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SUMMARY:Rainbow Readers Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chatham Pride Alliance and 79°West for this month’s Rainbow Readers Book Club\, an evening of great conversation and community hosted on Thu\, Jun 11\, 6pm-7:30pm. This month\, they’re diving into The Magician\, by Colm Tóibín. \nFor more information\, contact Dan at dan@chathampride.org. Participation is free\, and all are welcome. This event takes place indoors. 79°West is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. Pets are not allowed. Part of MOSAIC at Chatham Park. See all events at MOSAIC. \nBOOK SUMMARY \nThe Magician opens in a provincial German city at the turn of the twentieth century\, where the boy\, Thomas Mann\, grows up with a conservative father\, bound by propriety\, and a Brazilian mother\, alluring and unpredictable. Young Mann hides his artistic aspirations from his father and his homosexual desires from everyone. He is infatuated with one of the richest\, most cultured Jewish families in Munich\, and marries the daughter\, Katia. They have six children. On a holiday in Italy\, he longs for a boy he sees on a beach and writes the story Death in Venice. He is the most successful novelist of his time\, winner of the Nobel Prize in literature\, a public man whose private life remains secret. He is expected to lead the condemnation of Hitler\, whom he underestimates. His oldest daughter and son\, leaders of Bohemianism and of the anti-Nazi movement\, share lovers. He flees Germany for Switzerland\, France\, and\, ultimately\, America\, living first in Princeton and then in Los Angeles. In this “exquisitely sensitive” (The Wall Street Journal) novel\, Tóibín has crafted “a complex but empathetic portrayal of a writer in a lifelong battle against his innermost desires\, his family\, and the tumultuous times they endure” (Time)\, and “you’ll find yourself savoring every page” (Vogue).
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/rainbow-readers-book-club/
LOCATION:79° West\, 120 Mosaic Blvd\, Suite 120\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs,Books and Literature,Community Events,LGBT+,Weekly Nightlife,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana\, hosted every Thursday\, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! \nThis free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/storytime-with-johanna-banana/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Community Events,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Families,Fearrington,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Nights at NC Arts Incubator
DESCRIPTION:Join the NC Arts Incubator for Open Mic Nights hosted every second Wednesday\, 6pm-8pm. Music\, poetry\, and spoken-word works are encouraged. Sign-up opens at 5:30pm. Next door\, The Chatham Rabbit will be open and selling coffee. \nSee more events hosted by the NC Arts Incubator.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/open-mic-nights-at-nc-arts-incubator/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:NC Arts Incubator\,  223 N Chatham Ave\, Siler City\, NC\, 27344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events,Food and Drink,Music,Open Mics,Performing Arts,Poetry,Storytelling,Weekly Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Poetry at The Plant
DESCRIPTION:Come out for Poetry at The Plant on the second Wednesday of every month\, 6pm-7pm. Enjoy an hour of original poetry from regional poets in the Fair Game Beverage Company Wheelhouse Tasting Room (and enjoy a drink and meal while you’re at it)! \nLocal NC beers\, wines\, ciders\, and craft cocktails will be available at the bar. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento. This event is free and takes place indoors. The Plant is wheelchair accessible\, and additional accommodations are available upon request. Free parking is available on-site. No pets allowed\, please. See more events at The Plant. See more events at Fair Game Beverage Company. Fair Game Beverage Company is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/poetry-at-the-plant/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:The Plant\, 220 Lorax Lane\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Food and Drink,Networking & Meet-Ups,Open Mics,Performing Arts,Poetry,Weekly Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Goldston Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join the Goldston Writers Group\, hosted on the second Wednesday of every month\, 10:30am-12pm at the Goldston Public Library. Whether you’re an expert writer or just getting started\, the Goldston Writers Group is for individuals to come together and pursue the art of writing. At the beginning of the session\, participants will receive a prompt and are encouraged to write a brief paragraph to share. After the writing prompt\, participants can work independently or in groups on their own personal pieces.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/goldston-writers-group/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Goldston Library\, 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road\, Goldston\, 27252\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Community Events,Networking & Meet-Ups
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana\, hosted every Thursday\, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! \nThis free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/storytime-with-johanna-banana/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Community Events,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Families,Fearrington,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night at Fair Game Beverage Company
DESCRIPTION:Call all performing artists! Fair Game Beverage Company\, located at The Plant in Pittsboro\, hosts its Open Mic Night on the first Wednesday of every month\, 6pm-9pm. Bring your talent – originals\, covers\, comedy\, stories\, or poetry! Or just come spectate and listen to local artists. Hosted by Danny Whipple. \nLocal NC beers\, wines\, ciders\, and craft cocktails will be available at the bar. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento. This event is free and takes place indoors. The Plant is wheelchair accessible\, and additional accommodations are available upon request. Free parking is available on-site. No pets allowed\, please. See more events at The Plant. See all events at Fair Game Beverage Company. Fair Game Beverage Company is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/open-mic-night-at-fair-game-beverage-company/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Fair Game Beverage Company\, 192 Lorax Lane\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Food and Drink,Music,Open Mics,Performing Arts,Poetry,Storytelling,Weekly Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Writer's Office Hours with Margot Lester
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Writer’s Office Hours with Margot Lester\, held on the first Wednesday of every month\, 1:30pm-3:30pm. Writers of all ages and abilities can stop by the Writer’s Room and ask Margot anything! She’ll tap her decades of experience as an award-winning journalist and author to answer your questions — and\, if you like\, offer feedback on your work. Margot can help\, whether you want to author a memoir\, produce a better school project\, craft an online dating profile\, write a report for work\, or pen something entirely different. No reservations necessary\, just drop in. \nThis free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/writers-office-hours-with-margot-lester/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
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SUMMARY:NCPS Poetry Readings at McIntyre's
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for their monthly NCPS Poetry Reading\, hosted on the last Sunday afternoon of every month. Readings are sponsored by the North Carolina Poetry Society (NCPS). Upcoming readings are detailed and linked below: \n\nSun\, Apr 26\, 2pm-3pm NCPS April Reading with Michael Hettich\, Narya Rose Deckard\, & Mark Cox.\nSun\, May 31\, 2pm-3pm NCPS May Reading with Scott Owens\, Rob Merritt\, & Lucinda Trew.\n\nThis free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/ncps-poetry-readings-at-mcintyres/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Poetry,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
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SUMMARY:Craig Johnson: The Brothers McKay
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Craig Johnson: The Brothers McKay on Sat\, May 30\, 11am-12pm in The Fearrington Barn. They are delighted to welcome Craig Johnson back to Fearrington Village for his new book\, The Brothers McKay. To attend this ticketed event\, simply purchase one copy of The Brothers McKay from McIntyre’s\, and they will tuck two tickets in your book. This event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village. \nBOOK SUMMARY \nWhen Pepper McKay\, one of the most hated men in Absaroka County\, is found murdered on his ranch in Crazy Woman Canyon\, suspects aren’t in short supply. But Sheriff Walt Longmire’s attention is on those who had gathered for a family meeting that evening\, McKay’s very different sons: a smooth-talking charmer\, a cosmopolitan journalist\, a reclusive monk\, and a half-Native ranch hand who keeps the place running. Each had a motive. Each claims he’s innocent. As Walt investigates what happened that night at the O-Kay Lodge\, he’s pulled into a tangle of old grudges and long-buried secrets. Then the case takes a sharp turn: a second body surfaces\, and a wildfire tears through the canyon\, trapping Walt and forcing him into a fight for his life as both the killer and the elements close in. \nAUTHOR BIO \nCraig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries\, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire. He is a two-time recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction\, multiple Will Rogers Medallion Awards\, and his novella Spirit of Steamboat was the first One Book Wyoming selection. Craig is the 2025 recipient of the Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Contributions to Western Literature. He lives in Ucross\, Wyoming\, with a population of 26.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/craig-johnson-the-brothers-mckay/
LOCATION:Fearrington Barn\, 500 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Authors Events,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington
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SUMMARY:Poetry at The Plant: On The Road to Climate Action Day
