BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//United Arts Wake County - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:United Arts Wake County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://unitedarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for United Arts Wake County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250809T161609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T161609Z UID:10003117-1756944000-1757203199@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Hopscotch Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Hopscotch Music Festival is an annual three-day music festival in downtown Raleigh\, North Carolina\, United States. With more than 120 bands\, Hopscotch is known for adventurous lineups\, memorable performances\, and a fan-friendly atmosphere. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/hopscotch-music-festival/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Concert END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250902T041019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T041035Z UID:10005907-1756837800-1756846800@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Beer and Banjos: The Onyx Club Boys DESCRIPTION: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. \nTips 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. \nThis week\, North Carolina acoustic string band Onyx Club Boys bring their blend of Django jazz and swing music to the Beer and Banjos stage. They describe themselves as “curiously exotic\, yet pleasantly familiar.” Learn more about the Onyx Club Boys here. \n  URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/beer-and-banjos-the-onyx-club-boys/ LOCATION:Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard\, 1930 Wake Forest Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27608\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer and Banjos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Onyx-Club-Boys-BB-2025-169-for-event-tEXR98.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T173000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215953Z UID:10003037-1756652400-1756661400@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Many moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-mattress/2025-08-31/ LOCATION:NRACT\, 7713 Lead Mine Road\, Raleigh\, 27615 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Once.Mattress-03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Raleigh Arts &%3B Creative Theatre (NRACT)":MAILTO:info@nract.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T220031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T220031Z UID:10003028-1756647000-1756648800@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:United Strings of Color at African American Cultural Festival DESCRIPTION:United Strings of Color will feature composers of color at this year’s African American Cultural Festival\, held Labor Day weekend on Fayetteville Street Mall in Raleigh. USC will perform at the Village Stage on the steps of the Wake County Courthouse. More information about the entire festival can be found here: https://www.aacfestival.org/ URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/united-strings-of-color-at-african-american-cultural-festival/ LOCATION:Fayetteville Street\, 443 Fayetteville Street\, Raleigh\, 27601 CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DSC01361-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215953Z UID:10003036-1756582200-1756591200@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Many moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-mattress/2025-08-30/ LOCATION:NRACT\, 7713 Lead Mine Road\, Raleigh\, 27615 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Once.Mattress-03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Raleigh Arts &%3B Creative Theatre (NRACT)":MAILTO:info@nract.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250808T171038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T191109Z UID:10003116-1756558800-1756566000@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Artist Tour w/ huiyin zhou DESCRIPTION:Join artist huiyin zhou for a tour of the exhibition\, 辫 (biān) / 彼岸 (bǐ àn)\, plus guided meditation\, journaling\, and space for reflection\n\n\nJoin artist huiyin zhou for a tour of the exhibition\, 辫 (biān) / 彼岸 (bǐ àn). This is an intentionally slow and intimate space with a brief guided meditation\, walkthrough of the exhibit\, prompts for journaling and conversation\, and self-guided exploration. Feel free to bring cushions\, yoga mats\, and anything other objects for comfort. \n \nAbout the exhibition \nThrough photography\, family archives\, ephemera\, writing\, collage\, installation\, and participatory art\, 辫（biān) /彼岸（bǐ àn）embraces both the artists and their works as at once the shore and the water. The standing shores — individual legacies of (im)migration and wars their families endured — are braided by tender waters: the intimacy and care they share as collaborators and chosen family. \nHere\, the boundary between land and water is not fixed. The shoreline is never static nor linear\, but cared with fluidity: wave\, water\, crossing\, merging. When we look closely\, it touches our feet — tickling\, grounding. When we gaze from afar\, it becomes the horizon. A space of transcendence. Of becoming. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant. \n \nAbout Artspace \nArtspace 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 \n \nParking and Accessibility \nFree 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). \nExplore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/artist-tour-w-huiyin-zhou/ LOCATION:Artspace\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cc4e1a66f9c74c347f4a277760f4ce4a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215953Z UID:10003035-1756495800-1756504800@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Many moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-mattress/2025-08-29/ LOCATION:NRACT\, 7713 Lead Mine Road\, Raleigh\, 27615 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Once.Mattress-03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Raleigh Arts &%3B Creative Theatre (NRACT)":MAILTO:info@nract.