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Winston-Salem -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Reynolda House Museum of American Art: A Study of Self-Emancipation: Poetry Workshop with Authoring Action!

Inspired by Ona Judge Escapes (2021) in Stephen Towns: Declaration & Resistance, workshop attendees will explore the theme of self-emancipation from past to present. Participants will gain transformative personal insight through reflection, conversation, and writing. Guests are encouraged to... Read More
Reynolda is set on 170 acres in Winston-Salem, N.C. and comprises Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda Village Shops and Restaurants. The Museum presents a renowned art collection in a historic and incomparable setting: the original 1917 interiors of Katharine and R. J. Reynolds’s... Read More

Reynolda House Museum of American Art. -- 2250 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 888.663.1149 hello@reynolda.org , https://reynolda.org/
$50; 20% discount for Members

Durham -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Duke Music: Musicology Lecture: Emily Zazulia (UC Berkeley)

"The Fifteenth-Century Song-Mass: Pros and Cons"

Room 101, Mary Duke Biddle Music Building. -- Box 90665, Durham, NC 27708 919-660-3300, duke-music@duke.edu View calendar updates at https://music.duke.edu/events. , https://music.duke.edu
Free

Winston Salem -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA): House Hangs: Native Root & Niervash

This spring, SECCA invites you to the Hanes House terrace the last Friday of the month for HOUSE HANGS, a new series of social gatherings featuring dinner by local chefs, music by the area's finest DJs, and cocktails by SECCA.
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is proud to announce new spring programs to take place at the historic Hanes House, signaling a new chapter for the stately event space. The artist talk and social series coincide with new placemaking and design investments as the SECCA team reimagines the ways the Hanes... Read More

Hanes House at SECCA. -- Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art 750 Marguerite Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.725.1904 info@secca.org , https://secca.org/
$

Boone -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM ( Wed., Mar. 29, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance: Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble

The 2023 spring concert is coordinated by Dance Studies Professor Susan Lutz and scheduled to include work by faculty members Marianne Adams, Regina Gulick, and Lutz herself. Student choreographers creating new works for SADE will be announced at a later date.  

Valborg Theatre. -- Department of Theatre and Dance ASU Box 32123 Boone, NC 28608 828-262-3028 (main office) 828-262-3063 (box office) , https://theatreanddance.appstate.edu
$10-$17

Charlotte -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Middle C Jazz: Jackiem Joyner

Performed by Jackiem Joyner

Contemporary saxophonist, author, and music producer Jackiem Joyner has set the bar high in his close 20 years as a performer.  With a number one jazz album, several Billboard chart-topping hits, and a series of critically acclaimed books to his name, he has shown himself to be the rare artist capable of... Read More
Whether you’re a lifelong jazz listener or are curious about discovering new music, you’ll find a home at Middle C Jazz.  We bring artists from the mainstream, smooth, contemporary/emerging world, R&B/funk, and legend genres to the heart of our hometown for live performances as vibrant as the city we... Read More

Middle C Jazz. -- 300 South Brevard Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 595-3311 info@middlecjazz.com , https://middlecjazz.com
$32-$40

Raleigh -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Mar. 17, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

Raleigh Little Theatre: Added Performances! Fancy Nancy: The Musical

Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive, that’s fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck... Read More
Produced by special arrangement with Gurman Agency LLC Please plan to follow RLT’s current COVID safety guidelines at the time of the performance.

Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. -- Business office: 919-821-4579 Box office: 919-821-3111 , https://raleighlittletheatre.org/shows/fancy-nancy/
$17 - $13

Winston-Salem -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 - Sat., Apr. 8, 2023 )

Wake Forest University: Silent Sky

Silent Sky is Lauren Gunderson’s vivid astronomy origin story about Henrietta Leavitt, whose early work at Harvard taught us how to measure the universe. A story of family, friends, and choices, of persistence, love, and longing, this delightful night in the theatre also makes the recent photos from the Webb and... Read More
Discussion on March 31 with the Design Team Discussion on April 6 with Dr. Susan Wente, the President of Wake Forest University, about women in science Disscussion on April 8 with the playwright, Lauren Gunderson.

Harold C. Tedford Main Stage. -- (336) 758-5295   , http://theatre.wfu.edu
$7-$15

Winston-Salem -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Mar. 24, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon. An exceptionally intelligent, neurodivergent teen is blamed for the death of his neighbor’s dog. His pursuit of the real killer leads him to discoveries that will change his life forever in this extraordinary... Read More

Hanesbrands Theatre. -- www.LTofWS.org or call (336) 725-4001. , http://www.LTofWS.org
$14-$26

Wilmington -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts: Vegas McGraw: Tim McGraw Tribute

