Events This Month in Cary

Spend lunch at Downtown Cary Park enjoying live musical performances during the break in your day.  Live music will be performed by Ed Kincade on Academy Plaza. Ed is a jazz musician who has performed with numerous bands across the Triangle. He currently holds a weekly residency at the Aloft Hotel in Raleigh\, where he performs every Thursday night. \nGrab lunch from home\,  Market 317\, or from any of Cary’s great downtown dining options.  For more visit: Downtown Cary Park

Get ready to sing\, dance\, and BINGO your way to victory at Music Bingo in the Park! \nJoin us for a night of high-energy fun\, where your favorite tunes become the soundtrack to an epic bingo game! Whether you’re a music buff or just love a good time\, we’ve got the perfect mix of hits\, laughter\, and prizes waiting for you. Grab your friends\, bring your game face\, and get ready to mark off those bingo cards to some serious jams. \nDon’t miss out – this is one musical event you won’t want to miss! For more visit: Downtown Cary Park

When Lord Licorice stole the sun\, he plunged Candyland into shimmering starlight! Now\, families are gathering for a magical evening under glowing skies\, sweet treats\, and sparkling music. Dress your best and dance through a galaxy of gumdrops as we prove that joy shines brightest—even in the dark! Price includes up to four family members. Register here.

The Big Blues Show is an incredible night of entertainment styled on the rhythm and blues shows of yesteryear. Presented by the Music Maker Foundation which has been supporting underappreciated yet startlingly original Southern music and folk artists since 1994. Jimbo Mathus (co-founder of the Squirrel Nut Zippers) will act as bandleader and MC for the evening\, and his Mississippi-based house band Creatures of the Southern Wild will provide a solid rhythm section for the night’s featured performers: The Crimestoppers\, a super group trio of eastern Carolina’s best vocal talent and Houston blues sensation Leonard “Lowdown” Brown. It is an evening jam-packed with soul and staged with acclaimed American roots-based artists.\n\nFeaturing Jimbo Mathus & The Creatures of the Southern Wild\, Leonard Lowdown Brown\, and The Crimestoppers.\nTickets and description

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St.\, next to Downtown Cary Park. \n\nFind a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally made and locally grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce\, humanely-raised meat\, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. \nChildren 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 the new location\, nutrition programs\, and other information on their website or their Facebook and Instagram pages for regularly updated weekly information. \n\n 

Triangle Wind Ensemble presents Maslanka Symphony No. 4 Celebrating Triangle Wine Ensemble’s 25th Anniversary \nFor tickets and more information https://www.trianglewind.org/maslanka-symphony-no-4-apr-26-2026.html

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz\, swing\, and standards\, celebrating Ella Fitzgerald\, Billie Holiday & Sarah Vaughan\, featuring vocalist Maria Howell and pianist/vocalist Noel Freidline. \nThis show is presented by Christian Tamburr/Icons of Jazz Concert Series. Light refreshments are served at intermission. This is the Friends of the Page-Walker annual Carol J. Wright Memorial Concert. Tickets are $25.00 and available at The Cary Theater box office and on ETIX. For more information\, visit Performances at the Page.

Triangle Wind Ensemble presents Maslanka Symphony No. 4 Celebrating Triangle Wine Ensemble’s 25th Anniversary \nFor tickets and more information https://www.trianglewind.org/maslanka-symphony-no-4-apr-26-2026.html

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz\, swing\, and standards\, celebrating Ella Fitzgerald\, Billie Holiday & Sarah Vaughan\, featuring vocalist Maria Howell and pianist/vocalist Noel Freidline. \nThis show is presented by Christian Tamburr/Icons of Jazz Concert Series. Light refreshments are served at intermission. This is the Friends of the Page-Walker annual Carol J. Wright Memorial Concert. Tickets are $25.00 and available at The Cary Theater box office and on ETIX. For more information\, visit Performances at the Page.

