Explore Orange County, NC Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough Weekly Calendar of Events

November 26 – December 2, 2018

A list of events happening in Orange County over the next week, prepared by Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau.

MONDAY Nov 26

SENSE OF PLACE TOURS 3 PM UNC Visitors Center / 250 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill (919) 962-1630 The UNC Visitors Center offers Sense of Place tours at 3pm Monday through Thursday, and 1pm on Friday. Registration is required prior to tours. Visit website to sign up or email us at [email protected]. Tours are not held during holidays or campus closures. *Guests are advised that tours may be cancelled due to severe weather or high temperatures. Questions? Please call at (919) 962-1630. www.unc.edu/visitors/explore-carolina/

ADVANCED GINGERBREAD HOUSE CLASS 5 PM Southern Season / 201 South Estes Drive Chapel Hill (919) 929-7133 Admission: $50. Will your roof be thatched or covered in snow? Will it look like a log cabin or a cottage? Bring the whole family, your closes friend, or come alone and enjoy holiday music and a glass of wine while you thoughtfully consider where to put that candy cane. Make this your holiday tradition! We will provide you with a blank house and a large assortment of candy. A light snack will be provided. www.southernseason.com/

TUESDAY Nov 27

ACKLAND FILM FORUM 7 PM Varsity Theatre / 123 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill (919) 967-8665 Admission: Free with One Cards. $7 general public. The Ackland Film Forum Fall 2018 series, “Women with a Camera: American Female Directors, 1990-Present.” Tonight’s film - Love & Basketball (USA, 2000, dir. Gina Prince-Bythwood), PG-13 | 2h 4 min, Monica and Quincy are two childhood friends who both aspire to be professional basketball players. Over the years, the two begin to fall for each other, but their separate paths to basketball stardom threaten to pull them apart. ackland.org/

SHE LOVES ME 7:30 PM PlayMakers Repertory Company / 150 Country Club Rd Chapel Hill (919) 962-7529 Admission: Tickets start @ $15. A holiday musical that goes straight to the heart; In this romantic musical comedy of mistaken identity, there is no love lost between Amalia and Georg, two perfume clerks who can’t seem to find common ground. Then Georg realizes they’ve been one another’s anonymous pen pals, kicking off a new quest to win her heart. This euphoric comedy with a soaring musical score, puts the working class front and center—allowing their lives to be the focus—with all the joy (and anxiety!) that falling in love can bring. www.playmakersrep.org/

UNC PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 7:30 PM TO 9 PM Kenan Music Building / 125 South Columbia St Chapel Hill (919) 962-1039 UNC Classical Percussion Ensemble. Free, Directed by Juan Álamo. music.unc.edu/

WEDNESDAY Nov 28

ACKLAND ART MUSEUM TOUR 2 PM TO 2:30 PM Ackland Art Museum / 101 South Columbia Street Chapel Hill (919) 966-5736 Admission: Free. Explore the Ackland’s Collection in a free, 30-minute docent-led tour every Wednesday. These tours enable visitors to explore the Ackland Art Museum collection with a guide. Meet at the visitor services desk in the Ackland’s lobby. ackland.org/

MUSIC AT CAT'S CRADLE 6:30 PM Cat's Cradle / 300 East Main Street Carrboro (919) 967-9053 Admission: $17 in advance, $20 day of show. Crank It Loud presents: Hands Like Houses, Emarosa, Devour the Day, Young Lions www.catscradle.com

AUTHOR EVENT @ CHAPEL HILL LIBRARY 7 PM TO 8:15 PM Chapel Hill Public Library / 100 Library Dr. Chapel Hill (919) 968-2777 Brian Biswas has published over sixty short stories both in the U.S. and internationally. He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, anthologized in the Irreal Reader, had stories read on Australian Public Radio, and translated into Vietnamese. He is listed in the International Writers and Authors Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who, and the Internet Speculative Fiction Database. A Betrayal & Other Stories is his first book, a collection spanning nearly thirty years. Brian writes in a literary style known as magical realism which attempts to portray a slightly exaggerated but internally consistent view of reality. He also writes Gothic or neo-Gothic tales and straightforward science fiction, though often tinged with magical elements. chapelhillpubliclibrary.org/

