Upcoming events

(We do our best to keep this page updated, but check our Instagram for up-to-the-minute listings!

 

 

VAPA LIVE!

Get ready to rewind and relive the best throwback hits with Kelsey at Throwback Therapy: The Rewind!

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music on Wednesday, July 15th at 7:00 PM at The VAPACenter in the ENCORE ROOM—tickets will be going fast.  #ThrowbackTherapy #KelseyLive #VAPALive #MusicNight #LiveEvent

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Juried Art Exhibit – “EXPLORATION”

Reception on May 2, 2026 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm – Public Invited
Exhibition Dates – May 2nd – June 13th, 2026

 

 

NIGHT MARKET AT VAPA 
Sponsored by TD Bank

Schedule your Guided Tours

The VAPA Center comes alive for The Night Market, sponsored by TD Bank! From 6 to 10 PM, explore artist studios, take guided tours, join art scavenger hunts, and experience tenant gallery takeovers and live performances! Shop local art vendors, jump into free artist-led creative classes, and discover something new around every corner. It’s all happening the second Saturday of every month at 700 North Tryon Street — and admission and parking are always free. VAPA Center Night Market — where creativity takes over the night.

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CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS, BANDS AND DANCERS

Are you ready to take the stage and showcase your talent at VAPA Live — our Monthly Concert Series celebrating incredible local music and performances?

We’re looking for solo artists, bands, and performers to headline a ticketed live concert in our Encore Room, an intimate performance space at The VAPA Center with seating for up to 300 guests.

  • Why perform with us?
  • Professional concert atmosphere
  • Dedicated venue space designed for live performances
  • Ticketed event promotion
  • Structured 70/30 door deal
  • 70% of ticket sales go directly to the artist/band
  • 30% supports The VAPA Center and helps fuel community arts programming

Our VAPA Live events are currently reserved for the third Wednesday of every month.

This is your opportunity to connect with fans, earn from your craft, and perform in a vibrant creative venue.
Interested in booking a future VAPA Live show? DM us or email us today to be considered!

vapacenter@gmail.com

Art is a verb. Music is movement. Let’s make magic happen in the Encore Room.

PARKING AT THE VAPA CENTER

The entrance to The VAPA Center parking lot is located on N. College Street

Please use this address in your GPS to be directed to the correct entrance:

736 N. College Street

Or click here for a video guided tour

And, as always, admission and parking are FREE at VAPA.