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Kwanzaa Fest at the Durham Armory

January 1 2:00-6:00 p.m.
220 Foster Street , Durham

Enjoy live music, dance performances by the Durham 's African-American Dance Ensemble, poetry readings and children's activities at Kwanzaa Fest. Admission is free.

Dead Sea Scrolls at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

January 1-4

Catch the final few days of the Dead Sea Scroll exhibit's six month stay in Raleigh . The exhibit has a display of several of the Dead Sea Scrolls Tickets are $22 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, $12 for kids ages 5-11 and $3 for kids under 5. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the museum's box office.

Riverkeeper Film Festival


January 9-10
January 9 screening 7:00-11:00 p.m. at Durham Arts Council Theater, 120 Morris St., Durham
January 10 screening 3:00-4:30 p.m. and 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Meymandi Theater 224 Polk Street, Raleigh

The Riverkeeper Film Festival showcases water-themed short documentary films. The film festival benefits the Neuse River Foundation.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth.

Raleigh Bass and Saltwater Fishing Expo

January 9-11
Graham Building and Exposition Center
NC State Fairgrounds

Get fishing tips from champion fishermen, including 2008 B.A.S.S. Masters Classic Champion Alton Jones, shop for boats, tackle and other fishing supplies, and get product samples at this year's Raleigh Bass and Saltwater Fishing Expo
Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for kids 12-17 and free for kids under 11.

Chinese New Year Celebration

January 24, 2009 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
North Carolina State Fairgrounds Exposition Center

Enjoy live music and dancing, including Chinese folk dancing and enjoy Chinese cultural exhibits as well as dining, shopping and kids activities at Raleigh's Chinese New Year Celebration.
Admission is $8 for anyone age 7 or older.

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