Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (3/6 through 3/8)
Celebrate International Women's Day at the market, join the Wicked Pop-Up Chorus, enjoy big band flair with the Route 55 Jazz Orchestra, or see the Dolly tribute!
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
-Sports
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, Mar. 6, 2026
Marquee Event
Friday, March 6
Live Music: Pop-Up Chorus Sings Wicked
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9472
7:30 PM
Summary: A First Friday community singing event where participants of all ages and abilities learn and sing two songs from the musical Wicked.
Saturday, March 7
Event: Route 55 Jazz Orchestra Presents “Another Opening, Another Swingin’ Show”
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/?show=290420
7:30 PM
Summary: A high-energy performance featuring Broadway classics and jazz standards reimagined with big band flair.
Upcoming Dates
Live Music: Joe Bonamassa
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
March 13, 8:00 PM
Summary: Performance by the blues-rock superstar and 15x Blues Music Award nominee celebrating his 28th No. 1 Billboard Blues album.
Event: Harlem Globetrotters Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
March 19, 7:00 PM
Summary: A century celebration of jaw-dropping basketball moves and high-energy thrills.
Sports
Saturday, March 7
Event: Regional Basketball: Stanford Cardinal vs. NC State Wolfpack
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
2:15 PM
Regional
Friday, March 6
Live Music: Nashville Songwriters
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:30 PM
Summary: A benefit show featuring the creators behind some of country music’s greatest hits.
Event: Legacy of Jazz: Singin’ & Swingin’
The Cary Theater, 122 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/24579/1636
7:30 PM
Summary: Performance by an award-winning jazz pianist and vocalist with over 20 years of international experience.
Multiple Dates
Event: Parton Me! Celebrating Dolly with Katie Deal
Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford, NC, 27330
https://templeshows.org/events/2026-02-19-parton-me-celebrating-dolly-with-katie-deal
March 6 – March 8
Summary: A musical tribute featuring stories and songs from Dolly Parton’s career, backed by the Real Deal band.
Event: Snow White (presented by Carolina Ballet) Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
March 12 – 15, Various times
Summary: A family-friendly production choreographed by Zalman Raffael, bringing the fairytale to life with original vision.
Holly Springs
Saturday, March 7
Event: Farmers Market (International Women’s Day)
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
9:00 AM – Noon
Summary: Supporting women-owned businesses and local shopping for International Women’s Day.
Event: Complimentary Wine Tasting with Brad Beavers
Wine 100, 100 Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Summary: Featuring Curated Wines.
Live Music: Angela Bingham (vocals) & Frank Longino (piano)
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Tone Merchants
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Andrew Young
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM
Friday, March 6
Live Music: Maverick Rose
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM
Apex
Saturday, March 7
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex, 220 Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
9:00 AM – Noon
Event: SuperFun Saturday
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4665&month=3&year=2026&day=7&calType=0
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Summary: Free arts and crafts for children ages 4-12; parents must accompany children.
Live Music: Zach Wiley
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Richard Boston
Oaklyn Springs Taproom – Apex,
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Lauren Nicole Band
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Radial Band The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: The Cover Society
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Maskell Freeman Band Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday, March 6
Live Music: 8 Track Minds
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Janis & The Crew
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Jeff Kriz
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, March 6
Live Music: Ryan Mullaney
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Trey Everett
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop, 601 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Jack Spades Duo
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Kirk Farmer Band
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay, Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
8:30 PM
Saturday, March 7
Live Music: Josh Branch Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Andy Hodgson
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop, 601 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Derek Chase Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM