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

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

I am in Need of Music

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh 3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join Oak City Voices for our last public performance of the 2023-24 season. All pieces encompass our mission of celebrating life and our love of music through song.

$10 – $12

Cary-Apex Youth Choir Placement Auditions

Green Level Baptist Church 8509 Green Level Church Road, Cary

Cary-Apex Youth Choir is accepting new singers ages 8-15 to join our Prelude and Lyric choirs for the 2024-2025 Season! Placement Auditions will be held on May 30, 2024 at…

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

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

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

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 Full Orchestra Concert

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

In this performance, Triangle Youth Music will feature their three full orchestras: The Triangle Youth Orchestra, Triangle Youth Symphony, and Triangle Youth Philharmonic. The concert will begin at 2:00 PM…

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

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

FilmFest by Rogue Dancer: DANCE Class ‘24 Edition (May 2024)

Rogue Dancer Productions On-Line, International, NC, United States

FilmFest by Rogue Dancer: DANCE Class ‘24 Edition (May 2024) May 24 – June 9, 2024 https://www.roguedancer.org/filmfest-by-rogue-dancer With the guidance of their mentors and teachers, students are finding their big…

Free

KidsWrite Festival 2024

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Every spring, Burning Coal Theatre receives play submissions from local 6th-12th graders that are then professionally produced for the public.  Burning Coal has assembled a team of skilled theatre artists…

$10

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

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

KidsWrite Festival 2024

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Every spring, Burning Coal Theatre receives play submissions from local 6th-12th graders that are then professionally produced for the public.  Burning Coal has assembled a team of skilled theatre artists…

$10

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

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

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

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

Art Exhibition: The Weight On My Shoulders

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Avenue, Garner

Addressing the Silent Battles: Drinking Gourd Gallery Presents Exhibition Spotlighting Men’s Mental Health in Civilian and Veteran Communities to highlight the pervasive, but often overlooked issue of men’s mental health.…

Free to the public

All the Colors of the World

Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh

As the Cyndi Lauper song proclaims, “True colors are beautiful, like a rainbow.” In this program the 40-voice chamber choir uses the concept of color in musical pieces like “My…

$35

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

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

Radio

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Radio tells the story of Charlie Fairbanks, who was born in the dead center of the United States at the dead center of the 20th century. Americans are going to…

$10.00

Ex-Boyfriends

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Step into Maya's world of love, laughter and heartbreak as she takes you on a wild ride through the complex landscape of her past relationships in Ex=Boyfriends. This thought-provoking and…

$10.00

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

Cabaret – Meet the Director, Nancy Rich

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

The Justice Theater Project Premieres the acclaimed musical Cabaret on Friday, June 7, 2024. We’ll pop the champagne for our traditional Opening Night, Meet the Director, Nancy Rich, with the…

Free for discussion

Ex-Boyfriends

Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

Step into Maya's world of love, laughter and heartbreak as she takes you on a wild ride through the complex landscape of her past relationships in Ex=Boyfriends. This thought-provoking and…

$10.00

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