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• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Cary Crab House
• 📰 News: End-of-Month Furniture Sale Supports Food Security Mission
• 📰 News: Family-Friendly Dance Party Brings Bollywood Flair to Cary
• ⚽ Sports: Cary Soccer Soars, Canes Fall in Game 5
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• 🏪 Support Local: Small biz to check out and coffee
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Cary Crab House

Cary Crab House is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary project. If you had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.

Cary Crab House is a locally-owned Cajun seafood restaurant that brings authentic New Orleans-style cuisine to North Carolina, serving fresh crab legs, crawfish, shrimp, and clams with traditional Southern hospitality in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Check out their menu on their website: Cary Crab House

Address: 220 Crossroads Blvd #2460, Cary, NC 27518 | Get Directions

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End-of-Month Furniture Sale
Supports Food Security Mission

As part of its mission to fight hunger in North Carolina, Mama Edna’s Thrift Shop is launching an end-of-month furniture clearance from May 29 through June 1. The sale includes all in-stock furniture, marked down 25% to 50%.

The shop channels 100% of its profits to food pantries across the region, turning every purchase into a step toward food justice.

Launched just 11 weeks ago, the shop has quickly become a community anchor for giving back. It’s especially well-stocked this month thanks to donor generosity, making now the ideal time to grab affordable finds—whether you're shopping for a college-bound grad or furnishing a first apartment. With extended hours and a warm welcome for all, Mama Edna’s invites the Cary community to shop with heart and help ensure that no child faces hunger at school or at home.

Address: 1393 Maynard Rd SE , Cary, NC 27511 Podcast Episode | Follow Them on FB 

Family-Friendly Dance Party
Brings Bollywood Flair to Downtown Cary

DISHOOM, an internationally inspired dance party rooted in Bollywood and Bhangra, is set to take place at Downtown Cary Park, bringing an eclectic mix of music, movement, and culture to the heart of town. Hosted by DJ Rang, the evening features live percussion, interactive dance lessons, and retro visuals designed to create an immersive, family-friendly experience.

Dance instruction begins at 7:30 p.m., and the celebration continues into the night with a seamless mix of genres curated by DJ Rang and Jeetu Singh. In addition to the music, the event will feature food trucks, creative vendors, and hands-on activities as part of the Cary Art Loop initiative—fostering a vibrant space for artistic discovery and cultural appreciation.

The event is free, open to all ages, and designed with accessibility in mind. Organizers encourage attendees with accommodation needs to fill out an accessibility form in advance. With its focus on inclusion, creativity, and community, DISHOOM offers a joyful space where music and art bring people together—no passport required. Learn More Here

Cary Soccer Soars, Canes Fall in Game 5

It’s a transitional weekend in Triangle sports as the Carolina Hurricanes wrap up a memorable playoff run and Cary’s pro soccer teams continue building momentum. Here’s what to know:

• The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a hard-fought Game 5 loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. While the season ends short of the Finals, the Canes’ nine playoff wins marked their deepest postseason push since 2006 and a new high under coach Rod Brind’Amour.

• Off the field, the North Carolina Courage are making headlines with record-breaking spring attendance. Average home crowds are nearing 8,000, with four of the first five home matches ranking in the club’s all-time top 10. The May home matches alone drew nearly 18,000 fans, and the club is on pace to break 100,000 total attendance for the first time ever.

• North Carolina FC returns to play on Saturday with a road test against Richmond Kickers in the USL Jägermeister Cup at 7 p.m. ET (streaming on ESPN+). Richmond leads USL League One in scoring but is winless in its last six matches. NCFC enters on a high after a 4-2 win over Oakland and a seven-match assist streak from midfielder Mikey Maldonado.

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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:

• Today: Sex Please, We're Sixty @ Neuse Little Theatre 4PM-10:45PM
• Today: Discover Dance: DISHOOM 7PM-10PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Richmond Kickers vs North Carolina FC (City Stadium) 7PM
• Sunday: NCAA Division II Baseball Championship (all day)
• Sunday: Pirouette Dance Company: Feel This Moment 1PM-3PM

To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead with access to this week and next! See Full 2-Week Calendar