Harmonic Chaos
2025-07-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Block Gallery, Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Art exhibition featuring new works from Martha Thorn and Tonya Thornton. Opening reception Thursday 5/8 5:30-7:30.

PineCone Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam
2025-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Harry’s Guitar Shop, 556 Pylon Dr, Raleigh, 27606
This jam is open to all musicians, not only beginners! It is a learning jam, though, to help those who are still learning the basics of bluegrass music and playing with other musicians. It is open to participants of all ages and abilities. This is a great opportunity for participants to learn basic jam etiquette before jumping into a traditional jam. We’ll spend the first hour playing together in a single large group, stopping frequently to discuss the songs. The second hour, we like to break off into two smaller groups and put our new jam skills into practice!
Facilitator Jef Walter is a local musician who plays with Hank Smith & the Beer & Banjos All-Stars (every Tuesday at The Raleigh Times Bar) and other groups; he also mentors The Loblollies youth bluegrass band.

Beer and Banjos: Wilted Plums
2025-07-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly evening of roots music every Tuesday at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Hosted by the mighty local musicians known collectively as the Beer and Banjos Allstars, these weekly concerts feature guest musicians and take place on Bowstring’s spacious patio when the weather allows, or inside by the bar when rain, heat, or cold threaten the vibe.
Tips for the musicians are gratefully accepted (look for a helper walking around with a bucket for cash and QR codes for online tips), and don’t forget to check out the merch table. Bowstring serves tasty pizza and other food as well as cold beer and other beverages.
This week, beat the heat with cutting-edge acoustic group the Wilted Plums. Come see why they describe themselves on Instagram as “saxgrass.”

Square Dance Open House - no experience needed!
2025-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 | st. James United Methodist Church, Carson Hall, 3808 St. James Church Road, Raleigh, 27604
The Best Dancers Are the Ones Laughing!
Never square danced before? Think you’ve got two left feet? Perfect — you’ll fit right in!
Join us for a lively Square Dance Open House, where the music is upbeat, the laughter is contagious, and messing up is half the fun. No experience? No partner? No problem! Our friendly caller will guide you through simple moves, and you’ll be dancing (and laughing) in no time.
Come for the fun, stay for the smiles. Whether you’re dancing or just soaking up the good vibes, this is your chance to try something new and meet a fantastic group of people.
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: St. James United Methodist Church, Carson Hall, 3808 St. James Church Rd, Raleigh, NC
💲 Admission: FREE!
Children age 10 and up are welcome with a participating adult.
No experience. No partner. No problem. Just bring your sense of humor and a willingness to have fun.
We can’t wait to see you there — grab your free spot now!
🎟️ Click “Register” to RSVP via Eventbrite
For more info: https://squaredanceraleigh.com

You Are Glowing! Neon Fashion Party at Artspace
2025-07-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Wear your best neon fashion and join artist Candy Carver for a night out in an immersive black light art installation!

✨ Wear your best neon fashion and join artist Candy Carver for the best art party of the summer among her black-light art installation, Find Your Glimmer! ✨
Explore the installation, make your own glimmer jewelry, party with the artist, and connect with art enthusiasts in the Triangle!
Featured DJ: MAXSUNLOVE
Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
Find Your Glimmer Artist Statement //
“This is a multi media, black light activated art installation that envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. I utilize multiple surfaces and mediums to convey light filled messages and emotions. It’s a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time.”
Find Your Glimmer is supported by SEEK Raleigh– a program by Raleigh Arts.
About Candy Carver //
Candy Carver is a self taught, North Carolina based artist. She creates electric and brightly colored, contemporary artwork. It encompasses bold colors and utilizes abstract design alongside figurative subjects. Creating allows her to fill her reservoir of joy and impact others in a similar way.
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About Artspace //
Artspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace, visit artspacenc.org
Parking and Accessibility //
Free street parking is available on Davie Street. Metered parking is available on adjacent streets. There are also several pay lots/decks nearby: City Market parking lot, Blount Street parking deck, and several Secure P lots for night + weekend parking (314 E Davie St, 415 S Person St, 417 S Person St).
Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.

