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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.