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Critters, Creatures, & Cryptids

Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Time: Sat., 7-8:30pm

Venue: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: $25 for preorders (+ $15 for our custom sticker set); $35 tickets at the door

Category: Family

Join us for a delightful evening of music about your favorite cute, questionable, and/or fictional critters! Whether you're an art-song aficionado or adorable animal appreciator, listeners of all ages will enjoy this program of fauna-focused songs (primarily in English!) performed by soprano Alissa Roca, baritone Gwen Hyland, and pianist Daniel Seyfried. The program includes whimsical settings of Lewis Carroll poems, a bestiary song cycle by Jeffery Beam and Steven Serpa, and selected songs by Ned Rorem, John Duke, Darius Milhaud, and more! The evening will also include the WORLD PREMIERE of "Everything What's Wrong of Possums", an unhinged song cycle with text by Daniel Lavery and music by Patricia Wallinga.

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Critters, Creatures, & Cryptids

“Buy your tickets in advance to save ten dollars on admission.”

When
Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Sat., 7-8:30pm
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$25 for preorders (+ $15 for our custom sticker set); $35 tickets at the door
raleighfamily friendly

Critters, Creatures, & Cryptids is a live musical performance in Raleigh featuring classical songs about real and fictional animals. The program is performed by soprano Alissa Roca, baritone Gwen Hyland, and pianist Daniel Seyfried, and it features songs sung primarily in English. If you plan to attend, you can purchase tickets ahead of time for twenty-five dollars, with the option to add a custom sticker set for fifteen dollars. Tickets purchased at the door on the night of the performance are thirty-five dollars. The program includes a world premiere of a song cycle about possums, along with music based on Lewis Carroll poems. This event is a great weekend pick for anyone looking to introduce children to classical vocal music in a relaxed setting. The animal-themed program keeps the classical format lighthearted and approachable for listeners of all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do tickets cost for this performance?
Tickets are twenty-five dollars if you preorder them, and you can add a custom sticker set for an additional fifteen dollars. Tickets purchased at the door are thirty-five dollars.
What kind of music will be performed?
The performance features fauna-focused songs, primarily in English, including settings of Lewis Carroll poems, a bestiary song cycle, and a world premiere piece about possums.
Is this concert suitable for children?
Yes, the program is designed for listeners of all ages, making it suitable for families who appreciate music and animals.

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$25 for preorders (+ $15 for our custom sticker set); $35 tickets at the door

Oct 17

Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Critters, Creatures, & Cryptids runs Sat, Oct 17, 2026, Sat., 7-8:30pm.

Getting There

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh is at 3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

  • Tickets or entry money — admission is $25 for preorders (+ $15 for our custom sticker set); $35 tickets at the door

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