Skip to content

United Arts Council

Arts Calendar Donate Login
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Press Room
    • Sustainability
    • Cultivating Creativity: A Wake Arts Plan
  • Community
    • Arts in Communities
    • Grants
      • Artist Support Grants
      • Mission Support Grants
        • Program Ad for Grantees
      • Arts for Towns Grants
      • Community Spotlight Project Grants
      • Current Grantee List
    • Events
      • Coffee & Culture
      • Pieces and Gifts of Gold
      • Taste for the Arts
      • Wake on Stage!
    • IDEAL Summer Internship
    • Wake Murals
  • Education
    • Artists in Schools
    • Artists in Schools Directory
    • Teaching Artist Incubator
    • Arts Integration for Educators
    • High School Spoken Word Contest
    • Wheels on the Bus
  • WakeArts Hub
    • Visual Arts
    • Theater & Dance
    • Music
    • History & Literature
    • Festivals
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Backstage Pass
    • The Art of the Experience
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Empower a School
    • Volunteer
    • Our Supporters
  • Register Your Organization
21 events found.

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
  • Day
  • Submit Event
Today
  • May 2026

  • Fri 8

    Appalachian Spring with the North Carolina Symphony

    May 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Appalachian Spring with the North Carolina Symphony
    Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Hear spring unfold in sound as Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts what he calls "the most iconic piece of classical music to come out of the united States"—Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring Gabriela Ortiz: Kauyumari (evening performances only) Copland: Appalachian Spring Revueltas: La noche de los Mayas North Carolina Symphony Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

  • Sat 9

    Paint the Parks: American Tobacco Trail

    May 9 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    American Tobacco Trail 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex

    Artists are invited to come out to the American Tobacco Trail 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, being mindful of visitor flow along the trail, from park opening to 30 minutes…

    Free
  • Sat 9

    Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026

    May 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026
    Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Fine Arts League of Cary (FALC) and Cary Family Dental are proud to present the 16th Annual Wake County Teen Art Exhibition starting May 6, 2026. The exhibition, featuring the work of more than 100 high school students, will be on display at Meredith College’s Frankie G. Weems Gallery May 6-27, 2026, with a…

    Free
  • Sat 9

    TheaterWorks USA’s The Pout-Pout Fish

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am TheaterWorks USA’s The Pout-Pout Fish
    Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W Garner Rd, Garner

    Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout. (Recommended for ages 3-8)

    $10
  • Sat 9

    Ritmo Latino Festival

    May 9 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    N. Academy Street, Cary, NC 1312 Annapolis Drive, Suite 204, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Diamante Arts & Cultural Center presents the 22nd annual Ritmo Latino Festival, a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary on N. Academy Street. This festival celebrates many Latino/Hispanic cultures from the Americas and the Caribbean. Enjoy live music, dance, a great food court, KidZone with children’s activities, and more. Admission is free!

    Free
  • Sat 9

    TheaterWorks USA’s The Pout-Pout Fish

    May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm TheaterWorks USA’s The Pout-Pout Fish
    Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W Garner Rd, Garner

    Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout. (Recommended for ages 3-8)

    $10
  • Sat 9

    The Hobbit

    May 9 @ 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 9

    Made with Love: A Mother’s Day Bracelet Workshop

    May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    A great bonding experience for a mother + child, join us and learn the basics of hand-stamping metal jewelry in this engaging workshop.A great bonding experience for a mother + child, join us and learn the basics of hand-stamping metal jewelry in this engaging, hands-on class at Artspace. In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to…

  • Sat 9

    The Hobbit

    May 9 @ 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 9

    “Suite Surrender” Spring Play

    May 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

    It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel -- assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance...that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and…

    $12 – $18
  • Sat 9

    Appalachian Spring with the North Carolina Symphony

    May 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Appalachian Spring with the North Carolina Symphony
    Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Hear spring unfold in sound as Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts what he calls "the most iconic piece of classical music to come out of the united States"—Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring Gabriela Ortiz: Kauyumari (evening performances only) Copland: Appalachian Spring Revueltas: La noche de los Mayas North Carolina Symphony Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

  • Sun 10

    Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026

    May 10 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026
    Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Fine Arts League of Cary (FALC) and Cary Family Dental are proud to present the 16th Annual Wake County Teen Art Exhibition starting May 6, 2026. The exhibition, featuring the work of more than 100 high school students, will be on display at Meredith College’s Frankie G. Weems Gallery May 6-27, 2026, with a…

    Free
  • Sun 10

    The Hobbit

    May 10 @ 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 10

    Artspace Open Studio

    May 10 @ 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 10

    The Hobbit

    May 10 @ 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 10

    “Suite Surrender” Spring Play

    May 10 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

    It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel -- assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance...that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and…

    $12 – $18
  • Sun 10

    Roll, Release and Reset

    May 10 @ 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 11

    Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026

    May 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026
    Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Fine Arts League of Cary (FALC) and Cary Family Dental are proud to present the 16th Annual Wake County Teen Art Exhibition starting May 6, 2026. The exhibition, featuring the work of more than 100 high school students, will be on display at Meredith College’s Frankie G. Weems Gallery May 6-27, 2026, with a…

    Free
  • Mon 11

    Moving with Parent & Tot

    May 11 @ 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 11

    Beginning Painting Workshop

    May 11 @ 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 11

    Beginning Jazz Workshop

    May 11 @ 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…

  • Previous Events
  • Today
  • Next Events
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file

Sign Up to Learn More
About United Arts

Wake County Arts & Cultural
Events Calendar

Artists in Schools
Directory

The Arts Mean
Business

Accountability
Statement

Instagram

Find us on Instagram
unitedartswake

The result of Gregg Gelb’s South Arts Jazz Roads C The result of Gregg Gelb’s South Arts Jazz Roads Creative Residency 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Awesome day having members of the Knightdale Town Awesome day having members of the Knightdale Town Council pitch in and leave their mark on the new sidewalk mural in Knightdale Station Park!

#mural #wakearts #publicart #towncouncil #community @jpyourlife @kdalenc @kdaleparks
Another beautiful sidewalk mural going in at Knigh Another beautiful sidewalk mural going in at Knightdale Station Park by the incredibly talented, local artist Jermaine Powell. 

#wakearts #arts919 #publicart #knightdalestationpark #knightdale @jpyourlife
Free Premier Concert for Kids on May 8th Free Premier Concert for Kids on May 8th
United Arts Council

711 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 839-1498
[email protected]

Facebook Instagram Youtube Linkedin

© 2026 United Arts Council

 NCAC logo