Open Mic Night
Cary hosts, and whoever signs up plays. Guitarists, poets, comics, whatever turns up that night. Free and all ages at the Mount Airy Road taproom.
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Friday live music at Animated Brewing
Local artists play the Mount Airy Road taproom every Friday. The brewery does not post set times ahead, so check the taproom page or call before you drive out.
Game Night
Locke runs a quick tabletop role-playing session while Jordan handles the video games. Free, all ages, two hours on the second Tuesday at the taproom.
Quizzo with Pat
Pat runs a themed trivia round with music mixed in at the Mount Airy Road taproom. Free, all ages, two hours, so grab a table before seven.
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Gay Street Open-Air Market
Four blocks of Gay Street close to cars so restaurants push tables into the road. Walk down the middle of the street, eat outside, and browse the shops on either side.
Live Music Returns at Continental Tavern
The tavern's weekend music takes the summer off and starts back this Friday night. Porch overlooking Lake Afton, sixteen taps, and a bar restored to its 1875 layout.
Nurturing Minds Gala at the Merion Tribute House
A ticketed benefit night at the Merion Tribute House for girls' education in Tanzania, honoring three members of the 1830 Family Foundation. Tickets run $125.