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This month, embrace North Carolina’s diverse culture with poetry readings, live music, local sports matches, and Earth Day.

by ADDIE LADNER and KARA ADAMS

DREAMVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL April 2 - 3 | 12 p.m.

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North Carolina native, rap artist, songwriter, and producer J. Cole is bringing his Dreamville Festival back in-person to Dorothea Dix Park this spring for the second time. He’ll headline this two-day music and cultural festival that will feature music-industry veterans like T-Pain, Ashanti, and Ja Rule, along with newer faces like soulful R&B singer Kehlani and energetic rapper Lil Baby. “We set out to curate something special,” says festival president Adam Roy. “Our Dreamville family has been patiently waiting for the fest’s return.” A portion of the proceeds will be donated to regional charities through the Dreamville Foundation, Cole’s nonprofit, and the festival will feature food from local restaurants as well as work by area artists. From $250; 1030 Richardson Drive; dreamvillefest.com

SEASON FIVE Now - April 16 | See website

A unique blend of photography, paint, and texture, Dan Gottlieb’s Season Five series features vivid “recto-verso” images drawn from his experiences of hiking through western forests devastated by wildfires. Until his retirement, Gottlieb was director of planning for the museum park at the North Carolina Museum of Art, credited with transforming its grounds into a cultural destination unto itself. “As a hearing-impaired kid often cocooned in a private world, I’d squint at light, absorbed in the passing blur of the street,” writes Gottlieb in his artist’s statement. “Still today, I find comfort in that place to make my pictures — impressions of light, place, and nature’s grand experiment.” Free admission; 1106 ½ Broad Street, Durham; cravenallengallery.com

THIRST4ARCHITECTURE April 2 | 12 p.m.

Join NCModernist on the rooftop of The Dillon for a Thirst4Architecture social event for folks interested in modern architecture that will feature a book signing with the founding principles of Duda|Paine Architects, the designers of local landmarks including The Dillon, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Morganton, and student centers for Duke, North Carolina State, and North Carolina Central Universities. Free but registration required; 223 S. West Street; ncmodernist.org

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LIVE @ THE LAKE April 7 & 21 | See website

NC State LIVE and Visit Centennial are bringing back their series of free, bimonthly sunset concerts along Lake Raleigh. Bring the whole family — along with a picnic blanket and lawn chairs — and plan to grab dinner from a selection of on-site food trucks before the opening band. The Collection will perform on on April 7 and The Barefoot Movement performs on April 21. Free admission; 2300 Main Campus Drive; live.arts.ncsu.edu

WORDS UNSPOKEN April 7 | 7 p.m.

In honor of National Poetry Month, the Town of Garner Performing Arts Center is hosting writers, educators, poets, and speakers for an intimate evening of readings and recitals at Words Unspoken. Some of the performers include William Davis, known as Endlesswill, Arielle Williams, known as Sincerely, Lioness; and Jackie Dove-Miller. The event is in-person with a live-streaming option. The poets have all been working on/ Just what they want to say/ Now we’re happy to share/ The time, place, and day, writes event organizer Celeste Hinnant, a poet herself. Free; 742 W. Garner Road, Garner; garnernc.gov

ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE April 8 - 24 | See website

A modern reinterpretation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic 1882 tragedy, Enemy of the People is set in an Oklahoma town in 2016. This play chronicles a journalist’s attempt to blow the whistle on the disastrous results of fracking while his brother, the sheriff, does everything he can to stop him. From $5; 8208 Brownleigh Drive; thejusticetheaterproject.org

VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Now - June 12 | See website

A traveling exhibit that has sold out across the States is finally coming to the City of Oaks. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience uses projections, light, and sound to showcase the life and work of Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Open to all ages, the show features two-story, 360-degree projections of some of the Dutch artist’s iconic pieces, including Bedroom in Arles and Starry Night Over the Rhône. In addition to viewing Van Gogh’s art in a new way, guests learn about his history and personal life. Part of the draw of the show is the location, which is revealed just before the event kicks off (past locations have included an old baseball field in Arlington, Virginia, and the historic Strand Theatre in Boston). “We’ve used gorgeous spaces — old theaters, NOTED

warehouses,” says Mario Iacampo, CEO of Exhibition Hub, which produces the show. “We turn these spaces into one giant canvas to interpret Van Gogh’s art and his life.” From $45; see website for location; vangoghexpo.com/raleigh/

HISTORY @ HIGH NOON April 13 | 12 p.m.

