Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (1/23 through 1/25)

South Wake Weekend: Catch Brett Young at DPAC, Comedy Hypnosis at Bombshell, or local Live Music this weekend (Jan 23-25), but check ahead for inclement weather closures!

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
-Sports
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina

Holly Springs, NC, Jan. 15, 2026

WEATHER ADVISORY

A major winter storm is forecast for Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, bringing a dangerous mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region. Governor Stein has declared a State of Emergency as officials warn of hazardous travel and potential multi-day power outages. Residents are urged to avoid all travel once the storm begins.

Saturday Weather for Holly Springs:

• Conditions: Cloudy during the day; rain and snow at night.

• Temperature: High of 29°F, Low of 22°F.

• Wind: 14 mph from the northeast.

• Precipitation: 70% chance of snow at night.

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Marquee Events

Friday, January 23

Live Music: Brett Young with special guest Jenna Davis
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
Time: 8:00 PM
Summary: Brett Young brings his “Caliville” style and seven consecutive No. 1 singles to the stage.

Saturday, January 24

Event: Claudia Rickard’s Comedy Hypnosis Charity Event
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
Time: 7:00 PM
Summary: A ticketed charity event where your $10 donation goes to the Holly Springs Food Cupboard. Purchase tickets at Claudiarickardevents.com

Upcoming Dates

Event: Garrison Keillor
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
Date: January 31
7:00 PM
Summary: Garrison Keillor did “A Prairie Home Companion” for forty years, wrote fiction and comedy, invented a town called Lake Wobegon where all the children are above average, even though he himself grew up evangelical in a small separatist flock where all the children expected the imminent end of the world.

Event: Little River Band
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
Date: February 5
7:30 PM
Summary: Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multiplatinum albums and chart topping hits like: “Cool Change,” “The Night Owls,” Happy Anniversary,” “Reminiscing,” “Lonesome Loser,” “Take It Easy On Me,” “Help Is on Its Way,” “We Two,” “Man On Your Mind,” “The Other Guy,” and It’s A Long Way There.”

Live Music: Diana Krall
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
Date: February 11
8:00 PM
Summary: Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered two Grammy® Awards, ten Juno® Awards, and have also earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums.

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Sports

Saturday, January 24

Event: Regional Basketball: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Duke Blue Devils
Cameron Indoor Stadium, 115 Whitford Drive, Durham, NC
https://www.ticketmaster.com/duke-blue-devils-Men’s-basketball-tickets/artist/1265919
Time: Noon

Tuesday, January 27

Event: Regional Basketball: Syracuse vs. NC State
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/syracuse-vs-nc-state-1
Time: 7:00 PM

Thursday, January 29

Event: Regional Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Utah Mammoth
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets
Time: 7:00 PM

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Regional Events

Multiple Dates

Event: Side by Side by Sondheim
Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford, NC, 27330
https://templeshows.org/events/side-by-side-by-sondheim-2
Dates: January 22 – February 8

Friday, February 13

Event: Comedy: Katt Williams: The Golden Age Tour
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
Time: 8:00 PM

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Holly Springs

Friday, January 23

Live Music: Jim Spilios
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, January 24

Event: Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
Status: CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Live Music: Kevin VanSant, guitar & Paul Creel, bass
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Live Music: Richard Boston
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday, January 25

Live Music: School of Rock Adult Bands
Black Dog Bottle Shop, 140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
Time: 1:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Summary: Listen to adult bands from the School of Rock locations in Holly Springs, Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest rocking the house most of the day with high-energy performances, great covers, and serious talent.

Event: The Ultimate Soup Challenge
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC https://www.bombshellbeer.com
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Apex

Friday, January 23

Live Music: Becky Ann
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
Time: 7:00 PM

Live Music: Adam Decker
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Live Music: The Roguez
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Live Music: Skull Jams
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Live Music: It’s Those Guys!
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday, January 24

Event: Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex, 220 Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
Status: CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Live Music: Ian McMahan
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Live Music: Corey Stuart
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Live Music: RAAD OG
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 PM

Live Music: Mike Gangi
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM (WEATHER PERMITTING)

Live Music: Maskell Freeman Band
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Fuquay-Varina

Friday, January 23

Live Music: Forest Rising Duo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
Time: 7:00 PM

Live Music: 2Digh4
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Live Music: Mojofoot
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Live Music: MixTape Band
Aviator Brewing Company, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
Time: 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Saturday, January 24

Event: Girl Power Anthem Night
Mason Jar Lager Co, 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com
Time: 3:00 PM

Live Music: Andy Hodgson
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
Time: 7:00 PM

Live Music: Sums Divide
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
Time: 7:00 PM

Live Music: Tom Neuhauser
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Live Music: 80 Proof
Aviator Hangar Bar, 523 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
Time: 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM

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