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Performing Arts Events
923 Events (viewing events 1 through 25)
Pinehust -- Mon., Dec. 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Carolina Philharmonic: Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert
free admission with a food item for the Vass food pantry.
Kinston -- Mon., Dec. 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Kinston/Lenoir Co. Community Chorus, North Carolina Baroque Orchestra: Messiah at First Presbyterian, Kinston
Over 40 chorus members, 4 operatic soloists, and the NC Baroque Orchestra will perform Handel's Messiah, music beloved around the world. The concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. All are invited to attend!
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra (NCBO), a period instrument ensemble, was co-founded in 2011 by sisters and musical collaborators Frances Blaker and Barbara Blaker Krumdieck for the purpose of providing orchestral and chamber music opportunities for musicians specializing in baroque performance practice.
Free, Donations Accepted
Wilmington -- Tue., Dec. 12, 2023 ( Fri., Nov. 10, 2023 - Fri., Mar. 29, 2024 )
Cameron Art Museum: Monument
Monument takes inspiration from Boundless, the public sculpture on Cameron Art Museum’s grounds by Stephen Hayes honoring the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and their fight for freedom. Through their work, artists Radcliffe Bailey, Sonya Clark, Willie Cole, Stephen... Read More
The Cameron Art Museum (CAM) provides a cultural gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and stewardship and interpretation of the collection.
$14
Wilmington -- Wed., Dec. 13, 2023 ( Fri., Nov. 10, 2023 - Fri., Mar. 29, 2024 )
Cameron Art Museum: Monument
Monument takes inspiration from Boundless, the public sculpture on Cameron Art Museum’s grounds by Stephen Hayes honoring the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and their fight for freedom. Through their work, artists Radcliffe Bailey, Sonya Clark, Willie Cole, Stephen... Read More
The Cameron Art Museum (CAM) provides a cultural gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and stewardship and interpretation of the collection.
$14
Flat Rock -- Wed., Dec. 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM ( Sat., Nov. 25, 2023 - Thu., Dec. 21, 2023 )
Flat Rock Playhouse: A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Come celebrate the season here on ‘The Rock’ with the always popular A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Join in and sing along to some of your favorite holiday tunes like, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Jingle Bells,” “O Holy Night,” and many more. With an... Read More
The Playhouse’s dual mission of producing the performing arts and providing education in the performing arts includes a professional series, a summer and fall college apprentice and intern program, year-round classes and workshops for students from kindergarten through adults. Flat Rock Playhouse now hosts over 100,000... Read More
$30-$72
Charlotte -- Wed., Dec. 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Wednesday Night Live: And...Scene! A Night of European Theater
Experience the thrill of European theatre during Wednesday Night Live at the Bechtler featuring "And...scene!” A Night of European Theatre.” Embark on a theatrical journey across Europe with captivating performances, thought-provoking dramas, and delightful comedies performed by local actors.... Read More
Presented by Bank of America, Wednesday Night Live includes free admission to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture, and The Mint Museum from 5-9 PM every Wednesday, as well as live entertainment or programming at one of the four Levine Center for the Arts institutions... Read More
FREE
Raleigh -- Wed., Dec. 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Meredith College: Triangle String Orchestra
Triangle String Orchestra performs their winter concert.
Flat Rock -- Wed., Dec. 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Sat., Nov. 25, 2023 - Thu., Dec. 21, 2023 )
Flat Rock Playhouse: A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Come celebrate the season here on ‘The Rock’ with the always popular A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Join in and sing along to some of your favorite holiday tunes like, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Jingle Bells,” “O Holy Night,” and many more. With an... Read More
The Playhouse’s dual mission of producing the performing arts and providing education in the performing arts includes a professional series, a summer and fall college apprentice and intern program, year-round classes and workshops for students from kindergarten through adults. Flat Rock Playhouse now hosts over 100,000... Read More
$30-$72
Chapel Hill -- Wed., Dec. 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Carolina Performing Arts, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Dorrance Dance: Nutcracker Suite
Get ready for Nutcracker Suite, where explosive tap dance meets a holiday classic. This Nutcracker boogies, slides, struts, and dives into Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s reimagined take on the Tchaikovsky classic. Acclaimed choreographer and MacArthur... Read More
The mission of Carolina Performing Arts is to spark curiosity, inspiring all members of our community to discover and more fully engage with the world. We collaborate with dynamic and compelling artists from across the globe to create novel, mission-driven performing arts experiences in partnership with our community.... Read More
$62+
Matthews -- Wed., Dec. 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Dec. 8, 2023 - Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 )
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts: Scrooge the Musical
Based on the popular musical film starring Albert Finney, Scrooge! The Musical is set in bustling 19th century London. When the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner and three spirits one Christmas Eve, he undergoes a transition and receives the greatest gift of... Read More
Matthews Playhouse is a community based non-profit theatre committed to enriching the lives of children, adults, and families by inviting them to participate in the world of performing arts and education.