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons in the Park! Dive into a great adventure with a pre-made storyline\, original to the Park\, where you’ll choose your characters\, solve puzzles\, and battle monsters. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game\, this event promises a good time for all! All materials are provided. For more visit: Downtown Cary Park.

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons in the Park! Dive into a great adventure with a pre-made storyline\, original to the Park\, where you’ll choose your characters\, solve puzzles\, and battle monsters. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game\, this event promises a good time for all! All materials are provided. For more visit: Downtown Cary Park.

\n\nJoin the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St.\, next to Downtown Cary Park. \nFind a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally made and locally grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce\, humanely-raised meat\, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. \nChildren 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 the new location\, nutrition programs\, and other information on their website or their Facebook and Instagram pages for regularly updated weekly information. \n\n

Get ready to sing\, dance\, and BINGO your way to victory at Music Bingo in Downtown Cary Park! \nJoin us for a night of high-energy fun\, where your favorite tunes become the soundtrack to an epic bingo game! Whether you’re a music buff or just love a good time\, we’ve got the perfect mix of hits\, laughter\, and prizes waiting for you. Grab your friends\, bring your game face\, and get ready to mark off those bingo cards to some serious jams. \nDon’t miss out – this is one musical event you won’t want to miss! See you at the park for a night of music\, fun\, and (of course) BINGO!

A culinary inspired poetry reading with 15 poets and featuring Kashiana Singh and Sherry Thrasher. \nThis is a free event open to the public.

Live at The Bark Bar features pop-up live music at one of your favorite hangout spots in the Park! Grab a drink\, relax with friends\, and enjoy great tunes in a laid-back\, dog-friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re sipping on a cold beer or just soaking in the vibes\, this is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy live local music. \nLooking for the perfect soundtrack for a laid-back night out? Join Taylor Schiess for a smooth\, modern live set blending acoustic-driven pop\, R&B grooves\, and feel-good covers you’ll know and love. With a relaxed\, atmospheric style and a mix of current favorites and timeless hits\, the music sets the perfect tone for grabbing a drink\, catching up with friends\, or just enjoying the evening. Come unwind\, hang out\, and enjoy the vibe. \nUpcoming Lineup\n\nJune 27 – Garland Mason\nJuly 8 – Thomas Neuhasuer

Meet the artists of the Capital City Camera Club and artist Robyn Scott. Light refreshments served.

One Tribe Rhythms & Friends will perform every Final Friday from 7 – 8:30 p.m.\, March – October at the Old Library Site next to the Ivey-Ellington House. \nAs a part of the Cary Art Loop\, join One Tribe for a free\, family- friendly\, drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleeena & Friends! Leading up to fire performances starting at 8 p.m.\, the drum circle will involve singing and “low impact” West African dances. All are welcome\, no experience needed\, and participants can bring their own instrument or borrow one! Come celebrate our community! \nCary Art Loop’s signature event is the Final Fridays Art Crawl held on the last Friday of each month from 6 – 9 p.m. Final Friday events are hosted by businesses and galleries on a monthly basis. Large crowds of art appreciators enjoy original art in our local art galleries\, live music and many other exciting must see & do activities.

Ramya S. Kapadia is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and educator specializing in Bharatanatyam dance and Carnatic music. She has performed and taught across the United States and abroad\, presenting solo and ensemble works that celebrate the beauty and storytelling power of these South Indian classical traditions. Through her Natyarpana School of Dance & Music\, she shares these art forms with diverse communities\, fostering cultural appreciation and accessibility for all ages. \nAs a Teaching Artist with the Durham and United Arts Councils\, Arts Access\, and the Tennessee Arts Commission\, Ramya integrates the principles of Bharatanatyam with STEAM education\, emphasizing inclusion for children with special needs. Her work as a choreographer and educator has been recognized with honors such as the Ella Pratt Emerging Artist Award\, the NC Dance Alliance Choreography Fellowship\, and an Artist Support Grant from the NC Arts Council. She has also been commissioned by organizations including the American Dance Festival\, Durham Independent Dance Artists\, and Roopa Cultural Arts to create new works that reflect the evolving global nature of Bharatanatyam. \nFor the Discover Dance series\, Ramya and her ensemble will guide participants through movement\, rhythm\, and storytelling inspired by Bharatanatyam. Their session will introduce families to the expressive gestures and cultural roots of this ancient form while celebrating connection\, creativity\, and community through dance. \nAs always\, this event is an additional hub for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic creations\, crafts\, and imaginative activities. Come to the Park for this family-friendly celebration\, where retailers and food trucks add to the festive atmosphere of local arts and delicious cuisine.

