Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

79 West and Chatham Artists Guild Exhibition
2024-08-13 09:00 - 17:30, 2024-08-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-08-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-10 09:00 - 17:30, 2024-09-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-09-18 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 79° West, 120 Mosaic Blvd, Suite 120, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Don’t miss the 79° West and Chatham Artists Guild Exhibition on Wed, Jul 2, 6pm-8pm. 79° West will feature a diverse range of artworks created by Boots Quimby, of the Chatham Artists’ Guild. During the reception, mingle around the MOSAIC Monthly Market held just outside our doors at the same time. There will be artisan crafts, fresh produce, and live music. After the reception, head next door to the Hops and Berry Taproom for dinner and live music. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our community’s artists and the beautiful work they create!
This FREE indoor event is open to coworking members and the public. Part of MOSAIC at Chatham Park. See all events at MOSAIC.

Honeybee Paper Mache Camp
2024-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Discover the importance of honeybees at Honeybee Paper Mache Camp Tue, Aug 13-Thu, Aug 15, 1pm-3pm at Chatham Grove Community Center. This camp for pre-teens and teens shares why honeybees are so important to our agriculture and the food we eat. In the first class, participants will construct a HUGE honeybee – complete with a tissue paper flower. Next, you will cover the form with paste, and finally, you will have fun painting your bee. With help from an adult, hang it up on the ceiling and let it fly.
Registration opens Mon, Jul 8 and closes Mon, Aug 12. Supplies are included. Dress to get messy! This is a three-class session designed for children ages 10-14. The fee is $50 per participant. This event is hosted by Chatham County Parks & Recreation. See all their events.

Jazz Nights at The Sycamore
2024-08-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sycamore at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 500, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Every Wednesday night, 6pm-9pm, The Sycamore at Chatham Mills hosts live Jazz Nights every Wednesday, 6pm-9pm. The series features a rotating list of local musicians. The Sycamore also offers their Lounge Menu in the dining room on Wednesday nights. Reservations are highly recommended. Past and present musicians include the Steve Hobbs Trio, Lauren Meehan, Dave Quick Jazz, and the Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet. See the upcoming lineup here.

Friday Night Concerts at MOSAIC
2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | MOSAIC at Chatham Park, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Friday Night Concerts return to the Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons event lawn Friday nights, May-Oct. Food and beverages are available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed inside the venue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. The lawn opens an hour before the concert starts. Food and beverages are available for purchase from Chatham County vendors (many along our Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail), including bmc brewing, Carolina Brewery & Grill, Hops & Berry Pittsboro, Vintage Scoops, Havoc Brewing Company, Red Moose Brewing Company, Ta Contento, and Thirsty Skull Brewing – Pittsboro (please see individual event listings for specific dates). Say hello to 79° West while you’re there! The musical guest lineup is listed below:

Fri, May 10, 6pm-9pm Liquid Pleasure
Fri, May 17, 7pm-9pm Dalton Davis
Fri, May 31, 7pm-9pm Too Much Sylvia
Fri, Jun 14, 7pm-9pm Jordan Pickett
Fri, Jun 28, 7pm-9pm Jim Quick and Coastline
Fri, Aug 2, 7pm-9pm Trial By Fire (Journey Tribute)
Fri, Aug 16, 7pm-9pm Cat 5
Fri, Sep 6, 7pm-9pm Chairman of the Board
Fri, Sep 20, 7pm-9pm Thomas Road
Fri, Oct 4, 7pm-9pm Castaways
Fri, Oct 18, 7pm-9pm Band of Oz

See more events hosted by MOSAIC at Chatham Park.

Candleglow Sound Bath Meditation
2024-08-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Starrlight Mead, 130 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
This night-time sonic ceremony is back by popular demand! Candleglow Sound Bath Meditation returns on the third Friday of each month from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at Starrlight Mead for a candle-lit evening sound bath featuring a variety of singing bowls, chimes, and percussion accompanying the human voice. Honoring seasonal cycles, Ancient Song Therapy crafts sonic landscapes conducive to relaxation, meditation, journey work, and integration.
This event costs $25 per person and is held indoors. RSVP is required. Please contact liodhruna@gmail.com for more information. Starrlight Mead is part of The Plant. The space is wheelchair accessible, with parking and entry available behind the production facility. Additional free parking is available on-site. Pets are not allowed. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Carolina Brewery Summer Music Series
2024-08-17 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-24 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-31 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-07 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Carolina Brewery & Grill, 120 Lowes Dr, Ste 100, Pittsboro, NC 27312, NC, 27312, United States
Take in live music from local musicians on the patio at Carolina Brewery and Grill during their Summer Music Series. Hosted Saturdays, August-September, 5:30pm-8pm. See specific dates and performers listed below.

