Come celebrate Oktoberfest at The Plant on Sun, Oct 5, 12pm-6pm. The festivities will include local bratwurst and Bavarian Pretzels, live music by Folkknot from 2pm-5pm, a kid's costume contest, a stein holding contest, great beer from bmc brewing, and tons of other activities for everyone. Preliminaries for the Stein Holding Content will take place at bmc brewing from 12pm-4pm,...
Join Archangel Raphael and Blessed St. John Coptic Orthodox Church for their third annual Egyptian Festival on Sat, Oct 4, and Sun, Oct 5, 12pm-6pm. This family-friendly event will feature delicious Egyptian food, artwork, jewelry, and children's activities, including a bouncy house and face painting. This event takes place indoors and outdoors, and is wheelchair accessible. Leashed pets are welcome.
Join The Plant for Live Music with Folknot on Sun, Oct 5, 2pm-5pm. Folkknot is a seafaring six-piece band based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Never afraid to sail against the wind, Folkknot crafts enchanting indie-folk-pop-rock escapism that beats back against the mainstream current of our modern era, harking at the essence of folk storytelling elements from...
Join The City Tap for Live Music with Colby Jack and The High Lifes on Sun, Oct 5, 3pm-5pm. This event takes place on the patio at The City Tap. There...
Tap Dancing - Advanced is for experienced tappers who are skilled at named steps and can perform intricate choreography. Tap shoes are recommended but not required. This class occurs every Monday, Sep 8-Oct 13, 1pm-2pm. Registration opens Wed, Aug 15, and closes Mon, Sep 15. This event is held indoors at the Chatham Grove Community Center by...
At Makers: Recycle, Upcycle, and Create, you'll be challenged to combine DIY craft supplies with repurposed household discards and recyclables in generating artful expressions and upcycled decor! This four-week session takes place every Monday, Oct 6-Oct 27, 6pm-7:30pm. Registration opens Mon, Aug 18, and closes Mon, Sep 29. This event is held indoors at the new Chatham...
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.
Join The MOD for Blues Jam hosted every Tuesday, 7pm-10pm by Lo Taylor. This open jam is an excellent opportunity for those who share a love for the blues and wish to share their talents. Mr. Taylor and his band of talented musicians will make you feel right at home on our stage. Bring your voice, bring your...
With Basics of Grant Writing: Building Logic Models, you'll take the next step in your grant writing skill-building journey by learning to develop logic models and evaluative tools to support your organization’s programs. Students can apply this methodology to a wide variety of non-profit fundraising efforts, but this program will focus on the arts. The Basics...
Tap Dancing - Intermediate is for dancers who are ready to move their feet a bit faster and learn more complex choreography. If you have completed the beginner class or have prior experience and need a refresher, this class is for you. This class occurs every Wednesday, Sep 10-Oct 15, 11:30am-12:30pm. Registration opens Wed, Aug 15, and...
In Sound Unity - Music Group, you will experience preferred music and play with styles, instruments, and creativity through fun activities while also building on the group's relational dynamics and personal strengths. Registrants will take home their own Hohner harmonica and Lyons kazoo. This class includes noise. Classes are held every Wednesday, Oct 8-22, 1:45pm-2:45pm. Registration...
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...
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...
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...
En Plein Air at Fearrington Village explores the art of painting outdoors! Artist Ann Lawtey will help each artist find a way that works for them, whether they wish to interpret realistically, expressively, or push their process toward abstraction. Participants should have some experience with drawing and painting. This is a no-pressure class. A fun experience...
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.
The Ancient Arts Festival (formerly TattooFest Raleigh) returns to the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center for a third year Fri, Oct 10-Sun, Oct 12. Hosted by 401 Tattoo and Antiquities, the event features live tattooing by 45 local and out-of-state artists, contests and awards, oddity and macabre art vendors, a masquerade costume contest, a parade by...
Watercolor and Ink Holiday Cards celebrates the unpredictable nature of watercolor. Using a micron ink pen, with a few fun tricks, participants will create loose whimsical flower designs. This is a watercolor class with an intuitive and spontaneous approach! Your favorite watercolors will be used for Holiday cards. Supplies are provided. Instructed by Leigh Babcock. This...
Fri, Oct 10-Sat, Oct 11, 10am-5pm, Dovecote will host designer Hope for Flowers as part of their Fall 2025 Trunk Show series. Through hard work, perseverance, and creative vision, designer Tracy Reese has established herself as a prominent figure in the fashion industry, recognized not only for her talent but also as a strong advocate for diversity...
Fri, Oct 10-Sat, Oct 11, 10am-5pm, Thistle and Oak will host designer Criquet as part of their Fall 2025 Trunk Show series. Founded in Austin, TX, by two lifelong friends who in 2010 set out to create a brand that was anything but boring. Makers of the fine, vintage-inspired golf shirts, polos, button-downs, and sweaters. ...
