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Carolina Circus Festival returns September 12 at Downtown Cary Park with performances running throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Expect a mix of modern and vintage circus styles, including aerial shows, ground acrobatics, theatrical acts, fire performances, and glowing LED shows after dark. The nonprofit festival is now in its sixth year and celebrates creativity, collaboration, and mental health through circus arts.

Admission is open to everyone at no cost.

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You don't have to be a musician to enjoy an open jam, but if you happen to play, bringing your instrument opens up a whole other way to spend Sunday afternoon.

Every Sunday from 4 PM to 7 PM, Bond Brothers Eastside hosts a Bluegrass Open Jam led by the Eastside Ramblers. The afternoon starts with an hour-long set from the Ramblers at 4 PM before the floor opens up for other musicians to join in from 5 PM to 7 PM.

Players are welcome to bring an instrument and take part, while everyone else can simply settle in and listen. That mix makes the event equally approachable for people who regularly play bluegrass and those who just enjoy hearing it live.

Three hours of live bluegrass with no requirement to do anything but show up and listen sounds like a pretty easy Sunday plan.

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📝 LOCAL CLASS: Make & Take: Traditional Bookshelf at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware on September 9 at 9:00 AM
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Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.

👋 Event of the day: Stretch and Refresh @ Downtown Cary Park: DCP Academy Pavilion | September 7 | 10:00 AM
A senior-friendly seated stretching class designed to improve mobility and flexibility in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming group setting. Get details here →

💲 Senior Discount of the Day: Hertz | 20% Off Rentals
Hertz makes travel easier for drivers 50+ with up to 20% off base rental rates.

🎸 This Week: Grae V. Train, Brizzl and J Clean | Mixed
Grae V. Train, Brizzl, and J Clean are hip-hop artists known for energetic performances, distinctive flows, and contemporary rap sounds. | Neptunes Parlour | September 6 | 8:00 PM | Get tickets here →

🎤 Plan Ahead: Beck | Rock
Beck is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his inventive, genre-blending mix of rock, folk, hip-hop, and electronic music. | DPAC | October 27 | 8:00 PM | Get tickets here →

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🎤 This Week: Alvin Kuai at Goodnights Comedy Club | September 6 | Alvin Kuai is a stand-up comedian known for his dry wit, laid-back delivery, and sharp observational humor. Get tickets here →

😂 Plan Ahead: Atsuko Okatsuka at The Carolina Theatre | October 16 | 8:00 PM | Atsuko Okatsuka is a comedian, actress, and writer known for her quirky observational humor, distinctive delivery, and acclaimed stand-up specials. Get tickets here →

Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:

👋 Trek Cary Pizza Ride @ Trek Bicycle Cary | September 7 | 6:00 PM
A casual, family-friendly 10-mile cycling adventure along local greenways, featuring an easygoing pace and a halfway pizza stop. Get details here →

Sweet Thyme Café in Norwood Gardens is the kind of place you stop in for a coffee or pastry, then end up wandering around the plants for a while. It’s laid-back and just a nice, easy spot to spend some time.

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