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  • May 2026

  • Fri 1

    Apex Community Dance

    May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Apex Community Dance
    The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

    Join us in historic downtown Apex for fun, family-friendly Community Dances led by local callers and live musicians. Featuring easy dances from Southern American Square dancing, English Country, and New England Contra Dance. No experience is needed—dances are taught and walked through. All ages and abilities are welcome! Tickets: $2(+tax) for all ages https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/63872866/apex-community-dance-apex-halle-cultural-arts-center?gclid=

    $2
  • Fri 1

    Northeast Piedmont Chorale Spring Concert “Songs of Freedom”

    May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Northeast Piedmont Chorale Spring Concert “Songs of Freedom”
    Wake Forest Baptist Church 107 E. South Ave,, Wake Forest

    🎶Experience the Heartbeat of Liberty: “Songs of Freedom” 🎶 There is no more powerful human story than the quest for liberty, and this spring, the Northeast Piedmont Chorale invites you to explore that journey through the universal language of music. Our Spring 2026 concert series, “Songs of Freedom,” is more than just a performance—it is…

    Free
  • Fri 1

    2026 Down Home Concert Series: Woody Platt and the Bluegrass Gentlemen

    May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

    Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m. A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public Rear: $24.67 Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.  BUY TICKETS ONLINE, OR…

  • Sat 2

    The Hobbit

    May 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm The Hobbit
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    Bilbo Baggins, one of the most reserved of all Hobbits, is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It’s the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but a great…

    $23
  • Sat 2

    The Hobbit

    May 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Hobbit
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    Bilbo Baggins, one of the most reserved of all Hobbits, is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It’s the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but a great…

    $23
  • Sat 2

    Artist Talk with Tyler Starr

    May 2 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join artist Tyler Starr for a discussion about his solo exhibition on view at Artspace.Join artist Tyler Starr for a discussion on grief, memory, mortality, and more related to his solo exhibition Tales of the Future on view at Artspace from April 3-May 31.About Tyler StarrTyler Starr integrates research, direct observation, and poetic association into…

  • Sat 2

    Northeast Piedmont Chorale Spring Concert “Songs of Freedom”

    May 2 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Northeast Piedmont Chorale Spring Concert “Songs of Freedom”
    Wake Forest Baptist Church 107 E. South Ave,, Wake Forest

    🎶Experience the Heartbeat of Liberty: “Songs of Freedom” 🎶 There is no more powerful human story than the quest for liberty, and this spring, the Northeast Piedmont Chorale invites you to explore that journey through the universal language of music. Our Spring 2026 concert series, “Songs of Freedom,” is more than just a performance—it is…

    Free
  • Sun 3

    Paint the Parks: Crowder County Park

    May 3 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Crowder County Park 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex

    Artists are invited to come out to Crowder County Park to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s Park, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can paint anywhere in the park (excluding indoors and non-public spaces) from park opening to 30 minutes before…

    Free
  • Sun 3

    The Hobbit

    May 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm The Hobbit
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    Bilbo Baggins, one of the most reserved of all Hobbits, is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It’s the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but a great…

    $23
  • Sun 3

    Artspace Open Studio

    May 3 @ 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 3

    The Hobbit

    May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Hobbit
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    Bilbo Baggins, one of the most reserved of all Hobbits, is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It’s the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but a great…

    $23
  • Sun 3

    Roll, Release and Reset

    May 3 @ 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…

  • Mon 4

    Moving with Parent & Tot

    May 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Moving with Parent & Tot
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    Walking - 5 Years Old: Move, stretch, sing, & bond with your tot in this creative movement course designed to introduce our youngest students to basic dance skills. Young dancers must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian.

  • Mon 4

    Women’s Only Needle Felting: Sculpting & Painting with Wool

    May 4 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Women’s Only Needle Felting: Sculpting & Painting with Wool
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: Mondays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Dates: Mon: 3/9; 3/16; 3/23 Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class is for military-connected women over 18 years or older. Wool can be used as a medium to paint a landscape or a portrait or be…

    $25
  • Mon 4

    Beginning Painting Workshop

    May 4 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Beginning Painting Workshop
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    Ages 13+ This is a great class for new painters, as well as existing painters who would like to follow along. We will learn about different paint styles and techniques, explore color and work on developing our painting skills. Several themed paint projects will be completed in this session.

  • Mon 4

    Beginning Jazz Workshop

    May 4 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Beginning Jazz Workshop
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    Ages 18+ In this engaging beginning Jazz class, participants will delve into a captivating blend of strength-building exercises, precise body alignment techniques, and invigorating conditioning routines. With a focus on cultivating musicality and honing individual style, students will unlock the secrets of this exhilarating dance form, discovering the joy of movement and self-expression along the…

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