The Big List

Two days of unlimited beer and bourbon tastings, barbecue from vendor tents, and live music at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary; kids 12 and under get in free.

Bring a puzzle, swap a puzzle, or just pull up a seat and work on someone else's. Casual, no-pressure hangout at Downtown Cary Park with a satisfying nerdy streak.

Second City-trained comic Dale Jones brings 30 years of fast-paced, physical stand-up to Raleigh Improv for a three-night run. 21+.

DISHOOM returns to Downtown Cary Park with DJ Rang, live percussion, and step-by-step dance instruction -- a free, family-friendly night out.

NC Courage host Orlando Pride at WakeMed Soccer Park -- NWSL soccer in Cary, a solid pick for a family night out.

Cyrus Steele headlines The Cary Theater with clean, crowd-pleasing celebrity impressions and Southern-rooted humor, backed by opener Joe Perrow.

Filipino American comic Andrew Orolfo brings his Comedy Central and Netflix-tested set to Raleigh Improv for two nights of sharp, absurd stand-up. 21+.

North Carolina FC hosts Tampa Bay Rowdies at WakeMed Soccer Park -- USL Championship soccer in Cary, a solid pick for a family night out.

NC Courage host Houston Dash at WakeMed Soccer Park -- NWSL soccer in Cary, a solid pick for a family night out.

Cary's 50th annual Lazy Daze fills Academy Street with juried arts and crafts vendors, live music, and food for a free day downtown.

NC Courage host Boston Legacy at WakeMed Soccer Park -- NWSL soccer in Cary, a solid pick for a family night out.

Day two of Cary's 50th annual Lazy Daze — juried arts and crafts vendors, live music, and food along Academy Street, free to attend.

NC Courage host Angel City at WakeMed Soccer Park -- NWSL soccer in Cary, a solid pick for a family night out.