Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (2/20 through 2/22)
Catch the Johnny Cash Experience in Fuquay, explore the Olympic-themed Market and Scavenger Hunt in Holly Springs, or see Little Women and Monster Jam (Feb 20-22)!
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
-Sports
- Regional
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, Feb. 20, 2026
Marquee Events
Friday, February 20 – Sunday, February 22
Event: Southern Wake Players Present: Little Women
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=hscc
Various Times
Summary: A musical based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel focusing on the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—while their father is away serving in the Civil War.
Event: The Broadway Musical: Hell’s Kitchen
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
Various times
Summary: A hit musical from 17-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys, inspired by her life, music, and community.
Saturday, February 21
Live Music: Folsom Prison Live: The Johnny Cash Experience
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9468
7:30 PM
Summary: A powerful and immersive tribute bringing Johnny Cash’s legendary 1968 Folsom State Prison performance to life.
Event: Downtown Scavenger Hunt (Last Day!)
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/2914/Downtown-Scavenger-Hunt
Summary: Explore downtown to find clues and solve the secret phrase for Holly Springs’ Brand Launch. The first 50 explorers to reach the Cultural Center get a free logo mug and hot beverage.
Multiple Dates & Upcoming
Event: Monster Jam
Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
February 21 – 22, Various Times
Summary: An action-packed motorsports event featuring world-class driver athletes and recognizable trucks competing in tests of speed and skill.
Event: Seth Meyers: Live
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
February 27, 7:00 PM
Summary: Emmy Award-winning writer and host of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” performs live.
Regional
Saturday, February 21
Event: Cary Players Presents Fortune or Fate
Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC
https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/24579/1636
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Summary: A buffet of plays about fantasies, friendships, and food.
Multiple Dates
Event: Carmen Suite (presented by Carolina Ballet)
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
February 21 – 22, Various Times
Summary: A world premiere reimagining of Carmen set to Bizet’s score, presented alongside Book of Esther.
Event: Parton Me! Celebrating Dolly with Katie Deal
Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford, NC
https://templeshows.org/events/2026-02-19-parton-me-celebrating-dolly-with-katie-deal
February 20 – March 8
Summary: A musical adventure through Dolly Parton’s career, featuring humorous stories and the Real Deal band.
Holly Springs
Saturday, February 21
Event: Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
9:00 AM – Noon
Summary: Olympic-themed kids’ activities at the info booth and a “recipe of the week” to celebrate the athletes.
Event: Complimentary Wine Tasting with Cassidy Layne
Wine 100, 100 Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Summary: Featuring Main Vine Wines.
Event: A Beer, (Girl Scout) Cookie, Adopt A Dog Event
Black Dog Bottle Shop, 140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.blackdogbottleshop.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Event: CBC Holly Springs Baller Bourbon Flight
Carolina Brewing Company, 140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.carolinabrew.com
Summary: A special flight sharing some of CBC’s most unique bourbons.
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: Blackbird Barn and Strange Invitation
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
Sunday, February 22
Event: Loopsy Daisy permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
Wine 100, 100 Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Event: Complimentary Facial Analysis and Hand Massages
Wine 100, 100 Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Summary: Provided by LaFleur Aesthetics.
Apex
Friday, February 20
Live Music: James Gregory Duke
Oaklyn Springs Taproom – Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: For The People
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: High-impact rock hits and a party atmosphere perfect for a Friday night out.
Live Music: Jane & Tonic
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Todd & Kathy Duo
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, February 21
Event: Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex, 220 Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
9:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Codey Pollard
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Thousand Ways Full Band
Oaklyn Springs Taproom – Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Chris Overstreet
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Summary: Crowd-pleasing pop and rock hits featuring strong guitar work.
Live Music: Jam Biscuit Band
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lane Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Capital Minds
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: That 60’s Group
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, February 20
Live Music: Sound by Walls Open Jam Night
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: Sayer McShane
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
6:30 PM
Live Music: Chris Hooper Duo
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: George Berkley
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop, 601 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Saturday, February 21
Live Music: Paige King Johnson
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Tom Neuhauser
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM
Live Music: Michael Blakley
Aviator Pizzeria & Beer Shop, 601 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM