Out and About This Weekend (8/8 through 8/10)
This weekend in South Wake, explore art exhibits, car shows, wine tastings, growers markets, and an abundance 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.
REGIONAL
Friday, August 8
MOVIE: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Downtown Cary Park
327 S Academy St, Cary, NC
https://www.visitraleigh.com/event/guardians-of-the-galaxy/98966/
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday–Sunday, August 8–10
THE WIZ
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/the-wiz-2025
Showtimes vary
Summary: This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
Sunday, August 10
GRACE HARTIGAN: THE GIFT OF ATTENTION (ART EXHIBIT) & POETRY READING
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
https://ncartmuseum.org/grace-hartigan/?
1:00 PM
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, August 8
LIVE MUSIC: SUMMER AT THE SPRINGS FEATURING JOE HERO BAND
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/1417/Summer-at-the-Springs
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RYAN MULLANEY
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: TWO4ONE MARVIN & MICHELE
Niche Wine Lounge
101 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 9
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
HOLLY SPRINGS POLICE - FREE BIKE RODEO
Ting Park
101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1628
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
HOLLY SPRINGS CARS AND COFFEE
AMC Dine-In Holly Springs 9
320 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.facebook.com/events/1847007819211722
9:00 AM
LIVE MUSIC: SUBURBAN MOJO
Walley’s Tavern
1110 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING WITH GEOFF SANDBERG OF GRAPEVINE DISTRIBUTING
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: 60S NIGHT WITH STRANGE INVITATION
Niche Wine Lounge
101 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: GENTRI BROTHERS & THE RIDGE BAND
Bombshell Beer Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com/
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday, August 10
VINYL RECORDS SALES POP UP SHOP FEATURING FUQ'N VINYL
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
APEX
Friday, August 8
LIVE MUSIC: RIOT WAGON
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 9
APEX FARMERS MARKET
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
LIVE MUSIC: LOUNGE LIZARDS
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: THE WHISKEY RUNNERS
Peak of the Vine
115 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: MIDNIGHT SUN
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com/
7:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: KERRY LONG
Southern Peak Brewery
950 Windy Rd #100, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: KEITH G (FEATURING CHRIS HURLEY)
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge
225 N Salem St, Suite 101, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RHYTHM & REELS: IMPENDING JOY CONCERT
Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre
2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1673/Rhythm-Reels---FREE
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, August 8
LIVE MUSIC: AARON PELSUE
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.themasonjartavern.com/
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC: KYLE MULLINS BAND
Abbey Road
711 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://abbeyroadfuquay.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: MASKELL FREEMAN BAND
Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/AviatorBeerShop
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: ANDY HODGSON
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 9
FUQUAY-VARINA GROWERS MARKET
121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
HEARTS FOR ARTS
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/facilities/facility/details/FuquayVarina-Arts-Center-39
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Summary: A fun-filled afternoon of art, food, and family-friendly activities hosted by Friends of the Fuquay Varina Arts Center!
HOODS UP FOR HEROES (CAR SHOW) FUNDRAISER
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org/
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: KINGS OF THE HIGHWAY
Fainting Goat
330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.faintinggoatbeer.com/
7:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: PAUL ABBOTT
Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/AviatorBeerShop
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: KEVIN LEE
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: SAYER MCSHANE
The Brick Fuquay
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
7:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RICHARD BOSTON
Wingin’ It Taphouse
1625 N Main St, Suite 109, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://winginitbarandgrille.com/
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: FLEMING ROAD BAND
American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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