The Dangerous Dames Mystery Tour will be in the area from Friday, Oct. 14, to Monday, Oct. 17. A trio of mystery writers will appear at local libraries and venues in Cary, Holly Springs and Apex. Authors Deborah Sharp, Julie Compton and Joanna Campbell Slan will discuss their books at most events in a panel discussion format. Molly Weston, who blogs and lectures about mysteries, will be the moderator for the panel discussions. Books will be available for signing.

7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. Call 919-460-3350 to sign up.

2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., Apex. Call 919-387-2100 to sign up.

Brown bag lunch at noon Monday, Oct. 17, at the Holly Springs Community Library, 300 W. Ballentine St. Call 919-577-1660 to sign up.

Afternoon tea at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Road, Cary. Call 919-463-8500 to sign up.