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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, May 8, 2026
Marquee Event
Saturday, May 9
Marquee Event: Vertical Horizon
North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=hscc
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Live at the Springs is turning up the volume at the North Main Athletic Complex stadium with platinum-selling alternative-rock hits from Vertical Horizon.
Marquee Event: Holly Springs Farmers Market: 20th Birthday Celebration!
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – Noon
Summary: Happy Mother’s Day weekend and Happy Birthday to us! Join the market as it kicks off Season 20 and celebrates the beauty of motherhood.
Marquee Event: Mr. Worldwide Beer Crawl + Tap Takeover + After Party
Black Dog Bottle Shop, 140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com/
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Summary: Pitbull-inspired beer crawl and tap takeover featuring Incendiary Brewing and HopFly Brewing Co. with themed music, pours, and special releases.
Marquee Event: Cary Ballet Company: Peter Pan
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events/detail/cary-ballet-company-peter-pan
1:30 PM & 5:30 PM
Marquee Event: Durham Bulls vs. Round Rock Express
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham, NC
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D006443AC1C9F42?tfl=
6:45 PM
Marquee Event: Ritmo Latino Festival 2026
Downtown Cary, North Academy Street, Cary, NC
https://diamanteartsculturalcenter.org/ritmo-latino-festival/
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Summary: Family-friendly festival featuring Latin music, dance, food, and art in downtown Cary.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, May 22
Marquee Event: 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
Summary: Opening Day, presented by Kimi’s Carpets Plus, kicks off the Salamanders season with a first pitch celebration and summer baseball.
Monday, May 11 – Tuesday, May 12
Marquee Event: An Evening with David Byrne
Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
8:00 PM
Summary: David Byrne returns with a new live show in support of his latest album.
Multiple Dates
Friday, May 8 – Saturday, May 9
Event: Suite Surrender (Spring Play)
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Main St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexnc.org/1961/Suite-Surrender-Spring-Play
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel with assistants, luggage, and a legendary feud in tow.
Holly Springs
Friday, May 8
Live Music: On the Patio with Kenny Shore
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, May 9
Event: Complimentary Wine Tasting with Neal Thornton of Orsini Wines
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Live Music: Late Bloomers
Switch Craft, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.switchcraftcocktails.com/
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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 - Beach Party
Walley’s Tavern, 1110 Kentworth Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://walleystavernhollysprings.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: The Solutions
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: On the Patio with Steve Vee
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Laws of Power
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com/
8:00 PM
Apex
Saturday, May 9
Event: Apex Farmers Market
The Depot, Downtown Apex, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
Live Music: Maverick Rose
Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com/
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Stone Age Romeos
TapStation, 320 S Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.tapstationapex.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: The Band Next Door
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com/
8:00 PM
Live Music: MikeMickXer Duo
Oaklyn Springs Taproom - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music: Kyle Mullins
The Backyard Bar NC, 2901 US Highway 64, Apex, NC
https://www.thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 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
Live Music: Skull Jams
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://theexchangebarbershop.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Saturday, May 9
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
Event: Cinco De Mayhem
The Mason Jar Lager Co, 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com/
3:00 PM
Summary: Cinco de Mayo-themed celebration featuring food, drinks, and entertainment.
Live Music: 2DIGH4
The Brick Fuquay, 213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live Music: Joe’s Cousin
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, 2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com/
7:00 PM
Live Music: Graham’s Number
American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://alpost116nc.org/
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live Music: The Motel Keys
Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 10
Live Music: Pat Tyler
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM