Two months: NC State arts events, April and May 2024

To complement our weekly Monday morning NC State arts updates, we offer a two-month list of upcoming events and exhibitions published on the first day of each month.

Questions? Contact Christy Rain at clrain@ncsu.edu.

APRIL 2024

Monday, April 1

Crafts Center: Summer crafts class registration opens for NC State students. Please review the new registration process in advance.

University Theatre: UT hosts Sips and Scripts. Playwright sign-up begins at 5 p.m., readings begin at 6 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Thursday, April 4

NC State LIVE: First free LIVE @ Lake Raleigh concert of the season, featuring Charly Lowry. Food trucks at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Guest curator tour of Material Messages with Precious Lovell. 6 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: State Dance Company spring concert (day 1 of 2). 7 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

University Theatre: Opening night of Ada and the Engine (day 1 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Friday, April 5

Crafts Center: Mindful Crafts with the Pack. The Crafts Center is partnering with Prevention Services to provide a drop-in space for students. Noon to 2 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: State Dance Company spring concert (day 2 of 2). 7 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

University Theatre: Ada and the Engine (day 2 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Saturday, April 6

University Theatre: Ada and the Engine (day 3 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Sunday, April 7

University Theatre: Ada and the Engine (day 4 of 9). 2 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Raleigh Civic Symphony concert. 4 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Monday, April 8

Crafts Center: Summer crafts class registration opens for staff, faculty and the public. Please review the new registration process in advance.

NC State LIVE: The Small Island Big Song artist residency runs April 8-12. See the lineup of events on and around campus.

Tuesday, April 9

University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: The Lunchbox Series. The Critical Response Process with Michelle Pearson. 12 to 12:45 p.m. (virtual)

University Theatre Workshop Series: Theatre Design Basics. Learn more and register. 6 p.m.

University Theatre: Ada and the Engine (day 5 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Thursday, April 11

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Free dance master class (accessible modern dance with Payton Chopp). Open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Carmichael Gym, Dance Studio 2307. 5:30 p.m.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Closing reception for Leading by Design and The Art of John Mark Hall. 6 to 8 p.m. Registration required (deadline: April 1).

University Theatre: Ada and the Engine (day 6 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Friday, April 12

Student Art Sale. 3 to 6:30 p.m. State Ballroom, Talley Student Union.

University Theatre: Ada and the Engine (day 7 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

NC State LIVE: Small Island Big Song in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

University Theatre Studio Series: Fish Out of Water, the Triangle Sketch Comedy Variety Show. Learn more and register. 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Saturday, April 13

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Last day for Leading by Design and The Art of John Mark Hall. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: NC State Jazz Orchestra in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

University Theatre: Ada and the Engine (day 8 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Sunday, April 14

University Theatre: Ada and the Engine (day 9 of 9). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Grains of Time in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Monday, April 15

Creative Artist Awards submission deadline for dance and music.

University Theatre Workshop Series: Rough and Ready Stage Lighting. Learn more and register. 5 p.m.

University Theatre Studio Series: Reading of the Creative Artist Award-winning play Teletype by Wyat Hamilton. Learn more and register. 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Tuesday, April 16

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Storytime in the Gardens. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. 10 a.m.

Crafts Center: Annual Seconds Sale, 2 to 10 p.m.

University Theatre Workshop Series: Powerful Presentation. Learn more and register. 6 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Jazz Lab Band in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Wednesday, April 17

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: The Lunchbox Series. “Dance Competitions: Helpful or Harmful?” with Chasta Hamilton. 12 to 12:45 p.m. (virtual)

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Wind Ensemble in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Thursday, April 18

University Theatre Workshop Series: How to Sew a Zippered Pouch. Learn more and register. 6 p.m.

NC State LIVE: Free LIVE @ Lake Raleigh concert, featuring Laura Gonzqui. Food trucks at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Symphonic Band in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Friday, April 19

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: NC State Choirs in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

University Theatre presents the Comedic Improvisational Alliance. 7 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Saturday, April 20

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Wolfgang A Cappella in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Sunday, April 21

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Chordination in concert. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Monday, April 22

PASSOVER begins at sunset.

Tuesday, April 23

LAST DAY OF CLASSES.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: End of Year Student Party. 5 to 7 p.m.

University Theatre Workshop Series: Costume Crafting Night. Learn more and register. Two sessions: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Jazz Combo Night in One Earth Lounge. 7 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, April 24

READING DAY.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: The Lunchbox Series. On tour with Kristen Hoagland. 12 to 12:45 p.m. (virtual)

MAY 2024

Thursday, May 2

NC State LIVE: Free LIVE @ Lake Raleigh concert, featuring Holler Choir. Food trucks at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.

Friday, May 3

Crafts Center: Mindful Crafts with the Pack. The Crafts Center is partnering with Prevention Services to provide a drop-in space for students. Noon to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 4

SPRING COMMENCEMENT. 9 a.m. in PNC Arena.

Wednesday, May 15

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES (Summer I).

Crafts Center: Open for summer.

Thursday, May 16

NC State LIVE: Free LIVE @ Lake Raleigh concert, featuring Whoop. Food trucks at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Exhibition opening reception for Babenga – Sacred Forest of Cameroon. 6 to 8 p.m.

Monday, May 27

MEMORIAL DAY.

Thursday, May 30

University Theatre: Opening night for TheatreFEST 2024. The Great Beyond by Steven Dietz. 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.