PAJAMA STORY TIME 7 PM TO 7:30 PM Chapel Hill Public Library / 100 Library Dr. Chapel Hill (919) 968-2777 Children put on their pajamas, grab a favorite stuffed friend, and come hear stories about going to bed. The last Wednesday of each month in the Program Room. Families with children ages 2 and up are welcome. chapelhillpubliclibrary.org GAMELAN NYAI SARASWATI CONCERT 7:30 PM TO 9 PM Hill Hall Auditorium / 145 East Cameron Ave Chapel Hill (919) 962-1039 Come hear UNC’s Gamelan Nyai Saraswati Ensemble in concert! Free. music.unc.edu/

THURSDAY Nov 29

GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBIT 11 AM TO 4 PM Burwell School Historic Site / 319 North Churton Street Hillsborough (919) 732-7451 Come see the marvelous gingerbread creations and place your vote for "People's Choice" winners at the Burwell School. Entries will be displayed Wed-Sat 11am-4pm and Sun 1-4pm until December 21st. Free. www.burwellschool.org/

LUNCHBOX TALK NOON TO 1 PM North Carolina Botanical Garden / 100 Old Mason Farm Road Chapel Hill (919) 962-0522 LUNCHBOX Talk: Insect Adaptations to Life Underwater with Christine Goforth, Head of Citizen Science, NC Museum of Natural Sciences; Insects display an amazing variety of adaptations to life in aquatic systems. Learn about how insects have adapted their bodies to meet their survival needs in freshwater systems, including how insects breathe and move underwater, avoid being swept away, and deal with drought. Free, preregistration required. ncbg.unc.edu

ART FOR LUNCH 12:30 PM Ackland Art Museum / 101 South Columbia Street Chapel Hill (919) 966-5736 Admission: Free. Maggie Cao (Art History, UNC-Chapel Hill), Join Dr. Maggie Cao for a discussion of the art on view for her Ackland Upstairs installation “American Encounters,” presented in connection with the course “Introduction to American Art, Art History 161.” ackland.org/

AUCTION AT LELAND LITTLE 6 PM Leland Little Auction and Estates Sales / 620 Cornerstone Court Hillsborough (919) 644-1243 Rare & Fine Wine Auction www.lelandlittle.com/

AUTHOR EVENT AT FLYLEAF BOOKS 7 PM Flyleaf Books / 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Chapel Hill (919) 942-7373 Ellery Adams: The Whispered Word, In New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams’ intriguing new Secret, Book, and Scone Society novel, Nora Pennington and her fiction loving friends in small-town Miracle Springs, North Carolina, encounter a young woman desperately in need of a new beginning. www.flyleafbooks.com/

THE CAROLINA BLUEGRASS BAND 8 PM TO 9:30 PM Hill Hall Auditorium / 145 East Cameron Ave Chapel Hill (919) 962-1039 The Carolina Bluegrass Band performs traditional and contemporary bluegrass, steeped in local tradition and now appealing to a global audience. The band enrolls 10 to 20 students by audition, and welcomes all traditional instruments including acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, bass, and vocals. Come listen and enjoy! music.unc.edu/

MUSIC AT CAT'S CRADLE 8:30 PM Cat's Cradle / 300 East Main Street Carrboro (919) 967-9053 Admission: $5 in advance, $8 day of show. WXYC 80s Dance www.catscradle.com MUSIC AT LOCAL 506 9 PM Local 506 / 506 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill (919) 942-5506 Admission: $8. Cold Cream, Pie Face Girls www.local506.com

FRIDAY Nov 30

CHAPEL HILL-IDAYS POP UP TREE MARKET NOON TO 9 PM 140 West Franklin / 140 West Franklin St Chapel Hill NC 27516 Come out to the tree lot at 140 West Franklin, tree lot brought to you by TROSA. www.downtownchapelhill.com/

