Hi Cary!

Here’s what you can expect in Today’s issue:

— Jake from Cary Digest

Go Fresh 365, an Asian supermarket chain with locations in Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, and Florida, is set to open its first North Carolina market in Cary in the former Lidl location at High House Crossing that closed in 2023. Specializing in Chinese cuisine, the grocer is affiliated with Strong America, Ltd., one of the nation’s largest Asian food wholesalers.

This new location is Go Fresh 365’s entry into the growing Triangle market, bringing even more international grocery options to our diverse fresh and prepared food options with specialty ingredients and everyday staples commonly found in Asian cuisine. Stay tuned for a specific opening date.

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Will there ever be too many places to eat tacos in Cary? Nah, we don’t think so either. If you haven’t been to Taco Addicts in Crossroads Plaza yet, head over for an extensive menu of Mexican street-food-style offerings that include the usual classics along with build-your-own and more orginal (and humorously named) options. The staff is super friendly and happily help navigate the many choices also on the menu like fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, and more. The casual atmosphere is cheerily inviting, the expansive space is perfect for large parties, and there’s typically no wait. Catering is also available.

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Cary residents have one final week to comment and provide feedback on the best use of the over $3 million dollars in local and federal funds, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), to support affordable housing and housing stability for Cary residents including new housing development, rehabilitation, and foreclosure prevention. Citizens are invited to review the DRAFT FY 26-27 Annual Action Plan and proposed updates to the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan until 4/30. For more information, visit housing.carync.gov

Cary wants to make it easier for residents to build eco-friendly habits into their daily lives to reduce stormwater runoff and landfill waste. The town’s yearly sale offers rain barrels, compost bins, and accessories at prices lower than wholesale, making it easy and affordable to make use of rainwater and turn food scraps into compost, small steps that make a big difference for the community.

Held entirely online through Enviro World, the Town of Cary helps host and publicize the sale but does not make any profit. Click here for more details.

The second annual International Day of Dance Festival will be held in Downtown Cary Park on Wednesday, April 29th from 10am to 8:15pm with free performances, workshops and classes for all ages. The classes are organized by Graceful Expressions and do not require pre-registration, just show up and join in. The Day of Dance will end with performances featuring community groups from all around the city.

Bond Brothers Run Club
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: , 202 E Cedar St, , NC 27511
Description: Weekly social run with 3- and 5-mile routes through downtown Cary, followed by time in the taproom and beer garden.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings/2022/2/1/run-club-k7a6k-w6xaj-5gn3b-dhfw5-sxptl-djmc8

De Pana Flavors at Bond Brothers
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Food-truck stop at Bond Brothers that makes an easy dinner option before or after the evening run.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings

Spring Bloomers and Magical Creatures
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Location: DCP Guest Services, , 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Guided morning nature program exploring spring blooms, birds, and other seasonal surprises with the park’s horticulture and naturalist team.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/r_ENVI0061_009

Art Cart
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Free drop-in art activity with guided crafts and open-ended supplies for kids and families.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/w_art-cart-174

$5 Ticket Tuesdays
Time: All Day
Location: , 21 Fenton Main St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Discount movie day at Paragon, with most Tuesday tickets priced at $5 all day.
Link: https://fentonnc.com/event/5-ticket-tuesdays/2026-04-28/

Time: 2:00 PM
Location: , 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Oscar-winning documentary about a Russian teacher who secretly films wartime propaganda unfolding inside his own school.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/mr-nobody-against-putin-6/the-cary/cary/

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Eurocult Cinema screening of Jess Franco’s surreal gothic horror, preceded by an intro and discussion.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/dracula-prisoner-of-frankenstein/the-cary/cary/

International Day of Dance with
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:15 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: All-day dance celebration with free workshops, classes, and performances spanning multiple styles and age groups.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/w_international-day-of-dance-with-graceful-expressions

NC Team Trivia
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Free weekly trivia night with prizes and walk-in teams welcome.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings/2022/2/1/run-club-k7a6k-mgccw-5rp2h-4fdn9-xzczj-832dw-hmkak-jnkxe

Wednesday Night Trivia @
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Sports & Social, 301 Fenton Gtwy Dr, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Midweek trivia night with rotating themes, prizes, and plenty of game-day energy.
Link: https://fentonnc.com/event/wednesday-night-trivia-sports-and-social/2026-04-29/

Time: 2:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: True-story drama about a woman living out of her car who takes on the system after it is stolen and impounded.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/tow-6/the-cary/cary/

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Sharp body-horror satire about a teen who undergoes a procedure to appear white in pursuit of popularity and prom-queen status.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/slanted-2/the-cary/cary/

Dungeons & Dragons in the Park
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: DCP Academy Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Guided tabletop adventure with pre-made characters, puzzles, and monster battles in a beginner-friendly park setting.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/r_GAME0013_007

Off the Hog
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Food-truck night featuring smoked meats, sandwiches, tacos, and barbecue plates.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings/sh75ed46mglfpme

Triangle Rock Club
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Post-climb meetup for Triangle Rock Club members and friends at Bond Brothers.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings/2022/2/1/run-club-k7a6k-mgccw-5rp2h-4mwbc-fsc6r-j8sfw-nhlr4-sbrhb-6stx5-xh52x

Line Dancing Boot Camp
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: , 301 Fenton Gateway Dr, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Weekly country dance lesson night with easy-to-follow instruction and drink specials.
Link: https://pbrcowboybar.com/cary/

Throwback Thursdays @
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: AVA Rooftop Bar, 301 Fenton Gtwy Dr, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Rooftop DJ night built around throwback hits, themed music rotations, and weekly drink specials.
Link: https://avarooftopbar.com/event/throwback-thursdays/

Bombshell Run/Walk
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: , 120 Quantum Dr, , NC 27540
Description: Free all-paces social run/walk with route options ranging from a 2-mile walk to longer run intervals.
Link: https://www.bombshellbeer.com/Events/ModuleID/972/ItemID/7568/mctl/EventDetails

Time: 2:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Warm, quirky documentary about senior citizens stepping way outside their comfort zones to make a horror movie.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/silver-screamers-3/the-cary/cary/
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Diane Keaton–Jack Nicholson romantic comedy about an unexpected late-in-life relationship after a health scare.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/somethings-gotta-give/the-cary/cary/

Slanted
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Second Cary Theater screening of the satirical body-horror comedy about identity, beauty, and assimilation.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/slanted-3/the-cary/cary/

Baltic Bites
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Family-run Lithuanian food-truck pop-up serving a full day of Baltic comfort food.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings/hekmsrs2343mwct-7hkw8-2tawf-pw7se-ste6d-6g4ek-39rwn-2zr4t-dtba8

Live Country Nights @ PBR
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: PBR Cowboy Bar, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Friday-night country series with rotating local artists, big-bar energy, and a dance-floor vibe.
Link: https://fentonnc.com/event/live-country-nights-pbr/2026-05-01/

NC Burger
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Description: First-Friday food-truck stop serving burgers, hand-cut fries, and dipping sauces.
Link: https://www.bombshellbeer.com/Events/ModuleID/972/ItemID/6921/mctl/EventDetails

Art Reception - Apex Pride Art
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: , 237 N Salem St, , NC 27502
Description: Free opening reception for Apex’s Pride exhibition, with live music, light refreshments, and artwork celebrating LGBTQIA+ voices and allies.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=4662

Apex Community Dance
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
Description: Low-cost community dance night at The Halle for an easygoing evening on the dance floor.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/2082/Apex-Community-Dance

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