Colored Pencil Trial Class
2025-03-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Community House, Thompson Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
Colored Pencil Trial Class on Tue, Mar 11, 5pm-6pm is a vibrant and fun way to learn how to create a stunning butterfly using colored pencils. No prior drawing experience is required – just a love of color and creativity. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the fun and creativity of colored pencil art in a cozy, supportive setting. Register here.
The fee for this class is $5 per person. Ages 5-11 and 11 months are welcome. Please note: this is a trial class, and participants can only register for one session. Choose the date and time that works best for you.

Live Piano Music at The Sycamore
2025-03-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sycamore at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 500, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
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.
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Improv Comedy
2025-03-11 18:45 - 20:45, 2025-03-18 18:45 - 20:45 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Improv Comedy occurs every Tuesday, Mar 4-Apr 8, 6:45pm-8:45pm. Improvisational comedy is fun to perform and funny to watch! It promotes mental health, enhances creativity, reduces stress, and improves social interaction skills. Topics covered in class include:

“Yes and” listening.
Character development.
Building relationships.
Environment, scene, and object work.
Group work and advanced scene techniques.
Genre and show preparation.

Click here for more information about instructor Brad Taylor, improv comedy, or to register for this class, please visit. Registration opens Tue, Dec 10 and closes Mon, Mar 3.
This event is held indoors at the Chatham Grove Community Center in partnership with Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is $150 per person. Ages 18+ are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

Painting Studio - All Levels
2025-03-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 13:00 | The Arts Center, 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Painting Open Studio – All Levels (Oil or Acrylics) allows artists to bring their in-progress work or start a new painting while working in a group setting at their own pace. Instructor Emily Anderson will be available for individual guidance. Beginners will start with a guided exercise. Still-life arrangements will be available for painting from life. Supplies are not included for this six-session class – please refer to the list of suggested supplies here. For questions about supplies, please contact Leigh Babcock at 919.545.8552 or leigh.babcock@chathamcountync.gov. Classes are held every Wednesday, Mar 12-Apr 16, 10am-1pm.
The Arts Center is located at 964 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312, on the backside of the building. To access the studio, drive straight through the open gate and look for the sign on the door that reads “Arts Center.” Registration opens Mon, Jan 27, and closes Mon, Mar 3. This event is held indoors by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is $125 per person. Ages 18+ are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

Poetry at The Plant
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
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)!
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.

Jazz Nights at The Sycamore
2025-03-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-19 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.

Pottery on the Wheel - Open Studio
2025-03-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Arts Center, 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Pottery on the Wheel – Open Studio is for participants with experience on the wheel and for those who can work independently without instructor guidance. The registration fee includes 6 hours of open studio time, glaze, and firing. Open studio is reserved for one hour immediately following class time. Supplies are not included – please bring a 25lb bag of cone 6 clay and clay tools. Limited space is available for this six-session class, so make sure to register early! Classes are held every Thursday, Mar 6-Apr 17, 10am-2pm. No class will take place Thu, Mar 20.
The Arts Center is located at 964 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312, on the backside of the building. To access the studio, drive straight through the open gate and look for the sign on the door that reads “Arts Center.” Registration opens Mon, Jan 20, and closes Mon, Feb 24. This event is held indoors by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is $150 per person. Ages 18+ are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

Chatham Teacher Work Day Sewing
2025-03-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Checkered Tulip, 35 West Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
At Chatham Teacher Work Day Sewing, your child will learn to sew on a real machine, design their own project, and walk away with a project they made themselves! Bring your kids to Checkered Tulip while you shop, eat, and enjoy a libation in lovely downtown Pittsboro. Chatham Teacher Work Day Sewing events are held on the following dates:

Fri, Mar 14, 9:30am-12pm.
Mon, Apr 21, 9:30am-12pm.
Fri, May 16, 9:30am-12pm.

All materials are provided. The cost is $39 per participant. Please check their calendar for the most up-to-date information. See all events at Checkered Tulip.

MIRTO - Spring 2025 Trunk Show
2025-03-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Dovecote Home and Garden, Nest, and Sprout, 250 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Fri, Mar 14-Sat, Mar 15, 10am-5pm, Dovecote will host MIRTO as part of a series of Spring 2025 Trunk Shows. Dovecote Home and Garden, Nest, and Sprout in Fearrington Village hosts trunk shows that afford one-on-one time with designers and opportunities to shop beyond their store offerings. Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
MIRTO was founded in 1956 to create shirts for the contemporary man. Today, it is a leading brand known for its exceptional designs and quality. The brand blends exclusive fabrics with innovative patterns, cutting-edge technology, and artisan craftsmanship to offer a diverse collection of shirts that range from formal to sporty styles. Over the years, MIRTO has expanded its product range, starting with shirts and introducing ties as the perfect accessory for the elegant gentleman. Its home collection features stylish pajamas, dressing gowns, and boxer shorts, all crafted from high-quality fabrics. More recently, the brand has added rugby and polo shirts adorned with classic collars and traditional fabrics to its luxury sportswear line.

