Check out the events happening around our community this weekend!
Friday, April 21
Starting this Friday through May 7th, the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties will be holding a Shop, Save, Support fundraiser. Purchase a shop, save, support card from the Justice League and participating businesses will be offering a discount to those that have one. The proceeds of the cards go toward supporting food access and education around our community. For more information, click here.
Friday, April 21 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
West Point on the Eno will be holding a History Explorer Day all about the Mill. Participants will learn about simple machines that make up the mill, discover the history and importance of grist mills in our region, hike to a former mill site, and more! The activities are perfect for kids 5-12. Registration is required. Click here to learn more and to register your group.
Friday, April 21 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Join Chef Yah-I and Grow to Life for their class on Healthy Alternative Preparation and Nutrition Education. Chef Yah-I will teach you the nutrition to best power your body and mind and how to prepare those foods in a way that you will love. For more information, click here.
Friday, April 21 5:30 p.m.
Come out to Flyleaf Books for a reading by Leslie Absher from her book Spy Girl, Queer Daughter. She takes you through her childhood as the daughter of a government employee with a very secretive job and finding her identity later in life. Click here for more information about Leslie Absher and her reading.
Friday, April 21 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, April 22 10:00 a.m.
The Mebane Dogwood Festival starts this weekend! The festivities start Friday night carnival rides and food trucks from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The Mason Lovette band will take the mainstage from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The celebration continues on Saturday with food, arts and crafts vendors, a beer garden and car show, more carnival rides, and more! For more information about the Mebane Dogwood Festival, click here.
Friday, April 21 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
LEVEL will be offering a free artist talk on the rooftop at Attic 506 with Caroline Kearn. Her work includes illustration, machine tufting, and more. She will speak about her experience as a DIY artist as well as the work she has been doing with LEVEL on a mixed-genre book about living with a mild-traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, and her experience with long-COVID. Click here for more information.
Saturday, April 22 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church will be having a Community Tag Sale. Come out and shop pottery, plants, baked goods, and more. The sale will be every Saturday through May 13th. There are also vendor slots available if you’re interested in selling. For more information, click here.
Saturday, April 22 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Hargraves Center will be hosting the 2nd annual Orange-Chatham African American Cultural Festival. The day will celebrate African American culture in the U.S. through the mediums of art, dance, music, drama, and poetry. Food will be provided by Tasty Turkey Que. For more information on performers, click here.
Saturday, April 22 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The ClydeFest is back in Chatham, this time at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center. This art festival is fun for all ages and all are welcome to let out their creativity. Stop by Critterville and paint one of Clyde’s critters or go to the face-painting booth and be the canvas yourself! Click here to learn more about ClydeFest!
Saturday, April 22 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with a Haiti Benefit. Haitian food will be available along with music from Taxicab Preacher, the Marigold Collective, and Shades of Blue. Learn more about sustainable restoration and safe water projects in Haiti from Haitians. Click here for more information on the benefit.
Saturday, April 22 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The UNC chapter of Musical Empowerment will be hosting Mini Fest this weekend in support of their mission to bring free music to lessons to local, underserved kids. Food will be available as you enjoy some free live music For more, click here.
Saturday, April 22 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Spend the day at Craftboro Brewing Depot this Saturday enjoying some delicious brews while you enjoy some great live music from a local artist. Click here for more information on the live music.
Saturday, April 22 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Historic Hillsborough Commission is celebrating 60 years of preserving the Burwell School Historic Site with an annual fundraiser on the grounds. A jazz band will be performing during the cocktail hour then enjoy delicious BBQ, fried chicken, and more for the main course. Auction items will be given out throughout the night. All proceeds go to Burwell. For more information, click here.
Saturday, April 22 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WCOM is holding a murder mystery fundraiser at Carrboro Century Center. Food will be served while you and the group attempt to figure out who murdered the fictional senator. Click here for more information.
Sunday, April 23 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Drop a line at West Point Mill this weekend. They’ll have cane fishing poles for you to check out for the afternoon while you step away from the hustle bustle at West Point on the Eno. Enjoy nature and some old-fashioned fishing this weekend. When you’re done fishing you can also take a tour around West Point Mill and hear stories about people who lived, played, and worked in the area. Click here for more information.
Sunday, April 23 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Finish off the weekend festivities with some live music by the School of Rock Chapel Hill’s Performance Program students. Their sets will include the best of Metallica, the best of Abba, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and more! A $10 donation is requested at the door. For more information, click here.
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