United Arts Council

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

Burning Coal Theatre Presents Merrily We Roll Along

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Merrily We Roll Along, written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, is told in reverse chronological order and depicts the story of a successful and wealthy composer by the name of Franklin Shepherd, as well as his two old friends (Mary and Charley), and their changing relationships and lives over the course of twenty years.…

$5 – $30

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

In a reflective homage to classical ballet, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto unfolds from a tone of gentle introspection to a triumphant crescendo, showcasing the emotional resonance of the music. “It harkens back to the origins of classical ballet that were whimsical, fantastical and most of all, grand.” Also included in this program is George Balanchine’s Stravinsky…

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy is a solo exhibition that delves deeply into the artist’s personal journey as she reflects on the defining moments of her life. Through an introspective collection of works, she navigates the themes of memory, forgiveness, loss, and growth, focusing on the joyful times that uplifted her and the traumas that shaped…

Free

Burning Coal Theatre Presents Merrily We Roll Along

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Merrily We Roll Along, written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, is told in reverse chronological order and depicts the story of a successful and wealthy composer by the name of Franklin Shepherd, as well as his two old friends (Mary and Charley), and their changing relationships and lives over the course of twenty years.…

$5 – $30

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

In a reflective homage to classical ballet, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto unfolds from a tone of gentle introspection to a triumphant crescendo, showcasing the emotional resonance of the music. “It harkens back to the origins of classical ballet that were whimsical, fantastical and most of all, grand.” Also included in this program is George Balanchine’s Stravinsky…

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy is a solo exhibition that delves deeply into the artist’s personal journey as she reflects on the defining moments of her life. Through an introspective collection of works, she navigates the themes of memory, forgiveness, loss, and growth, focusing on the joyful times that uplifted her and the traumas that shaped…

Free

Arts on the Block

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

Artspace's inaugural block party - celebrating the power of community and visual art!Arts on the Block is a new block party for all ages hosted by Artspace celebrating the power of community and visual art. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make + take…

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

United Strings of Color at Youth Music Day

Moore Square 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh

As part of the Children's Day Celebration on Moore Square, member groups of the Triangle Music Education Consortium will play, including United Strings of Color performing from 4 - 4:30. We will feature works by composers of color, including Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne Chevalier de St. Georges and Black Violin - their Stereotypes. In recognition…

Free

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

In a reflective homage to classical ballet, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto unfolds from a tone of gentle introspection to a triumphant crescendo, showcasing the emotional resonance of the music. “It harkens back to the origins of classical ballet that were whimsical, fantastical and most of all, grand.” Also included in this program is George Balanchine’s Stravinsky…

Triangle Wind Ensemble presents Voices

Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Avenue, Cary

From Steven Bryant's A Chorus Loud and Strong and Nkeiru Okoye's Voices Shouting Out, to Eric Whitacre's Goodnight Moon, the works on this program express the pain of loss, the innocence of childhood, and the resilience of the human spirit. James Stephenson's remarkable compositional voice brings it all together in his powerful and uplifting Symphony…

$16.00

Burning Coal Theatre Presents Merrily We Roll Along

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Merrily We Roll Along, written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, is told in reverse chronological order and depicts the story of a successful and wealthy composer by the name of Franklin Shepherd, as well as his two old friends (Mary and Charley), and their changing relationships and lives over the course of twenty years.…

$5 – $30

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

In a reflective homage to classical ballet, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto unfolds from a tone of gentle introspection to a triumphant crescendo, showcasing the emotional resonance of the music. “It harkens back to the origins of classical ballet that were whimsical, fantastical and most of all, grand.” Also included in this program is George Balanchine’s Stravinsky…

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy is a solo exhibition that delves deeply into the artist’s personal journey as she reflects on the defining moments of her life. Through an introspective collection of works, she navigates the themes of memory, forgiveness, loss, and growth, focusing on the joyful times that uplifted her and the traumas that shaped…

Free

Burning Coal Theatre Presents Merrily We Roll Along

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Merrily We Roll Along, written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, is told in reverse chronological order and depicts the story of a successful and wealthy composer by the name of Franklin Shepherd, as well as his two old friends (Mary and Charley), and their changing relationships and lives over the course of twenty years.…

$5 – $30

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

In a reflective homage to classical ballet, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto unfolds from a tone of gentle introspection to a triumphant crescendo, showcasing the emotional resonance of the music. “It harkens back to the origins of classical ballet that were whimsical, fantastical and most of all, grand.” Also included in this program is George Balanchine’s Stravinsky…

Peak City Singers: Spring Concert

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

Join us for a musical experience put together by our talented 55+ theatrical community! Travel around the United States with them and enjoy some great scenes and songs along the way! Tickets are FREE, but must be reserved and are available at The Halle Cultural Arts Center, John M. Brown Community Center, and The Apex…

Free
Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy is a solo exhibition that delves deeply into the artist’s personal journey as she reflects on the defining moments of her life. Through an introspective collection of works, she navigates the themes of memory, forgiveness, loss, and growth, focusing on the joyful times that uplifted her and the traumas that shaped…

Free

Women’s Only Fiber Arts: Weaving a Waterfall

The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

Learn to weave a landscape tapestry using a circle loom! These looms are a one-time use because they make a beautiful frame for your tapestry. This workshop will teach you to warp a circle loom using a non-circular set-up to weave an image of a landscape featuring a waterfall that will fall from the frame.…

$25

PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam

TransferCo Food Hall 500 E Davie St, Raleigh

The monthly PineCone Bluegrass Jam is a “circle jam,” where musicians gather in a circle and play together. Tunes are played up to speed and everyone interested in playing bluegrass instruments is  welcome. This jam will be held outdoors when weather permits. TransferCo has a beautiful patio, with lots of room for pickers and spectators…

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
Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy is a solo exhibition that delves deeply into the artist’s personal journey as she reflects on the defining moments of her life. Through an introspective collection of works, she navigates the themes of memory, forgiveness, loss, and growth, focusing on the joyful times that uplifted her and the traumas that shaped…

Free

You’re Invited: WFCYO Spring Concert – April 29

Wake Forest Baptist Church 107 E S Ave, Wake Forest

We are thrilled to invite you to the Wake Forest Community Youth Orchestra’s Spring Concert! Join us for an inspiring evening of music as our talented young musicians showcase their hard work and passion. This concert is a celebration of their progress—and of the incredible community that makes it all possible! We would be honored…

Free
Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Barbara A. Outterson: Legacy is a solo exhibition that delves deeply into the artist’s personal journey as she reflects on the defining moments of her life. Through an introspective collection of works, she navigates the themes of memory, forgiveness, loss, and growth, focusing on the joyful times that uplifted her and the traumas that shaped…

Free

Artspace First Fridays

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

Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio artists

First Friday – Kaleidoscope Exhibition

Arts Access Gallery 444 S. Blount Avenue, Suite 115B, Raleigh

View our current exhibition – Kaleidoscope: Multifaceted Perspectives of Autistic Artists “Kaleidoscope” explores the diverse and multifaceted expressions of autistic artists, each piece offering a glimpse into their distinct worlds. From vivid paintings and mixed media work to a captivating Origami tessellation, each piece is a testament to the artists’ exceptional ability to perceive and…

Free

Street Requiem

Moore Square 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh

The Chorale and Youth Choir combine forces to sing "Street Requiem", a work written by Australian composer Kathleen McGuire in collaboration with Andy Payne and Jonathon Welch, in order to bring attention to those who suffer from housing insecurity and to honor those who have died on the streets. The composers set English, African, and…

Free
Big Red Dance Project 2025 Season

Big Red Dance Project 2025 Season

Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St., Durham, NC

Founded in October 2017, Big Red Dance Project (BRDP) is a collective of adults who expand the notion of who can dance in our current society. Grounded in the classical modern dance traditions of founder and artistic director Gerri Houlihan, BRDP challenges the stereotypes that modern dancers must be young, thin, and competitive. With dancers…

Free-Form Suncatchers | Adult workshop (ages 16+)

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

Learn to craft stunning free-form suncatchers that will reflect your unique style!Join us for a dazzling workshop where you’ll learn to craft stunning free-form suncatchers that will reflect your unique style! Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to polish your skills, this hands-on experience will surely leave you glowing with pride. Participants will learn…

Coppélia Presented by Cary Ballet Company

AJ Fletcher Theater, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Cary Ballet Company presents the full-length ballet Coppélia, a whimsical fable about Dr. Coppélius, a dollmaker who creates a lifelike mechanical doll named Coppélia. Her beauty fools the villagers, including Franz, who becomes infatuated with her. His fiancée, Swanhilda, decides to reveal the truth about Coppélia and win back Franz's affection. Through a clever plan,…

Big Red Dance Project 2025 Season

Big Red Dance Project 2025 Season

Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St., Durham, NC

Founded in October 2017, Big Red Dance Project (BRDP) is a collective of adults who expand the notion of who can dance in our current society. Grounded in the classical modern dance traditions of founder and artistic director Gerri Houlihan, BRDP challenges the stereotypes that modern dancers must be young, thin, and competitive. With dancers…

Coppélia Presented by Cary Ballet Company

AJ Fletcher Theater, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Cary Ballet Company presents the full-length ballet Coppélia, a whimsical fable about Dr. Coppélius, a dollmaker who creates a lifelike mechanical doll named Coppélia. Her beauty fools the villagers, including Franz, who becomes infatuated with her. His fiancée, Swanhilda, decides to reveal the truth about Coppélia and win back Franz's affection. Through a clever plan,…

Big Red Dance Project 2025 Season

Big Red Dance Project 2025 Season

Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St., Durham, NC

Founded in October 2017, Big Red Dance Project (BRDP) is a collective of adults who expand the notion of who can dance in our current society. Grounded in the classical modern dance traditions of founder and artistic director Gerri Houlihan, BRDP challenges the stereotypes that modern dancers must be young, thin, and competitive. With dancers…

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

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

Harmonic Chaos

The Block Gallery

A two person exhibit featuring the work of Martha Thorn and Tonya Solley Thornton.

