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The Commons Festival Weekend

CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio 123 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Commons is a new initiative devoted to supporting performance artists and fostering local creative community and discourse in and around the Triangle, in partnership with UNC Summer Arts, UNC Department of Communication, and INDY WEEK. Three performing artists/artist groups were selected for proposals that particularly challenged performance conventions, invited audience co-creation, took artistic risks,... Read More →

$5

Opening Reception for Keeping Calm and Farming On, featuring Jacqueline Rimmler

Margaret Lane Gallery 121 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Experience the charm and spirit of the animals and scenes making up farm life. Jacqueline Rimmler and accompanying local artists Kevin Flynn Bell, Debi Drew, Chrystal Hardt, Phillip Howard, David Knox, D. Xavier Knox, Ray La Mantia, Margaret Oatney, Lynn Schmoock, Sam Williams, and Barbara Younger present work in various mediums including acrylics, oils, photography,... Read More →

Free

Freight Train Blues Music Series – Chatham Rabbits | Alexa Rose

Carrboro Town Commons 301 W Main St, Carrboro

Music Maker Relief Foundation partners with the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department and WUNC to present the Freight Train Blues Music Series at Carrboro Town Commons (Farmer’s Market). Beginning on May 24th, the four-part series will feature performances from blues, gospel, and folk musicians on Fridays at 6:30pm. The music series, which highlights blues and... Read More →

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Last Fridays: Free Summer Concert Series

Historic Orange County Courthouse 106 E. King St., Hillsborough, United States

Join the Hillsborough Arts Council as we present our Last Friday's celebration on the lawn of the Old Courthouse, in the heart of Downtown. This community-wide block party features live music, artist vendors, non-profits, food, and more! Head to Downtown Hillsborough on Last Fridays all summer long to enjoy the outdoor festivities, venture out on... Read More →

Free

Reception for Touchable Museum Pictures

Margaret Lane Gallery 121 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Local seamstress Sally Barker has created fabric pictures for the blind to touch/see, but you don't have to be blind to enjoy them. Come and see and touch them before they leave to become part of the Art Institute of Chicago’s permanent collection. The show runs May 22 through June 9, with a reception Sunday,... Read More →

Free

The Singing OUT Tour 2019 with Crys Matthews and Heather Mae featuring JJ Jones and Joe Stevens.

The ArtsCenter 300-G E Main St, Carrboro, NC, United States

Ask anyone about the new generation of social justice music-makers and they’ll mention either Heather Mae or Crys Matthews. Mae, a powerhouse performer and earthshaking vocalist, has turned her personal struggle with mental health and body image into an empowering message of self-love, a universal light force that shines for every audience member. Matthews is... Read More →

$20

Freight Train Blues Music Series – Eastern NC Gospel Jubilee

Carrboro Town Commons 301 W Main St, Carrboro

Music Maker Relief Foundation partners with the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department and WUNC to present the Freight Train Blues Music Series at Carrboro Town Commons (Farmer’s Market). Beginning on May 24th, the four-part series will feature performances from blues, gospel, and folk musicians on Fridays at 6:30pm. The music series, which highlights blues and... Read More →

ATTENTION HORSE COMEDY PRESENTS: THE ROAST OF THANOS

Join Attention Horse Comedy for the roast of everyone's favorite Mad Titan, THANOS! Comedians will take on the roles of The Avengers and hilariously insult Thanos in a Friars Club-style roast that's guaranteed to make you laugh! Will the PIT Chapel Hill still stand after Earth's Mightiest Heroes have burned and zinged (zung?) Thanos and... Read More →

$5

Freight Train Blues Music Series – Cool John Ferguson | Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen | Cookie McGee

Carrboro Town Commons 301 W Main St, Carrboro

Music Maker Relief Foundation partners with the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department and WUNC to present the Freight Train Blues Music Series at Carrboro Town Commons (Farmer’s Market). Beginning on May 24th, the four-part series will feature performances from blues, gospel, and folk musicians on Fridays at 6:30pm. The music series, which highlights blues and... Read More →

Songs from the Circle 11

The ArtsCenter 300-G E Main St, Carrboro, NC, United States

The ArtsCenter’s annual Songs from the Circle shows are a celebration of the best in classic American Folk and Bluegrass. In spring 2012 local guitarist Danny Gotham organized a memorable benefit concert involving a live presentation of songs from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s iconic album of 40 years prior, Will the Circle Be Unbroken.... Read More →

$15