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Featured Artists Exhibit September/October 2024
Friday, September 27 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This weekend, you can view the newest exhibit at FRANK Art Gallery. The exhibit features works from Bill McAllister, Susan Finer, Peg Gignoux, and Karli Pendergraft. The opening reception for the exhibit is this Friday night. For more information, click here.
Minrose Gwin presents Beautiful Dreamers, with Gaby Calvocoressi
Friday, September 27 6:30 p.m.
This weekend at Flyleaf, Minrose Gwin will be on hand to discuss her new book, Beautiful Dreamers. Click here for more information.
School of Rock Chapel Hill House Band at The Plant
Friday, September 27 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Come out to The Plant to enjoy some live music this weekend with School of Rock Chapel Hill. The performance is free and open to the public, but donations are being kindly accepted. For more information, click here.
Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market
Saturday, September 28 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. Click here for more information.
The Mockernut Show
Saturday, September 28; Sunday, September 29 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This weekend, Doug Dotson Pottery is holding a 2 day long event, The Mockernut Show. It will be a showing and sale of jewelry, pottery, and rock art. For more information, click here.
The Power of Storytelling in Texts and Textiles
Saturday, September 28 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Carolina Public Humanities is holding an event at the Chapel Hill Public Library this weekend entitled, The Power of Storytelling in Texts and Textiles. The seminar will be showing examples from Africa, the Caribbean, and the American South to examine the ways texts and textiles shaped reality and told stories. Click here for more information.
Sisters Network Triangle Gift For Life Block Walk
Saturday, September 28 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sisters Network Triangle NC is holding a block walk this weekend. The event is free and family-friendly. It’s put together in partnership with medical and community groups to promote breast cancer awareness. Click here for more information.
Asia Fest 2024
Saturday, September 28 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This weekend at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Asian Focus NC is holding Asia Fest 2024. With nearly 100 displays and activities, unique performances and more, there’s going to be a lot to explore and enjoy! The festival will of course offer delicious food and delicacies from several cultures. For more information, click here.
Plein Art Festival
Saturday, September 28 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Duke Park is holding the Plein Air Festival this weekend. Artists will be around the park painting live work during the festival. There will also be plenty of food and activities for the family to enjoy and each work of art made by artists will be on sale to purchase later in the day. For more information, click here.
Elliott Humphries Live at Lanza’s Cafe
Saturday, September 28 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Catch some more live music this weekend at Lanza’s Cafe. Get some delicious food or drinks and sit down and enjoy singer-songwriter Elliott Humphries Americana, folk, pop blend. Click here for more information.
UNC Football vs. Duke 97.9 The Hill Game Broadcast
Saturday, September 28 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Tar Heels look to shake off the tough loss and rebound in a big way against rival Duke this weekend. We’ll have you covered with all the action here on 97.9 The Hill. Our coverage starts with Inside Carolina Live at 1:00, followed by Tar Heel Sports Network Pre-Game Show at 3:00. Kick-off is at 4:00 and we’ll have you covered with all the action during the game as UNC faces off against Duke. Immediately following the game, we’ll have the Tar Heel Sports Network Post-Game Show with all the analysis and recap of the game you’ll need. For more information, click here.
Tar Heel Architectural Walking Tour
Saturday, September 28 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join JJ Bauer, Teaching Assistant Professor of Art and Art History at UNC for a Tar Heel Architectural Walking Tour. You’ll explore many different buildings and campus landmarks from many eras and learn the history of their construction. For more information, click here.
Saxsquatch presents Cryptids with a Cause
Saturday, September 28 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Help bring the weird to our town and join in the Saxsquatch flash mob. Dance along with Saxsquatch to start the night then head over 140 West Franklin Plaza for a live DJ and to get some saxsquatch merch. Click here for more information.
The Hammer of the Scots
Saturday, September 28 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This weekend at the Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, you can catch a performance of The Hammer of the Scots. Be serenaded by Balladeers then enjoy a play about The Hammer of Scots himself, King Edward I of England. Proceeds will go toward the Orange County Historical Museum. For more information, click here.
The Westend Bazaar
Sunday, September 29 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Westend Bazaar is back this weekend. Shop handmade goods from talented local makers, enjoy delicious food, get face painting or fairy hair, and enjoy a day out in our community. For more information, click here.
Rock-N-Shop Record Fair at Motorco Music Hall
Sunday, September 29 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Music lovers are invited to Motorco Music Hall this weekend for the Rock-N-Shop Record Fair. There will be 15 vendors on site selling new and used CDs, vinyl, and memorabilia. Click here for more information.
17th Annual Pepperfest
Sunday, September 29 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
If you’re a pepper lover, come out to The Plant for the 17th annual PepperFest! Enjoy peppers grown on site, a pepper condiment contest, all sorts of pepper food and drink, music, and so much more! For more information, click here.
Beethoven Symphony No. 8: North Carolina Symphony
Sunday, September 29 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The NC Symphony is having a concert this weekend at Memorial Hall. Enjoy an afternoon of classical favorites, featuring Beethoven’s no. 8 symphony. Click here for more information.
School of Rock Chapel Hill House Band at the Carrboro Music Festival
Sunday, September 29 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The annual Carrboro Music Festival is this weekend and the School of Rock Chapel Hill House Band will be performing on the Center Stage. It’s free and open to the public, but SORCH is kindly requesting donations to support their school. For more information, click here.
Community Home Trust’s Meeting and Block Party
Sunday, September 29 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Community Home Trust is having a Meeting and Block Party this weekend at Southern Community Park. Come out and get resources while also enjoying food, live music, and more! Click here for more information.
Hispanic Heritage Kermes and El Futuro’s 20th Anniversary
Sunday, September 29 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate El Futuro’s 20th anniversary with Hispanic Heritage Kermes. Celebrate the Latino culture and their traditions with a day full of music, dance, games, mariachis, food, and so much more! Click here for more information.
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