Free

PineCone Old Time Jam at Riparian

Riparian Provision Company 1408 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9 pm at the Riparian Provision Company (1408 South Saunders Street, Raleigh). This is an up to speed, gather in a circle kind of jam. It’s led by great players who work to make sure there’s space for everyone in the tunes. The leader picks a…

Art Break Tour

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

Join Creative Director Annah Lee for a lunch time tour of our current exhibitions. Approximately 45 minutes.

Co-Create

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

Join us for a monthly gathering of working artists from Raleigh and surrounding areas!

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

Foraged Florals: Crafting Bouquets for Mom| Adult workshop (ages 16+)

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

Explore the beauty of foraged plants and cultivated blooms, perfect for creating personalized bouquets that any mom would cherish!Join us for a delightful hands-on workshop led by our talented Creative Director, Annah Lee. This workshop invites you to explore the beauty of foraged plants and cultivated blooms, perfect for creating stunning, personalized bouquets that any…

Dueling Divas

Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church 4900 Kaplan Dr, Raleigh

Come enjoy an afternoon of daring soprano arias and duet battles between nationally renowned soloists Julie Bosworth and Tamsin Simmill. Together with the Raleigh Camerata, they will perform captivating arias from operas by Bononcini, Hasse, Porpora, and more. The concert will open with the American debut of Ukrainian composer Sergii Leontiev's "Little Bachiana" composed for…

$5 – $20

Chris Janson & Parmalee B93.9 B-Bash

Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary

Grab your boots and kick-up some country music when Chris Janson and Parmalee hit the stage for the B93.9 B-Bash on Saturday, May 10th, 2025!
This show helps support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital lead the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Chris Janson & Parmalee B93.9 B-Bash

Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary

Grab your boots and kick-up some country music when Chris Janson and Parmalee hit the stage for the B93.9 B-Bash on Saturday, May 10th, 2025! This show helps support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital lead the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

TR In Concert: Carmen Cusack

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

TR In Concert: Carmen Cusack May 10th at 7:30 PM Carmen Cusack returns to Theatre Raleigh for a one-night concert after starring as Annie in last season's musical Bull Durham, A New Musical! Carmen Cusack starred on Broadway in James Lapine’s Flying Over Sunset, earning a second Tony Award nomination in as many Broadway shows.…

$70 – $100

Mother’s Day in the Park

Downtown Cary Park 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC, United States

2 Ensembles play at the Mother's Day event at Downtown Cary Park.

Spring Concert 1

Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Final major event of year.

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

Spring Student Showcase

The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

The Joel Fund's Operation ART Spring Student Showcase will feature a gallery of artwork by our military-connected Operation ART Students from May 13th - May 18th, 2025. This year, we are excited to partner with a few local organizations to celebrate our Operation ART Community. The showcase will be hosted at Broadsides and Brews in…

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.

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.

2025 Down Home Concerts Series: Della Mae with Laurie Lewis and Alice Gerrard, Celebrating 100 Years of Hazel Dickens

A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

Join us for a special evening celebrating 100 years of Hazel Dickens, a pioneer in bluegrass and an inspiration to generations of women in traditional music. Grammy-nominated all-woman string band Della Mae will lead this tribute, joined by California bluegrass icon Laurie Lewis and by Alice Gerrard, Dickens’ partner in the landmark duo Hazel &…

$25 – $54

Private Cathedral album release show (with Lalitree Darnielle)

The Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham

The Pinhook presents an album release show for Private Cathedral, with Lalitree Darnielle supporting. All ages early show. Private Cathedral are a transatlantic art-pop band dreamed up by multi-instrumentalists Wendy Spitzer and Genevieve Dawson. From North Carolina (USA) and Scotland, respectively, Wendy and Genevieve draw on baroque pop, art-rock, and chamber music to produce a…

$10 – $12

Private Cathedral album release show (with Lalitree Darnielle)

The Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham

The Pinhook presents an album release show for Private Cathedral, with Lalitree Darnielle supporting. All ages early show. Private Cathedral are a transatlantic art-pop band dreamed up by multi-instrumentalists Wendy Spitzer and Genevieve Dawson. From North Carolina (USA) and Scotland, respectively, Wendy and Genevieve draw on baroque pop, art-rock, and chamber music to produce a…

$10 – $12

Old-Time Banjo Workshop with Laura Boosinger

John Chavis Memorial Park Multipurpose Room 4 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Learn old-time banjo from Laura Boosinger. She’ll also open for Della Mae’s Down Home Concert in Fletcher Opera Theater in the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on May 16. This workshop is part of a series designed to support traditional artists from the 26 counties in Western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene.…

$25

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

Spring Concert 2

Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Final major event of year.

