Academy Street Artwork Projects is proud to bring GLOW Outdoor Public Art Exhibitions back this year with an all-new line up of amazing art to light up the night time sky! Be on the lookout as art pops up along Academy Street in downtown Cary. Find out more about this exhibition and the works that will be on display.

Shop freshly harvested produce, humanely raised meat, and artisan made goods at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market! Join us each Saturday for a dose of community and an incredible lineup of vendors offering all things locally made and locally grown. The market continues to maintain safety protocols as you enjoy an open air, outdoor shopping experience. More information: https://www.facebook.com/CaryDowntownFarmersMarket

Linda Gorham brings to life the stories of the following African American heroes and sheroes whose actions and/or experiences made a positive impact on our country: Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, The Little Rock Nine, Young Barack Obama, and Young Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learning about our nation’s history helps preserve the past, clarify our identities and self-worth, and create empathy for the struggles of those who came before us. For more, www.lindagorham.com

The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.

From the Town of Cary event page: Join us for Cary's Inaugural Community Lantern Parade! Saturday, January 15th from 6-7 pm Gather with your lanterns ready at 6 pm! We will meet at Fidelity Plaza, 100 W Chatham St, Cary (no fire/real candles please!) Poles are available for use during parade (please return at the end) Parade Route Parade leaves Fidelity Plaza at 6:15 pm, proceeds down Academy St, and ends at the old library site, 320 Academy St This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available outside businesses and the library parking deck. Music entertainment provided by Pants for Birds, along with One Tribe, food trucks and fire spinners. Come join the party and celebrate the change of the season!

The first film to uncover the extent of the FBI's surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Based on newly discovered and declassified files, the documentary explores the government's history of targeting Black activists, and the contested meaning behind some of our most cherished ideals. From Emmy Award winning director Sam Pollard and featuring interviews with Andrew Young, James Comey, Clarence Jones, and more.