Chatham Arts Council

Queerdo/Weirdo DJ Night
2025-05-30 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Davenport’s Cafe Diem, 439 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Come get weird with DJ Lolo. As always, we’ll be at the cafe/dry bar every fifth Friday of the month, welcoming you with open arms, weird beats, cool drinks and good times.
All Ages / FREE

WTF?! Game Night
2025-05-29 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-08 18:00 - 23:00 | Davenport’s Cafe Diem, 439 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Bring one of your own games or consoles or use one of ours. We’ve got tabletop games galore! We’ve got a Playstation 2 and a retro arcade simulator! Everything from Monopoly to Magic: the Gathering is encouraged… but seriously, don’t bring Monopoly.
1st and 3rd Thursdays: Tabletop Games
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Video Games
Brought to you by the good folks at B.A.M.F. Gaming

All-Together! Friends Group for Adults with 'dis'Abilities - Dance, Games, Art, More
2025-05-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-08 11:00 - 13:00 | The Studio at Chatham Mills, Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Adults and Teens of all abilities and disabilities gather every (most) Thursdays for dance, art, games, and more. We are an inclusive community of friends who enjoy a diversity of art forms, activities, and fun socializing together.
DANCE: and move your body’s way that is natural for you with both form and freedom. We explore a variety of guided dance form and choreography as well as freedance co-created by participants. Dance styles vary from pop, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern to whatever style inspires the group. Express yourself through dance and music!
ART: We do ‘easy’ basic art right now, with plans to create more robust art as we gather art supplies and find a volunteer art leader.
OTHER ACTIVITIES: We enjoy board games, horticulture/gardening, music, bowling, field trips, theatre arts, and Special Olympics spring games.
CAREGIVERS are asked to stay. This co-op group is a community collective of friends with volunteer dance and art leaders.
PLACE:
“The Studio” at Chatham Mills
480 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro
Suite 410
(former Joy of Movement Studio)
Wheelchair accessible
www.ForestHallAtChathamMills.com/Studios
More Info: Contact Maria Troiani-Howard at howardranch@aol.com

Paint Social
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Finders & Seekers Emporium, 23 Rectory St, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join us in our classroom every other Wednesday evening for a laid back guided painting session with complimentary wine and beer! This community centric event is the perfect laid back atmosphere to get creative with other members of our wonderful community!
All materials and instruction will be provided. Our intimate classroom can only seat up to 8, allowing our instructors more individual assistance! Sign up fast before all the seats are taken.
This event is every other Wed 6-8pm and costs $50. This is a 21+ event. Tickets can be purchased at findersandseekers.com
We can’t wait to get creative with you!

Improv @ The Plant
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
4th Wednesday’s are for live improv! Featuring a rotation list of regional improv actors (including Chatham’s own Jane Allen Wilson) who will create a show for you in real time based on your suggestions. It’s a hoot!

Lovecrafters
2025-05-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Davenport’s Cafe Diem, 439 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Do you knit, quilt, crochet, felt or craft tasteful objects from the minds of those you devour? Does crafting drive you to madness? If it’s portable, why not join us for our weekly craft meetup… If you dare?!

The Graveyard Shift - with DJ Allison Wwwonderland - 05.24.25
2025-05-24 08:00 - 23:59 | The Other Side @ The Mod, 46 Sanford Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Come get spooky with us at the Graveyard Shift, a monthly dark disco dance party at the Other Side! With Mouse the DJ and guest, DJ Allison Wwwonderland.
All are equal and welcome
21+ / $5

Open Mic Night
2025-05-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Davenport’s Cafe Diem, 439 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays @ 7pm. Folks can sign up to perform comedy, music, or other acts. Sign up starts @ 6pm.

Seaforth Spring Chorus Concert
2025-05-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Seaforth High School, 444 Seaforth Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join us for a delightful evening of vocal music!
Open to the public. All ages welcome.
Enter auditorium via the side doors facing the school bus parking lot. Please park in front or back of building.

Open Mic @ Fair Game Beverage Company
2025-05-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Fair Game Beverage, 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join us on the first and third Wednesday of the month for open mic, hosted by Jamie Pigeon. Don’t miss out on hearing the sweet sounds of local musicians sharing their craft!! Bring your instrument and share your talents!

Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk - May 2025
2025-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pittsboro, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Come to Downtown Pittsboro to meet artists, enjoy music, dine and shop in a welcoming and inclusive environment for all lovers of the arts.
The next monthly Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk is May 16 from 5-8 PM in Downtown Pittsboro (Hillsboro St. (main street) & surrounding areas). Experience live music, browse unique art vendors, and explore the charm of downtown, where stores stay open late. Participants include local businesses, galleries, independent artists, performing artists, and community partners as well as local residents and visitors from the surrounding areas.
Pittsboro (PBO) Finally Fridays Arts Walk occurs the third Friday evening of each month, transforming downtown Pittsboro into an interactive vibrant arts destination. Local galleries, studios, businesses, and public spaces showcase visual and performing artists of all levels, from emerging talents to established professionals. The event is free to the public and participating artists. This event creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for all lovers of the arts.
Tracy Lynee and Dave Smith are May Finally Fridays Arts Walk’s featured musicians! They are an all-original duo sometimes performing with a stellar band. Tasteful, sweet and entertaining. Their tunes have a life of their own! Tracy and Dave will be playing at the historic Pittsboro Courthouse in the circle.
Visitors will experience Art exhibits, musical performances, live demonstrations and interactive activities. Downtown businesses participate with their own activities as well as provide dining, shopping and entertainment.
And finally, visitors will be greeted by the Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk mascot. Lil Bigman is a sheep who is small in stature, but full of personality. His favorite pastime is hanging out with people in the Pittsboro social district during this monthly 3rd Friday Arts Walk event.

Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk
2025-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Pittsboro, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Stroll through downtown Pittsboro the third Friday of every month and see artists of all kinds performing or selling their artistic creations. Many downtown stores stay open late for your added convenience.

Seaforth Spring Dance Concert
2025-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Seaforth High School, 444 Seaforth Road, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join us for a beautiful evening of dance artistry!
Open to the public. All ages welcome.
Enter auditorium via the side doors facing the school bus parking lot. Please park in front or back of building.

Poetry @ The Plant
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Come join us every second Wednesday of the month for Poetry @ The Plant from 6-7pm. An intimate hour of the spoken word from our fellow community members.
This event takes place in Fair Game Beverage’s Wheelhouse, the perfect spot to hang back with friends, a drink and some delicious Jamaican food from Kingston 99, now open on Wednesdays!

Goldston Writers Group
2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:30 | goldston public library, 9325 Pittsboro-Goldston Road, Goldston, NC, 27252, United States
Whether you are an expert writer or just want to start, the Goldston Writers Group is for individuals to come together and pursue the art of writing.

21st Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival
2025-05-04 12:00 - 23:59, 2025-05-03 12:00 - 23:59, 2025-05-02 12:00 - 23:59 | Shakori Hills
Join us for the 21st Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival May 1-4, 2025 in Pittsboro, NC! 4 days, 4 stages and over 50 bands of family friendly world, national, regional and local music. A Music Lovers Paradise.

Tickets on sale now at at ShakoriHillsGrassRoots.org

Queer As F*ck Karaoke
2025-05-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Davenport’s Cafe Diem, 439 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, 27312, United States
Join us on 1st Fridays as we break into song for Queer As F*ck Karaoke. We welcome all who enjoy a friendly, fabulous, laidback queer café and all its folks!
