Your weekend round-up of family-friendly activities in and around Cary, NC. Find out about Town of Cary events, happenings at Downtown Cary Park, and shows and experiences at area venues.
Town of Cary Events
Feb 16 6:00 PM Mike Weitzman: Capturing Nature – Meet the Artist Reception
Mr. Weitzman’s photography will be displayed from Feb. 14 to May 12. Known for his nature photography, Mr. Weitzman’s show will feature many stunning landscapes and flower images on metal and canvas. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC
Feb 16 12:00 PM, Feb 17 12:00 PM College Baseball: William Peace University vs. Mitchell College
Catch the action at USA Baseball National Training Complex Field 2.
Downtown Cary Park Events
Feb 10 9:00 – 10:00 AM February Flow Yoga Series
Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating yoga series to balance your mind, body, and spirit. Experience a transformative journey with our gentle yoga poses and mindful breathing techniques, promoting inner peace and renewal. Everyone is welcome, from experts to beginners. Must be 18 or older to participate—registration is required.
Cary Arts Center
Feb 17 12:00 PM The Future of Jazz, featuring the NC Jazz Ensemble
Celebrate Black History Month with the NC Jazz Ensemble as they play various R&B, Soul, Funk, Pop, and Jazz songs from past and present chart-topping artists. Tickets required.
Feb 18 3:00 PM The Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus
In honor of Black History Month, the chorus will perform Joel Thompson’s ‘The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed’ and Alysia Lee’s ‘Say Her Name.’
The Cary Theater
Feb 16 8:00 PM, Feb 17 8:00 PM , Feb 18 5:00 PM Freud’s Last Session
Directed by Matthew Brown and released in 2023, the film is a compelling cinematic adaptation of Mark St. Germain’s critically acclaimed play. Set against the backdrop of World War II’s onset, the film delves into an imagined and intense meeting between two of the 20th century’s most formidable minds: the aging and ailing psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud (Anthony Hopkins) and the young, rising academic, C.S. Lewis (Matthew Goode).
Feb 17 11:00 AM Louise Brooks in G.W. Pabst’s Pandora’s Box
This is a newly restored 2K version of the silent film initially released in 1929. Starring Louise Brooks, the film is considered a classic of German cinema and an essential work of the Weimar Republic era. It is based on two plays by Frank Wedekind and follows the story of Lulu, a seductive woman who brings ruin to herself and those around her.
Feb 17 2:00 PM Love & Basketball
The film tells the story of Monica Wright and Quincy McCall, portrayed by Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, respectively. From their first meeting as children in 1981, through their shared dreams of playing professional basketball, to the challenges they face in their personal and professional lives, their journey is a testament to the enduring power of love and ambition.
Feb 17 5:00 PM, Feb 18 2:00 PM The Taste of Things
A romantic drama set in France in 1889, is centered around the intricate lives of Dodin Bouffant, a chef, and his personal cook and lover, Eugénie. Their relationship is deeply rooted in a shared history of gastronomy and love, yet Eugénie harbors reservations about marriage. This reluctance prompts Dodin to undertake a gesture he has never considered before – cooking for Eugénie himself, in an effort to express his feelings and perhaps change her mind.
Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Feb 17 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Cary Downtown Farmers Market has been getting fresh since 1996! Today it hosts local farmers from within a 100-mile radius of downtown Cary. These growers stick to environmental best practices, using minimal fertilizers and chemicals, including no post-harvest chemicals. And they practice responsible methods of raising meat animals and near-organic methods of growing crops. In addition to local farmers, you’ll also get to discover and sample the products of local artisans such as coffee roasters, bakers, and craftsmen. Located at 160 E. Park St., Cary, NC, Next to Downtown Cary Park.
North Carolina Symphony
Feb 16 8:00 PM, Feb 17 8:00 PM Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5
Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)
Feb 16 7:30 Nashville Songwriters with special guest Lee Brice
Listen to the songwriters behind some of country music’s greatest hits. In addition to Lee Brice, this year’s show will feature Jeff Outlaw, Wynn Varble, Tim Nichols, Deric Ruttan, Jessi Alexander, and David Lee Murphy.
Feb 17 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM Dancing with the Stars Live 2024
PNC Arena
Feb 16 8:00 PM Katt Williams: The Dark Matter Tour
Feb 17 7:30 PM Journey with special guest TOTO
