Friday, January 25, to Sunday, January 27

Hillsborough Art Walk

Friday, January 25

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Hillsborough

The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award-winning restaurants. The activity takes place mostly on and around Churton Street, between West Margaret Lane and West Queen Street. You can find a map and information on each participating venue on Hillsborough Arts Council’s website.

Final Friday Cary Art Crawl

Friday, January 25

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Cary

Once a month on the last Friday, Cary showcases its artists and musicians at the Final Friday Cary Art Crawl. Art galleries stay open later, and there are live performances at the entertainment hubs. Visit the website for a map.

18^th Annual African American Cultural Celebration

Saturday, January 26

10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

North Carolina Museum of History

5 Edenton Street, Raleigh

This annual event features more than 75 musicians, storytellers, dancers, chefs, historians, playwrights, authors, reenactors and more.

Astronomy Days

Saturday, January 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, January 27, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

11 West Jones Street

Explore and celebrate astronomy with solar observing, comet crafts, shooting rockets, and countless more exhibits and hands-on activities.