United Arts Wake County

Oakwood Series 2025: Un/NAMED
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, 27601
Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to present the collection of local historical plays Un/NAMED, directed by Hayley Philippart.
Un/NAMED tells the stories of legacy, societal change, and personal growth through the lens of North Carolina’s history. From debates on homeownership and health fads in the 20s, to reflections on capital punishment, women’s rights, and community activism. These plays highlight the impact of individual actions and the connections that shape our present and future.
Un/NAMED will run September 26th and 27th at 6:30 pm and September 28th at 2pm, 2025 at the Oakwood Cemetery located at 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Mad Libs® Live!
2025-09-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
In Mad Libs Live!, our story begins at the finals of Teen Superstars, the live TV show that will determine the most popular singing group at Blankville Central High. Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser, and Merrily seem to have nothing in common – until just before airtime, when they realize that their songs are missing words! In the spirit of the “World’s Greatest Word Game,” our gang fills in the blanks with words from the audience. This truly interactive musical changes at every performance – thanks to you! Who will be the next Teen Superstars? There is only one way to find out: Mad Libs Live!
Music by Jeff Thomson
Book & Lyrics by Robin Rothstein
Directed by Amy & Bryan Pridgen
MAD LIBS LIVE! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

North Carolina Symphony Friday Favorites - Dvořák: New World Symphony
2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Copland: Clarinet Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Samuel Almaguer, clarinet

Grease
2025-09-28 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, 27511
Cary Players presents Grease
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys’ and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night” and “Alone at the Drive-In Movie,” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.

What We Leave Behind
2025-09-28 15:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-01 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-02 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-03 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-04 14:00 - 17:30, 2025-10-04 19:30 - 23:00 | Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, 27616
Theatre Raleigh’s 2025 musical premiere, WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND, is a profound and timely musical exploring the impact of chronic illness on a family. When musical theatre composer Jenny receives a diagnosis of breast cancer, it seems as though her world has come crashing down around her, but what a journey she embarks on. Written and composed by husband-and-wife team Jenny Giering and Sean Barry and based upon their shared journey, WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND is a compelling one-woman musical, addressing some of the most pressing questions of our time with both heartwarming humor and heart-wrenching honesty. WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND is presented in partnership with Capital Arts Theatre Guild.

Roll, Release and Reset
2025-09-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Ages 18+
This workshop focuses on enhancing strength and stability in the body and pelvic floor region through a combination of exercises and techniques. This class will also provide a self-care component that empowers participants to take control of their health.
In addition to targeted exercises, participants will also learn myofascial release techniques using therapy balls to promote relaxation and release tension in the muscles. Join us to improve your pelvic floor health and overall well-being.

Moving with Parent & Tot
2025-09-29 10:00 - 23:00 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Walking – 5 Years Old: Move, stretch, sing, & bond with your tot in this creative movement course designed to introduce our youngest students to basic dance skills.
Young dancers must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian.

Beginning Painting Workshop
2025-09-29 17:45 - 18:45 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Ages 13+ This is a great class for new painters, as well as existing painters who would like to follow along. We will learn about different paint styles and techniques, explore color and work on developing our painting skills. Several themed paint projects will be completed in this session.

Beginning Jazz Workshop
2025-09-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Ages 18+
In this engaging beginning Jazz class, participants will delve into a captivating blend of strength-building exercises, precise body alignment techniques, and invigorating conditioning routines.
With a focus on cultivating musicality and honing individual style, students will unlock the secrets of this exhilarating dance form, discovering the joy of movement and self-expression along the way. No prior experience necessary.

Beer & Banjos Wide Open with Eastside Ramblers
2025-09-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Beer and Banjos celebrates Raleigh Wide Open week with a big show featuring the Beer and Banjo Allstars and their “brothers in bond” The Eastside Ramblers. The Eastside Ramblers host a weekly bluegrass jam and concert in Cary. Bring your dancing shoes and get tuned up for Raleigh Wide Open!
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.
Tips 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.

