Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (8/14 through 8/16)
A Lewis & Clark talk at Bass Lake, Riffs & Rescues in Fuquay-Varina, a free Emma Rae concert in Apex, and live music wall-to-wall make this a weekend worth getting out for.
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Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Marquee Events
- Upcoming
- Sports
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
Holly Springs, NC, August 14, 2026
Marquee Events
Friday, August 14
PJ Morton – The Saturday Night | Sunday Morning Tour
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
Six-time GRAMMY winner PJ Morton brings his Saturday Night | Sunday Morning Tour to Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center.
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
Retracing the Lewis & Clark Expedition with Dr. Roland Kays
Bass Lake Park Conference Room, 900 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC
National Geographic Explorer Dr. Roland Kays presents a first-hand account of his wildlife re-survey along the Lewis & Clark route, hosted by South Wake Conservationists; registration required.
7:30–9:00 PM
Saturday, August 15
Riffs & Rescues
Mason Jar Lager Co., 341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
A full-day, all-ages music festival at Mason Jar Lager Co. featuring live local bands, karaoke and DJ, bingo, a scavenger hunt, and adoptable pets, held as a fundraiser for Lending Paws a Hand, Inc.
1:00–10:00 PM
Emma Rae Concert – Rhythm & Reels
Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC
Free outdoor concert at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre featuring Emma Rae as part of the Rhythm & Reels summer series.
7:00–9:00 PM
Sunday, August 16
Art of Cool Presents The Frequency Series – Jonathan Butler & Najee with Aaron McCoy
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC
Art of Cool presents The Frequency Series featuring smooth jazz artists Jonathan Butler and Najee, with Aaron McCoy, at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.
6:30 PM (Doors 5:00 PM)
Upcoming Dates
August 20
Tarot Card Readings and Bubbles with Abby
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
5:00–7:30 PM
August 31 – September 6
Veolia Pickleball National Championships
Cary Tennis Center, 2727 Louis Stephens Dr, Cary, NC
Various times
Sports
Sunday, August 16
NC Courage vs. Houston Dash (Women’s Soccer) Sports
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
7:00 PM
Holly Springs
Friday, August 14
Thousand Ways
Niche Wine Lounge, 109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 PM
Saturday, August 15
Holly Springs Farmers Market
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Richard Boston
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Tone Merchants and Switch Craft
Switch Craft Beer & Cocktails, 161 Oakview Commons Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–9:00 PM
Frank Longino (piano) & Angela Bingham (voice)
Pimiento Tea Room, 200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
6:00 PM
Sayer McShane
Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Sunday, August 16
Pop-Up Shopping: Fuqu’n Vinyl
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
1:00–4:00 PM
Corks and Chords: Open Guitar Playing
Wine 100, 100 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
2:00–4:00 PM
Apex
Friday, August 14
BeckyAnn Music
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
It’s Those Guys
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Mysti Mayhem
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Apex, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
The Amateurs — Reggae Night
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Saturday, August 15
Apex Farmers Market
Apex Farmers Market, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
SuperFun Saturday (Family-Friendly)
The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Savanna Bassett
Bottle Theory, 3675 Green Level W Rd, Suite 101, Apex, NC
7:00 PM
CRUSH
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 W, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Replay
Peak of the Vine, 301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
45 RPM
The Exchange Barbershop & Lounge, 225 N Salem St, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
The Cheeze Factor
Shakey Ray’s Tavern, 5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
8:00–11:00 PM
Fuquay-Varina
Friday, August 14
Jim Morgan
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00–10:00 PM
Stolen Goods
Aviator Taphouse, 600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Chris Hooper Duo
Aviator Ready Room, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
7:00 PM
Southgate 40
Aviator Hangar Bar, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 PM
King Pappy
Aviator Pizzeria, 601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 PM
Saturday, August 15
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market
Fuquay-Varina Growers Market, 121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
8:00 AM–Noon
Jam Biscuit
Aviator Amphitheater, 688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
4:00 PM
Sunday, August 16
Richard Boston
Oaklyn Springs Brewery - Varina, 505 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
3:00–6:00 PM