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
24 events found.

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
  • Day
  • Submit Event

Events

Today
  • May 2025

  • Fri 2

    Big Red Dance Project 2025 Season

    May 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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…

  • Sat 3

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

    May 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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…

  • Sat 3

    Coppélia Presented by Cary Ballet Company

    May 3, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 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,…

  • Sat 3

    Big Red Dance Project 2025 Season

    May 3, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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…

  • Sat 3

    Coppélia Presented by Cary Ballet Company

    May 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 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,…

  • Sun 4

    Big Red Dance Project 2025 Season

    May 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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…

  • Mon 5

    Women’s Only Fiber Arts: Weaving a Waterfall

    May 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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
  • Mon 5

    WTF Town Hall

    May 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm WTF Town Hall
    Virtual

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

    Free
  • Thu 8

    Artspace Open Studio

    May 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 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

  • Thu 8

    Harmonic Chaos

    May 8, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Block Gallery

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

    Free
  • Thu 8

    PineCone Old Time Jam at Riparian

    May 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    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…

  • Fri 9

    Art Break Tour

    May 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    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.

  • Sat 10

    Co-Create

    May 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    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!

  • Sat 10

    Artspace Open Studio

    May 10, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 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

  • Sat 10

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

    May 10, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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…

  • Sat 10

    Dueling Divas

    May 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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
  • Sat 10

    Master Class: Neave Piano Trio (Chamber Music Raleigh)

    May 10, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Church of the Nativity 8849 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    NCCMI Ensembles perform for immediate feedback from members of the Neave Piano Trio. Open to the public.

  • Sat 10

    Chris Janson & Parmalee B93.9 B-Bash

    May 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    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.

  • Sat 10

    Chris Janson & Parmalee B93.9 B-Bash

    May 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    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.

  • Sat 10

    TR In Concert: Carmen Cusack

    May 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    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
  • Sun 11

    Mother’s Day in the Park

    May 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Downtown Cary Park 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC, United States

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

  • Mon 12

    Women’s Only Fiber Arts: Weaving a Waterfall

    May 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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
  • Mon 12

    Spring Concert 1

    May 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Final major event of year.

  • Mon 12

    WTF Town Hall

    May 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 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
  • 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

Did you know? United Arts invites all artists - mu Did you know? United Arts invites all artists - musicians, writers, dancers, photographers, painters, sculptors, illustrators, filmmakers, actors, printmakers, ceramicists, glassblowers, animators, choreographers, composers, graphic designers, fashion designers, jewelry makers, woodworkers, metalworkers, and more - who live or work in Wake County to create a profile page.

Join us! https://unitedarts.org/register

*Zebulon Mural by @taylorwhitestudio
Yesterday, United Arts’ own Ragen Carlile and Juli Yesterday, United Arts’ own Ragen Carlile and Julia Mastropaolo spent the afternoon with the inaugural class of WCPSS Student Arts Ambassadors!  We can’t wait to see the great work coming out of these young people and our school district! #wakearts #arts919 @studentsforwakearts @wcpssofficial
🎵 On the TWELFTH day of impact... As we head into 🎵 On the TWELFTH day of impact...

As we head into a new year and close out our twelve days of impact, let's celebrate the impact we made together in 2025.

We are excited for what 2026 will bring - want to help?https://unitedarts.org/support/donate 

#TwelveDaysOfImpact #YearInReview #InvestInArtists
We can't think of a better way to start the new ye We can't think of a better way to start the new year than through creative journaling! 

These restorative workshops at @kdalenc Recreation Center combine art, self-expression, and relaxation.

TEENS (ages 13-17)
Saturdays: Jan 10, 17 & 24 | 11am-12:30pm
ADULTS (18+)
Saturdays: Jan 10, 17 & 24 | 1:30pm-3pm

Register at knightdale.recdesk.com | 919-217-2232

#CreativeJournaling #KnightdaleNC #MixedMedia
United Arts Council

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

Facebook Instagram Youtube Linkedin

© 2026 United Arts Council

 NCAC logo