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  • May 2025

  • Sat 17

    TR In Concert: Ali Stroker

    May 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    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
  • Sun 18

    Sip + Stitch

    May 18, 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 fiber folks at Artspace!

  • Sun 18

    Shakespeare in the Park: Othello

    May 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    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
  • Sun 18

    Swan Lake

    May 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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.

  • Sun 18

    The Senior Showcase

    May 18, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 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
  • Sun 18

    Raleigh Youth Choir – “In Our Own Words” Spring Concert

    May 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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
  • Mon 19

    PineCone Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam

    May 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    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…

  • Mon 19

    WTF Town Hall

    May 19, 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 22

    Artspace Open Studio

    May 22, 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

  • Fri 23

    KidsWrite! Festival 2025

    May 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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
  • Sat 24

    Artspace Open Studio

    May 24, 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 24

    KidsWrite! Festival 2025

    May 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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
  • Sun 25

    Triangle Wind Ensemble presents Heroes & Villains

    May 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    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
  • Mon 26

    PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam

    May 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    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…

  • Mon 26

    WTF Town Hall

    May 26, 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 29

    Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

    May 29, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 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
  • Fri 30

    Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

    May 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 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
  • Sat 31

    Painting en Plein Air at Latta University Historic Park

    May 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    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
  • Sat 31

    One Day Workshop: Visible Mending

    May 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    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
  • Sat 31

    United Strings of Color at International Children’s Day

    May 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
    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
  • Sat 31

    Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

    May 31, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 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
  • June 2025

  • Sun 1

    Kevin Kao – Artist Talk

    June 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    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…

  • Sun 1

    Kevin Kao – Artist Talk

    June 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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…

  • Sun 1

    Dial M for Murder by Jeffrey Hatcher

    June 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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
  • Sun 1

    Awards Ceremony and Picnic

    June 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Presentation of Community Engagement and Director's Awards

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