UNC JAZZ COMBOS 4 PM TO 6 PM Hill Hall Auditorium / 145 East Cameron Ave Chapel Hill (919) 962-1039 Admission: Free. Come hear our incredible student Jazz combos! music.unc.edu/

FOCUS FRIDAY: LIVING WITH COYOTES 5:30 PM Eno River State Park / 6101 Cole Mill Rd Durham (919) 383-1686 An information session and discussion circle about Coyotes, their niche in the ecosystem, impact on suburban and urban interface areas, and the state’s management plan. Ages 14 and up, Wear hiking shoes and bring water. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call the park office to register! www.ncparks.gov/

THE ART OF GIVING OPENING RECEPTION 6 PM TO 9 PM Hillsborough Gallery of Arts / 121 North Churton Street Hillsborough (919) 732-5001 THE ART OF GIVING showcases giftable art for the holiday season by HGA’s 22 member artists. Ongoing through December 31. Reception Friday, November 30th 6-9pm. Located at 121 N. Churton Street in Hillsborough, NC, the gallery is owned by 22 local artists featuring painting, sculpture, photography, glass art, jewelry, turned wood,pottery, & fiber art. Hours: 10-6 Mon-Thurs, 10-8 Fri & Sat, 11-6 Sun. hillsboroughgallery.com/

“DECK THE WALLS” WINTER ART FEST 6 PM TO 9 PM FRANK Gallery / 201 S Estes Dr Chapel Hill (919) 636-4135 “Deck the Walls” Winter Art Fest, Orange County Artists Guild Nov 23rd-Dec 24th, Tuesday-Friday 1- 6pm, Saturday 11-7pm and Sunday 1-6pm - OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH 6-9pm. Please join us in our community gallery for the OCAG Holiday Show, “Deck the Walls.” www.frankisart.com/

BURGUNDY BREAKDOWN WINE EVENT 6 PM Southern Season / 201 South Estes Drive Chapel Hill (919) 929-7133 Admission: $40. Join us in the Cooking School for a special Burgundy tasting. Burgundy is one of the most famous areas of wine production not just in France, but in the world that has made famous the varietals of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Join us and Sommelier Steve Pignatiello for a Bugundy Breakdown of these varietals and their diverse expressions from different regions and villages. Come enjoy good Burgundy and nice plate of select cheeses and charcuterie. www.southernseason.com/

LAST FRIDAYS ART WALK 6 PM TO 9 PM Downtown Hillsborough / Churton & King St Hillsborough Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk happens rain or shine! 16 locations featuring an array of art forms from original jewelry designs to mixed media. For more info and a list of the venues visit www.lastfridaysartwalk.org

TEACHER'S LOUNGE 8 PM TO 9:30 PM The PIT - Chapel Hill / 462 W. Franklin St. Chapel Hill (919) 240-5012 Admission: $10. Come join our faculty for a variety hour that showcases what they do best. Featuring the best improvisers and stand ups in the Triangle as well as visiting artists from New York and LA, this is one class you don’t want to skip. thepit-chapelhill.com/

MUSIC AT CAT'S CRADLE BACK ROOM 8 PM Cat's Cradle / 300 East Main Street Carrboro (919) 967-9053 Admission: $15. Gabriel Kahane www.catscradle.com/

MUSIC AT CAT'S CRADLE 8:30 PM Cat's Cradle / 300 E Main St Carrboro (919) 967-9053 Admission: $15 in advance, $17 day of show. Wild Child www.catscradle.com

MUSIC AT LOCAL 506 9 PM Local 506 / 506 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill (919) 942-5506 Admission: $7 in advance, $9 day of show. Carolina Jams Presents: 2nd Annual Fall Concert - Barker Road, State of Uncertainty, Mattie and the Masters www.local506.com

