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December Story Time, Puppet Show and Art Activity

Orange County Public Library 137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Puppet Show Incorporated https://www.puppetshowinc.org/ presents the classic fairy tale The Shoemaker and the Elf. Activities include a story time, puppet show and make and take art activity. Puppetry programs will be held at the following community locations. Recommended ages are 4-8. FREE December 12th at 4:00-5:00 Hillsborough Main Library FREE December 14th at 10:30-11:30 Carrboro... Read More →

Free

Christmas Carols and Classics by North Carolina Boys Choir and Girls Choir

University United Methodist Church 150 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill

Rejoice with the sounds of the season in this annual Triangle Christmas tradition - a free concert by N.C. Boys Choir and N.C. Girls Choir. About this Event Come join us for this treasured annual Triangle area tradition -- a Christmas Concert by the North Carolina Boys Choir joined by the North Carolina Girls Choir.... Read More →

Free

Circle 12 Holiday Show

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. This seasonal event is a veritable homecoming of the regional folk music community in an intimate, convivial setting. The ArtsCenter is excited to welcome the Songs from the Circle crew back to celebrate the Holiday... Read More →

$15

Beautiful Bits and Pieces, Giftable Art by Local Artists

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

Browse small paintings, prints, cards, stained glass, ornaments, jewelry, sculptures, carvings, and more, all $100 or less (as low as $3.50), from local artists. With something for just about everyone, this collection enables you to support the local artist community while meeting your gift giving needs. Please see www.margaretlanegallery.com for days/hours. Free and open to... Read More →

Free

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Ceramics: Holiday Ornaments

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

This three-session class will cover handbuilt and wheel-thrown Christmas ornaments. In the first class students will learn how to handbuild and throw several ornaments. The second class will cover trimming and decorating with slip and underglaze to complete work for bisque firing. In the final class we will glaze our bisqued ornaments. Class size will... Read More →

$197

Chapel Hill Carrboro Community Holiday Parade

Join us for a festive and inclusive parade that celebrates the winter holiday season! Watch community groups strut along Franklin Street with giant floats, seasonal displays, performers, and more. This event is created in collaboration with the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership, UNC Arts Everywhere, and UNC & Community.

Old Christmas Concert

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church 210 St. Mary's Road, Hillsbororugh

The St. Matthew's Women's Singing Circle invites you to celebrate Old Christmas with them on Friday, January 6, at 7:30pm for a Faith & Arts Concert at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Old Christmas is when we hold our breath as the Twelve Days of Christmastide end and the Season of Epiphany begins. Old Christmas is... Read More →

$10

Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo and Non-Profit Showcase

The American Legion 3700 NC-54, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

In the season inspired by eating and giving, we’re bringing together an array of local food trucks and non-profits for a community picnic.

Inclusive Holiday Gift Market

Blue Hill Event Center 200 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill

Don't miss this year's Inclusive Holiday Market! This market will be a great opportunity for community members to make a social impact while holiday shopping! All 18 vendors represent businesses that are disability owned or inclusive of employees with disabilities.  Vendors will be selling hand crafted gift items, including pottery, greeting cards, coffee, chocolates, candles, dried... Read More →

Free
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An Evening in December with Voices Chapel Hill

Moeser Auditorium 145 East Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Voices’ December concert, Evening in December, features our full company performing Sarah Quartel’s A Winter Day, featuring texts by Sara Teasdale, Lucy Maud Montgomery, and Melville Cane; and “Stars” by Joseph Martin. The second half of our concert moves into the holiday spirit with our chamber ensemble, Cantari, presenting a set of a cappella pieces... Read More →

$20