First Anniversary Celebration at Show of Hands
2025-03-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Show of Hands Gallery, Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
Mark your calendars for the First Anniversary Celebration at Show of Hands Gallery on Fri, Mar 14, 5:30pm-8pm. They’re showcasing talented artists Nathalie Worthington and Kathleen Master, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Haw River Assembly. Enjoy refreshments, music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Learn more about Show of Hands Gallery.

Glass Fusing Jewelry Workshop
2025-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Arts Center, 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
In this Glass Fusing Jewelry Workshop, you’ll learn how to cut and grind glass to create original glass-fused jewelry designs. All supplies are included for this two-session class hosted Fri, Mar 7 and Fri, Mar 14, 6pm-8pm.
The Arts Center is located at 964 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312, on the backside of the building. To access the studio, drive straight through the open gate and look for the sign on the door that reads “Arts Center.” Registration opens Mon, Jan 20, and closes Mon, Feb 24. This event is held indoors by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is $60 per person. Ages 18+ are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

Alteration Workshop
2025-03-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Checkered Tulip, 35 West Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Checkered Tulip for an Alteration Workshop on Sat, Mar 15, 9:30am-12:30pm. They’ll show you the techniques to set you on your way to alter all your duds so everything has a custom fit! Please contact Checkered Tulip for class details at info@checkeredtulip.com.
See more events at Checkered Tulip. Events are subject to change based on the number of registrants. Please check here to see if the class is still being offered before planning your visit, and make sure to register in advance to save your spot.

I Love Your Mug!
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | The Arts Center, 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
During I Love Your Mug! Clay Handbuilding Workshop, you’ll join Leigh Babcock for a demonstration and create an original hand-built clay mug. You will use a clay slab, fun textures, quick tricks, and an easy template! One hour of open studio time is available to finish details following class. Clay, glaze, studio time, and firing are included in this two-session class hosted Sat, Mar 15, and Sat, Mar 22, 10am-1pm.
The Arts Center is located at 964 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312, on the backside of the building. To access the studio, drive straight through the open gate and look for the sign on the door that reads “Arts Center.” Registration opens Mon, Feb 3, and closes Mon, Mar 10. This event is held indoors by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is $75 per person. Ages 18+ are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

"The Book of Flaco" with David Gessner and Nina de Gramont
2025-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for this Author Event, “The Book of Flaco,” with David Gessner and Nina de Gramont on Sat, Mar 15, 11am-12pm. Discover the story of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo and captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of followers from around the world.
BOOK SUMMARY

This is a parable of freedom, wildness, and our urban ecosystems. Flaco has been dubbed “the world’s most famous bird.” From the night in February of 2023 when vandals cut a hole in his cage until his death a year later in a courtyard on the Upper West Side, his is a story full of adventure and unexpected turns.
Nature writer David Gessner chronicles the year-long odyssey of Flaco and the human drama that followed the owl who captured the imaginations of New Yorkers and people worldwide. Though he’d spent his life in a cage, Flaco learned to survive in New York City by eating rats, squirrels, and birds. He was an immigrant coming from elsewhere to make it in the big city. Central Park, the island of green in an urban sea, was his new home territory.
Flaco’s urban adventure brought controversy, pitting those who felt he should be returned to the zoo’s safety against those who created the “Free Flaco” movement. The birding world was fractured over the ethics of the online sharing of his location that brought hordes of observers to view him each day. And his end—with a grim necropsy revealing Flaco had suffered a viral infection from eating pigeons and had multiple rodenticides in his system—serves as a Rachel Carson-esque warning about the harm we’ve done to our urban environments, inspiring the passage of long-sought legislation protecting urban birds and regulations meant to reduce the use of rodenticides in New York City.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Gessner is the author of thirteen books that blend a love of nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism, including the New York Times bestselling All the Wild That Remains. Gessner is a professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he also founded the literary magazine Ecotone. His magazine publications include pieces in the New York Times Magazine, Outside, Orion, and many other magazines. In 2017, he hosted the National Geographic Explorer show The Call of the Wild.
Nina de Gramont is the author of the acclaimed Meet Me at the River and Every Little Thing in the World as well as the story collection Of Cats and Men and the adult novel The Gossip of Starlings. Her work has appeared in Redbook, Harvard Review, Nerve, and Seventeen.
Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.

St. Patrick's Day Weekend Celebration on the SoCo Patio
2025-03-15 12:00 - 21:00 | Havoc Brewing Company, 39 West Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant for a St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration on Sat, Mar 15, 12pm-9pm in downtown Pittsboro on the SoCo patio featuring live Irish music, food and dancers, as well as live bagpipe performances the whole family will love!
The event lineup is as follows:

12pm: Live music with Bucket Jam Band.
3pm: Live dance performance with Triggle Academy of Irish Dance.
3:30pm: Live Irish music with Irish Exits.
6:15pm: Bagpipes and snare drum performance.
7pm: Live music with Alibi.

This event takes place outdoors. The patio is wheelchair accessible and has accessible seating options. Free public parking is available just across the street. Leashed pets only, please. See more events at Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.

For Garden's Sake St. Patrick's Day Celebration
2025-03-16 12:00 - 15:00 | For Garden’s Sake, 9197 Hwy 751 S, Durham, NC, 27713, United States
Join For Garden’s Sake for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Sun, Mar 16, 12pm-3pm. This festive celebration in the garden center will feature green mimosas, live music by Josh Branch, Deevine Dog food truck, and shamrock plants to bring home a little luck! Whether you’re there for the plants, the drinks, or just the good vibes, they’ve got everything needed for a lucky day!
This event takes place outdoors. Free parking is available on-site. See more events at For Garden’s Sake.

DIY Rain Barrel Class
2025-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Old Agriculture Building Auditorium, East Chatham Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
During this DIY Rain Barrel Class on Mon, Mar 17, 7pm-8:30pm, you’ll learn about rain barrels with staff from the Chatham County Watershed Protection Department and understand the benefits of rain barrels to the landscape and tips on how to make and install a rain barrel at your home. Then, you’ll make one for your home! Rain barrels are a great way to decrease stormwater runoff on your property and store water for your garden plants.
Registration opens Wed, Feb 5, and closes Wed, Mar 12. This event is held indoors at the Old Agriculture Building Auditorium (65 East Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312). by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is $25 per person and includes a rain barrel. Ages 12+ are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

WHATCHAMAWHOOZIT
2025-03-18 09:30 - 10:15 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
WHATCHAMAWHOOZIT is a class that explores the silly world of Dr. Seuss. Each week, your little one will read a fun story, play games, and create a themed craft inspired by the story. This class occurs every Tuesday, Mar 11-Apr 8, 9:30am-10:15am. Registration opens Mon, Jan 20, and closes Mon, Mar 3. Please note that no class will take place on Tue, Apr 1.
This event is held indoors at the Chatham Grove Community Center by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is $30 per person. Ages 3-5 are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

Paint From The Heart
2025-03-18 10:00 - 12:30 | The Arts Center, 964 East Street, Suite 105, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Express your vision with Paint from the Heart. Whatever opens the gate to your creativity and moves it forward is encouraged. Art is a process; it is often called “a journey without an end”. You will focus on creating paintings that reflect confidence while pushing boundaries and exploring new pathways for poetic expression in oil and acrylic. The aim is to use the workshop to try new approaches: exaggerated color, energetic brushstrokes, palette knife, working big and small, etc. It’s about challenging yourself to leave the comfort of familiar methods and embrace discovery as you let intuition guide your artistic choices with your photographic images. To guide student efforts, attention to composition, values, color harmony, simplifying, and use of grays will be reinforced, as well as discussion of materials, supports, brushes, and mediums. Oil and acrylic painters of all skill levels are welcome to this workshop. The class size is limited to 12 people so that each student can receive individual attention throughout the workshop. This six-session class is taught by instructor Ann Lawtey. Please click here for the supply list guide. This class occurs every Tuesday, Feb 18-Mar 25, 10am-12:30pm.
The Arts Center is located at 964 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312, on the backside of the building. To access the studio, drive straight through the open gate and look for the sign on the door that reads “Arts Center.” Registration opens Mon, Jan 6, and closes Mon, Feb 10. This event is held indoors by Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (CCPRCR). Registration is $125 per person. Ages 18+ are welcome. See more CCPRCR events.

Kung Fu Ramen
2025-03-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Koshu Sake, 193 Lorax Lane, Unit 5, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Koshu Sake every third Wednesday, 4pm-8pm, for a Ramen, Sake, and Kung Fu Movie Watch Party! Movie selections are announced a few days before each event on their Facebook Page. You must be 21 with an ID to consume sake.
See all events at The Plant. Koshu Sake is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Our State Book Club
2025-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
McIntyre’s Books is delighted to host Wiley Cash, with special guests and fellow North Carolinians Jason Mott and Judy Goldman, in the Fearrington Barn for the Spring Our State Book Club on Thu, Mar 20, 7pm-8:30pm.
New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join the fun. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produces two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author.Wine and hors d’oeuvres served. Featured books are available at McIntyre’s Books at a 20% discount. Bundle your Book Club choices quarterly and receive 20% off or free freight. Tickets are available by clicking here.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Wiley Cash is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of four novels and the founder of This Is Working. He has published widely on issues ranging from the environment to music, and he is the host of the Our State Book Club podcast. He teaches fiction writing at UNC-Asheville and lives in North Carolina with his wife, photographer Mallory Cash, and their daughters.
Jason Mott is a bestselling author, National Book Award Winner, Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction Winner, Pushcart Prize nominee, NAACP Image Award nominee, and Carnegie Medals For Excellence Longlist nominee. He has a BFA in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry, both from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. His poetry and fiction have appeared in various literary journals.
Judy Goldman’s work has been published in Real Simple magazine, USA Today, The Washington Post, Literary Hub, The Southern Review, other literary journals, and numerous anthologies. She received the Hobson Award for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters, the Fortner Writer and Community Award for “outstanding generosity to other writers and the larger community,” the Irene Blair Honeycutt Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Beverly D. Clark Author Award from Queens University.
Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