Our 7:30pm performance on Wednesday, December 13th is a Pay What You Can... Read More
$20-$25
Charlotte -- Wed., Dec. 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Dec. 8, 2023 - Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 )
Theatre Charlotte: A Christmas Carol
Celebrating its 17th year as Theatre Charlotte’s holiday tradition with a few new surprises! Return to the streets of London with the classic tale of hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge, haunted by his old partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Along with beloved characters like... Read More
Theatre Charlotte is committed to making theatre relevant in the lives of more people by demonstrating that theatre engages, inspires, and unites communities. Hundreds of volunteers get involved each year as actors, crew members, and ushers, while thousands participate as audience members. We encourage individuals of all ages... Read More
$15-$30
Wilmington -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 ( Fri., Nov. 10, 2023 - Fri., Mar. 29, 2024 )
Cameron Art Museum: Monument
Monument takes inspiration from Boundless, the public sculpture on Cameron Art Museum’s grounds by Stephen Hayes honoring the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and their fight for freedom. Through their work, artists Radcliffe Bailey, Sonya Clark, Willie Cole, Stephen... Read More
The Cameron Art Museum (CAM) provides a cultural gathering place that enriches the lives of museum visitors and the community through high-quality exhibitions, lifelong learning in the arts, dynamic public programs, and stewardship and interpretation of the collection.
$14
Winston-Salem -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 ( Thu., Dec. 7, 2023 - Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 )
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem: A Christmas Carol
A beloved Christmas classic adapted for the stage, A Christmas Carol is a holiday treat for the whole family to enjoy.
As the oldest performing arts organization in Winston-Salem, The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem has presented professional-quality community theatre for more than 80 years. As a fundamental part of Winston-Salem's cultural scene, we invite everyone in the community to exercise their imaginations, stretch their... Read More
$15-$27
Flat Rock -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM ( Sat., Nov. 25, 2023 - Thu., Dec. 21, 2023 )
Flat Rock Playhouse: A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Come celebrate the season here on ‘The Rock’ with the always popular A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Join in and sing along to some of your favorite holiday tunes like, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Jingle Bells,” “O Holy Night,” and many more. With an... Read More
The Playhouse’s dual mission of producing the performing arts and providing education in the performing arts includes a professional series, a summer and fall college apprentice and intern program, year-round classes and workshops for students from kindergarten through adults. Flat Rock Playhouse now hosts over 100,000... Read More
$30-$72
Charlotte -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM ( Fri., Dec. 8, 2023 - Sat., Dec. 23, 2023 )
Charlotte Ballet, Charlotte Symphony: Nutcracker
Experience true wonder with your loved ones during the holiday season with our most beloved classic, Nutcracker! Glittering snowfall, jumping candy canes and the magnificent Land of Sweets – the holidays have never felt so magical. Performed at the elegant Belk Theater in the heart of Uptown Charlotte,... Read More
Charlotte Ballet’s mission is to provide artistically excellent programming to diverse audiences in its home city of Charlotte, the Southeast region, and to the varied communities, it serves while on tour across the nation. Charlotte Ballet has received critical recognition nationally for excellence in programming,... Read More
$30-$151
Wilmington -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Dec. 7, 2023 - Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 )
Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts: Elf The Musical
Based on the beloved Holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water story follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. This modern day classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
Founded in 1788 to bring theatrical performance and youth education to the Cape Fear region, Thalian Association Community Theatre provides opportunities in arts education, performing and visual arts, enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in Southeastern North... Read More
$29-$42
Raleigh -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Nov. 30, 2023 - Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 )
Burning Coal Theatre Company: Moonlight
Moonlight follows a riotous older man on his deathbed reflecting on his children, his lovers, his friends and his past mistakes.