Hadestown: Teen Edition
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-07-26 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-07-27 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-31 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-01 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-02 20:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-03 15:00 - 17:30 | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a journey to the underworld and back through the retelling of a haunting Greek tragedy. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Hadestown pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Presented as the culmination of RLT’s 2025 Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage summer program.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
Directed by Terra Hodge
Presented by RLT’s Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage. Learn more about the TOS/TBS Program.
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com
Art © by SpotCo
Hadestown: Teen Edition is a full-length adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, presented by RLT’s 2025 Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage summer program. This version is modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.

PineCone Youth Bluegrass Jam Camp
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-01 | Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, 27513
Bluegrass Jam Camp – July 28-August 1, 2025
Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC
PineCone’s Bluegrass Jam Camp is a full-day camp for intermediate fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and upright bass students (ages 10-17) looking to learn new repertoire and build their bluegrass jam toolkit while jamming with others. Instructors: Charles Pettee, Pattie Kinlaw, Hank Smith.
**Students will spend time indoors and outdoors and are expected to provide their own instruments, snacks and lunches. Pen, paper, and a recording device are recommended as well.**
For more info, visit our Camps page.

PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam
2025-07-28 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.

Beer and Banjos: Bill Moore
2025-07-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly evening of roots music every Tuesday at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Hosted by the mighty local musicians known collectively as the Beer and Banjos Allstars, these weekly concerts feature guest musicians and take place on Bowstring’s spacious patio when the weather allows, or inside by the bar when rain, heat, or cold threaten the vibe.
Tips for the musicians are gratefully accepted (look for a helper walking around with a bucket for cash and QR codes for online tips), and don’t forget to check out the merch table. Bowstring serves tasty pizza and other food as well as cold beer and other beverages.
This week, we’re celebrating the new generation of bluegrass with a solo set from Carolina Bluegrass Band guitarist Bill Moore and a sendoff set for Alanabeth Duncan, the Loblollies banjo player who’s heading off to Morehead State University’s bluegrass program this fall.

Darryl Matthews: PLAYING TO WIN
2025-08-01 09:00 - 2025-08-31 21:00 | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, 27605
With the “Playing to Win” solo art exhibition, artist Darryl Matthews captures the spirit, grit, and determination of athletes across a wide range of sports genres. From the elegance of a figure skater mid-spin to the raw power of a boxer in the ring and a powerhouse baseball player on the field, each piece offers a unique perspective on the physical and emotional depths of sports. Drawing inspiration from his personal connection to athleticism and martial arts, the artist blends vivid colors, expressive forms, and intricate details to honor the determination and artistry inherent in every sport.

Artspace First Fridays
2025-08-01 17:00 - 22:00 | Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio artists

A Celebration of Bluegrass with Rebecca Frazier
2025-08-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, 27513
A free outdoor concert at Cary’s Page-Walker Center featuring flatpicking guitarist Rebecca Frazier. This event also celebrates the end of PineCone’s 2025 Bluegrass Jam Camp with a performance from our talented young campers. The concert is free and in a beautiful garden setting. The audience is encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics. A food truck will also be on hand. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on Cary’s Weather Delays & Cancellations page.

“Wandering Between Worlds” Art Exhibition
2025-08-02 - 2025-10-26 | Pullen Arts Center
“Wandering Between Worlds” Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center, from August 2 through October 26, 2025. I (Min Zhong ZC) am privileged to have 12 landscape paintings in this exhibition, alongside other six fellow artists’ work. Please check the hours before you stop by. Below link for exhibition details:
https://raleighnc.gov/arts/services/arts-centers/wandering-between-worlds-exhibition-pullen-arts-center

Calm within Chaos - An Art Healing Workshop for Anxiety Relief
2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | The Studio Apex, 106 W Chatham Street, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
Anxiety & Stress Relief Through Art
Join us for a calming, creative workshop in beautiful downtown Apex at The Studio. We’ll begin with grounding breathwork, followed by a guided neurographic drawing experience—a powerful, science-backed method that helps rewire stress into calm through mindful, expressive art.
No art skills needed—just come as you are. You’ll leave with a personal piece of artwork and a renewed sense of peace you can carry home.
Led by Noureen Shaikh, a certified Art Therapy Coach, this session blends creativity and mindfulness to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself.
All materials provided
No experience necessary
You’ll take home a personal calming artwork
