June
July
Independence Eve Celebration at Sertoma:
Kick off your July 4th celebrations with an Independence Eve performance by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre and the Cary Town Band. Enjoy a musical celebration of America as the Applause! Touring Troupe performs patriotic favorites from Broadway and beyond. Following the Applause! Touring Troupe performance, the Cary Town Band will entertain the public with some old time patriotic music. For more information, call (919) 469-4061.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Sertoma Amphitheatre
Fees: Free
Thu Jul 3 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – Applause! Touring Troupe Musical Revue
7:30 p.m. – Independence Eve Concert with the Cary Town Band
Independence Day Olde Time Celebration
Come join us for an old fashioned celebration of our Nation’s birth. Sure to be lots of fun for the entire family, the day begins with a parent-child fishing tournament, followed by a “Parade in the Park”, a performance by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, and a whole host of games and competitions from donut eating to watermelon seed spitting. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the fishing tournament. Parade decorations begin at 9 a.m. This is a perfect way to spend the day before heading to Booth Ampitheatre for the Town’s fireworks display.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Boathouse
Fees: Free
Fri Jul 4 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Schedule of Events for Olde Time Celebration
8 -10 a.m. Fishing Tournament (Waterfront)
Registration for the fishing tournament begins at 7:30 a.m. at the boathouse. Prizes awarded for longest and shortest fish in each age group. Age groups 0-10, 11-17, and 18 & up.
9 -10 a.m. Parade Preparations (Kiwanis Shelter)
Decorate your bike, trike, stroller, wagon, scooter, or battery power children’s automobile for the Parade in the Park. This year’s theme is “American Pride”. (No gas powered vehicles) Limited supplies provided; you are welcome to provide your own or come already prepared! Supplies and assistance will be provided by Cary Teen Council.
10 - 10:30 a.m. “Parade in the Park” (Kiwanis Shelter)
Show your American Pride!! Drive, ride or stroll and parade through the park to the Boathouse. Awards will be given in various categories and age groups. Examples: Best Decorated, Most Patriotic, Most Creative, etc. Spectators of all ages are welcome to walk with your youngster or watch from the side. We will end at the Boathouse to start the remainder of the day’s activities.
10:30 - 11 a.m. Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Musical Revue
(Boathouse)
Enjoy a musical celebration of America as the Applause! Touring Troupe performs patriotic favorites from Broadway and beyond.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Family Contests (Boathouse)
Donut Eating Contest, Lakeside Olympics, Watermelon Eating Contest, Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest, Water Balloon Toss, Water Balloon Volleyball Age groups: 0-10, 11-17, 18 & up.
August
Cary Cycling Celebration and
V Foundation Ride For Research
Bicyclists of all ages are sure to enjoy the many cycling activities available at the
Annual Cary Cycling Celebration! Check out the latest in cycling gear. Learn some
basic emergency bike repair skills. Snag a great deal on some gently used equipment, or swap some of your own at the swap meet. Participate in a fully supported bike tour of 25 miles or more to raise money for cancer research. Take a spin with the family on a 3-mile-long sample tour. Young riders (age 6-12) can learn safe cycling skills at the Cary Pilot Club’s bike rodeo. They can even trade out their old worn-out or outgrown bike helmets at the Carolina Tarwheels’ helmet exchange. It’s all happening at the Cary Cycling Celebration!
Location: Koka Booth Ampitheater
For more information, please call (919) 771-1295.
Sun Aug 17 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
32nd Annual Lazy Daze
Arts & Crafts Festival
Lazy Daze is the highest ranked one day festival in the Nation for Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine. The tradition continues, as one of North Carolina’s premier arts and crafts festival marks its 32nd annual festival.
Lazy Daze was first held on August 27, 1977 to bring artists into the downtown Cary area and to encourage area residents to explore downtown. 30 years later, the Festival is a signature event for the Town of Cary, annually welcoming more than 50,000 people into the historic downtown to experience an amazing array of exceptional arts and crafts. While the Festival has grown tremendously in size and stature, it remains true to its core commitment of bringing the highest quality art, concessions and entertainment to Cary’s downtown. In fact, Lazy Daze has become an annual tradition by showcasing outstanding downtown businesses and bringing superior artists from across the nation to the citizens of Cary. Lazy Daze is a big-time festival that maintains its small-town roots. Festival proceeds are dedicated to supporting arts activities, downtown and Town of Cary initiatives.
It’s a fun day for the entire family — arts and crafts, food, Kid’s World and two huge stages with entertainment all day. Visit www.townofcary.org for the event information. For more information call (919) 469-4061.
