Out and About This Weekend (11/6 through 11/9)
The weekend is here! Enjoy BBQ, Blues & Brews , Autism Acceptance Day , Comedian Andy Beningo , Metalcore Night , and local markets/music, plus the Infinity Ballet!
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
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Guide: South Wake County (NC) Holiday Events & Key Dates Guide for 2025 (click here)
Marquee Events
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.
Marquee Event: On the Patio with Richard Boston
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Summary: A blend of guitar and harmonica, a mix of Rock, Blues, Country & more. You’re going to have a good time!
Saturday, November 8
Marquee Event: 2025 Autism Acceptance Day - 9th Annual
Holly Springs Law Enforcement Center
750 Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bva.foundation/events
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Summary: The Brady Valcho Autism Foundation is holding its 9th Annual Holly Springs Autism Acceptance Day on Saturday, November 8th. The Holly Springs Police Department is hosting this fun event. This free event offers a wonderful, exciting day for both children and adults with autism.
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!
Marquee Event: Children’s Entrepreneur Day at the Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
9:00 AM - Noon
Summary: It’s Children’s Entrepreneur Day at the market - join our amazing regular vendors and our 40 kids-vendors at the market this week!
Sunday, November 9
Marquee Event: Free Breakfast for Veterans
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Summary: Celebrating and appreciating our brave veterans.
Regional
Thursday, November 6
Event: Local Filmmaker Showcase: Hell Squad 2: Fresh Meat
The Cary Theater
122 East Chatham St, Cary, NC
https://thecarytheater.com
7:00 PM
Event: Hockey: 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
Event: College Basketball: UAB vs. NC State
Lenovo Center 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
9:00 PM
Saturday, November 8
Event: 30th Annual NC Latino Diamante Awards
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC
https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/24977/199
6:45 PM
Summary: The Latino Diamante Awards celebrate three decades of honoring the outstanding achievements, leadership, and cultural contributions of North Carolina’s Latino/Hispanic community. This milestone event showcases award presentations, live performances, and a vibrant celebration of heritage, resilience, and excellence.
Event: Comedian: Henry Cho
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/
8:00 PM
Event: Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Cary
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/
7:00 PM
Summary: Don’t miss this spectacular celebration of your favorite tunes! Plan to move, groove and sing-a-long as our students and staff tear up the dance floor with all they have! Students and Professionals take to the floor performing dance numbers that will knock your socks off!
Event: Hockey: Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:00 PM
Live Music: Black Violin w/Abraham Alexander
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:30 PM
Sunday, November 9
Event: Movie: The Librarians
The Cary Theater
122 East Chatham St, Cary, NC
https://thecarytheater.com
12:00 PM
Summary: Librarians unite to combat book banning, defending intellectual freedom on democracy’s frontlines amid unprecedented censorship in Texas, Florida, and beyond.
Tuesday, November 11
Event: Hockey: Washington Capitols vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 12
Live Music: Walker Hayes: Unplugged
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:00 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
Live Music: Playboi Carti: Antagonist Tour
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:00 PM
Holly Springs
Saturday, November 8
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: Complimentary wine tasting with Bobby Lee of Tryon Distributing
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live Music: Holly Springs Emo & Punk Night featuring Turtle Smash
Bombshell Beer Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Confidence Kryptonite
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.facebook.com/NicheWineLounge/events
8:00 PM
Live Music: Two4One
Homegrown Pizza
4928 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://homegrownpizza.com
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Angela Bingham, vocals & Scott Sawyer, guitar
Pimiento Tea Room
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, November 9
Live Music: Sing-A-Long Brunch
Nightingale Rooftop 300 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.nightingalerooftop.com
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Summary: Grab your brunch crew, warm up those vocals, and get ready for a morning of music, mimosas, and mayhem (the fun kind).
Apex
Thursday, November 6
Live Music: Heather Rogers
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday, November 7
Event: Pints & Puppies: Adoption Option
Southern Peak Brewery
950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Summary: Looking to add a furry friend to your family? We’re so excited to host our next adoption event with our friends from Peak Lab Rescue.
Event: Free wine tasting with Neal
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
4:30 PM
Live Music: Automag, HDHE & The Locks (Album Release)
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: JWS
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Mathieu Raney
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
https://www.facebook.com/events/1503675787492263
8:00 PM
Live Music: Skeleton Crew
Peak of the Vine 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, November 8
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
Event: Infinity Ballet: Villains, Heroes, and Ballerinas
The Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1965/Infinity-Ballet-Presents
2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Summary: Infinity Ballet’s family hour storybook series presents “Villains, Heroes and Ballerinas,” a dreamlike dance experience! See menacing villains, courageous heroes, and ballerinas of all ages bring timeless stories of good versus evil to life with grace and passion.
Live Music: Tom Neuhauser
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Drew Johnson: Fresh Out of the Recording Studio
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Graham’s Number
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64 Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Heavy Weather
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Relay Relay
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex
209 N Salem St, Apex
https://www.facebook.com/events/150367578792263
8:00 PM
Live Music: Southgate 40
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, November 7
Live Music: Karaoke Night & Live Music
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Emma Rae Neon Night
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Live Music: Julia Golden
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM
Live Music: Center Street Band
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/pizzeria
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, November 8
Event: Metalcore Night & Night Market
Fainting Goat Brewing Company
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Metalcore Night & Night Market, where the breakdowns are brutal, the bleghs are loud, and the shopping is stacked with some of the coolest local makers & artists!
Event: 11th Year Anniversary!
The Mill 146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.themillfuquay.com
5:00 PM
Live Music: Big T
The Brick
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM
Live Music: Josh Rhyne and the Silvertones
Oaklyn Springs Brewery -Fuquay
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
6:00 PM
Live Music: Stolen Goods
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM