Weekend Events: Cary Art Loop, Applause Youth Theatre and More

Cary, NC – There are several big events in Cary this weekend, including Applause! Cary Youth Theatre celebrating its 20th season, Final Friday Art Loop with exhibits all over town, a dance performance at the Cary Theater and much more. 

To find a full list of Cary events, go to the CaryCitizen calendar.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

The Cary Theater is playing classic feel-good movies this weekend, with “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” at 2 PM, “Sixteen Candles” at 7 PM and “Uncle Buck” at 9 PM.

Chatham Street Wine Market is holding its weekly wine tasting this Thursday in Downtown Cary, starting at 5 PM.

St. Francis United Methodist Church has its monthly discussion of the book “The New Jim Crow.” It is open to everyone and it starts at 7 PM.

To find more Thursday events, go to our calendar.

Friday, February 22, 2019

This Friday is Final Friday Art Loop with artist receptions all across Cary. You can see locally created artwork and meet with the artists who made them and enjoy refreshments. All receptions start at 6 PM.

The Cary Theater plays the locally-produced documentary “Beyond the Mat – The Story of the Nighthawks” with a performance by the Nighthawks following the film. It all starts at 7 PM.

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre is celebrating its 20th season with a performance of Charlotte’s Web. It runs from Friday to Sunday at the Cary Arts Center, starting at 7:30 PM on Friday.

You can find more Friday events on the CaryCitizen calendar.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Take a free guided walk down Swift Creek Greenway Walk this Saturday morning, starting at 9 AM at Ritter Park Picnic Shelter.

The Laasya School of Dance and Music hold a dance performance at the Cary Theater this Saturday. These are the adult students of the school, performing in the bharatanatyam tradition. It starts at 2 PM.

Comedian Felipe Esparza is performing at the Raleigh Improv in Parkside Town Commons all this weekend. On Saturday, he is performing at 7 and 9:30 PM.

There are more Saturday events on our calendar.

Around the Triangle

North Carolina State University hosts a performance of the classic musical “Cabaret” all this weekend, taking place at Stewart Theatre on campus. All shows start at 7:30 PM.

PNC Arena hosts Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo this Saturday, with rodeo riding, trick riding and a monkey riding a dog. The show starts at 7:30 PM.

The Durham Performance Arts Center is playing the musical “Rock of Ages” this weekend, celebrating its 10th year running. The shows start at 8 PM.

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Events from the CaryCitizen calendar. Photos by Hal Goodtree, Applause! Cary Youth Theatre and Jessica Patrick.