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.

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

A Tapestry of Music: Spring Choir Concert

Woodhaven Baptist Church 4000 Kildaire Farm Rd, Apex

Join us this spring as Cary-Apex Youth Choir presents "A Tapestry of Music," featuring compositions inspired by colors both literal and figurative. Like the varied threads of a tapestry, this program will bring together a variety of musical styles and cultural representations to create a moving experience that celebrates our shared humanity. May 17, 4pm,…

$5

Spring Concert 3

Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Final major event of year.

Songs in Due Season

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh 3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

Songs with seasonal relationships performed by all women's vocal group with teenage cello accompanist for several pieces.

$12.00

Songs in Due Season

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh 3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

Women’s vocal ensemble presenting the four seasons with teenage cello accompaniment.

Free – $12.00

The Sea, the Sky, the Abyss: Alzheimer’s Stories

Westwood Baptist Church 200 Westhigh St, Cary

“Sing anything. Love and music are the last to go.” (quote from the libretto) Alzheimer’s Disease has affected millions of people all over the world. The people who suffer from it, and those who know and care for them, must navigate a changing and challenging existence. At times somber, and at times humorous and inspirational,…

$25

The Sea, the Sky, the Abyss: Alzheimer’s Stories

Westwood Baptist Church 200 Westhigh St, Cary

“Sing anything. Love and music are the last to go.” (quote from the libretto) Alzheimer’s Disease has affected millions of people all over the world. The people who suffer from it, and those who know and care for them, must navigate a changing and challenging existence. At times somber, and at times humorous and inspirational,…

$25

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

Triangle Wind Ensemble presents Heroes & Villains

Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary

An epic battle is coming to the stage! heroes and villains play the starring roles in much of our entertainment, and these roles often inspire great music by some of today's most talented composers. Come and celebrate the kickoff of Memorial Day weekend with the Triangle Wind Ensemble as we celebrate some of their best-known…

$15

PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam

TransferCo Food Hall 500 E Davie St, Raleigh

The monthly PineCone Bluegrass Jam is a “circle jam,” where musicians gather in a circle and play together. Tunes are played up to speed and everyone interested in playing bluegrass instruments is  welcome. This jam will be held outdoors when weather permits. TransferCo has a beautiful patio, with lots of room for pickers and spectators…

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
Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. While the affair may be over, his jealousy is not. Tony spins a web of deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.…

$10 – $27
Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. While the affair may be over, his jealousy is not. Tony spins a web of deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.…

$10 – $27

Painting en Plein Air at Latta University Historic Park

Come paint in the great outdoors at Latta University Historic Park! Let your creativity flow while enjoying the beauty of Spring with this instructor-led outdoor watercolor class taught by Rick Bennett. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to try something new, this beginner-friendly class is ideal for artists aged…

$30.00

One Day Workshop: Visible Mending

The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

Instructor: Grace McFetters Caldwell Location: The Joel Fund When: Saturday, May 31 When: 10 am - 1 pm Learn to prolong your wardrobe or make changes to vintage clothing for resale! This class is all about mending clothes (mostly denim) to give the mending character and appeal. Visible mending has been growing in popularity and…

$10

United Strings of Color at International Children’s Day

City of Raleigh Museum 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh

Artists Studio Project, in collaboration with The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum and United Strings of Color, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual International Children's Day event. This event forms part of the 10th Annual El Quixote Festival. There is an exciting line up in our program that includes lots of Local…

Free
Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. While the affair may be over, his jealousy is not. Tony spins a web of deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.…

$10 – $27

Kevin Kao – Artist Talk

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

Join Kevin for a discussion of his solo exhibition, "Shape, Shape, Serve" on view at Artspace April 4-June 1.Join ceramic artist Kevin Kao for a casual conversation on art, form, creation, and identity as he discusses his solo exhibition Shape, Shape, Serve on view at Artspace from April 4-June 1.More about ArtspaceArtspace is a non-profit…

Kevin Kao – Artist Talk

Kevin Kao – Artist Talk

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

Join ceramic artist Kevin Kao for a casual conversation on art, form, creation, and identity as he discusses his solo exhibition Shape, Shape, Serve on view at Artspace from April 4-June 1. More about Artspace Artspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community…

Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. While the affair may be over, his jealousy is not. Tony spins a web of deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.…

$10 – $27

Awards Ceremony and Picnic

Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Presentation of Community Engagement and Director's Awards

Unspoken: Men’s Mental Health Art Exhibition

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Explore art at the library! Drinking Gourd Gallery is proud to partner with the Southeast Regional Library to present “Unspoken.” This month-long group exhibition aims to raise awareness of mental health challenges faced by men and reduce the stigma related to speaking openly and seeking help. Associated programming includes a staged reading of “Stuff Inside…

