Weekend Around The Hill: March 1 – March 3

Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.

Thursday, February 29 7:30 p.m.; Friday, March 1 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 2 7:30 p.m.

East Chapel Hill’s showing of Is He Dead is beginning this weekend. The play is based on the Mark Twain comedy. For showtimes, click here.

Friday, March 1 6:00 a.m.

Donate to a good cause starting Friday with Fill the Pantry, put on by UNC Health. Donate non-perishable items at Wegman’s throughout the month of March to help combat food insecurity in our community. Click here for more information.

Friday, March 1 8:00 a.m.

If you’re a photographer, the Department of Environment, Agriculture, and Parks are holding a photography contest. Explore Orange County and take pictures of the beautiful nature we have around us. The theme for this year is “Flora and Pollinators.” They will be accepting submissions through May 31st. For more information about the contest, click here.

Friday, March 1 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This is the last weekend to enjoy Spring Haven’s latest celebration! The baby goat festival is running through March 5th. Come out and spend the day in nature while enjoying the joy of baby goats. Click here for more information.

Friday, March 1 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Pittsboro Gallery of Arts’ new exhibition called Arts Musings starts this weekend and is running through the whole month of March. Come out and view works in all different mediums, including oil, acrylics, pen, watercolor, and more. For more information, click here.

Friday, March 1 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.; Saturday, March 2 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 3 1:30 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.

The Cosmic Rays Film Festival is at Chelsea Theater this weekend.The film festival is an annual celebration of short films that expand on our ideas of film and what it can be. Chelsea will be playing a range of short films Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Click here to learn more about the film festival and what Chelsea will be showing.

Saturday, March 2 9:00 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.

Saturday, March 2 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Carolina Public Humanities is having another lecture this weekend. UNC Experts will be on hand to speak about ancient democracies and how the crises then around ancient democracies may resemble or differ from our current crises. Click here for more information.

Saturday, March 2 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The 12th annual St Paul Village Community 5K Walk/Run is happening this Saturday. There are 14 different age groups to participate in and the top 3 performers will receive prizes and awards. Proceeds will go toward St. Paul Village. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 2 9:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Chapel Hill Zen Center rescheduled their introduction to zen meditation class. If you’ve been looking to get into zen meditation, now is the perfect opportunity. No experience is required to take part in the class. For more information on the class and Chapel Hill Zen Center, click here.

Saturday, March 2 10:30 a.m.

This weekend, Flyleaf Books will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the book The Paperbag Princess with their lead children’s bookseller Jamie K. Click here for more information.

Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Come out to Raphael and St. John’s Coptic Orthodox Church for an Egyptian Festival. There will be Egyptian souvenirs and Mediterranean food for you to enjoy. For the kids, there will be face painting and children’s activities. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 2 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, March 3 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This Saturday, Floraffiti is holding a planting workshop. Supplies will be provided for you and anyone 13 years or older are welcome. Planting will begin at The ArtsCenter and move around to other spots in Carrboro as time permits. Click here for information.

Saturday, March 2 5:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

CORA is holding their annual Empty Bowls event this weekend at Pittsboro United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. Guests will taste foods from different restaurants and at the end of the night, take home a beautiful handmade bowl. All proceeds from the Empty Bowls fundraiser will go toward helping neighbors in need and striving to build a community without hunger. For more information, click here.

Saturday, March 2 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Come out to The ArtsCenter for their show Tango Love Story. The show blends music with tango quotes and lyrics to craft a beautiful love story. To get your tickets, click here.

Sunday, March 3 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Westend Bazaar is back for their first bazaar of 2024. Shop handmade crafts from local makers, get an original poem written for you, get some fairy hair or body, and so much more! Once you’re done shopping, visit one of the many neighboring restaurants for delicious food. Delicious coffee from Carrboro Coffee Roasters will be sold on site as well. For more information, click here.

Sunday, March 3 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Motorco Music Hall is holding a Record Show this Sunday. The Rock-N-Shop Market will feature 10 vendors selling new and used CDs, vinyl records, and music memorabilia. Admission is free. Click here for information.

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