United Arts Council

FilmFest by Rogue Dancer: RE-Sister edition (APRIL 2024)

Virtual

FilmFest by Rogue Dancer: RE-Sister edition (APRIL 2024) April 19 – May 5, 2024 https://www.roguedancer.org/filmfest-by-rogue-dancer FilmFest by Rogue Dancer is a DANCE film festival that offers a monthly curated on-line…

Free

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…

$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…

$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…

$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…

$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 &…

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.”…

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.”…

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…

$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…

$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…

$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.”…

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.”…

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…

$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…

$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.”…

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…

$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 &…

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…

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…

$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…

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…

$15

La Fille Mal Gardée presented by International Ballet Academy

Cary Academy Berger Hall 1500 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC, United States

Join us for a performance celebrating the joy of life!  La Fille Mal Gardée (The Wayward Daughter) is a ballet full of color and humor.  A comedy suitable for all…

$25.00

Alice in Wonderland and Balanchine’s ‘Who Cares?’

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

Join us on May 4th at the Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts, AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre, as the Cary Ballet Company proudly presents an enchanting evening of dance. Immerse…

$40 – $45

Alice in Wonderland and Balanchine’s ‘Who Cares?’

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

Join us on May 4th at the Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts, AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre, as the Cary Ballet Company proudly presents an enchanting evening of dance. Immerse…

$40 – $45

2024 Purpose Beyond Performance: Jubilee

Fairview Raleigh 1125 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States

This is the celebration of our artists completing a year of GiftedAcademy. This curriculum is designed to challenge our artists, educate them on their personal power, give context to the…

La Fille Mal Gardée presented by International Ballet Academy

Cary Academy Berger Hall 1500 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC, United States

Join us for a performance celebrating the joy of life!  La Fille Mal Gardée (The Wayward Daughter) is a ballet full of color and humor.  A comedy suitable for all…

$25.00

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…

$15

NC Indian and South Asian Film Festival

The Cary Theater 112 E. Chatham Street, Cary, NC, United States

North Carolina Indian and South Asian Film Festival promotes the film artistic appreciation, and exhibits independent films of South and East Asian Origin or by South and East Asian filmmakers…

$10

Triangle Youth Music – Spring Jazz Concert

Triangle Youth Music features four jazz bands during this concert. The Triangle Youth Jazz lab and Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform at 1:30 PM, followed by Triangle Youth 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 &…

Free

“My Perfect Nature” Duo Show, Jiahn Kang & Polina Vee

Peel Gallery 708 W Rosemary St, Carrboro, Carrboro

Celebrate the convergence of artistic expression at our exclusive duo art exhibition, 'My Perfect Nature,' featuring the captivating works of Jiahn Kang and Polina Vee. Jiahn Kang's pieces draw from…

free

“My Perfect Nature” reception

Peel Gallery 708 W Rosemary St, Carrboro, Carrboro

Opening reception day for My Perfect Nature. 'My Perfect Nature,' featuring the captivating works of Jiahn Kang and Polina Vee. Jiahn Kang's pieces draw from the vivid palette and intricate…

free

Halle Spring Play “Cheaters”

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

"Cheaters" - Spring Play May 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm and May 12 and 19 at 3pm Written by Michael Jacobs and directed by local legend, Kathleen Rudolph.…

$12 – $18

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…

$15

Galactic Family Day

Transport your family to another universe during Galactic Family Day. Join Artspace and partners for an extraterrestrial day featuring exhibitions by local artists, hands-on art making activities, artist demos, and…

Free

Spring Concert 1

Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh

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

Free

Halle Spring Play “Cheaters”

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

"Cheaters" - Spring Play May 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm and May 12 and 19 at 3pm Written by Michael Jacobs and directed by local legend, Kathleen Rudolph.…

$12 – $18

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…

$15

Halle Spring Play “Cheaters”

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

"Cheaters" - Spring Play May 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm and May 12 and 19 at 3pm Written by Michael Jacobs and directed by local legend, Kathleen Rudolph.…

$12 – $18

NCCMI: Spring Concert 2

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

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 &…

Free

Cinderella

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Carolina Ballet closes the season with the most enchanting version of Cinderella. This ballet features graceful choreography, charming music, and vivid costumes set against a backdrop of magical transformations and…

Blank – a reversal of the typical theater experience

The Justice Theater Project 8208 Brownleigh Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Justice Theater Project proudly presents BLANK, an innovative theatrical experience crafted by the creative genius Nassim Soleimanpour. Set to premiere on May 16, 2024 across multiple venues in the…

$20

BLANK

The Justice Theater Project 8208 Brownleigh Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

JOIN US FOR THE PREMIERE OF BLANK BY NASSIM SOLEIMANPOUR AS THE SHOW OPENS THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024, IN THREE DIFFERENT VENUES AROUND THE TRIANGLE ON MAY 16-19 AND MAY…

$10 – $20

African American Lecture Series

Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC 529 South Front Street, New Bern

Every Song Has a Story: Black Music’s Impact on America Can you hear them? Can you hear the notes … the beats … the unique musical rhythms and messages of…

BLANK

The Justice Theater Project 8208 Brownleigh Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

JOIN US FOR THE PREMIERE OF BLANK BY NASSIM SOLEIMANPOUR AS THE SHOW OPENS THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024, IN THREE DIFFERENT VENUES AROUND THE TRIANGLE ON MAY 16-19 AND MAY…

$10 – $20

Cinderella

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Carolina Ballet closes the season with the most enchanting version of Cinderella. This ballet features graceful choreography, charming music, and vivid costumes set against a backdrop of magical transformations and…

Blank – a reversal of the typical theater experience

The Justice Theater Project 8208 Brownleigh Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Justice Theater Project proudly presents BLANK, an innovative theatrical experience crafted by the creative genius Nassim Soleimanpour. Set to premiere on May 16, 2024 across multiple venues in the…

$20

Halle Spring Play “Cheaters”

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

"Cheaters" - Spring Play May 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 7:30pm and May 12 and 19 at 3pm Written by Michael Jacobs and directed by local legend, Kathleen Rudolph.…

$12 – $18

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…

$15

Cinderella

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Carolina Ballet closes the season with the most enchanting version of Cinderella. This ballet features graceful choreography, charming music, and vivid costumes set against a backdrop of magical transformations and…

Triangle Youth Music – Spring String Concert

Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Avenue, Cary

Triangle Youth Music string orchestras, the Triangle Youth String Sinfonia and Triangle Youth String Orchestra will perform string favorites and classics at this concert on May 18th at the Cary…

Cary-Apex Youth Choir’s Spring Concert!

Woodhaven Baptist Church 4000 Kildaire Farm Rd, Apex

We invite you to join us at Cary-Apex Youth Choir’s Spring Concert! Weaving stories through song, from the Americas to Europe, Asia, and New Zealand, “The Stories We Tell” will…

$5

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