Open Mic Night at Animated Brewing
Cary hosts whoever turns up, seven to nine on the first and third Tuesdays. Free and all ages, so bring the kid who has been practicing in the garage.
Every date coming up · 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Tue Oct 6
- Tue Oct 20
More at Animated Brewing Co.
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.
Around the same time
If JFK Survived Dallas
An alternate-history play staged at Forge over two nights, imagining the motorcade ending differently. The cast is being pulled from local actors right now.
Annual Winter Coat Drive
Bag up clean coats you are done with and drop them at the market office by Entrance 4, on the market's open days through the end of October. They go to the Salvation Army.
October First Friday 2026
Shops stay open late on the first Friday of the month, with sales and sidewalk activity across the downtown grid. This one doubles as the fall gallery night.