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250815T171306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T171306Z UID:10004237-1756323000-1756326600@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Learning Curves DESCRIPTION:RALEIGH\, NC – Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to announce the premiere of the one-woman show Learning Curves\, by Jake Lipman\, developed in Matt Hoverman’s Go Solo Workshop\, directed by Susan Gross. \nLearning Curves is an autobiographical solo show about an invitation to a middle school reunion\, and the twists and turns of coming of age\, as seen through the eyes of a grown woman. \nLearning Curves will run for one performance only\, Wednesday\, August 27th\, 2025 at 7:30 pm at the Murphey School\, located at 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27604. The performance is one hour long without an intermission. All tickets are $10. Tickets and additional information can be found at www.burningcoal.org or by calling the box office at (919) 834-4001. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/learning-curves/ LOCATION:Burning Coal Theatre\, 224 Polk St\, Raleigh\, 27604 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Learning-Curves_poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Burning Coal Theatre":MAILTO:info@burningcoal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250826T034013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T034029Z UID:10004623-1756233000-1756242000@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Beer and Banjos: Grand Shores DESCRIPTION: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. \nTips 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. \nThis week\, Chapel Hill duo Grand Shores returns to Beer and Banjos with their fascinating blend of Americana sounds and West African folk music. You just gotta hear it to believe it! The Beer and Banjos Allstars will be on hand to host. Learn more about Grand Shores here. \n  \nGrand Shores URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/beer-and-banjos-grand-shores/ LOCATION:Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard\, 1930 Wake Forest Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Grand-Shores-BB-2025-16_9-event-panel-HCD3Y3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250726T012502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T034005Z UID:10003018-1756148400-1756155600@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:PineCone Open Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nJam leader Ron Raxter is pictured far left playing the upright bass. (photo by Tom Beck)\nFacilitated 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. \nIn the colder months the jam is held in the TransferCo Ballroom. (photo by Maurice Melvin)\nWhether 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. \nPlease 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! \nThe PineCone Bluegrass Jam meets on the fourth Monday of each month at Transfer Co. Food Hall in downtown Raleigh. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/pinecone-open-bluegrass-jam-6/ LOCATION:TransferCo Food Hall\, 500 E Davie St\, Raleigh\, 27601 CATEGORIES:Jam Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BEK5285-scaled-rC7DUX.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T173000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215953Z UID:10003034-1756047600-1756056600@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Many moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-mattress/2025-08-24/ LOCATION:NRACT\, 7713 Lead Mine Road\, Raleigh\, 27615 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Once.Mattress-03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Raleigh Arts &%3B Creative Theatre (NRACT)":MAILTO:info@nract.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T163000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250814T200750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T200750Z UID:10004236-1756047600-1756053000@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Raleigh Little Theatre's Second Stage: Exit\, Pursued by a Bear DESCRIPTION:Raleigh Little Theatre is thrilled to announce a brand new initiative for the 2025-2026 season: the Second Stage Series. This exciting new series will be dedicated to exploring narratives and themes that are not often part of our mainstage programming. We hope these staged readings will offer an opportunity to engage with bold\, often challenging\, material that pushes boundaries\, explores new perspectives\, and broadens the horizons of both our artists and audiences. \nExit\, Pursued by a Bear \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Mikki Marvel \nNan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon (acting as her emotional—and actual—cheerleader)\, a sex worker named Sweetheart\, and the words of William Shakespeare\, she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance\, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. Through this night of emotional trials and ridiculous theatrics\, Nan and Kyle are both freed from their past in this smart\, wonderfully dark yet hopeful revenge comedy. \nPerformances: Saturday\, August 23\, 2025 at 7pm and Sunday\, August 24\, 2025 at 3pm\nLocation: Green Room\nTicket reservations open: Monday\, August 18 @ noon URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/raleigh-little-theatres-second-stage-exit-pursued-by-a-bear/2025-08-24/ LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 ORGANIZER;CN="Raleigh Little Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@raleighlittletheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215953Z UID:10003033-1755977400-1755986400@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Many moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-mattress/2025-08-23/ LOCATION:NRACT\, 7713 Lead Mine Road\, Raleigh\, 27615 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Once.Mattress-03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Raleigh Arts &%3B Creative Theatre (NRACT)":MAILTO:info@nract.