SATURDAY Dec 1 SOCIETY FOR THE FESTIVAL TREE (FEST) 9 AM TO 4 PM St. Matthew’s Church / 210 St. Mary's Rd Hillsborough (919) 732-9308 Get your Christmas shopping done early at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Hillsborough, and enjoy a delicious meal, all for a great cause. FeST is an annual fundraiser to support programs and organizations that address the needs for food, shelter, and clothing in Hillsborough and Orange County. There will be beautify handmade items from the talented members of the congregation, plus food at the “cafe” in the fellowship hall. stmatthewshillsborough.dionc.org/

15th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SHOPPE CRAFT SHOW 9 AM TO 4 PM St. Thomas More Catholic Church / 940 Carmichael Street Chapel Hill (919) 929-2241 Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show takes place in the elegant Friends and Family Hall of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Enjoy one-stop shopping with 65 talented artisans and crafters from throughout North Carolina and find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Holiday music, a raffle, bake sale and the Reindeer Cafe add festive flair. http://www.stmcsnc.org

DORMANT-SEASON VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION 9:30 AM TO 12:30 PM North Carolina Botanical Garden / 100 Old Mason Farm Road Chapel Hill (919) 962-0522 Admission: $32 ($29 NCBG members). Dormant-Season Vegetative Propagation with Matt Gocke, NCBG Nursery/Greenhouse Manager - Learn the fundamentals of vegetative propagation and how to propagate woody plants through stem cuttings during the dormant season (November through February). We'll focus on low-tech methods you can apply at home, emphasizing plants native to the southeastern United States. The workshop will take place in the classroom and the NCBG nursery. ncbg.unc.edu/

ENO RIVER FARMERS' MARKET EVENT 10 AM TO NOON Eno River Farmers' Market / Margaret Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 Celebrate the cooler weather and warm up with some delicious hot soups! Remember our shortened hours begin in December. We will have several delicious Fall and Winter soups to sample, and loads of our favorite recipes for you this week. Don’t miss this toasty, tasty market morning! www.enoriverfarmersmarket.com/

FIRST SATURDAY TOUR 10 AM TO 11 AM NC Botanical Garden / 100 Old Mason Farm Road Chapel Hill (919) 962-0522 First Saturday Tour: The Garden in Winter - 'He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.' ~John Burroughs. The Garden in winter is still a magical place. Bundle up and prepare to be surprised at the beauty and wonder to be found in the bare bones landscape of winter. FREE; please pre-register. Space is limited! Meet in the Allen Education Center lobby. ncbg.unc.edu/

12TH ANNUAL ELF MARKET 10 AM TO 4:30 PM ArtsCenter / 300-G East Main St. Carrboro (919) 929-2787 The Elf Market has vendors from Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Triangle area gather to sell handmade goods such as clothing, body products, food items, fine art, children’s toys, ceramic pieces, and jewelry. The bar will be open, and there will be hands-on craft activities for children and their families. Elf Market is the place to shop local for your holiday gifts. This event is family-friendly and free to attend. artscenterlive.org/outreach/elf-market/

ART ADVENTURES AT THE ACKLAND 10 AM Ackland Art Museum / 101 South Columbia Street Chapel Hill (919) 966-5736 Admission: Free for Members, $5 for non-members. Space is limited. Morning (10:30am-noon) & Afternoon (1-2:30pm). Designed for 6- to 9-year-olds, Art Adventures sessions provide kids with a guided view of art in the Ackland’s galleries, followed by the opportunity to create take-home treasures in an adjacent art studio using newly-learned art-making techniques. Materials provided. ackland.org/

CHAPEL HILL-IDAYS POP UP TREE MARKET 10 AM TO 9 PM 140 West Franklin / 140 West Franklin St Chapel Hill NC 27516 Come out to the tree lot at 140 West Franklin, tree lot brought to you by TROSA. www.downtownchapelhill.com/

STORY TIME IN THE TREES 10 AM TO NOON 140 West Franklin / 140 West Franklin St Chapel Hill Story time in the Trees: Geared towards families with young children. the Chapel Hill Public Library will bring the Circulator (book mobile) to 140 West for a holiday story time event. Chapel Hill PD and Chapel Hill Fire will also be there with holiday safety tips. www.downtownchapelhill.com/

