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SPECIAL EVENTS 8 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org PART ONE Nazim Hikmet Poetry Festival Sunday, April 26 | 1–7 p.m. | Free Page-Walker Arts & History Center Celebrate poetry at this annual celebration of poets, scholars, and lovers of poetry. Meet the Nazim Hikmet Poetry Competition winners; listen to poetry readings and keynote speakers, then enjoy a reception and hangout with poets from around the world. May Cary Night Out Friday, May 1 | 5 p.m. | Free Downtown Cary Join the festivities in the safest city in the United States. Share food, games, crafts, and more with Town of Cary public safety employees to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. For more, call (919) 469-4324 or search "Cary Night Out" at www.townofcary.org. En Plein Air: Paint the Town and Art Auction • PAINT THE TOWN Saturday, May 2 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free Downtown Cary • ART AUCTION AND GALA Friday, May 29 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Free Cary Arts Center Downtown Cary comes alive with local colors on canvasses! Come offer your inspiration as artists take to the streets to paint the Town, and get a sneak peek so you will be ready to cast your vote for the People's Choice Award. Then, on May 29, join us for music and refreshments at the Art Auction and Gala. For more, search "En Plein Air" at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4069. 7th Annual Friends of Page–Walker Herbfest Saturday, May 2 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free Page-Walker Arts & History Center Stroll the grounds and tour the Page Educational Garden. Visit booths selling herbs, crafts and garden products. Fun for all ages! Returning this year will be the popular butterfly releases. This great outdoor event happens rain or shine! Chatham Street Chowdown: Food Truck Rally Sunday, April 19 | noon-4:30 p.m. | Free West Chatham Street in Downtown Cary Join us along West Chatham Street in Downtown Cary for our food truck rally, Chatham Street Chowdown! Food trucks, plus beer and wine vendors will line the street with seating areas and music from local performers throughout the day. For more, search "Chatham Street Chowdown" at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 319-4560. Spring ReFashion Show Friday April 24 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Free Cary Arts Center Bring your friends and family and help us celebrate our young super models as they rock upcycled fashions that they have created on the runway during our Spring ReFashion Show! Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free Fred G. Bond Metro Park Nestled under the shady canopy of Bond Park, Spring Daze features over 180 local artists, entertainment on four stages, delicious festival foods and Cary's annual Earth Day Celebration. There is something for everyone at Spring Daze! Make your visit stress-Free by riding the Free festival shuttle from Town Hall, 316 N. Academy St. For more, search "Spring Daze" at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 319-4560. SPRING DAZE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL