Meymandi Concert Hall
Presented by WNCU, Grammy Award winning jazz singer Samara Joy is heading to a stage near you! Hear hits from “Portrait” when she makes a stop in Raleigh.
A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed and arranged his own astounding original work—she didn’t delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard, by audiences and critics alike, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines—including Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. Joy released her self-titled debut on the Whirlwind label in 2021, followed a year later by Linger Awhile, her breakout Verve debut, of which DownBeat said, “With this beautiful recording, a silky-voiced star is born.” The album earned her a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album in addition to a headline-making win for Best New Artist. A deluxe edition of the album was released, as well as the EPA Joyful Holiday. Her new Verve album, Portrait, which Joy co-produced with the veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch, showcases the intimate, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band. Portrait also spotlights her burgeoning gifts as a lyricist, in ingenious arrangements that meld her thoughtful words with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
Come celebrate North Carolina’s rich artistic heritage with a daytime event honoring the latest recipients of the North Carolina Heritage Award, the state's highest honor for folk arts. This biennial awards show draws a large and enthusiastic crowd to recognize and honor distinguished award recipients, who range from acclaimed musicians to folks who quietly practice their art in family and community settings. Five honorees will share the inspiring stories of their lifelong dedication to craft through live on-stage interviews, documentary film presentations, musical performances, and a display of artwork. Full of music, art, and community, this uplifting afternoon will leave you feeling proud to call North Carolina home.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
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Memorial Auditorium
Shaan, is an Indian playback singer, composer, actor and television host. He sings primarily in Hindi, Bengali, Kannada and Telugu language. Known as the "Golden Voice of India", Shaan is considered among the greatest playback singers of India. He is also noted for his songs in the romantic genre, mainly during the 2000s. Shaan is a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and three International Indian Film Academy Awards.
Show is promoted by Arvind Mahajan and his companies Safesplash swim school, AKM investments, Sharkeys cuts for kids to Raise awareness on water safety from drowning.
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Memorial Auditorium
Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian and public speaker out of Houston, TX. Ali’s unique style of stand-up began behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. In 2022, Ali released two hour specials… THE DOMINO EFFECT on YouTube and UNPROTECTED SETS on EPIX. To date, THE DOMINO EFFECT has over 14 million views, ranking it in the top 5 most watched comedy specials of 2022. The NY Times described it as “a genre-defying autobiographical epic”. In May 2023, Ali released THE DOMINO EFFECT part 2: LOSS, the sequel to his viral stand-up special, which has over 6 million views to date. And in 2024, Ali released two more specials in the series. THE DOMINO EFFECT PART 3: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL premiered on YouTube May 12 with over 4 million views, and THE DOMINO EFFECT PART 4: PINS & NEEDLES premiered on YouTube June 16, 2024 with over 3.5 million views. In 2025, Ali will be releasing five more hour specials, an unprecedented fete for any comedian.
A Phone-Free Experience
This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories cameras or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.
Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the event space.
Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.
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Memorial Auditorium
It's time to enter the multi-verse. The NINJA KIDZ are leaping out of your screens and into your city with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities. The fate of the universe hangs in balance as imposters threaten to infiltrate a stage near you. Join for the first ever Ninja Kidz live action adventure filled with audience participation, physical challenges, games, and epic battles. What happens when two worlds collide? The audience holds the key to shape how each adventure unfolds with an infinite number of possible outcomes. Get ready to laugh, cheer and determine destiny, one choice at a time.
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Memorial Auditorium
English
Pedro Fernandez launches "Ave Fenix" Tour this 2025, making this the first tour he's embarked on in +15 years. Pedro will be playing all his greatest hits one night only at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh on June 28th.
Spanish
Pedro Fernandez lanza su gira "Ave Fenix" 2025, una de sus primeras giras en más de +15 años. Pedro cantará sus éxitos más grandes una sola noche en el Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts en Raleigh este 28 de Junio.
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Memorial Auditorium
A Night of Motivation: Celebrating 20 Years of Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101-LIVE
Join us for an unforgettable evening as hip-hop icon Young Jeezy commemorates the 20th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. This nostalgic experience brings the raw energy of Jeezy’s Street anthems to the grand stage, reimagined with the power and elegance of a full symphony orchestra. Set in stunning venues with an elevated black-tie experience, this historic fusion of hip-hop and classical music pays tribute to the legacy of an album that redefined a genre and inspired a generation.
One album. One orchestra. One unforgettable night.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
In 2017, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career.
Eight years after milestone recording, Osborne will release the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience, with special guests Amy Helm, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”.
Throughout her three-decade, multi-Grammy nominated career, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs, while she has also become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range.
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Memorial Auditorium
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Memorial Auditorium
The iconic Regional Mexican group, Bronco, enthusiastically announces their highly anticipated international tour, Dejando Huella.
With a career spanning decades and an unparalleled musical legacy, Bronco will perform at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on August 10th, bringing their energy and unforgettable hits to thousands of fans.
The Dejando Huella tour promises to be an unforgettable journey through the band's greatest hits, offering attendees a unique experience filled with passion, nostalgia, and the signature style that has made Bronco a legend in Mexican music.
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Memorial Auditorium
English
Los Huracanes del Norte embark on their latest tour "MMXXV" 2025, playing all their greatest hits in their +40-year trajectory! Come see them live at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on August 16th
Spanish
Los Huracanes del norte arrancan con su nueva gira "MMXXV" 2025, tocando todos sus éxitos de su trayectoria de más de 40 años. Vengan a verlos en vivo en Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts este 16 de Agosto!
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Memorial Auditorium
The talented Averly Morillo arrives with her Leña Nueva Tour, an event filled with worship, inspiration, and a powerful message of faith.
Get ready for an unforgettable night, where music and the presence of God will touch hearts and renew your spirit.
An encounter with God through music.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience this concert filled with praise and moving performances that will take you to a new level of spiritual connection.
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Memorial Auditorium
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Emmanuel Fratianni, conductor
Tommy Tallarico, creator/producer/host
Video Games Live™ is an award-winning immersive concert featuring music from the most popular video games of all time, including music from Final Fantasy, Halo, Warcraft, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid, Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross, The Last of Us, Undertale, Shadow of the Colossus, Mass Effect, Castlevania, Okami, and more—all accompanied by your North Carolina Symphony.
This special concert is part of the North Carolina Symphony’s 2025/26 concert season. Series packages are on sale now! Individual tickets are available now to subscribers and will go on sale in June to the general public.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters”.
Formerly fronting rock-americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Adams has the ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Denis Kozhukhin, piano
Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
This concert is part of the North Carolina Symphony’s 2025/26 concert season. Series packages are on sale now! Individual tickets will go on sale in August.
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Memorial Auditorium
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Memorial Auditorium
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Samuel Almaguer, clarinet
Copland: Clarinet Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
This concert is part of the North Carolina Symphony’s 2025/26 concert season. Series packages are on sale now! Individual tickets will go on sale in August.
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