Chatham Arts Council

Poetry @ The Plant
2026-10-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-10-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-09 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.

WTF?! Game Night
2026-10-08 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-10-01 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-24 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-17 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-10 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-03 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-27 18:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-20 18:00 - 23:00 and 1 more date | 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

Queer As F*ck Karaoke
2026-10-02 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-04 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!

Textiles & Craft at Teasel Studios
2026-09-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Twin Birch & Teasel Studios, 135 N Chatham Ave., Siler City, NC, 27344, United States
We meet the last Sunday of each month, from 1:00-3:00 pm. All textile artists and craftspeople age 16 to 100+ are invited. Each month, we offer a brief “spotlight on…” introduction and short discussion including, but not limited to:
weaving, spinning, felting, crochet, knitting, basketry, tatting and lacework, fine needle work and embroidery, quilting, dyeing, rug hooking, etc… (you get the idea!)
There is no fee to join our Textiles & Craft group, but please plan on contributing to our monthly Craft Cash Stash donation bucket. Each meeting, a non-profit organization or needful individual will be identified as the recipient of our collected funds.
Come and explore multi-disciplinary craft techniques in an open, inclusive, non-judgmental environment. Bring your current project or find inspiration to start a new one. Or just come with an open mind and creative spirit!
RSVP to sales@twinbirthproducts.com to let us know if you can make each monthly meeting.
Our mission: Building a supportive community through connecting craftspeople, preserving heritage skills and sharing resources.

Open Mic Night
2026-09-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-28 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.

All-Together! Friends Group for Adults with 'dis'Abilities - Dance, Games, Art, More
2026-09-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-20 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

Improv @ The Plant
2026-09-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-26 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!

Triangle Artworks Happy Hour at The Plant
2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
We hope you’ll join us on Thursday, September 10th, for another chance to connect and engage with our vibrant arts and creative community.
Get out of the studio, office or stage and mingle with artists and arts administrators from across the Triangle. Anyone who works in the arts in the Triangle – artists of all disciplines, arts administrators, and employees of arts-based businesses are welcome!
We are partnering with THE PLANT, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro for the September Happy Hour. Visit this extrordinary place – with a biodynamic farm, music venue, restaurants, maker spaces, artist studios and event spaces, and have a great time networking with artists from across our region.
This is our first-ever Happy Hour in Pittsboro, and we are so excited! We have had so many requests over the years and are excited to be meeting up with you at The Plant.
Who is this event for?

Artists, arts administrators and arts businesses of all types and disciplines!
Are you a local college student studying art? Join us to meet local working artists and arts administrators.
Discipline groups – Gather with your studio group, theater ensemble, or other affiliated artists
Arts Groups/Businesses – Want to promote your business at this gathering of the Triangle arts community? Talk to us about promotional support opportunities.

This event is free to attend. Registration is not required, but it is encouraged to help us estimate attendance.

The event is FREE to attend, and donations are welcome. Contributions help support the ongoing work of Triangle ArtWorks.

REGISTER HERE

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable everyone to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact ArtSwell@TriangleArtWorks.org . We will do our best to facilitate any requests made within two weeks of the event, but the earlier you can alert us to your access needs, the easier it will be to facilitate.

Monthly Open Mic
2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | NC Arts Incubator, 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC, United States
Attend our monthly Open Mic held at the NC Arts Incubator. Sign up starts at 5:50 p.m. Poets, Singers and Spoken Word are welcome! The Chatham Rabbit Coffee Shop will be open for refreshments!

Sacred Science: The Works of Boots Quimby and Andrew Wilson
2026-08-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Pittsboro Gallery of Arts, 44-A Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, 27514, United States
The Pittsboro Gallery of Arts is pleased to present the works of Painter, Boots Quimby, and Mixed Media Artist, Andrew Wilson, in a Featured Artist Show that will be on display from Tuesday, August 4th until Sunday, September 6th. There will be a reception on Friday, August 21st from 5:00-8:00 pm.
Boots Quimby’s acrylic paintings have been evolving. Much as she has moved from a career in molecular genetics to the life of an artist, her work has moved from representational pieces to more intuitive, spiritual works. Quimby writes, “Each painting begins with an abstract geometric foundation inspired by patterns, symmetry, and the order found in nature. From there, the image gradually reveals itself.”
These vividly colorful paintings combine images that are sometimes surprising, but Quimby’s sincere quest for a greater understanding of the universe is represented in these combinations. She writes, “Human anatomy, botanical forms, celestial bodies, and geometric structures function as a visual language bridging science and spirituality. For me, painting is a disciplined act of listening—an attempt to make visible what lies beneath the surface of the seen world, where science, spirituality, and mystery meet.”
Andrew Wilson uses locally sourced wood to create sculptures, high-voltage wood burned wall art, and delicately balanced mobiles. He sees the beauty in each piece of wood, incorporating its grain pattern and shape into the image or sculpture he creates; this thoughtful approach to his medium encourages the viewer to notice the wonder of this natural material, as well. For this show, Wilson has felt that some of his painted silver sculptures will best accompany Quimby’s paintings. Wilson writes, “I like to simplify the color of the wood, highlighting the unique texture.” The resulting sculptures are contemporary but familiar, rustic but elevated.
Please join us as we celebrate the works of these very talented artists.
The Pittsboro Gallery of Arts is an artist-owned cooperative Fine Art and Craft Gallery located a few steps north of the Chatham County Courthouse circle. Artist works include a variety of media: oil, acrylics, watercolor, high-voltage woodburning, wooden mobiles, pastel, pen and ink, photography, fused glass, ceramics, jewelry, basketry, handcrafted fine furniture, painted gourd vessels, and sculptural works in stone, steel, bronze, clay, and wood.
The Pittsboro Gallery of Arts
44-A Hillsboro Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
https://www.pittsboroarts.org
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10:30am-5:30pm, Sunday: noon-4pm, Closed Mondays
Third Friday: additional hours of 5pm-8pm
