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Local 506

Address
506 W. Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, 27516 United States Get Directions
Phone 919.942.5506
Website https://local506.com/venue/local-506/

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About:

Opened in 1992, Local 506 is an all-ages rock club in downtown Chapel Hill. The 506 is a showroom and a full bar, providing audiences the opportunity to see up-and-coming touring musicians and local bands in a simultaneously accessible and professional musical setting. Located on West Franklin Street, the 506 is conveniently within walking distance to many of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s restaurants and bars, and a great location for either catching a show or enjoying a full night out in Chapelboro.

Parking:

Parking can be a bit tricky unless you’re familiar with the area. A helpful parking guide for Chapel Hill is here. In general, street parking is free after 6pm Monday-Saturday, and completely free on Sunday. Keep an eye out for UNC lots that are often free after 6pm as well. There is also a parking deck next to the Hampton Inn in Carrboro that is free and within walking distance to the club.

Membership Info:

In accordance with NC Law, memberships are required to attend shows at Local 506. Memberships are $2, available at the door the night of the show, and are good for life. A membership card is issued when purchased, and must be presented at the time of entry to the club (a picture on a smartphone will do just fine!). Over 21 members are welcome to have a guest, though under 21 members must each have their own membership. For more information about North Carolina’s membership laws, see page 12 here.

TL;DR: Because we serve liquor and not food we are required by NC to be a private club and charge for memberships (only $2, though). They’re good for life and you can have a guest as long as you’re over 21.

Membership Rules:

  • Membership is required for entry to Local 506
  • Once inside, don’t be dumb. No alcohol for under 21 folks, no fighting, and generally be respectful of everyone around you.

Events at this venue

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  • Lee Gildersleeve

    Local 506 506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, United States

    For all venue policies and membership info, visit www.local506.com – For all ages shows, under 21 is subject to a $5 surcharge payable at door. Must have a valid ID to enter. 

    Free

  • Get Sad Y’all presents Prison

    Local 506 506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, United States

    For venue policies and $3 membership fee info, visit – www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a $5 surcharge, payable at the door. 

    $15

  • Empty w/ Heirloom, Dull Mourning, Run Home Jack

    Local 506 506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, United States

    For all venue policies and $3 membership fee info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a $5 surcharge at the door.

    $10

  • Ben Wasserman – Live After Death

    Local 506 506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, United States

    For all venue polices and $3 membership fee info, visit www.local506.com – Under 21 subject to a $5 surcharge payable at the door. All ages!—– Part circus, part catharsis, total chaos: Live After Death is an hour-long interactive comedy show about loss and grief.  Within the span of three years, comedian Ben Wasserman (MTV, VICE) lost his dad, grandad, uncle, and four friends. Through a blend of comedy, clowning, and crowd participation, Ben leads the audience on a hilarious yet moving journey through grief, honoring and celebrating the ones we’ve lost along the way. During the show, he holds intimate conversations with audience members about their experiences with loss, their fears of death, and what we remain grateful for — all interspersed between high-concept high-octane bits. Ben enlists audience members to help him literally juggle the various traumas associated with loss, shows off his talent for ventriloquism by introducing the audience to “grief puppetry,” holds a seance to help connect with a departed loved one, and even dances with death himself! It’s funny, it’s vulnerable, you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll wonder why a show like this hasn’t been done before!

    $12

  • In Tha Fest: Featuring Christian James, Parker Sharpe & more

    Local 506 506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, United States

    Featuring: Christian James w/ Parker Sharpe, Kashmiir, Jae bxrd, XBrodie, Jon dacom, Honcho Hefner, Aideyn Woods.  $5 surcharge for anyone under 21 (payable at the door). Must have valid ID to enter.  $3 membership fee for all non-members (payable at the door). 

    $10