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250814T200750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T200750Z UID:10004235-1755975600-1755981000@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Raleigh Little Theatre's Second Stage: Exit\, Pursued by a Bear DESCRIPTION:Raleigh Little Theatre is thrilled to announce a brand new initiative for the 2025-2026 season: the Second Stage Series. This exciting new series will be dedicated to exploring narratives and themes that are not often part of our mainstage programming. We hope these staged readings will offer an opportunity to engage with bold\, often challenging\, material that pushes boundaries\, explores new perspectives\, and broadens the horizons of both our artists and audiences. \nExit\, Pursued by a Bear \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Mikki Marvel \nNan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon (acting as her emotional—and actual—cheerleader)\, a sex worker named Sweetheart\, and the words of William Shakespeare\, she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance\, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. Through this night of emotional trials and ridiculous theatrics\, Nan and Kyle are both freed from their past in this smart\, wonderfully dark yet hopeful revenge comedy. \nPerformances: Saturday\, August 23\, 2025 at 7pm and Sunday\, August 24\, 2025 at 3pm\nLocation: Green Room\nTicket reservations open: Monday\, August 18 @ noon URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/raleigh-little-theatres-second-stage-exit-pursued-by-a-bear/2025-08-23/ LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 ORGANIZER;CN="Raleigh Little Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@raleighlittletheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250618T194347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T194347Z UID:10001724-1755975600-1755981000@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Rhythm & Reels - Blue Cactus Concert DESCRIPTION:Join us on select Saturday evenings at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre for a night of music and movies under the stars. Our 2025 music lineup boasts a variety of genres from nu-funk to garage punk\, and features several bands from Western North Carolina! So come groove with GRAMMY® Award-winning band King Garbage\, let loose with Asheville’s Impending Joy\, and enjoy family favorite movies under the stars at #RRApex\nBring your family and friends\, pack a picnic basket\, and come enjoy a memorable\, magical summer evening! Concerts begin at 7:00pm\, movies begin at dusk. To learn more about the event visit thehalle.org or follow @thehalleapex on Instagram and Facebook \nEvents 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. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/rhythm-reels-blue-cactus-concert/ LOCATION:Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre\, 2600 Evans Rd\, Apex\, 27502 CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RR-social-posts-Instagram-Post-45-11.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Halle Cultural Arts Center":MAILTO:halleculturalartscenter@apexnc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250626T142513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T154044Z UID:10002032-1755946800-1755961200@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Summer Celebration 2025 DESCRIPTION:Send off the summer with us at our Summer Celebration with art experiences and fun for all ages!\n\n\nYou’re invited to the family event of the summer! Join Artspace and partners for Summer Celebration featuring a youth art exhibition\, hands-on art making activities and demonstrations. Plus\, beat the heat with free snow cones and popcorn while supplies last! \nFree to attend and open to the public. Registration is not required\, but will help us anticipate attendance! \nFeatured Activities: \n\nExplore youth art exhibitions by artists grades 1-12\nCreate your own tactile collages inspired by Eric Carle\nEnjoy free snow cones and popcorn while supplies last\nInteract with life-sized puppets from Paperhand Puppets\nExplore the connections between nature and art with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences\n\nThanks to our Summer Celebration supporters: City of Raleigh Arts Commission\, NC Arts Council\, and United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. \nAbout Artspace // \nArtspace 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 \nParking and Accessibility // \nFree 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). \nExplore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/summer-celebration-2025/ LOCATION:Artspace\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1dc266a8f91449e9f8c8735e73380932.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215953Z UID:10003032-1755891000-1755900000@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Many moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-mattress/2025-08-22/ LOCATION:NRACT\, 7713 Lead Mine Road\, Raleigh\, 27615 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Once.Mattress-03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Raleigh Arts &%3B Creative Theatre (NRACT)":MAILTO:info@nract.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T000000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250820T185234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T185234Z UID:10004616-1755648000-1755648000@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Jazz DESCRIPTION: URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/jazz/ LOCATION:NC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250819T025609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T025609Z UID:10004244-1755628200-1755637200@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Beer and Banjos: Momma Molasses DESCRIPTION: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. \nTips 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. \nThis week\, Momma Molasses returns to her home state of North Carolina for an encore performance at Beer and Banjos. Expect songs steeped in classic country\, bluegrass\, and gospel\, a unique fingerpicking guitar style\, and a LOT of fun from the stage. Get a taste of Momma Molasses here. The night’s festivities will be hosted by the Beer and Banjos Allstars\, joined by old pal and fiddler extraordinaire Isabelle Parker. