United Arts Wake County

WTF Town Hall
2024-06-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-06-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-06-10 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
A series of weekly Town Hall forums curated by The National Women’s Theatre Festival about, for, and with theatremakers. Town Hall events take place every Monday night in April & May from 7:30-9pm ET on Zoom. Register for free through Eventbrite.

Ex-Boyfriends
2024-06-23 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
Step into Maya’s world of love, laughter and heartbreak as she takes you on a wild ride through the complex landscape of her past relationships in Ex=Boyfriends. This thought-provoking and hilarious show delves into the depths of Maya’s psyche, where her ex-boyfriends double as manifestations of her inner struggles. From grappling with religion to challenging toxic masculinity, each former flame represents a unique facet of Maya’s emotional journey. Get ready to laugh, cry, and reflect on love, life, and the tangled threads that connect us all.

Radio
2024-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
Radio tells the story of Charlie Fairbanks, who was born in the dead center of the United States at the dead center of the 20th century. Americans are going to the moon, and Charlie’s sure he’ll be the first one there. But as he shines his spotlight on the moon, so too does it illuminate the darker side to his nation’s history.

Radio
2024-06-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-06-16 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
Radio tells the story of Charlie Fairbanks, who was born in the dead center of the United States at the dead center of the 20th century. Americans are going to the moon, and Charlie’s sure he’ll be the first one there. But as he shines his spotlight on the moon, so too does it illuminate the darker side to this nations story

Rhythm & Reels Concert
2024-06-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, 27502
Join us on select Saturday evenings at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre for a night of music or a movie under the stars. This Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm, we welcome Greylan Hall and The Nasty Kings! They will putting on a blusey rock show for you to jam out to!
Bring your family and friends, break out the dancing shoes, and come enjoy a memorable, magical summer evening!
Events are held at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre (2600 Evans Road.) Load up the kids, lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic dinner and show up early for good seats! No Pets or Alcohol allowed.

A House (After Ibsen’s Ghosts)
2024-06-22 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-06-15 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
In Burning Coal’s production of A House (after Ibsen’s Ghosts), adapted by Lucius Robinson and Jerome Davis from the play by Henrik Ibsen, the ‘father of modern drama’ and a notorious ‘ladies’ man, we meet the Alvings and the Engstrands, two families at polar opposite ends of the economic spectrum (and all played by actor Lucius Robinson.) In this one-person show, Burning Coal regular and current Baltimore resident Lucius Robinson stars under the direction of Burning Coal Artistic Director Jerome Davis. In the play, we watch as a disease, not to be talked about in polite company, comes to infest not just its immediate victim, but the entire community in which he lives. Incest, syphilis, an overbearing mother, a dead but not forgotten father, a maid who may be more than she seems, its all part of Ibsen’s world of secrets, shadows, lies and ghosts.

Home, by Samm Art Williams
2024-06-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
Optimistic and strong, Cephus Miles is content to work the land on the small North Carolina farm he inherited from his family. Everything is as it should be until his childhood sweetheart rejects him and goes off to college. Opposed to the war in Vietnam, Cephus refuses to serve and is imprisoned as a draft evader. By the time he is released, Cephus has lost his land to the tax collector, so he heads north to build a new life. With a good job and a slinky new girlfriend, he finds the big city exciting and rewarding. But soon the dream begins to fade—he loses his job and becomes involved in drugs and prostitution. Pulling himself together, Cephus returns to the land and his old sweetheart. They left to seek happiness elsewhere, and they have returned to one another older, wiser, and aware of the true meaning of HOME.

