Here’s what’s in today’s issue:

• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 😋🍴 Discover Cary (Eat & Drink): City Barbeque Reviews
• ✈️ Airline Travel: Hello, San Diego!
• 🚗 Drivable Destinations: Explore The Cary Theater
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• ❤️ Shout-out: Thank You, Mark Dill!
• 🎁 Adventure starts close to home: Show your support
• 📅 Events: Planning your week in Cary?

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City Barbeque Reviews

City Barbeque 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.

City Barbeque in Cary, NC, serves award-winning slow-smoked meats with hickory wood in on-site smokers, offering tender brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis-cut ribs, and homemade sides all made fresh daily.

Check out their menu on their website: City Barbeque

Address: 1305 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions

Reader Poll Results

City Barbeque (22 Votes)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (15)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (7)

Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:

“Hearty helpings and the best green beans around. This restaurant consistently gives back to the community through fundraising and partnering with local schools and missions. Love this place!”

“Went yesterday and had that yummy barbecued pork sandwich with slaw, their delicious potato salad, and the excellent baked beans. It's all good!”

“City BBQ has always allowed Cary American Legion Post 67 to hold Fund Raisers for Veterans Benefit Live events plus their meals are great and the staff is awesome. Highly recommend this business.”

Our dinners, including Thanksgiving, have been shared with family and friends. Plainly, a warm and friendly restaurant to bring everyone together.”

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Hello, San Diego!
Gateway to Year-Round Sunshine and Surfing

Welcome to San Diego, California, where perfect weather meets laid-back beach vibes, where historic neighborhoods blend with modern craft breweries, and where the Pacific Ocean stretches as far as the eye can see. With Alaska Airlines launching new nonstop service from RDU to San Diego International Airport starting April 22, 2026, exploring America's Finest City has never been easier. Whether you're chasing waves, exploring world-class museums, or simply soaking up 300 days of sunshine, San Diego promises an unforgettable escape.

Why Visit San Diego?

• Balboa Park: This massive 1,200-acre urban park is home to the famous San Diego Zoo, 17 museums, beautiful gardens, and Spanish colonial architecture. Spend the day exploring cultural exhibits, picnicking under massive pine trees, or wandering through the Japanese Friendship Garden.

• La Jolla Cove & Beaches: This stunning coastal gem features dramatic cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and playful sea lions that call the cove home. Grab your snorkel gear to explore underwater caves, watch surfers catch waves, or simply relax on the sand while enjoying some of California's most beautiful ocean views.

• Old Town San Diego State Historic Park: Step back in time to California's birthplace, where colorful adobe buildings house authentic Mexican restaurants, artisan shops, and living history museums. Just minutes from downtown, this free attraction offers a taste of the city's Spanish and Mexican heritage through preserved buildings dating back to the 1820s.

Travel Guides – Here are two comprehensive travel guides to help you plan your trip.

Lonely Planet San Diego offers insider tips on the best beaches, neighborhoods, and hidden gems throughout the city.

The Ultimate San Diego Travel Guide by The Blonde Abroad provides detailed recommendations on where to eat, stay, and play from a seasoned traveler's perspective.

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Explore The Cary Theater

The Cary Theater is a special place to experience movies and live performances without going far. This historic downtown gem has 175 seats and welcomes everyone looking for something different than typical mall cinemas.

Built back in 1946 as Cary's first indoor movie theater, this building has quite a story. After serving as a clothing store, auto parts shop, and recording studio over the years, the Town of Cary brought it back to life in 2014. Now the classic marquee lights up downtown again with independent films, documentaries, and classic movies that you won't find at regular theaters.

But it's not just about films. The stage comes alive with comedy shows, live music performances, and community events throughout the year. Whether you're catching an indie film on a Friday night or laughing at a stand-up comedy show, there's always something happening at The Cary.

If you love movies, you might want to check out their Film Circle membership program. For $50 a year, you get discounted tickets, early access to events, and two free film vouchers just for joining. Members also get special birthday vouchers and discounts at downtown shops.

Each September, The Cary hosts the BEYOND Film Festival, showcasing local filmmakers and celebrating homegrown talent. It's a great way to see what creative folks in North Carolina are making.

Good to Know:

Location: 122 E. Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511 | Directions

Box Office Hours: Wed-Sat: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sun: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mon-Tue)

Amenities: 175-seat theater, BREW Coffee Bar in lobby, concessions, accessible seating, assisted listening devices

Entry: Ticket prices vary by event (many films around $7-10)

Tip: Parking is limited behind the theater, but there's plenty of free parking at Town Hall (take the free Downtown Loop shuttle) and on-street spots nearby. Doors usually open 30 minutes before showtime.

Official Website: https://thecarytheater.com

So whether you're in the mood for an award-winning indie film, a classic you've always wanted to see on the big screen, or a night of laughs with local comedians, The Cary Theater is a downtown favorite that always delivers.

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