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NC 55 Lane Closures at Carpenter Fire Station Road

September 11-13, contractors working on behalf of Cary will be milling and resurfacing all travel lanes of N.C. 55 Highway in a continuous work period. This work is being performed as part of the Carpenter Fire Station Road Bridge and Intersection Improvements Project. Lane closures will continue nightly during non-peak travel times to continue to install traffic signal equipment in preparation for the final traffic patterns at N.C. 55 and Carpenter Fire Station Road.

Go Lights Out and Support Birds in Their Migration!

Beginning September 10 through November 30, millions of birds are migrating through the night skies in our region and you can assist them on their journey! Help reduce light pollution each evening by taking simple steps such as turning off unnecessary indoor and outdoor lights or keeping blinds and curtains closed at night. Learn more about how Cary is teaming up with the Audubon Society to help prevent bird-window collisions. 

Registration Open for Fall Litter Sweeps

Volunteers are needed to keep Cary clean and green. Register for a fall litter sweep and help us keep our community healthy and beautiful. We provide all the tools and supplies to get the job done. Register for one of our sites or suggest one of your own. Learn more at myCary.org.

Parks and Open Space Feedback Form

Contribute your thoughts and play a role in shaping the future of Cary's parks and open spaces by participating in our online feedback form until November 30, 2023. 

Events & Meetings

All Week

Atlantic Tire Championship 

Cary Tennis Park, Sept. 10-17

Tickets for the Atlantic Tire Tennis Championship are now on sale. Multiple ticket options are available, including single-day tickets and multi-day ticket packages. Also known as the Cary Challenger, this USTA Pro Circuit Event tournament attracts many of the top ATP professionals and capitalizes on the excitement created by the biggest Grand Slam, the US Open. Visit the event website for information and ticket purchasing.

Tuesday

Atlantic Tire Championship

Cary Tennis Park, 2 p.m.

Round 1 Singles and Doubles

Snacks, soda, and water will be available for purchase throughout the day and sandwiches available in the evening. Visit the event website for information and ticket purchasing.

Environmental Advisory Board

6 p.m.

Information available on the calendar.

Wednesday

Winter Youth Basketball Registration

Registration opens September 13 for Cary residents. Basketball leagues are open to players age 5-18 (age as of Oct. 15, 2023). The season runs November to mid February. Visit Winter Youth Basketball for more.

Atlantic Tire Championship at Cary Tennis Park

Cary Tennis Park, 3 p.m.

Round 2 of Singles and Rounds 1 and 2 of Doubles

Snacks, soda, and water will be available for purchase throughout the day, and Gonza Tacos Y Tequila will have a food truck on-site from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Visit the event website for information and ticket purchasing.

John Norris

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 5:45 p.m.

John Norris and his music will bring light to your life, and sweet country sounds to your ears. Gather with friends and head on over to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre to enjoy some great music. A beautiful outdoor setting will set the stage for some of the region’s best talent with a Country flare. Visit the Booth Amphitheatre website for more information.

Historic Preservation Commission

6:30 p.m.

Information available on the calendar.

Film: Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (PG)

The Cary Theater, 7 p.m.

When Pee-wee Herman’s idyllic world is destroyed by the theft of his fire-engine red bicycle, the pre-pubescent adult sets out on a manic cross-country odyssey to recover his most valued possession. Director Tim Burton makes his feature-film debut with this comic masterpiece.

Tickets and Information

Thursday

Film: Jules (PG-13)

The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.

A man's quiet life gets upended when a UFO crashes in his backyard in rural Pennsylvania. As he befriends the mysterious extraterrestrial, things start to get complicated when two neighbors discover it and the government quickly closes in.

Tickets and Information

Atlantic Tire Championship

Cary Tennis Park, 3 p.m.

Round 2 of Singles and Doubles

Snacks, soda, and water will be available for purchase throughout the day, and Gonza Tacos Y Tequila will have a food truck on-site from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Visit the event website for information and ticket purchasing.

Cary Council Meeting

Cary Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

View the agenda.

Film: Asteroid City (PG)

The Cary Theater, 7 p.m.

World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955.

Tickets and Information

Friday

Film: Visiones: Latino Art & Culture EP. 1-3 (PG)

The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.

Visiones: Latino Art & Culture is the first PBS series to focus exclusively on Latino artistic expression in the U.S. The series incorporates extraordinary archive material to give historical depth to the ongoing work created by a new generation of Latino artists. Each episode presents six to seven stories that will electrify viewers by their sheer creative energy.

Tickets and Information

Atlantic Tire Championship at Cary Tennis Park

Cary Tennis Park, 3 p.m.

Singles Quarterfinal and Doubles Semifinal

Snacks, soda, and water will be available for purchase throughout the day, and Gonza Tacos Y Tequila will have a food truck on-site from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Visit the event website for information and ticket purchasing.

Comedy Night: Mark ‘Skippy’ Price, America’s Nerd Next-Door (Ages 16+)

The Cary Theater, 8 p.m.

Get ready for a side-splitting night of comedy with the uproarious Marc Skippy Price from NBC’s classic Family Ties and the brilliant headliner and local favorite, Matt White. Prepare to be entertained by these comedic powerhouses as they deliver an evening of non-stop laughter and clever wit. Don’t miss this incredible show that guarantees to leave you rolling in the aisles. 

