, and updates.
Early Kickoff Events
January 31, 2026
Musical Storytime: Celebrating Tina Turner
11:00 AM–12:00 PM | FREE
Liberation Station Bookstore — Raleigh
Living in Color Exhibit Opening Reception
1:00–3:30 PM | FREE
Chapel at Dix Park — Raleigh
February 1–7 Highlights
February 1
Living in Color Artist Exhibit — Dix Park (FREE) Breach of Peace Performance (Apex Black History Month Series) — FREE Black History Month Concert (Carrboro) — FREE
February 2
A Century of Black History Commemorations
Carrboro | FREE
Educational discussion featuring historians and cultural leaders.
February 4
Senior Black History Bingo
Carrboro | FREE
February 6
Hayti Heritage Center Trip (Carrboro) Black History Walking Tour — Wake Forest (FREE) SoulFULL Celebrations Cooking Demo — Cary (FREE)
February 7
Major celebration day featuring:
Black History Month Celebration — John Chavis Memorial Park (Raleigh) Stagville Historic Site Freedom Tours (Multiple Times) Duke Homestead History Tours Liberation Listening Session — Raleigh
Mid-Month Cultural Events
February 9
Black History Commemorations Discussion Series
Carrboro | FREE
February 12
Black History Trivia Night
Apex Senior Center | FREE
February 13
Wake Forest Black History Walking Tour
FREE
Valentine’s Weekend + Cultural Programming
February 14
Duke Homestead Tours (FREE) Living in Color Exhibit — Dix Park Jazz, R&B & Funk Concert — Cary Arts Center
February 15
Highlights include:
A Raisin in the Sun Film Screening — Cary Theater Black History Theater Production — Carrboro Community Concert Programming — Carrboro
Arts, Film & Cultural Conversations (Feb 19–22)
February 19
The Color Purple Screening
Cary Theater
February 20
Wake Forest Walking Tour Black Superhero Gallery — City of Raleigh Museum
February 21
Major highlights:
Bill Traylor Art Programs — Cary Spades Tournament — Apex Black History Trolley Tour — Raleigh Emancipation Day Program — Historic Oak View Book Harvest Celebration — Durham
February 22
Living History Event — Carrboro Performance: Indivisible by Dr. Sonny Kelly Black History Concert Series
Late-Month Events & Cultural Celebrations
February 24
Art Cart Inspired by Black History
Downtown Cary Park | FREE
February 27
Black Expressions Art Exhibit Reception — Holly Springs Black & Nerdy Gamers Community Night — Cary Live Performance Showcase — Holly Springs
Major Finale Events: February 28
Key Highlights Include:
25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration
North Carolina Museum of Art — Raleigh
FREE festival with performances, storytelling, vendors, panels, and cultural programming.
For the Culture Food Truck Festival
Durham Central Park
FREE community festival celebrating Black food, culture, and entrepreneurship.
Black History Month Celebration — Southeast Raleigh YMCA
FREE community event highlighting culture and contributions.
Additional programming includes:
Youth Advocacy Summit — Cary Health & Wellness Fair — Carrboro Historic Tours at Duke Homestead Living in Color Exhibit Finale Willie Hinton Collection Performance — Cary Arts Center
Why Black History Month Matters in the Triangle
The Triangle has a deep legacy of:
Civil rights leadership Black entrepreneurship Historically Black neighborhoods and institutions Arts, music, and cultural innovation Educational excellence and advocacy
Events throughout the month provide opportunities to:
✔ Learn local history
✔ Support Black artists and businesses
✔ Engage in cultural dialogue
✔ Celebrate community achievements
✔ Inspire future generations
Stay Connected With DoRaleigh
Bryan — this kind of curated cultural guide is exactly the type of community storytelling that strengthens DoRaleigh’s local authority and civic impact, especially around cultural observances like Black History Month.
For more:
👉 Visit DoRaleigh.com regularly
👉 Submit local events
👉 Follow community coverage
👉 Share events with neighbors and networks
If you want next, I can create:
✅ Promo graphics (square, vertical, Apple News)
✅ Social media captions + hashtags
✅ Email newsletter version
✅ Google Discover optimized article
✅ Featured image overlays
✅ Printable event calendar
✅ Multi-post social content series
✅ Local sponsor version
Just tell me 👍
#AfricanAmericanCulturalCelebration #AfricanAmericanHeritage #BreachOfPeacePerformance #BreweryEvents #BusinessGrowth #BusinessGrowthOpportunity #CarrboroNights #CouncilMeetings #DowntownRaleighEvents #AfricanAmericanCulturalEventsNC #Arts #BlackCultureEventsNC #BlackHistoryMonthRaleigh #BlackHistoryMonthTriangle #CaryEvents #communityEventsRaleigh #DurhamEvents #events #FebruaryEventsTriangle #freeEventsTriangleNC #News #RaleighEvents -
Town of Cary Black History Month Events Guide 2026
Food, Music, Film, Art & Community Programs All Month Long
Cary is going big for Black History Month 2026 with a month-long lineup of live music, educational performances, film screenings, art exhibits, cooking demos, youth leadership programming, and community gatherings—hosted across the Cary Arts Center, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Downtown Cary Park, and The Cary Theater.