Pure Life Theatre and Burning Coal Theatre Present:
2024-06-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-06-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-06-16 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
Home by Samm Art Williams
Directed by Jade Arnold
Featuring Ajani Kambon, Moriah Williams, and Tydiam Coleman
Every year, Burning Coal Theatre uses its theatre space in Raleigh, NC, to foster young and emerging innovative theatre talent in a series of new works and plays in the summer months.
Optimistic and strong, Cephus Miles is content to work the land on the small North Carolina farm he inherited from his family. Everything is as it should be until his childhood sweetheart rejects him and goes to college. Opposed to the war in Vietnam, Cephus refuses to serve and is imprisoned as a draft evader. By the time he is released, Cephus has lost his land to the tax collector, so he heads north to build a new life. With a good job and a slinky new girlfriend, he finds the big city exciting and rewarding. But soon, the dream begins to fade—he loses his job and becomes involved in drugs and prostitution. Pulling himself together, Cephus returns to the land and his old sweetheart. They left to seek happiness elsewhere, and they have returned to one another older, wiser, and aware of the true meaning of HOME. Reception on opening night, June 8, to honor the late Samm Art Williams. Dr. Linda Kerr Norflett will discuss her friendship with Samm Art Williams and how they became friends when she invited him to be a guest artist at North Carolina Central University. Wendell Tabb will be introducing Dr. Norflett. The reception is free.

Cabaret Talkback – The Justice Theater Project
2024-06-16 15:45 - 16:30 | The Justice Theater Project, 8208 Brownleigh Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27617-7411, United States
Sunday, June 16th – Talkback with the Cast and Crew of CABARET immediately after the 3:30 p.m. show. No tickets are required to attend this talkback. No charge.
The Justice Theater Project
8208 Brownleigh Drive
Raleigh, NC 27617

Home, by Samm Art Williams
2024-06-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-06-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
Optimistic and strong, Cephus Miles is content to work the land on the small North Carolina farm he inherited from his family. Everything is as it should be until his childhood sweetheart rejects him and goes to college. Opposed to the war in Vietnam, Cephus refuses to serve and is imprisoned as a draft evader. By the time he is released , Cephus has lost his land to the tax collector, so he heads north to build a new life. With a good job and a slinky new girlfriend, he finds the big city exciting and rewarding. But soon the dream begins to fade–he loses his job and becomes involved in drugs and prostitution. Pulling himself together, Cephus returns to the land and his old sweetheart. They left to seek happiness elsewhere, and they have returned to one another older, wiser, and aware of the true meaning of HOME.

Ex-Boyfriends
2024-06-15 16:30 - 19:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
Step into Maya’s world of love, laughter, and heartbreak as she takes you on a wild ride through the complex landscape of her past relationships in Ex-Boyfriends. This thought-provoking and hilarious show delves into the depths of Maya’s psyche, where her ex-boyfriends double as manifestations of her inner struggles. From grappling with religion to challenging toxic masculinity, each former flame represents a unique fact of Maya’s emotional journey. Get ready to laugh, cry, and reflect on love, life and the tangled threads that connect us all.

Town of Knightdale African American Festival
2024-06-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC, 27545, United States
The Town of Knightdale, in partnership with Choice FM and the Knightdale – Wake Forest Education Foundation, invites you to join us for the African American Festival in Knightdale. It is a family-centered festival celebrating African American culture with live music, arts and crafts, vendors, community resources, and ethnic foods. It will provide an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the unique traditions, customs, and beliefs of the African American community.

A House (After Ibsen’s Ghosts)
2024-06-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
In Burning Coal’s production of A House (After Ibsen’s Ghosts), adapted by Lucius Robinson and Jerome Davis from the play by Henrik Ibsen, the ‘father of modern drama’ and a notorious ‘ladies’ man we meet Alvings and the Engstrands, two families at polar opposite ends of the economic spectrum (and all played by actor Lucius Robinson.) In this one-person show, Burning Coal regular and current Baltimore resident Lucius Robinson stars under the direction of Burning Coal Artistic Director Jerome Davis. In the play, we watch as a disease, not to be talked about in polite company, comes to infest not just its immediate victim, but the entire community in which he lives. Incest, syphilis, an overbearing mother, a dead but not forgotten father, a maid who may be more than she seems, its all part of Ibsen’s world of secrets, shadows, lies and ghosts.
