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  • December 2025

  • Tue 2

    Then & Now: A History of the Pullen Arts Community

    November 1, 2025 - January 25, 2026
    Pullen Arts Center

    Then & Now: A History of the Pullen Arts Community, is an exhibition that explores Pullen’s history and celebrates the art that’s created by members, instructors, and staff. The exhibition…

    Free
  • Tue 2

    Once On This Island

    December 2, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 pm Once On This Island
    Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

    This is a highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid. Once on a Caribbean island, a little girl is rescued from a disastrous…

  • Wed 3

    Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop

    December 3, 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…

  • Thu 4

    Pottery + Plants – Holiday Edition| Adult Class (ages 16+)

    December 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pottery + Plants – Holiday Edition| Adult Class (ages 16+)
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Hand-build a ceramic plant pot and get a free plant from our partners at Copperline Plant Co. Instructor: Mary Parker This is a two- part workshop that will meet on…

  • Thu 4

    Here in America

    December 4, 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…

    $5 – $30
  • Fri 5

    Artspace First Friday

    December 5, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    201 E Davie St 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 First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of…

    Free
  • Fri 5

    First Friday at CoLab: Unfinished

    December 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    The CoLab Raleigh 14 Glenwood #17, Raleigh

    Get a glimpse at works in progress. People like to think of the new year as a fresh start, where all of our undertakings from the previous year come to…

    Free
  • Fri 5

    RYC Christmas Concert

    December 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    First Presbyterian Church 112 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The WCPE String Quartet plays as part of the Raleigh Youth Choir Christmas Concert

  • Fri 5

    Cinderella

    December 5, 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,…

    $36
  • Fri 5

    Here in America

    December 5, 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…

    $5 – $30
  • Sat 6

    Cinderella

    December 6, 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,…

    $36
  • Sat 6

    The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company

    December 6, 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…

    $30 – $50
  • Sat 6

    The Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition

    December 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Moore Square 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh

    The Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition is a culturally inclusive holiday celebration that will fill downtown Raleigh with joyous carolers, lively performances, a holiday village, food trucks, family-friendly activities, a vintage…

  • Sat 6

    Threading Memories: Text & Image as Creative Archiving | (ages 16+)

    December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join huiyin zhou for an art making workshop that explores the intimate interplay between text and image.This event was postponed from September 20 to December 6.Join huiyin zhou for a…

  • Sat 6

    The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company

    December 6, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 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…

    $30 – $50
  • Sat 6

    Cinderella

    December 6, 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,…

    $36
  • Sat 6

    The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company

    December 6, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 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…

    $30 – $50
  • Sat 6

    Here in America

    December 6, 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…

    $5 – $30
  • Sun 7

    Cinderella

    December 7, 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,…

    $36
  • Sun 7

    Artspace Open Studio

    December 7, 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 7

    Here in America

    December 7, 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…

    $5 – $30
  • Sun 7

    Cinderella

    December 7, 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,…

    $36
  • Sun 7

    Roll, Release and Reset

    December 7, 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…

  • Mon 8

    Moving with Parent & Tot

    December 8, 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…

  • Mon 8

    Beginning Painting Workshop

    December 8, 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,…

  • Mon 8

    Beginning Jazz Workshop

    December 8, 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…

  • Tue 9

    Beer and Banjos: Barefoot Manner

    December 9, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The musical adventurers of Barefoot Manner have reconvened for a tour of the Triangle, and of course they’re making a stop at this week’s Beer and Banjos! Come hang and…

    Free
  • Tue 9

    Holiday Pops

    December 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Avenue, Cary

    Concert Singers of Cary presents Holiday Pops: Timeless Tidings and Festive Firsts! This beloved annual tradition at the bedecked Cary Arts Center is sure to get you in the holiday…

    $25
  • Tue 9

    Joy of the Season

    December 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    A beloved Raleigh holiday tradition! The Chorale’s 170-voice Symphonic Choir, Chamber Choir, and Youth Choir accompanied by brass ensemble, percussion, piano, and organ return to Meymandi Concert Hall to sing…

    $35 – $40
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