Here’s what’s going on this weekend in and around Cary…
Family Concert: Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage
Journey back in time to Mozart’s childhood and into the fantastic world of his most famous pieces, including The Magic Flute, Eine kleine Nachtmusik, and more. Conducted by Michelle Di Russo.
Date: January 6-7
Location: Meymandi Concert Hall
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Galaxy Con: Animate! Raleigh
GalaxyCon is a festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, and panelists. This weekend catch an animation celebration as GalaxyCon Presents ANIMATE! RALEIGH. Join in for 3 days of anime, animation, cosplay, and more! The venue includes entertainment, Q&As, video and tabletop gaming, panels, costume contests, cosplay wrestling, and so much more fandom for you to explore.
Date: January 5 – 7
Location: Raleigh Convention Center
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Watch Night with Mary D. Williams
The City of Raleigh Museum, the Pope House Museum along with the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum will be hosting Watch Night with Mary D. Williams and the Martin Luther King Jr All Children’s Choir.
Williams, a renowned singer, historian, and educator will educate, edify, and electrify listeners with music of the past. This music will include songs about hardship, self-determination, and emancipation.
Date: January 6
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Admission: $20
Location: City of Raleigh Museum
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Girl From the North Country
Catch the Tony Award-winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!” Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From the North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before.
Date: January 5-7
Location: Durham Performing Arts Center
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Rushing Waterfall Painting | Paint and Sip Class
Learn how to paint while sipping wine. BYOB.
Date: January 6, 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Cheers N Paint | 2773 Highway RT 55 in Cary, NC
Tickets: $37
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Acrylic Pouring Class
Acrylic pouring class for adults and kids ages 5 and up. Learn how to use acrylics with a new technique, and make a beautiful masterpiece! Canvas size 12×12.
Date: January 6, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: OWL Art Studio | 1301-B Buck Jones Rd. Raleigh NC
Cost: $20 (No Credit Cards)
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Cary Downtown Farmers Market
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 additional to local farmers, you’ll also get to discover and sample the products of local artisans such as coffee roasters, bakers, and craftsmen. Together, the vendors that make up the Farmers Market share a passion for fresh and local products!
Date: January6
Time: 9 :00am – 12:00pm
Location: 160 E. Park St. Cary, NC; Next to the Downtown Cary Park
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Sip & Shop Pop-Up Market at Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Ring in the New Year with new goods! Sip, shop and support local at our first pop-up market of the new year on Saturday, January 6th from 12-5pm. Vendors will be set up inside and on the covered, heated patio. Check back soon for a list of confirmed vendors!
Date: January 6
Time: 12 – 5:00pm
Location: Boxcar Bar + Arcade | 330 W Davie St, Raleigh NC
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NC Chinese Lantern Festival
Don’t miss the Chinese Lantern Festival from now through January 14. Artisans have crafted more than 40 all new displays for this year’s show, each one comprised of hundreds of parts, and thousands of LED lights. These larger-than-life lanterns will captivate visitors at every turn with amazing craftmanship and artistic beauty. Cultural arts performances will take place each night on the main stage.
Date: Now through January 14
Location: Koka Booth Amphitheater
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