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Pulse FM Weekender: December 22nd – December 24th

Pulse FM Weekender: December 22nd – December 24th

Shakesbeer: The Bard Strikes Back
Friday, December 22nd | 9:30 p.m.
Oak & Dagger Public House, 18 Seaboard Avenue, Raleigh

Bare Theatre has been presenting their very unconventional take on Shakespeare at various breweries and other unconventional venues for a few weeks, and tonight is your last chance to see it. It’s free. They’ll pass the hat.

Shamu Garçon Cajun Dance Party
Friday, December 22nd | 8:30 p.m.
The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell Street, Durham

Arrive early for a 30-minute dance lesson before the music starts. You’ll learn the basic moves for the Cajun two-step, waltz, and swing. Then dance to live music by Shamu Garçon, a Cajun dance band bringing the sounds of Louisiana to North Carolina.

Christmas movies at Fullsteam

Sunday, December 24 | 3 p.m.
Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham

Get into the Christmas spirit with two favorite movies.  Watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 3 p.m. and “A Christmas Story” at 4 p.m.

Christmas Light tour

Check out some of the Triangle’s most spectacular Christmas light displays, most of them put on by regular people in the community, at their own expense. You can find a list of some of the best displays at TriangleOnTheCheap.com. Two standouts are Lake Myra Lights in Wendell and Piper Lights in Wake Forest.

 

Hello Procrastinators! Here are stores with Christmas Eve pickup available.

Hello Procrastinators! Here are stores with Christmas Eve pickup available.

Have you procrastinated on your Christmas shopping? It’s not too late to grab that perfect gift!

Here’s a list of stores with Christmas Eve Pickup:

  • Apple
  • Bed Bath & Beyond
  • Best Buy
  • The Home Depot
  • JC Penny
  • Kmart
  • Kohl’s
  • Macy’s
  • Nordstrom
  • Pier 1 Imports
  • Sears
  • Target
  • Toys R Us
  • Walmart

It’s better to order online sooner than later. Just use the check store option to see if a store in your area has it in stock.

Read more via MSN.com.

 

WATCH: Jimmy Fallon, Anna Kendrick, Darlene Love and The Roots sing “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”

Jimmy Fallon’s songs with Classroom Instruments are always the best!

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Little Sheep Goes Rogue at Nativity Scene

Little Sheep Goes Rogue at Nativity Scene

This is too funny!

Chick-Fil-A Rap

Chick-Fil-A Rap

Too Much Christmas Music Can Drive You Crazy

Too Much Christmas Music Can Drive You Crazy

Christmas music may be all around, but don’t listen to too much of it!… Continue Reading

Funny Reindeer Text Story

Funny Reindeer Text Story

Pulse FM Weekender: Friday, December 15th – Sunday, December 17th

Friday, December 15th – Sunday, December 17th

Third Friday Durham
Friday, December 15 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Downtown Durham

The third Friday of every month, galleries in downtown Durham host exhibit openings. Besides the receptions, you’ll also find lots of musicians busking outside. You can find a map and a list of participating venues on 3rdfridaydurham.com.

GeekCraft Expo RDU 2017 Holiday Market
Saturday, December 16 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street

Shop for your geeky family and friends at the GeekCraftExpo 2017 Holiday Market. Everything for sale will be handmade. There will be almost 50 crafters exhibiting their creations. Shop for wands, hand-made playing dice, jewelry and much more. But there’s more. The League of Extraordinary Bellydancers, who present bellydance shows with themes like Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Harry Potter, will be performing at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. And Marbles Kids Museum will be there helping kids create their own geeky crafts.

Paperhand Puppet Intervention Auction and Dance Party
Saturday, December 16 7 p.m.
6079 Saxapahaw Swepsonville Rd., Saxapahaw

If you’ve ever wanted or needed a giant larger-than-human puppet, the Paperhand Puppet Intervention Auction and Dance Party is your best bet. First, bid on puppets and pieces of art from past productions. Then, even if you don’t get to bring home a humongous monkey puppet, take part in a free dance party. So it’s win/win.

Wake Forest Listening Room
Saturday, December 16 7 p.m.
Wake Forest Coffee Company, 156 S White St, Wake Forest

Wake Forest Listening Room is a series of concerts that bring musicians and songwriters up close to listeners, in an environment where you can really hear the music. On Saturday, long-time North Carolina songwriters Rod Abernethy and Pete Pawsey will be sharing their tunes.

Apex Hanukkah Playland and Fire Show
Sunday, December 17 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Downtown Apex

The Hanukkah fun on Sunday night starts at Apex Community Center, 53 Hunter Street, at 3 p.m., where kids can make their own chocolate and build their own menorahs, plus a lot more. Then the celebration moves to 220 North Salem Street, where there will be a fire show, music and treats.

December 15, 2017

Around 50% of people have worn these. What are they?

Clue: Nothing to do with Christmas

Answer: a pair of handcuffs

December 14, 2017

37% of parents have done this family activity with their kids. What is it?

Answer: camping

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