Location: Downtown Cary
Sat Aug 23 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dog Days of June
A day filled with family fun for you and your dogs. Watch the Dog Disc Competition. Participate in a Charity Dog Walk. Get your dogs vaccinated and mirco-chipped. All pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Canine Frisbee Disc Competition FREE
Come see the fur fly as local contestants vie for an opportunity to compete for the World Canine Frisbee Disc Championships. All dogs, regardless of lineage or experience, are invited to participate. Plus, each participant goes home with a free official disc (while supplies last). Prizes awarded to top 3 competitors. Winners qualify to compete in regional competitions that culminate in the World Canine Frisbee Disc Championships. Spectators, human and canine are welcome! All dogs must remain on leash when not competing. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Competition begins at 10 a.m. For more information, call (919) 469-4100.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Field #2
Sat Jun 7 9:30 a.m.- noon
Rabies Vaccines and
Micro-chipping Clinics
Keep your pets safe by getting them vaccinated and micro-chipped. For more information, call Cary Animal Control at (919) 319-4517.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Field #2
Fees: Micro-chips $10 each pet, Rabies Vaccine $5 each pet
Sat Jun 7 9:30 a.m.- noon
Dog Day Afternoon
Enjoy live music, face painting, participate in the “Wag’n Trail” Charity Dog Walk, compete in a dog/owner look alike contest, try your luck in at the charity raffle and check out dogs available for adoption. Don’t miss the chance to bring your dogs to this free charitable event that is sure to be fun for everyone! Proceeds benefit local non-profit rescue groups. Meet up with local dog lovers and see what Cary has to offer our 4-legged friends — and it’s all for a good cause! For more information, call (919) 244-9519.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Field #1
Sat Jun 7 11a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 4
Independence Day Concert & Fireworks
Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Joan Landry, Assistant Conductor
Free event that is always a huge hit with the entire family. This celebration comes complete with patriotic music and fireworks!
Triangle Sacred Harp Singers Free
Join the Triangle Sacred Harp Singers and experience Shape Note music from the Original Sacred Harp! on the fourth Sunday of the month from 2-4 p.m. Shape Note music is a
traditional and distinctive American form of unaccompanied singing. The Original Sacred Harp, one of the oldest Shape Note tune books, has been in continual use since 1844. Shape Note music is sung acappella in an exuberant outpouring of sound and feeling. For information, call (919) 233-4630 or (919) 460-4963.
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Sun May 25 2-4 p.m.
Sun Jun 22 2-4 p.m.
Sun Jul 27 2-4 p.m.
Sun Aug 24 2-4 p.m.
May
Triangle Youth Brass Ensemble, Triangle Youth Brass Band
and Special Alumni Guest Concert
Don’t miss this huge brass spectacular with over 100 brass
players. Contact (919) (919) 363-8644 or visit www.trianglebrass.org for more information.
Tickets: Adults $10, Students/Seniors $5, Children Under 12 Free. Available at the door.
Sun May 25 8 p.m.
June
Cary Playwrights’ Forum Free
Calling interested playwrights and aspiring playwrights for the Cary Playwrights’ Forum. We will continue to meet approximately every two weeks throughout the summer. If interested, please email Lydia Sbityakov at caryplaywrightsforum@gmail.com or call (919) 439-3711 to sign-up or for more information. Registration required.
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center
Mon Jun 2 7-9:30 p.m.
Mon Jun 9 7-9:30 p.m.
Summertime Brass
The Triangle Brass Band presents Summer-time Brass, a concert of pops favorites. This concert is open to the public. For more information call (919) 363-8664 or visit www.trianglebrass.org.
Tickets: Adults $10, Students/Seniors $5, Children Under 12 Free.
Available at the door.
Fri Jun 6 7:30 p.m.
July
Independence Day Special Concert Free
The Triangle Brass Band presents their annual Independence Day concert. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket and a picnic supper and enjoy this annual musical tribute to America. For more information call (919) 363-8664 or visit www.trianglebrass.org.
Fri Jul 4 4 p.m.
Triangle Tuba Ensemble Summer Concert Free
The Summer TubaBand is a unique ensemble of roughly 20 high school aged tuba and euphonium players, and a few amateur and professional musicians. The group meets once a week throughout the summer and performs a public concert. The purpose is to keep students interest in music going while school studies are not in session, and to develop a community of fellowship among tuba and euphonium players. Information can be found at www.tonytuba.com.
Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Sertoma Amphitheatre
Sat Jul 19 6 p.m.
August
Philharmonic Association Auditions
Auditions for the Triangle Youth Philharmonic, Symphony, and Orchestra for musicians grades 4-12 and for the Triangle
Youth Jazz Ensemble for advanced high school musicians.
Auditions scheduled by instrument. Register online at www.
philharmonic-association.org. For more information, call (919) 467-2727 or visit www.philharmonic-association.org.
Mon-Thu Aug 18-21
Concert Singers of Cary Auditions
Join one of the Triangle’s premiere choruses for its exciting 18th season! CSC prepares two concerts in the fall and two in the spring, with opportunities at both the basic symphonic choir of over 120 voices and chamber choirs for more experienced singers. Rehearsals are held Mondays from September to May. Auditions are by appointment only – for information see www.concertsingers.org, email auditions@concertsingers.org
or call (919) 678-1009. All voice parts are welcome.
Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center
Mon Aug 18 6-9 p.m.
Mon Aug 25 6-9 p.m.
Cary Ballet Company Auditions
As an affiliate of the Cary Ballet Conservatory, Cary Ballet Company provides advanced level, pre-professional students the highest quality training and performing experience, as they progress into the next phase of their careers. The Company produces several major performances annually, including “Visions of Sugarplums”, “Celebration of Children in the Arts” and their annual “Spring Gala”, which have become favorite traditions for our capital region audiences. Dancers must be registered students with CBC. Call (919) 481-6509 or visit our website www.caryballetconservatory.com.
Location: Cary Ballet Conservatory
Fee: $20
Sat Aug 23
Dancers 9-13 years old; Registration 12 p.m.;
Audition class 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Dancers 13 years and older; Registration 2 p.m.;
Audition class 2:30 – 4 p.m.