Community arts calendar

Creative events near Fuquay-Varina.

A practical view of notable creative events near Fuquay-Varina and Angier, including Coalition events and selected community listings.

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Creative events, gallery activity, performances, workshops, and community arts listings within reach of Angier.

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People looking for local arts events near Fuquay-Varina, Angier, and surrounding communities.

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Coalition events

Upcoming Artists Coalition dates.

Oct 2

The Artists Coalition Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting, & Artist Reception

Oct 2, 2026 at The Artists Coalition

Celebrate the official opening of The Artists Coalition’s new gallery and community arts space in Downtown Angier with a ribbon cutting at noon, followed by an evening artist reception from 6–8 PM.

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Nearby creative listings.

Sep 7

The Wild Wisdom of the World

Paperhand’s 26th annual giant puppet production featuring masks, huge puppets, stilts, shadows and illuminated creatures all brought to life with live original music by the Paperhand band! Runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, starting on August 7, 2026!

Hosted by Paperhand Puppet Project

Sep 19

Coffee Portraits

We are exploring the human face in this workshop. Please bring a photo, either digital or on paper and draw or paint faces with pencil, ink and coffee. August 22: https://ncfuquayvarinaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=2394376 September 19: https://ncfuquayvarinaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=2998637

Hosted by Fuquay-Varina Arts Center

Sep 27 +2

Open Mic Night

Join us for Theatre Raleigh Art Center's monthly Open Mic Night at The Green Room! While this event is designed for singers and musicians, we welcome all kinds of performers and artists including comedians, poets, jugglers, and more! Come share your art with us!

Hosted by Theatre Raleigh

Oct 16

Poetry in the Park

Open mic in the park! Share poetry, short stories, and works-in-progress. Family-friendly vibes—listeners welcome.

Hosted by Dorothea Dix Park

Oct 2 +7

Toddler & Me Music Classes

Join Brandon of Rich Music School for this unique and high energy class that will help students create curiosity towards music and build a strong rhythmic and musical foundation. Through a mix of teacher demonstration and hands on exploration, students will learn about percussion and wind instruments, beatboxing, turntables, DJ controllers, microphones, sound effects and synthesizers. The last few minutes of each class will be free play with instruments and music! If you are sensitive to loud sounds, please bring hearing protection, this class can get loud.

Hosted by Fuquay-Varina Arts Center