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Women’s Empowerment Conference

JUNE 20

10 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.

EMBASSY SUITES, CARY

The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2023 Women’s Empowerment Conference at the Embassy Suites hotel in Cary, complete with networking, lunch, breakout sessions, a silent auction, and an awards presentation. Keynote speaker Jess Ekstrom, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, takes the stage after lunch, followed by breakout sessions on stress reduction techniques and women’s mental health and wellness.

Live After 5 Concerts Return

JUNE 21, JULY 19

5–8 P.M.

City

PLAZA,

Downtown Raleigh

Join the ’80s and ’90s block party in Downtown Raleigh that pays homage to the original Live After 5 concert series started more than 20 years ago. The concert lineup features Hard Tuck with King Akira on June 21, and Spin Doctors with Adam Pitts on July 19.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

JULY 16 (OR ANYTIME, REALLY)

HOURS VARY

I scream, you scream, we all scream for National Ice Cream Day. Enjoy FuquayVarina’s annual Ice Cream Social at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park from 4–6 p.m. Or visit one of Southern Wake’s local artisan ice cream parlors: JT’s Creamery, Mama Bird’s Ice Cream, Pints Ice Cream & Beer, Waves Shave Ice food truck, or the brand new FRESH Local Ice Cream on Main Street in Holly Springs.