STORY TIME, PUPPET SHOW & ART ACTIVITY 10:30 AM TO 11:30 AM Orange County Public Library / 900 Old Fayetteville Road Chapel Hill (919) 969-3006 Admission: FREE. Puppet Show Incorporated https://www.puppetshowinc.org/ presents a holiday themed story time, puppet show and art activity inspired by the popular children’s book The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear. Puppetry programs will be held at four community locations. Recommended ages are 4- 8. www.puppetshowinc.org/

AYR MOUNT HOLIDAY TOURS 11 AM & 2 PM Ayr Mount and Poet's Walk / 376 St Mary's Road Hillsborough (919) 732-6886 Admission: $12 Make plans to visit Ayr Mount for a Guided House Tour between December 1st and December 15th* when the house is decorated for the Holiday Season. This beautiful house is always a stunner but never more so than when it is adorned with nature’s bounty of freshly cut flowers, naturals, berries, holly, fruits, and evergreens. * Tours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 11 AM and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 2 PM. Visit our website or call the Ayr Mount office (919) 732-6886 for more information. Tours Mon and Tues by appointment only. classicalamericanhomes.org/ayr-mount ORNAMENTS FROM THE KITCHEN 11 AM Southern Season / 201 South Estes Drive Chapel Hill (919) 929-7133 Admission: $40. Class: Kids in the Kitchen: Ornaments from the Kitchen; Kids are home from school and you have a to-do list a mile long. Let them spend a couple hours with us while you cross a couple of items off your list. Ornaments made by your kids are the most cherished. Wait until you see what they make in our kitchen! Ornaments: Peppermint Candy Wreaths, Applesauce and Cinnamon Gingerbread Men, Cinnamon Stick Trees; and Macaroni Snowflakes. www.southernseason.com

WINTER FEST: SANTA WITH BABY GOATS NOON Spring Haven Farm / 5306 Homer Ruffin Road Chapel Hill (919) 407-1806 Admission: $13.50 for adults. Kids below 3 are free. Celebrate Christmas with the goats of SpringHavenFarm. Winter Fest is back this winter bigger and better with more goats, animals, a new hay ride and tractor ride, delish holiday treats and a Christmas Market! Watch their baby goats run & play along, just be sure to get your snuggles in when they catch a break! Santa will be at the farm on all weekends giving you the perfect family photo opportunity. They’ll also be serving hot cider and other beverages at the concession stands. www.springhaven.farm/

HOLLY WALK 2 PM TO 4 PM UNC Campus / East Franklin, Cameron, South Rd & Manning Dr Chapel Hill (919) 962-0522 Admission: $10 (49 NCBG Members). Holly Walk with Ken Moore, Botanist, NCBG Assistant Director, Emeritus - December is a great time to enjoy the trees of the UNC campus. Ken Moore will trace the footsteps of well-known horticulturist William L. Hunt, who enjoyed leading an annual UNC Winter Campus Tree walk. Among the impressive mature specimens of broad-leaf evergreens and conifers are an amazing collection of evergreen holly species and cultivars. In addition to relating some of Mr. Hunt's “tree stories,” Ken will use a selection of vintage photographs to show how the campus landscape has changed during the past 100 years. ncbg.unc.edu/

SHE LOVES ME 2 PM & 7:30 PM PlayMakers Repertory Company / 150 Country Club Rd Chapel Hill (919) 962-7529 Admission: Tickets start @ $15. 2 Shows - 2pm & 7:30pm. A holiday musical that goes straight to the heart; In this romantic musical comedy of mistaken identity, there is no love lost between Amalia and Georg, two perfume clerks who can’t seem to find common ground. Then Georg realizes they’ve been one another’s anonymous pen pals, kicking off a new quest to win her heart. This euphoric comedy with a soaring musical score, puts the working class front and center—allowing their lives to be the focus— with all the joy (and anxiety!) that falling in love can bring. www.playmakersrep.org/

