Arts & Entertainment

Witness a masterful group of writers bring their poems to life on stage. They will share stories of pain, joy, love, hope, and struggle. The audience will all be taken on a journey of purpose and discovery led by the eloquence of powerful expression. Each poet will show us what is possible when the page is blended with an authentic voice. Come join us on this spoken word adventure as these artists combine the skill of oration with the subtle nuance of theatre and improvisation. Special Guests include Life & Jen Jus Write. Learn more about Come, Sit, & Listen Event Details When: Tuesday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Location: The Raleigh Room at Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 Cost: Free

Join us for an artist reception celebrating the artists of the September & October Gallery Exhibits at Sertoma Arts Center on Sunday, October 15, from 2 to 4 p.m.  Learn more about the September & October Gallery Exhibits at Sertoma Arts Center Event Details When: Sunday, October 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 Cost: Free and open to the public Some artworks are for sale. Contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.

Join us for an artist reception celebrating the It Ain't All Black and White exhibition and artists on October 25, 5:30-7 p.m. It Ain’t All Black and White is a photography exhibition curated by North Carolina-based photographer Leticia Clementina that encourages viewers to consider emotions such as serenity, apprehension, yearning, and more. Learn more about It Ain't All Black and White Event Details When: Wednesday, October 25, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Parking: Visitors can park in the Municipal Building Deck at 201 W Morgan St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Where: Block Gallery, 222 W. Hargett St. (inside Raleigh Municipal Building) Before visiting, please review the Raleigh Municipal Building rules Cost: Free and open to the public

Join us on October 27 for the opening ceremony of Día de Oakwood, a SEEK Raleigh project by Peter Marin celebrating the Day of the Dead at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Hear remarks from Mexican Consulate Claudia Velasco, artist Peter Marin, activist and event organizer Angela Salamanca, and Oakwood Cemetery Director Robin Simonton. Music, dance, and free face painting 5-8 p.m. View the full schedule

Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, October 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a closing reception. Learn more about the Reframed: Resonance of Retrospect Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center

Join us on October 29 for a free screening of Disney's Coco as part of Día de Oakwood, a SEEK Raleigh project by Peter Marin celebrating the Day of the Dead at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Music, dance, and free face painting, 4:30-8:30 p.m. The movie starts at 6 p.m. Food trucks will be there. Bring a blanket or a chair.  View the full schedule

Join us on November 2 for a celebration of Día de Muertos and a closing ceremony as part of Día de Oakwood, a SEEK Raleigh project by Peter Marin celebrating the Day of the Dead at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Music, dance, and free face painting 4-8 p.m. Join us by dressing up as the Catrina; a Catrina Parade will start at 6 p.m. View the full schedule

Get an early start on your holiday shopping and buy gifts for yourself and others from wonderful local artists at the Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more about this year's Fall Arts Fair Event Details When: Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605 Parking: Enter at Washington St. & Glenwood Ave. or St. Mary’s St. & Nichols Dr. Street parking is available on Washington St. Cost: Free and open to the public Schedule: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - Wayne Schindler Music 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Poetry Fox 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  - Live art demos 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Paris Delight Bakery & Creperie Food Truck  10 a.m.-5 p.m. - Kid's art activities 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Chirba Chirba Dumpling Truck 1:30-4:30 p.m. - Music and painting by Little Red Birds featuring teaching artist Amanda Wilson. Amanda will paint during the performance, and event visitors will have the opportunity to purchase the painting at the end. Vendors The Fall Arts Fair is no longer accepting vendors. Check out our Artists Calls and subscribe to the Arts Flash Newsletter to find out about future events.

Join the Asian Joy team, collaborators, and community members for Golden Hour, an afternoon of conversation, connection, and a chance to share your ideas with us for our upcoming mural! Happening at Feature Flora (612 W. South St.) on Sunday, December 3, from 3-5 p.m. Light refreshments and art supplies will be provided. This event is open to the public. Event Details When: Sunday, December 3, 3-5 p.m. Location: Feature Flora, 612 W. South St., Raleigh, NC 27603 Cost: Free and open to the public About Asian Joy Asian Joy is an oral history and community-driven mural project created by Ina Liu, Isabel Lu, and Sophie Tô. The project will use storytelling and public art to support the well-being and belonging of our pan-ethnic Asian American (AA) community in North Carolina. First, AA oral histories that center on finding joy will be collected and publicly archived; then, using these stories, the team will work with the community to create a mural and install it at a public location in North Carolina. This project is supported by SEEK Raleigh, an experimental public art program by Raleigh Arts. Projects should engage with the community in City of Raleigh parks, greenways, and/or community spaces.

Join us for an artist reception celebrating the artists of the January & February Gallery Exhibitions at Sertoma Arts Center on Saturday, January 13, from 2-4 p.m.  Learn more about the January & February Gallery Exhibitions at Sertoma Arts Center Event Details When: Saturday, January 13, from 2-4 p.m. Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612 Cost: Free and open to the public Some artworks are for sale. Contact Sertoma Arts Center for details.

Join us at Pullen Arts Center on Saturday, January 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m. for a closing reception. Perspectives in Print and Painting features work from Jenny Bonner, Peter Marin, and Susan Martin. Ceramic work from our instructors and community is also featured throughout the building. Learn more about the Perspectives in Print and Painting and Community Ceramics Exhibition at Pullen Arts Center