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SUMMARY:Unspoken: Men's Mental Health Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Explore art at the library! Drinking Gourd Gallery is proud to partner with the Southeast Regional Library to present “Unspoken.” This month-long group exhibition aims to raise awareness of mental health challenges faced by men and reduce the stigma related to speaking openly and seeking help. Associated programming includes a staged reading of “Stuff Inside My Head” by poet\, playwright\, and author Michael Garcia. Image: Myles Brown. “Firepower.” Acrylic on canvas\, 16”x20”
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/unspoken-mens-mental-health-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Southeast Regional Library\, 908 7th Avenue\, Garner\, 27529
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
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SUMMARY:Griot and Grey Owl Kickstarter Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\nTime 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT\nWhere Seeds Garden\n706 Gilbert St\, Durham\, NC 27701\nCategory Community Events / Volunteerism\nContact Name Griot and Grey Owl\nContact Email griotandgreyowl@gmail.com\nCost $10\nDescription\nCome celebrate this cultural moment with us!\n🕚 11AM–3PM\n🎲 Spades tournaments\n🪩 Hula hoop contests\n🎤 Live performances\n🛍️ Local vendors\n🎟️ $10 wristbands (Venmo/CashApp or pay via Kickstarter!) \nA first-of-its-kind anthology and digital archive honoring the Black Southern experience — from the Gullah Geechee coastlines to the rolling hills of Appalachia. \n📚 The anthology features Black poets\, writers\, and cultural workers reclaiming legacy\, memory\, land\, and language — all rooted in Southern soil. \n💿 The digital archive preserves the oral histories\, art\, and testimonies that deserve to be remembered forever. \nThis is our story\, told by us\, for us.\nAnd it debuts at the Griot & Grey Owl Writers Conference this November 2025. \n🖊️ Be part of this historic project. Donate to Kickstarter\, share with your network\, and help us uplift the voices of the Black South. \n🍉 Bring the whole family out for fun\, games\, and Black joy at our Field Day Fundraiser on June 28 at @seedsdurham!\n💛 All donations are tax-deductible through @bumpthetriangle. \nBring your friends\, your fam\, and your giving spirit. Let’s kick off this legacy right. \n#CarolinaGold #GriotGreyOwl #BlackSouthernWriters #KickstarterLaunch #SupportBlackArt #BlkStoryMagic #FieldDayForTheCulture \nMore https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ggo-presents-black-af-block-party-field-day-fundraiser-tickets-1419638219129?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/griot-and-grey-owl-kickstarter-field-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
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SUMMARY:One Day Workshop: Nature Writing and Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: June Guralnick \nLocation: Yates Mill Park – 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd\, Raleigh\, NC 27603 \nWhen: Saturday\, 6/28 – 1:00-4:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) In case of rain the class will be virtual. \nIf you find nature inspiring and writing and/or drawing fun\, this class is for you! Nature is a way we both observe the beauty of the world – and come home to ourselves. Exploring the natural world around us through thoughtful writing and drawing suggestions and mindfulness-based exercises\, the workshop integrates different forms of writing (prose\, poetry\, journaling\, letter-writing) as a path to observing and embracing nature as well as a journey of self-reflection. Offering a safe\, supportive online group environment\, the class welcomes veterans\, current active duty and reserve members of the armed forces as well as veteran caregivers and immediate adult military family members. No previous writing or drawing experience required! \nPLEASE NOTE: This workshop will take place at Yates Mill Park – 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd\, Raleigh\, NC 27603. In case of rain\, this workshop will be virtual. \nWe offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/one-day-workshop-nature-writing-and-drawing/
LOCATION:The Joel Fund\, 822 S White Street\, Wake Forest\, 27587
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Joel Fund":MAILTO:isabella@thejoelfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
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SUMMARY:Printmaking for Social Justice | Adult workshop (ages 16+)
DESCRIPTION:Join ciara anais stewart for a hands-on printmaking workshop designed to address social justice issues and give voice to your cause.\n\n\nJoin ciara anais stewart for a hands-on printmaking workshop designed to address the most prudent social justice issues and give voice to your cause. Participants will learn techniques for designing and carving their very own vinyl blocks\, then use them to create a series of prints that help to advocate for the issues that matter to them. Participants will leave with a carved vinyl block and a series of prints. No experience is required for this workshop and all levels are welcomed. \nAre you an Artspace member? Email Danny Peña\, Education Manager at dpena@artspacenc.org for your one-time promo code and receive your discount. \nAbout the instructor \nciara anais stewart (b. 1994) is a visual artist and cultural worker born and raised in Brooklyn\, NY. In the last decade\, she has lived and grown as an artist in North Carolina\, most of that time spent in Durham. stewart earned her BA in Art\, with a concentration in Studio Art from North Carolina Central University in 2021. She was Artspace’s 2024 HBCU Artist in Residence and was recently awarded a 2025 Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grant from the Durham Arts Council. \nAbout Artspace // \nArtspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists\, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios\, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace\, visit artspacenc.org \nParking and Accessibility \nFree street parking is available on Davie Street. Metered parking is available on adjacent streets. There are also several pay lots/decks nearby: City Market parking lot\, Blount Street parking deck\, and several Secure P lots for night + weekend parking (314 E Davie St\, 415 S Person St\, 417 S Person St). \nExplore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/printmaking-for-social-justice-adult-workshop-ages-16/
LOCATION:Artspace\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: The Mansion of Many Apartments by Bronwen Carson
DESCRIPTION:Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025\, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell\, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre)\, The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson)\, Sea Change (written by Tamara Kissane\, directed by Rebecca Holderness)\, and Forgive Us\, Gustavito (devised and performed by the ensemble). The four plays will run in repertory\, June 11 – 29\, 2025 at Burning Coal Theatre\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27604. For additional information\, visit us at https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/ or call 919.834.4001 \nThe Mansion of Many Apartments by Bronwen Carson will perform Sunday\, June 22nd\, and Saturday\, June 28th at 2:00pm; Saturday\, June 14th at 5:00pm; Wednesday\, June 11th\, Saturday\, June 21st\, and Friday\, June 27th at 7:30pm at Burning Coal Theater. Tickets are $10 and available for purchase at https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/burning-coal-theatre-company-presents-wait-til-you-see-this-2025-the-mansion-of-many-apartments-by-bronwen-carson/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Burning Coal Theatre\, 224 Polk St\, Raleigh\, 27604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T170000
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SUMMARY:"Stuff Inside My Head" - Staged Reading
DESCRIPTION:As part of the “Unspoken” art exhibition\, Drinking Gourd Gallery\, Southeast Regional Library and the Wake County Public Libraries invite you to join us for a community-centered experience that shines a light on men’s mental health through the lens of art and live performance. Written by poet\, author\, and playwright Michael Garcia\, “Stuff Inside My Head” is a groundbreaking play that combines poetry and social commentary to address and confront the stigmas that continue to plague men of color and their mental health. The play revolves around Anthony Reynolds\, an emotionally fragile poet\, who contends with depression\, feelings of failure and family tragedy. In this excerpt reading of ACT I from the play\, Anthony invites two of his childhood friends to his Harlem apartment to help him prepare for an open mic event\, but things take a wrong turn when a letter bearing bad news opens old wounds. The accusations and revelations that follow stoke resentment and anger amongst the friends and reveal long-kept secrets that threaten to destroy lives. Cast: Kevin “Kaze” Thomas as Anthony Reynolds\, Khalid Greenaway as Caesar Rodriguez\, and Ajani Kambón as DeAndre Johnson. Performance will include a post-show Q&A (question and answer) session with the playwright\, cast members\, and a mental health professional.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/stuff-inside-my-head-staged-reading/
LOCATION:Southeast Regional Library\, 908 7th Avenue\, Garner\, 27529
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ORGANIZER;CN="Drinking Gourd Gallery":MAILTO:dggartinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T170000
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SUMMARY:Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Ride The Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell
DESCRIPTION:Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025\, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell\, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre)\, The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson)\, Sea Change (written by Tamara Kissane\, directed by Rebecca Holderness)\, and Forgive Us\, Gustavito (devised and performed by the ensemble). The four plays will run in repertory\, June 11 – 29\, 2025 at Burning Coal Theatre\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27604. For additional information\, visit us at https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/ or call 919.834.4001. \nRide The Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell\, will perform Saturday\, June 14th at 2:00pm; Sunday\, June 15th\, Saturday\, June 28th\, and Sunday\, June 29th\, at 5:00 pm; Friday\, June 13th and Wednesday\, June 18th at 7:30 pm at Burning Coal Theater. Tickets are $20 and available for purchase at https://www.purelifetheatre.com/buy-tickets.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/burning-coal-theatre-company-presents-wait-til-you-see-this-2025-ride-the-cyclone-by-jacob-richmond-and-brooke-maxwell/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Burning Coal Theatre\, 224 Polk St\, Raleigh\, 27604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T193000
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SUMMARY:TR In Concert: Drew Gehling
