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  • May 2026

  • Thu 14

    Artist Exhibition

    May 14 @ 2:00 pm - July 9 @ 4:00 pm Artist Exhibition

    Solo Exhibition Featured Artist Donovan Woods is a Neo-Soulism visual artist that blends imagination with lived experiences to craft expressive cultural painting narratives. His work is deeply rooted in the search for an essence, drawing inspiration from the timeless spirit of the Harlem Renaissance as well as paradoxes found in Neo-Expressionist art. Jan. 31- Mar.28…

    Free
  • Thu 14

    PineCone Old Time Jam at Riparian

    May 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Riparian Provision Company 1408 S. Saunders St., Raleigh, NC, 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…

  • Fri 15

    Dear Evan Hansen

    May 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Dear Evan Hansen
    De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh

    The Broadway phenomenon that took the world by storm! With its electrifying score, written by the Oscar-winning team, Pasek and Paul, Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of a high school senior struggling to belong in a world that feels overwhelming. Raw, emotional, and unforgettable, this show is a powerful exploration of hope, heartbreak, and…

    $55 – $60
  • Fri 15

    Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026

    May 15 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026
    Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Fine Arts League of Cary (FALC) and Cary Family Dental are proud to present the 16th Annual Wake County Teen Art Exhibition starting May 6, 2026. The exhibition, featuring the work of more than 100 high school students, will be on display at Meredith College’s Frankie G. Weems Gallery May 6-27, 2026, with a…

    Free
  • Fri 15

    Women’s Only Handbuilding with Clay

    May 15 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Women’s Only Handbuilding with Clay
    The Joel Fund 822 S White Street, Wake Forest

    When: Fridays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Dates: Friday: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 MAKE UP: 5/1 (skip Good Friday, 4/3) Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older. This particular class is for military-connected women over 18 years or older. Create a one-of-a-kind collection…

    $25
  • Fri 15

    Artist Exhibition

    May 15 @ 2:00 pm - July 10 @ 4:00 pm Artist Exhibition

    Solo Exhibition Featured Artist Donovan Woods is a Neo-Soulism visual artist that blends imagination with lived experiences to craft expressive cultural painting narratives. His work is deeply rooted in the search for an essence, drawing inspiration from the timeless spirit of the Harlem Renaissance as well as paradoxes found in Neo-Expressionist art. Jan. 31- Mar.28…

    Free
  • Fri 15

    “Suite Surrender” Spring Play

    May 15 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

    It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel -- assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance...that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and…

    $12 – $18
  • Sat 16

    Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival

    May 16 - May 17
    Fayetteville Street 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh

    Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North Carolina. Held annually on the third weekend of May in beautiful downtown Raleigh, the festival is a 2 day event and features an Art Market comprised of approximately 175 juried visual artists from across the United States showcasing…

    Free
  • Sat 16

    Write Now! 2026

    May 16 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    The McKimmon Center at North Carolina State University 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh

    Write Now! 2026 is a one-day, multi-track conference for established and aspiring writers. Our keynote presenters are Newbery Medal-winning children's author Meg Medina and New York Times best-selling author Molly Guptill Manning. Breakout sessions include Crafting Emotion on Purpose, Adventures in Researching, 50 Years a Writer: 10 Career Lessons From the Freelance Trenches, Writing for…

    $119 – $125
  • Sat 16

    Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026

    May 16 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026
    Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Fine Arts League of Cary (FALC) and Cary Family Dental are proud to present the 16th Annual Wake County Teen Art Exhibition starting May 6, 2026. The exhibition, featuring the work of more than 100 high school students, will be on display at Meredith College’s Frankie G. Weems Gallery May 6-27, 2026, with a…

    Free
  • Sat 16

    Artist Exhibition

    May 16 @ 2:00 pm - July 11 @ 4:00 pm Artist Exhibition

    Solo Exhibition Featured Artist Donovan Woods is a Neo-Soulism visual artist that blends imagination with lived experiences to craft expressive cultural painting narratives. His work is deeply rooted in the search for an essence, drawing inspiration from the timeless spirit of the Harlem Renaissance as well as paradoxes found in Neo-Expressionist art. Jan. 31- Mar.28…

    Free
  • Sat 16

    “Suite Surrender” Spring Play

    May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC, United States

    It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel -- assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance...that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and…

    $12 – $18
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