Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.
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Friday, May 10, all day
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, May 10; Saturday, May 11; Sunday, May 12 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Spring Haven Farm. Pet the goats, ride the tractor train, and shop around the store. Make a card for mom and enjoy a picnic in the beautiful weather. For more information, click here.
Friday, May 10 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Lanza’s Cafe is hosting a poetry open mic night. Whether you’re a regular performer or performing for the first time, you’re invited to share your thoughts and emotions. For more information, click here.
Friday, May 10 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Freight Train Blues Concert Series continues this Friday in Carrboro. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy some fantastic roots music. This Friday you can check out Music Maker Blues Revue ft. Albert White, Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen, and Jimbo Mathus. For more information, click here.
Friday, May 10 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Come out to The Plant for a singles dating event. Unlike speed-dating, this is just an opportunity for single people to mix and mingle and socialize. Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 11 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Pick out some fresh produce at the Chapel Hill Farmers Market. You can find flowers, vegetables, fruit, and more. The market will be closing an hour early this weekend so make sure to come early to get your produce! For more information, click here.
Saturday, May 11 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This weekend at Weavers Grove, Habitat for Humanity is holding a Women Build Mega Building Bash. The build will start with a female drumline and the build will continue with a live DJ. Along with the build, there will be a balloon arch that you’re invited to take pictures in front of. Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 11 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Meet up at Rougarou for a tour around Chapel Hill of all the beautiful churches around our town. With gothic styles and neoclassical styles, there are plenty of beautiful style churches to view and enjoy. Also by Chapel Hill Walking Tour, take an eerie walk around Chapel Hill to the most unnerving true crime locations around our town. Click here for more information on the church tour and the true crime tour.
Saturday, May 11 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
School of Rock is celebrating their 7th birthday and you’re invited to their Birthday Bash. There will be prizes, surprises, t-shirts while supplies last, and of course, live music. For more information, click here.
Sunday, May 12 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate your graduates this weekend at The Carolina Inn with a Graduation Brunch. Their executive Chef has prepared a delicious menu that will be the perfect way to celebrate this big moment in your graduates’ lives. Book your reservation here.
Sunday, May 12 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Mom and Mother figures at the Sheraton this weekend with their Mother’s Day Brunch. There will be a delicious brunch buffet that the whole family will enjoy. To book your reservation, click here.
Sunday, May 12 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Bazaar is back this weekend. Shop handmade crafts by local vendors, get fairy hair and face paint done, enjoy some live music, and get some delicious food and drink from the food trucks that will be available. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, May 14 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Extend the weekend fun to Tuesday by coming out to Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brews for the book release of Blood Red Summer. Dale Edwards will have a conversation with author Eryk Pruitt about the book. For more information, click here.
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