DESCRIPTION:TR In Concert: Drew Gehling\nJune 28th\, 2025 at 7:30 PM\nDe Ann S. Jones Theatre\, Theatre Raleigh Arts Center \nDrew Gehling makes his Theatre Raleigh debut with a one-night only concert! \nCurrently starring as William Shakespeare in the Broadway production of & Juliet\, Greensboro native Drew originated the role of Dr. Pomatter on Broadway in the Waitress after helping develop the piece at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge\, MA during the summer of 2015. Drew also developed the new musical Almost Famous at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego\,later opening the musical on Broadway in the fall of 2022 . He joined the company of the award winning off-broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors for a limited engagement in 2023 and premiered a movie for Hallmark he co-wrote the story for with his dear buddy\, Kevin Duda. Concurrently\, the theatrical release of Waitress\, which premiered at the TriBeCa Film Festival has been universally acclaimed and continues to stream worldwide. On television and film\, Drew can be seen in HBO’s Succession\, 30 Rock \,Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt\, Smash\, Blue Bloods\, Chicago PD\, and A Good Person with Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman\, and more.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/tr-in-concert-drew-gehling/
LOCATION:Theatre Raleigh Arts Center\, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road\, Raleigh\, 27616
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Raleigh":MAILTO:info@theatreraleigh.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T220000
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SUMMARY:Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Forgive Us\, Gustavito
DESCRIPTION:Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025\, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell\, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre)\, The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson)\, Sea Change (written by Tamara Kissane\, directed by Rebecca Holderness)\, and Forgive Us\, Gustavito (devised and performed by the ensemble). The four plays will run in repertory\, June 11 – 29\, 2025 at Burning Coal Theatre\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27604. For additional information\, visit us at https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/ or call 919.834.4001. \nForgive Us\, Gustavito devised by the ensemble performs Saturday\, June 21st\, and Sunday\, June 29th at 2:00pm; Thursday\, June 19th\, Friday\, June 20th\, Thursday\, June 26th\, and Saturday\, June 28th at 7:30pm at Burning Coal Theater. Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/ .
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/burning-coal-theatre-company-presents-wait-til-you-see-this-2025-forgive-us-gustavito/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Burning Coal Theatre\, 224 Polk St\, Raleigh\, 27604
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ORGANIZER;CN="Burning Coal Theatre":MAILTO:info@burningcoal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T223000
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SUMMARY:The Color Purple
DESCRIPTION:This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie\, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz\, ragtime\, gospel\, African music and blues\, The Color Purple is a story of hope\, a testament to the healing power of love\, and a celebration of life. \nBased upon the novel written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment motion picture\nBook by Marsha Norman\nMusic and Lyrics by Brenda Russell\, Allee Willis\, and Stephen Bray \nDirected by Tia James \nTHE COLOR PURPLE was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey\, Scott Sanders\, Roy Furman and Quincy Jones. The world premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE was produced by the Alliance Theatre\, Atlanta\, Georgia. \nThe Color Purple Revival is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas\, Suite 640\, New York\, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/the-color-purple-2/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raleigh Little Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@raleighlittletheatre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T220000
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SUMMARY:Rhythm & Reels - "Shrek" Movie
DESCRIPTION:Join us on select Saturday evenings at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre for a night of music and movies under the stars. Our 2025 music lineup boasts a variety of genres from nu-funk to garage punk\, and features several bands from Western North Carolina! So come groove with GRAMMY® Award-winning band King Garbage\, let loose with Asheville’s Impending Joy\, and enjoy family favorite movies under the stars at #RRApex\nBring your family and friends\, pack a picnic basket\, and come enjoy a memorable\, magical summer evening! Concerts begin at 7:00pm\, movies begin at dusk. To learn more about the event visit thehalle.org or follow @thehalleapex on Instagram and Facebook \nEvents are held at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre (2600 Evans Road.) Load up the kids\, lawn chairs\, blankets\, a picnic dinner and show up early for good seats! No Pets or Alcohol allowed.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/rhythm-reels-shrek-movie/
LOCATION:Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre\, 2600 Evans Rd\, Apex\, 27502
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Halle Cultural Arts Center":MAILTO:halleculturalartscenter@apexnc.org
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