Hair in Concert: Peace and Love on America's 250th
- When: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St. Raleigh NC 27605
- Cost: Free Admission
Pure Life Theatre Company, in collaboration with the City of Raleigh and Seed Art Share, invites the community to enjoy a free, family-friendly Independence Day celebration featuring music, poetry, art, and community connection at Hair in Concert & Spoken Word at Fred Fletcher Park.
Inspired by the enduring themes of peace, love, community, and social change found in the
groundbreaking musical Hair, this all-ages event brings together live music, spoken word, children's activities, local artists, nonprofit organizations, and community partners for an afternoon and evening of creativity, celebration, and engagement.
Beginning at 3:00 PM, families and community members can enjoy a variety of activities, learn about art organizations, and enjoy performances in the park. Seed Art Share will provide free, hands-on children's activities from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
The evening's featured performance begins at 6:30 PM with Hair in Concert. The event will also feature spoken-word artists, featuring 2023 NC Poet Laureate Dasan Ahanu, along with Ajani Kambon, Kamile Sabali, and Brenda Bailey. The final aspect of this performance will
include participatory dancing and singing as one community.
- Website: www.purelifetheatre.com
- Contact Name: Dylan Bailey
- Contact Phone: 919-839-9505
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Holiday Events
This event is presented in partnership with the Historic Sites Program Specialist, Billy Rutherford, and the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department.
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