Chatham Arts Council

Open Mic Night
2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

WTF?! Game Night
2025-10-23 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-16 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-09 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-02 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-25 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
2025-10-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-25 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

Open Mic @ Fair Game Beverage Company
2025-10-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-24 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!

Improv @ The Plant
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-24 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
2025-10-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-20 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?!

Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk
2025-10-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-19 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.

Paint Social
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 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!

Poetry @ The Plant
2025-10-08 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
2025-10-08 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.

Queer As F*ck Karaoke
2025-10-03 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!

September Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | 40 Hillsboro Street Pittsboro, 40 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
“New season, new beginnings: Discover new artists, view new storefronts and enjoy a special shopping event” is the theme for September’s arts walk event, promising a fun evening for all.
Participate in the ice cream themed scavenger hunt raffle. Explore the shops, check out the sales and browse the arts and crafts booths along the Social District sidewalks during this arts walk event.
The Popcorn Blue Band, performing in front of the Pittsboro and Chatham Counter Welcome Center, provides Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk’s music! They’re known for their original renditions of familiar tunes in a savory blend of swing, jazz and rock.
Pittsboro (PBO) Finally Fridays Arts Walk occurs the third Friday evening of each month, transforming downtown Pittsboro into an interactive vibrant arts destination. The event is free to the public and participating artists.
Experience Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk through the eyes of its beloved sheep mascot who is small in stature, but full of personality. His favorite pastime is hanging out with people during this monthly 3rd Friday Arts Walk event.
