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  • April 2026

  • Wed 8

    Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop

    April 8 @ 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 9

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 9 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Thu 9

    PineCone Old Time Jam at Riparian

    April 9 @ 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 9

    My Fair Lady

    April 9 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language, identity, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and…

    $5 – $30
  • Fri 10

    Women’s Only Handbuilding with Clay

    April 10 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Women’s Only Handbuilding with Clay
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: Fridays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dates: Friday: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 MAKE UP: 5/1 (skip Good Friday, 4/3) Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class is for military-connected women over 18 years or older. Create a one-of-a-kind collection…

    $25
  • Fri 10

    Arts Together’s Rainbow Dance Company

    April 10 @ 2:00 pm - April 11 @ 3:30 pm Arts Together’s Rainbow Dance Company
    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. (Recommended for ages 6+)

    $15
  • Fri 10

    Arts Together’s Rainbow Dance Company

    April 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Arts Together’s Rainbow Dance Company
    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. (Recommended for ages 6+)

    $15
  • Fri 10

    2026 Down Home Concert Series: Well, I Declare: America at 250

    April 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

    Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m. A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh Orchestra: $42.90-$48.26 members; $48.26-$53.62 public Rear: $24.67 Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.  BUY TICKETS ONLINE, OR CALL OUR BOX OFFICE AT…

  • Fri 10

    My Fair Lady

    April 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language, identity, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and…

    $5 – $30
  • Fri 10

    1776

    April 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm 1776
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles…

    $33
  • Sat 11

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Sat 11

    One-Day Lightbox Poetry Playshop

    April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: 1:00-4:00 pm Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Enjoy poetry in 3-D! Join us as we explore fun and fluid play with watercolor and words through haiku. You'll be guided to paint, then create a cube and design it with your own original poetry, and illumination. Poems will come from your own life experiences. Haiku…

    $10
  • Sat 11

    From Mud a Garden Grows: Painting Emotional Connections with Nature

    April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join studio artist Leslie Pruneau for a painting workshop that explores both the external and internal landscapes that connect us.From the Mud Grows a Garden: Painting Emotional Connections with NatureFocus: Painting: Nature Scenes | Instructor: Leslie PruneauIt is a wonder to see vibrant life emerge from a muddy plot of soil! And similarly, in painting,…

  • Sat 11

    Chalk of the Town

    April 11 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Holly Springs Cultural Center 300 W Ballentine St, HOlly Springs

    Chalk of the Town is a community art event in partnership with Arts Holly Springs that celebrates the visual arts and allows everyone in the community, no matter their skill level, to show off their artistic side. Shop the full-scale art market highlighting a variety of artistic mediums from local artist vendors, observe artists in…

    Free
  • Sat 11

    My Fair Lady

    April 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language, identity, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and…

    $5 – $30
  • Sat 11

    1776

    April 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm 1776
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles…

    $33
  • Sun 12

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 12 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Sun 12

    Artspace Open Studio

    April 12 @ 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 12

    My Fair Lady

    April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language, identity, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and…

    $5 – $30
  • Sun 12

    Meet the Author: Elaine Neil Orr

    April 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Oberlin Regional Library 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh

    Join us for a conversation with novelist and NC State professor Elaine Neil Orr, author of Dancing Woman. Elaine will discuss her personal relationship to the content of the Nigeria-set novel, her research process, and what we learn by bringing apparently disparate cultures into contact in fiction. She’ll also give a brief reading from her…

    Free
  • Sun 12

    1776

    April 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 1776
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles…

    $33
  • Sun 12

    Roll, Release and Reset

    April 12 @ 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 13

    Paint the Parks: Green Hills County Park

    April 13 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Green Hills County Park 9300 Deponie Dr, Raleigh

    Artists are invited to come out to Green Hills County Park to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s Park, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can paint anywhere in the park (excluding non-public spaces) from park opening to 30 minutes before closing,…

    Free
  • Mon 13

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Mon 13

    Moving with Parent & Tot

    April 13 @ 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 13

    Women’s Only Needle Felting: Sculpting & Painting with Wool

    April 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Women’s Only Needle Felting: Sculpting & Painting with Wool
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: Mondays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Dates: Mon: 3/9; 3/16; 3/23 Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class is for military-connected women over 18 years or older. Wool can be used as a medium to paint a landscape or a portrait or be…

    $25
  • Mon 13

    Beginning Painting Workshop

    April 13 @ 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 13

    Beginning Jazz Workshop

    April 13 @ 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…

  • Tue 14

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Tue 14

    Beer and Banjos: The Stillhouse Junkies

    April 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    You loved the Stillhouse Junkies at the 2025 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival (they kicked off our Kickoff Celebration AND played the festival itself), and we’re thrilled to have them back in town! Colorado-based acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation…

    Free
  • Wed 15

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Wed 15

    Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop

    April 15 @ 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…

  • Wed 15

    On The Steps Concert Series: Shana Tucker

    April 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

    Tickets: $35 all ages Experience an intimate acoustic evening "in the round" featuring renowned Vocalist, Cellist and Storyteller, SHANA TUCKER. You’ll sit amongst only 100 patrons for a face-to-face performance of Shana’s unique genre of ChamberSoul, which weaves jazz, roots, folk, acoustic pop and a touch of R&B into melodies that echo in your head…

    $35
  • Thu 16

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 16 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Thu 16

    The Write Stuff! Creative Writing Group

    April 16 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Write Stuff! Creative Writing Group
    Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

