Celebrate the centennial birthday of the Koch Memorial Forest Theatre! Join us to commemorate 100 years of the Koch Memorial Forest Theatre on Sunday, October 6 from 2-4pm. Enjoy performances paying tribute to the legacy of the theatre and participate in the conversation about the theatre’s future. Performers include PlayMakers Repertory Company, Paperhand Puppet Intervention,... Read More →

MANHATTAN SHORT is an instantaneous celebration of international cinema that brings great short films to venues around the globe and allows audiences to select their favorites.

The 10th Annual Kids Rock Concert is proud to present an amazing all-star lineup featuring Baron von Rumblebuss and the legendary Mister John Saylor! Kids Rock is a blast for the whole family! Everyone is welcome to this FREE CONCERT. Invite friends, neighbors and passersby -- and help us spread the word!  Bring a picnic, enjoy items... Read More →

Exploring the labyrinth of the contemporary art world, The Price of Everything examines the role of art and artistic passion in today’s money-driven, consumer-based society. Featuring collectors, dealers, auctioneers and a rich range of artists, from current market darlings Jeff Koons, Gerhard Richter and Njideka Akunyili Crosby to one-time art star Larry Poons, the film exposes deep... Read More →

This monthly event brings together founders, startup teams, free lancers, and local professionals for introductions and networking. Attendees can watch or participate in quick pitch sessions, or simply share what they're up to. Practice telling your story to customers, investors, and the public. Join us in at the Pit Chapel Hill for appetizers on the... Read More →

The Annual Art Auction is a great opportunity to support UNC’s Department of Art and Art History. Come bid on original works of art and meet current and past Art Department Alumni. Enjoy refreshments and the excitement of the live silent auction! Funds raised during this special one-night event are used to support a variety... Read More →

The goal of every musician is to get signed with a label…. right? During this panel discussion, we’ll hear from musicians (signed and unsigned), and long-time music industry experts on today’s music industry landscape.  What do labels look for when signing an artist? What do artists need to know before signing? Is is possible to... Read More →

Section B) Adam Dodds – Wednesdays, 6-9pm, Oct 9 – Oct 30 (Fall 2019)

A Medley of Thornton Wilder Short Plays

A new art piece is on display in the FedEx Global Education Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill until December 20, 2019. North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green and renowned artist Judith Ernst will discuss their collaborative public art project and honor the 100th anniversary of W.B Yeats’s seminal poem,... Read More →

In this riveting performance by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, repetition plays the lead role. A seminal postmodern work, Rosas danst Rosas is unequivocally feminine—four women dancers engage in a dialogue of fierce movements that are countered by small everyday gestures. The exhaustion and perseverance that come with it create an emotional tension that contrasts sharply... Read More →

After the toppling of the Confederate monument known as Silent Sam on the UNC campus in August 2018 there was considerable discourse on campus about the history of the statue, and the social and political implications of its presence, its removal, and its possible restoration. These were (and are) needed conversations. But missing from the... Read More →

Colonial Luminaries of Olde Hillsborough - Walking Tour Tour begins at Olde Town Cemetery entrance alongside the Hillsborough Presbyterian Church 102 West Tryon Street. William Hooper, James Hogg, and the infamous Edmund Fanning. These men, along with many others and their families, faced an uncertain future in tumultuous times. They all helped to shape our... Read More →

Featuring Peter Filene and Bill McAllister Show will run from October 8th-November 10th The October and November exhibit at FRANK will be showcasing the work of members and photographers Peter Filene and Bill McAllister. Please join us to celebrate their extraordinary and creative work, the opening reception will take place on Friday, October 11th, from... Read More →

Join us for a special, after hours screening of the film, Braveheart (1995, Rated R) accompanied by a discussion of the factors that led to multiple uprisings of Scots in their homeland throughout history and their subsequent settlement in North Carolina. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.... Read More →

The Monti and Townsend Bertram & Company presents Into the Wild, a special event that celebrates the outdoors by telling personal stories about our experiences braving the elements. And we cannot imagine a better place to hold this event than in the famed Forest Theatre. **Please Note: This is an adult-themed program and may not be... Read More →

