I went to see Muscadine Bloodline at the Carolina Theatre and honestly, I can't recommend this…read morevenue enough! If you love live music but aren't a fan of huge crowds and overpriced everything, this theater is a total gem. First off, the vibe here is just cool and intimate. It's one of those places where, even if you're sitting a bit farther back, you still feel close to the action. The acoustics were great, every note and every lyric was super clear, which really made the performance feel special. Muscadine Bloodline killed it, by the way! One thing I really appreciated: the whole experience felt easy and relaxed. Getting there was a breeze and there's a parking garage directly across the street, so no crazy searches for a spot or long walks in the cold/rain/heat. You can literally be inside the theater within minutes of parking. Inside, the concessions were surprisingly reasonable. I was bracing myself to pay $20 for a beer like most venues, but nope, drinks and snacks were actually affordable. It's a little thing, but it made the night even better. Being able to sit for the show was also huge for me. The seats were comfortable, with a good view from just about anywhere. I loved not having to stand the whole time or jockey for space. It's honestly the perfect size, big enough for a killer crowd atmosphere, but small enough that it's not overwhelming. All in all, the Carolina Theatre just nails it for live shows. Great music, chill atmosphere, reasonable prices, and zero hassle. Can't wait to catch another concert here!

First time going to Carolina Theatre to see EarHustle (IYKYK). The theater is lovely, nice…read moreintimate setting. We sat in the 4th row and gelt immersed in the performance but there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Parking was right across the street and reasonably priced. My only complaint was their concessions didn't have much variety. I should have done my research because I went to the event without eating dinner and popcorn just didn't do it for me. I'm looking forward to seeing more shows here.

Great Venue with amazing music and has even been used for Yoga and Political Events..read more

A small, intimate venue that often hosts local shows. Come see the improv team Hush Hush perform…read morehilarious shows every Friday for a suggested $5! They'll read audience secrets and create funny scenes from them. It's a really fun time. If you hear any of my secrets, though, just keep in on the DL.

From the owner: Okay Alright presents the best comedy, poetry, music and more in the Triangle. Most shows are…read moreproduced by local arts collective Mettlesome.

I recently saw Theatre Raleigh's production of Bull Durham at the Reynolds Industries Theater. It…read moreis located on the top level of the Bryan Center at Duke University. The theater seats around 600 people. Accessible seating is located at the top of the venue. There are stairs to get down to the other rows. They are on the steep side and the heights of the steps are uneven but there are handrails on the two sides. I sat in the front row so I'd assume the slope makes all the rows have a good view as you shouldn't be looking at heads. I'd recommend checking the sports schedules before buying a ticket with the box office as if there is an event you cannot park in the nearby garage but need to park in a lot further away which makes finding the venue harder if you are not familiar with Duke's West Campus.

Old theater on Duke's campus on the top level of the Bryan Center. We attended Theatre Raleigh's…read morerecent world premiere of Bull Durham (which was fantastic). Parking is at a nearby garage. Allow plenty of time for parking, especially if other things are happening on campus. Seating in the theater is quite steep. There's a wide aisle that goes down the middle with no handrails, then more narrow aisles on each side that have handrails. Steps are uneven and you do have to be careful. Be careful where your seats are if you have special needs. We had front row seats, so exiting for the restroom meant climbing back up those stairs.

Great staff, strong programs and some of the best community culture to be found in Durham…read more This organization is a peacock feather in Durham's cap. The level of talent and care is incredible; strongly recommend for camps, classes and moving nearly any performing arts talent forward.

From the owner: We offer classes in dance, drumming, drama, singing, piano lab, guitar and AWESOME summer camps! In…read moreaddition to training, WCT builds confidence in youth by offering opportunities for leadership and supporting students. Our goal is to prepare students for any career or undertaking by helping them build a strong and well-grounded set of life skills through the arts.

Full disclosure, a friend (Stuart A, what up!) of ours is a Durham Savoyard member and encouraged…read moreus to come out for a production of Princess Ida that was hosted at the Carolina Theater. Though he wasn't in it, he had rehearsed as an understudy and had great things to say about the performance (a quirky interpretation involving outer space!) and the cast. We really did enjoy the set and the creative costuming. Some of the voices were excellent, though a few didn't seem as well suited for opera. The most troubling thing was that several of the main characters either weren't able to project or enunciate, so we were sometimes struggling to understand exactly what was being sung. All in all, still great fun! And a wonderful local group to support.

Saw their production of Ruddigore at Carolina Theater this weekend and thought it was very well…read moredone! The cast was incredibly talented, and they did justice to the opera. I really enjoyed the show and would love to see more of what this company has to offer. Overall, a super great experience for local theater, and incredibly worth the money.

Amazing place! Great teachers and so many fun classes I want to try!…read more Unlike so many people I know, I never took dance growing up, However I have always enjoyed movement and wished I could dance actual steps. All that to say I was super intimidated to take the plunge now, in my late 30s. I started with a Saturday afternoon line dancing workshop. I was immediately put at ease by the friendliness and the diversity of ages, sizes, and shapes of people that I found taking the class with me. After my wonderful experience at the workshop, I signed up for beginning modern jazz. Tracey Durbin is an amazing teacher! I was up-front with her about my lack of experience and nervousness. She put me at ease by reminding me that everyone is here to have fun, period. I have now signed up for my second session and I have no plans to stop!

There aren't may dance classes in Durham for adults. That's what drew me to Ninth Street Dance. I…read moregrew up dancing and continued performing in college. When I graduated, it was hard to find a dance studio to take lessons. Ninth Street Dances offers classes in a variety of styles, techniques, and flavors. You can take a dance technique class or a movement/fitness class. I've taken an eight-week hour-long modern and contemporary. I've also taken the dancehall workshop (one three-hour class) which was high-energy and a lot of fun. Most of the adult classes were at night, which was great to attend after work. (This was before COVID-19, of course.) Now classes are virtual. I recently signed up for a virtual mediation class that will take place for four weeks during my lunch break -- perfect while I'm working from home. Other classes offered -- 90's cardio funk, tap, ballet, bhangra, twerk, hip hop, afrobeat and so many more! Here's the link to the class schedule: https://ninthstreetdance.com/classes/