United Arts Council

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

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

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

Artists in Schools Expo

Every year we bring together artists and community members who schedule cultural arts programming.

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

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

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

Knightdale Annual Arts & Education Festival (K-fest)

Knightdale Station Park 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC, United States

JOIN US FOR THE ARTS & EDUCATION FESTIVAL! Knightdale's annual Arts & Education Festival, also known as K-Fest, will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Knightdale Station Park from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. There will be inflatables, free haircuts, food trucks, a DJ, and more! Understanding that education is the pathway to success, the…

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

2024 Oakwood Cemetery Series: Bringing Them Home

Oakwood Cemetery 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh

Bringing Them Home tells the stories of those who died in the many wars and conflicts that the United States has engaged in. After their deaths, the families of the fallen fought to have their remains interred in Oakwood Cemetery. From the Civil War to Vietnam, Bringing Them Home explores the stories of the soldiers,…

$10 – $20

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

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

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

Festa Italiana North Carolina

Thise 6th annual street festival will highlight the Italian culture in entertainment, art, and of course wonderful food. A special children's area (Zona Bambini) is also included. All of this is in a family oriented environment. This year's event will be held in Apex, NC on Hunter Street and the Town Hall Complex.

free

Festa Italiana North Carolina

Thise 6th annual street festival will highlight the Italian culture in entertainment, art, and of course wonderful food. A special children's area (Zona Bambini) is also included. All of this is in a family oriented environment. This year's event will be held in Apex, NC on Hunter Street and the Town Hall Complex.

free

Festa Italiana North Carolina

Thise 6th annual street festival will highlight the Italian culture in entertainment, art, and of course wonderful food. A special children's area (Zona Bambini) is also included. All of this is in a family oriented environment. This year's event will be held in Apex, NC on Hunter Street and the Town Hall Complex.

Free

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

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

The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” A LGBTQIA+ Veterans History Project

Dare Arts Council 300 Queen Elizabeth Ave., Manteo

Opening Reception: Friday, September 6, from 6 pm to 8 pm On Display: September 6-28, 2024 The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:” A LGBTQIA+ Veterans History Project is a documentary series that encapsulates the struggles of serving in the military before “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was repealed.

Free

First Friday – Arts Access Gallery

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

Visit the Arts Access Gallery to see our latest exhibition every First Friday from 6p - 9p.

Free

No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone

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

Nina Simone, a North Carolina native, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933, is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century and a true hero of the Civil Rights movement. No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone, written by acclaimed North Carolina poet and playwright Howard L. Craft, features renowned jazz…

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone

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

Nina Simone, a North Carolina native, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933, is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century and a true hero of the Civil Rights movement. No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone, written by acclaimed North Carolina poet and playwright Howard L. Craft, features renowned jazz…

THE ALIENS by Annie Baker

Lanza's Cafe 601 West Main Street #C, Carrboro

A play with music about friendship, art, love, and death. Performed in the outdoor courtyard of Lanza's Cafe Address: 601 W. Main St. #C, Carborro Synopsis: Two wise bums hang out behind a coffee shop every day, singing songs and sipping 'shroom tea. One day, a fresh-faced barista is tasked with kicking them out of…

$15

No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone

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

Nina Simone, a North Carolina native, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933, is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century and a true hero of the Civil Rights movement. No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone, written by acclaimed North Carolina poet and playwright Howard L. Craft, features renowned jazz…

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
Event Series BOB MARLEY’S Three Little Birds

BOB MARLEY’S Three Little Birds

William Peace Historic Leggett Theatre 15 East Peace Street, Raleigh

A jammin’ musical featuring Bob Marley's timeless music and lyrics and based on the book by his daughter Cedella, Bob Marley's Three Little Birds shares the legendary reggae artist's message of peace and love with a new generation of songbirds while simultaneously exploring the history of Jamaica and the many influences from around the world…

Event Series Jazz In The Square

Jazz In The Square

Moore Square 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh

Jazz in the Square is back, and it's cooler than ever! This free concert series brings you live jazz performances by the hottest local musicians, right in the heart of Moore Square. Concert-goers will enjoy food trucks on-site and wine & beer for sale, so grab your friends, blankets, and chairs for an evening of…

Free

Scotch Symphony & Creatures of Prometheus

AJ Fletcher Opera Theater 2 E SOUTH ST, RALEIGH, NC, United States

In September, step into the mystical Scottish Highlands with George Balanchine’s Scotch Symphony, a tribute to the era of Romantic Ballet. Paired with this movement through time, Ted Seymour’s The Creatures of Prometheus highlights the beauty of the arts as a foundation for a peaceful and just society. Beethoven’s only composition for ballet is an…

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