United Arts Wake County

Beginning Jazz Workshop
2025-11-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Beer and Banjos: Laika’s Lost
2025-11-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Laika’s Lost will take the music of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones to new heights at this week’s Beer and Banjos, and you’re invited to come along for the ride!
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.

Once On This Island
2025-11-12 07:30 - 2025-11-23 23:00, 2025-11-13 07:30 - 2025-11-24 23:00, 2025-11-14 07:30 - 2025-11-25 23:00, 2025-11-15 07:30 - 2025-11-26 23:00, 2025-11-16 07:30 - 2025-11-27 23:00, 2025-11-17 07:30 - 2025-11-28 23:00, 2025-11-18 07:30 - 2025-11-29 23:00, 2025-11-19 07:30 - 2025-11-30 23:00 | Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, 27616
This is a highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid. Once on a Caribbean island, a little girl is rescued from a disastrous storm by four gods—Asaka, Mother of the Earth; Agwé, god of Water; Erzulie, goddess of Love; and Papa Ge, demon of Death. So starts the myth told in this breathtaking story of joy, sorrow and the triumph of love against all forces. Told with Caribbean rhythms and instruments, this Tony Award-winning musical is a testament that a beautiful story simply told has the power to inspire and heal all.
Nov 12-23
Wed-Sat at 7:30 PM
Sat at 2:00 PM
Sun at 3:00 PM

Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop
2025-11-12 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

Holiday Calm - Stress & Anxiety Relief Art Healing WOrkshop
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Junction West – 310 S West St Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27603, 310 S West Street, Suite 110, Raleigh, 27603
Join Art Healing with Noni for a Holiday Stress & Anxiety Relief Art Healing Workshop at Junction West in the Raleigh / Triangle area. Together, we’ll explore mindful artmaking and gentle reflection to help you release tension, restore inner peace, and find balance amid the holiday bustle.
Through guided art exercises, soothing conversation, and a supportive atmosphere, you’ll experience:
A calmer mind and lighter heart
A creative outlet for holiday stress and anxiety
Connection and community during a busy season
A renewed sense of peace, gratitude, and joy
You don’t need to be an artist—just bring yourself, an open mind, and perhaps a friend who could use some calm too.
All materials are provided. Water, tea, and snacks will be served.
Facilitator: Noni Shaikh — Certified Art Healing Coach & Artist

PineCone Old Time Jam at Riparian
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Riparian Provision Company, 1408 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9 pm at the Riparian Provision Company (1408 South Saunders Street, Raleigh). This is an up to speed, gather in a circle kind of jam. It’s led by great players who work to make sure there’s space for everyone in the tunes.
The leader picks a key (D, A and G are popular) and calls tunes in that key until it feels right to pick a new key and retune. The fiddlers traditionally call the tunes, but not always the jam leader. If you’re playing fiddle you should expect to be asked, “Hey, you got a good D tune?” While “no” is an acceptable answer, it’s good to have a tune in each key that you’d feel comfortable calling and kicking off.

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. Please remember – every jam is different! This jam tends to draw a good 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!
Recent tunes include:
Fly Around (D)
Soldier’s Joy (D)
Whiskey Before Breakfast (D)
Yellow Rose of Texas (D)
Booth (A)
John Brown’s Dream (A)
Kitchen Girl (A)
June Apple (A)
Nail That Catfish to the Tree (G)
Big Scotia (G)
Elk River Blues (G)
Jenny Run Away in the Mud in the Night (G)

Gentle Flow Yoga
2025-11-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Ages 16+
Perfect for parents dropping off their preschooler but open to all, this yoga class increases flexibility & strength. Students practice a varying series of gentle vinyasa flow poses with breath-work that gently awakens the body, mind, spirit, & senses. Each class ends with restorative relaxation, leaving students feeling refreshed & at peace. Suitable for all levels. Virtual option available.

Small is All’s Circle and Square
2025-11-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-15 11:30 - 12:00 | Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Rd, Garner, 27529
Circle and Square is a play designed for young children and their parents/caregivers to attend and enjoy together. In this interactive, movement-based story, audiences meet the free spirit Circle, and the highly structured Square who have a hard time figuring out how to play together because they are so different. Throughout the play, Circle and Square discover how to combine their unique gifts to have even more fun together than apart. (Recommended for ages 2-5)

Masterclass: Paul Watkins NC Symphony
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States
3-4 Ensembles perform for immediate feedback from cellist Paul Watkins.