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/beer-and-banjos-momma-molasses/ LOCATION:Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard\, 1930 Wake Forest Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27608\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer and Banjos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Momma-Molasses-BB-2025-169-event-page-xaIQ8f.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T210000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250719T012504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T025509Z UID:10002712-1755543600-1755550800@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:PineCone Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam DESCRIPTION: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! \nFacilitator 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. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/pinecone-beginners-bluegrass-jam-5/ LOCATION:Harry’s Guitar Shop\, 556 Pylon Dr\, Raleigh\, 27606 CATEGORIES:Jam Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Beginners_Jam_Harrys_06_2022a-scaled-jjySFU.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T173000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215953Z UID:10003031-1755442800-1755451800@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Many moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-mattress/2025-08-17/ LOCATION:NRACT\, 7713 Lead Mine Road\, Raleigh\, 27615 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Once.Mattress-03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Raleigh Arts &%3B Creative Theatre (NRACT)":MAILTO:info@nract.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T144000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250825T182707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T182707Z UID:10002652-1755439200-1755441600@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Cheerful Cellists: an Interactive Concert DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, family-friendly cello concert at Peach Road Cultural Center on August 17 at 2 pm! Our program features light and accessible pieces where we’ll invite audience members to join along with our cellists (on simple instruments like shakers and Boomwhackers) so come ready to hear and try new things as part of this experience! Listeners ages 3 and up are welcome\, and those 12 and under should have a parent in attendance. \nThis concert is free to attend though tickets must be reserved in advance due to limited seating capacity. If you’d like to make a donation to support our ensemble you may do so via Venmo or Paypal to jgCello. Donations are warmly welcomed and greatly appreciated. \nAdditionally “this project is supported by United Arts\, Raleigh Arts\, and the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.” Their Artist Support Grant made the purchase of much of today’s equipment possible\, as well as supported Jean in her time composing her pieces on today’s program. We thank you so much! URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/cheerful-cellists-an-interactive-concert/ LOCATION:Peach Road Cultural Center\, 911 Ileagnes Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EB-Cheerful-Cello-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="jgCello":MAILTO:jean@jgcello.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250725T232607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T184028Z UID:10003009-1755428400-1755435600@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Sip + Stitch DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace! URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/sip-stitch-4/ LOCATION:201 E Davie St\, 201 East Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/6a650e6d9be5e146144dc9c1714c1ad2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250618T194400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T194400Z UID:10001723-1755374400-1755381600@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Rhythm & Reels - "A Minecraft Movie" Movie DESCRIPTION:Join us on select Saturday evenings at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre for a night of music and movies under the stars. Our 2025 music lineup boasts a variety of genres from nu-funk to garage punk\, and features several bands from Western North Carolina! So come groove with GRAMMY® Award-winning band King Garbage\, let loose with Asheville’s Impending Joy\, and enjoy family favorite movies under the stars at #RRApex\nBring your family and friends\, pack a picnic basket\, and come enjoy a memorable\, magical summer evening! Concerts begin at 7:00pm\, movies begin at dusk. To learn more about the event visit thehalle.org or follow @thehalleapex on Instagram and Facebook \nEvents 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. