Check out the events happening around our community this weekend. Click here to add your own event to our local events calendar.
Friday, April 19, all day
If you’re a photographer, the Department of Environment, Agriculture, and Parks are holding a photography contest. Explore Orange County and take pictures of the beautiful nature we have around us. The theme for this year is “Flora and Pollinators.” They will be accepting submissions through May 31st. For more information about the contest, click here.
Friday, April 19, all day
Continuing this week through May 5, you can give back to your community while shopping with a discount at participating shops through the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties’ spring fundraiser. Purchase a card from the league and shop with discounts while supporting non-profits around our community. Click here to buy your card.
Friday, April 19 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This Friday, Carolina Public Humanities the 7th annual Maynard Adams Symposium for the Humanities. Speaker Christina Lafont will be speaking on Building Democracies in Times of Populism and Polarization. For more information, click here.
Friday, April 19 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 20 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 21 2:00 p.m.
Opening night is this Saturday for Playmakers Repertory Company’s new show, The Game. Follow the story of Alyssa and Homer, who, because of an online game, have been feeling disconnected from each other in their marriage. When Alyssa starts a support group, the game escalates. Click here to get your tickets.
Saturday, April 20 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market is holding their 17th annual Kids Seeding Day. Kids can get tomato seedlings of any heirloom variety to begin their gardening journey. Market farmers will also be available to answer any and all questions to help you on your journey. Click here for more information.
Saturday, April 20 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pick out some fresh produce at the Chapel Hill Farmers Market. You can find flowers, vegetables, fruit, and more. For more information, click here.
Saturday, April 20 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
This weekend, Brumley North is holding an earth day event entitled Birds and Bugs. Kids are invited to take part in scientific experiments involving bird beak adaptations then go on a short hike to learn about insect identification. Click here for more information.
Saturday, April 20 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Binkley Baptist Church is holding a forum on Religion, Ethics, and Law in a time of Planetary Crisis and Political Decline. Find out how those three forces work together and separately in our society as we see it now. For more information, click here.
Saturday, April 20 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Knitworthy Yarn is holding a pop-up this Saturday at WomanCraft Gifts. Shop knitting supplies and beautiful yarns while getting tips for your next project. Click here for more information.
Saturday, April 20 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Forest View Elementary in Durham is holding a family fair this Saturday, Petals & Play. The fair celebrates neurodiversity and biodiversity benefitting Hope Creek Academy. Bring the whole family and take part in flower crafting, nature themed games, seed planting, and more. There will be plenty of delicious food and drink available. For more information, click here.
Saturday, April 20 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hempsmith is holding Hemparoo this Saturday at The Plant. The day will be centered around learning and celebrating the hemp plant. Along with the 15 small businesses around the Plant that will be open for business, there will also be different vendors and booths outside to celebrate the day as well. Click here for more information.
Saturday, April 20 12:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Come out to River Park this weekend for some live music. The River Park Concert Series, a free music festival is happening all day, featuring bands Cool Cool Cool, Heat Preachers, The Gone, and more! To see the full lineup, click here.
Saturday, April 20 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Area Youth Ministry, a non-profit Christian organization, is hosting a Dodgeball tournament for all youth in the Triangle. All skill levels are welcome. The team that wins will get a prize. Sign up with your friends or sign up as an individual. For more information, click here.
Saturday, April 20 3:00 p.m.
If you’re heading to the UNC Spring Football game, be sure to bring some non-perishable food with you to donate to Fill The Pantry, an effort to combat food insecurity around our community. For more information, click here.
Saturday, April 20
Check out some more live music on Saturday night at Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew. The set will include almost exclusively original music in their genre bending style. Click here for more information.
Sunday, April 21 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The 34th B-Annual Carrboro and CD Record Show is this Sunday at the Carrboro Century Center. There will be 42 tables of new and used CDs, vinyls, and music memorabilia of all genres. Admission is free. Click here for more information.
Sunday, April 21 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
There’s another chance to check out some live music this weekend. On Sunday at the Cat’s Cradle Back Room with the School of Rock Chapel Hill will be playing their end of season shows. The sets will include best of Creedence Clearwater Revival, best of Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles White Album, and more. A donation at the door kindly requested. Click here for more information.
Sunday, April 21 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This Sunday at Weinstein Fine Art Studio and Gallery is holding an art exhibition with works by Catherine Kramer and Emily Eve Weinstein. Along with the exhibition, they will be holding a celebratory spring sale. For more information, click here.
Sunday, April 21 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come out to Blackwood Farm Park this Sunday for the Climate Challenge Celebration. This month, the Town of Hillsborough has held a climate challenge to encourage citizens to make little changes in their lives to do their part for our environment. The event is coming to an end this weekend with a celebration featuring live music, a climate Q&A, and more! Vendors will be on site selling things and also providing tips you can implement in your daily lives moving forward. For more information, click here.
Sunday, April 21 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Support an excellent cause this weekend at Captain John’s Dockside restaurant with Pet Pals NC’s Healing Paws, Happy Hearts fundraiser. There will be live music by Full Tilt and a live auction featuring art by Steven Ray Miller and Clyde Jones. There will be appetizers, dancing, a cash bar, and door prizes. Click here for more information.
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