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  • May 2025

  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Swan Lake

    Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Rekindle your passion for Swan Lake. This season’s production brings Swan Lake back to its roots, inspired by Marius Petipa’s original 1895 version and Tchaikovsky’s resonant score. The story, revolving around the tragic romance of Prince Siegfried and the swan princess Odette, reveals the universal dialogue between light and darkness, love and deception.

  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    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
  • Sun 18
    May 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Sip + Stitch

    201 E Davie St 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!

  • Sun 18
    May 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Shakespeare in the Park: Othello

    Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605 Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, NC, United States

    Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, love, and prejudice. Noble Moorish general Othello, secretly married to his beloved Desdemona, chooses his friend Cassio for a promotion rather than his trusted but duplicitous ensign, Iago. Enraged, Iago weaves a complex scheme that…

    Free
  • Sun 18
    May 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Swan Lake

    Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Rekindle your passion for Swan Lake. This season’s production brings Swan Lake back to its roots, inspired by Marius Petipa’s original 1895 version and Tchaikovsky’s resonant score. The story, revolving around the tragic romance of Prince Siegfried and the swan princess Odette, reveals the universal dialogue between light and darkness, love and deception.

  • Sun 18
    May 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Senior Showcase

    The Senior Showcase

    The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

    Visit the historic Halle Cultural Arts Center for a fun and festive performance by our talented 55+ community! Audiences of all ages will enjoy a variety of scenes and songs while students showcase their skills and passion for the performing arts. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our local community and enjoy some laughter…

    Free
  • Sun 18
    May 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Raleigh Youth Choir – “In Our Own Words” Spring Concert

    North Raleigh United Methodist Church 8501 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC

    This spring, join us for the In Our Own Words - Spring Concert, featuring music that expresses and amplifies our young artists' voices. This concert will be a vibrant showcase of the thoughts, emotions, and creativity of our singers, as they take the stage to share their stories through song. Our singers will be part of an…

    $25
  • Mon 19
    May 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    PineCone Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam

    Harry’s Guitar Shop 556 Pylon Dr, Raleigh

    This jam is open to all musicians, not only beginners! It is a learning jam, though, to help those who are still learning the basics of bluegrass music and playing with other musicians. It is open to participants of all ages and abilities. This is a great opportunity for participants to learn basic jam etiquette…

  • Mon 19
    May 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm WTF Town Hall

    WTF Town Hall

    Virtual

    A series of weekly Town Hall forums curated by The National Women's Theatre Festival about, for, and with theatremakers. Town Hall events take place every Monday night in April & May from 7:30-9pm ET on Zoom. Register for free through Eventbrite.

    Free
  • Thu 22
    May 22 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Artspace Open Studio

    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a free self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up

  • Fri 23
    May 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm KidsWrite! Festival 2025

    KidsWrite! Festival 2025

    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company’s KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing in North Carolina. Students submit their plays, and with a team of professional theatre makers, Burning Coal produces selected scripts. Seven plays have been selected to be presented at this year’s festival, all directed by…

    $10
  • Sat 24
    May 24 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

    Artspace Open Studio

    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a free self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up

  • Sat 24
    May 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm KidsWrite! Festival 2025

    KidsWrite! Festival 2025

    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company’s KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing in North Carolina. Students submit their plays, and with a team of professional theatre makers, Burning Coal produces selected scripts. Seven plays have been selected to be presented at this year’s festival, all directed by…

    $10
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Today the 2025 High School Spoken Word Competition Today the 2025 High School Spoken Word Competition finalists participated in a masterclass with Dasan Ahanu.  These young people have something to say!! @raleighfinearts @dasanahanu #spokenword #powerful #nextgen
It is with sadness and deep appreciation that we h It is with sadness and deep appreciation that we honor the life of Ginny Zehr. Ginny not only advanced the mission of United Arts—she dedicated her life to supporting artists, teachers, and arts organizations across Wake County. Our cultural community is stronger because she was part of it, and her commitment and spirit will continue to uplift our community.
Last call! We only have 2 more spots available for Last call! We only have 2 more spots available for our Words & Wine event tomorrow at Raleigh Wine Shop. Come get creative and cozy, with a mini writing workshop from Redbud Writing Project, snacks and a glass of wine on us.

https://unitedarts.givebacks.gives/wordswine

@raleighwineshop @redbudwriting
Does someone on your holiday shopping list want je Does someone on your holiday shopping list want jewelry? When you bid on items in our auction, you are making it a happy holiday season for your loved ones and the entire arts and culture community in Wake County. #winwin 
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