Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Create Your Own Artisan Sterling Silver Earrings
2025-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pittsboro Gallery of Arts, 44 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
In Create Your Own Artisan Sterling Silver Earrings on Sun, May 18, 1pm-5pm, you’ll learn metal smithing techniques and use hand tools to design and create three pairs of unique sterling silver earrings (two from sterling silver wire and one using sterling silver sheet). Hammers, stamps, and other tools will be used to texture the surfaces and bend and shape the earrings. You will also learn how to make ear wires and jump rings.
Ages 15+ are welcome. No experience is necessary. There are five open seats for this class, and the price is $150 per person. The classroom is located in the back of the Pittsboro Gallery of Arts in downtown Pittsboro. Parking is free on the street and in the back of the building. The instructor, Pam Freese, will provide all materials, equipment, and bottled water. Registration also includes a copy of the book The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight.
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Live Music: Chosen Family Card
2025-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for Live Music with Chosen Family Card on Sun, May 18, 1pm-4pm.
Chosen Family Card emerged from the pandemic when a married couple, Aaron (lead guitar) and Julie Keane (lead vocals) and their best friend, Deborah Usinger (violin) played music and joined an online community open mic series so that they wouldn’t go stir crazy! What began as music sessions to break the monotony of lockdown quickly evolved into something more —a rock and pop cover band that celebrates the bonds we choose rather than inherit. The band is now joined by good friend Dan Radzicki on bass and our neighbor, Dale Hammer, on drums.
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.

Live Music: Shot Gun Ragtime
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | City Tap, 89 Hillsboro Street, Suite B, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The City Tap for Live Music with Shot Gun Ragtime on Sat, May 17, 7:30pm-9:30pm.
This event takes place on the patio at The City Tap. There is no cover charge for this event, but tipping the musicians is recommended. See all events at City Tap.

Live Music: Old Play
2025-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | NC
Havoc Brewing Company presents Live Music with Old Play. Performances take place on the following dates:

Sat, May 17, 6pm-9pm.
Sat, Jul 26, 6pm-9pm.

Based in the Raleigh/Durham/Cary area, Old Play has performed crowd-pleasing rock classics for the last 10 years. Old Play shows are high-energy entertainment featuring some of the most loved songs of the past 4 decades, from AC/DC to ZZ Top, and everything in between! You’ll surely be dancing, singing along, air-drumming, or fist-pumping as Old Play belts out their repertoire of classic rock anthems and ballads – and maybe even a little country!
More events at Havoc Brewing Company. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Live Piano Music at The Sycamore
2025-05-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-15 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.
See more events at The Sycamore at Chatham Mills.

Live Music: The Petty Thieves
2025-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for Live Music with The Petty Thieves on Sat, May 17, 2pm-5pm, in celebration of Lilly Den’s third anniversary. The Petty Thieves are a good time band out of Pittsboro playing their favorite Tom Petty songs.
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.

Brendan Slocumb, The Dark Maestro
2025-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for Brendan Slocumb, The Dark Maestro on Sat, May 17, 2pm-3pm. From the author of The Violin Conspiracy and Symphony of Secrets comes a mesmerizing page-turner about a musical virtuoso who’s forced into hiding when his family runs afoul of a ruthless criminal organization—and how he uses music to bring his enemies to justice. A propulsive and moving story about sacrifice, loyalty, and the indomitable human spirit, The Dark Maestro is Slocumb at the height of his powers.
BOOK SUMMARY
Curtis Wilson is a cello prodigy, growing up in the Southeast D.C. projects with a drug dealer for a father. But through determination and talent, and the loving support of his father’s girlfriend, Larissa, Curtis claws his way out of his challenging circumstances and rises to unimagined heights in the classical music world—even soloing with the New York Philharmonic.
And then, suddenly, his life disintegrates. His father, Zippy, turns state’s evidence, implicating his old bosses to the FBI. Now the family—Curtis included—must enter the witness protection program if they want to survive. This means Curtis must give up what he loves most: sharing his extraordinary musical talents with the world. When Zippy’s bosses prove too elusive for law enforcement to convict them, Curtis, Zippy, and Larissa realize that their only chance of survival is to take on the cartel themselves. They must create new identities and draw on their unique talents, including Curtis’s musical ability, to go after those who want them dead. But will it be enough to keep Curtis and his family alive?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brendan Nicholaus Slocumb was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and holds a degree in music education (with concentrations in violin and viola) from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. For more than twenty years, he has been a public and private school music educator and has performed with orchestras throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.

