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Performing Arts Events
1073 Events (viewing events 1 through 25)
Asheville -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM ( Sat., Jun. 8, 2019 - Sat., Aug. 31, 2019 )
Black Mountain College Museum + Art Center: Playing with Sound Kids Workshop with Vicky Browne
Astound your friends and family by making simple yet annoyingly affecting noise machines.
Ages 5-11 recommended
Charlotte -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM ( Thu., Aug. 22, 2019 - Sun., Sep. 1, 2019 )
Children's Theatre of Charlotte: A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In this heartwarming story about the joys of friendship, zookeeper Amos McGee knows friends can come in all sorts of species, too. Every day, spends time with each of his animal friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, caring for a particularly shy penguin and reading... Read More
$
Cary -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM ( Thu., Aug. 22, 2019 - Fri., Aug. 30, 2019 )
The Cary Theater: Woman at War
The Cary Theater. -- 919-462-2051 , http://www.thecarytheater.com
$6
Wilmington -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 2:30 PM
Cameron Art Museum: Music Inspiring Art: A Brief History
From the Ancient Art to Contemporary creations, music has inspired artists throughout history.We examine how artists-from Greek sculptors, to Renaissance painters, to Modernists like Miro and Kandinsky-have turned to music and musical theory to help them create art. We'll also look at how music can add to our own experience of... Read More
$
Charlotte -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 2:30 PM ( Thu., Aug. 15, 2019 - Sat., Sep. 7, 2019 )
Actor's Theatre of Charlotte: Silence! The Musical
A laugh-out-loud naughty satire of the Oscar Award winning film, The Silence of the Lambs. Music and Lyrics by Jon Kaplan and Al Kaplan, Book by Hunter Bell.
Thursday, August 15 @ 7:30 - Pay What You Can Night
Friday, August 16 @ 8:00 PM - Preview, 50% Off
Saturday, August 17 @ 8:00 PM - Preview, 50% Off
... Read More
$
Wilmington -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM ( Wed., Aug. 14, 2019 - Sun., Sep. 1, 2019 )
Big Dawg Productions Non-Profit Theatre: Men on Boats
Another Wilmington debut. Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men on Boats is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. This astounding play casts all women to... Read More
$15 - $5
Raleigh -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM ( Fri., Aug. 16, 2019 - Sun., Sep. 1, 2019 )
Raleigh Little Theatre: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder
Monty Navarro, a distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm…and a pinch of murder. Monty’s murderous romp is filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs and doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting... Read More
Adults-$27, Students/Seniors -$23, First Sunday-$14. Seniors are age 62 and up. Students are through college.
$27 - $14
Raleigh -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM ( Fri., Aug. 23, 2019 - Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 )
White Iris Light Opera: Strike Up the Band
Meredith College White Iris Light Opera is comprised of current students, incoming students, and community members. They are excited and proud to present Strike Up the Band by George and Ira Gershwin.
No reservation required. A $5 donation is suggested.
$5 suggested donation
Charlotte -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 4:00 PM ( Thu., Aug. 22, 2019 - Sun., Sep. 1, 2019 )
Children's Theatre of Charlotte: A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In this heartwarming story about the joys of friendship, zookeeper Amos McGee knows friends can come in all sorts of species, too. Every day, spends time with each of his animal friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, caring for a particularly shy penguin and reading... Read More
$
Clemmons -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County: Charlie: Motown and Beach Music
This versatile, Durham-based, six-piece band features male and female vocalists, a keys player, guitar, bass and drums. Charlie performs in the Motown tradition of tuxedos and coordinated dance steps mixed with southern beach music guaranteed to please a crowd in the park on a late summer day.
The event is family... Read More
Picnicking is permitted and concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Food trucks on site include Almost Home Cooking, Que Viva Latin Street Grill, Gunny Smitty’s and Brash Brownies. Refreshments such as soft drinks, water, beer and wine are available with all proceeds supporting the Arts Council... Read More
Free
Clemmons -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County: Mostly Motown
Performed by Charlie
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Picnicking is permitted and food trucks will be on site. Refreshments such as soda, water, beer and wine are available with all proceeds supporting the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. No outside alcohol is permitted.
Free
Chapel Hill -- Sun., Aug. 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM ( Fri., Aug. 2, 2019 - Sun., Sep. 29, 2019 )
Paperhand Puppet Intervention: We Are Here
This year’s show, We. Are. Here. explores the paradoxical gift of PROGRESS. WE. ARE. HERE. to learn, to practice, and to heal; to dream and build a better world together; to create this work and rise as a community; to inspire us all to feel more deeply connected to the earth and it's creatures; to stand up for justice,... Read More
6:30 pre-show event (2:30 for matinees)
$
Asheville -- Mon., Aug. 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM ( Sat., Jun. 8, 2019 - Sat., Aug. 31, 2019 )
Black Mountain College Museum + Art Center: Playing with Sound Kids Workshop with Vicky Browne
Astound your friends and family by making simple yet annoyingly affecting noise machines.
