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September 2026
PICTURES OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN: CAPTURING THE MOMENTS THAT TELL THE STORY OF YOU, YOUR FILM, AND YOUR FESTIVAL RUN
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

PICTURES OR IT DIDN’T HAPPEN: CAPTURING THE MOMENTS THAT TELL THE STORY OF YOU, YOUR FILM, AND YOUR FESTIVAL RUN

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10 am
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BUILDING COMMUNITY, SUPPORT AND A DISTRIBUTION PLAN WITH SEED&SPARK AND KINEMA
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

BUILDING COMMUNITY, SUPPORT AND A DISTRIBUTION PLAN WITH SEED&SPARK AND KINEMA

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RIPPLE EFFECTS: SHORTS
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

RIPPLE EFFECTS: SHORTS

with Filmmaker Q&A

2 pm
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MISHAPS & MISADVENTURES: SHORTS
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

MISHAPS & MISADVENTURES: SHORTS

with Filmmaker Q&A

5:30 pm
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TRIVIA NIGHT WITH HAMMERED TRIVIA
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
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TRIVIA NIGHT WITH HAMMERED TRIVIA

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7:30 pm
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LIVE SCREENPLAY READING: DREAM MEANINGS
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

LIVE SCREENPLAY READING: DREAM MEANINGS

with Screenwriter Q&A

1 pm
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2026 AWARD WINNERS: SHORTS
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival

2026 AWARD WINNERS: SHORTS

3 pm
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The Sun Never Sets
Wed, Sep 16, 2026

The Sun Never Sets

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Cookie Queens
Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Cookie Queens

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Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Cookie Queens

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The Sun Never Sets
Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The Sun Never Sets

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The Kidnapping of Arabella
Fri, Sep 18, 2026

The Kidnapping of Arabella

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CatVideo Fest 2026
Fri, Sep 18, 2026

CatVideo Fest 2026

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Fri, Sep 18, 2026

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CatVideo Fest 2026
Sat, Sep 19, 2026

CatVideo Fest 2026

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The Kidnapping of Arabella
Sat, Sep 19, 2026

The Kidnapping of Arabella

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Sat, Sep 19, 2026

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CatVideo Fest 2026
Sun, Sep 20, 2026

CatVideo Fest 2026

12 pm
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026

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The Kidnapping of Arabella
Sun, Sep 20, 2026

The Kidnapping of Arabella

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Wed, Sep 23, 2026

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CatVideo Fest 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026

CatVideo Fest 2026

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The Kidnapping of Arabella
Thu, Sep 24, 2026

The Kidnapping of Arabella

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Thu, Sep 24, 2026

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Fri, Sep 25, 2026

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Comedy Show: Meghan Hanley and Greg Capra
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
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8 pm
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Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon (Special Edition)
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Mornings with the Arts

Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon (Special Edition)

11 am
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Art Making: Frida Kahlo Art Making Workshop
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Mornings with the Arts

Art Making: Frida Kahlo Art Making Workshop

1 pm
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CatVideo Fest 2026
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

CatVideo Fest 2026

2 pm
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Tony
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Tony

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Manhattan Shorts 2026
Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Manhattan Shorts 2026

You Be the Judge

8 pm
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CatVideo Fest 2026
Sun, Sep 27, 2026

CatVideo Fest 2026

12 pm
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Battleship Potemkin
Sun, Sep 27, 2026
Honoring Silent Movie Day, Sep 29

Battleship Potemkin

3 pm
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Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Tony

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CatVideo Fest 2026
Wed, Sep 30, 2026

CatVideo Fest 2026

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Wed, Sep 30, 2026

Tony

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October 2026
Tony
Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Tony

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CatVideo Fest 2026
Thu, Oct 01, 2026

CatVideo Fest 2026

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Six : The Musical Live!
Fri, Oct 02, 2026

Six : The Musical Live!

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Pop Up Chorus Broadway: Hamilton
Fri, Oct 02, 2026

Pop Up Chorus Broadway: Hamilton

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7:30 pm
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Buck and the Preacher
Sat, Oct 03, 2026

Buck and the Preacher

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The Magic Faraway Tree
Sat, Oct 03, 2026

The Magic Faraway Tree

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Six: The Musical Live!
Sat, Oct 03, 2026

Six: The Musical Live!

