Check out the fun and exciting events happening around our community this weekend!

Friday, November 18 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 19 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Start your holiday shopping early with the Alternative Gift Market at the United Church of Chapel Hill. Vendors will be selling crafts from around the world, such as jewelry, scarves, ceramics, and much more. Proceeds from the market will go to support Church World Service, Habitat for Humanity, and the IFC’s Family Support Program. For more information about the Alternative Gift Market, click here.

Saturday, November 19 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

There’s another chance to shop handmade crafts for your loved ones for the holidays. The Durham Art Walk Holiday Market is this Saturday, featuring art from several local artists. When you’re done with shopping, there will be live music for you to enjoy and several delicious restaurants for you to choose from. For more information about what you’ll be able to enjoy at the Durham Art Walk Holiday Market, click here.

Saturday, November 19 2:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Carolina football’s season continues as they take on Georgia Tech this Saturday, aiming for their 10th win. Tune into our coverage starting at 2:30 with Inside Carolina Live. Following IC we’ll have you covered with the Tar Heel Sports Network Pre-Game show at 4:30. Kickoff is at 5:30 and stay tuned with us so you don’t miss a second of the action. Following the game, we’ll have all the post-game analysis you can need with the Tar Heel Sports Network Post-Game show. Click here to start streaming!

Saturday, November 19 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Paws4Ever will be holding an art show fundraiser with proceeds going to help them continue their mission of finding as many pets a home as they can. Local art will be on sale and there will be live music by The Mood Enhancers. There’ll be a chance for you to win prizes with a raffle and there will be an auction held as well. Click here to learn more about what to expect.

Saturday, November 19 6:00 p.m.

Support another great cause with the Animal Protection Society of Durham’s Tails at Twilight party. There will be a cocktail hour along with auctions, live entertainment, a three-course meal and more. For more information about this event and how you can support the great cause, click here.

Saturday, November 19 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Durham Bottling Company will be airing more showings of A Doll House Part 2 by RedBird Theater Company. The fun story of Nora from Henrik Ibsen’s work A Doll House continues in this fabulous play. To get your tickets, click here.

Sunday, November 20 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Come out to downtown Pittsboro for their Christmas tree lighting. There will be a musical portion of the event preceding the tree lighting starting at 4:00. A special guest will also be making an appearance as well, Santa will be joining the crowd for the lighting of the tree. Don’t miss performances and one of the first tree lightings of the season. For more information about what you can expect from Pittsboro’s Holly Days, click here.

Monday, November 21 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The fun doesn’t have to stop on Sunday. Come out to PNC Arena on Monday night to watch UNC’s club hockey team take on the NC State IcePack in the Governor’s Cup. Don’t miss the action! Click here to get your tickets!

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