This month’s North Carolina Museum of History’s History @ High Noon series will feature illustrator and graphic designer Amber Share. Known for her Subpar Parks series of images, which pair one-star reviews of National Parks with retro illustrations, Share will be discussing our state’s wondrous natural landmarks. Free; virtual; ncmuseumofhistory.org

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS April 13 | 7:30 p.m.

Bestselling author and comedian David Sedaris, who grew up in Raleigh, is hitting the road for a tour featuring readings from his newest and most personal collection, Calypso. The evening at Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium will include stories from his new book, an audience Q&A session, and a book signing. From $55; 2 E. South Street; dukeenergycenterraleigh.com

SHOVELS & ROPE April 15 | 8 p.m.

Folk-meets-rock husband-and-wife duo Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst of Shovels & Rope will be at the Haw River Ballroom performing old favorites alongside new tracks from their latest album, Manticore. Recorded in isolation, the album features songs like “Collateral Damage” and “The Show” that attempt to tackle the complexities of the past few years. Jeremie Albino will be joining the band on tour to perform songs from Past Dawn, his latest EP. From $25; 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Graham; hawriverballroom.com

OUTLANDER: FACT VS. FICTION April 19 | 7 p.m.

Ever wonder what it would really be like to be Jamie and Claire Fraser of the historical fiction-meets-fantasy series Outlander? Then you will love this virtual roundtable discussion hosted by the North Carolina Archives. Explore documents and historic sites connected to Season 6 of the series, which is set in 18th-century North Carolina, with archivist Alison Thurman, records management analyst Josh Hager, historian Lindy Cummings of Tryon Palace, and Alamance Battleground site manager Jeremiah Degennao. Free but registration required; virtual; archives.ncdcr.gov

SPRING TIDINGS OF BACH, CHAMINADE AND GLASS April 21 - 24 | See website

Carolina Ballet’s premiere of Spring Tidings of Bach, Chaminade and Glass brings nine different Bach musical selections to life by combining the vocal performances of the Four Voices String Quartet with the talents of 12 collaborative dancers. The show is rounded out by dances set to Philip Glass’ Violin Concerto No.1 by artistic director Zalman Raffael, as well as new work by Adriana Pierce set to a score by composer Cécile Chaminade. The show will also be live-streamed on Friday, April 22. From $27.15; 2 E. South Street; carolinaballet.com

BEARTHDAY AT RALEIGH CITY FARM April 23 | 10 a.m.

Celebrate Earth Day and wish Raleigh City Farm a happy 11th birthday at the same time. “After canceling the event in 2020 and pivoting to a takehome version last year, we’re thrilled to gather in person to celebrate our dear Mother Earth, the nonprofit’s resilience, and our community’s health and well-being,” says Lisa Grele Barrie, the farm’s executive director. Nosh on a fresh meal prepared by State of Beer with brews from Trophy Brewing

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Company and produce sourced from the farm itself as you enjoy live music, artists, family-friendly activities, and take-home produce and fresh blooms from their farm stand. Free admission but preorder recommended for meals, 800 N. Blount Street; raleighcityfarm.org

KRISTY WOODSON HARVEY April 28 | 6 p.m.

Join WALTER as we host Kristy Woodson Harvey at City Club Raleigh for a reading and Q&A over a three-course dinner and refreshments. Harvey is the New York Times bestselling author of Under the Southern Sky and The Peachtree Bluff series, and her latest novel is called The Wedding Veil. This historical-contemporary story is set at the Biltmore, and it’s about Edith and Cornelia Vanderbilt, a present-day family, and the famous, missing Vanderbilt veil. From $75; 150 Fayetteville Street; waltermagazine.com/bookclub.

BEYOND THE BOOK CHILDREN’S BOOK & ART FESTIVAL April 30 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bring your little bookworms in their favorite fantastical costume to Moore Square for a day of imagination, creativity, and storytelling from bookstore Read with Me and Paper & Stars Studio, a Raleigh-based community events company. Titled Chapter 1: Once Upon A Time, the festival will include read-alouds, crafts galore, writing workshops, and interactive performances from Paperhand Puppet Intervention, the Poetry Fox, and One Tribe. “The main stage will be filled with our mesmerizing big acts and nearby we’ll have an area for intimate story times, including with author and NOTED

illustrator Dan Santat,” says Read with Me owner Christine Brenner. Vendors will offer fairy tale-inspired treats, and a portion of proceeds will benefit Read and Feed. Free admission; 226 E. Martin Street; paperandstarsstudio.com

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