    If you enjoy creative writing or would like to try it for the first time, then this Creative Writing Workshop may be just the place for you. Everyone will work together to explore creative writing in a safe, open, and encouraging environment. You may bring a short story or chapter from a larger body of…

    Free
  • Thu 16

    My Fair Lady

    April 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language, identity, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and…

    $5 – $30
  • Fri 17

    Women’s Only Handbuilding with Clay

    April 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Women’s Only Handbuilding with Clay
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: Fridays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dates: Friday: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 MAKE UP: 5/1 (skip Good Friday, 4/3) Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class is for military-connected women over 18 years or older. Create a one-of-a-kind collection…

    $25
  • Fri 17

    Black Box Dance Theatre Company Choreography Concert

    April 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Black Box Dance Theatre Company Choreography Concert
    William Peace University, Kenan Recital Hall 15 East Peace Street, Raleigh

    Black Box Dance Theatre is a collective of dancers, choreographers, and community-makers that boldly shape the Triangle dance scene. As a Raleigh-based nonprofit and professional modern dance company, our mission is to create transformative, human-centered dance experiences that connect communities, build courage, and inspire understanding. This April 17th and 18th at 7PM, join us for…

    $25
  • Fri 17

    2026 Down Home Concert Series: The HillBenders Present … BeatleGrass: A Bluegrass Tribute to the Beatles

    April 17 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

    Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m. A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public Rear: $24.67 Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.  BUY TICKETS ONLINE, OR…

  • Fri 17

    My Fair Lady

    April 17 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language, identity, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and…

    $5 – $30
  • Fri 17

    1776

    April 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm 1776
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles…

    $33
  • Sat 18

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Sat 18

    Arts on the Block

    April 18 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Artspace's 2nd annual block party - celebrating the power of community and visual art!Arts on the Block is a free block party for all ages hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with 50+ local vendors, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make…

  • Sat 18

    Arts on the Block

    April 18 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    201 E Davie St 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Artspace's 2nd annual block party - celebrating the power of community and visual art! Arts on the Block is a free block party for all ages hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make…

  • Sat 18

    Artspace 40th Anniversary — Creative Connection and Artmaking

    April 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Learn expressive typography and hand-lettering to create your own poster celebrating Artspace's 40-year legacy!Join us to celebrate 40 years of Artspace with this free workshop!Participate in a graphic artmaking session to help us capture the significance (or poetic sentiments) of Artspace to our community. We’ll teach you how to use expressive and graphic typography and…

  • Sat 18

    Senior Showcase

    April 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 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
  • Sat 18

    Purpose Beyond Performance, Continuum

    April 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Venture Hall @ Marbles Kids Museum 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    "Continuum" is TheGifted Arts’ upcoming Purpose Beyond Performance experience—an inspiring fashion and theater celebration of growth, artistry, and the powerful threads that connect past, present, and future. Through bold creative expression and moving performance, including live vocal performances, dance and theater, Continuum invites audiences into a transformative evening that honors journey, identity, and the evolving…

    $20 – $50
  • Sat 18

    Black Box Dance Theatre Company Choreography Concert

    April 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Black Box Dance Theatre Company Choreography Concert
    William Peace University, Kenan Recital Hall 15 East Peace Street, Raleigh

    Black Box Dance Theatre is a collective of dancers, choreographers, and community-makers that boldly shape the Triangle dance scene. As a Raleigh-based nonprofit and professional modern dance company, our mission is to create transformative, human-centered dance experiences that connect communities, build courage, and inspire understanding. This April 17th and 18th at 7PM, join us for…

    $25
  • Sat 18

    My Fair Lady

    April 18 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language, identity, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and…

    $5 – $30
  • Sat 18

    1776

    April 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm 1776
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles…

    $33
  • Sun 19

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 19 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Sun 19

    Sip + Stitch

    April 19 @ 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 19

    Artspace Open Studio

    April 19 @ 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 19

    Open Mic Night

    April 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Oberlin Regional Library 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh

    Come join fellow writers for a literary open mic! Participants will have up to four minutes each to read their writing aloud, whether it be short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or anything in between. If you don't wish to read, feel free to simply enjoy the performances. Registration is requested for those planning to read.

    Free
  • Sun 19

    My Fair Lady

    April 19 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm My Fair Lady
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language, identity, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and…

    $5 – $30
  • Sun 19

    Senior Showcase

    April 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 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 19

    Family Studio Sunday: Springtime Stamping!

    April 19 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: 3:00-5:00 pm Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 Be prepared to have fun and get messy. This workshop we will use food such as oranges, celery and potatoes to make unexpected shapes using colors we choose. You will take home lots of little pieces of art. This is the perfect event for the whole family…

    Free
  • Sun 19

    1776

    April 19 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 1776
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence… if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles…

    $33
  • Sun 19

    Roll, Release and Reset

    April 19 @ 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 20

    The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

    April 20 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 pm The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
    Pullen Arts Center

    The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies. Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and…

    Free
  • Mon 20

    Moving with Parent & Tot

    April 20 @ 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 20

    Women’s Only Needle Felting: Sculpting & Painting with Wool

    April 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Women’s Only Needle Felting: Sculpting & Painting with Wool
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: Mondays, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Dates: Mon: 3/9; 3/16; 3/23 Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class is for military-connected women over 18 years or older. Wool can be used as a medium to paint a landscape or a portrait or be…

    $25
  • Mon 20

    Beginning Painting Workshop

    April 20 @ 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 20

    Beginning Jazz Workshop

    April 20 @ 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 20

    PineCone Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam

    April 20 @ 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…

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