Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Art Reception with Viktor Kramarenko
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Smelt Art Gallery, 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for an Art Reception with Viktor Kramarenko on Sat, Apr 11, 1pm-4pm at Smelt Art Gallery. This reception features local artists like Alla Chernata, Polina Kolomoiets, and Maryna Kapustina, as well as artists living in Ukraine: Oleksandr Oparii, Olesia Vakulenko, Oleksandr Andriev, and Vasyl Khodakivsky.
Sip and shop the Chatham Beverage District, part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail, with local beers from bmc brewing (located within the gallery), wines and ciders from Starrlight, spirits from Fair Game, and sake from Koshu. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento. This free event takes place indoors. 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. Pets are not allowed. See all events at The Plant.

Our State Book Club: Meagan Church, The Mad Wife
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Fearrington Barn, 500 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for this month’s Our State Book Club: Meagan Church, The Mad Wife on Thu, Apr 23, 7pm-8:30pm in the Fearrington Barn. Gather with fellow readers for a night of captivating conversation about Meagan Church’s psychological thriller, The Mad Wife. Enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, and lively conversation as Church shares the inspiration behind her psychological thriller. The evening wraps up with an audience Q&A and book signing. Book Club selections are available for purchase at McIntyre’s Books at a 20-percent discount.
Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.

Authors Event: Blood, Bodies, and Bollywood
2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for an Authors Event: Blood, Bodies, and Bollywood on Sat, May 9, 11am-12pm. 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 Village.
BOOK SUMMARIES
A Killer in the Family by Amin Ahmad: An intoxicating drama set in the world of New York City’s elite, A Killer in the Family explores the underside of the American dream and asks, ” What happens when you marry into a family that keeps secrets?”
The Star from Calcutta by Sujata Massey: A movie censor murdered, a leading lady vanished—the glamour, romance, and intrigue of the beginnings of Bollywood come to vivid life in the thrilling new installment of the Perveen Mistry historical mystery series.
AUTHOR BIOS
Amin Ahmad was raised in India and came to the United States at the age of seventeen. He worked as an architect for many years before turning to writing. He teaches creative writing at Duke University and lives in Durham, North Carolina, with his family and a very mischievous cat. When he’s not writing, he can be found on his front porch, drinking tea and watching the world go by.
Sujata Massey was born in England to parents from India and Germany, grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and lives in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a features reporter for the Baltimore Evening Sun before becoming a full-time novelist. The first Perveen Mistry novel, The Widows of Malabar Hill, was an international bestseller and won the Agatha, Macavity, and Mary Higgins Clark Awards.

Spring Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery
2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-31 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Rd, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Don’t miss the Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery. Meet Mark, see his workshop and massive kilns, and shop from hundreds of pottery pieces in Mark Hewitt’s showroom and yard. The pottery studio offers two firings a year, with Kiln Openings in late May/early Jun and late Nov/early Dec.
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery – Open Dates & Times

Sat, May 30, 10am-5pm.
Sun, May 31, 12pm-5pm.
Sat, Jun 6, 10am-5pm.
Sun, Jun 7, 12pm-5pm.

Since 1983, Mark has been making beautiful, functional, and decorative pots using locally sourced materials and firing them in a large wood-burning kiln in Pittsboro, NC. Mark Hewitt Pottery carries a selection of his finely crafted pottery in their barn/showroom and is open year-round by appointment to visit and to shop. Please call 919-542-2371 (cell phone in message) or email sales@hewittpottery.com to set up a time. You can also see his work at the Inn at Celebrity Dairy and the new Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pittsboro.

Meet The Maker: Darë Vegan Cheese
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant and Fair Game Beverage Company for Meet The Maker: Darë Vegan Cheese, Presented by Fair Game Pantry on Sun, May 31, 2pm-3pm. Meet the Maker is a tasting series that brings you face-to-face with the people and stories behind the artisanal products Fair Game carries. Each event features a local producer sharing the story of their craft, from how it’s made to how it reaches the market. Along the way, you’ll taste their work, ask questions, and get a closer look at what it really takes to build something thoughtful, sustainable, and delicious. They’re kicking off the series with Darë Vegan Cheese, known for their small-batch, plant-based cheeses made with care and creativity. Join them for a tasting and conversation about fermentation, flavor, and building a values-driven food business.
Sip and shop the Chatham Beverage District, part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail, with local beers from bmc brewing, wines and ciders from Starrlight, spirits from Fair Game, and sake from Koshu. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento.
Most events are rain or shine; if they have to cancel, they will do so as far in advance as possible. Free parking is available onsite. Leashed, well-behaved pets are allowed outside; pet policies may vary by individual business. 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. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Meet The Maker: Beehive Yourself
2026-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant and Fair Game Beverage Company for Meet The Maker: Beehive Yourself on Sun, Jun 21, 2pm-3pm. Meet the Maker is a tasting series that brings you face-to-face with the people and stories behind the artisanal products carried at Fair Game. Each event features a local producer sharing the story of their craft, from how it’s made to how it reaches the market. Along the way, you’ll taste their work, ask questions, and get a closer look at what it really takes to build something thoughtful, sustainable, and delicious. Meet Rodney and Rebekah, the makers behind Beehive Yourself at The Plant’s Blackberry Boogie! Discover the art of beekeeping through their handcrafted infused honeys. Taste unique flavors, learn about life in the hive, and see how they’re helping support healthy bee populations in North Carolina!
Sip and shop the Chatham Beverage District, part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail, with local beers from bmc brewing, wines and ciders from Starrlight, spirits from Fair Game, and sake from Koshu. Local dining available at Kingston 99 Kitchen and Ta Contento.
This event takes place indoors at Fair Game Beverage Company. Leashed, well-behaved pets are allowed outside; pet policies may vary by individual business. 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. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.
