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  • May 2026

  • Fri 8

    Shall We Dance?

    May 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Songs about dancing, as well as songs set in a specific dance rhythm or style, stretch throughout music history and across all cultures and nationalities. This program will sample a wide variety of music from the Renaissance to contemporary, including pop music, musical theatre, and world music. You’ll hear pieces by Schubert, Brahms, Britten, Copland,…

    $35
  • Fri 8

    “Suite Surrender” Spring Play

    May 8 @ 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
  • Fri 8

    Appalachian Spring with the North Carolina Symphony

    May 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Appalachian Spring with the North Carolina Symphony
    Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Hear spring unfold in sound as Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts what he calls "the most iconic piece of classical music to come out of the united States"—Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring Gabriela Ortiz: Kauyumari (evening performances only) Copland: Appalachian Spring Revueltas: La noche de los Mayas North Carolina Symphony Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

  • Sat 9

    Paint the Parks: American Tobacco Trail

    May 9 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    American Tobacco Trail 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex

    Artists are invited to come out to the American Tobacco Trail to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s Park, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can paint anywhere, being mindful of visitor flow along the trail, from park opening to 30 minutes…

    Free
  • Sat 9

    Wake Teen Art Exhibition May 6-27, 2026

    May 9 @ 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 9

    TheaterWorks USA’s The Pout-Pout Fish

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am TheaterWorks USA’s The Pout-Pout Fish
    Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W Garner Rd, Garner

    Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout. (Recommended for ages 3-8)

    $10
  • Sat 9

    Ritmo Latino Festival

    May 9 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    N. Academy Street, Cary, NC 1312 Annapolis Drive, Suite 204, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The Diamante Arts & Cultural Center presents the 22nd annual Ritmo Latino Festival, a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary on N. Academy Street. This festival celebrates many Latino/Hispanic cultures from the Americas and the Caribbean. Enjoy live music, dance, a great food court, KidZone with children’s activities, and more. Admission is free!

    Free
  • Sat 9

    TheaterWorks USA’s The Pout-Pout Fish

    May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm TheaterWorks USA’s The Pout-Pout Fish
    Garner Performing Arts Center 742 W Garner Rd, Garner

    Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout. (Recommended for ages 3-8)

    $10
  • Sat 9

    The Hobbit

    May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm The Hobbit
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    Bilbo Baggins, one of the most reserved of all Hobbits, is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It’s the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but a great…

    $23
  • Sat 9

    Made with Love: A Mother’s Day Bracelet Workshop

    May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Artspace 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    A great bonding experience for a mother + child, join us and learn the basics of hand-stamping metal jewelry in this engaging workshop.A great bonding experience for a mother + child, join us and learn the basics of hand-stamping metal jewelry in this engaging, hands-on class at Artspace. In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to…

  • Sat 9

    Artist Exhibition

    May 9 @ 2:00 pm - July 4 @ 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 9

    The Hobbit

    May 9 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Hobbit
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    Bilbo Baggins, one of the most reserved of all Hobbits, is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief robber in an attempt to recover an important treasure. It’s the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but a great…

    $23
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