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This Week in Cary

September 19-25, 2023

Events, meetings, and alerts will be listed Tuesday through the following Monday. 

For more information and activities, view our calendar!

Around Town

Hometown Spirit Award Nominations

There are only a few days left to submit your nomination for Cary’s Hometown Spirit Award! Do you know someone who embodies the spirit of Cary in their values, traits, and service? Submit your nomination by September 22.

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. Learn more.

Events & Meetings

Wednesday

Jordan Pickett Band

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 5:45 p.m. 

Jordan Pickett is a 20-year-old Christian/Country Singer/Songwriter who stands for God, family, and good country music. 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.

Public Art Advisory Board

6:15 p.m. 

Information available on the calendar.

Thursday

BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.

Join us for the best in short films— featuring four days of films, workshops, conversations, and events for audiences and filmmakers. Our opening night feature, In the Bubble With Jaime, will be followed by a filmmaker Q&A and reception. For the full festival schedule and tickets, visit The Cary Theater.

N.C. Senior Games, SilverArts: Cheer and Art Exhibition

Cary Arts Center, 4 p.m.

SilverArts shines a spotlight on the creative expressions of seniors. Grounded in a philosophy that prioritizes seniors' well-being and engagement, SilverArts unites athletes and artists by recognizing the common attributes of discipline, dedication, and pride in one's achievements. For more information, please visit the N.C. Senior Games website at ncseniorgames.org/silverarts.

Friday

"One Day Wonder" Exhibit 

Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 10 a.m.

In celebration of Constitution Week, there will be a special one-day display of the original 1776 N.C. State Constitution and Declaration of Rights with other foundational documents from the N.C. Archives. The display is being co-hosted by the Asbury Station and Samuel Johnston Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution. For more about this free experience, visit the Page-Walker Arts & History Center.

BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

The Cary Theater, 10 a.m.

Friday's lineup includes a scene-writing workshop, three film blocks, and a free industry talk. For the full festival schedule and tickets, visit The Cary Theater.

N.C. Senior Games, SilverArts: Follies

Cary Arts Center, 4 p.m.

The Follies performance categories include comedy and drama, dance, instrumental, vocal, and line dance. Get your tickets here.

Saturday

Farmers Fall Festival

S. Academy Street, Downtown Cary, 9 a.m.

Join the Cary Downtown Farmers Market as we celebrate the harvest season when our farmers are bringing in their fall bounty during the first Farmers Fall Festival on S. Academy Street, Downtown Cary. There will be live music on the main stage, a kid's performance area, fun games and interactive exhibits, local food and craft beer, arts and crafts, and a mid-day pie-eating contest. For more information, visit the market's Facebook and Instagram pages.

BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

The Cary Theater, 10 a.m.

Saturday’s lineup includes three film blocks, a live table read, industry talks, and a special program in the evening. For the full festival schedule and tickets, visit The Cary Theater.

Whiskey, Wine & Fire

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 4 p.m.

An elegant evening in the pines! This exclusive foodie celebration will feature whiskey bars, elegant wines, cocktails, great music, tented food stations, food trucks, restaurants, and intimate firepits. Relax around the fire gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed BBQ, specialty grilling, and drink pairings. Visit the Booth Amphitheatre website for more information.

Trees for the Triangle Speakers Symposium: Project Pando

Cary Arts Center, 7 p.m.

Project Pando is a community-driven effort to collect seeds from local, native trees and then raise them into specimens to be given away for free. For more information and tickets, visit carytreearchive.org/speakers2023.php.

Sunday

BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.

Join us for the best in short films as we showcase the 2023 BEYOND award winners. For the full festival schedule and tickets, visit The Cary Theater.

Turnpike Troubadours

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 6 p.m.

The Turnpike Troubadours formed in 2005, assembling a lineup that eventually included frontman Evan Felker, lead guitarist Ryan Engleman, fiddle player Kyle Nix, bassist R.C. Edwards, drummer Gabe Pearson, and steel guitar and accordion player Hank Early. Visit the Booth Amphitheatre website for more information.

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