"M" is for Menopause Art Exhibition
2025-10-01 09:00 - 2025-10-31 21:00 | Southeast Regional Library, 908 7th Avenue, Garner, 27529
Join us this October for a month-long art exhibition that shines a light on the menopause journey through powerful, thought-provoking, and inspiring works of art. Alongside the exhibition, we’re hosting a Women’s Health & Wellness Resource Fair, Menopause 101 session, and a Period Products Drive to provide connection, support, and practical tools for navigating this important stage of life. From beautiful artwork to valuable resources and conversation, this series of events offers something for everyone—whether you’re experiencing menopause, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more. Come celebrate, learn, and connect in a welcoming space. Visit the Drinking Gourd Gallery website to explore the full calendar of programming and discover all the meaningful ways you can take part.

Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop
2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, 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 honor and understand their unique physicality.
Next, dancers will explore different ways to generate movement phrases. Inspired by poetry, visual art, and personal experience, we will create dances; accessing the wisdom of the body to express our relationship to the world, each other, and ourselves.
No prior dance experience needed, just a willing heart <3

PineCone Member Meetup at Raleigh Wide Open Kickoff Celebration
2025-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | The Corner at Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
We’re starting off our new festival with a new way for fellow PineCone members to meet up! We welcome members to arrive early at the Raleigh Wide Open Kickoff Celebration on Thursday evening, Oct. 2, at The Corner at NC State’s Centennial Campus for light snacks, beverages, first chance to buy festival merch, and time to visit with fellow PineCone members compare schedules and plans for the festival. Attendance is free, but we ask that you RSVP so we’re prepared. RSVP here.
Our event for PineCone members starts at 5 p.m. Gates will open to the general public at 5:30. Come on in, find a primo spot for your chair, and visit us in a colorful shipping container (there will be a sign) to pick up a nametag and some goodies. The music will start at 6 p.m., with sets from the Barefoot Movement, Stillhouse Junkies, and Tray Wellington Band.
We’re grateful for our members’ support, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Raleigh Wide Open weekend!

Raleigh Wide Open Kickoff Celebration
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Corner at Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Is two days of great music just not quite enough? We feel you! That’s why we’re hosting a free Kickoff Celebration for Raleigh Wide Open on Thursday evening, Oct. 2. Get things started with intimate sets from three of our lineup bands and a chance to meet and mingle with fellow bluegrass lovers at The Corner at NC State’s Centennial Campus.
Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., with music starting at 6 p.m. The evening will feature three phenomenal bands – Stillhouse Junkies, Tray Wellington Band, and the Barefoot Movement — all with deep ties to Raleigh’s downtown bluegrass festival tradition.
Parking on Centennial Campus is free after 5 p.m., with plenty available near The Corner, a colorful outdoor space located at 941 Main Campus Drive, at the intersection of Main Campus Drive and Research Drive. The Kickoff Celebration will feature food and beer for purchase, but attendees are also welcome to bring their own food, non-alcoholic beverages, and coolers, along with chairs and blankets to enjoy the evening.

ATTENTION PINECONE MEMBERS: We’re hosting a Member Meetup at this event, starting at 5 p.m. Please join us for light snacks, beverages, first chance to buy Raleigh Wide Open merch, and some time to mingle with fellow PineCone members. The Member Meetup is free, but please RSVP here so we can be prepared.

Learn more about The Corner here.

Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival
2025-10-02 18:00 - 2025-10-04 23:00 | Downtown Raleigh, 310 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Raleigh Wide Open is a new event with a long history. It will feature all of the elements that people around Raleigh loved about the festival PineCone produced with IBMA over the last 12-years. The highlight of the weekend will be the huge, free street festival showcasing music that is culturally rich, rooted in community and broad in appeal. It will be inclusive, diverse and reflect the entire city it’s intended to serve.
Raleigh Wide Open is a name that dates back to 2006, when downtown Raleigh experienced a cultural renaissance. Fayetteville Street re-opened to traffic, and just a few years later, the new Raleigh Convention Center opened its doors and Red Hat Amphitheater provided a vital new music venue. Since that time, Fayetteville Street has been “Wide Open” for festivals, bringing music, art, sports fans and neighbors together. This latest iteration of Raleigh Wide Open will carry on in that tradition as we usher in a vibrant new era for downtown Raleigh.
There’s an FAQ about the festival here.
The Raleigh Wide Open website is here.

