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Happy Dan the Magic Man
Wednesday, Oct. 18 ~ 11 am
Everyone laughs louder when Happy Dan the Magic Man is in the house! Happy Dan has traveled the world entertaining families just like yours for more than 30 years.
He is more than an entertainer. He's that slightly silly, can't-wait-to-see-him loving uncle that every child loves.
Children are quickly drawn into his tale of magical fantasy as they perform various feats of magic and more. The laughter never stops as Happy Dan struggles with his misbehaving props and the children fly to his rescue.
Happy Dan weaves Mister Rogers style lessons on confidence, safety, reading, and more into magic bits throughout the show. Children walk away feeling better about themselves and their vibrant imaginations.
He is fully at ease with preschool and middle school aged children as he is with golden age adults.
Tickets are $5 each plus tax.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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Dementia Awareness Education Series
Movie Screening
"Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me"
Join us for an evening of refreshments, information, and learning from the experts in the field of dementia research and care.
Registration will begin at 5 pm, followed by a presentation by Bob Ringham, author of "20 Minutes from Home."
The evening will conclude with a special screening of the film Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me. Musician Glen Campbell begins a farewell tour after he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Campbell and his family navigate the unpredictable nature of the disease through love, laughter and music. The critically acclaimed film earned nominations for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Documentary Feature and Satellite Award for Best Documentary Film.
This event is designed for anyone with an interest in learning more about Alzheimer's Disease.
This event is presented by the Alzheimer's Association Eastern NC Chapter, The Wake Forest SING and the Town of Wake Forest as part of our commitment to a dementia-friendly community. For more information, contact Renaissance Centre Specialist Debra Horton at 919-435-9566.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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Neck of the Woods - Youth Edition
Friday, Oct. 20 ~ 7 pm
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will host the first-ever Neck of the Woods "Youth Edition" on Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. The event will showcase a variety of talented performing artists - all under the age of 21.
Performers will include Brooke Willse (13-year-old Wake Forest singer and songwriter), Camryn Jamison (Rolesville High School student playing banjo) and Happy Accidents (well-known Improv Troupe from Enloe High School).
Area residents are invited to come out, enjoy a truly unique and entertaining community event and show your support for our young local artists. Refreshments will be available for purchase, but no alcohol will be served.
Neck of the Woods is a variety performance series that features emerging local artists. An evening may consist of several performance arts acts. Each show is different and may include actors, dancers, musicians, comedians, writers and spoken word artists.
Anyone interested in performing during Neck of the Woods is encouraged to email Wake Forest ARTS .
Come out and enjoy a truly unique and entertaining event and support your local artists! Wine, beer and other refreshments are available for purchase.
Tickets are $5 plus tax.
This event is presented and sponsored by Wake Forest ARTS! For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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Triangle Alliance Chorus
Sunday, Oct. 22 ~ 3 pm
The Triangle Alliance Chorus will perform a special fall concert at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m.
In recognition of National Disability Employment month and in collaboration with the Alliance of Disability Advocates, these talented adults with developmental disabilities will perform a variety of numbers, including songs from musical theater, spirituals, James Taylor hits, gospel favorites and Irish songs.
The performance by the Triangle Alliance Chorus is part of the Renaissance Centre's "Arts for All" free community performance series, which is supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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NC Symphony's Music Discovery &
Instrument Zoo
Monday, Oct. 23 ~ 10:30 am
The North Carolina Symphony will present a free Music Discovery & Instrument Zoo at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St., on Monday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m.
Ever wonder what it's like to play the violin? Have your child's fingers been dreaming of the trumpet? Now you can find out with this hands-on classical music activity. North Carolina Symphony musicians and staff demonstrate the instruments of the orchestra and give you the opportunity to try them out for yourself. Musical fun for the whole family!
This event is free and open to the public.
NC Symphony's Music Discovery Program focuses on promoting literacy and arts education for preschoolers and their families. The program is a part of PNC's Grow Up Great Initiative.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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Carolina Puppet Theatre
Wednesday, Oct. 25 ~ 11 am
Audiences may already know Ms. Poly and Ms. Ester, the wacky Gabardine Sisters and their super-duper star puppet Bartlet. These longtime entertainers performed for several years at the former Kazoom Children's Theater in downtown Raleigh, and now they're making regular appearances at the Renaissance Centre.