HOLIDAY AFTERNOON TEA 2 PM TO 4 PM Crossroads Chapel Hill / 211 Pittsboro Street Chapel Hill (919) 933-2001 Enjoy our festive holiday decorations and music while the Inn’s staff serves perfectly steeped teas in vintage china cups and saucers, along with assorted tea sandwiches, savories and delightful sweets per person. Reservations required and cancellations at least 24 hours in advance by calling (919) 918-2777 or email [email protected]. Limited Seating. Service charge and tax added separately. www.carolinainn.com/twelvedays-events/?esiteurl=12daysevents.com THE NUTCRACKER CAROLINA BALLET 2 PERFORMANCES 2 PM Memorial Hall / 114 East Cameron Ave Chapel Hill (919) 843-3333 2 Performances, 2pm and 8pm. Carolina Ballet’s evergreen family favorite, The Nutcracker, returns to Memorial Hall. A near perfect holiday tradition, filled with beloved characters and illusions. A feast for the eyes and ears; bring the whole family! www.carolinaperformingarts.org/

STAR FAMILIES: THE MILKY WAY 3:30 PM Morehead Planetarium & Science Center / 250 East Franklin St Chapel Hill (919) 962-1236 Admission: $9.25, Children, students/senior citizens: $8.25, Morehead Members: $4.25 Explore astronomy themes as a family! The Star Families series is designed for children (ages 7-12) accompanied by their families. This special program is also good for Scout troops, 4-H clubs and other groups that involve children and parents learning together. We’ll learn about our home galaxy, the Milky Way, and see what it looks like from Earth. Then we’ll take an imaginary trip through space and discover that we live in a universe of galaxies. moreheadplanetarium.org/

HAYRIDES WITH SANTA 5:30 PM Maple View Farm / 3501 Dairyland Road Hillsborough (919) 942-6122 Enjoy holiday story time, the scenic view of Maple View Farm in holiday lights, time with Santa & milk and cookies for the children. Times available for hayrides are 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30pm. Reservations required, please call (919) 942-6122 to reserve your slot. mapleviewagcenter.com/

MUSIC AT LOCAL 506 7 PM Local 506 / 506 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill (919) 942-5506 Admission: $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Crank it Loud Presents: Drug Church, Gouge Away, Seattle's New Gods www.local506.com

UNC JAZZ BAND 8 PM to 9:30 PM Hill Hall Auditorium / 145 East Cameron Ave Chapel Hill NC 27599, (919) 962-1039 Admission: $10, $5 Students or UNC Faculty/Staff. UNC Jazz Band, Directed by Professor Jim Ketch. music.unc.edu/

MUSIC AT CAT'S CRADLE BACK ROOM 8:30 PM Cat's Cradle / 300 E Main St Carrboro (919) 967-9053 Admission: $10 in advance $12 day of show. Tan and Sober Gentlemen, John Howie Jr. and the Rosewood Bluff, Rattle & Shakes. www.catscradle.com

SUNDAY Dec 2

BRUNCH WITH SANTA 10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Carolina Inn / 211 Pittsboro Street Chapel Hill (919) 933-2001 A festive Carolina Inn brunch will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Magicians and face painters will be on hand to entertain everyone. Each child is welcome to sit on Santa’s lap and share their Christmas wish list. Every child will leave with a holiday treat. BRUNCH WITH SANTA: Dec 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24 from 10:30AM - 12:30PM; $45 Per Person, Complimentary for Children 3 and Under, $600 to reserve a table for up to 12 guests. Limited Seating. Reservations Required. Children Must be Accompanied by an Adult. www.carolinainn.com/twelvedays- events/?esiteurl=12daysevents.com