Free
Kevin Kao – Artist Talk

Kevin Kao – Artist Talk

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

Join ceramic artist Kevin Kao for a casual conversation on art, form, creation, and identity as he discusses his solo exhibition Shape, Shape, Serve on view at Artspace from April 4-June 1. More about Artspace Artspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community…

Sips & Scripts

Sips & Scripts

Thompson Theatre at NC State University 2241 Dunn Ave., Raleigh

NC Playwrights, Actors, and Community! It's A Night of Scripts, Cold Reading, and Critique! Sips & Scripts Will Be at NC State University Theatre....Monday, October 7! Come Hear an Actor Cold Read Your New Play OR Come as an Actor to Read as a Character OR Simply Hear What New Stories Playwrights are Creating and…

Free

Beer and Banjos: Laika’s Lost

Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly weekly gathering of music lovers with a rotating cast of musicians onstage at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, either on the patio under the stars when weather allows, or tucked cozily inside by the bar. Tips are gratefully accepted to…

Free
The Uproar: We’re Trippin’

The Uproar: We’re Trippin’

TR Studio 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh

Come take a break with some sketch comedy! In "The Uproar: We're Trippin'" Triangle Sketch Comedy explores travel, vacation, and a general sense of wanting to get outta here. All framed with our usual cutting commentary, surreal sketches, and punny parodies. Join us and a cast of comedic characters for a sketch show all about…

Artspace First Fridays

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

Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio artists

The Uproar: We’re Trippin’

The Uproar: We’re Trippin’

TR Studio 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh

Come take a break with some sketch comedy! In "The Uproar: We're Trippin'" Triangle Sketch Comedy explores travel, vacation, and a general sense of wanting to get outta here. All framed with our usual cutting commentary, surreal sketches, and punny parodies. Join us and a cast of comedic characters for a sketch show all about…

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

2025 Down Home Concert Series: North Carolina Heritage Awards

A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

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…

$21.45 – $32.17

First Friday – Kaleidoscope Exhibition

Arts Access Gallery 444 S. Blount Avenue, Suite 115B, Raleigh

View our current exhibition – Kaleidoscope: Multifaceted Perspectives of Autistic Artists “Kaleidoscope” explores the diverse and multifaceted expressions of autistic artists, each piece offering a glimpse into their distinct worlds. From vivid paintings and mixed media work to a captivating Origami tessellation, each piece is a testament to the artists’ exceptional ability to perceive and…

Free
The Uproar: We’re Trippin’

The Uproar: We’re Trippin’

TR Studio 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh

Come take a break with some sketch comedy! In "The Uproar: We're Trippin'" Triangle Sketch Comedy explores travel, vacation, and a general sense of wanting to get outta here. All framed with our usual cutting commentary, surreal sketches, and punny parodies. Join us and a cast of comedic characters for a sketch show all about…

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

One Day Workshop: Woodcarving

The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

Instructor: Colin O’Boyle When: Sunday, June 8th, 1:00-4:00 PM Where: The Joel Fund ​​In this three-hour workshop, students will have a chance to practice the Viking art of wood decoration known as "kolrosing." Everyone will finish the workshop with some items to take home, as well as the skills needed to make more in the…

$10
Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. While the affair may be over, his jealousy is not. Tony spins a web of deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.…

$10 – $27
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31
The Uproar: We’re Trippin’

The Uproar: We’re Trippin’

TR Studio 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh

Come take a break with some sketch comedy! In "The Uproar: We're Trippin'" Triangle Sketch Comedy explores travel, vacation, and a general sense of wanting to get outta here. All framed with our usual cutting commentary, surreal sketches, and punny parodies. Join us and a cast of comedic characters for a sketch show all about…

Beer and Banjos: Heather Sarona and Lindsey Tims

Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly weekly gathering of music lovers with a rotating cast of musicians onstage at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, either on the patio under the stars when weather allows, or tucked cozily inside by the bar. Tips are gratefully accepted to…

Free
Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: The Mansion of Many Apartments by Bronwen Carson

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10

PineCone Old Time Jam at Riparian

Riparian Provision Company 1408 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9 pm at the Riparian Provision Company (1408 South Saunders Street, Raleigh). This is an up to speed, gather in a circle kind of jam. It’s led by great players who work to make sure there’s space for everyone in the tunes. The leader picks a…

Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52
Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Titmus Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Novelist Charles Condomine invites the eccentric medium Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his temperamental first wife, Elvira, after the séance. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’s marriage to his second wife,…

$10 – $27

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Sea Change by Tamara Kissane

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

Pride Exhibit Reception Party

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

Apex Pride Exhibition June 6 - June 27, 2025 Reception Party Friday, June 13th from 6pm to 8pm with live music and refreshments Celebrate diversity and creativity in this vibrant exhibition for Pride Month! Come out to the gallery and join us in honoring love, acceptance, and community through art with this exhibit featuring over…

Free

Raleigh Community Orchestra – Music from Stage & Screen 2025

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…

Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52
Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Titmus Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Novelist Charles Condomine invites the eccentric medium Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his temperamental first wife, Elvira, after the séance. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’s marriage to his second wife,…

$10 – $27

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Ride The Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$20
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

Art Break Tour

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

Join Creative Director Annah Lee for a lunch time tour of our current exhibitions. Approximately 45 minutes.