Storytelling, music and puppetry are used to make these fast paced, interactive shows full of mayhem, a delightful experience for young children and you never know who might visit their stage! Each month boasts a different show theme.
These shows are geared to children ages 3-7. Tickets are $5 per person (plus tax) and can be purchased online or at the Renaissance Centre Box Office. On the day of the event, tickets may also be purchased at the door.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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First Friday Flix
"Hidden Figures" (PG) ~ 7 pm
Friday, Nov. 3
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts hosts free, movie showings at 7 pm on the first Friday of each month.
Free and open to the public, First Friday Flix movie screenings feature a variety of film favorites and genres, including comedies, dramas, thrillers and more, often with a seasonal or historical theme. Concessions, including popcorn and soft drinks, will be available for purchase.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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"Rockin' the Forest"
Featuring Matt Phillips & The Back Pocket
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will continue the Rockin' the Forest music series with Matt Phillips & The Back Pocket on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 8 pm.
Advance tickets are $10 (plus tax) for adults and $5 (plus tax) for children 12 and under.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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flix4kidz
"Cars 3" (PG)
Monday, Nov. 13 ~ 10:30 am
The Renaissance Centre hosts free, family-friendly movie showings at 10:30 am on the second Monday morning of each month.
Flix4kidz shows only G or PG rated children's and family films.
Concessions, including popcorn and soft drinks, will be available for purchase.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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Free at 3
"The Hero" (R)
Monday, Nov. 13 ~ 3 pm
The Renaissance Centre hosts free movie showings on the second Monday of each month at 3 pm.
Designed for adults ages 50 and over, Free at 3 features a variety of film favorites and genres, including art and family films, as well as comedies, dramas, thrillers and more - often with a seasonal or historical theme.
Concessions, including popcorn and soft drinks, will be available for purchase.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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Babe, The Sheep Pig
Presented by Forest Moon Theater
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 16-19
Forest Moon Theater will present Babe, The Sheep-Pig at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Thursday, Nov. 16, through Sunday, Nov. 19. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, plus 3 p.m. showtimes on Saturday and Sunday.
When Farmer Hogget wins a pig named Babe at the county fair and brings him home to fatten up (for reasons we will not discuss), the farm is never again the same. With the help of an ageing sheep dog, Babe discovers his talent for herding, politely convincing the sheep to follow his lead. His new-found skills are put to the test when the farmer enters him in the Grand Sheep-dog Trials.
Will Babe be toasted or roasted? It's the question of the day that's answered in the play.
Babe, the Sheep-Pig by David Wood and based on the book by Dick King-Smith. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Advance tickets are $15 plus tax for adults and $13 plus tax for seniors and students.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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Christmas Jubilee
Featuring The Drifters
Saturday, Dec. 9 ~ 7:30 pm
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT!
Join us in celebrating the holiday season with The Drifters. This year, in honor of the show's 50th anniversary, The Drifters have brought back the Holiday Hop as an eclectic mixture of music and songs from the Great American Song Book for which they are so noted.
Starting with their mega hits which include, Under The Boardwalk, Up On the Roof and On Broadway, The Drifters craftily meld in an array of America's most popular holiday rock 'n' roll songs, Jingle Bells, Rudolph, The Christmas Song, and their famous gospel version of Silent Night.
Through the years, The Drifters have had over 20 million selling records, and over 15 Top Ten tunes. Two of the individual lead singers were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Ben E. King and Clyde McPhatter) and were inducted as a group in the most famous of all induction ceremonies, along with The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Supremes and The Rolling Stones in 1976.
For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.
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Renting the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Wake Forest, the Renaissance Centre is an ideal gathering space. Offering more than 5,000 sq. ft. of versatile event and meeting space and a variety of contemporary amenities, the Renaissance Centre can accommodate all your meeting and entertainment needs. Take a moment to see for yourself all we have to offer.
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The Renaissance Centre is managed by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department, a division of the Town of Wake Forest.
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Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
405 S. Brooks St. Wake Forest, NC 27587
Box Office: 919-435-9458 | Event Line 919-435-9428
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