Join ClayWorx and the Chatham Artist's Guild for a Soft Pastels Essentials workshop on Sat, May 2, 12pm-2pm. This presentation is for the soft pastel “curious,” whether you are brand new to the...
Join Quilted Needle for this Quilting Basics - Beginner class, hosted every Saturday, May 2-May 30, 12:30pm-4pm. In the quilting basics class, students will learn essential quilting techniques, including cutting, piecing, pressing, quilting, and binding. This class is ideal for confident beginners - you must know how to sew. Class is $145 for all sessions, pattern included. Each...
Join the Chatham Arts Council for Holds Many Secrets. Hides Many Stories: The Robeson Creek Greenway Project on Sat, May 2, 1pm-2:30pm at the Robeson Creek Greenway in Pittsboro. What does it feel like to really notice the world around you? This new installation by Felix Obelix (aka Wendy Spitzer) weaves together community voices, field recordings, original music,...
Join McIntyre's Books for Nora Gaskin, Lammy Loves Cubby, in conversation with Sara Johnson on Sat, May 2, 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...
Join Jeanette of J. White Florals for a Peony Garden and Vase Workshop on Sat, May 2, 2pm-4pm at Briar Club. During this two-hour workshop, you'll learn about how these gorgeous flowers grow in her garden, how to prepare them for life in the vase, and how to arrange them with other seasonal flowers to create a beautiful,...
Join The Plant for a Kingston 99 Jamaican Rum Release Party on Sat, May 2, 2pm-6pm. The day will feature tastings and free rum samples, signature cocktails, and live music from Dub Fire Reggae Band from 4pm-7pm! Sip and shop the Chatham Beverage District, part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail, with local...
Visit The Belted Goat/Galloway's Bar at Fearrington Village, for live music, local beer on tap, and wine by the glass Wednesday-Saturday, 5pm-7pm. Check out their events calendar to see who's...
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, 6pm-9pm, The Sycamore at Chatham Mills hosts live Live Piano Music. The series features a rotating list of local musicians. Past and present musicians...
Join The City Tap for Live Music with Orange County Allstars on Sat, May 2, 7:30pm-9:30pm. On Saturdays, enjoy $3.50 mimosas or a bottle for $12.50, with your choice of orange,...
Join the Chatham Arts Council for Stories in Blue: A Community Indigo Project on Sun, May 3, 10am-3pm at the Chatham County Arts Center. Stories in Blue: A Community Indigo Project with Deena Class brings community members together through the shared wonder of indigo—how this one plant pigment has been worked with by cultures all over the world for...
At Starrlight Mead's First Sunday Sound Bath, cathedral-like acoustics in this space bring a sense of reverence and play to these sessions. Think of it like a non-dogmatic sonic church. Events are hosted on the first Sunday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm. To attend, please RSVP to [email protected]. An admission fee of $20 per person is...
History comes to life on Sun, May 3, 12pm-2pm with a Living History Event. The Chatham County Historical Association will host the Jordan Lake School of the Arts in a student-produced living history event to celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary. The students have researched figures from Chatham’s past, including William Hooper, Lewis Freeman, and William Siler, to name...
After a 5-year hiatus, the Fat Cat Artfest is back! Located at 758 Ravens Lane, Pittsboro, this 2-day arts festival will take place Sat, May 2, 10am-5pm and Sun, May 3, 12pm-5pm. Fifteen local artists will participate, including seven from the Chatham Artists Guild. Enjoy a weekend of art, food, and fun, and see artwork from members Eva Green, Jane...
Come out and celebrate strawberry season with a Strawberry Social at The Plant on Sun, May 3, 12pm-6pm. Strawberry Social welcomes spring with fresh strawberries, local vendors, and live music at The Plant. This family-friendly festival highlights strawberry desserts, drinks, and seasonal treats. The event celebrates local agriculture and community connection. The day will feature Live Music by...
Join The City Tap for Live Music with Qwister on Sun, May 3, 3pm-5pm. Ryan Melquist, also known as “Qwister,” is a full-time touring musician with 12 years of experience. His sound blends reggae, pop, country, folk, jam, and party rock influences. Ryan puts his own twist on well-known covers from across the decades — turning them...
Join Quilted Needle for this Jelly Roll Rug Class, a fun and creative two-part class where you will learn how to make a beautiful and durable Jelly Roll Rug using a pre-cut jelly roll and cotton batting. This hands-on class will guide you through the entire process, from strip preparation and sewing to coiling and...
The Fearrington Farmers Market is a producers-only market open Mar-Oct, Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm, and Nov-Feb, Tuesdays, 3pm-5pm, year-round in Fearrington Village. Bring reusable tote bags and plan to explore the many local vendors. You also might chat with the farmers, see old friends, or meet new ones! It’s a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly atmosphere that encourages healthy,...
Join The Plant for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Tue, May 5, 5pm-8pm. Ta Contento is bringing the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to The Plant, with an evening featuring live música with Grupo Caribe Vibe, delicious comida, margaritas, and more! bmc brewing will have $5 Pints of their Mexia Mexican Lager and $1 off Tequila drinks. Sip...
Join The Plant for Live Music with Grupo Caribe Vibe on Tue, May 5, 5pm-8pm. Grupo Caribe Vibe is the newest musical project under the umbrella of SalsaWiz Productions (a local entertainment company), which is the home for other Latin musical acts such as “Orquesta K’che”, “Jazziando Latin Jazz & More”, “The PM Trio”, among others. Since...
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, 6pm-9pm, The Sycamore at Chatham Mills hosts live Live Piano Music. The series features a rotating list of local musicians. Past and present musicians include Kris Whitenack, Robert Griffin, Lindsey Rosebrook, and Stephanie Schmitt. See the upcoming lineup here. See more events at The Sycamore at Chatham Mills.
