Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (5/15 through 5/17)
From big band jazz and downtown art walks to farmers markets, live music, family festivals, and Vet Jam, South Wake communities are packed with local events this weekend.
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.
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee Events
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
- Regional Events
Holly Springs, NC, May 15, 2026
Marquee Event
Friday, May 15
Event: Arts Holly Springs Art Walk
Downtown Holly Springs, Holly Springs, NC
https://artshollyspringsnc.org/event/art-walk-may-2026/
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Summary: Arts Holly Springs hosts a downtown art walk featuring local artists and participating businesses, including Ashe School of Music, Fable Books and Café, Fusion Development, and Wine 100.
Event: Beauty and the Beast
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events/detail/carolina-ballet-presents-beauty-and-the-beast-g5evzbm5nhjmq
Note: Shows run Friday through Sunday at various times
Summary: Carolina Ballet presents a world premiere production of Beauty and the Beast with live music and original choreography by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael.
Saturday, May 16
Event: Wild About Nature
Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/361/Wild-About-Nature
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Summary: Free family nature event featuring live animals, games, activities, and conservation education from local organizations and experts.
Event: Route 55 Jazz Orchestra
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=hscc
7:30 PM
Summary: Community musicians perform authentic Big Band jazz inspired by Basie, Kenton, Miller, and other classic jazz orchestra traditions.
Friday, May 22
Event: ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam: Dos Amigos Tour
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/zz-top-dwight-yoakam-dos-amigos-tour
7:00 PM
Summary: ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam bring the Dos Amigos Tour to Cary with special guest Wesko.
Sports: Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Catawba Valley Stars
North Main Athletic Complex Stadium, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://salamandersbaseball.com/event/salamanders-vs-catawba-valley-stars-may-22-2026/
6:30 PM
Holly Springs
Friday, May 15
Live Music: On the Patio with Richard Boston
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, May 16
Event: Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – Noon
Event: Complimentary Wine Tasting with Bobby Lee of Tryon Wines
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live Music: Kam & Co
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.switchcraftcocktails.com/
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Live Music: Kevin VanSant Duo
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Wildfire Ride
Walley’s Tavern, 1110 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Confidence Kryptonite
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 17
Event: Pop Up Vinyl Record Sales with Fuqu’n Vinyl
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Apex
Friday, May 15
Event: Suite Surrender Spring Play
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1961/Suite-Surrender-Spring-Play
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Comedy play set in 1942 featuring rival Hollywood divas mistakenly assigned to the same hotel suite during a wartime performance engagement.
Saturday, May 16
Event: Apex Farmers Market
The Depot, Downtown Apex, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
Event: Felton Grove High School FFA May Market
Felton Grove High School, 5100 Thriftwood Dr, Apex, NC
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Summary: Community market featuring local vendors, handmade goods, crafts, boutique items, and a petting zoo hosted by Felton Grove FFA and the FFA Alumni & Supporters.
Event: SuperFun Saturday
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1994/SuperFun-Saturday
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Summary: Free arts and crafts event for children ages 4-12 held on select Saturdays at The Halle Cultural Arts Center.
Live Music: Emma G
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Dueling Pianos
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.tapstationapex.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: Two4One
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: The Roguez
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Forest Rising
The Exchange Barbershop, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Sonic Blue
Peak of the Vine, 119 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM
Live Music: Maverick Rose
Southern Peak Brewery, 1451 Richardson Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, May 15
Live Music: 2 Digh 4
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Confidence Kryptonite
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Stolen Goods
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Bad PR
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Saturday, May 16
Event: Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
FV Chamber of Commerce, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Live Music: Josh Rhyne and The Silver Tones
Aviator Brewing Company Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Live Music: The Rat Bastards
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Live Music: Vet Jam 2026! Benefit to Support Our Veterans!
Aviator Brewing Company, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
3:00 PM
Summary: Benefit event supporting veterans featuring live music by Mixtape Band.
Live Music: Jack Spades
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Live Music: Kirk Farmer Band
Aviator Brewing Company Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Music: Joe Hero
Mason Jar Lager Co, 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: Derek Chase
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Jennifer Van Meter Band
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
Live Music: DW and the Spirit Kings
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
9:00 PM – Midnight
Sunday, May 17
Live Music: Dawson Wright
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live Music: Sunday Funday with Ryan Mullaney
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
3:00 PM
Regional
Friday, May 15
Event: Comedy Show: Grant Lyon and Matt White
The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/26179/1636
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Stand-up comedy show featuring headliner Grant Lyon and feature performer Matt White at The Cary Theater.
Event: 2026 NASCAR Regional Season - Capital City 170
Wake County Speedway, 2109 Simpkins Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.wcspeedway.com/tickets
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: NASCAR Regional racing returns to Wake County Speedway with the Capital City 170 and Military Night honoring current and former members of the U.S. military.
Saturday, May 16
Event: John Crist Live
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/john_crist_live2026
7:00 PM
Summary: Stand-up comedian John Crist performs live with special guests Wellington Ojukwu and Maggie Depalo at DPAC.
Sunday, May 17
Event: Summer Sizzle
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC
https://carytownband.org/concerts/upcoming-concerts/#summersizzle2026
5:00 PM
Summary: The Cary Town Band presents concert band classics, Big Band favorites, and cinema tunes featuring vocal soloist Dawn Jonckowski and pianist Luna Knudsen.