Out & About
Opening Doors of Opportunities NOV. 12, 6 P.M. Join EmPOWERment, Inc., a nonprofit focused on providing affordable rentals in the Chapel Hill area, at The Friday Center to celebrate its 20th year serving the community. Christian Foushee-Green’s Groove4You Quartet will provide musical entertainment for the evening and the first “POWER” […]
If the never-ending election and the devastation of Hurricane Matthew have taught us anything about this upcoming holiday season, it’s that we all need some joy and laughter right now! Friends are leaving Facebook in droves because they just can’t handle the stress anymore. Even the American Psychological Association is talking about […]
The Crucible – Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm – It’s your last chance to see PlayMakers’ rendition of Arthur Miller’s masterful play which has been gripping audiences for 40 years now. “You Should Smile More and Other Manspirational Observations” – Thursday, 7pm – Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show co-creator) has brought together comics to put […]
No more squeezing, spraying or slathering on that sunscreen. BlokRok – founded by Chapel Hill native Arianna Megaro – is here to save the day. After spending too much time getting sunburned at the beach during her undergrad years at the College of Charleston, East Chapel Hill High School graduate Arianna […]
When I was growing up in eastern North Carolina, Chapel Hill was always of interest to people like me, who were euphemistically referred to as unusual. In high school, we would come here to see cool shows and to shop at Chez Kemp, probably North Carolina’s first head shop. It was […]
As a first-time dog owner and a new transplant to Chapel Hill, I thought I could save a few bucks and drive my pup, Winston, outside Chapel Hill for the vet. Not only did I not save any money, but the pain of driving so far and the employees’ lackluster […]
Arts Night at Chapel Hill Public Library – Thursday, 6-8pm – Cadence, UNC’s all-female acapella group, will perform at Chapel Hill Public Library along with three spoken word poets in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Ackland Film Forum – Thursday, 7-8pm – Ackland Art Museum will show “Beasts of No Nation”, a film that […]
When a restaurant is called The Pig, it’s easy to focus on the pork. But don’t forget these non-barbecue options that are worthy of a trip. FRIED BOLOGNA It’s basically what you get when the sandwich from your grade-school lunch box grows up to be a total hunk. Featuring the […]
Downtown Pop Up Farmers’ Market – Thursdays through October 27, 3:30-5:30pm – It’s your second-to-last chance to shop for local produce and goods at the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market downtown mini market located at the 140 West Franklin Plaza (at the intersection of Church Street and Franklin Street). “50 Great American Places” Reading – Thursday, […]
On any given Sunday afternoon, you’ll find Chrissy and Charlie Deal in the kitchen listening to music as they chop up cucumbers and peppers for a quick cheese plate. Benji Pearson, Chrissy’s son and Charlie’s stepson, can be found during those sunny afternoons in and out of the kitchen, too: […]