THE HOLIDAY BAZAAR CRAFT & ART MARKET NOON TO 5 PM 140 West Franklin / 140 West Franklin St Chapel Hill (919) 357-5571 Admission: FREE. Kick off the season at the Holiday Bazaar from at the 140 West Franklin Street Plaza in Downtown Chapel Hill! Shop handmade crafts and creations from our 20+ talented local makers and awesome eats and drinks from local favorites Hops Burger Bar - Chapel Hill and Frutta Bowls Chapel Hill, NC, as well as visiting deliciousness from Yee Haw Doughnuts, Thai Box Zing Catering, Baozi, and Carrboro Coffee Roasters, all while you enjoy Selector B Steady's vinyl jams. The Bazaar is family-friendly and free! www.facebook.com/events/1998169646911099/

THE CAROLINA INN HOLIDAY MARKET NOON TO 5 PM Carolina Inn / 211 Pittsboro Street Chapel Hill (919) 933-2001 Come and enjoy the season with us for three magical holiday events in Chapel Hill, Sundays between Dec 2-16th from Noon-5pm. It is going to snow every Sunday in December at The Carolina Inn. With vendors from all over the state, our market will be a wonderful place to shop for hand crafted yuletide gifts from chocolates, to jewelry, to garlands and ornaments. If you get hungry there will be plenty of goodies to choose from. Enjoy local food trucks and exceptional offerings from our own culinary team. You’ll be able to feast on everything from soft pretzels to pulled pork. Your sweet tooth won’t be disappointed either. Dig into some fried dough, donuts, or caramel apples. Better yet, cuddle up to the fire and enjoy some s’mores. Relax with a hot chocolate or something a little stronger like a mulled wine or a craft beer. www.carolinainn.com/twelvedays-events/?esiteurl=12daysevents.com

PAY WHAT YOU CAN ADMISSION DAY 1 PM TO 5 PM Kidzu Children’s Museum / 201 S. Estes Dr Chapel Hill (919) 933-1455 This day is specifically designed to make our museum accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Can you pay it forward? www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org

ENO RIVERWALK FORAGING AND HERB WALK 1 PM TO 4 PM Gold Park / 415 Dimmocks Mill Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Admission: $30. Explore the length of the beautiful greenway along the Eno River in Hillsborough. Each walk involves hands-on and practical use of local wild, edible, and medicinal plants, and herbs. Show up ready to learn – rain, or shine. If the weather is too bad then, a shelter will be provided. visithillsboroughnc.com/

STORY TIME, PUPPET SHOW & ART ACTIVITY 1:30 PM TO 2:30 PM Kidzu Children’s Museum / University Mall 201 S. Estes Drive Chapel Hill (919) 933-1455 Admission: FREE. Puppet Show Incorporated https://www.puppetshowinc.org/ presents a holiday themed story time, puppet show and art activity inspired by the popular children’s book The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear. Puppetry programs will be held at four community locations. Recommended ages are 4- 8. www.puppetshowinc.org/

AYR MOUNT HOLIDAY TOURS 2 PM Ayr Mount and Poet's Walk / 376 St Mary's Road Hillsborough (919) 732-6886 Admission: $12. Make plans to visit Ayr Mount for a Guided House Tour between December 1st and December 15th* when the house is decorated for the Holiday Season. This beautiful house is always a stunner but never more so than when it is adorned with nature’s bounty of freshly cut flowers, naturals, berries, holly, fruits, and evergreens. * Tours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 11 AM and Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 2 PM. Visit our website or call the Ayr Mount office (919) 732- 6886 for more information. Tours Mon and Tues by appointment only. classicalamericanhomes.org/ayr- mount/

CHAPEL HILL WOODTURNERS OPENING RECEPTION 2 PM TO 4 PM Horace Williams House / 610 East Rosemary Street Chapel Hill (919) 942-7818 Opening Reception for the Chapel Hill Woodturners Holiday Show. Exhibit and Sale. The Chapel Hill Woodturners will return to offer a wide range of craft gifts for all budgets and all holidays. Find that one of a kind gift. Free Admission. Show runs from Nov 27th - Dec 22nd. Open times: Tues thru Sat Noon- 4pm, Sun 2-5pm. www.preservationchapelhill.org/

UNC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2 PM Carmichael Arena / 301 South Road Chapel Hill (919) 962-2296 Admission: $10. UNC vs. Maine www.goheels.com/

SHE LOVES ME 2 PM PlayMakers Repertory Company / 150 Country Club Rd Chapel Hill (919) 962-7529 Admission: Tickets start @ $15. A holiday musical that goes straight to the heart; In this romantic musical comedy of mistaken identity, there is no love lost between Amalia and Georg, two perfume clerks who can’t seem to find common ground. Then Georg realizes they’ve been one another’s anonymous pen pals, kicking off a new quest to win her heart. This euphoric comedy with a soaring musical score, puts the working class front and center—allowing their lives to be the focus—with all the joy (and anxiety!) that falling in love can bring. www.playmakersrep.org/

THE NUTCRACKER CAROLINA BALLET 2 PM Memorial Hall / 114 East Cameron Ave Chapel Hill (919) 843-3333 Carolina Ballet’s evergreen family favorite, The Nutcracker, returns to Memorial Hall. A near perfect holiday tradition, filled with beloved characters and illusions. A feast for the eyes and ears; bring the whole family! www.carolinaperformingarts.org/

UNIVERSITY CHAMBER PLAYERS 3 PM TO 4:30 PM Person Recital Hall / McCorkle Place Chapel Hill (919) 962-1039 The University Chamber Players - Directed by Professor Donald Oehler, Free. music.unc.edu/

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT PARADE & TREE LIGHTING 4:15 PM Downtown Hillsborough / Churton & King St Hillsborough (919) 732-8156 Light Up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade, Community Sing and Tree Lighting, One of the additions to parade day this year is the Running of the Elves. The Hillsborough Running Club and local school running clubs will lead off the parade, in all their Elfishness, around 4pm with a chip-timed, 1-mile downhill race on Churton Street through the center of Historic Hillsborough. ABC11 Eyewitness News Tisha Powell will be our Grand Marshall for the Parade this year! We are excited to announce that Country singer/songwriter Sydney Lett will be riding in the parade, as well as singing a few songs. Following the parade will be the Community Sing and Tree Lighting at the Old Courthouse Square. hillsboroughchamber.com/

CHAPEL HILL TREE LIGHTING 6 PM University Baptist Church / 100 S Columbia St Chapel Hill Downtown Chapel Hill kicks off the holiday season with a Community Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Memorial Garden of University Baptist Church, 100 S. Columbia Street, at the corner of Columbia and Franklin streets. Enjoy caroling with the church choir. Bring your camera - children can meet Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus! The event is free and open to all. www.downtownchapelhill.com/

CAROLINA CHOIR AND CHAMBER SINGERS 7:30 PM TO 9 PM Hill Hall Auditorium / 145 East Cameron Ave Chapel Hill (919) 962-1039 Admission: $10 general admission, $5 for UNC students and faculty/staff Carolina Choir and Chamber Singers present: Music for the Holiday Season music.unc.edu/

THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT CHRISTMAS 8 PM TO 10 PM ArtsCenter / 300-G East Main St. Carrboro (919) 929-2787 Admission: $25. Heartfelt, energetic and down-home bluegrass group The Barefoot Movement invites you to join them for their holiday celebration performance. Complete with all of your classic seasonal favorites wrapped in a Christmas package, you’ll hear acoustic renditions of everything from Chuck Berry’s “Run Run Rudolph” to Perry Como’s “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” and emotional takes on the more tender songs of the season like “Oh Holy Night” and “Hark The Herald Angels Sing.” Surrounded by stories and Christmas memories from the band, the music and cheer will fill you with an enduring feeling of love and hope that will warm your heart throughout the year! artscenterlive.org/ MUSIC AT LOCAL 506 9 PM Local 506 / 506 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill (919) 942-5506 Admission: $8 Shiloh Hill, The Affectionates, Smoke From All The Friction www.local506.com

You can find a complete listing of all programs and events offered by our major attractions by visiting www.visitchapelhill.org and viewing individual websites listed by attraction.