One Day Workshop: Beading

The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

Instructor: Jessica Streamo Location: The Joel Fund When: Saturday, June 14, Time: 1:00-4:00 pm Beading is a wonderful way to spend a summer afternoon! Time literally flies when you become immersed in your project. This open level workshop welcomes beginners and students already familiar with beading. Beginners will start pony beads to get more comfortable…

$10

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Ride The Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$20
Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52

Scatterbrain Screenings

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

Join Scatterbrain Screenings for a free curated animation screening featuring five local animators!Scatterbrain Screenings is a screening series highlighting the animation community in and around the NC Triangle. Join us for a screening and Q&A session with a lineup of five amazing animators!The screening begins at 5pm. The event is free and open to the…

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: The Mansion of Many Apartments by Bronwen Carson

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
Passion Fruit Dance Company

Passion Fruit Dance Company

Jones Auditorium 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh

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…

$27
Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Sea Change by Tamara Kissane

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31
Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. While the affair may be over, his jealousy is not. Tony spins a web of deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder.…

$10 – $27
Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Titmus Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Novelist Charles Condomine invites the eccentric medium Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his temperamental first wife, Elvira, after the séance. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’s marriage to his second wife,…

$10 – $27

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Sea Change by Tamara Kissane

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
Passion Fruit Dance Company

Passion Fruit Dance Company

Jones Auditorium 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh

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…

$27
Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Ride The Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$20

Music Production Summer Camp

Strong Tower Christian Fellowship, 1104 Great Falls Ct Suite A, Knightdale, NC 1104 Great Falls Ct Suite A, Knightdale

JUMP Academy, founded by Grammy winning producer J. Pelham, is a nonprofit dedicated to developing young leaders through music production & education. Our 2-week camp will provide a safe space where students will learn how to fully produce, write, and record a song while building life skills such as character, collaboration, and creative expression. Camp…

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…

Beer and Banjos: The Loblollies

Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly weekly gathering of music lovers with a rotating cast of musicians onstage at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, either on the patio under the stars when weather allows, or tucked cozily inside by the bar. Tips are gratefully accepted to…

Free

Taste for the Arts – Hosted by United Arts Wake County

Westgate Wine 6405 Westgate Rd Ste #113, Raleigh, NC, United States

Taste for the Arts is a lively wine tasting series presented by United Arts Wake County. Enjoy a relaxing and engaging evening, sampling exquisite wines while mingling with fellow art lovers, hearing stories of impact, and supporting the vibrant, growing arts community right here in Wake County. Featuring art by: Melissa Gordon Alicia De Dios Fernández…

$45
Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Ride The Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$20
Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Forgive Us, Gustavito

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
The Cookout comedy show

The Cookout comedy show

TR Studio 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh

The Cookout is BACK, y’all! Get ready for the return of the hottest, Blackest comedy experience of the summer — The Cookout 2025 is firing up the grill and the stage for year two! We're serving up a full plate of side-splitting stand-up, high-energy improv, mouthwatering BBQ vibes, and the unapologetic Black joy you already…

Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Forgive Us, Gustavito

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
The Cookout comedy show

The Cookout comedy show

TR Studio 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh

The Cookout is BACK, y’all! Get ready for the return of the hottest, Blackest comedy experience of the summer — The Cookout 2025 is firing up the grill and the stage for year two! We're serving up a full plate of side-splitting stand-up, high-energy improv, mouthwatering BBQ vibes, and the unapologetic Black joy you already…

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

Art Exhibition

One day art exhibition that focuses on paintings created in what the artist expresses as Neo-Soulism. The exhibition is organized by the featured artist Donovan Woods, a 2025 United Arts Artist Support Grantee. Saturday June 21, 9am-4pm 215 W. Main St . Garner . NC. 27529 This project is supported in part by United Arts…

Free

One Day Workshop: Kintsugi

The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

Instructor: Annelies Gentile Location: TJF When: Saturday, June 21st Time: 1:00-3:00 PM Kintsugi is a Japanese word that represents binding broken pottery with gold. In this workshop, we will modify this ancient process for new and varied learners and easy for all abilities. We will use tile, small bowls, or plates as the ceramic that…

$10
Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Forgive Us, Gustavito

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10

Rhythm & Reels – King Garbage Concert

Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre 2600 Evans Rd, Apex

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…

Free
Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Sea Change by Tamara Kissane

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: The Mansion of Many Apartments by Bronwen Carson