Burning Coal is committed to contributing as much as possible to the vitality of the Triangle’s theater community. That’s why, in addition to presenting four Main Stage plays each year, we also make our Murphey School Auditorium available to up-and-coming theater companies for our Second Stage Series.
$5-$30
Winston-Salem -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Salem Band: Down-Home Christmas
Musical selections for reminiscing include American Christmas Folk Suite, When St. Nick Comes Marching In, Home for the Holidays, Laughing All the Way, and appropriate for Salem Band, Christmas on the Town Square. Hear your favorite traditional songs and carols: Ode to Greensleeves, Silent... Read More
Established in 1771, Salem Band is the oldest, continuous mixed wind ensemble in the nation, celebrating 250 years in 2021-2022. Eileen Young, Music Director.
Free, donations accepted
Flat Rock -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Sat., Nov. 25, 2023 - Thu., Dec. 21, 2023 )
Flat Rock Playhouse: A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas
Come celebrate the season here on ‘The Rock’ with the always popular A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Join in and sing along to some of your favorite holiday tunes like, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Jingle Bells,” “O Holy Night,” and many more. With an... Read More
The Playhouse’s dual mission of producing the performing arts and providing education in the performing arts includes a professional series, a summer and fall college apprentice and intern program, year-round classes and workshops for students from kindergarten through adults. Flat Rock Playhouse now hosts over 100,000... Read More
$30-$72
Greensboro -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 - Fri., Dec. 15, 2023 )
Greensboro Opera: Amahl and the Night Visitors
Three Kings follow a star to Bethlehem. A miracle happens when they stop for shelter at the home of Amahl, a poor, crippled shepherd boy who lives with his widowed mother. Inspired by the Wise Men’s tale of a kingdom “built on love alone,” Amahl offers his own simple gift to the Christ Child. In this... Read More
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$12-$20
Matthews -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Dec. 8, 2023 - Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 )
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts: Scrooge the Musical
Based on the popular musical film starring Albert Finney, Scrooge! The Musical is set in bustling 19th century London. When the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner and three spirits one Christmas Eve, he undergoes a transition and receives the greatest gift of... Read More
Matthews Playhouse is a community based non-profit theatre committed to enriching the lives of children, adults, and families by inviting them to participate in the world of performing arts and education.
Our 7:30pm performance on Wednesday, December 13th is a Pay What You Can... Read More
$20-$25
Asheville -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 - Sat., Dec. 16, 2023 )
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville, Wortham Center for the Performing Arts: The Nutcracker
A magically festive, full-length Nutcracker, featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. A full production with impressive sets and costumes.
$14-$32
Raleigh -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Dec. 8, 2023 - Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 )
North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre (NRACT): A Charlie Brown Christmas
The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.
North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre seeks to engage all members of our community by offering high quality entertainment and theatre education. We encourage the development of life skills while providing opportunities to develop a lifelong passion for theatre. We present innovative theatre experiences, which are... Read More
$22-$24
Sanford -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Nov. 30, 2023 - Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 )
Temple Theatre: A Christmas Story
Temple Theatre, Central Carolina’s Center for the Performing Arts, provides professional, high-quality productions year-round, numerous youth opportunities and a myriad of special events.
Temple Theatre. -- 919-774-4512 120 CARTHAGE STREET SANFORD, NC 27330 , https://templeshows.org$20
Charlotte -- Thu., Dec. 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Dec. 8, 2023 - Sun., Dec. 17, 2023 )
Theatre Charlotte: A Christmas Carol
Celebrating its 17th year as Theatre Charlotte’s holiday tradition with a few new surprises! Return to the streets of London with the classic tale of hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge, haunted by his old partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Along with beloved characters like... Read More
Theatre Charlotte is committed to making theatre relevant in the lives of more people by demonstrating that theatre engages, inspires, and unites communities. Hundreds of volunteers get involved each year as actors, crew members, and ushers, while thousands participate as audience members. We encourage individuals of all ages... Read More
$15-$30
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