Fearrington Farmers Market
2025-08-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Fearrington Farmers Market, E Camden, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
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, happy living.
Fearrington Farmers Market has more than 3 dozen members and is now in its 30th season. Not all vendors are there every week, but some vendors are there every week, year-round. Each market features live music. Vendors include Celebrity Dairy, In Good Heart Farm, and bmc brewing. See their full list of vendors.
Come early if you’d like to review what is being offered; sales begin at the scheduled time, signaled by the bell. Bring along small bills ($20 or lower) to pay for your purchase. Some vendors accept credit and debit cards, and most will accept checks. This event takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Entry is free. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome. See more events at Fearrington Village.

Live Piano Music at The Sycamore
2025-08-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-04 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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Blues Jam at The MOD
2025-08-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-02 19:00 - 22:00 | The Modern Life Deli & Drinks, 46 Sanford Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
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 instruments, or just bring your ears to partake in this musical delight. The Mod is dedicated to providing space for live music, great food, craft beverages, community, and love. Arrive early for musician sign-up or to grab a table for the evening. Any schedule changes due to weather, holidays, or unforeseen circumstances will be posted on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Jazz Nights at The Sycamore
2025-08-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-03 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.

Acoustic Irish Music Seisiún
2025-08-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Doherty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 56 Sanford Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant for an Acoustic Irish Music Seisiún on the last Wednesday of every month, 6pm-9pm. Whether you’re just beginning your music journey, a seasoned pro, or just love to listen, bring your instruments and passion for Irish music for an evening of lively tunes and great company. Musicians will be upstairs.
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8 Week Carolina Shag Group Series
2025-08-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Forest Hall at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 350, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
If you love listening to Motown and Beach music, then you will love this 8 Week Carolina Shag Group Series hosted by Forest Hall at Chatham Mills and the Chatham Social Club on Thursday nights, Aug 7-Sep 25, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Make your trips to the beach this summer unforgettable by learning our state’s social dance.
The cost for the class is $285 per couple and includes 8 hours of group instruction for two people. Intermediate dancers welcome; a partner is needed for the class. Register now at chathamsocialclub.com – limited spots available! See more events at Chatham Mills.

8 Week Beginner Cha Cha Series
2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Forest Hall at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 350, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
During this 8 Week Beginner Cha Cha Series, you’ll learn a popular Latin dance that is done at weddings and holiday parties, on vacations and cruises, and more. Build your dance skills as a new dancer and learn to dance the rhythm of the Cha Cha. Hosted by Forest Hall at Chatham Mills and the Chatham Social Club on Thursday nights, Aug 7-Sep 25, 7pm-8pm.
The cost for the class is $285 per couple and includes 8 hours of group instruction for two people. No prior dance experience is required; a partner is needed for the class. Register now at chathamsocialclub.com – limited spots available! See more events at Chatham Mills.

Line Dancing Classes at Chatham Mills
2025-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Forest Hall at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 350, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Build your skills on the dance floor with Line Dancing Classes at Chatham Mills, hosted by Forest Hall at Chatham Mills and the Chatham Social Club every Friday, 11am-12pm. The cost is $25 per class, and all skill levels are welcome; no partner is needed for class. Register now at chathamsocialclub.com – limited spots available! See more events at Chatham Mills.

Live Music: Too Much Fun!
2025-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for Live Music with Too Much Fun! on Fri, Aug 29, 6pm-9pm. Too Much Fun! has been entertaining audiences for almost 40 years. They’ve walked a wide line of roots-based sounds from jumping and swinging to rocking and rolling and through the tunnels of rhythm and blues. With a slight recent change in the lineup, they have upped the ante on the R&B and even delved into a little soul.
Their set lists include many originals mixed with material from other musical vaults. In all cases, it’s hard not to dance to these guys or be entertained by their stage manners. Dancing and smiling, who doesn’t like that? They’ve been doing it a long time, and there’s a reason for that……they wouldn’t know what else to do. Come see for yourself.
There is no cover for music, but tips for the musicians are encouraged. 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. The Plant is accessible to guests and will do its best to accommodate any additional requests—contact music@theplantnc.com with any accommodation requests or accessibility concerns. There is free parking. Leashed pets are allowed. This event is free! See all events at The Plant.

Joseph Bathanti, Too Glorious to Even Long For on Certain Days
2025-08-30 11:00 - 12:00 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for Joseph Bathanti, Too Glorious to Even Long For on Certain Days on Sat, Aug 30, 11am-12pm.
BOOK SUMMARY

Joseph Bathanti’s novella, “Too Glorious to Even Long for on Certain Days,” follows Fritz Sweeney through a pivotal summer in 1973, set against the backdrop of working-class Pittsburgh. Fritz grapples with an existential crisis triggered by his job at Acme Toy Warehouse, which he finds absurd and meaningless. This sense of absurdity is deepened by his fascination with Albert Camus’s philosophy, as seen in “The Myth of Sisyphus” and “The Stranger,” which he was introduced to during his first college literature class by an enigmatic Vietnam veteran professor. Further complicating Fritz’s life is his relationship with Claire Raffo, his mysterious girlfriend with whom he is precariously and hopelessly entangled. Throughout Too Glorious to Even Long for on Certain Days, Fritz confronts numerous moral crossroads, challenging his beliefs, understanding of existence, and his place in an ultimately unforgiving world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joseph Bathanti is the former North Carolina Poet Laureate (2012-14); recipient of the North Carolina Award in Literature, the state’s highest civilian honor; and an inductee of the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame. Author of over twenty books, Bathanti is McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor of Interdisciplinary Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, and is the recipient of the Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. He served as the 2016 Charles George VA Medical Center Writer-in-Residence in Asheville, NC, and is the co-founder of the Medical Center’s Creative Writing Program. His co-edited volume, The Anthology of Black Mountain College Poetry, from the University of North Carolina Press, was released in February 2025. His volume of poetry, Steady Daylight, from Louisiana State University Press, is forthcoming in 2026.
Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.

Come Out and Play Sculpture Show
2025-08-30 12:00 - 20:00 | JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Dozens of artists, creating in a myriad of media, are represented in this annual Come Out and Play Sculpture Show, now in its 24th year. The event takes place on a 17-acre homestead and is a gift from hosts to guests and artists. Artists do not pay a participation fee and keep all proceeds from their sales (many of the works on display are for sale). There are some out-of-state artists, but most are local to North Carolina. Each reception is filled with fantastic art and local vendors, free food and drink from the artists and hosts, visits with the horses and pigs, and live music from the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op.
The opening reception for 2025 is Sat, Aug 23 and Sun, Aug 24, 12pm until dark. Additional receptions are hosted on the following Saturdays: Aug 30, Sep 6, Sep 13, and Sep 20, 12pm until dark. Events are free. This event is family-friendly and pet-friendly (please keep all dogs on a leash). For more information, contact Debbie Meyer at writetoeloise@gmail.com or 919.357.6142.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Location: JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, NC, 27312.
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Parking Directions: Come down Wild Horse Run to the end. Please do not park on this road. On the right-hand side, go through the wooden gates and park on the right lawn. In the event that the right lawn is full, folds will be there to guide you to parking on the left. There is plenty of parking, so please follow their guidance and do not block any roads going in or out.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
The farm is not paved but there are gravel and grass areas. Parts of the property can be navigated with care for those with walkers or wheelchairs, including the outdoor area where tents are set up and where the musicians perform. Many individuals with walkers and wheelchairs, including the artists themselves, attend the event every year. Please contact the event organizer for additional accessibility questions.

THE HISTORY BEHIND THE EVENT
The Come Out and Play Sculpture Show began in 2002 to commemorate the first anniversary of 9/11 and has continued since then to promote kindness in the world through art and by connecting people. Debbie Meyer and her husband, Eric Brantley, coordinate and host this amazing show each year; it is truly a rewarding gift!

Live Music: Ray Martin
2025-08-30 19:30 - 22:30 | Hops & Berry, 120 Mosaic Blvd, Suite 100, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Come out to Hops and Berry-Pittsboro for Live Music with Ray Martin on Sat, Aug 30, 7:30pm-10:30pm.
This event is free and takes place indoors. There is no cover for entry, but tips for the musicians are encouraged. Free parking is available onsite. This space is wheelchair accessible. Part of MOSAIC at Chatham Park. See all events at MOSAIC. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant
2025-08-31 12:00 - 18:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for their first Pawpaw Palooza on Sun, Aug 31, 12pm-6pm. Come out and celebrate this unique and delicious fruit! There will be Pawpaws for sale, Pawpaw cocktails, pop-up vendors, and more. Interested in being a vendor? Sign up here.
This event takes place outdoors. 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. There is free parking. Leashed pets are allowed. This event is free. See all events at The Plant.

Labor Day Cookout at The Plant
2025-09-01 14:00 - 18:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for a Labor Day Cookout on Mon, Sep 1, 2pm-6pm. The Plant has you covered for Labor Day with a fun day for the whole family. The day will feature sprinklers, lawn games, delicious craft beverages, a classic cookout menu, live music, and more!
This event takes place outdoors. 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. There is free parking. Leashed pets are allowed. This event is free. See all events at The Plant.

Beginning Ukulele and Songwriting
2025-09-01 14:30 - 16:00 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Join Sarah Perry at Bynum Front Porch Music for Beginning Ukulele and Songwriting, hosted every Monday, Aug 11-Sep 1, 2:30pm-4pm. If you’re picking up a ukulele for the first time, these engaging sessions are perfect for ages 10 and older. Classes are held on these upcoming dates:

Mon, Aug 11, 2:30pm-4pm.
Mon, Aug 18, 2:30pm-4pm.
Mon, Aug 25, 2:30pm-4pm.
Mon, Sep 1, 2:30pm-4pm.

For more information, or to sign up, contact Sarah Perry at sarahperry5@gmail.com or 919.830.7294.
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Ukulele, Songwriting, and Performance
2025-09-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, 27228, United States
Join Sarah Perry at Bynum Front Porch Music for Ukulele, Songwriting, and Performance, hosted every Monday, Aug 11-Sep 1, 4:30pm-6pm. If you’re looking to refine your songwriting and performance skills, these engaging sessions are perfect for ages 10 and older. Classes are held on these upcoming dates:

Mon, Aug 11, 4:30pm-6pm.
Mon, Aug 18, 4:30pm-6pm.
Mon, Aug 25, 4:30pm-6pm.
Mon, Sep 1, 4:30pm-6pm.

For more information, or to sign up, contact Sarah Perry at sarahperry5@gmail.com or 919.830.7294.
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Monthly Markets at MOSAIC
2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | MOSAIC at Chatham Park, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
MOSAIC at Chatham Park hosts Monthly Markets every first Wednesday, Apr-Oct, 6pm-8pm. The MOSAIC Market aims to bring together a diverse array of handmade goods, artisanal creations, and farm-fresh offerings in one dynamic and engaging space. The event includes local growers and makers, craft beverage vendors, food trucks, and a special live music guest. This event is not just a market; it’s a gathering of like-minded individuals committed to quality, sustainability, and the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship.
Featured Chatham County vendors include bmc brewing, Hops & Berry Pittsboro, Havoc Brewing Company, Tacos Paraiso, and Red Moose Brewing Company. Say hello to 79° West while you’re there! At MOSAIC’s Markets, they will be hosting bands at the Works Yard Stage each night to provide additional marketing efforts and engagement from the community to create high traffic. The musical guest lineup is listed below:

Wed, Apr 2, 6pm-8pm Dorian Devins, Register.
Wed, May 7, 6pm-8pm The Jive Bombers, Register.
Wed, Jun 4, 6pm-8pm Geoff McBride, Register.
Wed, Jul 2, 6pm-8pm Daniel DeLorenzo, Register.
Wed, Aug 6, 6pm-8pm Popcorn Blue Band, Register.
Wed, Sep 3, 6pm-8pm Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs, Register.
Wed, Oct 1, 6pm-8pm Organ Failure, Register.

Monthly markets are held in The Works Yard Paeso. See more events hosted by MOSAIC at Chatham Park.

Open Mic Night at Fair Game Beverage Company
2025-09-03 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. See all events at Fair Game Beverage Company. Fair Game Beverage Company is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Unisong: Guided Song Circle at NC Arts Incubator
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:30 | NC Arts Incubator, 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
What medicine does your heart need? Join the NC Arts Incubator for Unisong: Guided Song Circle, hosted on the first Thursday of every month, 6pm-7:30pm. During this 90-minute journey designed for beginner and experienced singers alike, Unisong instructors will guide you through singing and movement that invite release, restoration, and healing of the heart.
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Summer Our State Book Club Event
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Fearrington Barn, 500 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for the Summer Our State Book Club Event on Thu, Sep 4, 7pm-9pm. Fearrington Village is delighted to host Wiley Cash for the Our State Book Club in the Fearrington Barn with special guests, fellow North Carolinians, Georgann Eubanks, Donna Campbell, and Our State Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson. 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 in 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 will be served. Featured books are available for sale at McIntyre’s Books at a 20% discount. Bundle your Book Club choices quarterly and receive 20% off or free freight. Tickets are $50 per person. The deadline to register is Fri, Aug 29.
Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.
