Out and About This Weekend (8/22 through 8/24)
This weekend in South Wake, enjoy food truck flavors, a grand opening, growers markets, a jewelry pop-up, and a full slate of live music in Holly Springs, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, and beyond.
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:
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina.
REGIONAL
Friday, August 22
LIVE SHOW: THE ROCKET MAN SHOW
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/therocketmanshow-2025
Summary: The #1 Elton John Tribute Show
Saturday, August 23
KIRBY DERBY
Dix Park (Harvey Hill)
1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC
https://dixpark.org/event/kirby-derby
3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Summary: A Raleigh tradition of wacky downhill soapbox racing and community fun. Kid & family friendly.
Sunday, August 24
LIVE MUSIC: UB40 THE RELENTLESS TOUR 2025
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/ub40
6:00 PM
Tuesday–Sunday, September 2–14
LIVE SHOW: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/beauty-and-the-beast-2025
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, August 22
MOMOMANDU FOOD TRUCK
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 23
FARMERS MARKET
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Golf Hour
131 Oakview Commons, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.golf-hour.com
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RICHARD BOSTON (ON THE PATIO)
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: SHELBY MERCHANT
Bombshell Beer Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com/
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC: PAUL CREEL & KEITH GANZ
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: BLACKBIRD BARN AND JOSH BRANCH
Niche Wine Lounge
101 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/646633531775934
8:00 PM
Sunday, August 24
LOOPSY DAISY PERMANENT JEWELRY POP-UP SHOP (ON THE PATIO)
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
APEX
Friday, August 22
LIVE MUSIC: BAD PR
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC: JOE COUSINS
Peak of the Vine
115 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 23
APEX FARMERS MARKET
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
LIVE MUSIC: OLD PLAY
Peak of the Vine
115 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: LUKE & HOPE SCHOFIELD
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
MOTH NIGHT AT CROWDER PARK
Crowder Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC
https://southwakeconservationists.org/2025/08/13/moth-night-at-crowder-park-aug-23rd/
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: A family-friendly event where kids and adults learn about moths.
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, August 22
BARTENDER APPRECIATION NIGHT
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina
https://alpost116nc.org/
6:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: ZACH BURRUS
Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/AviatorBeerShop
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: KYLE MULLINS BAND
Aviator Hangar Bar
688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/brewery/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: DEREK CHASE
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 23
FUQUAY-VARINA GROWERS MARKET
121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
CAROLINA SHAG NIGHT
The Mill Fuquay
146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.themillfuquay.com/
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: MATT CROWE
Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/AviatorBeerShop
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: WORKING ON COMMISSION
Aviator Hangar Bar
688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/brewery/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RALEIGH ASSASSINS
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: MINDY HITESHUE TRIO
The Brick Fuquay
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/1496737354817057
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RELAY RELAY
Oaklyn Spring Taproom
505 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/1412755020103321
7:00 PM
Sunday, August 24
LIVE MUSIC: SCARLETT TANTRUM
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: SAM TREBING
Aviator Hangar Bar
688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/brewery/