Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.
You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here.
Romance! Culture, Chemicals, or Kismet?
Thursday, February 12 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Carolina Public Humanities will be holding a discussion with teaching assistant professor Sarah Ficke and professor Mark Leary about the culture, history, and science behind romantic feelings. Click here for more information.
Dyani White Hawk: LISTEN
Thursday, February 12 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This weekend, Nasher Art Museum will be showing Listen by Dyani White Hawk. The eight-channel video installation aims to chip away at one of the biggest challenges that faces native people face, the lack of knowledge among the American people regarding Native people. For more information, click here.
Love the Club Open House at The Carolina Club
Friday, February 13 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Carolina Club is having an open house this Friday. Guests are invited to tour the venue, enjoy fun giveaways, take home a complimentary bouquet of flowers, and of course, discover the benefits of being a member of The Carolina Club. For more information, click here.
Palentine’s Day Barn Dance with The Unsustainables
Friday, February 13 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine’s or Palentine’s Day this weekend at Sunrise Community Farm. Bring a loved one and enjoy a concert by The Unsustainables. Click here for more information.
Carolina Skies: Valentine Edition
Friday, February 13 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 14 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Morehead Planetarium. Their Carolina Skies series continues this weekend with a valentine-themed experience. Explore the Chapel Hill sky with tales of love and romance. For more information, click here.
Mardi Gras at the Market
Saturday, February 14 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This Saturday morning, shop at the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market. Shop from local vendors and score delicious produce. Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is operating in their winter hours. During the market this weekend, Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market will be celebrating Mardi Gras. Claudia Sanders of Good Intentions Culinary Services will be sampling New Orleans cuisine using fresh ingredients from the market. Click here for more information.
Used Puzzle Swap
Saturday, February 14 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come out to Flyleaf Books for a puzzle swap this weekend. Bring in gently used puzzles and swap for others in similar condition. Click here for more information.
Silent Saturday Meditation Retreat
Saturday, February 14 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Disconnect from devices this weekend at Kosala Kadampa Buddhist Center with their meditation retreat. Learn how to let go of distractions and find clarity in your mind. For more information, click here.
The Lavender Social’s Rainbow Exchange Vendor Market and Queer Cabaret and Dance Party at Speakeasy
Saturday, February 14 1:00 p.m.
Come out to Speakeasy for the Lavender Social’s rainbow exchange vendor market. Shop unique, handmade goods from local queer vendors. Stick around for some games and the queer cabaret and dance party, hosted by AmanDuh Barron. Click here for more information.
Foundational Documents Talks – The Articles of Confederation
Saturday, February 14 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Orange County Historical Museum is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a year-long series of talks. The series continues this weekend with a discussion on the Articles of Confederation. For more information, click here.
CHDT present Jack & the Beanstalk and Carnival of the Animals
Saturday, February 14 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chapel Hill Dance Theater will be presenting two one-act ballets this weekend, Carnival of the Animals and the debut of Jack & The Beanstalk at Chapel Hill High. Click here for more information.
Cuarteto Casals – Arriga, Shostakovich, and Beethoven
Saturday, February 14 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This weekend at Baldwin Theater, Cuarteto Casals will be performing works from Beethoven, Arriaga, and Shostakovich. For more information, click here.
PJ PARTY Double Feature: Drop Dead Gorgeous & Jawbreaker at Chelsea Theater
Saturday, February 14 10:00 p.m.
Chelsea Theater’s Late Night series is continuing this weekend with a PJ party double feature. This weekend, you can catch Jawbreaker and Drop Dead Gorgeous. Click here for more information.
Fill The Pantry
Sunday, February 15 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Now through the end of February, come out to Wegmans and buy non-perishable items to donate to the Fill The Pantry food drive. This Sunday, Ramses will be there! For more information, click here.
7th Annual Cupid’s Jam
Sunday, February 15 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The 7th annual School of Rock Chapel Hill Cupid’s Jam is this weekend, featuring house bands from School of Rock’s in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Cupid’s Jam will also include sets from local bands Candiland, Good Yard, Locally Sourced Weaponry, and the Danlee Gildersleeve & His Fabulous Funkonauts. Click here for more information.
Daddy Daughter Dance at Camp Chestnut Ridge
Sunday, February 15 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Camp Chestnut Ridge is holding their annual Daddy Daughter dance this weekend. Enjoy dancing, games, refreshments, a photo booth, and of course, music by DJ KJB. Click here for more information.
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