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
The Cookout comedy show

The Cookout comedy show

TR Studio 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh

The Cookout is BACK, y’all! Get ready for the return of the hottest, Blackest comedy experience of the summer — The Cookout 2025 is firing up the grill and the stage for year two! We're serving up a full plate of side-splitting stand-up, high-energy improv, mouthwatering BBQ vibes, and the unapologetic Black joy you already…

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

ciara anais stewart – Artist Talk

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

Join ciara anais stewart and Precious Lovell for a discussion of ciara's solo exhibition on view at Artspace May 2-June 29.Join artist ciara anais stewart for a conversation on resistance, imperialism, and social justice, as she discusses her solo exhibition I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free on view at Artspace…

Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward

Titmus Theatre at Frank Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh

Novelist Charles Condomine invites the eccentric medium Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his temperamental first wife, Elvira, after the séance. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’s marriage to his second wife,…

$10 – $27

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Sea Change by Tamara Kissane

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: The Mansion of Many Apartments by Bronwen Carson

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
Peter and the Starcatcher

Peter and the Starcatcher

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

June 11 - 22, 2025 The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates innovative…

$33 – $52
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

PineCone Youth Bluegrass Camp

Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary

Bluegrass Camp – June 23-27, 2025 Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC PineCone’s Bluegrass Camp in Cary features classes in Guitar, Mandolin, Beginner Fiddle, Intermediate Fiddle, Songwriting and this year Banjo (banjos available upon request)! This is a exceptional camp for kids who have some familiarity with their instruments and want…

PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam

TransferCo Food Hall 500 E Davie St, Raleigh

The monthly PineCone Bluegrass Jam is a “circle jam,” where musicians gather in a circle and play together. Tunes are played up to speed and everyone interested in playing bluegrass instruments is  welcome. This jam will be held outdoors when weather permits. TransferCo has a beautiful patio, with lots of room for pickers and spectators…

Healing Art Circle with Noni

Junction West - 310 S West St Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27603 310 S West Street, Suite 110, Raleigh

Come and experience a unique event filled with creativity and healing vibes at Junction West. Noni will guide us through a transformative art session where we will explore our emotions and express ourselves through art. No prior art experience is needed - just an open heart and mind! A FREE event designed for the community…

Free

Beer and Banjos: GrassStreet

Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly weekly gathering of music lovers with a rotating cast of musicians onstage at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, either on the patio under the stars when weather allows, or tucked cozily inside by the bar. Tips are gratefully accepted to…

Free

One Day Clay Workshop: Drinkware! Mugs, Tumblers, or Cups

The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

Instructor: Emily Malpass When: Wednesday, June 25th Where: TJF Time: 11 am - 1 pm This one-time workshop will provide you with the materials and techniques needed to create a mug, tumbler, or cup for your morning coffee/tea or favorite beverage, or to give as a special gift to someone you love. We will roll…

$10

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Sea Change by Tamara Kissane

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10

André Leon Gray – Artist Talk

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

Join André for a discussion of his solo exhibition, "Full Spectrum Dominance" on view at Artspace May 2-June 29.Join interdisciplinary artist André Leon Gray for a conversation on history, power, displacement, and identity as he discusses his solo exhibition Full Spectrum Dominance on view at Artspace from May 2-June 29.Artist Statement"Full Spectrum Dominance is a…

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Forgive Us, Gustavito

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: The Mansion of Many Apartments by Bronwen Carson

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

Griot and Grey Owl Kickstarter Field Day

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Time 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT Where Seeds Garden 706 Gilbert St, Durham, NC 27701 Category Community Events / Volunteerism Contact Name Griot and Grey Owl Contact Email griotandgreyowl@gmail.com Cost $10 Description Come celebrate this cultural moment with us! 🕚 11AM–3PM 🎲 Spades tournaments 🪩 Hula hoop contests 🎤 Live…

$10.00

One Day Workshop: Nature Writing and Drawing

The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

Instructor: June Guralnick Location: Yates Mill Park - 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603 When: Saturday, 6/28 – 1:00-4:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) In case of rain the class will be virtual. If you find nature inspiring and writing and/or drawing fun, this class is for you! Nature is a way we both observe the beauty…

$10

Printmaking for Social Justice | Adult workshop (ages 16+)

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

Join ciara anais stewart for a hands-on printmaking workshop designed to address social justice issues and give voice to your cause.Join ciara anais stewart for a hands-on printmaking workshop designed to address the most prudent social justice issues and give voice to your cause. Participants will learn techniques for designing and carving their very own…

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: The Mansion of Many Apartments by Bronwen Carson

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10

“Stuff Inside My Head” – Staged Reading

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

As part of the “Unspoken” art exhibition, Drinking Gourd Gallery, Southeast Regional Library and the Wake County Public Libraries invite you to join us for a community-centered experience that shines a light on men’s mental health through the lens of art and live performance. Written by poet, author, and playwright Michael Garcia, “Stuff Inside My…

Free

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Ride The Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$20

TR In Concert: Drew Gehling

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

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…

$70 – $100

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Forgive Us, Gustavito

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

Rhythm & Reels – “Shrek” Movie

Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre 2600 Evans Rd, Apex

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…

Free

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Forgive Us, Gustavito

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$10
The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a…

$31

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents: WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Ride The Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year’s productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea…

$20

Beer and Banjos: Madison Abigail

Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly evening of roots music every Tuesday at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Hosted by the mighty local musicians known collectively as the Beer and Banjos Allstars, these weekly concerts feature guest musicians and take place on Bowstring’s spacious patio when the weather allows, or inside by the bar…

Free
Mad Libs® Live!

