Out and About This Weekend (10/30 through 11/2)
It's a spooky weekend in Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina! Enjoy Halloween Parties, a Diwali celebration, the NC Youth Tap Ensemble, and live local musicians, including a Pearl Jam tribute band.
All Out and About events listed below are independently curated by the Holly Springs Update publisher. None are paid advertisements, nor the result of barter or in-kind exchanges.
Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- Regional
- High School Football
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Marquee Events
Thursday, October 30
Marquee Event: John Legend: Get Lifted – 20th Anniversary Tour
Red Hat Amphitheatre
500 South McDowell St, Raleigh, NC https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ9175Ei7/john-legend-events
Saturday, November 1
Marquee Event: Touch-a-Truck and Battle of the Badges Chili Cookoff
Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park
2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11593
9:00 AM – Noon
Summary: Family-friendly event featuring police cars, Fire trucks, and delicious Chili!
Marquee Event: Tuta Diwali Festival
Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park
2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://tutanc.org/hollyspringsdiwali
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Summary: Free Event: Diwali is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide. Often referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Marquee Event: The Durham Bullhorns: Friends, Family & Fortissimo
Apex Nature Park & Amphitheatre
2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC
12:00 PM
Summary: Family-friendly and free concert in the park. The Durham Bullhorns, your local trumpet ensemble, bring the energy, playing everything from fanfares to pop tunes. Pack a lunch, bring a lawn chair or blanket, kick back, and enjoy the music. Perfect for friends, families, and anyone who loves brass!
Sunday, November 2
Marquee Event: Legacy of Jazz: Here Comes the Sun
The Cary Theater
122 East Chatham St, Cary, NC https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/24957/3405
3:30 PM
Summary: Multi-Grammy Award-nominated vocalist Kate McGarry and guitarist Keith Ganz use their decorated jazz backgrounds to offer imaginative and fresh perspectives on indelible pop standards as well as iconic jazz standards. Flavors of Pat Metheny, Sting, Tom Waits, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, along with original compositions, weave a delicate musical narrative of familiarity and extraordinariness.
Friday, November 7
Marquee Event: Comedian Andy Beningo
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/?show=290539
7:30 PM
Summary: With over 3,500 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and “every man” style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country.
Saturday, November 8
Marquee Event: BBQ, Blues & Brews
Downtown Fuquay-Varina
801 Durham St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com/events-1/bbq-blues-and-brews
Noon – 4:00 PM
Summary: The 10th year of celebrating outstanding BBQ, great blues music, and local Brews in Fuquay-Varina!
Regional Events
Thursday, October 30
Event: New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Lenovo Center 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
6:30 PM
Saturday, November 1
Live Music: Concert Singers of Cary: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/24976/3405
8:00 PM
Summary: Join the Concert Singers for a spine-tingling evening of spooky choral delights. Features include the Witches’ Scene from Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, Bigler’s setting of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Bells, and Hugo Distler’s The Fire Rider. From eerie classics to chilling new works, this Halloween concert promises a thrilling musical journey into the mysterious, silly, and macabre.
Monday, November 3
College Basketball: NC Central vs. NC State
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:00 PM
College Basketball: Central Arkansas vs. UNC
Dean Smith Center
300 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
https://gotickets.com/north-carolina-tar-heels-mens-basketball-tickets
7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5
Live Music: John Fogerty
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:30 PM
Live Music: Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:30 PM
Thursday, November 6
Event: Minnesota Wild vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:00 PM
Live Music: The Wailin’ Jennys
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:30 PM
Friday, November 7
Event: Wanda Sykes
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:30 PM
Thursday, November 13
Event: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:30 PM
High School Football
Thursday, October 30
Apex Friendship High School at Panther Creek High School, 7:00 PM
Charles E Jordan Senior High School at Willow Spring High School, 7:00 PM
Felton Grove High School JV at Sanderson High School JV, 6:45 PM
Middle Creek High School at Holly Springs High School, 7:00 PM
Friday, October 31
Garner Magnet High School at Fuquay Varina High School, 7:30 PM
Holly Springs
Friday, October 31
Event: Halloween Party, Costume Contest, and Live Music
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC https://www.facebook.com/NicheWineLounge/events
7:00 PM
Summary: Prepare yourself for a night of costumes, cocktails, and chaos!
