United Arts Council

A Little Night Music

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A Little Night Music , the Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, explores a series of interwoven love affairs centered around the once-prominent actress, Desiree Armfeldt. As a group of Sweden’s social elite gather for an eventful weekend in the country, suspicion and jealousy abounds, as well as the possibility of new…

$5 – $30

Rainbow Dance Co.

Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W Garner Rd, Garner

Experience the only multi-age modern dance company of its kind in North Carolina! Thoughtful and entertaining, these highly skilled dancers explore complex social issues through a collaborative choreography. The company is produced by Raleigh’s Arts Together, dedicated to cultivating creativity, confidence, and collaboration through a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing community. IMPORTANT EVENT NOTES Seating for…

$15

A Little Night Music

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A Little Night Music , the Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, explores a series of interwoven love affairs centered around the once-prominent actress, Desiree Armfeldt. As a group of Sweden’s social elite gather for an eventful weekend in the country, suspicion and jealousy abounds, as well as the possibility of new…

$5 – $30

Rainbow Dance Co.

Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W Garner Rd, Garner

Experience the only multi-age modern dance company of its kind in North Carolina! Thoughtful and entertaining, these highly skilled dancers explore complex social issues through a collaborative choreography. The company is produced by Raleigh’s Arts Together, dedicated to cultivating creativity, confidence, and collaboration through a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing community. IMPORTANT EVENT NOTES Seating for…

$15

A Little Night Music

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A Little Night Music , the Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, explores a series of interwoven love affairs centered around the once-prominent actress, Desiree Armfeldt. As a group of Sweden’s social elite gather for an eventful weekend in the country, suspicion and jealousy abounds, as well as the possibility of new…

$5 – $30

A Little Night Music

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A Little Night Music , the Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, explores a series of interwoven love affairs centered around the once-prominent actress, Desiree Armfeldt. As a group of Sweden’s social elite gather for an eventful weekend in the country, suspicion and jealousy abounds, as well as the possibility of new…

$5 – $30

JazzLive

The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

Nancy Kelly and friends Sunday, April 14 at 3pm Filling in for our usual, Lenore Raphael, we will have Nancy Kelly headlining this JazzLive performance! Singer, songwriter, educator and impresario Nancy Kelly enjoys a solid fan base from around the globe for her classic swinging style. She was twice named “Best Female Jazz Vocalist” in…

$10 – $15

Home by, Samm Art Williams

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Home: Optimistic and strong, Cephus Miles is content to work the land on the small North Carolina farm he inherited from his family. Everything is as it should be until his childhood sweetheart rejects him and goes to college. Opposed to the war in Vietnam, Cephus refuses to serve and is imprisoned as a draft…

$20 – $32.50

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

NCCMI: Spring Concert 3

Church of the Nativity 8849 Ray Rd., Raleigh, NC

NCCMI ensembles showcase the repertoire they have been working on over the last year. Open to the public. More info: [email protected]

Free

A Little Night Music

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A Little Night Music , the Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, explores a series of interwoven love affairs centered around the once-prominent actress, Desiree Armfeldt. As a group of Sweden’s social elite gather for an eventful weekend in the country, suspicion and jealousy abounds, as well as the possibility of new…

$5 – $30

Londs Reuter

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh

Join ADF for a FREE professional dance performance at NCMA! GOOD EFFORT by dancer and choreographer Londs Reuter is an evening-length performance of attunement, calibration, repetition, trying, and trying again. Choreographed in collaboration with local professional dancers Kaitlin Fox, Kristin Clotfelter, and Anna Maynard, on-site at the North Carolina Museum of Art, GOOD EFFORT asks…

Free

Playwriting: From Ideation to World Premiere

Virtual/Zoom

What goes into turning a great idea into a fully produced and published play? In this 90 minute workshop, WTF's own Fly Jamerson will show you! Playwright Fly Jamerson (they/she) demystifies the process of new play creation and the potential pathways to getting it out in the world. Format: Zoom Ways to participate: Join the…

$20 – $40

A Little Night Music

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A Little Night Music , the Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, explores a series of interwoven love affairs centered around the once-prominent actress, Desiree Armfeldt. As a group of Sweden’s social elite gather for an eventful weekend in the country, suspicion and jealousy abounds, as well as the possibility of new…

$5 – $30

Londs Reuter

North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh

Join ADF for a FREE professional dance performance at NCMA! GOOD EFFORT by dancer and choreographer Londs Reuter is an evening-length performance of attunement, calibration, repetition, trying, and trying again. Choreographed in collaboration with local professional dancers Kaitlin Fox, Kristin Clotfelter, and Anna Maynard, on-site at the North Carolina Museum of Art, GOOD EFFORT asks…

Free

Triangle Youth Music – Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble at Halle

The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble performs their annual spring concert at the Halle Cultural Arts Center. Purchase tickets using this link: http://thehalle.org/1361/Triangle-Youth-Jazz-Ensemble

Triangle Youth Music – Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble at Halle

The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble performs their annual spring concert at the Halle Cultural Arts Center. Purchase tickets using this link: http://thehalle.org/1361/Triangle-Youth-Jazz-Ensemble

Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble

The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert Saturday, April 20th at 7pm (doors 6:30pm) The award-winning Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble (TYJE) is based in Raleigh under the direction of Dr. Gregg Gelb. TYJE is for advanced musicians in grades 8 – 12 who are developing the skills to perform a wide range of jazz compositions. TYJE…

$10 – $25

A Little Night Music

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A Little Night Music , the Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, explores a series of interwoven love affairs centered around the once-prominent actress, Desiree Armfeldt. As a group of Sweden’s social elite gather for an eventful weekend in the country, suspicion and jealousy abounds, as well as the possibility of new…