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/rhythm-reels-a-minecraft-movie-movie/ LOCATION:Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre\, 2600 Evans Rd\, Apex\, 27502 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RR-social-posts-Instagram-Post-45-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Halle Cultural Arts Center":MAILTO:halleculturalartscenter@apexnc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T223000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250627T130351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T130351Z UID:10002043-1755372600-1755383400@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Waitress DESCRIPTION:One of the most beloved Broadway musicals in recent seasons makes its way to Theatre Raleigh in a new production that will make you laugh and touch your heart. Featuring unforgettable music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles\, the story centers on Jenna\, a baker who dreams of escaping her job\, small town and rocky marriage. Adapted from the 2007 film\, it’s an uplifting and inspiring celebration of friendship\, motherhood\, and the magic of a homemade pie. Waitress promises to be a sweet slice of musical heaven! URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/waitress/2025-08-16/2/ LOCATION:De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center\, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road\, Raleigh ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Event-Squares-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Raleigh":MAILTO:info@theatreraleigh.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215953Z UID:10003030-1755372600-1755381600@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Many moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-mattress/2025-08-16/ LOCATION:NRACT\, 7713 Lead Mine Road\, Raleigh\, 27615 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Once.Mattress-03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Raleigh Arts &%3B Creative Theatre (NRACT)":MAILTO:info@nract.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250627T130351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T130351Z UID:10002042-1755352800-1755363600@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Waitress DESCRIPTION:One of the most beloved Broadway musicals in recent seasons makes its way to Theatre Raleigh in a new production that will make you laugh and touch your heart. Featuring unforgettable music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles\, the story centers on Jenna\, a baker who dreams of escaping her job\, small town and rocky marriage. Adapted from the 2007 film\, it’s an uplifting and inspiring celebration of friendship\, motherhood\, and the magic of a homemade pie. Waitress promises to be a sweet slice of musical heaven! URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/waitress/2025-08-16/1/ LOCATION:De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center\, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road\, Raleigh ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Event-Squares-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Raleigh":MAILTO:info@theatreraleigh.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T223000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250627T130351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T130351Z UID:10002041-1755286200-1755297000@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Waitress DESCRIPTION:One of the most beloved Broadway musicals in recent seasons makes its way to Theatre Raleigh in a new production that will make you laugh and touch your heart. Featuring unforgettable music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles\, the story centers on Jenna\, a baker who dreams of escaping her job\, small town and rocky marriage. Adapted from the 2007 film\, it’s an uplifting and inspiring celebration of friendship\, motherhood\, and the magic of a homemade pie. Waitress promises to be a sweet slice of musical heaven! URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/waitress/2025-08-15/ LOCATION:De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center\, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road\, Raleigh ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Event-Squares-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Raleigh":MAILTO:info@theatreraleigh.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250801T215953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T215953Z UID:10003029-1755286200-1755295200@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Once Upon a Mattress DESCRIPTION:Many moons ago in a far-off place\, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son\, Prince Dauntless\, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince\, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is\, until the “shy” swamp princess\, Winnifred the Woebegone\, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test\, marry her prince\, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs\, by turns hilarious and raucous\, romantic and melodic\, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all\, a princess is a delicate thing. URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/once-upon-a-mattress/2025-08-15/ LOCATION:NRACT\, 7713 Lead Mine Road\, Raleigh\, 27615 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Once.Mattress-03-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Raleigh Arts &%3B Creative Theatre (NRACT)":MAILTO:info@nract.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T223000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150707 CREATED:20250627T130351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T130351Z UID:10002040-1755199800-1755210600@unitedarts.org SUMMARY:Waitress DESCRIPTION:One of the most beloved Broadway musicals in recent seasons makes its way to Theatre Raleigh in a new production that will make you laugh and touch your heart. Featuring unforgettable music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles\, the story centers on Jenna\, a baker who dreams of escaping her job\, small town and rocky marriage. Adapted from the 2007 film\, it’s an uplifting and inspiring celebration of friendship\, motherhood\, and the magic of a homemade pie. Waitress promises to be a sweet slice of musical heaven! URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/waitress/2025-08-14/ LOCATION:De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center\, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road\, Raleigh ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unitedarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Event-Squares-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Raleigh":MAILTO:info@theatreraleigh.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR