Choose Your Comedy:  Family Friendly Improv or Improv for Grown-ups!  

Morganton Improv is offering two shows in one night—a clean, all‑ages performance and our classic, adults‑only show.

Join us for our July Movie Night!

Faces Places’ 

This film is an exploration of art, human connection, and the power of shared experiences, bridging generational and cultural gaps through the simple act of portraiture.

Faces Places
(French: Visages Villages) is a 2017 French documentary film directed by filmmaker Agnès Varda and artist JR. The film documents the duo as they journey through rural France, capturing the portraits of the people they meet along the way. Their collaborative process leads them to create large-scale portraits, which are then displayed on buildings and other public spaces, leaving a profound impact on both the subjects and the communities they visit.

The film was screened at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where it earned critical acclaim and won the best documentary.  It was officially released in 2017.

Thursday, July 9
Doors Open at 6.  Show starts at 6:30

Admission:  $10 BAC Members; $15 Non-Members

Saturday, June 27, 6–9PM

Calling all local musicians, poets, and music lovers!
Join us for our very first musical open mic night hosted by I’ma Tim Robinson.

Solo acts, bands, and spoken‑word artists are all welcome.

Please welcome to our stage, Andy Offutt Irwin, Nationally Touring Storyteller, Humorist, Musician, and Whistler Extraordinaire 

Saturday, June 13 @7PM
Burke Arts Members:  $20/ Non-Members $25

Join us for our June Movie Night!

Salma Hayek's Oscar-nominated performance drives this fascinating biopic about Mexican surrealist Frida Kahlo and her fiery marriage to fellow painter Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina). The imaginative film also chronicles her political activism and the bus accident that left her in pain for the rest of her life. Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas, Edward Norton.  2002.  (118 minutes)

Directed by Julie Taymor
Rated:  R
Studio:  Miramax Films
Cast:  Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush, Mía Maestro, Ashley Judd

Thursday, June 11
Doors Open at 6.  Show starts at 6:30

Admission:  $10 BAC Members; $15 Non-Members

This open mic creates a welcoming space for people who live in or wander near Burke County to gather and share poems aloud. Bring your voice, your favorite lines, or simply come to listen and soak in the evening.

Free Admission, 18+

Please join us as we welcome the Morganton Improv Troupe on 

Saturday, May 30 for “Laugh? Yes you May” 

Doors Open at 6:30.  The show starts promptly at 7.

Beer and Wine will be available for purchase.
Admission $10  

Yard Sale at the Burke Arts Council Saturday, May 30 • 9 AM

…where you’ll find your next favorite thing!  Stop by for a morning of fun, friendly faces, and fantastic finds.

Latin Dance Night at the Burke Arts Council

Get ready to move—it's a Latin dance party on the BAC dance floor!
Learn the basics of salsa and merengue with instructor Sandra Peña, enjoy homemade sangria, sample Latin pastries, and compete in our fun Best Dancers of the Night contest.

Third Thursday Art Crawl this Thursday, May 21.  7 - 8:30PM

Tonewulf will perform on the back porch beginning at 7:00 PM.  Enjoy a multi‑sensory performance, blending downtempo grooves, elemental synths, and textured guitars with immersive lighting and visuals, while Tonewulf transforms the space into a living soundscape.

Close out your Art Crawl with us — make it a highlight of your evening!

Put a little spring in your step with an afternoon of music with the Carolina Primrose Quartet.

Join us for a springtime celebration, featuring one of Beethoven's early and delicate quartet pieces, fiery tangos by Astor Piazzolla, and modern favorites from Gershwin, Buble, and Prince.

Reception at 5:30, followed by the concert promptly at 6PM.

Featuring: Mari Hashimoto - Violin
Dan Leich - Violin
Claudia Malchow - Viola
Zo Taddie - Cello

Best Mom Ever — a live, interactive comedy experience

Best Mom Ever is a warm, observational stand-up show about the messy, hilarious, and sometimes tender realities of parenting, marriage, and showing up imperfectly. Gently therapy-informed and deeply relatable, the performance invites the audience to participate, share in laughter, and feel a renewed sense of connection with each other — like a big, joyous, slightly chaotic community. Themes include imperfection, repair, and the absurdities of motherhood, all explored with wit, warmth, and playful storytelling. Expect chocolate, improvisation, and moments that feel both personal and universal.

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Doors Open at 6PM for light refreshments and Silent Auction.
Show starts promptly @ 7PM
BAC Members $20  Non Members $25

Recommended audience: Ages 14+

Reflections of the Wild, Captured by Wildlife Photographer Steve Levine

Exhibition Opening Reception/ Meet the Artist Friday, May 8 @ 5:30PM

Exhibition closes Jun 13, 2026.

This open mic creates a welcoming space for people who live in or wander near Burke County to gather and share poems aloud. Bring your voice, your favorite lines, or simply come to listen and soak in the evening.

Free Admission, 18+

Community Creation Night - April 29th at 5:00 PM Burke Arts Council

The Vibe: A creative session focused on the visual art of blackout poetry. Perfect for all ages and skill levels.

No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Whether you are a seasoned writer or a curious beginner, come help us celebrate the power of words!

Presented by the Morganton Cultural Arts Commission

This open mic creates a welcoming space for people who live in or wander near Burke County to gather and share poems aloud. Bring your voice, your favorite lines, or simply come to listen and soak in the evening.

Free Admission, 18+

Please welcome to our stage Cellist Grace Anderson and Pianist Helene Jeanney

Friday, Apr 17, 2026, Reception at 5:30.  Program begins at 6.

Burke Arts Council Presents :“ Music, Humor, and Stories” with Kim Weitkamp.

Saturday, March 28 @ 7PM

Never one to be boxed in, Kim Weitkamp’s wandering, curious mind is on display through her award-winning stories, songs and writing. Her tales and songs are well crafted and the boundaries of your mind, and even your heart, will always be expanded. She does all of this with impeccable comedic timing.

The Annual Woodworkers Exhibition, featuring the work of local wood turners, whittlers, and woodcrafters will be on display at the Burke Arts Council

March 27 - April 25. Opening Reception Friday, March 27 @ 5:30M

This open mic creates a welcoming space for people who live in or wander near Burke County to gather and share poems aloud. Bring your voice, your favorite lines, or simply come to listen and soak in the evening.

Free Admission, 18+

Please join us as we welcome the Morganton Improv Troupe Saturday, February 28 at 7PM.
Admission: $10

Doors open at 6:30, show starts promptly at 7.

Beer and Wine will be available for purchase. 

The Burke Arts Council Presents “Love Notes” with Lenoir Sax

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us on Saturday, February 14, for a concert filled with charm, artistry, and musical romance. 
Reception at 5:30 PM • Concert at 6:00 PM

Opening Reception: Meet the Leslie family  

Friday, February 6 • 5:30 PM
Refreshments will be served.

Grace Anderson and Jennifer Curtis
In Concert on Friday, January 23.

Reception at 5:30, Concert at 6PM.

Join us for From Budapest to Beirut, a boundary-crossing performance for violin and cello.  Experience the raw folk energy of Kodály and Handel-Halvorsen alongside the iconic melodies of Lebanese legend Fairouz and the Mexican classic Cucurrucuú Paloma.

Celebrate the New Year with Burke Arts!

Ring in 2026 in style!
Dress in your New Year’s Eve best and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food & drinks, sparkling champagne toasts, music, and a lively silent auction

Every ticket supports children’s theatre and after‑school art programs at Burke Arts.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Join us for an afternoon of holiday cheer to get you in the spirit!

The Carolina Primrose Quartet is back to finish out the year with a concert that is sure to delight!

Please join us as we welcome the Morganton Improv Troupe back to our theater on Friday, December 19. Doors open at 6PM.

Admission is free; Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Beer and Wine will be available.

Grace Anderson and Jennifer Curtis
In Concert on Friday, December 12

Reception at 5:30, Concert at 6PM.

Featuring an assortment of Baroque pieces

FIVE by FIVE — Small Art for a BIG Cause!
Reception Friday, November 21, 2025

The Burke Arts Council presents FIVE by FIVE, an inaugural community art exhibition celebrating creativity, community, and the season.