Meals on Wheels Dining for Dollars
May 12, 6pm
This dinner at Hickory Tavern benefiting Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels will include a silent auction featuring items such as a UNC football game day experience for four, a vacation to Aruba and tickets to “Riverdance” at Durham Performing Arts Center. chcmow.org
The Hot Spot! at 140 West Plaza
June 3, 6-9pm
Head outside for a night of play for the whole family! The plaza will be filled with music thanks to a DJ and interactive games such as Twister, giant Jenga, cornhole and more. downtownchapelhill.com
Farm to Fork Picnic
June 5, 4-7pm
Three dozen chefs, each paired with a local farm, produce seasonal bite-size dishes at the ninth annual event at Breeze Family Farm in Hurdle Mills. Samples from local artisans, breweries and wineries will also be featured, as well as music by Big Fat Gap and The Holland Brothers. Tickets: $100; children 12 and younger are free. farmtoforknc.com
Movies Under the Stars
June 9, 8:30pm
Beginning in June with “Lilo & Stitch,” the Town of Chapel Hill will show six sci-fi, kid-friendly movies throughout the summer at the Wallace Parking Deck. Don’t miss the fun activities before the showing and bring a blanket. townofchapelhill.org
Bar-B-Que Throwdown
June 11, 1-4pm
Enjoy this epic battle of barbecue on the front lawn of The Carolina Inn featuring bourbon, beer and live music by The Gravy Boys. Five judges – including Chapel Hill Magazine’s Andrea Griffith Cash – will determine a winner from the eight competitors. Tickets: $25-$55; children 6 and younger are free. carolinainn.com