$5 – $30

Director & Producer Bootcamp

Virtual/Zoom

Get yourself ready for your next self– or indie–produced theatre project! Designed for directors and producers (particularly early-stage folks), this workshop will take participants through the key duties of directors and producers AND how to collaborate across these roles to set your show up for success. Whether you're already in the directing/producing world or you're…

$40 – $90

Director & Producer Bootcamp

Virtual/Zoom

Get yourself ready for your next self– or indie–produced theatre project! Designed for directors and producers (particularly early-stage folks), this workshop will take participants through the key duties of directors and producers AND how to collaborate across these roles to set your show up for success. Whether you're already in the directing/producing world or you're…

$40 – $90

Puccini’s THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST in Concert

Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

La fanciulla del West Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Guelfo Civinini and Carlo Zangarini, based on the play The Girl of the Golden West by David Belasco. The Gold Rush is on and the rules are off in Puccini’s wild west opera. Minnie’s saloon is the one place in town where the lawless gold…

$25

A Little Night Music

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

A Little Night Music , the Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, explores a series of interwoven love affairs centered around the once-prominent actress, Desiree Armfeldt. As a group of Sweden’s social elite gather for an eventful weekend in the country, suspicion and jealousy abounds, as well as the possibility of new…

$5 – $30

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

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Zalman Raffael revisits his Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2. “Rachmaninoff’s music is more than just evocative, it invokes a sense of spirituality, triumph and courage, but also alludes to elegance.” PROGRAM INCLUDES: Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 by Zalman Raffael Signs by Gianna Reisen Four Temperaments by George Balanchine

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Zalman Raffael revisits his Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2. “Rachmaninoff’s music is more than just evocative, it invokes a sense of spirituality, triumph and courage, but also alludes to elegance.” PROGRAM INCLUDES: Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 by Zalman Raffael Signs by Gianna Reisen Four Temperaments by George Balanchine

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

Spooky Tarot Plays: 8 Week Playwriting Adventure

Virtual/Zoom

Spooky! Mystical! Divine! Let the cards be your guide on a fun playwriting journey! Playwright & dramaturg Fly Jamerson will lead this 8-week workshop where participants will meet weekly to develop their new plays. Each week, a Tarot card will be pulled to provide inspiration for the process. With support, encouragement, and feedbacking along the…

$50 – $150

Producing Your Values Intensive for Producers

Virtual/Zoom

How do you encompass an entire mission statement in a budget spreadsheet? How do you tell your whole story in 250 characters? How do you pair the programming you want to have with fundraising actions that meet your needs? If you’re ready to dive into these questions and more, join us! We’ll look at actual,…

$50 – $150

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Zalman Raffael revisits his Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2. “Rachmaninoff’s music is more than just evocative, it invokes a sense of spirituality, triumph and courage, but also alludes to elegance.” PROGRAM INCLUDES: Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 by Zalman Raffael Signs by Gianna Reisen Four Temperaments by George Balanchine

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Zalman Raffael revisits his Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2. “Rachmaninoff’s music is more than just evocative, it invokes a sense of spirituality, triumph and courage, but also alludes to elegance.” PROGRAM INCLUDES: Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 by Zalman Raffael Signs by Gianna Reisen Four Temperaments by George Balanchine

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

Jazz Quest

🎷🎶 Get Ready for Jazz Quest @ Spring Fest! 🎶🎷 Dive into the rhythm at Jazz Quest, swinging your way on April 27, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 PM. Our cozy hideaway? The Piano Room on W Horton St, Zebulon. 🎟️ Ticket Price: $10 📍 Location: Piano Room, 106 W Horton St., Suite 2, Zebulon,…

$10

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Zalman Raffael revisits his Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2. “Rachmaninoff’s music is more than just evocative, it invokes a sense of spirituality, triumph and courage, but also alludes to elegance.” PROGRAM INCLUDES: Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 by Zalman Raffael Signs by Gianna Reisen Four Temperaments by George Balanchine

Music of the Spanish Baroque

First Cary United Methodist Churc 117 S. Academy St, Cary, NC, United States

Come hear rarely heard gems from Spanish speaking composers. Preserved mostly in a music collection in Guatemala, these pieces are rarely heard in the states and are lively works not to be missed! Tickets must be purchased ahead of time through eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-of-the-spanish-baroque-tickets-697564994677 Music to include: Jose de Nebra: Alienta fervorosa Jose de Oreja y…

$5 – $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

Wiley Johnson & Kim Tyler: (IN)visible (IN)clusive Opening Reception

The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

Welcome to (IN)visible (IN)clusive: a thought-provoking and inspiring exhibition showcasing the nincredible talent of disabled artists, Wiley Johnson and Kim Tyler. Through their unique and diverse artistic expressions, this exhibition challenges preconceived ableist notions and celebrates the power of inclusivity and visibility within the realm of contemporary art. (IN)visible (IN)clusive is not just an exhibition…

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

Sunrise Mass

Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral 715 Nazareth St, Raleigh, NC, United States

Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo’s “Sunrise Mass" has been described as a metaphysical journey from the heavens to earth, a metaphor for human development, a spiritual journey. Marvel at the beauty and sonic acoustical space of the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral as the 170-voice Master Chorale Symphonic Choir and 50-voice Youth Choir is joined by…

$35

Red Clay Ramblers

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

The Red Clay Ramblers formed roughly 50 years ago and remain one of the longest running string bands from the Piedmont of North Carolina. The Tony Award winning band have a wide-ranging repertoire that reflects their roots in old time Appalachian music, bluegrass, country, rock, New Orleans jazz, gospel and the American musical. This special…

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

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