United Arts Council

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

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 St, 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

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