Check out the events happening around our community this weekend.
You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here.
Rocky River Hemp at Pittsboro Farmers Market
Thursday, May 28 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Rocky River Hemp will be at the Pittsboro Farmers Market this Thursday. Shop their full spectrum CBD and hemp derived THC products. Click here for more information.
Orange County Progressives Social Hour
Thursday, May 28 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come out to The Baxter this weekend and meet with Orange County Progressives. They’ll discuss resisting fascism and making democrats better over food, drinks, and games. For more information, click here.
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at “Ancestral Frequencies”
Friday, May 29 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Ackland is offering various tours this weekend. Come out for a half-hour look at a small handful of artworks. Click here for more information.
Flyleaf Trivia
Friday, May 29 6:00 p.m.
Get your friends together and head out to trivia night at Flyleaf Books. All are welcome to join and compete for prizes. Click here for more information.
MUSE
Friday, May 29 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts new exhibition, Mue is now available this week. View work from jeweler Arianna Bara, painter Ryann Carey, and woodworker Pete Rodrigues. The opening reception is this Friday including live music from Steve Fishman & The Pied Vipers. For more information, click here.
Freight Train Blues Music Series
Friday, May 29 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues concert series is back this weekend in the Carrboro Town Commons.Hear performances this weekend from David Childers and Lightnin’ Wells. Click here for more information.
Beach Music Series
Friday, May 29 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
MOSAIC at Chatham Park’s Beach Music Series is back this weekend. The Extraordinaires will be performing this weekend at the Tommy Edwards Stage. For more information, click here.
Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market at University Place
Saturday, May 30 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This Saturday morning, shop at the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market. Shop from local vendors and score delicious produce. Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is now operating in their spring hours. Click here for more information.
Mark Hewitt Pottery Summer Kiln Opening
Saturday, May 30, 10-5pm
Sunday, May 31 noon-5pm
Saturday, June 6 10-5pm
Sunday, June 7 noon-5pm
Looking for something unique and fun to do? Head out to Mark Hewitt Pottery near Pittsboro, NC for their Summer Kiln Opening! Explore the rustic barn filled with beautiful handmade pottery, walk inside a massive wood-fired kiln, stroll by the pond and open fields, and meet fellow pottery lovers. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly experience that feels equal parts art/craft show, country getaway, and treasure hunt! Whether you’re hunting for your favorite coffee mug, the perfect gift, a fun family outing, or a pleasant day trip with friends, this beloved twice-a-year Pittsboro tradition is worth the drive. Click here to learn more!
Triangle Youth Ballet’s Carnival Circus Fun
Saturday, May 30 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Come out to Forest Theater this weekend for Triangle Youth Ballet’s Carnival Circus. Enjoy food, games, and dancing. Click here for more information.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Defenders of Civil Rights Luncheon
Saturday, May 30 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP is having their annual Freedom Fund Defenders of Civil Rights luncheon this Saturday. They will honor local civil rights heroes Adam and Jane Stein, Dr. Michelle Laws and Rev. Robert Campbell. For more information, click here.
Climate Solution Fair
Saturday, May 30 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Haw River Assembly is having a Climate Solutions Fair at The Plant this weekend. Enjoy a day of fun with the whole family and come see how the Haw River Assembly is bringing the community together with climate solutions. Click here for more information.
Chatham Marketplace Birthday Bash
Saturday, May 30 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Chatham Marketplace is celebrating their 20th anniversary this weekend. There will be live music, tastings from vendors, free dinner, and an annual meeting. For more information, click here.
Common Woman Chorus Spring Concert: Illuminate
Saturday, May 30 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Common Woman Chorus is having their spring concert, Illuminate this Saturday. Illuminate is a soulful space for our community to breathe, reflect on our resilience, and lean into hope. Click here for more information.
UpClose: The Durham Fellows & Jordan Bak, Viola
Saturday, May 30 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle continues their UpClose music series with a performance by The Durham Fellows and Jamaican American violist Jordan Bak. For more information, click here.
DOJO Day: Food, Anime, and Sumo Culture
Sunday, May 31 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Come out to Waverly Place for Dojo Day. There will be samples and lunch specials Matsumoto Craft Ramen, a live sumo demonstration by Raijin Sumo, vendors, and more! Click here for more information.
DeFi Wines Release Party and Onigiri Pairing with Roses
Sunday, May 31 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Botanist and Barrel in Cedar Grove will be celebrating the newest DeFi wine releases this weekend. They’ll be pouring flights of their newest DeFi vintages, including some brand new wines, alongside fresh vintages of your favorites. For more information, click here.
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