Wednesday, Aug. 14

• The Concert: A Tribute to Abba | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | $40-$70 | Bring your best “Dancing Queen” moves to this tribute experience
  

Thursday, Aug. 15

• Jazz in the Square — Sidecar Social Club | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Moore Square | Free | Jam to local jazz musicians and try a variety of food trucks + bevs.
  
• Zumba | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Downtown Cary Park | Free | Dance your way into fitness at this new park.
  

Friday, Aug. 16

• Cooking Class: Gnocchi | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Raleigh | $38 | Craft this Italian potato dish with a Parmesan lemon sauce.
  
• Tate McRae: Think Later Tour | Friday, Aug. 16 | 8 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $30-$80 | You know her from “Greedy” and “Exes” — see the rising pop star live from Raleigh.
  

Saturday, Aug. 17

• Spellbinding Stories Tour | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 5:15-6:30 p.m. | Starts at Governor’s Mansion | Free | Learn some of Raleigh + NC’s most captivating historical stories while trekking downtown.
  
• Back to School Jamboree at the Park | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park | Free | School’s nearly back in session — go back after a fun afternoon of bounce houses, crafts and services like free haircuts, lunch boxes, and water bottles for students.