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  • January 2026

  • Tue 13

    Languages of Love with Jessica Fichot

    January 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W Garner Rd, Garner

    Singer, songwriter, and accordionist Jessica Fichot is a lot like her hometown of Paris: French at heart, but with a soul that's truly international. Experience the sounds of French chansons, Chinese swing, and gypsy jazz in a blend of sound that’s both modern and nostalgic. Tickets include intimate seating on stage, a sweet array of…

    $30
  • Tue 13

    Oberlin Writers’ Group: Time Travel

    January 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Oberlin Regional Library 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh

    The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to remember the past and to reflect on our experiences of previous years. Join us for a writing exercise where we'll do just that. Registration is requested. If you signed up for the Sunday session, please do not sign up for this session.

    Free
  • Tue 13

    Beer and Banjos: Wilted Plums (Plus a Bob Weir Tribute)

    January 13 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Add a little saxgrass to your life with the Wilted Plums, making their return to Beer and Banjos this week. The Beer and Banjos Allstars will host and play a few songs in honor of the late, great Bob Weir. Reach out your hand, if your cup be empty, and enjoy an evening of music and…

    Free
  • Wed 14

    Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop

    January 14 @ 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 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…

  • Sat 17

    Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy

    January 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy
    North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join the Journey into Timeless Tradition Artist Ummah is thrilled to welcome Arabic Calligraphy Master, Farzana Razzaque, for an in-person introduction to Arabic Calligraphy workshop--hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Art. This special two day experience invites the Triangle community to discover the beauty, discipline, and spirit of the traditional Islamic Arts. Arabic language…

    $60
  • Sat 17

    Caribbean Express: A Look at the Light Within

    January 17 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Sertoma Art Center 1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh

    Sertoma Arts Center Presents: M.U.S.E. M.U.S.E. is a collective uplifting Latina voices through visual art, shared cultural memory, and collective expression. We invite you to attend the opening reception and connect with the artists as they share what inspires their work, what drives their creativity, and the importance of their stories.

    Free
  • Sat 17

    Artist Talk with Anna Lee

    January 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join multimedia artist Anna Lee and curator Annah Lee for a discussion of Anna's solo exhibition on view at Artspace Dec 5-Feb 2.Join artist Anna Lee and former Artspace Creative Director Annah Lee for a conversation on animation, the dissonance of living in the age of technology, memory, and more as they discuss Anna's solo…

  • Sat 17

    Scatterbrain Screenings

    January 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join Scatterbrain Screenings for a free curated animation screening featuring local animators!Scatterbrain Screenings is a screening series highlighting the animation community in and around the NC Triangle. Join us for a screening and Q&A session with a lineup of amazing animators!The screening begins at 6pm. The event is free and open to the public. Registration…

  • Sat 17

    2026 Down Home Concert Series: Loudon Wainwright III

    January 17 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    A.J. Fletcher Theater 2 E. South Street, Raleigh

    Lobby doors open 6:30 p.m. | Theater doors open 7 p.m. | Showtime 7:30 p.m. A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | Raleigh Orchestra: $48.26 members; $53.62 public Balcony: $42.90 members; $48.26 public Rear: $24.67 Ticket prices shown here include facility fee and sales tax.  BUY TICKETS ONLINE, OR…

  • Sun 18

    Sip + Stitch

    January 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    201 E Davie St 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!

  • Sun 18

    Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy

    January 18 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy
    North Carolina Museum of Art 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Join the Journey into Timeless Tradition Artist Ummah is thrilled to welcome Arabic Calligraphy Master, Farzana Razzaque, for an in-person introduction to Arabic Calligraphy workshop--hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Art. This special two day experience invites the Triangle community to discover the beauty, discipline, and spirit of the traditional Islamic Arts. Arabic language…

    $60
  • Sun 18

    Artspace Open Studio

    January 18 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 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

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Big thank you to Commissioner Tara Waters for join Big thank you to Commissioner Tara Waters for joining us today at Joyner Elementary for the Artists in Schools program by Living Rhythms #wakearts #arts919 #ais4all
Wake County Visual Artists come on and raise up!! Wake County Visual Artists come on and raise up!! Our friends at South Arts have returned with the Southern Prize & State Fellowships. 

Nine visual artists across the South will receive $80,000 in awards. AL • FL • GA • KY • LA • MS • NC • SC • TN 
* Fee-Waiver Deadline: March 11 
* Application Deadline: March 18  @southartsorg
Larry (from Venezuela) and Joe (from Winston Salem Larry (from Venezuela) and Joe (from Winston Salem) shared so much bilingual, musical fun with these kiddos yesterday! #ais4all #wakearts #arts919
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 High Sc Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 High School Spoken Word Competition produced in partnership with the Raleigh Fine Arts Society.

1st place: Sophie Britton, Enloe High School, Marks/Not Alone

2nd place: Selina Sentosa Harmon, Green Hope High School, Invisible Hand

3rd place: Shia Raine Edwards, Enloe High School, A Taste of the Black Experience
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