This weekend in Cary, NC

Celebrate local agriculture at the South Durham Farmers' Market at Hub RTP, a weekly gathering focused on connecting the community with fresh, locally grown food. The market supports sustainable farming that preserves farmland and cares for the local environment. Shoppers can meet the farmers who grow the fruits and vegetables they buy and explore one-of-a-kind items from local artisans. Whether searching for peak season ingredients or aiming to support local businesses and sustainable practices, there is something for every taste. Weekly vendor lineups and special happenings are shared on the market’s website calendar.

Fit + Flow at Fenton expands a growing fitness and wellness festival that began in Apex in 2023, bringing its community spirit to Cary. Created to welcome every body, the experience blends movement, yoga, art, and creativity to make Fenton a true wellness destination. The setting offers fun, play, food, and opportunities to move and stretch in one vibrant space. Organizers are aiming to host the largest fitness and wellness festival in North Carolina, and this edition is the eighth in the series. Participants can sweat, vibe, and stretch while connecting with a supportive community. Updates are shared by @peakfitevents.

Simple Gifts Community Garden hosts a community work day that supports its 2026 growing season, which began in March. Beds are planted with cool season favorites like potatoes, onions, kale, carrots, cabbage, and broccoli, and the raspberry and strawberry patches are expected to begin flowering and fruiting. Most of the harvest is shared with local food banks to support neighbors. Families can become members for $20 per year and may take home produce on days they help in the garden. Opportunities are available for anyone who needs to complete service hours.

Ever stare at a standout print and feel unsure how to choose the colors that go with it, or finish a quilt top and realize the palette falls flat? This interactive workshop with Jenn G.B. is designed to replace guesswork with confidence. Through hands-on exercises and guidance using the Zollie Palette Scout card deck, participants learn to analyze fabric, understand why certain hues work well together, and build cohesive palettes for quilting. Expect practical techniques, clear strategies for reading fabric, and time to experiment so your color choices feel intentional and harmonious.

Presented by The MAKRS Society, this monthly market and concert series brings live performances from new bands, at least 30 local vendors, and food trucks to Sweetwater Town Center. Browse unique goods, enjoy the music, and pick up drinks and bites while spending time with friends and family.

A monthly pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works spotlighting local artisans and their work.

Brunch and live music at Boxyard RTP set the tone for SATURDAZE, a blend of eclectic and electric vibes alongside food and drinks from onsite vendors. The featured act is Danger Hall, an adventurous four-piece working at the frontier of songcraft with a vein of mystical body jazz. Performances take place beneath the covered Pavilion on the BeatBox stage and proceed rain or shine, but may be canceled during severe conditions such as flooding, ice, or lightning. Any updates about schedule changes or cancellations will be shared on Instagram. Find the band on Instagram at @dangerhall_band. By attending, guests consent to photo, video, and audio recording and authorize Boxyard RTP to use those materials in any medium. For questions, email hello@boxyardrtp.com. Artists interested in performing can reach music@boxyardrtp.com.

Spend time indoors with puppies and dogs who are hoping for forever homes. Enjoy a beverage while lending support to a local taproom and the dog rescue Pawfect Match.

This intermediate workshop builds accuracy with curved piecing by working through quarter-circle blocks. Participants use cardstock templates and practice three machine piecing methods for 8.5 inch blocks, weighing the advantages and challenges of each to strengthen technique and precision.

Now in its fourth year, the Volleynati Charity Tournament returns to Jaycee Park in Raleigh with a focus on volleyball, community, competition, and giving back. The tournament features 20 teams competing in a 5v5 format, and teams receive jerseys. The event also includes a live DJ, giveaways, and photo and video coverage on Instagram. Team registration is open on the event website.

Durham Parks and Recreation presents a free and family friendly Summer Concerts in the Park performance at Rock Quarry Park with live music and food trucks. This stop in the series features Ally J, blending country, soul, R&B, Motown, and funk. Attendees can bring a blanket or chair and relax on the grass with family and friends. The event is rain or shine, and alcohol and smoking are not permitted.

At Southern Peak Brewery, Maverick Rose Music performs acoustic arrangements that span six decades of popular music, mixing high energy pop, rock, and hip hop. The set features familiar hits recast in an unplugged style.

Abbey Road Tavern and Grill hosts 5TA, a tribute act celebrating the music of Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and other grunge and post grunge staples from the 90s and 2000s. The show highlights powerful, dynamic vocals, melodic guitar work, and a hard hitting rhythm section on bass and drums.

RadioStar brings a high energy party to Zinchouse Winery & Brewery with dance ready, sing along favorites spanning the 80s MTV era through the 2000s. The set draws from artists such as Pat Benetar, Alanis Morrisette, Jon Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Journey, AC/DC, Guns and Roses, The Outfield, Walk the Moon, Jimmy Eat World, Backstreet Boys, Radiohead, Britney Spears, Paramore, Blink-182, Killers, Nirvana, Fall Out Boy and more, and popular seating is often claimed quickly.