Sat, Aug 10, 5:30pm-8pm Colby Jack & The Boogie Men
Sat, Aug 17, 5:30pm-8pm Time Warp Taxi
Sat, Aug 24, 5:30pm-8pm The Jive Bombers
Sat, Aug 31, 5:30pm-8pm Bill West
Sat, Sep 7, 5:30pm-8pm Joe Bell and The Stinging Blades
Sat, Sep 14, 5:3pm-8pm El Mirage
Sat, Sep 21, 5:30pm-8pm The 8:59’s
Sat, Sep 28, 5:30pm-8pm The Pagan Hellcats

Admission is free. Enjoy burgers, tacos, apps, and of course, their award-winning beer. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages and Country Inns Trail. See all events at Carolina Brewery & Grill.

Mosaic Stepping Stones and More!
2024-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Go ahead and smash it at Mosaic Stepping Stones and More Mondays, Jul 15-Aug 19, 6pm-8pm at Chatham Grove Community Center. Learn about the process of mosaic art using broken crockery, glass, jewelry, and natural objects. The first class project will be a mosaic stepping stone (pre-poured stones provided). The second project will be discussed in class.
SUPPLY LIST

Dishes (recycle old dishes or take a trip to your local thrift store).
Old newspapers.
A small hammer.
Protective eyewear.

Registration closes Mon, Jul 8. Supplies are included. This is a six-class session designed for adults 18+. The fee is $75 per participant. This event is hosted by Chatham County Parks & Recreation. See all their events.

Friday Night Flicks
2024-08-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Bray Park, Bray Park T-Ball Fields, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Siler City Parks and Recreation announces the eighth season of Friday Night Flicks under the stars, a popular movie-in-the-park series held at Bray Park Sports Complex on the fourth Friday night of Aug, Sep, and Oct. Movies premiere at dusk. The community can come earlier for fun, movie-themed activities, free inflatable attractions, music, and more. Concessions are available for purchase. Make sure to bring your blankets and chairs! Movie dates and times are outlined below:

Fri, Aug 23, 2024 – Kung Fu Panda: The movie starts at 8pm, and the activities begin at 5pm.
Fri, Sep 27, 2024 – Elemental: The movie starts at 7pm, and the activities begin at 4pm.
Fri, Oct 25, 2024 – Hocus Pocus: The movie starts at 6:30pm, with activities beginning at 3:30pm and Trunk or Treat at 4pm.

Friday Night Flicks is a family-friendly F R E E event at Bray Park Sports Complex. Rain dates are the next available Saturday. If you’d like to sponsor this event, please contact Siler City Parks and Recreation at recreation@silercity.org or call 919.742.2699. See their Sponsorship Opportunities for more information. Vendor registration for the Trunk R’ Treat event will open on Sun, Sep 1, 2024.
ABOUT SILER CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
Information. Upcoming Siler City Parks & Recreation events and programs. Experience Siler City through exceptional special events throughout the year. Siler City Parks and Recreation organizes special events to encourage community engagement and to impact the lives of the community and visitors in “delightfully unexpected” ways. For more information, please contact Siler City Parks and Recreation at 919.742.2699 or email recreation@silercity.org.

Mural Ribbon Cutting
2024-08-28 17:00 - 18:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for a Mural Ribbon Cutting Wed, Aug 28, 5pm-6pm. Their latest mural, “Dance Party at The Plant”, was painted by Pittsboro artist Thomas Begley.
This event is located at The Plant. See all events at The Plant.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Thomas Begley is a local artist based out of Pittsboro, NC. His great love of drawing and fascination with artistic processes have encouraged him to use many different media, most notably colored pencil portraiture and relief printmaking. He has been pursuing mural painting to experiment with design on a large scale. In all its forms, his work is surreal and playful and is inspired by observations gathered through years of studious people-watching. He is currently working on restoring a 1996 mural painted in downtown Pittsboro by outsider artist Clyde Jones. You can find him at The Plant next to Fair Game, where he draws caricatures for customers.