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a special edition of Poetry at The Plant: On The Road to Climate Action Day on Thu\, May 28\, 6pm-7pm\, in collaboration with the Haw River Assembly for The Plant’s Climate Solutions Fair. Featured poets include Andrew Taylor-Troutman\, Benjamin Manifold\, Mick Hammer\, Keith Megginson\, Sheila Kannappan\, and Billie Hinton. Please email melissa@fairgamebeverage.com if you would like to be one of the featured poets for this themed event or for any of The Plant’s regularly scheduled 2nd Wednesday poetry events. \nSip and shop the Chatham Beverage District\, part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail\, with local beers from bmc brewing\, wines and ciders from Starrlight\, spirits from Fair Game\, and sake from Koshu. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento. \nThis event takes place indoors in The Wheelhouse at Fair Game Beverage Company. Most events are rain or shine; if they are in a position of having to cancel\, they will try to do so well in advance. Free parking is available onsite. Leashed\, well-behaved pets are allowed outside; pet policies may vary by individual business. The Plant is accessible to guests and will do its best to accommodate any additional requests. Please contact music@theplantnc.com with any accommodation requests or accessibility concerns. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/poetry-at-the-plant-on-the-road-to-climate-action-day/
LOCATION:The Plant\, 220 Lorax Lane\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Food and Drink,Green Events,Performing Arts,Poetry,Weekly Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana\, hosted every Thursday\, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! \nThis free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/storytime-with-johanna-banana/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Community Events,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Families,Fearrington,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Brigid Washington: Salt\, Sweat\, and Steam
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Brigid Washington\, Salt\, Sweat & Steam\, in discussion with Cynthia Greenlee on Sat\, May 23\, 11am-12pm. This free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village. \nBOOK SUMMARY \nRich with detail\, Salt\, Sweat & Steam takes readers inside America’s top culinary school and shows what’s really required to become a chef: from brutal\, unpaid internships and grueling practical exams to late-night vending machine dorm-room dinners while trudging through the rarefied world of fine wine. As editor of the school’s newspaper\, “La Papillote\,” Washington\, a Trinidadian\, meets and interviews food-world luminaries such as Jerome Bocuse\, Daniel Boulud\, and Thomas Keller and savors the joys of a life devoted to food. She puts us all in her kitchen clogs as she finally achieves the perfect mise-en-place both in and out of the dignified kitchen of The Culinary Institute of America. Unwilling to accept a future that was anything but delicious\, readers follow along Washington’s high-octane journey through the rigors and rewards of the country’s most elite cooking school. \nAUTHOR BIOS \nBrigid Washington is a Trinidadian food writer who has covered a variety of topics\, including Caribbean food and culture as it intersects with life in the United States. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America\, Washington is the author of Coconuts. Ginger. Shrimp. Rum and Caribbean Flavors for Every Season. Her writing has appeared in Bon Appétit\, Food & Wine\, Garden & Gun\, Harper’s Bazaar\, Southern Living\, The New York Times\, and a number of other publications. She serves as the vice chair of the journalism committee for the James Beard Foundation. She lives with her husband and two children in Raleigh\, North Carolina. \nDr. Cynthia Greenlee is a James Beard Award-winning writer and historian based in Durham. Her work has been everywhere from the New York Times to the Atlantic\, and in multiple volumes of Best American Food Writing and Best American Science and Nature Writing/ She is the editor of the just-released If Memory Serves: Stories from the Table\, an anthology of 42 authors writing about food and memory from around the world. She also serves as deputy editor of special projects at the Guardian US.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/brigid-washington-salt-sweat-and-steam/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana\, hosted every Thursday\, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! \nThis free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/storytime-with-johanna-banana/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Community Events,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Families,Fearrington,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Nancy Johnston Hall: Sweet Fields Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Nancy Johnston Hall\, Sweet Fields Beyond in conversation with Susan Ketchinr on Sat\, May 16\, 2pm-3pm. This free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village. \nBOOK SUMMARY \nTHE YEAR IS 1837. When widow Louisa Evans\, with no belongings or purpose\, joins her sister and brother-in-law on a 700-mile arduous trek by wagon train from Pennsylvania\, she hopes for a fresh start. Their destination is the Black Hawk Purchase\, a wild\, unsettled expanse along the Mississippi\, soon to be called Iowa. And the journey