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  • May 2026

  • Tue 26

    BEER AND BANJOS: The Cajammers

    May 26 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Cajammers are a Durham-based band bringing their highly danceable mix of Cajun, zydeco, and swamp pop to the Beer and Banjos stage at Bowstring Brewyard in Raleigh this week.…

  • Wed 27

    Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026

    May 27 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026
    Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Fine Arts League of Cary (FALC) and Cary Family Dental are proud to present the 16th Annual Wake County Teen Art Exhibition starting May 6, 2026. The exhibition, featuring…

    Free
  • Wed 27

    Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop

    May 27 @ 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…

  • Wed 27

    Artist Exhibition

    May 27 @ 2:00 pm - July 22 @ 4:00 pm Artist Exhibition

    Solo Exhibition Featured Artist Donovan Woods is a Neo-Soulism visual artist that blends imagination with lived experiences to craft expressive cultural painting narratives. His work is deeply rooted in the…

    Free
  • Wed 27

    Wake Forest Writers’ Group

    May 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wake Forest Writers’ Group
    Wake Forest Community Library 400 E Holding Ave, Wake Forest

    Discuss the craft of storytelling, exchange feedback, and engage in writing prompts that spark creativity in a welcoming environment. Find great resources here: guides.wake.gov/writinggroups For ages 17+

    Free
  • Thu 28

    Artist Exhibition

    May 28 @ 2:00 pm - July 23 @ 4:00 pm Artist Exhibition

    Solo Exhibition Featured Artist Donovan Woods is a Neo-Soulism visual artist that blends imagination with lived experiences to craft expressive cultural painting narratives. His work is deeply rooted in the…

    Free
  • Fri 29

    Women’s Only Handbuilding with Clay

    May 29 @ 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…

    $25
  • Fri 29

    Artist Exhibition

    May 29 @ 2:00 pm - July 24 @ 4:00 pm Artist Exhibition

    Solo Exhibition Featured Artist Donovan Woods is a Neo-Soulism visual artist that blends imagination with lived experiences to craft expressive cultural painting narratives. His work is deeply rooted in the…

    Free
  • Fri 29

    “Burning Coal Theatre Presents KidsWrite! Festival 2026”

    May 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm “Burning Coal Theatre Presents KidsWrite! Festival 2026”
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    Every spring Burning Coal Theatre accepts original one-act play submissions for our KidsWrite! series to encourage the young writers of North Carolina! This is a terrific opportunity for budding playwrights…

    $10
  • Sat 30

    Afternoon of Art: A Joint Force Event!

    May 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    The Joel Center 115 W. Young Street, Rolesville

    The Joel Fund and Black Box Dance Theatre are joining forces to offer veterans and military families an afternoon of workshops in dance, story, and 2-D art projects. NO dance…

    Free
  • Sat 30

    Artist Exhibition

    May 30 @ 2:00 pm - July 25 @ 4:00 pm Artist Exhibition

    Solo Exhibition Featured Artist Donovan Woods is a Neo-Soulism visual artist that blends imagination with lived experiences to craft expressive cultural painting narratives. His work is deeply rooted in the…

    Free
  • Sat 30

    Topsy-Turvy, a night of magicians and character comedy

    May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Brightleaf Square 905 West Main Street, Durham

    Join us for Topsy Turvy, a night of magicians and character comedy! This performance is a chance for magicians to try out new tricks and for comedians to test out…

    $20
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