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  • December 2025

  • Thu 11

    PineCone Old Time Jam at Riparian

    December 11, 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…

  • Thu 11

    Neuse River Big Band’s Swingin’ Holiday

    December 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W Garner Rd, Garner

    Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music that bridges genres and celebrates the joy of the holiday season. Featuring local guest soloists as well as the band's own vocalists to lift your spirits and lead a carol or two. Get ready for swinging rhythms and festive tunes that blend holiday cheer with the energy of big…

    $15
  • Thu 11

    Here in America

    December 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Here in America
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre and an act of betrayal during a fevered mid-century moment. This brilliant one-act premiered at England’s Orange Tree Theatre in November 2024. (NOTE: This production runs from December 4th through December 21st, with showings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm…

    $5 – $30
  • Fri 12

    Burning Coal Preshow: Here in America

    December 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 7:25 pm
    Burning Coal Theatre Company 224 Polk St, Raleigh, NC, United States

    NCCMI musicians perform before a showing of Burning Coal's Here in America. Organizer: North Carolina Chamber Music Institute

  • Fri 12

    Cinderella

    December 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cinderella
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, 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
  • Fri 12

    Here in America

    December 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Here in America
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre and an act of betrayal during a fevered mid-century moment. This brilliant one-act premiered at England’s Orange Tree Theatre in November 2024. (NOTE: This production runs from December 4th through December 21st, with showings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm…

    $5 – $30
  • Sat 13

    Cinderella

    December 13, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Cinderella
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, 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
  • Sat 13

    Pop-up Libraries Day 1: West Regional, North Regional Library

    December 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Cary Regional Library 401 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC, United States

    NCCMI ensembles perform at libraries around the Triangle. West Regional Library (2:30-3:30 pm) North Regional (3:00-4:00 pm). Organizer: North Carolina Chamber Music Institute

  • Sat 13

    Light-Up Holiday Card Making (Teen Workshop) w/ C.J. Murphy

    December 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join professional mixed-media artist C.J. Murphy for a holiday card making workshop that breaks away from tradition. (ages 13-18)Break away from the ordinary and explore the connections between art and technology in a hands-on workshop led by professional artist C.J. Murphy. With mixed media art techniques and some nifty tech engineering using LED light elements,…

  • Sat 13

    Cinderella

    December 13, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Cinderella
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, 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
  • Sat 13

    Here in America

    December 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Here in America
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre and an act of betrayal during a fevered mid-century moment. This brilliant one-act premiered at England’s Orange Tree Theatre in November 2024. (NOTE: This production runs from December 4th through December 21st, with showings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm…

    $5 – $30
  • Sun 14

    Cinderella

    December 14, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Cinderella
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, 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
  • Sun 14

    Artspace Holiday Mini Mall

    December 14, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Shop local this holiday season! Join for a '90s inspired holiday shopping mall experience featuring local artists and vendors!Shop with Artspace this holiday season at our Holiday Art Market! In addition to our more than 31 studio artists, we will have more than 30 guest vendors sharing handmade art and locally made goods all under…

  • Sun 14

    Artspace Open Studio

    December 14, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a free self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up

  • Sun 14

    The Woman’s Club of Raleigh Holiday Harmony Benefit for the Rex Hospital

    December 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Woman’s Club of Raleigh 3300 Womens Club Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

    2-3 NCCMI ensembles play at the Woman’s Club of Raleigh Holiday Harmony Benefit.

