2025 Down Home Concert Series: North Carolina Heritage Awards
2025-06-07 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | A.J. Fletcher Theater, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, 27601
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 art in family and community settings. The five honorees will share the inspiring stories of their lifelong dedication to craft through live on-stage interviews, documentary film presentations, musical performances, and a display of artwork. Full of music, art, and community, this uplifting afternoon will leave you feeling proud to call North Carolina home.

TIP: For this and all PineCone shows, you can save a bunch of money on fees by buying your tickets through our Box Office. Give us a call at 919-664-8333 and we’ll help you find the best available seat.

The 2025 recipients of the N.C. Heritage Awards are:
Gaurang Doshi, a North Indian classical musician from Winston-Salem
Helen Gibson, a woodcarver from the Brasstown community in western N.C.
The Glorifying Vines Sisters, a gospel quartet from Farmville
Chester McMillian, a Round Peak guitarist from Mount Airy
Herman and Loretta Oxendine, Lumbee traditional artisans from Pembroke (Loretta Oxendine passed away on Oct. 6, 2024, and will be honored posthumously.)
Read more about the honorees and their work here: https://www.ncarts.org/blog/2024/11/07/2025-north-carolina-heritage-awards
Learn more about the N.C. Heritage Awards program here.
Clockwise from top left, The Glorifying Vines Sisters, Chester McMillian, Loretta Oxendine, Helen Gibson, Guarang Doshi, and Herman Oxendine.

This event is part of our 2025 Down Home Concerts series. Purchase tickets online here, or call PineCone’s box office at 919-664-8333 to save on fees.

Raleigh Community Orchestra – Music from Stage & Screen 2025
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00
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 much more!
Tickets are just $20 for adults and $5 for youth age 18 and younger.
Plus, get one free youth ticket with each adult ticket!

Passion Fruit Dance Company
2025-06-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Jones Auditorium, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, 27607
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 to experience an immersive and interactive art exhibition version of DIM3NSIONS. This multi-disciplinary theater work blends street/club dance, body casting, motion capture, projections, animation, live music, live painting, and photography. Centered around perception shifts, DIM3NSIONS stimulates critical conversations by exploring the physical, spiritual, and spatio-temporal intricacies of multiple dimensions. Through this multimedia-infused performance, the artists engage audiences in a dynamic exploration of complex and evolving perspectives.
Photo Credit: Geneva White

Rhythm & Reels - King Garbage Concert
2025-06-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, 27502
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
Bring 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
Events 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.

TR In Concert: Drew Gehling
2025-06-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, 27616
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 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.

Rhythm & Reels - Tambem Concert
2025-07-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, 27502

A Celebration of Bluegrass with Rebecca Frazier
2025-08-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, 27513
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 truck will also be on hand. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on Cary’s Weather Delays & Cancellations page.

Cheerful Cellists: an Interactive Concert
2025-08-17 14:00 - 14:40 | Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603, 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 of this experience! Listeners ages 3 and up are welcome, and those 12 and under should have a parent in attendance.
This concert is free to attend though tickets must be reserved in advance due to limited seating capacity. If you’d like to make a donation to support our ensemble you may do so via Venmo or Paypal to jgCello. Donations are warmly welcomed and greatly appreciated.
Additionally “this project is supported by United Arts, Raleigh Arts, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.” Their Artist Support Grant made the purchase of much of today’s equipment possible, as well as supported Jean in her time composing her pieces on today’s program. We thank you so much!

Rhythm & Reels - Blue Cactus Concert
2025-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, 27502

United Strings of Color at African American Cultural Festival
2025-08-31 13:30 - 14:00 | Fayetteville Street, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, 27601
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/

Hopscotch Music Festival
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-06
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
2025-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Rd, Garner, 27529
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+)

North Carolina Symphony Opening Weekend: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 4 and Dvorák New World Symphony
2025-09-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Denis Kozhukhin, piano

North Carolina Symphony Friday Favorites - Dvořák: New World Symphony
2025-09-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Copland: Clarinet Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Samuel Almaguer, clarinet

Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes: 100 Years of Hank Williams
2025-09-27 | Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Rd, Garner, 27529
Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes: 100 Years of Hank Williams is a toe-tappin’, heartstring-pullin’, celebration of the legendary Hank Williams and his timeless influence on country music. Starring award-winning Jason Petty, who famously brought the role to life in a highly acclaimed off-Broadway show, this show is a must-see for all country music fans! (Recommended for ages 8+)

Spooky Spectacular Vocal Concert
2025-10-04 19:00 - 20:30 | North Raleigh United Methodist Church, 8501 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC
Kick Off Spooky Season with a Classical Twist!
Join us Friday, October 4 at 7 PM in the stunning Sanctuary at North Raleigh UMC for an unforgettable night of music.
Two powerhouse vocalist couples — Allison & Brett Pardue and Casey & Andy Eaton — bring you a casual classical concert that’s anything but ordinary. With timeless melodies, showtunes, and silver screen favorites along with some surprises, this concert is a true variety show for every music lover.
Free admission! Donations appreciated, but not required.
Perfect date night or night out with friends to welcome fall & “spooky season.”
North Raleigh United Methodist Church – 8501 Honeycutt Road
Saturday, October 4 | 7 PM

Guys and Dolls Sr. Tickets in Partnership with Raleigh Little Theatre
2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
Dancing Man Productions in Partnership with Raleigh Little Theatre is proud to present Guys and Dolls Sr. on October 7-10, 2025!
Click the link below to purchase your tickets.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A4AE2CABFFCE9-57481264-auditions#/

All Beethoven with the North Carolina Symphony
2025-10-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio
Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Paul Huang, violin

All Beethoven with the North Carolina Symphony
2025-10-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Chávez: Sinfonía india
Copland: Clarinet Concerto
Copland: Symphony No. 3
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Paul Huang, violin

Gates of Justice
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27613, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening of music that speaks to the soul and to society. The program features Dave Brubeck’s The Gates of Justice, a bold fusion of jazz, classical, and spiritual traditions calling for racial and social unity, paired with Margaret Bonds’ Credo, a powerful choral affirmation of human dignity and belief in justice. A stirring celebration of hope, resilience, and shared humanity — not to be missed.

(Dis)Connected: Tales of Poe, Shelley, Fear and Fury
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, 27511
Classic tales take on a new twist as dance takes us where words alone can not. Confront your fears as the power and fury of movement immerse the audience and conquer the stage.

Something Wicked This Way Comes
2025-11-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, 27511
Join the Concert Singers of Cary for a spine-tingling evening of spooky choral delights. Features include the Witches’ Scene from Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, Bigler’s setting of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Bells, and Hugo Distler’s The Fire Rider. From eerie classics to chilling new works, this Halloween concert promises a thrilling musical journey into the mysterious, silly, and macabre.
Our guest conductors are Dr. Lindsey Bruner Woodcock and Mark Woodcock! Also featured: ‘Opera on Tap Raleigh’ and emcee Katherine Loflin.

Triangle Pride Jazz Band:
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | nc museum of natural science, 11 W. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Get ready for a night where jazz classics meet gaming nostalgia — from the timeless swing of In the Mood and Take the “A” Train to bold new twists on Bob-omb Battlefield and Still Alive, this concert promises an unforgettable mix of charm, groove, and surprise!
Things to expect;
– Cash Bar
– Special guests
– Live Music
– Dance floor to groove and sway
– A Raffle basket filled with goodies
– and sooooo much more!
