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Events, meetings, and alerts will be listed Tuesday through the following Monday.
For more information and activities, view our calendar!
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Summer Youth Volleyball Registration
Registration continues for Cary residents through RecTrac. Leagues are open to players aged 10-18 (age as of April 30, 2024). Visit Summer Youth Volleyball for more.
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Summer PRCR Programs Preview
Summer Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources programs are now available for viewing on RecTrac, on the PRCR website, and in the printed guide. Printed guides can be found at Cary facilities, local grocery stores, and libraries. Registration begins on Wednesday, May 1, at 9 a.m. for Cary residents and Wednesday, May 15, at 9 a.m. for nonresidents.
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Wheels on Academy Car Show Registration
Registration is now open for Cary's Wheels on Academy Car Show, which will take place on May 18! Cars of yesteryear will come alive and rule the roads alongside some of today's modern hot rods and exotic cars. Register to show your vehicle at Wheels or learn more about the event on our website. Visiting Wheels is free and open to the public!
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Good Hope Farm Tour Registration Now Open
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of a historic teaching farm. Learn about organic farming practices, food security issues, and the farm-to-table movement. Please wear sturdy shoes as we will be walking in the fields. This class is open to the family and geared towards adults. Registration is required.
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Registration Now Open - Residential Solar
Solar energy is an important part of reducing carbon emissions and building a sustainable and resilient community. Join us on April 22 for a free online lunch-and-learn to discover if residential solar is the right choice for you! Learn more and sign up.
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Digital Downtown Cary Map Now Available
Cary has a variety of available street parking, public lots, and garages within a short walk of your downtown destination. Explore our new interactive parking map at carync.gov/downtown.
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Film: Butterfly in the Sky (Not Rated)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
For 26 seasons, PBS' "Reading Rainbow" met young viewers in their living rooms, whisking them away on far-off adventures into the boundless world of books. Inspiring and nostalgic, "Butterfly in the Sky" tells the tale of a revolutionary reading movement.
Tickets and information.
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Public Art Advisory Board
5 p.m.
Information is available on the calendar.
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Economic Development Committee
5:15 p.m.
Information is available on the calendar.
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Josh Cellars Jazz Series: Juan Álamo Quintet
Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 5:45 p.m.
Marimba soloist, composer, percussionist and educator.
"My music is God's given talent, and throughout it, I am able to express the most beautiful and sincere feelings of joy, love, sorrows, and freedom." - Juan Álamo.
Tickets and information.
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Film: Drugstore June (Not Rated)
The Cary Theater, 7 p.m.
After the pharmacy in her small town is robbed, June (Esther Povitsky), who still lives at home with her parents (Beverly D'Angelo and James Remar), takes matters into her own hands to solve the crime, while at the same time trying to get over her ex-boyfriend (Haley Joel Osment) and become more of an adult.
Tickets and information.
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Live at Lunch: Garland Mason
Downtown Cary Park, Academy Plaza, 11:30 a.m.
Spend lunch at Downtown Cary Park enjoying live musical performances as the melodious backdrop for the break in your day. Learn more.
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Greenway Committee
6 p.m.
Information is available on the calendar.
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Film: Chicago & Friends in Concert (Not Rated)
The Cary Theater, 7 p.m.
Experience the electrifying performance of the 10-time Grammy-winning Rock band Chicago at Ovation Hall. Joining them on stage are an impressive lineup of special guests, including Grammy-Nominee R&B vocalist Robin Thicke, Rock superstar Chris Daughtry, renowned guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, the harmonious acappella quintet VoicePlay, pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph, Grammy-winning songstress Judith Hill, and the acclaimed blues guitarist and vocalist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram.
Tickets and Information.
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Film: Problemista (R)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.
Tickets and information.
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Cary Night Market
Downtown Cary Park, Park Street Courts, 5 p.m.
Discover a vibrant showcase of locally crafted treasures while immersing yourself in an evening of music and entertainment at the Cary Night Market, organized by The Night Market Co. Join Triangle area artisans for a monthly gathering where an eclectic array of goods meets delectable food and drinks! Learn more.
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Cary Players Community Theater Presents: Brigadoon
Cary Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
New Yorker Tommy Albright unexpectedly arrives at the mysterious Scottish Highland village of Brigadoon, which only appears for one day every 100 years. When Tommy meets and falls in love with Fiona, a beautiful villager in this magical hamlet, he must decide whether to return to his old life or stay in Brigadoon - forever.
Tickets and information.
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Comedy with Robert Mac and Bryan Morton
The Cary Theater, 8 p.m.
Robert Mac is the thinking man's non-thinking man. His act has been described as clean, cerebral, silly, and a little self-deprecating. Bryan Morton is a stand-up comedian from Bristol, Tennessee, quickly becoming a must-see comedian on the rise.
Tickets and information.
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Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Cary Park, 8 a.m.
Join the Cary Farmers Market at its new permanent location on Park Street next to Downtown Cary Park! Each Saturday, you will find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally-made and locally-grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce, handmade local food, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. Children can also get their very own Farmers Market Passport and participate in the Eat-A-Rainbow program, which encourages children to eat healthy, nutritious foods. Learn more about their new location, nutrition programs, and other information on our website , or visit the market's Facebook and Instagram pages for weekly information.
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Children's Day Festival
Downtown Cary Park, Frantz Square, and Lawn, 11 a.m.
This celebration focuses on the importance of the next generation, our children, with the intent of helping them develop an appreciation for the colorful mosaic of cultures in our area. The event will be for families and include stage performances by children, entertainment, and hands-on crafts activities. Learn more.
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Film: Hearts Beat Loud (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad, and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. Celebrate Record Store Day with an exclusive limited edition t-shirt!
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Film: Empire Records (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, 5 p.m.
The employees of Empire Records, an independent music store on the verge of being sold to a large conglomerate, band together to stage a fund-raising party to raise enough money to buy the business. Celebrate Record Store Day with an exclusive limited-edition t-shirt!
Tickets and Information.
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NCFC vs. New Mexico United
WakeMed Soccer Park, 7 p.m.
Visit WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, April 20, for the second match in this NCFC home stretch against New Mexico United! Tonight's match is also Inked Night. FanFest will feature airbrush and temporary tattoo artists, along with NCFC coloring books and temporary tattoos for everyone. Come out and let your inner artist shine while cheering on NCFC.
For tickets and more information, please visit NCFC.
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Film: High Fidelity (R)
The Cary Theater, 8 p.m.
Rob Gordon (John Cusack) owns a failing record store in Chicago, where he sells music the old-fashioned way - on vinyl. Although they have a comprehensive knowledge of pop music and are consumed by the music scene, it's of no help to Rob, whose needle skips the love groove when his long-time girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle), walks out on him. Celebrate Record Store Day with an exclusive limited edition t-shirt!
Tickets and Information.
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Film: Inventing Tomorrow (Not Rated)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m.
The world's largest high school science competition takes place in Los Angeles. Each year, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair invites some 1,800 finalists who come together to compete and connect with their peers from around the globe. Q&A follows. This film is free; however, tickets are required.
Tickets and Information.
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Film: Wild Life (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, 5 p.m.
From Oscar-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, 'Wild Life' follows conservationist Kris Tompkins on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she dedicated her life to protecting. This film is free; however, tickets are required.
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