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.

8th Annual Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 10 a.m.

Come explore the nearly 100 exhibits and activities such as cultural displays, exciting games, health screenings, unique performances, and of course, the signature dragon boat race. The festival also features a wide variety of delicious foods and delicacies from across the world. You can even sample unique street foods prepared by local chefs. It’s one event you can’t miss this fall! Visit the Booth Amphitheatre website for more information.

Film: T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets (Not Rated)

The Cary Theater, 11 a.m.

Ralph Fiennes’ exquisite performance of T. S. Eliot’s poetic masterpiece is dynamically translated from stage to screen by director Sophie Fiennes. During the early days of COVID, the Oscar® nominee set himself the challenge of committing Four Quartets to memory, and in 2021 he brought it to the London stage, followed by a tour of theaters across the UK.

Tickets and Information

Public Safety Day

Downtown Cary on Academy St., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Formerly known as Cary's Night Out, Public Safety Day brings together local agencies, activities, attractions, and vendors to help promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. The Town of Cary Police Department will fill the streets of downtown Cary with free fun and food trucks. For more information, visit Public Safety Day.

Harvest Fest

Good Hope Farm, 12 - 4 p.m.

Celebrate Cary's agricultural heritage with an afternoon of free fun down on the farm! Event features include live music, local food and beverages, farm tours, and more on the historic working farm. The whole family can enjoy kid's activities, shopping booths from sustainable sellers, or chatting with local environmental experts.

And don’t miss the Carpenter Area Greenway Walk taking place at 2 p.m.! Guests can depart from the Greenways Booth for a guided three-mile trail walk to celebrate North Carolina’s state-wide Year of the Trail campaign while exploring pollinator gardens, native tree installations, future Cary greenway plans, and more. For additional event info and parking visit Good Hope Farm.

Film: Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban (PG)

The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.

Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) third year at Hogwarts starts off badly when he learns deranged killer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban prison and is bent on murdering the teenage wizard. While Hermione’s (Emma Watson) cat torments Ron’s (Rupert Grint) sickly rat, causing a rift among the trio, a swarm of nasty Dementors is sent to protect the school from Black. A mysterious new teacher helps Harry learn to defend himself, but what is his secret tie to Sirius Black?

Tickets and Information

Atlantic Tire Championship

Cary Tennis Park, 3 p.m.

Singles Semifinals and Doubles Final

Snacks, soda and water will be available for purchase throughout the day. Visit the event website for information and ticket purchasing.

Film: Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire (PG-13)

The Cary Theater, 5 p.m.

The fourth movie in the Harry Potter franchise sees Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) returning for his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, along with his friends, Ron and Hermione. There is an upcoming tournament between the three major schools of magic, with one participant selected from each school by the Goblet of Fire. When Harry’s name is drawn, even though he is not eligible and is a fourth player, he must compete in the dangerous contest.

Tickets and Information

North Carolina FC vs South Georgia Tormenta FC

WakeMed Soccer Park, 7 p.m.

North Carolina FC will take on South Georgia Tormenta FC at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday night. For tickets and more information, visit NCFC.

Marvelous Music Mainstage Series: “Ella, the Early Years” – Amanda King in Concert    

The Cary Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. 

Amanda King has delighted audiences from New York City to San Francisco with her joyous celebration in Ella, the Early Years. Focusing on Ella Fitzgerald’s early career with great music and superb storytelling, Amanda is backed by a “big band” ensemble to artfully deliver a wonderful jazz concert as well as a cultural retrospective. Audiences of all ages love the swingin’ tunes from the Big Band Era as well as the anecdotes of Ella’s storied career. For more information, visit Marvelous Music. 

Film: Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party (Not Rated)

The Cary Theater, 8 p.m.

The film, fully authorized by the band’s surviving members and estates, provides a glimpse into another dimension and goes deep inside the psyche and experiences of the band members to chronicle how, over a ten-year period, a group of Australian school friends, led by Nick Cave, jolted audiences awake into Dionysian frenzy with their confrontational, intense performances.

Tickets and Information

Sunday

Film: Visiones: Latino Art & Culture EP. 4-6 (PG)

The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.

Visiones: Latino Art & Culture is the first PBS series to focus exclusively on Latino artistic expression in the U.S. The series incorporates extraordinary archive material to give historical depth to the ongoing work created by a new generation of Latino artists. Each episode presents six to seven stories that will electrify viewers by their sheer creative energy.

Tickets and Information

Atlantic Tire Championship at Cary Tennis Park

Cary Tennis Park, 3 p.m.

Singles Final

Snacks, soda, and water will be available for purchase throughout the day. Visit the event website for information and ticket purchasing.

Film: Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party (Not Rated)

The Cary Theater, 5 p.m.

Tickets and Information

The Australian Pink Floyd Show - Darkside 50 Tour

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 7 p.m.

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note-for-note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-of-the-art high resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. To accompany these visuals are several large inflatables including a giant pig and their own distinct Pink Kangaroo. Visit the Booth Amphitheatre website for more information.

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