The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s University Theatre brings Charlotte’s Web.
Fun and games will abound as Town Creek Indian Mound celebrates the birthday of Dr. Joffre Coe, Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coe, "the godfather of North Carolina archaeology," taught the art and science of research in the dirt and did groundbreaking work at Town Creek more than 80 years ago.
Secrets remaining from North Carolina's most active role in the French and Indian War will be sought during an archaeological excavation at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site. For the first time in years, Deputy State Archaeologist John Mintz and Shawn Patch of New South Associates will lead research at the site. The public is invited to observe the team at work July 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join WRAL chief meteorologist Greg Fishel for a new Town Hall discussion on “Environment, Economy, Entrepreneurship: Is Clean Energy Good Business?” This innovative look at the potential benefits and consequences of clean, renewable energy takes place at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Thursday, July 14, 7–8:30 p.m.
The 440th Army Band will give a free performance on the Tryon Palace South Lawn overlooking the Trent River in downtown New Bern Sunday, July 3. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m.
Tryon Palace will offer behind-the-scenes tours at the costume shop and conservation lab Tuesdays throughout the month of July. All tours will begin at 2 p.m. at the Waystation, located on the corner of Pollock and George streets in downtown New Bern.
The State Archives of North Carolina demystifies the process with the "Searching for African-American Ancestors" workshop, Saturday, July 23, at the N.C. Museum of History in downtown Raleigh.
A traveling exhibit, "So Great the Devastation: The 1916 Flood," recalls the catastrophe and will remain at Chimney Rock State Park through July 25.
Beginning August 6, 2016, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) presents History and Mystery: Discoveries in the NCMA British Collection, which showcases the best of the NCMA’s permanent collection of Old Master British paintings and sculpture from 1580 to 1850.
The North Carolina Symphony joins with the Durham Performing Arts Center to present the best of Broadway in a one-night-only revue. The orchestra will play music from new and beloved works including Grease and Gypsy.