Mayor Harold Weinbrecht | Mayor Harold Weinbrecht Official Website
Mayor Harold Weinbrecht | Mayor Harold Weinbrecht Official Website
This Week in Cary
August 15-21, 2023
Events, meetings, and alerts will be listed Tuesday through the following Monday.
For more information and activities, view our calendar!
Events & Meetings
Wednesday
Public Art Advisory Board
6:15 p.m.
Information available on the calendar.
Film: King on Screen (NR)
The Cary Theater, 7 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.
Thursday
Film: The Lesson (R)
The Cary Theater, 2 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.
Greenway Committee
6 p.m.
Information available on the calendar.
Film: CatVideoFest 2023 (NR)
The Cary Theater, 7 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.
Friday
Film: Tiger Within (NR)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
A story featuring an unlikely friendship between a homeless teen and a Holocaust survivor, sparking larger questions of fear, forgiveness, healing and world peace, starring multiple Emmy Award-winning actor Ed Asner in his final performance. Tickets and information.
Comedy Night with Kevin McCaffrey and Brian McGuinness
The Cary Theater, 8 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to see top touring comedians at The Cary! Kevin made his network TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman, after which he was chosen by Letterman to be the show’s warm-up comic. He is a current regular and 2-time champion of truTV’s Comedy Knockout, and appears every week on truTV’s Greatest Ever series, and truTV Presents: World’s Dumbest. A veteran of the NYC comedy scene for over 18 years, Brian recently made his move down to Raleigh. He’s appeared on Inside Amy Schumer and The Jim Gaffigan Show, and numerous commercials as a voice-actor. His laid back, yet hilarious brand of silly comedy will leave audiences crying of laughter. 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.
Good Hope Farm Volunteer Workday
Good Hope Farm, 9-11 a.m.
Support beginning farmers and learn more about Cary’s commitment to regenerative agriculture by volunteering at our urban teaching farm. Registration required.
Laurie Berkner Live: The Greatest Hits Solo Tour
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 11 a.m.
A portion of the proceeds donated to the WakeMed Foundation to benefit WakeMed Children’s services. Pack your picnics and get ready to sing and dance with the “queen of kids music” at Laurie Berkner's “Greatest Hits” solo show. You’ll hear classic songs like “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming),” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” as well as newer hits like “Waiting for the Elevator,” “My Bunny Goes Hop,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump”. Laurie closes out the The Koka Kids Concert Series, presented by WakeMed. Visit the Booth Amphitheatre website for more information.
Film: Exhibition on Screen: Tokyo Stories (NR)
The Cary Theater, 11 a.m.
Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand-new artworks that were created on the streets. Tickets and information.
Film: Trolls World Tour (PG)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
Poppy and Branch discover that there are six different troll tribes scattered over six different lands. Each tribe is also devoted to six different kinds of music — funk, country, techno, classical, pop and rock. When rockers Queen Barb and King Thrash set out to destroy the other music, Poppy and Branch embark on a daring mission to unite the trolls and save the diverse melodies from becoming extinct. Tickets and information.
Wake County 2023 U.S. Army Be All You Can Be Clash
WakeMed Soccer Park, 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
For the first time ever, American football will be played at WakeMed Soccer Park this weekend! Apex Friendship High School will take on Millbrook High School at 4 p.m., followed by Middle Creek High School and Fuquay-Varina High School facing off at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit WCPSS.
Film: Tiger Within (NR)
The Cary Theater, 5 p.m.
A story featuring an unlikely friendship between a homeless teen and a Holocaust survivor, sparking larger questions of fear, forgiveness, healing and world peace, starring multiple Emmy Award-winning actor Ed Asner in his final performance. Tickets and information.
Film: The First Slam Dunk (NR)
The Cary Theater, 8 p.m.
Follows 17-year-old Ryota Miyagi who struggles to accomplish his late elder brother's dream of becoming a basketball star. Tickets and information.
Sunday
Film: The Wiz (G)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
Ease on down the yellow-brick road with The Wiz, starring superstars Diana Ross and Michael Jackson! Relive all of the magic of this beloved musical when Dorothy is whisked away to the enchanting wonderland of Oz, where she encounters the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Lion. The Wiz features spectacular musical numbers from legendary producer Quincy Jones and an all-star cast including Lena Horne, Richard Pryor, Nipsey Russell and Ted Ross. Tickets and information.
Film: Xanadu (PG)
The Cary Theater, 5 p.m.
Do you believe in magic? Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly will show you how in this mesmerizing musical love story about a muse, romance and a very special roller disco. Tickets and information.
Monday
Athletic Committee
6 p.m.
Information available on the calendar.
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