west is only the beginning… When tragedy strikes\, Louisa and her brother-in-law\, Isaac\, must build a farm alone on virgin land\, enduring backbreaking labor\, shared grief\, and impossible moral choices. Through her unflinching journal\, Louisa records each trial in a voice both lyrical and candid\, a widow’s quiet passage from invisibility toward self-possession. \nAUTHOR BIOS \nFor her first novel\, Nancy Johnston Hall chose to write a fictionalized version of her own ancestors’ stories\, who were among the first to settle in the Blackhawk Territory—present-day Iowa. An evocative letter passed down in her family from the real Louisa Evans\, her great-great-grandmother\, inspired the literate\, introspective voice of her fictional Louisa’s journal. Because she’s happiest when she’s in her creative zone\, Nancy retired reluctantly from her career as an award-winning medical journalist and documentary filmmaker. As co-owner of a health communication company—her dream job—she wrote everything from brochures and books to television PSAs\, documentary scripts\, billboard slogans\, on and on. When she and her husband moved from Minnesota to North Carolina\, she found a new form of writing—personal essays. When she ran out of “life” to write about\, her writing group suggested she try fiction. Oh my goodness\, as her protagonist\, Louisa\, would say\, is she happy she followed their advice? Nancy now lives in the deep woods near Chapel Hill with her husband and has begun a second novel about England and Paris during the 1920 and 30s. \nSusan Ketchin is an author\, editor\, and teacher who lives in Chapel Hill. Author of The Christ-Haunted Landscape: Faith and Doubt in Southern Fiction (University Press of Mississippi)\, essays\, and short fiction\, Ketchin has taught creative writing at Duke University and North Carolina State University. She has served as Associate Editor at Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill\, fiction editor at Southern Exposure and DoubleTake Magazines\, and fiction and poetry editor of the St. Andrews Review. She is currently an editor with the North Carolina Writers’ Network’s Critique and Editing Service. Ketchin enjoys leading workshops and retreats in creative writing\, songwriting\, and publishing your works\, most recently with the Arts School in Carrboro\, NC. 
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/nancy-johnston-hall-sweet-fields-beyond/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Authors Events,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220143
CREATED:20260418T192633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T192633Z
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SUMMARY:Jayne Anne Phillips: Small Town Girls
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Jayne Anne Phillips\, Small Town Girls: A Writer’s Memoir on Sat\, May 16\, 11am-12pm. This free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village. \nBOOK SUMMARY \nTender\, inviting\, sparkling with wisdom and open-heartedness\, Small Town Girls is part coming-of-age story\, part social history\, Jayne Anne Phillips’s most personal\, most accessible book yet—a love letter to the place and the people who have shaped her perceptions and her writing. \nAUTHOR BIOS \nJayne Anne Phillips is the author of Black Tickets\, Machine Dreams\, Fast Lanes\, Shelter\, MotherKind\, Lark and Termite\, Quiet Dell\, and Night Watch\, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2024. Her work has been a finalist once for the National Book Award and twice for the National Book Critics Circle Award. The recipient of Guggenheim\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Howard\, Bunting\, and Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships\, she is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She lives in Boston and New York.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/jayne-anne-phillips-small-town-girls/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Authors Events,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220143
CREATED:20260108T103537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T151436Z
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SUMMARY:NC History Book Club: Between the Lines
DESCRIPTION:As part of Chatham County’s year-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday\, the Chatham County Historical Association (CCHA) is hosting an NC History Book Club: Between the Lines\, held on the third Saturday of every month in 2026\, from 9:30am-10:30am. This monthly book club will explore North Carolina’s rich history through engaging nonfiction. Whether you’re a lifelong history lover or are simply curious about the people and events that shaped our state\, join CCHA for conversation and lively discussion. \nRegister here for the June 2026 session\, where you will discuss Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers by David Wright and David Zoby. Fire on the Beach explores the dangers of 19th-century coastal transportation along North Carolina’s “Graveyard of the Atlantic\,” where ships carrying goods and people faced constant danger. Through the story of Richard Etheridge and the all-black crew of the US Life-Saving Service\, the crew faced discrimination and the dangers of the Atlantic\, yet rose to heroism in their service. Participation is free\, and you are welcome to bring friends. This month’s event takes place Sat\, Jun 20\, 9:30am-10:30am at the Chatham County Courthouse and Historical Museum. \nAll are welcome\, and admission is free. To register and for more information\, click here. This event takes place indoors. The Courthouse and Historical Museum is ADA-accessible. Free parking is available across the street in front of the Chatham County Government Annex. No pets allowed. This event is part of our Chatham Celebrates America 250 initiative. See more America 250 events. See more events hosted by The Chatham Historical Association.