Jim Lampley with Art Chansky, It Happened!
2025-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for Jim Lampley with Art Chansky, “It Happened!: A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports on Sat, May 17, 11am-12pm.

From Jim Lampley, HBO’s ringside face and voice of boxing, comes a first-person, blow-by-blow account of the evolution of sports television, chock-full of famous names, history-making events, and never-before-told stories from the world of sports. Jim Lampley’s story is a 50-year travelogue of an unlikely career that catalogs the evolution of sports television—from his emergence as the first sideline reporter, through hosting and covering 14 Olympics, to working with all major sports networks.
Learn how Jim’s brilliance as an announcer and his revolutionary nature led to innovations in sportscasting, three sports Emmys, and induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Personal anecdotes and hard-earned lessons combine as Jim digs deep and shares celebrity stories from the upper echelons of superstar athletes and Hollywood hotshots, but also offers an introspective look at his personal life and trials. It Happened! tells it all.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jim Lampley is a Hall of Fame sportscaster with 50 years of on-site experience at numerous live sports events that include college and NFL football and ABC’s Wide World of Sports, inside NBA and MLB locker rooms, Wimbledon, Ryder Cup, PGA Golf, and 14 Olympics. For 30 years, he was the face and voice of HBO World Championship boxing, including anecdotes and interactions with the most famous fighters of his era (Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Ray Leonard and George Foreman) and the biggest boxing matches up to and including the “Billion Dollar Bout” between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, which had the largest gross income in the history of pay-per-view sports.
Art Chansky is the author of ten sports books, including best-sellers The Dean’s List, Blue Blood, and Game Changers. Chansky was the ghost writer for The Kid Who Couldn’t Dunk, the inspirational children’s book by former All-American point guard Phil Ford. He has written hundreds of columns and feature stories for newspapers and websites in Atlanta, Chapel Hill, and Durham, North Carolina.
Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.

Paddle Under the Stars with the Morehead Planetarium
2025-05-16 20:15 - 23:15 | Farrington Point Boat Ramp, 605 Farrington Point Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Join Frog Hollow Outdoors for Paddle Under the Stars with the Morehead Planetarium. Learn about the night sky on these exceptional evenings. Participants will enjoy a delightful mix of science and mythology about the night sky while relaxing in canoes or kayaks on the water. It’s like an IMAX Planetarium, but in real life at Jordan Lake State Recreation Area!
SCHEDULE

Fri, May 16, 8:15-11:15pm.
Fri, Jun 6, 8:30pm-11:30pm.
Sat, Jul 12, 8:30pm-11:30pm.
Sat, Aug 16, 8pm-11pm.
Fri, Sep 26, 7pm-10pm.
Sat, Oct 18, 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Pricing can be found on the website. Trips take off from the Farrington Point Boat Ramp.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

All guests will be provided with a kayak, a personal flotation device (life vest), and a paddle. The recommended packing list can be found here. Guests will need to provide their own lunches.
Advanced online registration is required. Trips may be cancelled if the minimum group size of 4 is not met. Please note that environmental factors may impact the planned curriculum for the day. Gratuity for guides/instructors is always appreciated.
Estimating the time spent on water for river trips can be a challenging task. Numerous variables can affect the duration of a trip. A few considerations for this are water level and flow, group experience, managing a capsized canoe or kayak, and other relevant factors. Guests may be asked to assist with the shuttle. Shorter distance trips can take 3–5 hours, longer distance trips can take 4–7 hours.
Participants during winter months must wear cold-weather paddling gear appropriate for the air and water temperatures. Frog Hollow may be able to provide cold-weather paddle clothing to those who request it.

Live Music: Guy Wire
2025-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | City Tap, 89 Hillsboro Street, Suite B, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The City Tap for Live Music with Guy Wire on Fri, May 16, 7:30pm-9:30pm.
This event takes place on the patio at The City Tap. There is no cover charge for this event, but tipping the musicians is recommended. See all events at City Tap.

Candleglow Sound Bath Meditation
2025-05-16 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 Starrlight Mead. See all events at The Plant. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

96.1 BBB Summer Jam Music Series at MOSAIC
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons, 457 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Shag the night away at the 96.1 BBB Summer Jam Music Series at MOSAIC, powered by Brightspeed! Join MOSAIC at Chatham Park at the Tommy Edwards Stage for the ultimate beach music bash, courtesy of 96.1 BBB “Your Life. Your Music.” So grab your dancing shoes, join the shaggers on the dance floor, and dance like nobody’s watching! MOSAIC’s new dance floor is sponsored by the Sara Donaldson State Farm Insurance Agency.
The lawn opens at 6pm and the concert begins at 7pm. This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required. See the full schedule below and find your link to register:

Fri, Apr 18, 7pm-9pm Too Much Sylvia, Register.
Fri, May 2, 7pm-9pm The Entertainers, Register.
Fri, May 16, 7pm-9pm Band of Oz, Register.
Fri, May 30, 7pm-9pm Liquid Pleasure, Register.
Fri, Jun 13, 7pm-9pm The Castaways, Register.
Fri, Jun 27, 7pm-9pm The Embers, Register.
Fri, Aug 22, 7pm-9pm Back To School Bash: Chairmen of the Board, Register.

Anticipate bag checks and security screenings upon entry. Food or beverages purchased outside MOSAIC, weapons, and illegal substances are prohibited. Food and beverages will be available onsite for purchase – be prepared to present your receipt to event security. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Pets are welcome. This event is held outdoors on the Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons. See more events hosted by MOSAIC at Chatham Park.

Karaoke at Thirsty Skull
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Thirsty Skull Brewing, 915 N Second Ave, Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
Join Thirsty Skull Brewing – Siler City on the third Friday of each month, 7pm-9pm for Karaoke with JV Jams.
See all events at Thirsty Skull Brewing. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Live Music: Deep Black River Band
2025-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join The Plant for Live Music with Deep Black River Band on Fri, May 16, 6pm-9pm. The band will be bringing 90’s and classic rock tunes!
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.

3rd Friday Artist Receptions
2025-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Pittsboro Gallery of Arts, 44 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Pittsboro Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce the return of 3rd Friday Artist Receptions. Each month, they highlight a new artist and offer an opportunity to meet them and ask about their work. Beverages and snacks will accompany. These events are held every third Friday, 5pm-8pm. Featured artists are announced on their Facebook Page.
See more Pittsboro Gallery of Arts events.

Weekly Free Tastings at Vino!! Wine Shop
2025-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Vino!! Wine Shop, 89 Hillsboro Street, Suite A, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Weekly free tastings at Vino!! Wine Shop are hosted every Friday. Experts share their picks of wines with varied pricing and from diverse locations. Tasting details, including which wines will be served, are shared on their Facebook Page and in their newsletters.
All tastings and events at Vino!! Wine Shop. Part of Chatham County’s Craft Beverages and Country Inns Trail.

Line Dancing Classes at Chatham Mills
2025-05-16 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.

Chatham Teacher Work Day Sewing
2025-05-16 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.

National Strawberry Month!
2025-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents National Strawberry Month on Fri, May 16, 9am-3pm. Come celebrate strawberry season in so many tasty ways! You can join for one two-hour session or stay all day and create strawberry recipes until you turn pink! The class schedule is as follows:

9am-11am: Strawberry Protein Pancakes and Homemade Strawberry Granola Parfait.
11am-1pm: Strawberry Feta Flatbread and Strawberry Pesto Pasta.
1pm-3pm: Strawberry Fruit Salsa with Shortbread Chips.

This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.

Wedding Dance Bootcamp
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Forest Hall at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 350, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Step onto the dance floor with confidence at this Wedding Dance Bootcamp hosted by Forest Hall at Chatham Mills and the Chatham Social Club Thursday nights, May 1-Jun 19, 7pm-8pm. Learn the three most popular wedding dances:

Rumba: slow, romantic, and full of heart.
Hustle: upbeat, fun, and disco-inspired.
Foxtrot: classic, smooth, and oh-so-elegant.

The cost is $285 per couple and includes 8 hours of group instruction for two. Whether you’re in the wedding party or just love a good celebration, this series will have you dancing in style all summer long. Register now at chathamsocialclub.com – limited spots available! See more events at Chatham Mills.

Spring Our State Book Club
2025-05-15 18:30 - 19:45 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join McIntyre’s Books for this Spring Our State Book Club on Thu, May 15, 6:30pm-7:45pm. You asked and they responded! Everyone had so much fun at last fall’s Book Club night that there was clamoring for holding this evening more often. During this fun evening, McIntyre’s staff will present book recommendations for intrepid readers. You don’t have to be in a book club to join them. There is a special 20% discount on staff-selected titles this evening only. Books, wine, swag, and great conversations – what more could you want? Tickets are $10 per person.
Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.

