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.
Orange County Animal Services Pet Adoption Special in Chapel Hill
Friday, July 26; Saturday, July 27; Sunday, July 28 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
All month long at Orange County Animal Services, there is a pet adoption special! During the month of July, the adoption fees for most of the cats and dogs have been reduced. Come out to OCAS and meet your new best friend this month. Click here for more information.
Grow Your World Community Market
Friday, July 26 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Grow Your World is inviting everyone to celebrate their new space in Carrboro with a Community Market. Shop clothes, art, and decor; enjoy some delicious food. Click here to learn more about the market and Grow Your World.
Grow to Life’s Healthy Alternative Preparation & Nutrition Education Series 2024
Friday, July 26 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This Friday, Grow to Life is holding a complimentary cooking class with Wegman’s Chef Blaine. Create your own favorite dishes and learn ways to improve your health and well-being in this interactive, hands-on class. Click here to learn more and register.
Natural Patterns: Flora and Fauna
Friday, July 26 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Come out this Friday to the opening reception of Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ new exhibition, Natural Patterns: Flora and Fauna. View abstract botanical paintings by Ellie Snow and figurative sculptures by Lynn Wartski. Lars Barbary and the Close Shaves will be on hand performing as part of Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. For more information, click here.
‘Chime In’ Open Mic Night
Friday, July 26 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Lanza’s Cafe is holding a Chime In open mic night this weekend. Enjoy spoken word pieces by local poets and bring your own to perform. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first timer, all are invited. Click here for more information.
School of Rock Chapel Hill’s Homecoming Show
Friday, July 26 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Come out to Speakeasy Carrboro to welcome home the School of Rock Chapel Hill House band. The House Band has returned from touring Asheville and Seattle and are playing a send-off homecoming show. Click here for more information.
Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market
Saturday, July 27 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.
You Have To Say Something: A Poetry Workshop with Maura High
Saturday, July 27 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Chapel Hill Zen Center is holding a place-based poetry workshop. The workshop will look at works from Camille Dungy, John Clare, and more other poets while teaching you to look at the natural world and using careful observation to write your own poetry. For more information, click here.
Siler City/Sylvan Community Health Center KidFest
Saturday, July 27 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This Saturday, Piedmont Health is having their second KidFest this summer at the Sylvan Community Health Center in Siler City. KidFest provides access to health and dental services, essential school supplies (while supplies last), and activities and games. Click here for more information.
The Morning of Mindfulness, online with Paula Huffman, BS, RN, ERYT
Saturday, July 27 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The UNC Program on Integrative Medicine is holding a virtual class entitled The Morning of Mindfulness this Saturday. This class will teach you techniques to lower stress and improve your daily mindfulness. For more information, click here.
Binkley Baptist Church’s Black Lives Matter Vigil
Saturday, July 27 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This Saturday, Binkley Baptist Church is holding their monthly Black Lives Matter Vigil. Join members of our community and stand together for justice for victims of police brutality. There are no speakers, it’s not a protest, just a chance for our community to stand together for justice. Click here for more information.
Central Piedmont Community Action’s Back to School Block Party
Saturday, July 27 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Come out to the Carrboro Century Center this Saturday for Central Piedmont Community Action’s Back to School Block Party. The Block Party aims to promote connections amongst families in our community. Bring the kids for a party of music, food, and games. For more information, click here.
Romance in Bloom: A Romance Author Panel at Flyleaf Books
Saturday, July 27 6:00 p.m.
If you’re a book lover, come out to Flyleaf Books Saturday night for a romance author panel. Six authors, Serena Kaylor, Libby Hubscher, Joanna Lowell, Mazey Eddings, Ginny Baird, and Samantha Markum, will be on hand having a conversation about their writing process and the romance genre. Click here for more information.
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