Arts

Name: First Friday Art Reception
Start: 2026-06-05T17:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-05T19:00:00+00:00
Location: MANN Center for the Arts

May 2026
Lee County Community Orchestra: “Landscapes Eternal”

May 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Lee County Community Orchestra: “Landscapes Eternal”

MANN Center for the Arts 507 N. Steele St, Sanford, NC, United States

The Lee County Community Orchestra presents "Landscapes Eternal." Two composers. Two American landscapes. One great concert. Journey through the majestic landscapes of the American West with Ferde Grofé's vivid Grand Canyon Suite. Join the LCCO for Florence Price’s Dances in the Canebrakes and Ferde Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite, music filled with rhythm and color. Performances: […]

FREE
Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

May 18 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

Bloom and Barrel Designs 2121 Jefferson Davis Highway, Sanford, United States

At Bloom & Barrel, preserving memories has always meant more than flowers. This Memorial Day, we’re honored to partner with Honorable Arms for something truly special: Through a Child’s Eyes. Inviting local children ages 4–12 to create artwork honoring veterans, family, freedom, remembrance, and the people who served. Their artwork will be printed and displayed […]
Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

May 19 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

Bloom and Barrel Designs 2121 Jefferson Davis Highway, Sanford, United States

At Bloom & Barrel, preserving memories has always meant more than flowers. This Memorial Day, we’re honored to partner with Honorable Arms for something truly special: Through a Child’s Eyes. Inviting local children ages 4–12 to create artwork honoring veterans, family, freedom, remembrance, and the people who served. Their artwork will be printed and displayed […]
Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

May 20 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

Bloom and Barrel Designs 2121 Jefferson Davis Highway, Sanford, United States

At Bloom & Barrel, preserving memories has always meant more than flowers. This Memorial Day, we’re honored to partner with Honorable Arms for something truly special: Through a Child’s Eyes. Inviting local children ages 4–12 to create artwork honoring veterans, family, freedom, remembrance, and the people who served. Their artwork will be printed and displayed […]
Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

May 21 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

Bloom and Barrel Designs 2121 Jefferson Davis Highway, Sanford, United States

At Bloom & Barrel, preserving memories has always meant more than flowers. This Memorial Day, we’re honored to partner with Honorable Arms for something truly special: Through a Child’s Eyes. Inviting local children ages 4–12 to create artwork honoring veterans, family, freedom, remembrance, and the people who served. Their artwork will be printed and displayed […]
Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

May 22 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

Bloom and Barrel Designs 2121 Jefferson Davis Highway, Sanford, United States

At Bloom & Barrel, preserving memories has always meant more than flowers. This Memorial Day, we’re honored to partner with Honorable Arms for something truly special: Through a Child’s Eyes. Inviting local children ages 4–12 to create artwork honoring veterans, family, freedom, remembrance, and the people who served. Their artwork will be printed and displayed […]
Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

May 23 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

Bloom and Barrel Designs 2121 Jefferson Davis Highway, Sanford, United States

At Bloom & Barrel, preserving memories has always meant more than flowers. This Memorial Day, we’re honored to partner with Honorable Arms for something truly special: Through a Child’s Eyes. Inviting local children ages 4–12 to create artwork honoring veterans, family, freedom, remembrance, and the people who served. Their artwork will be printed and displayed […]
Heart of Carolina Jazz Society Presents: The Jazz Stroll 2026

May 23 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Vinous Wine Bar 112 S. Steele St., Sanford, NC, United States +3 more

Heart of Carolina Jazz Society Presents: The Jazz Stroll 2026! Come hear four different jazz shows at four downtown venues in Sanford, NC on Saturday, May 23rd! Enjoy an evening of live music as talented NC based jazz musicians perform throughout downtown. Stroll from venue to venue, experience a variety of jazz styles, and take […]
Temple Theatre: “Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra” Directed by Gregg Gelb Ft Trinity Bursey

May 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Temple Theatre Company 120 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC, United States

Join for a Temple Theatre 2025-2026 Season Special Event, as Heart of Carolina Jazz Society presents the 2026 Jazz Stroll in Sanford! The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra Directed by Gregg Gelb Ft Trinity Bursey! The special performance takes place on Saturday, May 23rd at 7:30PM at Temple Theatre! The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra […]

$13.00 – $23.00
Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Memorial Day Community Wall of Honor “Through a Child’s Eyes” (Ages 4-12)

Bloom and Barrel Designs 2121 Jefferson Davis Highway, Sanford, United States

At Bloom & Barrel, preserving memories has always meant more than flowers. This Memorial Day, we’re honored to partner with Honorable Arms for something truly special: Through a Child’s Eyes. Inviting local children ages 4–12 to create artwork honoring veterans, family, freedom, remembrance, and the people who served. Their artwork will be printed and displayed […]
June 2026
Temple Theatre Rising Stars Program: “Dragons and Dreamers”

June 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Temple Theatre Company 120 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC, United States

RISING STARS ✨NEW SESSIONS WEEKLY at Temple Theater in Sanford! Temple Theatre presents Rising Stars, a fun and engaging theatre program designed specifically for young performers ages 4-7. Throughout six one-week sessions available from June 1 to July 10, students will explore their three acting tools—body, voice, and imagination—while building confidence through creative play, storytelling, […]

$100
First Friday Art Reception

June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

MANN Center for the Arts 507 N. Steele St, Sanford, NC, United States

Join at the MANN Center for the Arts for First Friday, a public art reception at the Center. Enjoy exhibitions in the Emerging Artist Gallery, Brick City Gallery, Lee County Arts Council Gallery and more! Stop in from 5PM-7PM to celebrate the arts with the community. Receptions are free and open to the public!

FREE

May 2026

June 2026