Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.
Thursday, July 27 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Start the weekend fun early with a movie under the stars at Forest Theater. On select Thursdays through July and August, a family friendly movie will be shown in the beautiful outdoors. This week, catch the excellent, Turning Red. For more information, click here.
Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come back out behind Lantern Restaurant to the Garden Spot for another pop-up event. You can eat burgers, tacos, and cakes all while enjoying live music and cocktails. For more information about the pop-up, click here.
Friday, July 28 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fridays on the Front Porch continues at The Carolina Inn this weekend. Sip on some cocktails or North Carolina beer and enjoy some food from a food truck, while taking in a different artist each week. This week, Emma Livingston will be performing. Click here to view the 2023 schedule.
Friday, July 28 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is holding the opening reception for their newest showing Little Treasures. The exhibition features mixed metal jewelry from Nell Chandler, mixed media and acrylic paintings by Ellie Snow, and pottery by Evelyn Ward. The art will be available for viewing until August 20th, but the opening reception is this Friday. For more information on the exhibition or the opening ceremony, click here.
Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Come out to Spring Haven Farm this weekend to watch a movie with the goats. Fridays are date night where Spring Haven will play a different rom-com. Then on Saturday night, they’ll play a G or PG movie great for the whole family. Bring your own blanket and food and enjoy a movie while giving a goat a head scratch. Click here to get your tickets.
Friday, July 28; Saturday, July 29; Sunday, July 30 all day
Come out and view some art in the downtowns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough with the Uproar Festival of Public Arts. High-impact, outdoor art pieces will be on display everyday until August 12th. The public will be able to vote on their favorite piece. For more information, click here.
Saturday, July 29 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Come out and paint your dog or cat for a good cause this weekend. Paws4Ever is holding a painting class fundraiser this weekend at Painted Grape. A percentage of the profits will be going to benefit Paws4Ever. Click here to register.
Saturday, July 29 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy some live music this weekend at Dingo Dog Brewing Company. If you missed them last weekend, the Hot Raccoons will be playing again this weekend. Learn more about the Hot Raccoons here.
Saturday, July 29 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Come out to the newly renovated Lumina Theater for Movies on the Green. Throughout the summer, Lumina will be airing many classic movies, including some family friendly choices. This week, they will be showing the classic, Finding Nemo. Click here to get your tickets.
Sunday, July 30 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the outdoors with a guided tour of the West Point on the Eno’s historic grounds and buildings. During your tour, you’ll hear stories about the people who lived and worked there. For more information about the tours, click here.
Sunday, July 30 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Start your Sunday morning with some jazz at Lanza’s Cafe. Joseph Silvers and Hunter MacDermut will be playing their original jazz compositions. For more information, click here.
Sunday, July 30 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy some brews while meeting some adoptable pets this weekend. Independent Animal Rescue will be at Dingo Dog Brewing for you to meet your new best friend. Stick around after the pet fair for an adult Book Fair with Flyleaf. Not only will Flyleaf have books at the Book Fair, but also merch. Bull City Eatery food truck will be on-site for you to enjoy between the fairs. Learn more about the pet fair and the book fair.
Sunday, July 30 7:00 p.m.
Come out Sunday night to Southern Village for Sunday Night Live on the Village Green for some live music. It’s a double bill this weekend with The Whiskey Honeys and Too Much Fun. Tips for the musicians are encouraged, but there’s no cover charge. Click here for more information.
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