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SUMMARY:Darkness RISING: Live Arts & Mental Health Block Party
DESCRIPTION:​​Join us for Darkness RISING: LIVE 9\, Raleigh’s high-energy block party celebrating wellness\, the arts\, and community!\nEach year\, thousands gather for this unforgettable outdoor celebration filled with powerful performances\, free resources\, and JOY. The 2026 event is made possible by HealthLit4Wake.\nHosted by Darkness RISING\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing direct mental health resources and arts programming for justice-involved individuals and marginalized communities of color\, Darkness RISING: Live is more than an event\, it’s a movement rooted in collective care and celebration.\nCome experience:\n☀️ Live performances\n☀️ DJ + music all day\n☀️ Vendors\n☀️ Food trucks\n☀️ Community Health Fair\n☀️ Wellness workshops\n☀️ Line dancing / yoga / movement\n☀️ Interactive art\n☀️ Kid’s activities\n☀️ Giveaways\nAttendees: Expect big crowds\, connection\, community\, and a good time!\nVendors: Engage with a large\, community-centered audience and grow your visibility while supporting a powerful cause. \nDate: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\nTime: 1pm – 5pm\nLocation: 201 S Blount St\, Raleigh\, NC 27601\, Moore Square\, Downtown Raleigh\nFREE Event \nHashtags:\n#DRBlockParty\n#DRLive9\n#DarknessRISING \nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nc-darkness-rising-live-9-arts-mental-health-block-party-tickets-1983647084829?aff=oddtdtcreator\nWebsite: darknessrisingproject.org\nVideo excerpt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmcQrPgqo4g
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/darkness-rising-live-arts-mental-health-block-party/
LOCATION:moore square\, 201 Blount Street\, raleigh\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Festivals,Fitness & Health,Music & Concerts,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Darkness RISING Project":MAILTO:info@darknessrisingproject.org
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