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/nc-history-book-club-between-the-lines/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Chatham County Historical Museum\, 9 Hillsboro St\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Book Clubs,Books and Literature,Community Events,History and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
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CREATED:20250318T004216Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm\, hosted Mon\, May 11-Fri\, May 15\, 9am-5pm\, brings together Clapping Hands Farm alums and brand new people who share the experience of being young adults who value living intentionally and creatively in a community. You do not have to identify as an artist to come to this camp\, but you will explore the artistic process both for the joy of creating and seeing what these creative endeavors can show and teach you about how to live. Activities will include: \n\nGetting messy with visual arts.\nMoving and grooving with music and dance.\nDiving deep into your journals\, stories\, and conversations.\nGetting silly with random activities.\nProtecting space for some “serious” relaxation.\nPlaying hard with some big all-camp games.\n\nThe day will include a variety of workshops in the morning and afternoon: \n\nDrumming\, songwriting\, and music jams.\nBook and printmaking.\nFinger painting and body art.\nForaging and nature mandalas.\nArchery and ultimate frisbee.\nNap time with Kora music.\n\nThe camp day will also include morning and closing circles\, a small-group check-in\, and an invitation to begin the day with meditation\, movement\, or art. Guest artists will share about their Artful Life\, with a chance to reflect on your own journey after hearing their story. On Friday\, the camp day is extended for a Burrito Bash potluck. \nLouise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week\, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker\, and she loves to felt\, collage\, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults. \nThe cost is $325 per person. Ages 19-30 are welcome. Scholarships are available\, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $25 discount. Register here. See more events at Clapping Hands Farm.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/artful-life-camp-at-clapping-hands-farm/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Clapping Hands Farm\, 3348 Alston Chapel Road\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Archery,Art,Books and Literature,Camps,Dance,Fiber Arts,Food and Drink,Foraging,Green Events,Music,Nature,Painting,Printing,Recreation,Ultimate Frisbee/Disc Golf,Workshops,Yoga and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T113000
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CREATED:20251216T085542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T044831Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana\, hosted every Thursday\, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! \nThis free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/storytime-with-johanna-banana/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Community Events,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Families,Fearrington,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
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SUMMARY:Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm\, hosted Mon\, May 11-Fri\, May 15\, 9am-5pm\, brings together Clapping Hands Farm alums and brand new people who share the experience of being young adults who value living intentionally and creatively in a community. You do not have to identify as an artist to come to this camp\, but you will explore the artistic process both for the joy of creating and seeing what these creative endeavors can show and teach you about how to live. Activities will include: \n\nGetting messy with visual arts.\nMoving and grooving with music and dance.\nDiving deep into your journals\, stories\, and conversations.\nGetting silly with random activities.\nProtecting space for some “serious” relaxation.\nPlaying hard with some big all-camp games.\n\nThe day will include a variety of workshops in the morning and afternoon: \n\nDrumming\, songwriting\, and music jams.\nBook and printmaking.\nFinger painting and body art.\nForaging and nature mandalas.\nArchery and ultimate frisbee.\nNap time with Kora music.\n\nThe camp day will also include morning and closing circles\, a small-group check-in\, and an invitation to begin the day with meditation\, movement\, or art. Guest artists will share about their Artful Life\, with a chance to reflect on your own journey after hearing their story. On Friday\, the camp day is extended for a Burrito Bash potluck. \nLouise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week\, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker\, and she loves to felt\, collage\, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults. \nThe cost is $325 per person. Ages 19-30 are welcome. Scholarships are available\, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $25 discount. Register here. See more events at Clapping Hands Farm.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/artful-life-camp-at-clapping-hands-farm/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Clapping Hands Farm\, 3348 Alston Chapel Road\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Archery,Art,Books and Literature,Camps,Dance,Fiber Arts,Food and Drink,Foraging,Green Events,Music,Nature,Painting,Printing,Recreation,Ultimate Frisbee/Disc Golf,Workshops,Yoga and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220143