Cosmic Charlie brings a high-energy celebration of the Grateful Dead back to the Lincoln Theatre for the annual “Days Between” tribute to Jerry Garcia. Formed in Athens, Georgia in 1999, the band is known for reimagining the Dead’s catalog with its own voice, using the group’s spirit as a jumping-off point rather than a script. Performances are shaped in the moment, often without a setlist and with space for audience requests, inviting the kind of spontaneous peaks fans cherish. Grateful Dead Hour host David Gans has praised their approach for keeping the conversation alive in a way that feels authentic and fresh.

Catch a country-leaning night of music featuring Stephen Wilson Jr. along with The Lone Bellow at Red Hat Amphitheater. The show starts in the evening.

Southern Peak Brewery Taproom & Pizzeria hosts a live set from Kerry Long, a Durham, North Carolina based artist who writes, sings, and produces his own music. His repertoire ranges from country to pop, carried by gentle vocals that draw listeners in and a distinctive blend of country and R&B. His sound continues to evolve as his experience in the music industry grows.

Bronco is performing at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh. The show is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM, and tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Catch stand-up comedian Rene Vaca for an evening of laughs at Raleigh Improv. Seating is general admission and operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with exceptions for groups and premium booths. The venue has a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom, and all sales are final. The show has a 21+ age limit, and cell phone use, photography, and video recording are not permitted during performances.

Reiki First Degree offers an introductory training and sacred initiation into universal life force energy. Through attunement, participants open energetic pathways, strengthen intuitive connection, and align more closely with their own inner wisdom. The class covers core Reiki principles, guided hand positions, and practices that support self-healing, grounding, and energetic balance. The experience cultivates presence and compassion, supporting personal healing while building the capacity to hold caring space for others. A $50 deposit is requested, and full tuition is $165. The location is subject to change.

A community hiking group gathers for relaxed treks in Umstead, with outings adjusted to the season, weather, and the availability of a hike leader. Meeting points and routes change and are shared through a WhatsApp group. Most walks cover roughly four miles and typically finish in under two hours, and those who prefer a gentler pace are welcome to turn back early. To participate or suggest a hike, send a WhatsApp message to John Zeiger at 919-522-4212 or to Susan Nicholas. For coordination questions, contact John Zeiger at johnz@outdoorz.net.

Join us every Sunday morning for Yoga and Beer, a relaxing yoga session followed by time to stay and grab a drink. Walk-ins are welcome, so you can drop by without registering.

Presented by The MAKRS Society, this monthly market and concert series brings new bands to Midtown Park at North Hills alongside more than 50 local vendors. Stroll through a wide variety of unique goods, enjoy bites from food trucks, and relax with beer or wine while the music plays. It offers a lively blend of shopping and live performances that is well suited for a casual outing with friends and family.

The third annual summer market returns to Atlantic Gardening with a theme celebrating plants and the pollinators that support them. Browse work from more than twenty local makers and artists centered on pollinator inspiration. Food and beverages will be available at the Atlantic Garden Bar, and there will be plenty of plants, flowers, and gardening supplies to explore. Expect local honey, jams, baked goods, and other sweets, plus charcuterie and frozen treats such as shaved ice and ice pops. Look What Grows will lead educational workshops focused on pollinators and preservation. Food trucks and activities for kids are planned, with details to be announced. Admission is free and open to all ages.

Led by resident Pokémon Professor Kristine Freeman, this relaxed league focuses on community play and trading. She serves as the TCG judge and tournament organizer and is available to teach newcomers the basics of the trading card game, including resources to practice at home. Participants can enjoy the trading card game, the video game, and Pokémon Go, with the strongest support devoted to the TCG. House rules emphasize fun and flexibility. Legacy format is welcome, so cards from any set may be used, and proxies, World Championship cards, and foreign-language cards are allowed when both players understand the effects. For kids or anyone less interested in playing, there are coloring and activity pages with stickers as rewards. On tournament days, league sessions are held at East Coast Gaming.

At Wine & Design in Apex, pet lovers can create a custom portrait while helping Triangle Beagle Rescue. This paint-your-pet session is designed for all experience levels, and participants may choose any type of pet to feature. Guests may bring their own beverages and snacks. Capacity is limited, so advance registration is recommended. Canvas choices include 8x10 for $55, 12x16 for $65, and 16x20 for $75.

Jump into the Marvel Multiverse with this tabletop RPG experience where you play as characters from the Spider-Man family and try to escape The Collector. A narrator will guide you through a Timestream adventure with an alternate hero setup from the Spider-Verse. You’ll get a condensed ruleset, pre-generated characters to choose from, plus the dice and tokens you need, and your ticket includes a 30-minute intro followed by a one-shot adventure. Doors open at 1:30 PM and the event runs for about 4 hours. Ages 18+.

Catch stand-up comedian Rene Vaca live at Raleigh Improv. The show is for ages 21 and up, with general admission seating served on a first-come, first-served basis (with exceptions for groups and premium booths). Doors open at 4:30 PM EDT, and performance rules include no cell phone use, photography, or video recording during the show.

A night of live music features The Wallflowers headlining, joined by Aaron Lee Tasjan. Tickets are offered through a presale and a Live Nation presale, followed by a general public on-sale.