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SUMMARY:The Road Through “Don’t Ask\, Don’t Tell”
DESCRIPTION:The Road Through Don’t Ask\, Don’t Tell by photographer\, oral historian\, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. \nThrough intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories\, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and cultural pressure. Drawing on her own service\, she offers viewers an unflinching look at the realities faced by service members who were expected to serve with honor while hiding essential parts of who they were. \nExhibition Dates: February 1 – April 26\, 2026\nArtist Talk & Reception: March 26\, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/the-road-through-dont-ask-dont-tell/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Pullen Arts Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pullen Arts Center":MAILTO:pullenartscenter@raleighnc.gov
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SUMMARY:Arts on the Block
DESCRIPTION:Artspace’s 2nd annual block party –  celebrating the power of community and visual art!\n\n\nArts on the Block is a free block party for all ages hosted by Artspace\, celebrating the power of community and visual art. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with 50+ local vendors\, hands-on artist-led demonstrations\, art exhibitions\, make + take activities\, a DJ\, and more. Shop and eat local while exploring visual art! \nFunds raised during Arts on the Block will support Artspace’s mission to provide accessible art exhibitions\, affordable studio spaces\, career-building artist residencies\, low and no-cost art education programs\, and community events. \n \nArts on the Block Experiences: \nCreativity Block – Participate in hands-on artist-led demos\, enjoy make + take activities for creatives of all ages\, watch a live mural painting\, and engage with our art & cultural partners. \nSocial Block – Dance to beats by DJ Terminator X\, play lawn games\, and enjoy pop-up performances. \nMarket Block – Shop for local art\, goods\, food\, and gifts with more than 50 artisan vendors \nInside Artspace – Stroll through our spring exhibitions with work by Ellen Lindner\, Gabriele DiTota\, Tyler Starr\, and Melissa Huang. Meet and shop with our 25+ studio artists and chill out in our sensory friendly space. \nSee the full event details here: https://artspacenc.org/arts-on-the-block/ \n \nParking and Accessibility // \nFree parking is available at the following parking decks: \n\nCity Center Deck\, 429 S. Wilmington St.\nMoore Square Deck\, 233 S. Wilmington St.\nMunicipal Complex Deck\, 201 W. Morgan St.\nWilmington Street Station Deck\, 117 S. Wilmington St.\n\nThere are also several pay lots nearby: City Market parking lot 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/arts-on-the-block-2/
LOCATION:Artspace\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Arts on the Block
DESCRIPTION:Artspace’s 2nd annual block party – celebrating the power of community and visual art!\nArts on the Block is a free block party for all ages hosted by Artspace\, celebrating the power of community and visual art. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs\, hands-on artist-led demonstrations\, art exhibitions\, make + take activities\, and a special installation. Shop and eat local with 30 artisan vendors\, City Market retail stores and restaurants\, and guest food trucks while exploring visual art. \nFunds raised during Arts on the Block will support Artspace’s mission to provide accessible art exhibitions\, affordable studio spaces\, career-building artist residencies\, low and no-cost art education programs\, and community events. \nArts on the Block Experiences: \nCreativity Block – Participate in hands on artist-led demos\, enjoy make + take activities for creatives of all ages and engage with our art & cultural partners. \nSocial Block – Dance to beats by local DJs\, meet our community partners and play lawn games\, and enjoy pop-up performances. \nFood Truck Block – Eat local with guest food trucks and vendors and surrounding City Market restaurants. \nMarket Block – Shop for local art\, goods\, and gifts with 35 artisan vendors \nInside Artspace – Stroll through our spring exhibitions with work by Ellen Lindner\, Gabriele DiTota\, Tyler Starr\, and Melissa Huang. Meet and shop with our 30+ studio artists and chill out in our sensory friendly space. \nSee the full event details here: https://artspacenc.org/arts-on-the-block/ \nParking and Accessibility // \nFree parking is available at the following parking decks: \nCity Center Deck\, 429 S. Wilmington St.\nMoore Square Deck\, 233 S. Wilmington St.\nMunicipal Complex Deck\, 201 W. Morgan St.\nWilmington Street Station Deck\, 117 S. Wilmington St.\nThere are also several pay lots nearby: City Market parking lot 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/arts-on-the-block-3/
LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Artspace 40th Anniversary — Creative Connection and Artmaking
DESCRIPTION:Learn expressive typography and hand-lettering to create your own poster celebrating Artspace’s 40-year legacy!\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate 40 years of Artspace with this free workshop! \nParticipate in a graphic artmaking session to help us capture the significance (or poetic sentiments) of Artspace to our community. We’ll teach you how to use expressive and graphic typography and hand-lettering—no prior artistic experience needed. All materials are provided. (ages 18+) \nLed by: Vaishali Patel & Tania Allen \n \nWhile you’re here\, stay for Arts on the Block: a free block party featuring 50+ vendors\, artist demos\, exhibitions\, performances\, music\, and more! https://artspacenc.org/arts-on-the-block/ \n \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 nearly 30 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. Free parking is available at the following parking decks: \n\nCity Center Deck\, 429 S. Wilmington St.\nMoore Square Deck\, 233 S. Wilmington St.\nMunicipal Complex Deck\, 201 W. Morgan St.\nWilmington Street Station Deck\, 117 S. Wilmington St.\n\nThere are also several pay lots nearby: City Market parking lot 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/artspace-40th-anniversary-creative-connection-and-artmaking/
LOCATION:Artspace\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Senior Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Visit the historic Halle Cultural Arts Center for a fun and festive\nperformance by our talented 55+ community! Audiences of all ages\nwill enjoy a variety of scenes and songs while students showcase\ntheir skills and passion for the performing arts. This is a wonderful\nopportunity to support our local community and enjoy some\nlaughter and music. \nTickets are FREE\, but required\, Pick yours up by calling or stopping by The Halle front desk starting March 6th!
