Arts in Apex: ghost stories Oct. 28, Infinity Ballet Nov. 7, the KDA Trio Nov. 15, jazz Nov. 20 and 22, and Nutcracker Dances Dec. 4-6 at The Halle.

Storyteller Donna Washington brings two ghost story shows to The Halle on Wednesday, Oct. 28, Infinity Ballet dances Fairytale Fables on Nov. 7, and November closes with a classical trio and two jazz shows. The watercolor show in the galleries runs through Nov. 16, and the holiday exhibit and Nutcracker Dances open the first weekend of December.

Last checked Oct. 25, 2026. This page covers the next six weeks and is retitled each month. Listings come from The Halle Cultural Arts Center and each show’s own Halle page. For everything else, see things to do this month and this weekend.

The Halle, the town’s arts center, is in Apex’s 1912 Town Hall at 237 N. Salem St. The box office and galleries are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; call 919-249-1120. Tickets are sold at the box office or on Etix only, and The Halle does not give refunds or exchanges. North Salem Street is one-way southbound during the Salem Streetscape work.

Exhibitions now showing

  • Watercolor Artists of North Carolina, The Halle galleries, through Monday, Nov. 16. Watercolors by artists from across the state. Free during Halle hours. Exhibition page.
  • Coming next: the 19th annual Holiday Exhibit and Auction, Dec. 4-18, with a free opening reception with live music, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Greenery displays made by Apex-area businesses, schools, groups and residents go into a silent auction that ends at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. Proceeds go to the town’s Play It Forward scholarship. Exhibit page.

Theater and dance

  • Ghost Stories with Donna Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 28. “A Little Shiver,” a participatory kids show, at 6 p.m.; “Of Blood and Bone,” for adults 18 and older, at 8:30 p.m. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 youth 16 and under. Show page.
  • Infinity Ballet: “Fairytale Fables,” 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. A one-hour family performance that tells stories through dance. $18 adults, $12 students 16 and under, assigned seats. Show page.
  • Apex Community Dance, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Square, English country and contra dances taught by local callers with live musicians; no experience needed. $2 plus tax. Details.
  • Infinity Ballet: “Nutcracker Dances,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5; and 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. A one-hour family version of Clara’s dream. $18 adults, $12 students 16 and under. Show page.
  • Coming after that: the Christmas Play and Musical, “The Toys Take Over Christmas” and “Christmas Carol Quest,” Dec. 11-13. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 ages 16 and under. Details.

Concerts and classical

  • Classical Concert Series: the KDA Trio, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. “A World in Three Voices,” music for violin, trumpet and piano by American, Canadian and Icelandic composers, part of the Anatoly Larkin and Friends season. About an hour; stay after to meet the performers. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students 16 and under. Series page.
  • On The Steps: Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz, “The Poet’s Songbook,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. An acoustic show in the round for about 100 people. $35 for all ages. Series page.
  • JazzLive with Lenore Raphael and Friends, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, featuring Dexter Moses. Raphael is a Steinway Artist and jazz pianist. All ages. $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students 16 and under. Series page.

Regular events

  • Free movies at The Halle: Wednesday Night Movie, for teens and adults, at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 (details), and Wednesday Morning Movie at 10 a.m. Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 (details). Call 919-249-1120 for the title.
  • SuperFun Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Nov. 21 and Dec. 5. Free arts and crafts for children 4 to 12, no registration; a parent or guardian stays. Details.
  • Kid’s Holiday Craft Fair, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29. Children sell their own handmade holiday art and crafts. Free to attend; vendors pay $10. Details.

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Frequently asked questions

What art exhibitions are on in Apex now?

Watercolor Artists of North Carolina, a show of watercolors by artists from across the state, is at The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., through Nov. 16. It is free during gallery hours.

What shows are at The Halle in Apex this fall?

Ghost stories with Donna Washington on Oct. 28, Infinity Ballet’s Fairytale Fables on Nov. 7, the KDA Trio on Nov. 15, Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz on Nov. 20, JazzLive with Lenore Raphael on Nov. 22 and Infinity Ballet’s Nutcracker Dances Dec. 4-6.

How much are tickets at The Halle?

Most Halle shows are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for students 16 and under. Infinity Ballet is $18 and $12, and the On The Steps concert is $35 for all ages. Tickets are sold at The Halle box office or on Etix, and The Halle does not give refunds or exchanges.

Are there free arts events in Apex?

Yes. The Halle shows free movies on Wednesdays and runs free SuperFun Saturday arts and crafts for children on the first and third Saturday of most months. The gallery shows are free.