Weekend Around The Hill: October 21 – October 23

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

Wednesday, October 19, all day – Sunday, October 23, all day

Celebrate the 5th edition of Film Fest 919 this weekend. Get your tickets now and enjoy early screenings of the most critically acclaimed films of the season, including Devotion which will kick off the festival on Wednesday night. Click here to see the rest of the films that will be shown.

Friday, October 21, all day

The Halloween festivities continue with Built Story this weekend. You can take several self-guided tours by downloading their app everyday until Halloween. The tours offered include Raleigh’s most terrifying ghosts, spirits, and haunts and Halloween homes in South Duham. For more information, click here.

Friday, October 21 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

This Friday, Lanza’s Cafe will be hosting an open mic night. No sign ups are needed and the selection is random. Come show off your talents while enjoying the delicious refreshments Lanza’s has to offer. Click here to learn more.

Friday, October 21 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 22 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Rubenstein Arts Center at Duke University will be hosting a free screening of the award-winning documentary Far East Deep South. The director, Larissa Lam will be there to answer questions on the documentary, which discusses the history of Chinese immigrants and the segregated south. And come out Saturday for a free screening of short films from New Day films, such as Deadly Deception and more. For more information on the documentary, click here. For more information on the short story showing, click here.

Saturday, October 22 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 23 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Alamance Artisans Extravaganza returns after a two year hiatus! 21 artists will be on hand to showcase and sell their unique work, which will include pottery, jewelry, and more. The event is free and open to the public. Find the perfect gifts for your family members early this year. For more information about the Alamance Artisans Extravaganza, click here.

Saturday, October 22 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Come out to The Goathouse Refuge this Saturday for a fun night of live music, origami, refreshments, and of course, cats! For more information about the Feline Fall Festival, click here.

Saturday, October 22 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Enjoy some local music this weekend at Sleepy Fest, hosted by Sleepy Cat Records. There will be dozens of local artists performing and a makers mart where you can shop homemade goods by local artisans and small businesses. Click here for more information on Sleepy Fest!

Saturday, October 22 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Festifall continues for its third and final week. 20-30 artists will be on hand showcasing their work and gourmet hand food and drinks will be available. The art that you will be able to observe and experience include dance groups, poetry, paintings, and more. For more information on Festifall, click here.

Saturday, October 22 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Goldfish Swim School will be hosting a trick or treat event. Several businesses have been invited to decorate change huts and tables so your kids can walk around Goldfish and show off their costumes while getting candy and treats. Popcorn, cotton candy, and a balloon twister will be available. The event is free and the first 500 kids will get a trick or treat bag with the Goldfish mascot on it. For more information, click here.

Saturday, October 22 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Ever wanted a hand-painted picture of your pet? Now’s your chance! Paws4ever has organized Paint Your Pet! Paint it Forward at Wine and Design Chapel Hill. Get your tickets and send in a picture of your pet and they will have it transferred onto a canvas ready for you to paint. An artist will be on hand to help you make a masterpiece. Bring your own beverages and start painting! To get your tickets, click here!

Saturday, October 22 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Check out all that downtown Chapel Hill has to offer while enjoying some live music from local musicians! This Saturday’s lineup will include Slippery Hill at Epilogue Books, and Stevan Jackson at Tallula’s. For more information, click here.

Saturday, October 22 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

The celebrations continue for the NAACP of Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s 75th anniversary. The Diamond Year Gala will be hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill. Get your tickets for celebratory dinner and dancing with guest host Phil Ford and music by Liquid Pleasure. For more information, click here.

Sunday, October 23 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grow To Life will be hosting a Building Community Block Party at Winnmore Village Green. The party will feature a raffle, local and vegan food, music, art, and more. Build and strengthen community ties and celebrate Black culture with Grow to Life. Event is free and open to the public. Click here for more information.

Sunday, October 23 :130 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate fall at NC Botanical Garden with some hands-on nature activities. Craft a flower crown and magic wand, meet carnivorous plants, meet live animals and more. Registration is encouraged ahead of time so register today for a fun day of nature and art with your family. Click here for more information.

Sunday, October 23 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy the outdoors and more live music at the second annual Blaze Orange event! Live bands, craft brews, and food trucks will be on hand. The event is free, but a $25 donation is encouraged and will go toward design, building, and maintaining the Mountain-to-Sea trail. For more information, click here.

Sunday, October 23 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Learn more about America’s first public university and the old village with this Heart of the Hill walking tour. You’lll walk up one side of Franklin Street and down the other as you hear stories from people that lived along the street. To register for the walking tour, click here.

Sunday, October 23 3:00 p.m.

Continue celebrating the NAACP of Chapel Hill-Carrboro on Founding Day. Gather at the Hargraves Center on Sunday, the exact date and location of the branch’s organizational meeting. Honor the past and celebrate the future of the NAACP with our community and members of local faith communities. For more information about Founding Day, click here.

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