10 THINGS
TO DO
North Carolina Museum of Art’s Art in Bloom
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Shop local in the heart of downtown Apex at the Apex Night Market. The markets will feature 25 vendors including food trucks, craft vendors, local artists and more! Each event will be different, so make plans to explore the market every month. 6-9 p.m. June 10 and July 8, Downtown Apex, raleighnightmarket.com search “Apex Night Market”
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Enjoy two weekends of North Carolina Museum of Art’s Art in Bloom with more than 30 stunning floral arrangements paired with popular works of art. The annual fundraiser offers virtual and in-person options, and proceeds benefit the NCMA Foundation. June 3-6 and June 10-13, North Carolina Museum of Art, ncartmuseum.org/bloom
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Feed your inner foodie during Dine Out Downtown in downtown Raleigh. Dine outdoors on closed streets and jam out to a rotating lineup of local musicians. Locations include Glenwood South, Warehouse District, City Market and Fayetteville Street. 5-9 p.m. Saturdays in June, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, downtownraleigh.org search “Dine Out Downtown”
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Your favorite comedians return this summer to Raleigh Improv. Have a laugh with their full lineup all Craig Shoemaker
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season long, including Emmy Awardwinning Craig Shoemaker and L.A. Times best-selling author Maz Jobrani. Thursdays through Maz Jobrani Saturdays in June and July, Raleigh Improv, improv.com/Raleigh
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Live music is back at Park West Village’s Acoustic Nights series this summer. Enjoy local singers and songwriters while you dine at your favorite restaurants or shop local in The District. Concerts are free and family friendly. 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting June 11, Park West Village, parkwestvillage.com
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Theatre in the Park presents “Always a Bridesmaid” this summer in-person and on-demand streaming. In this laugh-out-loud comedy, four friends fulfill their promises to be in each other’s weddings, no matter what — and no matter how ugly the bridesmaid dress. June 4-6 (in-person), June 11-20 (on-demand streaming), Tickets $16-$27, Theatre in the Park, theatreinthepark.com
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Get ready for the biggest yard sale you’ve ever seen with over 100 miles of vendors at the 301 Endless Yard Sale. Vintage shopping, local restaurants, and interesting attractions await just down the road on Highway 301. June 18 and 19, Johnston County, 301endlessyardsale.com
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Explore over 80 miles of trails around town during the Cary Greenways Challenge. Sign up, challenge your friends and family, and enjoy the outdoors all summer long. The virtual race is free to join, and runners of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Starting July 3, Fit & Able Productions, runsignup.com/Race/NC/ Cary/CaryGreenwaysChallenge
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Shop dozens of your favorite local artists and makers all over town at Triangle Pop-Up events. Markets are family and pet-friendly, so bring your kiddos and make a day of it! Local area locations include Fount Coffee + Kitchen, NC Museum of Art, and Boxyard RTP. Weekends in June and July, Triangle PopUp, trianglepopup.com
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Celebrate Cary’s 150th Anniversary at their A Day to Remember community celebration. Enjoy food vendors, carnival games, and an attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the tallest cupcake tower. You don’t want to miss out! Saturday, July 24, Town of Cary, cary150.org CARY MAGAZINE 19