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Manhattan Shorts 2026
Sat, Oct 03, 2026

Manhattan Shorts 2026

You Be the Judge

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The Magic Faraway Tree
Sun, Oct 04, 2026

The Magic Faraway Tree

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Six : The Musical Live!
Sun, Oct 04, 2026

Six : The Musical Live!

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National Theater Live: The Misanthrope
Sun, Oct 04, 2026

National Theater Live: The Misanthrope

6 pm
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Six : The Musical Live!
Wed, Oct 07, 2026

Six : The Musical Live!

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Queen Budapest
Wed, Oct 07, 2026

Queen Budapest

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Queen Budapest
Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Queen Budapest

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Six: The Musical Live!
Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Six: The Musical Live!

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Six : The Musical Live!
Fri, Oct 09, 2026

Six : The Musical Live!

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The Magic Faraway Tree
Fri, Oct 09, 2026

The Magic Faraway Tree

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Queen Budapest
Fri, Oct 09, 2026

Queen Budapest

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The Magic Faraway Tree
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

The Magic Faraway Tree

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Queen Budapest
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Queen Budapest

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Six: The Musical Live!
Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Six: The Musical Live!

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The Magic Faraway Tree
Sun, Oct 11, 2026

The Magic Faraway Tree

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Queen Budapest
Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Queen Budapest

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Six: The Musical Live!
Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Six: The Musical Live!

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National Theater Live: The Misanthrope
Wed, Oct 14, 2026

National Theater Live: The Misanthrope

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Six: The Musical Live!
Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Six: The Musical Live!

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Six : The Musical Live!
Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Six : The Musical Live!

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Basquiat (Black & White version)
Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Basquiat (Black & White version)

All Ages
7 pm
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You Had to Be There
Fri, Oct 16, 2026

You Had to Be There

2 pm
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Comedy Show: Ryan Erwin and Don Garrett
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
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Comedy Show: Ryan Erwin and Don Garrett

8 pm
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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

2 pm
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You Had to Be There
Sat, Oct 17, 2026

You Had to Be There

5 pm
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Evil Dead 2
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
History of Horror Comedy

Evil Dead 2

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8 pm
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National Theater Live: The Misanthrope
Sun, Oct 18, 2026

National Theater Live: The Misanthrope

12 pm
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You Had to Be There
Sun, Oct 18, 2026

You Had to Be There

3 pm
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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
Sun, Oct 18, 2026

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

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You Had to Be There
Wed, Oct 21, 2026

You Had to Be There

7 pm
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You Had to Be There
Thu, Oct 22, 2026

You Had to Be There

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Shaun of the Dead
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
History of Horror Comedy

Shaun of the Dead

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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

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The ‘Burbs
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
History of Horror Comedy

The ‘Burbs

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1 pm
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Legacy of Jazz: Divine and Dexterous
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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Legacy of Jazz: Divine and Dexterous

7:30 pm
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Legacy of Jazz: Divine and Dexterous
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Legacy of Jazz: Divine and Dexterous

3:30 pm
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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

2 pm
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Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
History of Horror Comedy

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

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7 pm
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
Spotlight: Tim Curry

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

8 pm
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Spotlight: Tim Curry

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

8 pm
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November 2026
2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 1
Fri, Nov 06, 2026
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 1

7:30 pm
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Sensory Friendly Showcase
Sat, Nov 07, 2026
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Sensory Friendly Showcase

10 am
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 2
Sat, Nov 07, 2026
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 2

1:30 pm
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 3
Sat, Nov 07, 2026
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2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 3

7:30 pm
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December 2026
Legacy of Jazz: My Favorite Things
Thu, Dec 03, 2026
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Legacy of Jazz: My Favorite Things

7:30 pm
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Legacy of Jazz: My Favorite Things
Fri, Dec 04, 2026
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Legacy of Jazz: My Favorite Things

7:30 pm
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February 2027
Legacy of Jazz: Make Someone Happy
Sat, Feb 13, 2027
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Legacy of Jazz: Make Someone Happy

3 pm
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Legacy of Jazz: Make Someone Happy
Sat, Feb 13, 2027
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Legacy of Jazz: Make Someone Happy

7 pm
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March 2027
Legacy of Jazz: I Wish
Sat, Mar 06, 2027
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Legacy of Jazz: I Wish

3 pm
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Legacy of Jazz: I Wish
Sat, Mar 06, 2027
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Legacy of Jazz: I Wish

7 pm
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