\n\nJoin the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St.\, next to Downtown Cary Park. \nFind a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally made and locally grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce\, humanely-raised meat\, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. \nChildren 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 the new location\, nutrition programs\, and other information on their website or their Facebook and Instagram pages for regularly updated weekly information. \n\n

Elevate your evenings with the vibrant rhythm of CaryLive! Join us at Downtown Cary Park for a captivating concert series\, where the stage is set for memorable musical moments. Free and open to the public\, this enchanting experience welcomes all to come together\, enjoy the rhythms\, and bask in the beauty of community and music under the stars. \nFancy Gap–singer/songwriter Stuart McLamb (The Love Language) and songwriter/producer Charles Crossingham–today shared their stirring new single “Gold Coast.” Capturing both the closeness of love and the ache that distance brings\, the emotionally resonant track was originally envisioned as a driving rock song\, yet took a new direction when McLamb recorded a one-take performance—just guitar and voice\, captured live on a single microphone. “It was just supposed to be a test to see if the song would work stripped down\,” he recalls. “But when Charles heard it\, he said\, ‘There’s something magic here. Don’t lose this feeling.’” The duo built a lush but understated soundscape around the unfiltered performance to create a recording–mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Craig Alvin (Kacey Musgraves\, Real Estate) at Nobel Steed Studios in Muscle Shoals\, AL–that feels like a memory unfolding in real time. “The song is about what happens when you keep chasing a new horizon but can’t shake what you left behind\,” says Crossingham. “You can hear that tension in the way it breathes—it never tries to be perfect; it just feels honest.” \n“Gold Coast” is out now alongside a video crafted by acclaimed editor Jessica Ledoux (Netflix’s All the Light We Cannot See\, HBO’s Vinyl)\, who wove together years of McLamb and Crossingham’s own camera footage into a deeply personal visual collage. “This video isn’t about us as a band; it’s about everything that makes life worth writing songs about\,” says McLamb. Crossingham adds\, “The song and video feel like your life flashing before your eyes. It’s powerful to see all those years of footage woven together into one big memory. I’ve known Jessica since I was 15\, so collaborating on this with her felt full-circle. Stu had a great vision for what this could be\, and it all just clicked.” \nFancy Gap’s self-titled debut album was released last year to praise and support from FLOOD Magazine\, Indy Week\, Big Takeover\, Twangville\, and Analogue\, among others\, as well as performed on PBS North Carolina’s Shaped By Sound. The album\, also mixed by Alvin\, featured additional contributions from Sharon Van Etten\, Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara (vocals on “Filthy Habits”)\, Will McFarlane (Bonnie Raitt\, The Mountain Goats\, Etta James)\, Rami Jaffee (The Foo Fighters\, The Wallflowers)\, and Jon Graboff (Willie Nelson\, Noel Gallagher\, M. Ward\, Norah Jones). The band has also performed with artists including Old Crow Medicine Show\, The Nude Party\, American Aquarium\, Futurebirds\, Susto\, and more. \nStay tuned for more additions to our 2026 lineup\, you won’t want to miss a beat of CaryLive! \nBe sure to bring a chair or blanket for a comfortable viewing experience.