Gentle Flow Yoga
2025-10-03 09:30 - 10:30 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Ages 16+
Perfect for parents dropping off their preschooler but open to all, this yoga class increases flexibility & strength. Students practice a varying series of gentle vinyasa flow poses with breath-work that gently awakens the body, mind, spirit, & senses. Each class ends with restorative relaxation, leaving students feeling refreshed & at peace. Suitable for all levels. Virtual option available.

Artspace First Fridays
2025-10-03 17:00 - 22:00 | Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio artists

Raleigh Little Theatre's 2025 Costume Sale
2025-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
RLT’s costume sale is back! See below for more information on this year’s sale:
Saturday, October 4
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Stephenson Amphitheatre Parking Lot
Take advantage of great prices on vintage hats, fun costumes, and other assorted pieces and accessories from Raleigh Little Theatre’s costumes over the years! Our costume sale is a great resource for school theatre departments, flea market shoppers, Halloween costume shoppers, and anyone looking for something unique.
There will be a wide range of prices – some individual items under $5 but full costumes and more ornate items are more expensive. We will accept card and cash. You can find something for any budget and for any occasion!
Rain date: Saturday, October 11

Drawing BIPOC Features w/ Marion Tisdale (ages 16+)
2025-10-04 13:00 - 2025-10-11 16:00 | Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
This workshop series focuses on the techniques and approaches needed to accurately render diverse facial features and hair textures.

This is a two-part workshop that will meet on Saturday October 4th + 11th (1-4pm).
This workshop series focuses on the techniques and approaches needed to accurately render diverse facial features and hair textures. Participants will learn how to illustrate dark skin tones, monolids, broad noses, and a variety of hair types including kinky, coily, curly, braids, and locs. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, the class will explore shading, proportion, and texture techniques that bring out the beauty and individuality of every subject. Open to ages 16+ and all skill levels—whether you’re new to portraiture or looking to expand your artistic range.
Are you an Artspace member or ambassador? Email Danny Peña, Director of Education + Community Programs at dpena@artspacenc.org for your one-time promo code and receive your discount.
About the artist
MARION TISDALE – Artspace HBCU Artist in Resident Marion Tisdale IV is an artist who creates work for the forgotten. A resident of Raleigh for nearly twenty years, Tisdale has been making art since childhood. He earned his BA in Art from Morehouse College while interning at 311 Gallery. Afterward, he began exhibiting throughout the Triangle and completed a residency at Lump Gallery. His current work explores themes of gentrification, queer identity, and body horror, drawing inspiration from ideas surrounding respectability, and queerness as monstrosity.

About Artspace //
Artspace 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
Parking and Accessibility
Free street parking is available on Davie Street. Parking decks with free weekend parking include:

City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.
Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.
Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.
Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.

Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.

VOICES OF THE SUBCONTINENT
2025-10-04 15:00 - 17:30
Join us for a celebration of Triangle South Asian creativity through art poetry and music. The afternoon will be filled with vibrant sounds of the Subcontinent: rabab, harmonium, and dhol. Enjoy inspiring performances by local poets, a cultured art exhibit, and the joy of gathering over samosas and chai. Together, we will honor the rich cultural heritage of South Asia while showcasing the diverse voices of artists in our own community. We’d love to see you there!

Spooky Spectacular Vocal Concert
2025-10-04 19:00 - 20:30 | North Raleigh United Methodist Church, 8501 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC
Kick Off Spooky Season with a Classical Twist!
Join us Friday, October 4 at 7 PM in the stunning Sanctuary at North Raleigh UMC for an unforgettable night of music.
Two powerhouse vocalist couples — Allison & Brett Pardue and Casey & Andy Eaton — bring you a casual classical concert that’s anything but ordinary. With timeless melodies, showtunes, and silver screen favorites along with some surprises, this concert is a true variety show for every music lover.
Free admission! Donations appreciated, but not required.
Perfect date night or night out with friends to welcome fall & “spooky season.”
North Raleigh United Methodist Church – 8501 Honeycutt Road
Saturday, October 4 | 7 PM

Artspace Open Studio
2025-10-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, 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
