Good morning, Wake Forest.

A 17-year-old from Wake Forest died when his Kia crossed the center line and left Chalk Road near Hidden Nook Lane in Knightdale around 5 a.m. Saturday—troopers said speed contributed to the crash and two others, including 18-year-old Reece Campbell from Greenville, were injured and taken to a hospital.

Dana Cooper Concert

7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the album release of Dana Cooper's latest work with a night of exceptional music.

John Howie Jr & the Rosewood Bluff Concert

7 p.m. — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Celebrate 30 years of John Howie Jr. with soulful country-rock and heartfelt storytelling.

A. Lee Edwards Live Performance

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Tickets available — Experience a musical rebirth from a seasoned artist with 30 years of music history.

Seaglass Terrarium Craft Class

4-6 p.m. — MK Creative Arts Studio — Cost info not provided — Create your own seaglass terrarium in a fun crafting class for beach lovers and botanists.

Halcyon Listening Room - Album Release & Soundbath

7-9 p.m. — MK Creative Arts Studio — Experience a meditative sound journey with composer Julian Hartwell and sound healer Kirk Jones.

Ash Taylor Listening Room Show

7 PM – 1 AM — The Wake Forest Listening Room — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Ash Taylor in an intimate listening session with a down-to-earth performer.

Wake Forest Comic-Con 2025

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Flaherty Park Community Center — Free entry — Discover a vibrant showcase of comics, anime, toys, and collectibles from over 30 vendors.