What's Happening in Orange & Chatham County This August
- Governors Club Realty
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Living at Governors Club means more than a beautiful home. It means easy access to everything that makes this corner of North Carolina special.
From farmers markets on the Chatham Mills lawn to giant puppets at Forest Theatre, here’s what’s happening in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Fearrington, Siler City, and Bynum through the end of August.
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Around Chapel Hill, Carrboro & Hillsborough
Deere John: Super G Print Lab Opening Reception
Friday, August 14 | 6–9 PM | peel, Carrboro
An opening reception celebrating a print exhibit built around a landmark ’89 Monte Carlo, with live screenprinting and music.
Family Fun Friday
Friday, August 14 | 6–8 PM | Chapel Hill Public Library
Music, food trucks, and yard games close out the library’s Summer Reading program. A great one for grandkids in town.
Forest Bathing Walk
Saturday, August 15 | 9–11 AM | NC Botanical Garden
A guided, contemplative walk led by a certified forest and nature therapy guide. Spend a quiet morning immersed in the garden.
Bookstore Romance Day Party
Saturday, August 15 | 10 AM–6 PM | Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill
Romance movie screenings, craft activities, games, and a 2 PM panel discussion celebrating the genre.
Hillsborough Vintage Market
Saturday, August 15 | 11 AM–4 PM | The Rookery, Hillsborough
Vintage curators, makers, artists, and collectors gather for an afternoon market at The Rookery.
NC Cider, Wine & Cheese Pairing: Meet the Makers
Saturday, August 15 | 3–4:30 PM | Weaver Street Market, Hillsborough
A tasting with the makers behind Botanist & Barrel, DeFi Wines, and Boxcarr Farm, paired with curated cheeses.
Jennifer Curtis with Gabriel Pelli
Saturday, August 15 | 7:30 PM | ArtsCenter, Carrboro
A staple of the ArtsCenter’s season, violinist Jennifer Curtis performs alongside Gabriel Pelli.
Film Night | Local Films
Sunday, August 16 | 7 PM | ArtsCenter, Carrboro
A curated screening of short films by local filmmakers and artists.
The Wild Wisdom of the World | Paperhand Puppet Project
Friday–Sunday | 6:15–8:30 PM | Forest Theatre, Chapel Hill
Paperhand’s beloved 26th annual giant-puppet production returns with masks, stilts, shadow work, and a live original score. A Chapel Hill summer tradition.
Movies on the Green
Saturdays at Dusk | Southern Village Green, Chapel Hill
A $5 family-friendly movie under the stars each Saturday. Hook screens the weekend of August 15.
Sundays at Sundown
Sundays | 7–9 PM | Southern Village Green, Chapel Hill
Southern Village’s free live concert series. Bring a blanket, a picnic, and settle in for the evening.
Sunday Brunch Music
Sundays | 11 AM–1 PM | Weaver Street Market, Carrboro
Free live music on the lawn with brunch and neighbors. A Carrboro weekend ritual.
Summer Music Series
Thursdays | 5–8 PM | Al’s Burger Shack, Chapel Hill
Local live music on the patio, paired with a burger and a shake, every Thursday through the end of the month.
Karaoke with Goats
Thursday, August 27 | 7–9 PM | Spring Haven Farm, Chapel Hill
Drinks, snacks, farm goats, and a karaoke mic. Exactly as charming as it sounds.
Farmers Markets & Makers
Pittsboro Farmers Market
Thursdays | 3–6 PM | Pittsboro Pop-Up Park
A year-round, product-only market with fresh produce, meats, and baked goods sourced from within 50 miles of town.
Chatham Mills Farmers Market
Saturdays | 8 AM–12 PM | Chatham Mills
A growers-only Saturday market with vegetables, meats, eggs, preserves, and perennial plants right on the Chatham Mills lawn.
Fearrington Farmers Market
Tuesdays | 3–5 PM | Fearrington Village
A producers-only market in the heart of Fearrington Village. Bring a tote bag and browse the local vendors.
Briar Chapel Farmers Market
Fridays | 4–6 PM | Great Meadow Park, Chapel Hill
Fresh seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, native plants, honey, and prepared foods on the Great Meadow Park green.
Growers & Makers Market
Wednesdays | 4–7 PM | Siler City
Downtown Siler City’s rain-or-shine midweek market spotlighting local growers and makers.
Arts, Culture & Special Events
NC History Book Club: Between the Lines
Saturday, August 15 | 9:30–10:30 AM | Chatham County Historical Museum
The Chatham County Historical Association’s monthly book discussion, held the third Saturday of each month.
Saturday Morning Market at The Plant
Saturday, August 15 | 10 AM–2 PM | The Plant, Pittsboro
A vintage, antiques, and secondhand market. Sell, swap, or just hunt for treasures.
3rd Friday Artist Receptions
Friday, August 21 | 5–8 PM | Pittsboro Gallery of Arts
Meet the gallery’s featured artist of the month over light beverages and snacks.
Pittsboro’s Finally Fridays Art Walk
Friday, August 21 | 5–8 PM | Downtown Pittsboro
A free, family-friendly monthly stroll through downtown Pittsboro’s shops, galleries, and social district.
Siler City Downtown Music Series
Friday, August 21 | 6–9 PM | NC Arts Incubator, Siler City
A free outdoor concert series in downtown Siler City featuring a rotating lineup of regional acts.
MOSAIC Blast from the Past Music Series
Friday, August 21 | 7–9:30 PM | MOSAIC at Chatham Park
An outdoor decades-spanning dance party at Chatham Park’s Tommy Edwards venue.
Candleglow Sound Bath Meditation
Friday, August 21 | 7:30–8:30 PM | Starrlight Mead
A candlelit sonic meditation ceremony returning by popular demand at Starrlight Mead.
Goldston America 250: Film Series
Tuesday, August 25 | 4–6 PM | Goldston Library
A Chatham Community Library screening series honoring America’s 250th anniversary, hosted monthly throughout the year.
Improv Theatre at The Plant
Wednesday, August 26 | 6–7:30 PM | Fair Game Beverage Company
A trio of improvisers builds a live show in real time from audience suggestions.
Cactus Cowgirl’s Plant Bingo Night
Friday, August 28 | 7–9 PM | Cactus Cowgirl, Pittsboro
Seven rounds of plant-themed bingo with prizes on the last Friday of the month.
Textiles & Craft Monthly Gathering
Sunday, August 30 | 1–3 PM | Twin Birch & Teasel, Siler City
A come-one-come-all gathering for textile artists and craftspeople of any skill level.
NCPS Poetry Readings at McIntyre’s
Sunday, August 30 | 2–3 PM | McIntyre’s Books, Fearrington Village
The North Carolina Poetry Society’s monthly reading, held the last Sunday afternoon of the month.
Live Music & Nightlife
Live Piano Music at The Sycamore
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 6–9 PM | Chatham Mills
A rotating lineup of local pianists sets the mood four nights a week at The Sycamore.
Jazz Nights at The Sycamore
Wednesdays | 6–9 PM | Chatham Mills
Live jazz fills The Sycamore’s lounge every Wednesday evening.
Live Music at Galloway’s
Wednesday–Saturday | 5–7 PM | The Belted Goat, Fearrington Village
Live music, local beer, and wine by the glass on the Belted Goat/Galloway’s patio at Fearrington.
Music at Roost Beer Garden
Fridays | 5–7 PM | Fearrington Village
Porch music, local beer, and wood-fired pizza at Fearrington’s seasonal beer garden.
Bynum Front Porch Music Series
Fridays Through August | 7–8:30 PM | Historic Bynum General Store
Gospel, folk, blues, and rockabilly acts take the porch at the Historic Bynum General Store. The season wraps up this month.
Live Music: Deep Chatham Ramblers
Saturday, August 15 | 7:30–9:30 PM | City Tap, Pittsboro
Saturday night live music at City Tap, paired with $3.50 mimosas.
Live Music: Dub Fire Reggae Band
Saturday, August 22 | 3–6 PM | The Plant, Pittsboro
Roots reggae with a contemporary twist takes the stage at The Plant.
Free Wine Tastings at The Belted Goat
Select Saturdays | 1–3 PM | Fearrington Village
Complimentary wine tastings curated from varied regions and price points.
Weekly Free Tastings at Vino!! Wine Shop
Fridays | 5–7 PM | Pittsboro
Expert-led wine tastings every Friday at this downtown Pittsboro wine shop.
Family, Community & Wellness
Twilight Tours at Carolina Tiger Rescue
Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 5–8 PM | Carolina Tiger Rescue
An adults-only evening tour of the rescue’s big cats, running through October. A perennial favorite for Governors Club residents with weekend visitors.
Tiger Tales Tours at Carolina Tiger Rescue
Wednesdays | 9–11:30 AM | Carolina Tiger Rescue
A family-friendly morning tour, great for grandkids visiting the club.
Elemental Breathwork with Carrie Brewer
Sunday, August 16 | 3–4:30 PM | Pittsboro Yoga at The Plant
A guided breathwork session blending healing practices, hosted monthly.
Astrology at Fair Game
Monday, August 17 | 6–8 PM | Fair Game Beverage Company
A fun evening exploring upcoming astrological shifts, hosted monthly at The Plant.
MOSAIC Back-to-School Book Drive
Friday, August 21 | 5–7 PM | MOSAIC Family Commons
MOSAIC partners with Chatham Reads to collect gently used children’s books for local families.
Mental Health Matters
Friday, August 28 | 8–9:15 AM | 79° West
A monthly community conversation bringing practical mental health education to Pittsboro.
Fridays at The Farm
Fridays | 4–9 PM | Old Mill Farm
Family-friendly live music and farm activities on a quaint century farm every Friday night.
Trivia, Games & Weekly Hangouts
Looking for an easy weeknight plan? Here are a few recurring favorites around Pittsboro.
Sporcle Trivia at Hops & Berry
Mondays | 7–9 PM
Live-hosted trivia using the popular Sporcle format.
Music Bingo at Hops & Berry
Tuesdays | 7–9 PM
Listen for the tune, not the number. A musical spin on classic bingo.
Pub Trivia at Doherty’s
Tuesdays | 7–9 PM
Free-to-play trivia at Doherty’s Irish Pub, with prizes for the top three teams.
Music Bingo at House of Hops
Wednesdays | 6–8 PM
DJ Special K hosts weekly music bingo at House of Hops.
Karaoke at Hops & Berry
Wednesdays | 7–10 PM
Regulars and first-timers alike line up for the mic every Wednesday night.
Crokinole at Fair Game
Wednesday, August 19 | 6–8 PM | Fair Game Beverage Company
Give the classic Canadian tabletop game a try in the Fair Game Wheelhouse, hosted the third Wednesday of each month.
Opinionation Trivia at House of Hops
Thursdays | 6–8 PM
A Family Feud-style trivia game with two chances nightly to win a bar tab.
Blues Jam at The MOD
Thursdays | 7–10 PM | The Modern Life Deli & Drinks
An open blues jam hosted by Lo Taylor, welcoming players and listeners alike.
This is the everyday texture of life around Governors Club: farm-fresh Saturdays, front-porch music, and a downtown just minutes away.
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