A Medley of Thornton Wilder Short Plays

TsuShiMaMiRe is Japanese Girls Art Punk Rock Trio since 1999. Their style is electric, punk rock, free jazz, ska, surf and funk, mixing noisy and pop instrumental sounds with idiosyncratic, quirky, often funny or disturbing lyrics. They are one of the many bands to have become famous in the United States through the Austin, Texas South by Southwest music festival, and also through their performances at anime conventions, with the Suicide Girls, and at Benten Label’s “Japan Girls Nite” U.S. tours. In 2007 they were voted “Best All-Girl Group” by Shojo Beat magazine USA. In Japan they made a major debut in 2009 from Victor Entertainment. And then they have started their own label, Mojor Records in 2010. Their live performance is absolutely great. They are definitely one of the best live bands and also the most powerful all girl bands in Japan. They performed a lot of big rock festivals in Japan. (Rock in Japan Festival, ARABAKI Rock Festival, SUMMER SONIC , and more!) They collaborated many Japanese famous musicians. (Shigeru Izumiya , ROLLY , ULFUL Keiske from ULFULS , Yohito Teraoka,Sachiko Kobayashi and more!) And Wim Wenders recorded their show in Tokyo. Also They made a theme song of “POWERPUFF GIRLS” (cartoon network) for Japan. Their 11th Album was released in Oct 2015. They had tours in U.S in March to April and October 2016. (23 shows & 18 shows) They had a tour in South Korea in June 2016. (4 shows) And They had a first tour in Europe in December 2016. (16 shows) It included two big festivals in France. It was great. And Their next Europe tour will be on May to June. In 2017, Drums Mizue leave the band on February 10. Mari & Yayoi started new “TsuShiMaMiRe” with a new drummer Maiko! They never stop! Official Web : https://tsushimamire.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/tsushimamire/ Bandcamp : https://tsushimamire1.bandcamp.com/releases Mari on Twitter:https://twitter.com/marimamire TsuShiMaMiRe Instagram : tsmmr_jp youtube channel :https://www.youtube.com/user/marimamire/

Cèilidh Ayr honors Scottish Heritage and Culture in a nod to the Kirkland Family that built the historic home of Ayr Mount named in honor of William Kirkland’s birthplace: Ayr, Scotland. It will celebrate Scotland through Pipes and Drums, Celtic music, Scottish Country Dancing, demonstrations, storytelling, history talks and walks, Scottish and Celtic goods in... Read More →

Susan Walser – Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm, Oct 12 & 13 (Fall 2019)

COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY WAR GUIDED WALKING TOUR Experience American Colonial history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns with an historic guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and its importance in North Carolina... Read More →

Ayr Mount is a house museum offering guided tours that delve into family history, the enslaved community, plantation life, fine architecture, and museum quality furniture and decorative arts. On special view is a Scottish Connections Exhibit featuring Scottish artifacts, 18th and 19th century engravings of Scotland, immigration patterns, food, curiosities and a wee bit of... Read More →

A fun, experiential, arts-focused festival for all ages in downtown Chapel Hill. Experience the arts by browsing the eclectic arts and craft market, catching live music featuring well-know acts ranging in genre, discover theater, dance and poetry performances, and make your mark on the participatory graffiti art mural. Come and get funky at Festifall!

COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY WAR GUIDED WALKING TOUR Experience American Colonial history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns with an historic guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and its importance in North Carolina... Read More →

A Medley of Thornton Wilder Short Plays

Written by members of Triangle Playwrights, these monologues are based on NC figures. We hear, in the voices of the past, people fighting for freedom and social justice as well as those willing to manipulate others to stop progress or simply promote themselves. Even though the people represented here are long gone, the things they... Read More →

A Revolutionary Tasting at the Burwell School Historic Site Did you know Hillsborough played an interesting role in our country’s quest for freedom? On Saturday, October 12, from 2-4:30 PM learn more at "A Revolutionary Tasting". Author, Suzanne Adair, will discuss "The Crucial Role of North Carolina During the American Revolution". Following Ms Adair’s talk... Read More →

Live music featuring North Carolina groups M is We, Irata, and Bitter Resolve, at one of Chapel Hill's favorite live music destinations. NOTE: Tickets are NOT available through eventbrite. Please follow this link to purchase tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3719385/m-is-wewith-iratabitter-resolveundermasks-chapel-hill-local-506?fbclid=IwAR058BDdAq0roTB8miic1lZfRgHUpUAuVgx5VSzhPAfMV3htkqTa4NNCKKU