Two months: NC State arts events, May and June 2023

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 Mark Tulbert at mktulber@ncsu.edu.

MAY 2023

Monday, May 1

University Theatre: Tickets go on sale for TheatreFEST 2023.

Thursday, May 4

NC State LIVE: LIVE @ Lake Raleigh. Laurelyn Dossett. Food trucks at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 13

NC State LIVE: Work-in-progress sharing by Murielle Elizéon and Shana Tucker of a new work commissioned by NC State LIVE (When We Were Queens…). 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at VAE Raleigh.

Wednesday, May 17

The Crafts Center: Jillian Sortore: Plume exhibition opens.

Thursday, May 18

NC State LIVE: LIVE @ Lake Raleigh. Caique Vidal & Batuque. Food trucks at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Art History and Aldwyth. Join exhibition curator Mark Sloan on a guided tour to discover the art historical references and inspirations embedded within the intricate collages in This is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect. 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 25

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Morning yoga. In partnership with Hillsborough Street neighbors at the Alexander Family YMCA, the Gregg will offer free morning yoga in the museum’s main lobby. 10 a.m.

JUNE 2023

Thursday, June 1

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Free screening of The Killers, a 1946 film noir starring North Carolina native Ava Gardner in her breakout role as Kitty Collins. 6 p.m.

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Holmes and Watson (day 1 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Friday, June 2

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Holmes and Watson (day 2 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Workshop performance of Away Home by Honest Pint Theatre Company (day 1 of 2). 7 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Saturday, June 3

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Workshop performance of Away Home by Honest Pint Theatre Company (day 2 of 2). 2 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Holmes and Watson (day 3 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Sunday, June 4

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Holmes and Watson (day 4 of 8). 2 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Monday, June 5

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Sips & Scripts. No tickets required. 6 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Thursday, June 8

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Holmes and Watson (day 5 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: [title of show] (day 1 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Friday, June 9

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Holmes and Watson (day 6 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: [title of show] (day 2 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Saturday, June 10

University Theatre presents the 2023 TheatreFESTival. 1 to 4 p.m. in Thompson Hall.

The Crafts Center: Exhibition reception with artist Jillian Sortore. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Holmes and Watson (day 7 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: [title of show] (day 3 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Sunday, June 11

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: Holmes and Watson (day 8 of 8). 2 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: [title of show] (day 4 of 8). 2 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Monday, June 12

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: High school day camps. Introduction to Music Technology. Section 1 of 2 begins, running June 12-16.

Thursday, June 15

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: [title of show] (day 5 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Friday, June 16

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: [title of show] (day 6 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Saturday, June 17

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: [title of show] (day 7 of 8). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: QuickScripts. 8 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

Sunday, June 18

University Theatre presents TheatreFEST2023: [title of show] (day 8 of 8). 2 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Monday, June 19

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: High school day camps. Introduction to Music Technology. Section 2 of 2 begins, running June 19-23.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: High school day camps. Electronic Music Production. Section 1 of 1 begins, running June 19-23.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: High school day camps. Drum Major Leadership. Section 1 of 1 begins, running June 19-23.

Thursday, June 22

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Self-guided slow-looking experience. The museum will remain open until 8 p.m. to provide space and time for visitors to participate. “Slow-looking” guides and gallery stools will be available at the front desk for all participants beginning at 6 p.m.

Exhibitions at the Gregg Museum

True Likeness (January 12 to July 23).

This is Not: Aldwyth in Retrospect (February 2 to October 7).

Exhibition at the Crafts Center

Jillian Sortore: Plume (May 17 to July 27).

See a weekly arts update with events, tips and news clips, posted each Monday morning at 7 a.m.