First Sunday Sound Bath
2024-09-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Starrlight Mead, 130 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
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 liodhruna@gmail.com. A suggested admission of $20 per person is recommended for this event. If you are able, please Venmo or PayPal @AncientSongTherapy, or make other arrangements (this exchange is greatly appreciated). Please bring your own yoga mat, cushions, and comfort items. For virtual attendees: Jenn will go live at 11:30am, and you can tune in any time. The event will also be available on demand after the live session for those who could not attend. Any comments or questions will be answered once the offering is done.
Starrlight Mead is part of The Plant. The space is wheelchair accessible, with parking and entry available behind the production facility. Additional free parking is available on-site. Pets are not allowed. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Pittsboro First Sunday Artisan Fair and Market
2024-09-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Pittsboro, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Pittsboro First Sunday Artisan Fair and Market takes place the first Sunday, Apr-Dec, 12pm-4pm.
Come out and enjoy a bit of Pittsboro’s downtown charm. This family-friendly event is free to attend. Artisans, non-profits, and local businesses will be out and about as you enjoy some sweet treats, food trucks, and vendors selling art, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, soaps, pottery, and more.
Just a few businesses open for Pittsboro First Sunday Artisan Fair and Market: Pittsboro Toys, French Connections, The Beagle, Screaming for Vintage, Carolina Cravings, Circle City Books & Music, Deep River Mercantile, Marigold, Reclamation, New Horizons Downtown, Pittsboro Gallery of Arts, Chatham County Courthouse and Historical Museum, and Studio 17. Show of Hands Gallery holds a reception featuring new artists, live music, and light refreshments.
Become a vendor.

Open Mic Night at Fair Game Beverage Company
2024-09-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Fair Game Beverage Company, 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
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.
Local 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. Fair Game Beverage Company is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Indigo Field Discussion with Marjorie Hudson
2024-09-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Chatham Community Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join the Chatham County Community Library for an Indigo Field Discussion with Marjorie Hudson Thu, Sep 5, 1pm-2pm. The local author will discuss her award-winning novel, Indigo Field, and afterward, copies will be available for purchase.
This event is free and open to the public. Residents may visit the library’s website, www.chathamlibraries.org, or contact the library at 919.545.8084 for information on this and other events and programs. Media members interested in attending/covering this event are asked to notify Public Information Officer Kara Lusk in advance at 919-542-8258 or kara.lusk@chathamcountync.gov.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Indigo Field tells the story of a retired colonel in the rural South who runs into the car of an elderly Black woman, setting off a chain of events that reveals the hidden history of the empty field that lies between their homes. The novel has received the Sir Walter Raleigh Award, North Carolina’s highest fiction honor. Indigo Field was also a finalist for the Crooks Corner Prize for Southern Fiction and was selected as a great group read by the Women’s National Book Association.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marjorie Hudson was born in a small town in Illinois and raised in Washington, D.C., where she graduated from American University with a degree in Journalism and Women’s Studies. After serving as features editor of National Parks Magazine, she moved to rural North Carolina, working as a freelance writer. She holds an MFA from Warren Wilson College and lives with her husband, Sam, and feisty small terrier DJ, on a century farm in North Carolina.

Beige Screening and Comedy Show
2024-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for this “Beige” Screening and Comedy Show Sat, Sep 14, 7pm-9pm. “Beige” is a powerful and moving show about Rob Santos’ mental journey, struggles, and triumphs as he reconnects with his family and comedy. From despair to moments of levity and hope, Roby’s journey resonates with authenticity, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and destigmatization. Don’t miss this inspiring portrayal of resilience and hope, an event that promises to be both heartwarming and unforgettable.
Stay after the screening for an exclusive live stand-up set performed by Rob, bringing even more laughter and insight to this special event. Purchase tickets here. This event is located at The Plant. See all events at The Plant.
ABOUT ROB SANTOS
Rob Santos is the creator, writer, and lead actor of Beige. A veteran stand-up comedian of 16 years, Rob has performed in numerous festivals in NYC, including the prestigious New York Comedy Festival. His talent and dedication to his craft were recognized when he won Best of the Fest at the 2022 Hartford Fringe Festival for his one-man show “Millennial Spigger”. Rob lives with ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and a mood disorder, and he has channeled these experiences into creating meaningful work such as Beige. Drawing from his experiences and struggles, Rob brings a raw and authentic perspective to the series. His unique voice and heartfelt storytelling capture the nuances of mental health and the journey toward healing and redemption. As a stand-up comedian, Rob’s unfiltered humor and genuine vulnerability make him a relatable and inspiring figure for audiences everywhere.