Chef's Dinner at West End
2025-05-15 18:00 - 22:00 | West End Kitchen and Catering, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, United States
Join West End each month for an exceptional Chef’s Dinner featuring five courses, including three options (vegetarian, pescatarian, and meat) for the main course, with optional wine pairings (announced before each event) selected by the in-house Sommelier. The first seating is at 6pm, and guests are welcome to arrive between 5:30pm-6pm. West End asks that you be done by 7:30pm to accommodate their second seating (guests are welcome to arrive between 8pm and 8:30pm). Upcoming dates are listed below:

Thu, Apr 24, 6pm-10pm April Chef’s Dinner.
Thu, May 15, 6pm-10pm May Chef’s Dinner.
Thu, Jun 19, 6pm-10pm June Chef’s Dinner.
Thu, Jul 24, 6pm-10pm July’s Chef’s Dinner.
Thu, Aug 28, 6pm-10pm August Chef’s Dinner.
Thu, Sep 25, 6pm-10pm September Chef’s Dinner.
Thu, Oct 23, 6pm-10pm October Chef’s Dinner.

See more events at West End Kitchen and Catering.

Opinionation Trivia at House of Hops
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | House of Hops, 112 Russet Run, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join House of Hops every Thursday, 6pm-8pm for Opinionation Trivia. This Family Fued-style trivia game is so much fun! Play at 6pm and again at 7pm for two chances to win $15 or $25 House of Hops gift cards. Bring the crew, bring food from neighbors Cafe Root Cellar or Mi Cancun, and enjoy!
More events at House of Hops. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Wine Class – 6 Ways of Rosé
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 | McIntyre’s Books, 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Fearrington Village for a Wine Class – 6 Ways of Rosé on Thu, May 15, 6pm-7pm. We all have an idea of a classic Rosé wine, bright, fresh, crisp, light strawberry notes, perfect for summer sipping, probably from Provence? Well… that is just one style amongst many options! Rosé actually has a vast range of possibilities showcasing different techniques, philosophies, and most importantly, flavors.
You’re invited to join Fearrington Wine Director Troy Revell as he leads you through a kaleidoscope of possibilities, exploring varied selections from around the world, including French selections of Tavel and Tibouren, Spain, Lebanon, and probably something sparkling… all perfect to get everyone in the mood for summer. A few small bites from Chef Gagne are included, and wines tasted will be available for purchase at the end of the event. The class will take place on the Terrace behind The Fearrington House Restaurant.
This $75 all-inclusive wine class is non-refundable. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place! Just send Fearrington an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.
Fearrington Village is part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail. See more events at Fearrington Village.

4th-6th Grade Weekly Cooking Classes
2025-05-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents 4th-6th Grade Weekly Cooking Classes every Thursday, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Please note that you must register your child for each one-month session you are interested in – themes change each month, and registration costs only cover one month of courses. You can see this month’s theme here.
This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.

Run Club at Thirsty Skull PBO
2025-05-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Thirsty Skull Brewing – Pittsboro, 684 West Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join Thirsty Skull Brewing – Pittsboro every Thursday, 5pm-6:30pm for Run Club.
See all events at Thirsty Skull Brewing – PBO. Part of the Chatham County Craft Beverages & Country Inns Trail.

Kindergarten-3rd Grade Weekly Cooking Classes
2025-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents Kindergarten-3rd Grade Weekly Cooking Classes. Please note that you must register your child for each one-month session you are interested in – themes change each month, and registration costs only cover one month of courses. You can see this month’s theme here. Two sessions are available for this class – your child can attend either every Thursday, 4pm-5pm, or every Wednesday, 4pm-5pm.
This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.

Homeschool Weekly Cooking Classes
2025-05-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Chatham Grove Community Center, 1301 Andrews Store Road, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
The Children’s Culinary Institute, led by Chef Arlena, and in partnership with Chatham County Parks & Recreation, presents Homeschool Weekly Cooking Classes every Thursday, 2:30pm-3:30pm. Please note that you must register your child for each one-month session you are interested in – themes change each month, and registration costs only cover one month of courses. You can see this month’s theme here. This event takes place at the Chatham Grove Community Center.