If you’re looking for meaningful ways to celebrate, learn, and connect—this guide has you covered.
Highlights to Bookmark
Live music + legends (Jazz, R&B, Funk) Food + culture (Cooking demo with soulful, healthier twists) Film + conversation (Classic cinema, documentaries, and a featured guest talk) Art + exhibitions (Free gallery shows + hands-on activities) Youth leadership (A summit for ages 8–18)
Events at Cary Arts Center
A Night of Jazz, R&B and Funk with Chip Shearin
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Cary Arts Center | 101 Dry Avenue, Cary
$35–$40
Celebrate Black History Month with a powerful night of live music led by a genre-spanning bassist whose career connects hip-hop history, legendary touring, and major cultural institutions.
The Willie Hinton Collection — RISE: The Story of Love and Resilience
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Cary Arts Center | 101 Dry Avenue, Cary
$14–$20
An interactive, educational multimedia performance blending dance, theater, and music—exploring resilience, mental health, spiritual well-being, and self-care through the power of the arts.
Youth Advocacy Summit (Ages 8–18)
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cary Arts Center | 101 Dry Avenue, Cary
FREE (Registration Required)
Calling young changemakers: hands-on workshops, panels, and activities focused on storytelling for social impact, civic engagement, collaboration, and community care.
Events at Page-Walker Arts & History CenterChristopher Evans: “Within the Light—Finding the Balance”
January 7 – March 7, 2026
Page-Walker Arts & History Center | 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary
FREE
A personal, emotionally driven exhibition by a North Carolina native—artwork rooted in childhood, culture, and community, encouraging viewers to experience freely and feel deeply.
Events at Downtown Cary ParkCooking Demo: SoulFULL Celebrations (with Chef Amelia Irene)
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Downtown Cary Park | 327 S Academy Street, Cary (Academy Pavilion)
FREE (Registration Required)
A nostalgic, joy-filled cooking demo featuring a signature mocktail, dips, and updated 70’s party classics—plus a conversation on food, tradition, and memory.
The Future of Black History: “The Brilliance of Resilience”
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Downtown Cary Park | 327 S Academy Street, Cary (Academy Pavilion)
FREE
A powerful afternoon of reflection and inspiration featuring keynote speaker Yohuru Williams, exploring resilience, legacy, and the living future of Black history.
Art Cart Inspired by Black History
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Downtown Cary Park | 327 S Academy Street, Cary (Academy Pavilion)
FREE
Drop in for free crafts and creativity—great for kids and families, with supplies provided and plenty of room to make something meaningful.
Game Night with Black and Nerdy Gamers (BANG)
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Downtown Cary Park | 327 S Academy Street, Cary (Academy Pavilion)
FREE
Trivia, music bingo, and nerdy favorites—celebrating Black culture with a fun, community-first vibe.
Events at The Cary TheaterA Raisin in the Sun (1961)
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM
The Cary Theater | 122 E Chatham Street, Cary
$8.53
A landmark drama following the Younger family as they navigate grief, opportunity, and conflicting visions of the American Dream—starring Sidney Poitier.
The Color Purple (1985)
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Cary Theater | 122 E Chatham Street, Cary
$8.53
An epic story of survival and transformation starring Whoopi Goldberg, based on the novel by The Color Purple.
Mornings with the Arts Film Series — Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM
The Cary Theater | 122 E Chatham Street, Cary
$8.53
A moving documentary on the life and legacy of Bill Traylor, whose work emerged late in life and captured memory, change, and community.
Art Class Inspired by Bill Traylor
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 1:00 PM
The Cary Theater | 122 E Chatham Street, Cary
$13.99
Study Traylor’s visual storytelling style, then create your own cardboard painting. Materials provided.
A Conversation & Book Signing with Mark Curry
Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 3:00 PM
The Cary Theater | 122 E Chatham Street, Cary
$16.78
An unfiltered talk on music industry realities, memoir, and life during the golden era of Bad Boy Records, including reflections tied to documentary work with Netflix.
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