Good morning, Wake Forest.

Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host the final Family Movie Night at Joyner Park, which will show Transformers One on Saturday, Aug.

2 at 8:30 p.m. Attendees are urged to arrive early for a 7:30 p.m. kids' pre-show and a meet and greet with Police Chief Julius Jefferson from 6:30—8:30 p.m. as viewing space may be limited.

Former undercover FBI operative Tamer Elnoury, who infiltrated a terror cell in North America, will speak at the Renaissance Centre on Thursday, Sept.

11 at noon for first responders—seating is first-come, first-served. A second session for the public will take place at 7:30 p.m. with $20 tickets available from Tuesday, Aug. 26—tickets can be purchased at the RC Box Office or by calling the Centre.

Duke Energy said the electric grid held up overall (despite some brief outages in local neighborhoods) amid extreme heat last night.

The company warned that electric bills may rise this week and advised customers to raise thermostats and use ceiling fans to save energy.

State lawmakers in North Carolina moved closer to passing a $1 billion spending bill that funds basic government services—but leaves out larger teacher raises and bonuses.

Wake County educators criticized the mini-budget — they warned that small step raises and $3,000 bonuses may not be enough to retain experienced teachers.

Carolina SunRock, working for NCDOT, will restrict the Dr. Calvin Jones/NC 98 Bypass to one lane from Jones Dairy Road to Capital Boulevard/US 1 — operating Sundays to Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. — for resurfacing work set to finish in late August, and motorists should plan alternate routes.

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.