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  • April 2026

  • Fri 10

    My Fair Lady

    April 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    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…

    $5 – $30
  • Fri 10

    1776

    April 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm 1776
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    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…

    $33
  • Sat 11

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    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. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Sat 11

    One-Day Lightbox Poetry Playshop

    April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: 1:00-4:00 pm Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Enjoy poetry in 3-D! Join us as we explore fun and fluid play with watercolor and words through haiku. You'll be guided to paint, then create a cube and design it with your own original poetry, and illumination. Poems will come from your own life experiences. Haiku…

    $10
  • Sat 11

    From Mud a Garden Grows: Painting Emotional Connections with Nature

    April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join studio artist Leslie Pruneau for a painting workshop that explores both the external and internal landscapes that connect us.From the Mud Grows a Garden: Painting Emotional Connections with NatureFocus: Painting: Nature Scenes | Instructor: Leslie PruneauIt is a wonder to see vibrant life emerge from a muddy plot of soil! And similarly, in painting,…

  • Sat 11

    Chalk of the Town

    April 11 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Holly Springs Cultural Center 300 W Ballentine St, HOlly Springs

    Chalk of the Town is a community art event in partnership with Arts Holly Springs that celebrates the visual arts and allows everyone in the community, no matter their skill level, to show off their artistic side. Shop the full-scale art market highlighting a variety of artistic mediums from local artist vendors, observe artists in…

    Free
  • Sat 11

    My Fair Lady

    April 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    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…

    $5 – $30
  • Sat 11

    1776

    April 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm 1776
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    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…

    $33
  • Sun 12

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 12 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    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. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Sun 12

    Artspace Open Studio

    April 12 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    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

  • Sun 12

    My Fair Lady

    April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    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…

    $5 – $30
  • Sun 12

    Meet the Author: Elaine Neil Orr

    April 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Oberlin Regional Library 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh

    Join us for a conversation with novelist and NC State professor Elaine Neil Orr, author of Dancing Woman. Elaine will discuss her personal relationship to the content of the Nigeria-set novel, her research process, and what we learn by bringing apparently disparate cultures into contact in fiction. She’ll also give a brief reading from her…

    Free
  • Sun 12

    1776

    April 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 1776
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    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…

    $33
  • Sun 12

    Roll, Release and Reset

    April 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Roll, Release and Reset
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    Ages 18+ This workshop focuses on enhancing strength and stability in the body and pelvic floor region through a combination of exercises and techniques. This class will also provide a self-care component that empowers participants to take control of their health. In addition to targeted exercises, participants will also learn myofascial release techniques using therapy…

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