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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that the state has begun a major antitrust trial against Live Nation, accusing the company of using monopoly power to drive up ticket prices and add excessive fees. According to the announcement, the case argues that Live Nation has used its dominance in the concert industry to charge inflated prices, pressure venues not to work with rival ticketing platforms, and force artists to use its promoters in order to access major arenas.

For music fans in places like Cary, the outcome could affect what it costs to see shows locally. Venues such as Koka Booth Amphitheatre regularly host major touring acts, and critics say the current system leaves venues and fans with few alternatives when tickets go on sale. If the state succeeds in court, officials say it could open the door to more competition in ticketing and potentially lower prices for concertgoers across North Carolina.

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La Grassa Pastificio is a small Italian pasta shop and restaurant in Cary that focuses on fresh, handmade pasta. The menu changes regularly but usually includes dishes like tagliatelle, rigatoni, and stuffed pastas made in house, along with simple sauces that let the pasta do the work. You can also buy fresh pasta by the pound to cook at home, plus Italian pantry staples like olive oil, sauces, and imported goods.

The space is casual and counter service, so it works well for a quick lunch or picking up dinner on the way home. Locals tend to come for the rotating pasta specials and the fact that everything tastes freshly made rather than heavy or over sauced. If you like straightforward Italian food and good pasta without the fuss, La Grassa is one of the better spots in Cary to check out.

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Bond Brothers Run Club
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC
Description: Social run with 2–5 mile routes for all paces, followed by craft beer.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings

Children’s Program: Toddler Tuesday
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Great Lawn Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park, Cary, NC
Description: Free drop-in program for ages 6 and under featuring story time, crafts, and interactive play.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com

Open Mic Night at Salem Street Music Club
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Salem Street Music Club, 209 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Description: Local musicians perform at a relaxed open mic night.
Link: https://allevents.in/apex/salem-street-music-club-open-mic/

Open Mic Night at Hangout Bar & Grill
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Hangout Bar & Grill (Back Then Bar & Grill), 107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC
Description: Weekly open mic showcasing local singers, musicians, poets, and more (all are welcome to perform).
Link: https://hangoutnc.com

Music Bingo at Doherty’s Irish Pub
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1979 High House Rd, Cary, NC
Description: Free music-themed bingo game with a mix of classic tunes and fun prizes, open to all ages.
Link: https://www.dohertysirishpubnc.com/cary

Bond Brothers Trivia Night
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC
Description: Free team trivia night with prizes.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings

Bailey’s Wine Wednesday
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, 21 Fenton Main St, Cary, NC
Description: Complimentary wine tastings and special deals while you shop.
Link: https://fentonnc.com

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic at Hangout
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Hangout Bar & Grill, 107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC
Description: New and veteran comics work the stage at a laid-back open mic comedy night (21+).
Link: https://hangoutnc.com

Live Irish Music at Doherty’s Pub
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1979 High House Rd, Cary, NC
Description: Enjoy a free evening of traditional Irish tunes performed live by local musicians in the pub.
Link: https://www.dohertysirishpubnc.com/cary

Open Mic Night at Bond Brothers Eastside
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Eastside, 602 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: Weekly music open mic hosted by local artists – all singer-songwriters and musicians are welcome to perform or listen.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com

Music Bingo at Rudy’s Pub & Grill
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Rudy’s Pub & Grill, 780 W Williams St, Apex, NC
Description: Free music bingo night with hits from various decades and prizes each round (no team needed; all ages welcome).
Link: https://rudysofapex.com

Live Music: Damn Tall Buildings
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: Celebrated folk-bluegrass trio from Brooklyn performing soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals live on stage.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com

Drop-in Art Cart
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park, Cary, NC
Description: Free creative arts and crafts activities for kids and families – drop in and let your creativity flow.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com

Jazz: The Session at Bond Brothers Eastside
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Eastside, 602 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: Weekly open jazz jam session led by rotating local jazz hosts; bring an instrument to sit in or just come enjoy the live jazz vibes.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com

Film Screening: Solo Mio
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater
Description: A matinee screening at Cary’s historic downtown theater featuring independent and international cinema in an intimate art-house setting.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com

Film Screening: Arco
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater
Description: Early evening showing of the Oscar-nominated animated film about a boy who travels back in time to help a future world in crisis.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com

Live Music Night
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Cotton House Craft Brewers
Description: Local musicians perform acoustic and indie sets in the brewery taproom with rotating food trucks and craft beer on tap.
Link: https://cottonhousecraft.com

Friday Night Taproom Music
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company
Description: Live local bands and rotating food trucks at one of downtown Cary’s busiest breweries. Expect a packed patio and plenty of craft beer options.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com

Evening Walk & Park Hangout
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park
Description: Cary’s new downtown park often hosts casual evening programming, lawn games, and pop-up activities alongside its gardens, courts, and public gathering spaces.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com

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