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Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamfest 2024

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO REALIZE A DREAM

Dreamfest is a weekend of events, both community and Cary sponsored, that celebrate the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin L. King Jr. During the holiday weekend, we present a diverse range of programs that explore topics such as equity, representation, and poverty while providing opportunities for community service. We welcome your participation in each of these events.

FULL SCHEDULE AVAILABLE HERE

🧡 African American Quilt Circle Art Exhibit: 
– Runs Jan. 5 – Feb. 3 at Page-Walker Arts & History Center 
– Meet the artists on Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m. 

🎬 2024 Dreamfest Film Festival: 
– Runs Jan. 11-14 at The Cary Theater
– Features “Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power” and “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” 
– Tickets: thecarytheater.com/tickets

🀣 A Night of Comedy with Azeem:
– Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. at The Cary Theater. Get ready for conscious comedy! 
– Tickets: thecarytheater.com/tickets

πŸ“š Dreamfest: Tellebration
– Jan. 13, 10 a.m.- noon at Page-Walker Arts & History Center
– This is a free event for children with storytelling by Willa Brigham

πŸ‘ 2024 Dreamfest Celebration: “It Takes A Village To Realize A Dream”
– Jan. 13, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Cary Arts Center
– Keynote speaker Rev. Paul Anderson. Enjoy our Community Resource Fair and Art Zone!

🀝 Interfaith Service: “A Call to Conscience”
– Jan. 14, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Christ our King Lutheran Church 
– All faiths welcome!

🍽️Village Gathering Dinner: 
– Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m. at 117 S Academy St. 
– Fellowship and interactive self-exploration games 
– Registration: firstcary.com/dreamfest

πŸ‘Ÿ 5K Walk for Hope: 
– Jan. 15, 10 a.m. at Mt Zion Church 
– Support the homeless with personal hygiene donations 
– Details: www.mtzioncary.org

🌱 MLK Day of Service at Good Hope Farm: 
– Jan. 15, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
– Volunteer to prepare the farm for spring planting
– Bring canned/nonperishable food items for donation

For more information on all of our #Dreamfest programs, visit carync.gov/dreamfest.