Darryl Matthews: PLAYING TO WIN
2025-08-01 09:00 - 2025-08-31 21:00 (America/New_York) | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, 27605
With the “Playing to Win” solo art exhibition, artist Darryl Matthews captures the spirit, grit, and determination of athletes across a wide range of sports genres. From the elegance of a figure skater mid-spin to the raw power of a boxer in the ring and a powerhouse baseball player on the field, each piece offers a unique perspective on the physical and emotional depths of sports. Drawing inspiration from his personal connection to athleticism and martial arts, the artist blends vivid colors, expressive forms, and intricate details to honor the determination and artistry inherent in every sport.

“Wandering Between Worlds” Art Exhibition
2025-08-02 - 2025-10-26 | Pullen Arts Center
“Wandering Between Worlds” Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center, from August 2 through October 26, 2025. I (Min Zhong ZC) am privileged to have 12 landscape paintings in this exhibition, alongside other six fellow artists’ work. Please check the hours before you stop by. Below link for exhibition details:
https://raleighnc.gov/arts/services/arts-centers/wandering-between-worlds-exhibition-pullen-arts-center

Once Upon a Mattress
2025-08-15 19:30 - 22:00 | NRACT, 7713 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, 27615
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.

Waitress
2025-08-15 19:30 - 22:30 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
One of the most beloved Broadway musicals in recent seasons makes its way to Theatre Raleigh in a new production that will make you laugh and touch your heart. Featuring unforgettable music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles, the story centers on Jenna, a baker who dreams of escaping her job, small town and rocky marriage. Adapted from the 2007 film, it’s an uplifting and inspiring celebration of friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a homemade pie. Waitress promises to be a sweet slice of musical heaven!