CREATED:20250729T031428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T044237Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Nights at NC Arts Incubator
DESCRIPTION:Join the NC Arts Incubator for Open Mic Nights hosted every second Wednesday\, 6pm-8pm. Music\, poetry\, and spoken-word works are encouraged. Sign-up opens at 5:30pm. Next door\, The Chatham Rabbit will be open and selling coffee. \nSee more events hosted by the NC Arts Incubator.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/open-mic-nights-at-nc-arts-incubator/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:NC Arts Incubator\,  223 N Chatham Ave\, Siler City\, NC\, 27344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events,Food and Drink,Music,Open Mics,Performing Arts,Poetry,Storytelling,Weekly Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
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CREATED:20241230T211651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T142028Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry at The Plant
DESCRIPTION:Come out for Poetry at The Plant on the second Wednesday of every month\, 6pm-7pm. Enjoy an hour of original poetry from regional poets in the Fair Game Beverage Company Wheelhouse Tasting Room (and enjoy a drink and meal while you’re at it)! \nLocal NC beers\, wines\, ciders\, and craft cocktails will be available at the bar. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento. This event is free and takes place indoors. The Plant is wheelchair accessible\, and additional accommodations are available upon request. Free parking is available on-site. No pets allowed\, please. See more events at The Plant. See more events at Fair Game Beverage Company. Fair Game Beverage Company is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/poetry-at-the-plant/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Plant\, 220 Lorax Lane\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Food and Drink,Networking & Meet-Ups,Open Mics,Performing Arts,Poetry,Weekly Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220143
CREATED:20260131T223611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T043907Z
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SUMMARY:Goldston Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join the Goldston Writers Group\, hosted on the second Wednesday of every month\, 10:30am-12pm at the Goldston Public Library. Whether you’re an expert writer or just getting started\, the Goldston Writers Group is for individuals to come together and pursue the art of writing. At the beginning of the session\, participants will receive a prompt and are encouraged to write a brief paragraph to share. After the writing prompt\, participants can work independently or in groups on their own personal pieces.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/goldston-writers-group/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Goldston Library\, 9235 Pittsboro-Goldston Road\, Goldston\, 27252\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Community Events,Networking & Meet-Ups
GEO:35.5950282;-79.3288638
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220143
CREATED:20250318T004216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180536Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm\, hosted Mon\, May 11-Fri\, May 15\, 9am-5pm\, brings together Clapping Hands Farm alums and brand new people who share the experience of being young adults who value living intentionally and creatively in a community. You do not have to identify as an artist to come to this camp\, but you will explore the artistic process both for the joy of creating and seeing what these creative endeavors can show and teach you about how to live. Activities will include: \n\nGetting messy with visual arts.\nMoving and grooving with music and dance.\nDiving deep into your journals\, stories\, and conversations.\nGetting silly with random activities.\nProtecting space for some “serious” relaxation.\nPlaying hard with some big all-camp games.\n\nThe day will include a variety of workshops in the morning and afternoon: \n\nDrumming\, songwriting\, and music jams.\nBook and printmaking.\nFinger painting and body art.\nForaging and nature mandalas.\nArchery and ultimate frisbee.\nNap time with Kora music.