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/senior-showcase/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:The Halle Cultural Arts Center\, 237 N. Salem St.\, Apex\, NC\, 27332\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Halle Cultural Arts Center":MAILTO:halleculturalartscenter@apexnc.org
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SUMMARY:Purpose Beyond Performance\, Continuum
DESCRIPTION:“Continuum” is TheGifted Arts’ upcoming Purpose Beyond Performance experience—an inspiring fashion and theater celebration of growth\, artistry\, and the powerful threads that connect past\, present\, and future. \nThrough bold creative expression and moving performance\, including live vocal performances\, dance and theater\, Continuum invites audiences into a transformative evening that honors journey\, identity\, and the evolving stories that shape who we are. This is more than a performance\, it is a living reflection of purpose in motion.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/purpose-beyond-performance-continuum/
LOCATION:Venture Hall @ Marbles Kids Museum\, 201 Hargett Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27518\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TheGifted Arts":MAILTO:tishcarnes@thegiftedarts.org
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SUMMARY:Black Box Dance Theatre Company Choreography Concert
DESCRIPTION:Black Box Dance Theatre is a collective of dancers\, choreographers\, and community-makers that boldly shape the Triangle dance scene. As a Raleigh-based nonprofit and professional modern dance company\, our mission is to create transformative\, human-centered dance experiences that connect communities\, build courage\, and inspire understanding. \nThis April 17th and 18th at 7PM\, join us for two nights of celebration- witness the creation\, collaboration\, and connections formed by BBDT Company Choreographers through the origination of brand new dance works. \nFeaturing new works by Company Members: Cortney Vartanian\, Kate Gupton\, Payton Chopp\, and Shadidja Parker\, as well as an excerpt from a revived PATRIOT: We Lift Each Other\, choreographed by Artistic Director\, Michelle Pearson\, and performed by BBDT Company Members in collaboration with female veterans. \nPerformance held in Kenan Recital Hall on William Peace University Campus. \nThis project is supported by United Arts Wake County\, Raleigh Arts\, and the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/black-box-dance-theatre-company-choreography-concert/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:William Peace University\, Kenan Recital Hall\, 15 East Peace Street\, Raleigh\, 27604
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Box Dance Theatre":MAILTO:blackboxdancetheatre.nc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
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SUMMARY:My Fair Lady
DESCRIPTION:My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language\, identity\, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle\, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent\, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and bold personality\, Higgins makes a bold wager: he will teach Eliza to speak and behave like a proper lady of high society. \nAs Eliza embarks on this challenging journey\, the musical traces their evolving relationship through lessons in speech\, manners\, and self-discovery. Though they come from vastly different worlds\, Higgins and Eliza form an unexpected bond that both challenges and changes them in profound ways.\n—\nBurning Coal Theatre Company is proud to announce its production of My Fair Lady\, directed by Jerome Davis. My Fair Lady will run from April 9th to 26th\, 2026\, at the Murphey School\, located at 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27604. Performances run on Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are $30\, or $25 for seniors (65+)\, or $20 for students\, teachers\, and active military. People 18 and under can get a ticket to any performance for $5. April 10th is ‘College Night’\, with $5 tickets for any college student with a valid ID. April 12th is ‘Pay What You Can’ day. Tickets and additional information can be found at www.burningcoal.org or by calling the box office at (919) 834-4001.
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/my-fair-lady/2026-04-18/
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:20260418T200000
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SUMMARY:1776
DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer of 1776\, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts\, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence. \nThe seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. Celebrate the semiquincentennial of the United States at 1776! \nMusic and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards\nBook by Peter Stone\nBased on a concept by Sherman Edwards\nOriginal Production Directed by Peter Hunt\nOriginally Produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow \n1776 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/1776/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607
ORGANIZER;CN="Raleigh Little Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@raleighlittletheatre.org
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