May offers a variety of interesting and exciting events for families to experience in and around the Triad. Here are some of the top offerings:
Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour
Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro
May 1, 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $41
Fortune Feimster is a comedian, writer and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. Fortune shows her diverse audiences that common ground is only a joke or two away.
Peter & The Wolf, Winston-Salem Symphony
Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University
May 3, 11 a.m.
Tickets $7 and $10
Spend the morning with a young boy, his grandfather and a meadow full of animals. Follow along as Peter, humorous hunters and his animal friends give the wily wolf his just desserts.
Black Opry Revue
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $25
The Black Opry brings together black artists and fans of country, blues, folk and Americana music. By showcasing a new generation of musicians, writers and fans, the Black Opry is redefining these genres and fostering a supportive network.
The Temptations & The Four Tops: Celebrating 40 Years
Bojangles Entertainment Complex, Charlotte
May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $74
These legendary groups and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are celebrating their 40th anniversary. The Temptations have produced 53 Billboard Hot 100 Hit Singles; The Four Tops is one of Motown’s longest-running chart toppers.
Paint & Plant: Succulents
Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Kernersville
May 9, 10 a.m. to noon
Tickets $25
Create a living work of art as you paint a pot, blend a custom soil mix and plant a vibrant succulent during this hands-on workshop. Perfect for plant lovers and art enthusiasts.
Back to the Future: The Musical
Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro
May 6-11, various times
Tickets start at $33
“Back to the Future,” the beloved cinematic classic, is now a Broadway musical. When Marty McFly is transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. In 2022 it won the Olivier Award for the Best New Musical.
School of Filmmaking Third-Year Films
UNC School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, ACE Main Theatre
May 15, 7 p.m.
Free
The School of Filmmaking is screening third-year films that highlight their creativity, collaboration and experimentation.
Get the Led Out: A Celebration of ‘The Mighty Zep,’
Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro
May 16, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $40
From the bombastic and epic to the folksy and mystical, Get the Led Out has captured the essence of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. It delivers a high-energy Zeppelin concert with a heart-thumping intensity.
P.L.A.Y. Music Seminario
Winston-Salem Symphony, Reynolds Auditorium
May 17, 3 p.m.
Free
This end-of-year jamboree celebrates the work that P.L.A.Y. Music program students have done since September. Don’t miss the talents of Teams Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Price and Chevalier as they perform selections from their season repertoire.
Bubbling Brown Sugar
Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance
May 9-10 and May 16-18, various times
Tickets $19 and $21
Featuring the music of numerous black artists who were popular during the Harlem Renaissance, 1920-1940, including Duke Ellington, Eubie Blake, Count Basie, Cab Calloway and others. It tells the story of Harlem in its Golden Years.
Caleb Caudle
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
May 31, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $25
Born in North Carolina, Caleb Caudle started out in a rock band before becoming a thoughtful alt-country singer-songwriter. His newest release, “Sweet Critters,” is a collection of songs about the things that keep you up at night.
Southern Harmony: The Martha Bassett Show
Piedmont Wind Symphony, Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University
May 31, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35
Martha Bassett joins forces with the Piedmont Wind Symphony to present an engaging program from the South.