\n\nThe camp day will also include morning and closing circles\, a small-group check-in\, and an invitation to begin the day with meditation\, movement\, or art. Guest artists will share about their Artful Life\, with a chance to reflect on your own journey after hearing their story. On Friday\, the camp day is extended for a Burrito Bash potluck. \nLouise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week\, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker\, and she loves to felt\, collage\, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults. \nThe cost is $325 per person. Ages 19-30 are welcome. Scholarships are available\, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $25 discount. Register here. See more events at Clapping Hands Farm.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/artful-life-camp-at-clapping-hands-farm/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Clapping Hands Farm\, 3348 Alston Chapel Road\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Archery,Art,Books and Literature,Camps,Dance,Fiber Arts,Food and Drink,Foraging,Green Events,Music,Nature,Painting,Printing,Recreation,Ultimate Frisbee/Disc Golf,Workshops,Yoga and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220143
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SUMMARY:Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm\, hosted Mon\, May 11-Fri\, May 15\, 9am-5pm\, brings together Clapping Hands Farm alums and brand new people who share the experience of being young adults who value living intentionally and creatively in a community. You do not have to identify as an artist to come to this camp\, but you will explore the artistic process both for the joy of creating and seeing what these creative endeavors can show and teach you about how to live. Activities will include: \n\nGetting messy with visual arts.\nMoving and grooving with music and dance.\nDiving deep into your journals\, stories\, and conversations.\nGetting silly with random activities.\nProtecting space for some “serious” relaxation.\nPlaying hard with some big all-camp games.\n\nThe day will include a variety of workshops in the morning and afternoon: \n\nDrumming\, songwriting\, and music jams.\nBook and printmaking.\nFinger painting and body art.\nForaging and nature mandalas.\nArchery and ultimate frisbee.\nNap time with Kora music.\n\nThe camp day will also include morning and closing circles\, a small-group check-in\, and an invitation to begin the day with meditation\, movement\, or art. Guest artists will share about their Artful Life\, with a chance to reflect on your own journey after hearing their story. On Friday\, the camp day is extended for a Burrito Bash potluck. \nLouise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week\, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker\, and she loves to felt\, collage\, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults. \nThe cost is $325 per person. Ages 19-30 are welcome. Scholarships are available\, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $25 discount. Register here. See more events at Clapping Hands Farm.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/artful-life-camp-at-clapping-hands-farm/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Clapping Hands Farm\, 3348 Alston Chapel Road\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Archery,Art,Books and Literature,Camps,Dance,Fiber Arts,Food and Drink,Foraging,Green Events,Music,Nature,Painting,Printing,Recreation,Ultimate Frisbee/Disc Golf,Workshops,Yoga and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220143
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SUMMARY:Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Artful Life Camp at Clapping Hands Farm\, hosted Mon\, May 11-Fri\, May 15\, 9am-5pm\, brings together Clapping Hands Farm alums and brand new people who share the experience of being young adults who value living intentionally and creatively in a community. You do not have to identify as an artist to come to this camp\, but you will explore the artistic process both for the joy of creating and seeing what these creative endeavors can show and teach you about how to live. Activities will include: \n\nGetting messy with visual arts.\nMoving and grooving with music and dance.\nDiving deep into your journals\, stories\, and conversations.\nGetting silly with random activities.\nProtecting space for some “serious” relaxation.\nPlaying hard with some big all-camp games.\n\nThe day will include a variety of workshops in the morning and afternoon: \n\nDrumming\, songwriting\, and music jams.\nBook and printmaking.\nFinger painting and body art.\nForaging and nature mandalas.\nArchery and ultimate frisbee.\nNap time with Kora music.\n\nThe camp day will also include morning and closing circles\, a small-group check-in\, and an invitation to begin the day with meditation\, movement\, or art. Guest artists will share about their Artful Life\, with a chance to reflect on your own journey after hearing their story. On Friday\, the camp day is extended for a Burrito Bash potluck. \nLouise Omoto Kessel will be your guide for this week\, along with an excellent selection of guest artists. Louise is a storyteller and a printmaker\, and she loves to felt\, collage\, and make all manner of things. She is also the founder and director of Clapping Hands Farm and the mother of two young adults. \nThe cost is $325 per person. Ages 19-30 are welcome. Scholarships are available\, and no one is turned away. Chatham County residents receive a $25 discount. Register here. See more events at Clapping Hands Farm.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/artful-life-camp-at-clapping-hands-farm/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Clapping Hands Farm\, 3348 Alston Chapel Road\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Archery,Art,Books and Literature,Camps,Dance,Fiber Arts,Food and Drink,Foraging,Green Events,Music,Nature,Painting,Printing,Recreation,Ultimate Frisbee/Disc Golf,Workshops,Yoga and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Authors Event: Blood\, Bodies\, and Bollywood
