Sihr Theatre presents: HIR by Taylor Mac

North Front Theatre & Rooftop Bar (5th Floor) 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC, United States

Somewhere in the suburbs, Isaac has returned from the wars to help take care of his ailing father, only to discover a household in revolt. The insurgent: his mom. Liberated from an oppressive marriage, with Isaac’s newly out transgender sibling as her ally, she’s on a crusade to dismantle the patriarchy. But in Taylor Mac’s sly, subversive comedy, annihilating the past doesn’t always free you from it. CONTENT WARNING: This play contains strong, explicit language throughout. Recommended age 18+ Playing for only 10 performances at the historic North Front Theatre & Rooftop Bar (5th Floor) in downtown Wilmington, NC. Directed by Tony-Elias Choufani. Featuring ensemble members Louie Johnson and Luke Robbins, with Lisa McCoy and Kevin Roberge. Tickets available at the door!  General Admission: $20 - VIP Seating $25 - Student/Military $15 General Admission are raked seating built into the theater that slope away from the stage. VIP Seats are free-standing floor seats and tables right in front of the stage. There is a full service bar in the lobby of the theater. This play runs for approx. 2 hours including intermission.

Meredith College Theatre presents “Committed – The Musical”

Studio Theatre, Jones Hall at Meredith College 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

A fantastical dark comedy about one woman's experiences in and out of psych wards in central North Carolina that explores reality, delusion, and the space in between. For tickets: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFA82FA0FEC43-52549414-committed    

Duke University Music Department: Saxophone Quartet and Composer Workshop

Bone Hall, Biddle Music Building 9 Brodie Gym Drive Mary Duke Biddle Music Building, Durham, NC, United States

Discussion of the collaborative process between performers and composer, with the Red Clay Saxophone Quartet (Susan Fancher, Laurent Estoppey, Steven Stusek, and Mark Engebretson) and composer Harriet Steinke, featuring a performance of Steinke’s new work for saxophone quartet Every Thing Belongs. Free Admission

Free

AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL: Euclid Quartet & Oskar Espina Ruiz, Clarinet

First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City 1604 Arendell Street, Morehead City, United States

The Euclid Quartet enjoys one of the most highly regarded reputations of any chamber ensemble of its generation. Formed in 1998, it won top prizes at the Osaka, Hugo Kauder, Carmel, and Chamber Music Yellow Springs competitions. In 2009, the Euclid Quartet was awarded the “American Masterpieces” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. “Rarely has a group found such meaning and vision” (American Record Guide). The Euclid Quartet joins our own clarinet virtuoso, Oskar Espina Ruiz for a clarinet quintet by Anna Wessner, lauded by the American Academy of Arts and Letters for her “simple, unpredictably expressive music.” Program Hugo KAUDER String Quartet #4 William BOLCOM Graceful Ghost Rag Anna WEESNER The Eight Lost Songs of Orlando Underground for clarinet quintet Franz SCHUBERT String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810, & "Death and the Maiden" $35.00 General Admission; $140.00 Season; FREE: Students 18 and under and those attending full time at school, and active duty military  

$35

Dance Artist Alliance CLT: ‘Converge’ Dance Showcase

Charlotte Cirque and Dance Center 9315-E Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States

The Dance Artist Alliance CLT (DAACLT) is thrilled to announce ‘Converge’, a collaborative dance showcase taking place on November 9 and 10 at the Charlotte Cirque &Dance Center. Choreographers applied to participate in being paired with another choreographer to create a new work.  Audiences will experience an exciting fusion of tap, hip-hop, contemporary dance, Mexican Folk and Kathak. Choreographer Partnerships:  Brenné Forst & Priyadarshini Inman  TwinNation & Carolina Quirós  Melody Shanahan & Kristin Pratt  Mary Beth & Alex White  Shanice Rollin & Desiree’ Belnavis About DAACLT: The Dance Arts Alliance of Charlotte (DAACLT) is dedicated to fostering collaboration and promoting dance across Charlotte's vibrant community.  DAACLT empowers local artists, encourages cross-genre exploration, and engages audiences in unique and compelling ways. For more information, contact April Hood at april@daaclt.org or visit www.daaclt.org. MEDIA CONTACT: April Hood (704) 907-9706 april@daaclt.org

$20.00

WESTERN PIEDMONT SYMPHONY: MASTERWORKS – Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

