Check out the fun and exciting events happening around our community this weekend!
Friday, December 9 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The Holiday Circle Show is this Friday at The ArtsCenter! Your favorite Circle Show performers will have some special guests with them, including Charles Latham from Charles Latham and the Borrowed Band, and more! Click here to get your tickets!

Saturday, December 10 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Come out to Emerson Waldorf this Saturday for their Winter Faire. The fair will feature children’s activities, a local artisan market, music, and more! There will be fun for the whole family and a great opportunity for you to finish any holiday shopping still left. Click here for more information about Emerson Waldorf Winter Faire.

Saturday, December 10 10:00 a.m. – 5:-00 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Chatham’s Artist Guild studio tour is happening for a second weekend. Come out on Saturday or Sunday to meet 55 artists and learn about their creative process while you view tremendous art, some of which you’ll be able to purchase! For more information about the Chatham Artist Guild, click here!

Saturday, December 10 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

You’ll have another chance to view fantastic art with the Mark Hewitt Pottery Holiday Kiln Opening. The shelves are filled with mugs, tumblers, plates and more for you to view. Shop for some beautiful, handmade pottery to complete your holiday shopping in the best way! For more information, click here.

Saturday, December 10 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Big Spoon Roaster’s Holiday Shop is happening for a second weekend as well. Grab some perfect stocking stuffers with their nut butters and snack bars. You’ll be able to sample the entire catalog and sip some apple cider while you shop. For more information, click here.

Saturday, December 10 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Come get your pictures with Santa with the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. Santa and Mrs. Claus will pose for pictures on the Alliance’s back porch while costumed interpreters will roam the ground sharing stories of the history of Saint Nicholas and singing Christmas carols. Click here to learn more about the holiday joy at the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. Make sure you write a letter to Santa and drop in the North Pole mailbox before you leave downtown on Saturday!

Saturday, December 10 11:00 a.m. – Sunday, December 11 12:00 a.m.

The Concenergy Artists Ball is back this Saturday! The all day event will feature pre-show activities such as a bike show, an emerging artists showcase, and more! The ball will start at 7 with a mixer and a red carpet. Food trucks will also be available for you to enjoy during the pre-game festivities. With so much more, you’re sure to have a fantastic time. Click here for more information!

Saturday, December 10 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Come out to the Seymour Center this Saturday for more holiday fun with Kol Haskalah’s Chanukah party! Drinks will be provided, but please bring a snack or treat to share while you decorate Chanukah cookies. For more information about the Chanukah Party, click here.

Saturday, December 10 8:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Lanza’s Cafe is holding another Saturday Night Fervor. There will be a number of fully formed, dramatic improvisational one-act plays that will be performed. You’ll feel a. wide range of emotions and they will surely make you think. For more information about Saturday Night Fervor, click here.

Sunday, December 11 1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

School of Rock Chapel Hill’s end of season shows continue this weekend! Check out some live music in Cat’s Cradle’s Back Room with School of Rock’s Performance Program Band. They’ll play three sets, including music from The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, and Madonna. Click here for more information.

Sunday, December 11 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

There’s another chance to check out some live music this weekend. Oakboro will be performing some live jazz music at Lanza’s Cafe. Oakboro features a rotating cast of local musicians alongside their core members Becky April and Doug Largent. Click here for the link to Oakboro’s Spotify page and more.

Sunday, December 11 7:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

The live music continues Sunday night with Chapel Hill Philharmonia. Guest conductor Vincent Povazsay will lead the Chapel Hill Philharmonia through a number of classic pieces. For more information, click here.

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