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for an Authors Event: Blood\, Bodies\, and Bollywood on Sat\, May 9\, 11am-12pm. This free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village. \nBOOK SUMMARIES \nA Killer in the Family by Amin Ahmad: An intoxicating drama set in the world of New York City’s elite\, A Killer in the Family explores the underside of the American dream and asks\, ” What happens when you marry into a family that keeps secrets?” \nThe Star from Calcutta by Sujata Massey: A movie censor murdered\, a leading lady vanished—the glamour\, romance\, and intrigue of the beginnings of Bollywood come to vivid life in the thrilling new installment of the Perveen Mistry historical mystery series. \nAUTHOR BIOS \nAmin Ahmad was raised in India and came to the United States at the age of seventeen. He worked as an architect for many years before turning to writing. He teaches creative writing at Duke University and lives in Durham\, North Carolina\, with his family and a very mischievous cat. When he’s not writing\, he can be found on his front porch\, drinking tea and watching the world go by. \nSujata Massey was born in England to parents from India and Germany\, grew up in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, and lives in Baltimore\, Maryland. She was a features reporter for the Baltimore Evening Sun before becoming a full-time novelist. The first Perveen Mistry novel\, The Widows of Malabar Hill\, was an international bestseller and won the Agatha\, Macavity\, and Mary Higgins Clark Awards. 
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/authors-event-blood-bodies-and-bollywood/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Authors Events,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington,History and Culture,Meet & Greet
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Johanna Banana
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Storytime with Johanna Banana\, hosted every Thursday\, 10:30am-11:30am. McIntyre’s bookseller Johanna Banana leads this weekly storytime. The books and songs shared are primarily for toddlers and preschoolers\, but all ages are welcome! \nThis free event takes place indoors at McIntyre’s Books. The space is ADA-compliant. Free parking is available on-site. No pets are allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/storytime-with-johanna-banana/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Community Events,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Families,Fearrington,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night at Fair Game Beverage Company
DESCRIPTION:Call all performing artists! Fair Game Beverage Company\, located at The Plant in Pittsboro\, hosts its Open Mic Night on the first Wednesday of every month\, 6pm-9pm. Bring your talent – originals\, covers\, comedy\, stories\, or poetry! Or just come spectate and listen to local artists. Hosted by Danny Whipple. \nLocal NC beers\, wines\, ciders\, and craft cocktails will be available at the bar. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento. This event is free and takes place indoors. The Plant is wheelchair accessible\, and additional accommodations are available upon request. Free parking is available on-site. No pets allowed\, please. See more events at The Plant. See all events at Fair Game Beverage Company. Fair Game Beverage Company is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/open-mic-night-at-fair-game-beverage-company/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Fair Game Beverage Company\, 192 Lorax Lane\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Food and Drink,Music,Open Mics,Performing Arts,Poetry,Storytelling,Weekly Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Writer's Office Hours with Margot Lester
DESCRIPTION:Join McIntyre’s Books for Writer’s Office Hours with Margot Lester\, held on the first Wednesday of every month\, 1:30pm-3:30pm. Writers of all ages and abilities can stop by the Writer’s Room and ask Margot anything! She’ll tap her decades of experience as an award-winning journalist and author to answer your questions — and\, if you like\, offer feedback on your work. Margot can help\, whether you want to author a memoir\, produce a better school project\, craft an online dating profile\, write a report for work\, or pen something entirely different. No reservations necessary\, just drop in. \nThis free event takes place indoors. Free parking is available on-site. The space is wheelchair accessible. No pets allowed. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
URL:https://visitpittsboro.com/event/writers-office-hours-with-margot-lester/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:McIntyre’s Books\, 220 Market Street\, Pittsboro\, NC\, 27312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books and Literature,Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail,Fearrington,Workshops
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