United Arts Wake County

Roll, Release and Reset
2025-12-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-21 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-12-15 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-22 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
2025-12-15 17:45 - 18:45, 2025-12-22 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
2025-12-15 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.

PineCone Beginners’ Bluegrass Jam
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Harry’s Guitar Shop, 556 Pylon Dr, Raleigh, 27606
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!
Facilitator 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.

Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop
2025-12-17 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

The Nutcracker presented by Cary Ballet Company
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-21 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-21 17:30 - 19:30 | A.J. Fletcher Theater, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, 27601
Cary Ballet Company’s performances of The Nutcracker will perform traditional full length productions of The Nutcracker, one hour performances of The Nutcracker Suite, as well as a Sensory Friendly performance of our Nutcracker Suite (12/18, 6pm only). Visit: https://www.caryballetcompany.org/nutcracker for ticket links and details

Here in America
2025-12-18 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre and an act of betrayal during a fevered mid-century moment. This brilliant one-act premiered at England’s Orange Tree Theatre in November 2024.
(NOTE: This production runs from December 4th through December 21st, with showings on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and showings on Sundays at 2:00 pm.)

Cinderella
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
A magical holiday tradition returns! For over 40 years, Raleigh Little Theatre has enchanted audiences with this musical comedy take on Cinderella. With dazzling costumes, toe-tapping tunes, and plenty of laughs, this beloved fairy tale comes to life on stage. Join Ella, her mischievous stepfamily, a charming prince, and a Fairy Godmother who makes the impossible possible in this heartwarming celebration of kindness, courage, and holiday magic!
Based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault
Adaptation and lyrics by Jim Eiler
Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy
Directed by Ruthie Martinez
Cinderella – Prince Street Players Version is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Motown and Soul Christmas
2025-12-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | The Clayton Center, 111 East Second Street, Clayton, 27520
Step into the magic of Motown & Soul Christmas, a dazzling holiday revue filled with smooth harmonies, glittering lights, and timeless classics that defined a generation. From the unforgettable sounds of The Four Tops, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and more — this festive celebration captures the heart and soul of Motown like never before. With powerhouse vocals, slick choreography, and the joyful energy of the season, Motown & Soul Christmas is the perfect way to celebrate with family, friends, and music lovers of all ages.

Sip + Stitch
2025-12-21 11:00 - 13:00 | 201 E Davie St, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Join us for a monthly gathering of fiber folks at Artspace!

Artspace Open Studio
2025-12-21 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
