As part of the celebration of International Commedia dell' Arte Day, sponsored by UNESCO, the commedia troupe i Firenzi presents a free comedy improv show in the style of Italian Commedia dell' Arte. The performance takes place Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Academy Pavillion at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The troupe presents an … [Read more...] about Free Comedy Improv show in the style of 16th century Italian Commedia dell’ Arte Feb 23
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Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition is an original play with music by United Strings of Color. The play uses mixed media arts to educate about the lives, countries, times, systemic laws, and iconic contributions of the four Black abolitionists: Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne "Chevalier", Solomon Northrup and Frederick Douglass. United Strings of … [Read more...] about Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
South Stream Productions presents King Lear — “pay what you want” mother-daughter-production
South Stream Productions is presenting its 9th theatrical endeavor, William Shakespeare's King Lear. The production stars local mother-daughter duo, with Julie Oliver as Lear and Chloe Oliver as Cordelia and The Fool. Performances will take place at The Ridge, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on these dates: The performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. on … [Read more...] about South Stream Productions presents King Lear — “pay what you want” mother-daughter-production
The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans, is a 75-minute one-man performance that tells the stories of Black North Carolinians who fought for freedom and inclusive democracy on and off the traditional battlefield, throughout the last four centuries. The show will be performed at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
“Pay What You Can” for Moonlight Stage Company’s “Mikki Marvel is…fine”
Moonlight Stage Company, at 4720 Hargrove Road, Suite 130, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting Mikki Marvel is...Fine on January 30, January 31, and February 1, 2025, at 8 p.m. each night. These are "pay what you can" events. Get tickets here. "How are you?" "I'm fine." But… are you really? What is "fine?" Well for their whole life, Mikki has been told they are so fine. In fact, so fine … [Read more...] about “Pay What You Can” for Moonlight Stage Company’s “Mikki Marvel is…fine”
Black Nativity Durham December 20-22
Black Nativity Durham, one of the Triangle's favorite Christmas traditions, is returning December 20 to 22, 2024. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $17 for seniors, students, and children, and $15 per person for groups of 10 or more. The production takes place at Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. Produced by Wendell Tabb and co-produced by … [Read more...] about Black Nativity Durham December 20-22
Holiday Artist Market at Theatre Raleigh Art Center
Theatre Raleigh Art Center's Holiday Artist Market takes place Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop for gifts from local Triangle artists, while enjoying special performances throughout the day. The lobby bar will be open with special treats for purchase. … [Read more...] about Holiday Artist Market at Theatre Raleigh Art Center
Hum Sub Diwali Oct 12 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali (formerly known as Cary Diwali) is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Admission is free and parking is $10. If you don't mind walking a bit, you can park for free. The hours are 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The festival will feature: The evening will end with fireworks over Symphony Lake. … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct 12 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Dreamland Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 14
Dreamland Carolina Circus Festival is a FREE event that will take place in Cary on September 14, 2024, from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. The festival is a full day of circus related workshops and shows. There will also be a full market of vendors and food. It takes place in Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The festival features: Schedule of Carolina Circus … [Read more...] about Dreamland Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 14
Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “Earth & Sky — A Great Gathering for All Beings” opens Aug 9 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Paperhand Puppet Intervention's giant puppet shows are one of the most enduring traditions of Chapel Hill and the Triangle. The group uses communal storytelling, shadows, masks, and, of course, giant puppets, to create magic. Paperhand's summer show in 2024, "Earth & Sky -- A Great Gathering For All Beings" will be performed at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill every Friday, Saturday and … [Read more...] about Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “Earth & Sky — A Great Gathering for All Beings” opens Aug 9 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
