Mayor Harold Weinbrecht | Mayor Harold Weinbrecht Official Website
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Around Town
Saturday Lane Closures on Holly Springs Road
Saturday lane closures continue on Holly Springs Road between Arthur Pierce Road and Winding Oak Way this month while crews work to rehabilitate a sewer line in the area. The traffic shift is planned to be in place on Saturdays only from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and flaggers will be in place to direct traffic during these times. A normal traffic pattern can be expected Sunday through Friday.
Events & Meetings
Tuesday
Environmental Advisory Board
6 p.m.
Information available on the calendar.
Wednesday
Historic Preservation Commission
6:30 p.m.
Information available on the calendar.
Meet the Artist
Cary Arts Center Principal’s Hall, 7 p.m.
Meet photographer Joe Lipka whose shows are currently on view at Town Hall and Herbert C. Young Community Center. Information available on Art Exhibitions.
Film: The Miracle Club (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, 7 p.m.
There's just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. With a little benevolent interference from their local priest, a group of close friends get their ticket of a lifetime. Tickets and information.
Thursday
Film: The Miracle Club (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
Film: Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd (NR)
The Cary Theater, 7 p.m.
Follow the moment Barrett was kicked out of Pink Floyd, from the narrative of him going from groundbreaking musician to iconic rocker and manic, unstable star. Tickets and information.
Friday
Film: CatVideoFest 2023 (NR)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
The Cary is proud to be a partner organization with CatVideoFest. CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Ten percent of ticket sales will be donated to The Goathouse Refuge in Pittsboro. Tickets and information.
ABC11 Presents Smooth Nights
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 7 p.m.
Join the hilarious Carolina King of Comedy Comedian DWissh as he hosts the Smooth Nights Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre with multi-Grammy winners Boney James and Gerald Albright. You don't want to miss out on this captivating experience filled with sultry vibes and laughter. Visit the Booth Amphitheatre website for more information.
Film: The Lesson (R)
The Cary Theater, 8 p.m.
Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author JM Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Tickets and information.
Saturday
Cary Downtown Farmers Market
200 E. Chatham Street, Downtown Cary, 8 a.m. to noon
Join the Cary Downtown Farmers Market at its temporary location at the parking lot of The Perfect Piece each Saturday. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally made and locally grown items. Shop for freshly harvested produce, humanely raised meat, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. Children can also get their very own Farmers Market Passport and participate in the Eat-A-Rainbow program, which encourages children to eat healthy, nutritious foods. Parking for the new location can be found at the public parking lot behind the Methodist Church (off Walker St. and Waldo St.). Learn more about their new location, nutrition programs, and other information on their website or visit the market's Facebook and Instagram pages for weekly information.
Community Garden Open House
Carpenter Park Community Garden, 9-11 a.m.
Join us in the garden for tours, tips, and Q&A! Check out our new and improved community garden space and learn more about native plants, rain gardens, composting, and growing your own veggies at home. Enjoy kid’s activities and more at this fun, free, family-friendly event.
Film: The Lesson (R)
The Cary Theater, 11 a.m.
Tickets and information.
Film: The Neverending Story (PG)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. Tickets and information.
Cary Eid Festival
Cary Arts Center, 4-9 p.m.
Join us for the 8th Cary Eid Festival! Experience a vibrant celebration of culture and community, brought to you by the esteemed non-profit organization, NC Eid Festival. Kick off the festivities with an incredible, free afternoon show at the theater that is open to all! Immerse yourself in a showcase of diverse performances, mesmerizing acts, and captivating cultural displays. It's a perfect way to spend a delightful afternoon with your family and friends. And to crown it all, get ready to enjoy the last living legend of Zola's The Platters vocalist, Al Zaid, bringing you the Jazz, R&B, and ever lasting oldies to the joyous Eid Celebration. Experience a new group performing on guitar, Cajun, and Rubab, singing the best of subcontinent songs from movie and Eid celebration. For more information and tickets for the evening show, visit nceidfestival.org.
Film: Krush Groove (R)
The Cary Theater, 5 p.m.
Russell Walker has started a new hip-hop and rap label called Krush Groove, which features a stellar list of acts that includes Kurtis Blow and Run-D.M.C. However, Walker doesn't have sufficient money to keep up the label, especially after Run-D.M.C. scores a big single. Tickets and information.
North Carolina FC vs Greenville Triumph SC
WakeMed Soccer Park, 7 p.m.
North Carolina FC will take on Greenville Triumph SC at WakeMed Soccer Park. For tickets and more information, visit NCFC.
Film: Scratch (NR)
The Cary Theater, 8 p.m.
Scratch explores the world of the hip-hop DJ: from the birth of hip-hop, when pioneering DJ’s began extending breaks on their party records (which helped inspire break dancing and rap), to the invention of scratching and “beat-juggling” vinyl, to its more recent explosion as a musical movement called “turntablism.” It’s a story of underdogs and virtuosos who have radically changed the way we hear and create music. Tickets and information.
Sunday
Film: CatVideoFest 2023 (NR)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
Popsicles, Playtime & Pups
Jack Smith Park, 4-6 p.m.
Enjoy this end-of-summer festival of fun, games, and pup-friendly activities! Bring your family, friends, and furry canine pals to Jack Smith Park. Cool off at the sprayground, create a craft, play games, make bubbles, participate in the dog parade and take your pup to the dog park for activities. Registration required for the dog parade on myCary.org. For more information, visit carync.gov/popsicles.
Film: King on Screen (NR)
The Cary Theater, 5 p.m.
More than 60 of Stephen King’s novels have been adapted into films or television programs. King On Screen pulls back the curtain and offers an intimate sit-down with the filmmakers who brought King’s stories to life. Tickets and information.
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