Two months: NC State arts events, Nov. and Dec. 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.

November 2023

Wednesday, November 1

Deadline for entries for the Creative Artist Award in theatre.

Thursday, November 2

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Free woodwind performance by the NC State Quintet. 6 p.m.

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

University Theatre: What We Grew Up With by Kiran Soma, winner of the 2022-23 Creative Artist Award in theatre (day 1 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

The Crafts Center: Closing day for the Nicholas Jackson: Crossroads exhibition.

Friday, November 3

University Theatre: What We Grew Up With by Kiran Soma, winner of the 2022-23 Creative Artist Award in theatre (day 2 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

Saturday, November 4

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Free outdoor opening event for BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art. 1 to 4 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Guest piano recital with Jani Parsons. 5 p.m. Titmus Theatre.

University Theatre: What We Grew Up With by Kiran Soma, winner of the 2022-23 Creative Artist Award in theatre (day 3 of 4). 7:30 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

NC State LIVE: Klezgrass concert by Zoe & Cloyd. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre. Pre-show talk at 6:30 p.m. in Talley 3222.

Sunday, November 5

University Theatre: What We Grew Up With by Kiran Soma, winner of the 2022-23 Creative Artist Award in theatre (day 4 of 4). 2 p.m. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre.

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

Tuesday, November 7

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: NC State Music Performance Minors in recital. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 8

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Chris Galik.

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

Thursday, November 9

The Crafts Center: Opening reception for the Fluxus exhibition. 5 to 7 p.m.

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: In collaboration with NC State’s College of Design, the Gregg Museum is hosting a lecture by Shawn Protz on inflatable architecture. 6 p.m.

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Layla El-Khoury.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Symphonic Band in concert, performing a program titled “From the Sky to the Stars.” 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Friday, November 10

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Jason Torchinsky.

NC State LIVE: Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar perform a concert of joyful gospel ballads, soul anthems and musical theatre tunes. 7:30 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Saturday, November 11

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Fall 2023 capstone recital for music performance minors (day 1 of 2). Price Music Center. 7 p.m.

University Theatre: QuickSCRIPTS. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre. 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 12

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

Monday, November 13

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Matt Bertone.

Tuesday, November 14

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring angela gay-audre.

Wednesday, November 15

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Nathaniel Isaacson.

Thursday, November 16

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Kenneth Proseus.

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring Hannah Lavasque.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Fall dance concert (day 1 of 2). 7 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

Friday, November 17

Arts Village: Arts and Your Major series, featuring a tour of the Gregg Museum.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Fall dance concert (day 2 of 2). 7 p.m. Stewart Theatre.

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

Saturday, November 18

University Theatre: Costume sale. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Frank Thompson Hall.

The Crafts Center: Holiday Crafts Fair. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Fall 2023 capstone recital for music performance minors (day 2 of 2). Price Music Center. 7 p.m.

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

Sunday, November 19

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

Thursday, November 23

THANKSGIVING.

Monday, November 27

The Crafts Center: Spring crafts class registration opens for NC State students.

Department of Performing Arts and Technology: Jazz Combo Night. All of the NC State jazz combos will be performing at One Earth Lounge in Talley from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, November 28

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

Wednesday, November 29

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

Thursday, November 30

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

December 2023

Friday, December 1

University Theatre: Lighting workshop. Josh Reaves offers an introduction to moving lights and basic cueing principles. For current NC State students only. Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre. 3 p.m. (UPDATE Nov. 27: This event has been canceled.)

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

Saturday, December 2

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

Sunday, December 3

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

Monday, December 4

The Crafts Center: Spring crafts class registration opens for faculty, staff and the community.

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.

Tuesday, December 5

LAST DAY OF CLASSES.

Thursday, December 7

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Staff-guided tour of BLOW UP II: Inflatable Contemporary Art.

HANUKKAH begins at sunset.

Saturday, December 16

FALL COMMENCEMENT.

Monday, December 25

CHRISTMAS DAY.

Please note: While NC State University will be closed Friday, Dec. 22 through Monday, Jan. 1, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design will be open regular hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., throughout the holidays.