Performed by Adam D. Tucker

Presenting a powerful show that thrills and captivates audiences everywhere. This Tim McGraw tribute performed by Nashville recording artist and Las Vegas Entertainer Adam D. Tucker accurately recreates the music and mystique of country music ICON Tim McGraw.
The mission of the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is to present a broad range of educational, entertainment, and cultural programs; to be a major regional resource for quality spaces, equipment and services; and to preserve the symbol of Wilmington's cultural heritage for future generations

Main Stage, Thalian Hall. -- 310 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910.632.2285  , https://www.thalianhall.org
$58-$86

Salisbury -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Mar. 24, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

Piedmont Players Theatre: James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach tells the story of a magical peach, an imprisoned boy, and an incredible journey! When young James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers magic crocodile tongues that launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center... Read More
  The Norvell Theater is proud to celebrate 10 years of all-youth productions where students are involved in every aspect of production—from ushering and concessions to sound, lighting, and backstage crew.

The Norvell Theatre. -- (704) 633-5471 213 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC  , https://piedmontplayers.com/
$12-$14

Winston-Salem -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 23, 2023 - Sat., Apr. 1, 2023 )

UNC School of the Arts: Dangerous Corner by J.B. Priestley

How well do we know those closest to us? How do our choices affect others? Dangerous Corner is one of the three “time plays” by British author, dramatist and broadcaster J.B. Priestly. In each of them, a different concept of time is explored, and the effect of that concept on the characters' lives plays... Read More
$15 student, $20 adult

Catawba Arena Theatre. -- Main telephone number: 336-770-3399 Box office: 336-721-1945 www.uncsa.edu , https://www.uncsa.edu/performances/events/20230323-dangerous-corner.aspx
$15 - $20

Greensboro -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM

UNC Greensboro School of Music: Red Clay Saxophone Quartet and UNCG Percussion Ensemble

Program: Engebretson: Compression Gubaidulina: In Erwartung Lias: Mount Rainier Search and Rescue
Red Clay Saxophone Quartet: Susan Fancher, Laurent Estoppey, Steven Stusek, Mark Engebretson UNCG Percussion Ensemble: Eric Willie, Director, Shunan Gui, Thomas Hodge, Leonard Horne, Will Labossiere, McKayla Phillips, Xin (Amy) Yin

UNC Greensboro Tew Recital Hall. -- The College of Visual and Performing Arts 100 McIver St, Greensboro, NC 27412  PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170  Tel: 336-334-5789  Fax: 336-334-5497  uncgarts@uncg.edu , https://vpa.uncg.edu/music/
FREE

Charlotte -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Strivers' Row Productions: Stuff Inside My Head

When an emotionally fragile poet is confronted by his unsympathetic childhood friend in an apartment in Harlem, something is bound to go wrong, right? Stuff Inside My Head tells the story of what happens when friends keep secrets, and their mental health struggles, from each other.   

Parr Center Theater. -- 1201 Elizabeth Avenue Charlotte, NC United States 704-330-6841 BOXOFFICE@CPCC.EDU , https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2752387/stuff-inside-my-head-charlotte-central-piedmonts-new-theater?country=US&language=en
$20-$40

Winston-Salem -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 9, 2023 )

UNC School of the Arts: Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht

Considered by many to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, Mother Courage and Her Children is a boisterous comedy filled with original songs set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War. The action follows the fate of the indomitable Mother Courage as she follows one luckless army after another... Read More
$15 student, $20 adult

Gerald Freedman Theatre, Performance Place. -- Main telephone number: 336-770-3399 Box office: 336-721-1945 www.uncsa.edu , https://www.uncsa.edu/performances/events/20230323-mother-courage.aspx
$15 - $20

Wilmington -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 9, 2023 )

Big Dawg Productions Non-Profit Theatre, Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts: Women Playing Hamlet

Women Playing Hamlet, a modern comedy about an old tragedy.  Hamlet is a challenge for any actor, but when Jessica is cast as the titular character, it sends her into an existential tailspin.  How can Jessica figure out "to be or not to be," when she can't even figure out herself? Featuring an... Read More
Founded in 1995, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) theatre company, Big Dawg Productions, has been committed to producing entertaining, thought-provoking, and socially responsible theater, with an emphasis on education and the promotion of the performing arts.   Click... Read More

Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre at Thalian Hall. -- Steve Vernon, Artistic Director svernonadbigdawg@gmail.com 910-632-2285 , https://www.thalianhall.org/
$28

Greensboro -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 23, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

UNC Greensboro School of Theatre: Roe

While the play hinges on the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case that legalized abortion, its heart is in the parallel journeys of lawyer Sarah Weddington and plaintiff Norma McCorvey (“Jane Roe”) in the years after the decision. 

Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre. , http://uncgtheatre.com

Charlotte -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), Strivers' Row Productions: Stuff Inside My Head

When an emotionally fragile poet is confronted by his unsympathetic childhood friend in an apartment in Harlem, something is bound to go wrong, right? Stuff Inside My Head tells the story of what happens when friends keep secrets, and their mental health struggles, from each other.   
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Central Piedmont Theatre. -- 1206 Elizabeth Ave Charlotte, NC 28204 704-330-6841 BOXOFFICE@CPCC.EDU , https://www.striversrow.live/
$20-$40

Raleigh -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

NC State University Theatre: Muse

This contemporary rendition of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth explores the relationship between art and science. The 2022 Creative Artist Award-winning one-act play is a part of the Wright Way program which develops new work through multiple readings and a workshop process.
University Theatre offers a blend of volunteer student productions and academic theatre training. Productions are open to all NC State students, regardless of major or whether or not they are enrolled in theatre courses. 

Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre. -- 2241 Dunn Avenue Frank Thompson Hall Campus Box 7305 Raleigh, NC 27695 919.513.3927 , https://theatre.arts.ncsu.edu/
$8-$12

Davidson -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 8:00 PM ( Thu., Mar. 23, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

Davidson Community Players: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

In a plantation house, a family celebrates the sixty-fifth birthday of Big Daddy. The mood is somber, despite the festivities, because a number of evils poison the gaiety: greed, sins of the past and desperate, clawing hopes for the future spar with one another as the knowledge that Big Daddy is dying slowly makes the rounds.
Davidson Community Players is a non-profit organization established to produce theatre that entertains, enriches, and encourages community participation in the dramatic arts.

Armour Street Theatre. -- Box Office: 704-892-7953 209 Delburg Street, Ste 132, Davidson, NC 28036 , https://davidsoncommunityplayers.org
$18-$23

Charlotte -- Fri., Mar. 31, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Middle C Jazz: Jackiem Joyner

Performed by Jackiem Joyner

Contemporary saxophonist, author, and music producer Jackiem Joyner has set the bar high in his close 20 years as a performer.  With a number one jazz album, several Billboard chart-topping hits, and a series of critically acclaimed books to his name, he has shown himself to be the rare artist capable of... Read More
Whether you’re a lifelong jazz listener or are curious about discovering new music, you’ll find a home at Middle C Jazz.  We bring artists from the mainstream, smooth, contemporary/emerging world, R&B/funk, and legend genres to the heart of our hometown for live performances as vibrant as the city we... Read More

Middle C Jazz. -- 300 South Brevard Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 595-3311 info@middlecjazz.com , https://middlecjazz.com
$32-$40

Wilmington -- Sat., Apr. 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Cameron Art Museum: Humble Jumble Art Sale

Cameron Art Museum presents the third annual Humble Jumble Art Sale taking place in the museum’s Reception Hall on Saturday, April 1 from 10am to 4pm. The community is invited to check out the work of over 40 museum-connected artists who will be offering original art for sale across all mediums - ceramics,... Read More
Cameron Art Museum 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. 

Cameron Art Museum. -- 3201 South 17th Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28412 Phone: (910) 395-5999 , http://www.cameronartmuseum.org

Raleigh -- Sat., Apr. 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM ( Fri., Mar. 17, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

Raleigh Little Theatre: Added Performances! Fancy Nancy: The Musical

Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive, that’s fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck... Read More
Produced by special arrangement with Gurman Agency LLC Please plan to follow RLT’s current COVID safety guidelines at the time of the performance.

Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. -- Business office: 919-821-4579 Box office: 919-821-3111 , https://raleighlittletheatre.org/shows/fancy-nancy/
$17 - $13

Winston-Salem -- Sat., Apr. 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM ( Fri., Mar. 24, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon. An exceptionally intelligent, neurodivergent teen is blamed for the death of his neighbor’s dog. His pursuit of the real killer leads him to discoveries that will change his life forever in this extraordinary... Read More

Hanesbrands Theatre. -- www.LTofWS.org or call (336) 725-4001. , http://www.LTofWS.org
$14-$26

Sanford -- Sat., Apr. 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Temple Theatre: An Evening with Oscar & Steve

Join us for an enchanting evening of beloved classics by Oscar Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. Featuring Gay Willis (award winning NYC actress, Broadway's "Showboat", Christine in "Phantom of the Opera") and Michael Pizzi (Anything Goes, 1776, Man of La Mancha, Into the Woods). Songs from "South Pacific", "Into... Read More
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. -- Temple Theatre - Sanford 120 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330 Box Office: 919-774-4155 , https://www.templeshows.com/
$20-$30

Raleigh -- Sat., Apr. 1, 2023 at 3:30 PM ( Fri., Mar. 17, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

Raleigh Little Theatre: Added Performances! Fancy Nancy: The Musical

Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive, that’s fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck... Read More
Produced by special arrangement with Gurman Agency LLC Please plan to follow RLT’s current COVID safety guidelines at the time of the performance.

Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. -- Business office: 919-821-4579 Box office: 919-821-3111 , https://raleighlittletheatre.org/shows/fancy-nancy/
$17 - $13