United Arts Council

The Sea, the Sky, the Abyss: Alzheimer’s Stories

Westwood Baptist Church 200 Westhigh St, Cary

“Sing anything. Love and music are the last to go.” (quote from the libretto) Alzheimer’s Disease has affected millions of people all over the world. The people who suffer from it, and those who know and care for them, must navigate a changing and challenging existence. At times somber, and at times humorous and inspirational,…

$25

TR In Concert: Ali Stroker

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

TR In Concert: Ali Stroker May 17th, 2025 at 7:30 PM De Ann S. Jones Theatre, Theatre Raleigh Arts Center Ali Stroker is a Tony Award winner for her role as ‘Ado Annie’ in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West’s…

$70 – $100

2025 Down Home Concert Series: North Carolina Heritage Awards

A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

Come celebrate North Carolina’s rich artistic heritage with a daytime event honoring the latest recipients of the North Carolina Heritage Award, the state’s highest honor for folk arts. This biennial awards show draws a large and enthusiastic crowd to recognize and honor distinguished award recipients, who range from acclaimed musicians to folks who quietly practice their…

$21.45 – $32.17

Raleigh Community Orchestra – Music from Stage & Screen 2025

Join us for an affordable evening of fine music from Broadway, opera, and the silver screen, including: • Jaws • Last of the Mohicans • Nessun Dorma from Turandot • Evermore from Beauty and the Beast • Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again from Phantom of the Opera • Go the Distance from Hercules and…

Passion Fruit Dance Company

Passion Fruit Dance Company

Jones Auditorium 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh

Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 pm *Post-Performance Discussion Sunday, June 15 at 3:00 pm ADF Commissioned World Premiere • Co-presented by Meredith College Program: DIM3NSIONS Running time: 70–90 minutes, no intermission Tickets: $27 Tickets are purchased through Duke University’s Box Office. Company Website: https://linktr.ee/PassionFruitDanceCo Ticket Discounts & Packages: https://americandancefestival.org/ticket-discounts/ Passion Fruit Dance Company invites you…

$27
Passion Fruit Dance Company

Passion Fruit Dance Company

Jones Auditorium 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh

Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 pm *Post-Performance Discussion Sunday, June 15 at 3:00 pm ADF Commissioned World Premiere • Co-presented by Meredith College Program: DIM3NSIONS Running time: 70–90 minutes, no intermission Tickets: $27 Tickets are purchased through Duke University’s Box Office. Company Website: https://linktr.ee/PassionFruitDanceCo Ticket Discounts & Packages: https://americandancefestival.org/ticket-discounts/ Passion Fruit Dance Company invites you…

$27

Rhythm & Reels – King Garbage Concert

Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre 2600 Evans Rd, Apex

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…

Free

TR In Concert: Drew Gehling

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

TR In Concert: Drew Gehling June 28th, 2025 at 7:30 PM De Ann S. Jones Theatre, Theatre Raleigh Arts Center Drew Gehling makes his Theatre Raleigh debut with a one-night only concert! Currently starring as William Shakespeare in the Broadway production of & Juliet, Greensboro native Drew originated the role of Dr. Pomatter on Broadway…

$70 – $100

Rhythm & Reels – Tambem Concert

Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre 2600 Evans Rd, Apex

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…

Free

A Celebration of Bluegrass with Rebecca Frazier

Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary

A free outdoor concert at Cary’s Page-Walker Center featuring flatpicking guitarist Rebecca Frazier. This event also celebrates the end of PineCone’s 2025 Bluegrass Jam Camp with a performance from our talented young campers. The concert is free and in a beautiful garden setting. The audience is encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics. A food…

Free

Cheerful Cellists: an Interactive Concert

Peach Road Cultural Center 911 Ileagnes Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us for a fun, family-friendly cello concert at Peach Road Cultural Center on August 17 at 2 pm! Our program features light and accessible pieces where we'll invite audience members to join along with our cellists (on simple instruments like shakers and Boomwhackers) so come ready to hear and try new things as part…

Free

Rhythm & Reels – Blue Cactus Concert

Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre 2600 Evans Rd, Apex

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…

Free

United Strings of Color at African American Cultural Festival

Fayetteville Street 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh

United Strings of Color will feature composers of color at this year's African American Cultural Festival, held Labor Day weekend on Fayetteville Street Mall in Raleigh. USC will perform at the Village Stage on the steps of the Wake County Courthouse. More information about the entire festival can be found here: https://www.aacfestival.org/

Free

Hopscotch Music Festival

Hopscotch Music Festival is an annual three-day music festival in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. With more than 120 bands, Hopscotch is known for adventurous lineups, memorable performances, and a fan-friendly atmosphere.

Bad Momz of Comedy

Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W Garner Rd, Garner

Straight from Chicago, the Bad Momz of Comedy is an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud stand-up showcase featuring a fearless crew of moms who say what everyone else is thinking. They’re bold, they’re hilarious, and they’re proving that moms can still be bad – bad to the funny bone. (Recommended for ages 18+)

$15

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