Live Music: The Scarecrow Band
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC https://www.facebook.com/NicheWineLounge/events
8:00 PM
Event: Halloween Party
Local Time Brewing
300 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.localtimebrewing.com
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: Featuring candy + beer flight pairings, a specialty draft cocktail, and plenty of spooky fun. Come in costume for a raffle ticket to win a Local Time gift card.
Event: Halloween Party, Costume Contest, and Live Music
Bombshell Beer Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Live Music: Deep 6: Pearl Jam Tribute Band
Bombshell Beer Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday, November 1
Event: Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
9:00 AM - Noon
Event: Take-Home Tails & Tasty Ales: Freedom Ride Rescue Adoption
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Summary: It’s an afternoon of cold brews and warm hearts as Black Dog Bottle Shop partners with Freedom Ride Rescue for a pup-filled adoption event! Meet some of the sweetest rescue dogs around that are ready for couch cuddles and to become your new drinking buddy. Whether you’re looking to adopt, foster, or just get in some quality dog time, this event is for you.
Event: Complimentary wine tasting with Brad Beavers of Curated Wines
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live Music: On the patio with Garland Mason
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Kevin Van Sant, guitar & Paul Creel, bass
Pimiento Tea Room
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Taylor Lubinsky
Walley’s Tavern
Main Street Square, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Apex
Friday, October 31
Event: Pints & Frights Costume Party & Live DJ
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
https://www.facebook.com/events/1503675787492263
8:00 PM
Summary: It’s time for chills, thrills, and great beer! The OSB Apex Taproom Pints & Frights Costume Party features limited seasonal releases, spooky cocktail features, and a full night of music and mayhem. Witch hats and broomsticks, welcome.
Event: Boos & Brews Halloween & Costume Party
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Event: Halloween Party w/That 60s Group
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Event: Halloween Party & Costume Contest
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Event: Halloween Party
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM
Event: Halloween Special featuring DJ George
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Music: Covered in Jam
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Jane & Tonic
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: That 60s Group
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, November 1
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
Event: Carolina Tiger Rescue Pumpkin Donation Station
Southern Peak Brewery
950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
12:00 PM
Summary: Collecting all Uncarved and Unmarked pumpkins to be donated to the tigers at The Carolina Tiger Rescue. Drop off at the taproom from Saturday, November 1st, until Sunday, November 10th. For more information regarding the rescue, visit their website: https://carolinatigerrescue.org
Event: Free Comedy Show!
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: On the Rocks
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Old Play
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Police & Thieves
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: The Live Oaks
Southern Peak Brewery
950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
6:30 PM
Live Music: Jack Hnatt
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Thursday, October 30
Live Music: Rodney Brady
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Friday, October 31
Event: The Corner Biergarten
1625 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://tcbiergarten.com
6:00 PM
Event: Halloween Party & Costume Contest
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
9:00 PM
Event: Ghosts and Goats Halloween Party
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: Features Sheila’s Aussie Bakery (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, DJ Fiyah spinning tune and a Costume contest!
Event: 80’s Thriller Halloween Party with Live DJ
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music: Trey Everette
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM
Saturday, November 1
Event: Halloween Party, Costume Contest, and Photo Booth!
The Mill
146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.themillfuquay.com
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Event: NC Youth Tap Ensemble
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9363
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Summary: One of the best youth tap ensembles in the world, NCYTE features approximately 40 dancers, ages 8 to 18, who hail from throughout North Carolina.
Live Music: 2DIGH4
Oaklyn Springs Brewery -Fuquay
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Still Kickin’
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM
Live Music: The Back Roads
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/pizzeria
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: The B Sides: Traditional Country Music
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Sums Divide
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM