🌳 Movie Night at Joyner Park, a Youngsville Battle of the Bands, and Rugby Comes to Cary

Good morning, W.Y.R. neighbors! Hottest week of the summer so far: we’re staring down 98 degrees on Thursday AND Friday, so every plan below comes with a “bring water” asterisk. The good stuff is worth sweating for, though. Joyner Park rolls out a free Mufasa movie night under the stars Saturday, Bud’s Tavern in Youngsville hosts a full-blown Battle of the Bands with four acts duking it out, and Cary lands its first international rugby match in over a decade when the USA Eagles host Spain Saturday night. Storms finally break the heat Sunday, so front-load your outdoor plans. Get out there (early, with sunscreen).

In today’s edition of The WYRe:

Let's get to it.

— Dave & Egle

🦁 Family Movie Night at Joyner Park: Mufasa: The Lion King 📍 E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest | Saturday, July 18 | Pre-show activity 7:30 PM, movie 8:30 PM | FREE

The town’s summer movie series continues with Mufasa on the 32-foot inflatable screen. Bring blankets and chairs, come at 7:30 for the kids’ pre-show activity, and note the house rules: no alcohol, no smoking, and dogs stay home. It’ll still be toasty at showtime (Saturday hits 97), so pack cold drinks. If Saturday doesn’t work, Downtown Cary Park runs a free Finding Nemo night Friday at 8:30 PM.

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🎸 Backroad Battle of the Bands at Bud’s Tavern 📍 Bud’s Tavern, 823 Youngsville Blvd S, Youngsville | Saturday, July 18 | 5 to 10 PM | Free entry, donations buy voting privileges

Youngsville’s loudest night of the summer. Four bands (Riffium, Attic Labs, Intervallum, and Throwback) battle it out for a judge panel while the crowd votes with donation dollars, all benefiting a local nonprofit. Food trucks and a vendor market round it out. Five hours of live music for free on a Saturday night 10 minutes up the road? Easy call.

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🎶 The Triangle’s Big-Stage Week 📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh (and friends) | Thursday, July 16 to Wednesday, July 22 | Ticketed

Walnut Creek alone runs Train with Barenaked Ladies Thursday, Phish Friday (the big one, expect traffic on Rock Quarry Rd), and Death Cab for Cutie with Japanese Breakfast next Wednesday. Add Lindsey Stirling at Red Hat Amphitheater Friday, Tori Amos at DPAC Monday, and Broadway’s The Notebook at DPAC through Sunday, and there’s a big-room show for every taste this week. Pick your flavor and grab tickets before the heat does.

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Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15-9:45 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15-10:45 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Painting Studio with Clina Polloni | The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | $30 | Get More Info Here

Social Time (Seniors Without Walls) | Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Cir | 11 AM-12 PM | Free, registration required | Get More Info Here

Baby Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 11:15-11:45 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Friendship Ministry Lunch (55+) | Rolesville Baptist Church, 203 E Young St | 11:30 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Tech Class (Seniors Without Walls) | Rolesville Community Center | 1:15-2:15 PM | Free, registration required | Get More Info Here

Craft It: Tie Dye | Northeast Regional Library | 2:30-4 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

K-2nd Adventures: Blue Whales | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30-5:30 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics | Texas Roadhouse, 11440 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest | 5-9 PM | Free to attend, tips benefit Special Olympics NC | Get More Info Here

Business After Hours: Wake Forest FUNGO | via Wake Forest Area Chamber | Details on registration | Get More Info Here

Beginner Mahjong | The Corner and Meeting House, Wake Forest | 6-8:30 PM | $50 | Get More Info Here

Sip With Renee Balyoz (menopause wellness evening) | Unwined on White, Wake Forest | 6:30-8:30 PM | See venue | Get More Info Here

The Gnome Knows Trivia | Norse Brewing, downtown Wake Forest | 6:30-8:30 PM, doors 5:30 | Free | Get More Info Here

Retro Rewind Music Bingo | White Street Brewing, 218 S White St | 7-9 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Fantasy Book Club: Dungeon Crawler Carl | The Winebrary at hOMe Yoga Studio, 6440 Rogers Rd, Rolesville | 7:15-9 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

American Red Cross Blood Drive | Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Cir | 9 AM-3 PM | Free, sign up ahead | Get More Info Here

Snack Across The Country (Teen Time) | Youngsville Branch Library, 218 US-1A Hwy S | 3:30-4:30 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Beginners Wheel Throwing | The Makery, Wake Forest | 3:30-5 PM | See registration | Get More Info Here

Paint & Sip | Compass Rose Brewery, north Raleigh | 5-7 PM | See venue | Get More Info Here

Complimentary Beer Tasting with Hopfly | Unwined on White, Wake Forest | 6-8 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Christmas in July: Alcohol Ink Ornaments | The Makery, Wake Forest | 6:30-8:30 PM | See registration | Get More Info Here

Kinusaiga Workshop: Summer Landscapes | The Makery, Wake Forest | 7-9 PM | See registration | Get More Info Here

Wake Forest Farmers Market | Downtown Wake Forest | 8 AM-12 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market | Cobblestone Village, 108 S Main St | 9 AM-1 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Makery Kids Club: Summer Fun | The Makery, Wake Forest | 10 AM | Ticketed | Get More Info Here

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15-10:45 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

ABC Craft & Learn (ages 3-5) | Youngsville Branch Library | 10:30-11:15 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Storytime | Page 158 Books, Wake Forest | 11 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

STEAM Free Play | Youngsville Branch Library | 2-3 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Camp Read-A-Lot | Northeast Regional Library | 2-3 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Open Mic Night | Artisan Beer & Cheese, 110-A Bluestone Xing Rd, Rolesville | 4-7 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Backroad Battle of the Bands | Bud’s Tavern, 823 Youngsville Blvd S | 5-10 PM | Free entry, donations = votes | Get More Info Here

Paint and Sip: Golden Flower | The Makery, Wake Forest | 6-8 PM | See registration | Get More Info Here

Family Movie Night: Mufasa: The Lion King | Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Rd | Pre-show 7:30 PM, movie 8:30 PM | FREE | Get More Info Here

Laser Tag Showdown (church youth event) | Rolesville Baptist Church, 203 E Young St | 2 PM | See church | Get More Info Here

Open Mic with Adam Lee Decker | Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd | 3-6 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Meditative and Expressive Art Therapy with Kelly Rye | The Y’Ville Well, 119 W Main St, Youngsville | 2-3 PM | $25, supplies included | Get More Info Here

Special Event: Writing Workshop | Page 158 Books, Wake Forest | 2 PM | See store | Get More Info Here

Shopping & Mahjong at Lily Mae’s | Lily Mae’s, Wake Forest | 5:30-7:30 PM | $13-$55 | Get More Info Here

Family Playgroup | Rolesville Baptist Church, 203 E Young St | 10:30 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Mahjong (Seniors Without Walls) | Rolesville Community Center | 10 AM-12 PM | Free, registration required | Get More Info Here

Bingo Night | Artisan Beer & Cheese, 110-A Bluestone Xing Rd, Rolesville | 6 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Teen Game Night | Northeast Regional Library | 5:30-6:30 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Science Fiction Book Club | Page 158 Books, Wake Forest | 6-7 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Crokinole Hang Out | White Street Brewing, 218 S White St | 6:30-9 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Hammered Trivia | Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd | 7-9 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Toddler Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 9:15-9:45 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Family Storytime | Northeast Regional Library | 10:15-10:45 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Family Storytime | Youngsville Branch Library | 10:30-11:15 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Storytime | Page 158 Books, Wake Forest | 11 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Poetry Club: Cinema Poesia Presents Pina | Northeast Regional Library | 11 AM-12:30 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

ABC Craft and Learn | Northeast Regional Library | 11:15 AM-12 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Afternoon Adventures: Museum of Life and Science Animals | Youngsville Branch Library | 4-5 PM | Free, live animals | Get More Info Here

3rd-5th Adventures: Map-tastic | Northeast Regional Library | 4:30-5:30 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Line Dance | Rolesville Community Center | 6-7 PM | Pre-register for discount, drop-in cash option | Get More Info Here

Board of Commissioners Meeting | Rolesville Town Hall, 502 Southtown Cir | 6:30 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

White Street Running Club | White Street Brewing | 7 PM | Free, 3- or 5-mile routes | Get More Info Here

Music Bingo | Blackbird Brewery | 7-9 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Tuesday Trivia: Rom-Coms Theme | Unwined on White, Wake Forest | 7:30-9 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Bingo (Seniors Without Walls) | Rolesville Community Center | 10-11 AM | Free, registration required | Get More Info Here

Family Storytime | Franklinton Branch Library, 9 W Mason St | 10:30-11:15 AM | Free | Get More Info Here

Nonfiction Book Club | Page 158 Books, Wake Forest | 5:30-6:30 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Run Club | Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Rd | 6-8 PM | Free, $20 wine flights all day | Get More Info Here

Trivia | Artisan Beer & Cheese, 110-A Bluestone Xing Rd, Rolesville | 7 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Zumba | Rolesville Community Center | 6:30-7:30 PM | Pre-register for discount, drop-in cash option | Get More Info Here

New Member Social at Wake Up Wakefield | via Wake Forest Area Chamber | Details on registration | Get More Info Here

Music Bingo | Fortnight Brewing, 1894 S Franklin St, Wake Forest | 7 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

Live Trivia | White Street Brewing | 8-9 PM | Free | Get More Info Here

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Forecast captured on the Wednesday before this newsletter edition. The weather around here changes fast, so double‑check closer to the day before finalizing plans.

Something you don’t see every decade: the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup makes its final US stop right here in the Triangle, with the USA Eagles hosting Spain at WakeMed Soccer Park Saturday night. It’s the first international rugby match in Cary in over ten years, and endline tickets start at just $25. Then Sunday afternoon the soccer world stops for the FIFA World Cup Final.

🏉 USA vs Spain, World Rugby Nations Cup | First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary | Saturday, July 18 | 7 PM | From $25 | Get More Info Here

⚽ FIFA World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina | On TV everywhere (watch parties around the Triangle) | Sunday, July 19 | 3 PM

Haley Ellis | Blackbird Brewery | 6-9 PM
Chris Delusio | The Cardinal | 9 PM-12 AM

Peace Street Band | Blackbird Brewery | 7-10 PM
Joey Calderaio | Artisan Beer & Cheese | 6-9 PM
Songbird Watson and Company | Carolina Ale House | 6-9 PM
Live Music | Gatehouse Tavern | 7-10 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
Cole Spade | Tonic, Bar, and Social Club | 7:30-10:30 PM
Nightbrew | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM-12 AM
CD & The Mix | The Cardinal | 9 PM-12 AM

JT Parrothead | Fortnight Brewing | 6-9 PM
Amy Johnson | Unwined on White | 8-10 PM
Live Music | Wakefield Tavern | 7-10 PM
JT Parrothead | Tonic, Bar, and Social Club | 7:30-10:30 PM
Battle of the Bands | Bud’s Tavern | 5-10 PM
Radial | Real McCoy’s | 9 PM - 12 AM
SouthGate | The Cardinal | 9 PM-12 AM

Philip Page | Artisan Beer & Cheese | 1-4 PM
Splinters | Bud’s Tavern | 2-5 PM
Busker Night | Tonic, Bar & Social Club | 5-10 PM

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