Chatham Arts Council

Diali Cisskho at Perry Harrison Elementary
2025-03-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-17 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | North Carolina
Musician and teaching artist Diali Cissokho will introduce the West African kora, drumming, and singing to students in a performance at Perry Harrison Elementary. Then he’ll work with fifth graders for the rest of the week in classroom workshops, highlighting math and global studies through music. The kids will work with Diali to create and rehearse a performance where they’ll get to show off their new talents on the final day of the residency.

Call for Art
2025-03-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
The Pittsboro Public Art Committee invites artists to submit public-ready sculptures for our inaugural Sculpture Celebration @ The Plant in Pittsboro. We are seeking up to 25 small, medium and large-scale, outdoor-appropriate sculptures for potential purchase and installation throughout our charming town in North Carolina. Submissions can be made here: https://www.theplantnc.com/call-for-art

Lovecrafters
2025-03-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-08 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?!

WTF?! Game Night
2025-03-13 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-06 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

Beginner Lap Quilt Class
2025-03-13 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Quilted Needle Fabrics, 350 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312
This beginner’s class is perfect for new sewers to make a beautiful quilt while learning the basic techniques for making a completed quilt. Marnet will guide you through this 5-week class so you can quickly build up your skill set; yet it’s flexible enough to allow plenty of creative freedom. The overall quilt design includes a series of techniques to create your quilt blocks and is perfect if you are a first-time quilter or an experienced beginner. At the end of your five classes, you will have a beautiful quilt! The final class will be held March 13.
Skill Level: Confident beginner
Visit HERE for a full list of required supplies and more details.

All-Together! Friends Group for Adults with 'dis'Abilities - Dance, Games, Art, More
2025-03-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-06 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

The Magic of African Rhythm at JS Waters
2025-03-13 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-11 08:00 - 12:00 | JS Waters
Fifth and seventh graders of J.S. Waters will experience the balance of African rhythmic arts, including dance, drums, percussion and song. They’ll also learn about and create Adinkra visual art. The Magic of African Rhythm will weave history and social studies into a 3-day workshop with fifth graders.

Poetry @ The Plant
2025-03-12 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
2025-03-12 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.

Sing Fearlessly
2025-03-11 18:00 - 2025-04-25 20:00 | Historic Downtown Pittsboro, 9 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Sing Fearlessly and Love Your Voice:
Do you need something to brighten your days? Well, here you go – Sing Fearlessly with others who also need some brightness in their lives. Many of you love to sing but have had little chance to do so. Here’s an opportunity to get Vocal Coaching, improve your skills, learn to love your voice, and try new techniques in this fun, active, no-judgment, safe environment.
We’ll meet each Tuesday for 6 weeks – 6PM to 8PM March 11 through April 15, 2025 in downtown Pittsboro.
Although we’ll do some group songs, this is not a “sing along” class. Each class builds on the previous one so you’re never out of step. You’ll learn breath control, phrasing, vocal exercises, increasing your range, how to sing the “truth,” how to learn new songs, etc. We’ll explore individual as well as group techniques and harmonies. You’ll work on strengthening and relaxing your voice for optimal impact, and you’ll take home skills to get you on your way.
It has been said, by scientists, that singers have greater circuit connections between right and left brain. Also, it has been said, by doctors, that singing alters our molecules resulting in an analgesic body feeling. And it has been said, by— me, that singing is just plain fun!!!
We have done this program many times. Shakori Hills is a great friend to our community and as such sponsors this program. There is no charge to attend! However, donations to Shakori Hills will be greatly (and happily) appreciated.
This is not a “drop in” class. Contact me –at jmvbeck@aol.com – to register.
Let’s sing together – it’s good for your body as well as your soul.
Yours in Harmony
Marie Vanderbeck
Here’s what some past attendees have to say about this program:
“I learned to relax around a group of people that were there for the same reason I was; skill level was irrelevant..” “Supportive instructor and group.” “Best fun I’ve had in ages.” “I don’t want it to end.” “Should be longer than 6 weeks!” “You’ve brought music back into my life in a wonderful way.” “Singing with others was healing and magical.”

Beginner Quilting Class
2025-03-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Quilted Needle Fabrics, 350 East Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312
In this 6 week class you will learn how color choices change the design and focus of the block. These fundamentals will open you up to the wonderful world of quilting.
In the class, you will receive the fabric requirements and supply list. You will then learn about fabric color and value before selecting your own fabrics for your quilt top.
Skill Level: Confident beginner
Visit HERE for a full list of required supplies and more details.

Queer As F*ck Karaoke
2025-03-07 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!