  • Sun 14

    Here in America

    December 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Here in America
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre and an act of betrayal during a fevered mid-century moment. This brilliant one-act premiered at England’s Orange Tree Theatre in November 2024. (NOTE: This production runs from December 4th through December 21st, with showings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm…

    $5 – $30
  • Sun 14

    Cinderella

    December 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Cinderella
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, 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
  • Sun 14

    The Snowman and Other Holiday Favorites

    December 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Snowman and Other Holiday Favorites
    Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Avenue, Cary

    Get ready for an extraordinary musical journey that will captivate audiences of all ages and fill your heart with the joy of the season. The concert's centerpiece will be a live performance of the soundtrack to the beloved British animated classic The Snowman, projected on the big screen while the Triangle Wind Ensemble provides the…

    $14
  • Sun 14

    Roll, Release and Reset

    December 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Roll, Release and Reset
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    Ages 18+ This workshop focuses on enhancing strength and stability in the body and pelvic floor region through a combination of exercises and techniques. This class will also provide a self-care component that empowers participants to take control of their health. In addition to targeted exercises, participants will also learn myofascial release techniques using therapy…

  • Mon 15

    Moving with Parent & Tot

    December 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Moving with Parent & Tot
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    Walking - 5 Years Old: Move, stretch, sing, & bond with your tot in this creative movement course designed to introduce our youngest students to basic dance skills. Young dancers must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian.

  • Mon 15

    Beginning Painting Workshop

    December 15, 2025 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Beginning Painting Workshop
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    Ages 13+ This is a great class for new painters, as well as existing painters who would like to follow along. We will learn about different paint styles and techniques, explore color and work on developing our painting skills. Several themed paint projects will be completed in this session.

  • Mon 15

    Beginning Jazz Workshop

    December 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Beginning Jazz Workshop
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    Ages 18+ In this engaging beginning Jazz class, participants will delve into a captivating blend of strength-building exercises, precise body alignment techniques, and invigorating conditioning routines. With a focus on cultivating musicality and honing individual style, students will unlock the secrets of this exhilarating dance form, discovering the joy of movement and self-expression along the…

  • Mon 15

    PineCone Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam

    December 15, 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…

  • Wed 17

    Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop

    December 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop
    Arts Together 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

    Ages 50+ Aging Gracefully: Meaningful Movement Explorations - As we age it is important to keep the body moving, the brain focused, and the spirit fueled. In this technique/creative dance class, we will do so in a healthy, FUN way. We will warm the body, moving in a way that encourages each dancer to better…

  • Thu 18

    The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company

    December 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company
    A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh   +1 more

    Cary Ballet Company's performances of The Nutcracker will perform traditional full length productions of The Nutcracker, one hour performances of The Nutcracker Suite, as well as a Sensory Friendly performance of our Nutcracker Suite (12/18, 6pm only). Visit: https://www.caryballetcompany.org/nutcracker for ticket links and details

    $30 – $50
  • Thu 18

    Here in America

    December 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Here in America
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre and an act of betrayal during a fevered mid-century moment. This brilliant one-act premiered at England’s Orange Tree Theatre in November 2024. (NOTE: This production runs from December 4th through December 21st, with showings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm…

    $5 – $30
  • Fri 19

    The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company

    December 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company
    A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh   +1 more

    Cary Ballet Company's performances of The Nutcracker will perform traditional full length productions of The Nutcracker, one hour performances of The Nutcracker Suite, as well as a Sensory Friendly performance of our Nutcracker Suite (12/18, 6pm only). Visit: https://www.caryballetcompany.org/nutcracker for ticket links and details

    $30 – $50
  • Fri 19

    The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company

    December 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company
    A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh   +1 more

    Cary Ballet Company's performances of The Nutcracker will perform traditional full length productions of The Nutcracker, one hour performances of The Nutcracker Suite, as well as a Sensory Friendly performance of our Nutcracker Suite (12/18, 6pm only). Visit: https://www.caryballetcompany.org/nutcracker for ticket links and details

    $30 – $50
  • Fri 19

    Cinderella

    December 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cinderella
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, 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
  • Fri 19

    Here in America

    December 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Here in America
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre and an act of betrayal during a fevered mid-century moment. This brilliant one-act premiered at England’s Orange Tree Theatre in November 2024. (NOTE: This production runs from December 4th through December 21st, with showings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm…

    $5 – $30
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