P.E. Monroe Auditorium 775 Sixth Street NE, Hickory, NC, United States

A program of classical music's “The Three Bs” - a Baroque power play of three on three, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, the doubly demanding Brahms Concerto for Violin and Cello featuring Misha Keylin, violin, and WPS principal cellist Samuel Magill, and the unforgettable first four notes tell you it's Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. $20 – $50

$20

Charlotte Symphony: Shostakovich & Mendelssohn

Knight Theater 430 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

"Violin prodigy" (San Francisco Chronicle) Amaryn Olmeda dazzles with Mendelssohn's majestic Violin Concerto in E minor, paired with Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade in A minor and Shostakovich's witty and subversive Symphony No. 9 in a dynamic program led by Anthony Parnther. Anthony Parnther, conductor Amaryn Olmeda, violin NEW! Children ages 6-18 attend Sunday matinee performances for FREE with a Youth ticket!

StreetSigns Center for Performing Literature presents Changing Same: The Cold-Blooded Murder of Booker T. Spicely

Swain Hall Black Box Theater 101 E. Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

A fully produced performance of a new play focusing on the events leading up to and following the murder of Private Booker T. Spicely, following the 80th anniversary of his death. On July 8th,1944, Private Booker T. Spicely was headed back home to Camp Butner after enjoying an evening in the Hayti neighborhood of Durham. He was unaware it would be his last. In the darkness of that night, he would become yet another victim of Jim Crow “justice.” The play was commissioned by The Booker T. Spicely Committee, funded by Duke Energy and co-produced by StreetSigns Center for Literature and Performance, Mike Wiley Productions, and The Kenan Institute for Ethics’ America’s Hallowed Ground Project. Two weekends / Two Locations: Nov 7, 8, 9 @ 7:30p, Nov 10 @ 2:00p, at Swain Hall Black Box Theater, UNC Nov 14, 15, 16 @ 7:30p, Nov 17 @ 2:00p, Brodie Theater, Duke Admission:  $10-$20

NC State Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Wolfgang A Cappella Fall 2024 Concert

Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Center at NC State University 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

You're invited to the Wolfgang A Cappella Fall 2024 concert! Wolfgang is a co-ed a cappella group created to build exceptional musical experiences. They sing a variety of pieces that aim to foster creativity, while building a unified sound and a close knit dynamic. The group strives to promote personal growth, incite originality, and foster a diverse group of individuals with a common love for music. Admission: $4.66 for NC State Students, $10 for faculty, staff and seniors, $12 for the general public.

Sihr Theatre presents: HIR by Taylor Mac

North Front Theatre & Rooftop Bar (5th Floor) 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC, United States

Somewhere in the suburbs, Isaac has returned from the wars to help take care of his ailing father, only to discover a household in revolt. The insurgent: his mom. Liberated from an oppressive marriage, with Isaac’s newly out transgender sibling as her ally, she’s on a crusade to dismantle the patriarchy. But in Taylor Mac’s sly, subversive comedy, annihilating the past doesn’t always free you from it. CONTENT WARNING: This play contains strong, explicit language throughout. Recommended age 18+ Playing for only 10 performances at the historic North Front Theatre & Rooftop Bar (5th Floor) in downtown Wilmington, NC. Directed by Tony-Elias Choufani. Featuring ensemble members Louie Johnson and Luke Robbins, with Lisa McCoy and Kevin Roberge. Tickets available at the door!  General Admission: $20 - VIP Seating $25 - Student/Military $15 General Admission are raked seating built into the theater that slope away from the stage. VIP Seats are free-standing floor seats and tables right in front of the stage. There is a full service bar in the lobby of the theater. This play runs for approx. 2 hours including intermission.

Meredith College Theatre presents “Committed – The Musical”

Studio Theatre, Jones Hall at Meredith College 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

A fantastical dark comedy about one woman's experiences in and out of psych wards in central North Carolina that explores reality, delusion, and the space in between. For tickets: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFA82FA0FEC43-52549414-committed    

Port City Playwrights/Brunswick Little Theatre Joint effort presents “Best of 10-Minute Miscellany Returns to Brunswick Little Theatre Stage”

Brunswick Little Theatre 8068 River Road, Southport, NC, United States

A showcase of ten short plays including comedies, dramas, romantic and poignant tales including: SHADY BUTT HOA - a disgruntled resident kicks propriety out of the board room at an HOA meeting DOG-IN-LAW - A nurse comforts a “human puppy” PARAMOUR - A tenacious young woman struggles to accept that she is only a figment of an artist’s imagination Admission: $28.00 November 8th at November 9th SOLD OUT!  :)

$28