United Arts Wake County

Moving with Parent & Tot
2025-12-29 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, 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.

Roll, Release and Reset
2025-12-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, 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 balls to promote relaxation and release tension in the muscles. Join us to improve your pelvic floor health and overall well-being.

Motown and Soul Christmas
2025-12-28 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, 27511
Step into the magic of Motown & Soul Christmas, a dazzling holiday revue filled with smooth harmonies, glittering lights, and timeless classics that defined a generation. From the unforgettable sounds of The Four Tops, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and more — this festive celebration captures the heart and soul of Motown like never before. With powerhouse vocals, slick choreography, and the joyful energy of the season, Motown & Soul Christmas is the perfect way to celebrate with family, friends, and music lovers of all ages.

Artspace Open Studio
2025-12-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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

Motown and Soul Christmas
2025-12-27 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 15:00 - 17:00 | The Clayton Center, 111 East Second Street, Clayton, 27520

Limbo
2025-12-26 17:00 - 2025-12-27 21:00 | A Photographers Place, 5100 Lacy Ave STE 100, Raleigh, 27609
My name is Michée (mi-shay) Zodulua, and Limbo is a photo and audio installation that explores psychological suspension, collective consciousness, and the feeling of displacement within one’s own environment. The work centers on a black-and-white image of seventeen individuals frozen mid-air against a black background, suspended between rising and falling, paired with directional audio that plays their recorded reflections—spoken after confronting themselves in a mirror with existential prompts—layered with music. The piece is designed to slow the viewer down and subtly draw them into an intimate experience, encouraging deeper engagement in contrast to today’s shortened attention spans shaped by constant digital consumption. Limbo reflects the modern condition of existing in an in-between state, where the reach of the internet and social media allows us to experience everything at once, blurring boundaries of time, place, and identity. Rooted in my experience as a Raleigh native who has grown estranged from an ever-changing home, the work speaks to broader cultural feelings of displacement amid rapid growth and transformation, using layered voices and suspended bodies to mirror a shared state of uncertainty, introspection, and transition.

Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop
2025-12-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, 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 honor and understand their unique physicality.
Next, dancers will explore different ways to generate movement phrases. Inspired by poetry, visual art, and personal experience, we will create dances; accessing the wisdom of the body to express our relationship to the world, each other, and ourselves.
No prior dance experience needed, just a willing heart <3

PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam
2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 | TransferCo Food Hall, 500 E Davie St, Raleigh, 27601
The monthly PineCone Bluegrass Jam is a “circle jam,” where musicians gather in a circle and play together. Tunes are played up to speed and everyone interested in playing bluegrass instruments is welcome.
This jam will be held outdoors when weather permits. TransferCo has a beautiful patio, with lots of room for pickers and spectators alike. There’s also a spacious ballroom just off the Food Hall that’s got room for a nice sized circle.
Jam leader Ron Raxter is pictured far left playing the upright bass. (photo by Tom Beck)
Facilitated Ron Raxter, the repertoire includes both instrumentals and vocal songs. Ron is one of PineCone’s founding members and is active in a number of local jams. He’s a retired attorney, bass player and was part of the local organizing committee that helped recruit IBMA’s World of Bluegrass to Raleigh.
In the colder months the jam is held in the TransferCo Ballroom. (photo by Maurice Melvin)
Whether you’re a first-time jammer or a veteran, you’re welcome to learn the tunes and play along, or just listen and observe! However, please note that this is not a “learning” or “slow” jam. If you want to play at a slower tempo you might want to check out our monthly “Beginners’ Jam” at Harry’s Guitar Shop. Regardless, this is a great place to meet other musicians who share your enthusiasm for bluegrass.
Please remember – every jam is different! This jam tends to draw a big crowd, and it is open to musicians of all skill levels. Please help us make sure that newer players feel welcome! Also, big, mixed level jams can be challenging. Patience and kindness are appreciated!
The PineCone Bluegrass Jam meets on the fourth Monday of each month at Transfer Co. Food Hall in downtown Raleigh.

Beginning Jazz Workshop
2025-12-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, 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 way. No prior experience necessary.

Beginning Painting Workshop
2025-12-22 17:45 - 18:45 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, 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.

The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company
2025-12-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-21 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00 | A.J. Fletcher Theater, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, 27601
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 of our Nutcracker Suite (12/18, 6pm only). Visit: https://www.caryballetcompany.org/nutcracker for ticket links and details

Cinderella
2025-12-21 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
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, this beloved fairy tale comes to life on stage. Join Ella, her mischievous stepfamily, a charming prince, and a Fairy Godmother who makes the impossible possible in this heartwarming celebration of kindness, courage, and holiday magic!
Based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault
Adaptation and lyrics by Jim Eiler
Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy
Directed by Ruthie Martinez
Cinderella – Prince Street Players Version is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Here in America
2025-12-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
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 Tree Theatre in November 2024.
(NOTE: This production runs from December 4th through December 21st, with showings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and showings on Sundays at 2:00 pm.)

Sip + Stitch
2025-12-21 11:00 - 13:00 | 201 E Davie St, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!
