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  • May 2025

  • Fri 16
    May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Private Cathedral album release show (with Lalitree Darnielle)

    The Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham

    The Pinhook presents an album release show for Private Cathedral, with Lalitree Darnielle supporting. All ages early show. Private Cathedral are a transatlantic art-pop band dreamed up by multi-instrumentalists Wendy Spitzer and Genevieve Dawson. From North Carolina (USA) and Scotland, respectively, Wendy and Genevieve draw on baroque pop, art-rock, and chamber music to produce a…

    $10 – $12
  • Fri 16
    May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Private Cathedral album release show (with Lalitree Darnielle)

    The Pinhook 117 W Main St, Durham

    The Pinhook presents an album release show for Private Cathedral, with Lalitree Darnielle supporting. All ages early show. Private Cathedral are a transatlantic art-pop band dreamed up by multi-instrumentalists Wendy Spitzer and Genevieve Dawson. From North Carolina (USA) and Scotland, respectively, Wendy and Genevieve draw on baroque pop, art-rock, and chamber music to produce a…

    $10 – $12
  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Old-Time Banjo Workshop with Laura Boosinger

    John Chavis Memorial Park Multipurpose Room 4 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Learn old-time banjo from Laura Boosinger. She’ll also open for Della Mae’s Down Home Concert in Fletcher Opera Theater in the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on May 16. This workshop is part of a series designed to support traditional artists from the 26 counties in Western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene.…

    $25
  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Shakespeare in the Park: Othello

    Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605 Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, NC, United States

    Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, love, and prejudice. Noble Moorish general Othello, secretly married to his beloved Desdemona, chooses his friend Cassio for a promotion rather than his trusted but duplicitous ensign, Iago. Enraged, Iago weaves a complex scheme that…

    Free
  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Spring Concert 2

    Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Final major event of year.

  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Swan Lake

    Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    Rekindle your passion for Swan Lake. This season’s production brings Swan Lake back to its roots, inspired by Marius Petipa’s original 1895 version and Tchaikovsky’s resonant score. The story, revolving around the tragic romance of Prince Siegfried and the swan princess Odette, reveals the universal dialogue between light and darkness, love and deception.

  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Senior Showcase

    The Senior Showcase

    The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

    Visit the historic Halle Cultural Arts Center for a fun and festive performance by our talented 55+ community! Audiences of all ages will enjoy a variety of scenes and songs while students showcase their skills and passion for the performing arts. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our local community and enjoy some laughter…

    Free
  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    A Tapestry of Music: Spring Choir Concert

    Woodhaven Baptist Church 4000 Kildaire Farm Rd, Apex

    Join us this spring as Cary-Apex Youth Choir presents "A Tapestry of Music," featuring compositions inspired by colors both literal and figurative. Like the varied threads of a tapestry, this program will bring together a variety of musical styles and cultural representations to create a moving experience that celebrates our shared humanity. May 17, 4pm,…

    $5
  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Spring Concert 3

    Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Final major event of year.

  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Songs in Due Season

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

    Songs with seasonal relationships performed by all women's vocal group with teenage cello accompanist for several pieces.

    $12.00
  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Songs in Due Season

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

    Women’s vocal ensemble presenting the four seasons with teenage cello accompaniment.

    Free – $12.00
  • Sat 17
    May 17 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Sea, the Sky, the Abyss: Alzheimer’s Stories

    Westwood Baptist Church 200 Westhigh St, Cary

    “Sing anything. Love and music are the last to go.” (quote from the libretto) Alzheimer’s Disease has affected millions of people all over the world. The people who suffer from it, and those who know and care for them, must navigate a changing and challenging existence. At times somber, and at times humorous and inspirational,…

    $25
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Today the 2025 High School Spoken Word Competition Today the 2025 High School Spoken Word Competition finalists participated in a masterclass with Dasan Ahanu.  These young people have something to say!! @raleighfinearts @dasanahanu #spokenword #powerful #nextgen
It is with sadness and deep appreciation that we h It is with sadness and deep appreciation that we honor the life of Ginny Zehr. Ginny not only advanced the mission of United Arts—she dedicated her life to supporting artists, teachers, and arts organizations across Wake County. Our cultural community is stronger because she was part of it, and her commitment and spirit will continue to uplift our community.
Last call! We only have 2 more spots available for Last call! We only have 2 more spots available for our Words & Wine event tomorrow at Raleigh Wine Shop. Come get creative and cozy, with a mini writing workshop from Redbud Writing Project, snacks and a glass of wine on us.

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@raleighwineshop @redbudwriting
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