Triangle Pride Jazz Band:
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | nc museum of natural science, 11 W. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Get ready for a night where jazz classics meet gaming nostalgia — from the timeless swing of In the Mood and Take the “A” Train to bold new twists on Bob-omb Battlefield and Still Alive, this concert promises an unforgettable mix of charm, groove, and surprise!
Things to expect;
– Cash Bar
– Special guests
– Live Music
– Dance floor to groove and sway
– A Raffle basket filled with goodies
– and sooooo much more!

Artspace Open Studio
2025-11-16 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

Kids Talent Show: It's Your Time to Shine!
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, 27616
​This is an inclusive kids talent show. 100% of the proceeds goes to scholarships for our families to receive therapy services. We welcome any and all talents! Rubik’s cube? Awesome! Info dumping? Yes, please! Poetry reading? Absolutely! Along with the classics such as dancing, singing, acting, and playing an instrument. The possibilities are endless! We are hoping this event gives ALL children a chance to share their talents while helping others in their community.
TheraFriends Community Partnership is a local nonprofit organization (therafriendscommunity.org). We aim to provide low to no cost therapy services (occupational & speech therapies) and related programs to children in the triangle. We also strive to create an inclusive and accessible community through outreach and education.
Link for kids to register ($25): https://forms.gle/rZ256cKU7oLDX8q6A
Link to tickets ($5): https://givebutter.com/793ZiC

From the Highlands to the Shire
2025-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, 27511
In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, the Triangle Wind Ensemble’s fall concert will feature a collection of our favorite pieces that we have played since our organization was founded. The season opener, From the Highlands to the Shire, will feature Malcolm Arnold’s Four Scottish Dances and Gandalf from Johan de Meij’s epic Symphony No. 1: The Lord of the Rings. We’ll also perform Shostakovich’s jubilant Festive Overture and Morton Lauridsen’s solemn O Magnum Mysterium. With bold fanfares and moments of profound reflection, this concert promises an afternoon of wonderful music-making.
Program to be selected from:
Festive Overture — Dmitri Shostakovich
Out of the Shadows — Henry Dorn
“Adagio and Phrygia” from Spartacus — Aram Khachaturian
Spiritual Suite — Margaret Bonds
This Kaleidoscope is Broken — Tyler Jones
Symphony No. 1 — Lord of the Rings, Mvt. I Gandalf — Johan de Meij
O Magnum Mysterium — Morton Lauridsen
Four Scottish Dances — Malcolm Arnold
March from Symphonic Metamorphosis — Paul Hindemith

Roll, Release and Reset
2025-11-16 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.

Moving with Parent & Tot
2025-11-17 10:00 - 23:00 | 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.

Beginning Painting Workshop
2025-11-17 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.

PineCone Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam
2025-11-17 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.

North Carolina Veteran Art Show
2025-11-18 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Durham Art Guild, DAG Golden Belt Gallery, Mill No. 1 at Golden Belt Campus, 800 Taylor St., Durham, 27701
Please join us for the North Carolina Veteran Art Show
from Tuesday, November 18th – Sunday, November 23rd.
The Joel Fund and Heart2Hand Veteran artist Lt. Colonel (retired), Bernardine Donato, are excited to host the six-day art exhibit in partnership with Durham Art Guild.
This art show will contain original pieces created by North Carolina Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This family-friendly event will showcase art from North Carolina veterans of all backgrounds, art levels, and branches of service.
An online gallery will also be on The Joel Fund’s Operation ART Online Gallery. We also have the opportunity to showcase Veteran artwork in an online gallery on the DAG website and during Third Friday Durham which is a monthly art walk and gallery crawl. Click here to see DAG Gallery at Golden Belt.
Third Friday Durham Art Walk Reception in the evening on Friday, November 21st. Light refreshments will be provided. Please visit this website to see the other events and galleries that are open for the evening! https://downtowndurham.com/thirdfriday-2/
The hours to view the artwork are as follows:
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov 18th – 22nd, 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, Nov 23rd, 12 pm – 6 pm
The Closing Artist’s reception will be on Sunday, November 23rd. More details to come.
There is free, paved parking on site with an accessible entrance.
If you have any questions please contact Isabella Brezenski
at 919 200 0886 or via email at isabella@thejoelfund.org.

Open Mic Night at Oberlin Regional Library
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, 27605
Come join fellow writers for a literary open mic at Oberlin Regional Library! Participants will have up to four minutes each to read their writing aloud, whether it be short fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or anything in between. If you don’t wish to read, feel free to simply enjoy the performances. Registration is requested for those planning to read.

Beer and Banjos: Yakamashii
2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
This week’s Beer and Banjos is headlined by Yakamashii, a “Southern gothic y’allternative band” from Chapel Hill with strong ties to UNC’s Carolina Bluegrass Band. The band name is Japanese for “noisy” — but this is a noise you won’t want to tune out!
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.
