See Do Local Events & Experiences to Enjoy
EVENTS TO COMMEMORATE JUNETEENTH Apex Juneteenth Festival
Apex’s Juneteenth event promotes equity, respect, and understanding between people of all backgrounds and cultures. Bring the whole family to enjoy live performances, half-court basketball, food trucks, and games.
Find “Your” Patience Genealogy Event
JUNE 18 9:30 A.M.–8 P.M. PRESENTATIONS AT 10 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
In partnership with Finding Patience the musical, learn about African American genealogical research and records from Thom Reed, deputy chief genealogical officer for FamilySearch International. Reed and other consultants will be available throughout the day to answer family history-related questions. Read more about Finding Patience on page 48.
Cheer on the salamanders MULTIPLE DATES JUNE–JULY TING STADIUM
With 29 home games during June and July, there are ample opportunities to cheer the Holly Springs Salamanders to victory at Ting Stadium. Watch collegiate players from all over the country compete in the Coastal Plain League and enjoy fun theme nights all season long. UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS: June 12: Princess & Pirate Night June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 28: Bark in the Park July 10: 2022 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game July 16: Christmas in July
Summer at the Springs Concerts FIRST FRIDAYS, JUNE–SEPTEMBER 6 P.M.–9 P.M. HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
Live local bands take the outdoor stage on the first Friday of the month, June through September. Bring a picnic or grab dinner at the food truck rodeo and savor a beer from local breweries. SCHEDULE: June 3: Mo’ Jazz July 1: On the Rocks August 5: The Joe Hero Band September 2: Beatlesque
12 June/JULY 2022
Tuesdays with Morrie Live JULY 14–16, HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER JULY 21–23, FUQUAY-VARINA ARTS CENTER 7:30 P.M.
Southern Wake’s community theater troupe brings to the stage the third production in their 2021-2022 season, Tuesdays with Morrie, based on the book by Mitch Albom. Weekly visits between a busy writer and his former professor become a final course in the meaning of life. See the book brought to life with local talent in both Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.
PHOTOS BY JONATHAN FREDIN
JUNE 18 11 A.M.–5 P.M. THE DEPOT, 220 N. SALEM ST.
