You can view the full Chapelboro Local Events Calendar here. To submit your own event, click here.
A Window Into Waldorf Tours at Emerson Waldorf School
Thursday, November 20 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
This Thursday, Emerson Waldorf is holding their monthly tour. Learn more about their holistic approach to education and see if it’s the right place for your child. Click here for more information.
OCS Family Academy What Every Parent Needs To Know
Thursday, November 20 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Orange Partnership for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth are holding a workshop for parents about preventing vape use and how to help your child quit. For more information, click here.
You Can’t Take It With You by Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman
Thursday, November 20 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 21 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 23 2:00 p.m.
It’s the opening weekend of Playmakers Repertory Company’s new show, You Can’t Take It With You. The story follows the Sycamores, a family with no regard for social norms as their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’ son and the two worlds collide. Click here for more information.
Thanksgiving Food Drive Sponsored by Restoration 1
Friday, November 21 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Give back this Thanksgiving with Olmaz Jewelers, Restoration 1 of Raleigh/Durham, and Deluxe Cleaners or Carrboro and Durham. They are holding a food drive to support the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Now through November 24, bring canned, non-expired, and non-perishable goods to the above locations. Click here to see requested items.
Pittsboro Finally Fridays Art Walk
Friday, November 21 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Pittsboro Finally Fridays Art Walk is back this weekend. Explore the shops around downtown Pittsboro and browse the arts and crafts booths along the Social District. For more information, click here.
Gen Z Reads Animal Farm
Friday, November 21 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This Friday, Epilogue Books is holding a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel Animal Farm. Students from Chapel Hill High, East Chapel Hill High, and Carrboro High will join authors Melissa Faliverno and Alison B. Hart for a read through as part of Fall of Freedom, a nationwide weekend of creative resistance to rising authoritarianism. Click here for more information.
Teen Science Cafe | Exoplanet Watch
Friday, November 21 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Morehead Planetarium’s Teen Science Cafe is back this weekend. Yashasree Gadipalli will be there sharing her work as a citizen scientist with NASA’s Exoplanet Watch project, which uses telescope data to scan for planets outside our solar system. For more information, click here.
Max Roach at 100
Friday, November 21 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This Friday, legendary drummer, composer, and innovator Max Roach will be at Baldwin Theater. He will be joined by composer, multi-instrumentalist, and 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner Tyshawn Sorey and his all-star trio of pianist Aaron Diehl and bassist Harish Raghavan. Click here to get your tickets.
Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market
Saturday, November 22 9:00 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 operating in their winter hours. Click here for more information.
36th Annual Alternative Gift Market
Saturday, November 22 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 23 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The annual Alternative Gift Market is back for its 36th year at United Church of Chapel Hill. Shop jewelry, scarves, handmade paper products, jam, and more. Proceeds from the market support Church World Service, Habitat for Humanity, and Inter-Faith Council for Social Service. For more information, click here.
Golden Fig Carrboro Turns Three!
Saturday, November 22 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Golden Fig Books in Carrboro is turning 3. They’re inviting the public to celebrate with them and take part in a birthday scavenger hunt where prizes will range from 10% off to a free tote bag. Click here for more information.
UNC Football vs. Duke on 97.9 The Hill
Saturday, November 22 1:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Tar Heels look to bring the victory bell home as they face off against Duke this weekend. Our coverage will start at 12:30 with Inside Carolina Live. Listen to the Tar Heel Sports Network Pre-Game Show at 2:30 and stick around as we’ll have all the action for you as the game kicks off at 3:30. Following the game, we’ll have the Tar Heel Sports Network Post-Game Show for you to recap all the action of what will hopefully be a Carolina victory! For more information, click here.
Dingo Turns Seventy!*
Saturday, November 22 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Dingo Dog Brewing is celebrating their 10th birthday and 5 years of the taproom this weekend. There will be live music, delicious food, winter beers, release, and fun! Click here for more information.
Fundraiser/Singalong for Orange Congregations in Mission Food Bank
Saturday, November 22 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Color and Light Community Choir will be performing at the Eno House in Hillsborough. They will be performing a short set and then leading a singalong of popular songs. Proceeds will go towards local food banks. For more information, click here.
The Lavender Social “Social” @ The Plant
Saturday, November 22 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Lavender Social will be a Social this weekend at The Plant. There will be an initial meeting then everyone’s invited to explore The Plant and make their own adventure and check out what else is around The Plant. Wear some purple! Click here for more information.