Mad Libs® Live!

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

In Mad Libs Live!, our story begins at the finals of Teen Superstars, the live TV show that will determine the most popular singing group at Blankville Central High. Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser, and Merrily seem to have nothing in common – until just before airtime, when they realize that their songs are missing words! In the…

$23
Witch

Witch

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince…

$33
Cinderella

Cinderella

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

A magical holiday tradition returns! For over 40 years, Raleigh Little Theatre has enchanted audiences with this musical comedy take on Cinderella. With dazzling costumes, toe-tapping tunes, and plenty of laughs, this beloved fairy tale comes to life on stage. Join Ella, her mischievous stepfamily, a charming prince, and a Fairy Godmother who makes the impossible…

$36
Moonlight and Magnolias

Moonlight and Magnolias

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, because something’s not right with the script. Summoning both famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and formidable director Victor Fleming, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three…

$33
1776

1776

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, 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
The Hobbit

The Hobbit

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, 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
School of Rock

School of Rock

Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh

Based on the hit movie, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band.…

$33

Beer and Banjos (11th Anniversary!): Eastside Ramblers

Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly evening of roots music every Tuesday at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Hosted by the mighty local musicians known collectively as the Beer and Banjos Allstars, these weekly concerts feature guest musicians and take place on Bowstring’s spacious patio when the weather allows, or inside by the bar…

Free

Raleigh Fringe Festival

Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

The Raleigh Fringe Festival (July 10-13 at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center) is a performing arts festival celebrating everything weird and wonderful in the Raleigh region! This year's event will feature: 14 ticketed shows in our primary lineup, street performers/buskers throughout the lobby and outside, community events like a Prop Swap, Fringe on Film, and more.…

Harmonic Chaos

Harmonic Chaos

Block Gallery Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Art exhibition featuring new works from Martha Thorn and Tonya Thornton. Opening reception Thursday 5/8 5:30-7:30.

Free

PineCone Old Time Jam at Riparian

Riparian Provision Company 1408 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9 pm at the Riparian Provision Company (1408 South Saunders Street, Raleigh). This is an up to speed, gather in a circle kind of jam. It’s led by great players who work to make sure there’s space for everyone in the tunes. The leader picks a…

Harmonic Chaos

Harmonic Chaos

Block Gallery Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Art exhibition featuring new works from Martha Thorn and Tonya Thornton. Opening reception Thursday 5/8 5:30-7:30.

Free
Harmonic Chaos

Harmonic Chaos

Block Gallery Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Art exhibition featuring new works from Martha Thorn and Tonya Thornton. Opening reception Thursday 5/8 5:30-7:30.

Free

One Day Workshop: Sewing 101

The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

Instructor: Grace McFetters Caldwell When: Saturday, July 12, 9 am - 1 pm Where: TJF If you have ever been intimidated to learn to sew on a sewing machine, now is your chance to learn with The Joel Fund! In the no-nonsense class, instructor Grace McFetters Caldwell will take you through the basic mechanics of…

$10

Rhythm & Reels – Tambem Concert

Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre 2600 Evans Rd, Apex

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…

Free
Harmonic Chaos

Harmonic Chaos

Block Gallery Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Art exhibition featuring new works from Martha Thorn and Tonya Thornton. Opening reception Thursday 5/8 5:30-7:30.

Free
Harmonic Chaos

Harmonic Chaos

Block Gallery Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Art exhibition featuring new works from Martha Thorn and Tonya Thornton. Opening reception Thursday 5/8 5:30-7:30.

Free
Harmonic Chaos

Harmonic Chaos

Block Gallery Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Art exhibition featuring new works from Martha Thorn and Tonya Thornton. Opening reception Thursday 5/8 5:30-7:30.

Free

Beer and Banjos: Kyle Caudle

Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly evening of roots music every Tuesday at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Hosted by the mighty local musicians known collectively as the Beer and Banjos Allstars, these weekly concerts feature guest musicians and take place on Bowstring’s spacious patio when the weather allows, or inside by the bar…

Free
Harmonic Chaos

Harmonic Chaos

Block Gallery Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Art exhibition featuring new works from Martha Thorn and Tonya Thornton. Opening reception Thursday 5/8 5:30-7:30.

Free

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