Ages 5-11 recommended
Charlotte -- Mon., Aug. 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM ( Mon., Aug. 26, 2019 - Tue., Aug. 27, 2019 )
Central Piedmont Community College: Blur: A Community Portrait Project
Performed by Melissa Alexander
Atlanta-based photographer Melissa Alexander uses her camera to create a space of respite and self-rediscovery. Join her at Ross Art Gallery on August 26th and 27th for Blur: a special community portrait project that reclaims not only our time, but ourselves. Participate in a fun and affirming photo session where your... Read More
Artist Lecture: Thursday, October 24 at 4:30 p.m. - Tate Hall
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m. - Ross Art Gallery
Asheville -- Tue., Aug. 27, 2019 at 1:00 PM ( Sat., Jun. 8, 2019 - Sat., Aug. 31, 2019 )
Black Mountain College Museum + Art Center: Playing with Sound Kids Workshop with Vicky Browne
Astound your friends and family by making simple yet annoyingly affecting noise machines.
Ages 5-11 recommended
Charlotte -- Tue., Aug. 27, 2019 at 3:00 PM ( Mon., Aug. 26, 2019 - Tue., Aug. 27, 2019 )
Central Piedmont Community College: Blur: A Community Portrait Project
Performed by Melissa Alexander
Atlanta-based photographer Melissa Alexander uses her camera to create a space of respite and self-rediscovery. Join her at Ross Art Gallery on August 26th and 27th for Blur: a special community portrait project that reclaims not only our time, but ourselves. Participate in a fun and affirming photo session where your... Read More
Artist Lecture: Thursday, October 24 at 4:30 p.m. - Tate Hall
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m. - Ross Art Gallery
Blowing Rock -- Tue., Aug. 27, 2019 at 3:30 PM ( Tue., Jan. 15, 2019 - Tue., Aug. 27, 2019 )
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum: Afternoon Art Club
Children ages 6 - 10 are invited to join us for creative art-making activities through a variety of media, from watercolor to clay.
Durham -- Tue., Aug. 27, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Triangle Jewish Chorale: Triangle Jewish Chorale Auditions
If you enjoy singing and want to experience the pleasure of performing Jewish music with a congenial group, please consider joining us. We are especially seeking Tenors and Basses. Membership is open to all who can sing in tune and listen to others at the same time; want to sing and perform in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and... Read More
Scholarships available to juniors/seniors in high school and undergraduate/graduate students. If you are interested in singing Jewish-inspired music in various genres and languages, we are seeking voices to join the chorale (in particular tenors and basses). The TJC will offer scholarships (fee waiver plus stipend) to... Read More
Free to audition, nominal fee to join
Concord -- Tue., Aug. 27, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Cabarrus Arts Council: Celebration of the Arts
Performed by Mike Wiley, speakerCabarrus Arts Council. , http://www.cabarrusartscouncil.org
$
Asheville -- Wed., Aug. 28, 2019 at 1:00 PM ( Sat., Jun. 8, 2019 - Sat., Aug. 31, 2019 )
Black Mountain College Museum + Art Center: Playing with Sound Kids Workshop with Vicky Browne
Astound your friends and family by making simple yet annoyingly affecting noise machines.
Ages 5-11 recommended
Chapel Hill -- Wed., Aug. 28, 2019 at 3:30 PM
UNC Chapel Hill Department of Music: From Stage Fright to Standing Ovation: How to Transform Performance Fear into Rock-Star Confidence
Performed by Harry PickensMoeser Auditorium, Hill Hall. -- See department website for more information. , http://www.music.unc.edu
Free
Charlotte -- Wed., Aug. 28, 2019 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Aug. 15, 2019 - Sat., Sep. 7, 2019 )
Actor's Theatre of Charlotte: Silence! The Musical
A laugh-out-loud naughty satire of the Oscar Award winning film, The Silence of the Lambs. Music and Lyrics by Jon Kaplan and Al Kaplan, Book by Hunter Bell.
Thursday, August 15 @ 7:30 - Pay What You Can Night
Friday, August 16 @ 8:00 PM - Preview, 50% Off
Saturday, August 17 @ 8:00 PM - Preview, 50% Off
... Read More
$
Charlotte -- Thu., Aug. 29, 2019 at 9:30 AM ( Thu., Aug. 22, 2019 - Sun., Sep. 1, 2019 )
Children's Theatre of Charlotte: A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In this heartwarming story about the joys of friendship, zookeeper Amos McGee knows friends can come in all sorts of species, too. Every day, spends time with each of his animal friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, caring for a particularly shy penguin and reading... Read More
$
Blowing Rock -- Thu., Aug. 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM ( Thu., Jan. 17, 2019 - Thu., Aug. 29, 2019 )
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum: Doodlebug Club
Preschool-age children and a parent/guardian are invited to Doodlebug Club -- a fun, educational art program focused on basic art skills.
Charlotte -- Thu., Aug. 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM ( Thu., Aug. 22, 2019 - Sun., Sep. 1, 2019 )
Children's Theatre of Charlotte: A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In this heartwarming story about the joys of friendship, zookeeper Amos McGee knows friends can come in all sorts of species, too. Every day, spends time with each of his animal friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, caring for a particularly shy penguin and reading... Read More
$
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