Out and About This Weekend in South Wake (NC) County (1/8 through 1/11)

Catch Lee Hardin's comedy, the Sugg Farm Open House, an Art/Portraiture exhibition, Farmers Markets, and over 15 live music acts this weekend in Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina (NC)

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. 8, 2026

Marquee Events

Multiple Dates

Marquee Event: NC Chinese Lantern Festival (LAST CHANCE!)
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival
November 15 – January 11
Summary: A spectacular holiday event featuring thousands of handcrafted, illuminated lanterns, cultural performances, and interactive elements.

Marquee Event: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
December 28 – January 11

Marquee Event: Face to Face: A Group Portraiture Exhibition
The Halle Cultural Arts Center
237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://thehalle.org/2114/Face-to-Face-A-Group-Portraiture-Exhibit
January 9 – February 27
Summary: This exhibition features regional portrait artists exploring the human experience, beauty, and diversity through connection and identity.

Friday, January 9

Marquee Event: Comedian Lee Hardin
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/?show=290597
7:30 PM
Summary: Clean, family-friendly standup comedy from Nashville-based comedian Lee Hardin, who has appeared on NBC and DryBar Comedy.

Marquee Event: History That Doesn’t Suck
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
7:30 PM
Summary: Professor Greg Jackson presents a multimedia storytelling event based on his popular podcast to make history engaging and humorous.

Saturday, January 10

Marquee Event: Sugg Farm Community Garden & Nature Play Open House
Sugg Farm Park
2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/2586/Sugg-Farm-Community-Garden-and-Nature-Pl
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Summary: Visit the community garden and nature play area; all ages welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, January 11

Marquee Event: Elvis: In Person starring Matt Stone and the TEC Band
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
7:00 PM
Summary: A highly authentic recreation of Elvis Presley in his prime, internationally recognized by Graceland and the Elvis Presley Estate.

Thursday, January 15

Marquee Event: Rascal Flatts with Special Guests Chris Lane & Lauren Alaina Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events
7:00 PM

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Sports

Thursday, January 8

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

Saturday, January 10

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

Regional Basketball: SMU Mustangs 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
2:00 PM

Regional Basketball: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. UNC Tar Heels
Dean Smith Center
300 Skipper Bowles Dr, Chapel Hill, NC
https://www.ticketmaster.com/north-carolina-tar-heels-Men’s-basketball-tickets/artist/1277043
6:00 PM

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Regional

Multiple Dates

Event: Carmina Burana
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 E South St, Raleigh, NC
https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events
January 9 and 10
8:00 PM
Summary: Presented by the North Carolina Symphony with conductor JoAnn Falletta.

Event: Side by Side by Sondheim
Temple Theatre
120 Carthage St, Sanford, NC
https://templeshows.org/events/side-by-side-by-sondheim-2
January 22 – February 8
Summary: A musical revue celebrating the wit and genius of theatre legend Stephen Sondheim.

Wednesday, January 14

Live Music: Jason Isbell
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
8:00 PM
Summary: Performance by the six-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter.

Saturday, January 24

Event: Seth Meyers: Live
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events
7:00 PM
Summary: Evening with the Emmy Award-winning writer and host of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers”.

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Holly Springs

Thursday, January 8

Event: Music Bingo
Local Time Brewing
300 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.localtimebrewing.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday, January 9

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

Saturday, January 10

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

Live Music: DJ Kyle Karaoke
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://nichewinelounge.com
8:00 PM

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Apex

Friday, January 9

Live Music: James Gregory Duke
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex,
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM

Live Music: Jake + Johanna
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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

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

Saturday, January 10

Event: Apex Farmers Market
Downtown Apex
220 Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
9:00 AM – Noon

Live Music: Wyatt & Jim Duo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery – Apex,
209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.oaklynsprings.com
8:00 PM

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

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

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

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

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Fuquay-Varina

Thursday, January 8

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

Friday, January 9

Live Music: Raleigh Assassins
My Way Tavern Fuquay
2136 Gather Square Ct, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://mywaytavern.com/fuquay-varina
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday, January 10

Event: Elvis & Dolly Birthday Celebration with DJ Ones
Mason Jar Lager Co
341 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.masonjarlagerco.com
7:00 PM

Live Music: Robert Hunter
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
7:00 PM

Live Music: Neon Nights
The Brick,
213 Fayetteville St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092392280823
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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

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

Saturday, January 17

Event: Winter Chili Cook Off
Oaklyn Springs Brewery
2912 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://brewery.oaklynsprings.com
2:00 PM
Summary: Competition for the best chili in town with a $100 gift card prize.

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