Friday, June 23 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Start your weekend at the Carolina Inn for Fridays on the Front Porch. Enjoy some live music while you sip on a handcrafted cocktail or a North Carolina beer. Food trucks will be on hand serving food as well. Click here to view the lineup.
Friday, June 23 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The 9th annual Freight Train Blues concert series starts this weekend in Carrboro. The concert series celebrates the life and legacy of blueswoman Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten. This week’s lineup features gospel group Faith Harmony and shout gospel band Mangum & Company . Click here for more information.
Saturday, June 24 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come out to Hillsborough for Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day. You and the whole family can enjoy a day of free activities around various historical sights in Hillsborough, including a ghosts of Hillsborough presentation in the Old Town Hillsborough. For more information, click here.
Saturday, June 24, all day
Chelsea Theater’s “Chelsea Classics” series continues this weekend. The 28 film selection includes independent films, international favorites, underseen Hollywood classics, and more. The showings start this weekend with a double showing of John Cassavetes films, Love Streams and Husbands. Click here to get your tickets.
Saturday, June 24 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Come out to Kidzu this weekend for Rainbow Story Time. All families are invited to enjoy the readings of diverse children’s books and take part in arts and crafts that are in support of Pride Month. The event is free and open to everyone, hosted in Kidzu’s Garden. Click here for more information.
Saturday, June 24 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Come out and gather with members of our community for Binkley Baptist Church’s Black Lives Matter vigil. Gather together to honor and remember the victims of police brutality. There will not be a speaker and it is not a protest. The vigil is for our community to stand together for justice. For more information, click here.
Saturday, June 24 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This weekend, Independent Animal Rescue is holding a Dog Adoption Event. They will be at Sunny Acres pet resort with some wonderful adorable dogs of all ages for you to meet. If you’re looking for a new best friend, find them this weekend. Click here for more information.
Saturday, June 24 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Piedmont Wildlife Center will be holding a Summer Solstice Celebration. For the first time since 2020, they will be opening the door of their cabin so guests can visit their mammal ambassador animals. T-shirts and other merchandise will be on sale, plus the PWC will be unveiling a new mural and library. For more information, click here.
Saturday, June 24 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Yonder and the Orange County Historical Society will be holding a Drink Like A Regulator Day. Enjoy three themed cocktails from the time of the regulators while your host for the evening, Eryk Pruitt, one of the hosts of 97.9 The Hill’s Howdy Hillsborough, shares facts about alcohol consumption in the 1770’s. Space is limited for the event so reserve your spot here.
Saturday, June 24 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Dingo Dog Brewing will be holding a wildly entertaining drag show this weekend. Grab a drink and watch Kiki Diamond and friends entertain the crowd as they dance around the bar and more. Click here for more information.
Saturday, June 24 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Paws4Ever and the Burlington Sock Puppets have partnered together for a fun night in support of pets. Proceeds of all tickets purchased through their link will go to Paws4Ever and aid them to continue helping animals in need in our community. Not only will you get to enjoy a baseball game, but Paws4Ever will have a booth on the concourse where you can meet some adoptable pups! Click here to get your tickets to support Paws4Ever, using the password Paws!
Saturday, June 24 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Lanza’s Cafe will be holding an Indie Short film series. Grab a beverage and enjoy short films made by local and international filmmakers. The short films shown will be in a variety of genres for you to enjoy. You may even be able to meet some of the filmmakers. For more information, click here.
Sunday, June 25 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Chapel Hill will be having their own bazaar this weekend. Everything you love about the Carrboro bazaar will be happening in Chapel Hill this weekend. Local makers will be on-hand selling their handmade crafts and creations and once you’re done shopping, stop into a neighboring restaurant or bar for food and drinks. Click here for more information.
Sunday, June 25 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Check out some live music this weekend when the School of Rock plays The MOD in Pittsboro for the first time ever. The mid-season preview show will feature sets ‘Best of Pop-Punk,’ Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors, Motley Crue vs. Def Leppard, and more. The show is free, but donations are very appreciated. Click here for more information.
Sunday, June 25 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come out this Sunday to help Hope Renovations celebrate the opening of their new workshop. Games and music will be on-hand to celebrate and food and drinks will be available. Celebrate another year of Hope and get a great glimpse into what they do with this open house. For more information, click here.
Sunday, June 25 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come out to the Corpse Reviver Cocktail Bar in Durham for Drag Bingo this Sunday! Naomi Dix will be hosting the three rounds of bingo. Prizes will, of course, be available for the winners! Specialty cocktails will be available as well. To get your tickets, click here.
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