Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.
Thursday, March 7 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Come out to the Ackland Art Museum for an art history lecture by Shanna Ketchum-Heap of Birds. In this lecture, “Indigenous Performance Politics,” she will look into four artists/artists groups to provide us new interpretations to how we understand the colonial past. If you’d like to attend the lecture, please register here in advance. Click here for more information on the lecture and on Shanna Ketchum-Heap of Birds.
Friday, March 8 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 8 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 8 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
My Muses Card Shop are now offering monthly meditation classes. The classes will be livestreamed on instagram so anyone can join and will be held every second Friday of the month. For more information, click here.
Friday, March 8 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, March 9 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, March 10 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come out to Spring Haven Farm for some St. Patrick’s Day fun at the farm. Enjoy some fresh air and take part in the many activities Spring Haven Farm will have. Click here for more information.
Friday, March 8 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 9 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 10 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May Memorial Library in Burlington are having their Friends of the Library sale starting this Friday. There will be thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs for kids and adults to pick from. There is also a large collection of vinyl to shop through. To view the schedule, click here.
Saturday, March 9 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 9 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This Saturday at the Chapel Hill Public Library, Essential Partners and Interfaith Photovoice are holding a series of workshops to help people hold more constructive, less divisive conversations. Click here to learn more.
Saturday, March 9 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Orange County Historical Society is showing a program entitled ‘Orange County Cotton Mills and Generation of Mill Families.’ The program aims to teach more about the day to day operations of cotton mills as well as teaching us more about the families who ran the mills. For more information, click here.
Sunday, March 10 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Flyleaf’s Second Sunday Poetry series continues this weekend with Debra Kaufman and John Hoppenthaler reading from their new books. Hang out after the readings for an open mic as well. Click here for more information.
Sunday, March 10 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
No Shame Theater is back this weekend and is giving everyone a chance to perform. All acts performed must be original and must be longer than 5 minutes. Your performance can be anything you like: poetry, dance, improv, etc. For more information, click here.
Sunday, March 10 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts are concluding their “It’s All About the Story” exhibit featuring work inspired by Mary Rocap’s song. To cap off the exhibition, Mary Rocap will be performing songs from Mary’s album ‘Deep December Dreams.’ Click here for more information.
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