A Raleigh native joined Madonna on the World Cup final halftime stage last Sunday, calling the moment “incredibly iconic.”

The International Black Theatre Festival returns to Winston‑Salem July 27–Aug. 1 with more than 100 performances, workshops, panels and community events across downtown venues.

Sertoma Arts Center will close June 22 for a Parks Bond‑funded renovation; classes and studios will move to partner sites while work proceeds.

Kerry Painter lays out the relocation and construction timeline for Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater and how the move fits into the downtown expansion plan.

State and local burn bans mean no campfires at MerleFest this week; the festival will proceed with adjusted camping rules.

Doug Winstead Jr., a Band Of Oz trumpeter and Carolina Beach Music Hall of Famer, will be remembered at services April 21 in Rocky Mount. Family and fans will gather at Rock Haven Church to celebrate his life.

A 25,000-square-foot museum honoring Carolina Marines will open June 8 at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, arriving with a Huey, an LVT and nearly 200 wartime artifacts. The project has been more than 25 years in the making.

North Carolina is honoring abolitionist and author Moses Roper with a historical marker recognizing his escape from slavery and contributions to social justice.

Raleigh’s North Carolina Museum of History is closed for a $180M renovation that expands gallery space, adds classrooms and modernizes climate controls; reopening is expected in 2028.

Cary's GLOW art installation lights up downtown with light-based exhibits until mid-March, featuring a lantern parade and various luminous art pieces.

The Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum in Raleigh is introducing new tours and exhibits highlighting the Pope Family's history, offering educational experiences and free admission for the event.

Raleigh is launching a project where local artists will paint e-scooter and e-bike corrals for utility and aesthetics, enhancing city charm and safety.

Pullen Arts Center offers various art classes, including pottery for teens, craft and gaming, printmaking, fiber arts, and jewelry casting. Classes have varying start dates and fees for residents and non-residents.