Farmers’ Markets
Carrboro Farmers’ Market – Sat 7am-12pm through Dec 22; Wed 3:30-6:30pm through Oct 17. 932-1641, carrborofarmersmarket.com
Southern Village Farmers’ Market – Thu 4-7pm through Aug 30 at Market Street on the Village Green.
Hillsborough Farmers’ Market – Wed 3-6pm; Sat 7:30am-noon. Apr-Nov. 732-8315.
Fearrington Village Farmers’ Market – Tue 4pm through Nov 20. 8 miles south of Chapel Hill on US 15-501, Fearrington Village, Chapel Hill. 542-4000, chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/growingsmallfarms/fearrington.html
Pittsboro Farmers’ Market – Thu 3:30-6:30pm through Nov 29. Chatham County Fairgrounds, Pittsboro. chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/growingsmallfarms/pittsboro.html
Saxapahaw Farmers’ Market – Sat 5-8pm through Aug 25. On the hill over the river, Saxapahaw, Chapel Hill. rivermillvillage.com
Fundraisers and Benefits
Andrew Perry Racecar Benefit – Sun, Aug 12, 4-8pm. Blue Bayou Club, 106 S Churton St, Hillsborough. 732-2555, bluebayouclub.com
Summertime Used Book Sale – The Carrboro Cybrary’s summertime book sale continues until Aug 21. Help us promote Cybrary services to Orange County and pick up a great Mystery read at the same time! Call 918-7387 or email cybrary@co.orange.nc.us for more info.
Cookout – Come out and support Internationalist Books. Thu, Aug 23 at 6pm, Weaver Street Market. 101 E Weaver St, Carrboro. 929-0010,
weaverstreetmarket.com
Special Events
Guilford Native American Association Pow-Wow – Dressed in traditional clothing, the Guilford Native American Association presents a series of authentic dances including a special interactive friendship dance with the audience. Wed, Aug 15, 7:30-9:30pm. $3/person, $8/family or group. 918-7364. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro. 918-7385.
Karen Knitters & Weavers – The Karen ethnic group from the mountains of Burma is known for their intricate woven bags, sarongs, scarves & wedding attire. Come watch them work. Sat, Aug 18, 10am. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, artscenterlive.org
Back to School…Way Back – A schoolmaster in early 19th century clothing leads lessons from that time period & answers visitor questions about school during the 19th century. Music by Bobby Nicholson. Fri, Aug 31, 6-9pm. Free. Orange County Historical Museum, 201 N Churton St, Hillsborough. 732-2201,
orangecountymuseum.org
Kids
Nature Tales – Story Time at the Garden. Kids ages 4 & 5 gather around in the Botanical Garden to share stories about nature. Every Thursday at 10am; outing & activity afterward. Children must be accompanied by an adult; no more than 3 children per adult please. $5 per family. 962-0522, www.ncbg.unc.edu
Toddler Preschool Playtime – Come in and enjoy unstructured playtime with friends. Tuesdays, 10-11:30am at the Carrboro Century Center. $3. 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro.
Kid’s Yoga – For kids & parents. $42. Tuesdays, 3:15-5:30pm at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro.
ComedySportz 4 Kidz – Games & improv for kids 12 & under. Saturdays at 5pm. DSI Comedy Theater, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. $10; students $8. 338-8150, dsicomedytheater.com
Fishing for Kids – Tie knots, cast a line, catch a fish! Ages 5-15. Sat, Aug 18, 9am-1pm. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ocmo/home.html
Storytime Science – Ages 4, 5 & 6 + parents. Gather around the “campfire†at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center as we read some of our favorite science-focused children’s books; hands-on activity to follow. Sat, Aug 18, 10:30am. $5; members $4. Registration required, call 962-1236 or visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org for more info.
Painting for Children Exhibit – Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Gallery present “Painting for Children.†A celebration of play, whimsy, laughter & fun as seen through the eyes of North Carolina’s talented children’s book authors and illustrators. Aug 10 thru the end of the month. Reeves Gallery, Pittsboro Memorial Library.
Be an Animal Detective! – Ages 7+ & parents. Come out to the park & learn how to look for signs, scats & tracks on a short hike. Sat, Aug 25, 2pm. Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd, Durham. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/enri/home.html
Get Outside
Weaver Street Market – Jazz & more! Summertime fun for all ages. Sunday brunch, every Sunday 11am-1pm; Thursday nights, every Thurs 6-8pm. On the lawn at Weaver Street Market, Carrboro.
Tai-Chi Practice – Sponsored by Friends of the Poet’s Walk. Saturdays at 9am. Free. Poet’s Walk, Ayr Mount, Hillsborough. 732-1891, savepoetswalk.com
Evening Sights & Sounds – A short hike around the pond. Fri, Aug 10, 8:15pm. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ocmo/home.html
Paddling Under the Stars – Join Frog Hollow Outdoors and Morehead Planetarium for a nighttime paddle under the stars! Led by a Morehead astronomy educator, we’ll set out in canoes & kayaks to watch the sunset, soak in the star shine, and experience nature at night. Sat, Aug 11, 8-11pm & Sat, Sept 15, 7:15-10:15pm at Jordan Lake; $25-35. Registration required, contact 949-4315 or visit moreheadplanetarium.org for more info.
Monthly Skywatching Session – Enjoy telescopic views of the moon, stars, planets & more! Free & open to the public. This month view Jupiter & the Perseid meteor shower. Sun, Aug 12, 9-11pm at Jordan Lake’s Ebenezer Church Recreation Area. For more info, call 962-1236 or visit moreheadplanetarium.org.
Dragonfly Hike – Sat, Aug 18, 10am. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ocmo/home.html
Geology Hike – See what geological wonders can be found at the mountain. Sat, Aug 25, 2pm. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/ocmo/home.html
Coker Arboretum Tours – Meet at the stone gathering circle near the center of the arbor for a guided tour of the century-old Arboretum. 3rd Sat of every month, 11am. Free. UNC Campus: Coker Arboretum, Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu/coker.htm
NC Botanical Garden Guided Tours – Meet at the stone gathering circle in front of the Totten Center. Every Sat, 10-11am. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu
Volunteers
Club Nova Thrift Shop – Seeking volunteers. Club Nova promotes & provides opportunities for individuals living with mental illness. Pick up a volunteer packet at the shop or email cmorton@clubnova.org. Club Nova Thrift Shop, 103-C W Main St, Carrboro. 967-6985, clubnova.org.
Ronald McDonald House – Seeking volunteers for tasks around the house for families & community service projects. 913-2040, chapelhillrmh.net
Best Buddies Companion Rescue & Adoption – A group of pet foster homes & volunteers in Pittsboro. Visit their website to learn about fostering & make a donation to support rescue efforts in the Triangle & in communities of need, including those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Best Buddies Companion Rescue & Adoption, 184 Winthrop Rd, Pittsboro. 882-0001, bbcra.org
Lectures
Jade Silk – A Talk on Jade & the Jade Culture of China. Sat, Aug 11, 2pm. Orange County Public Library, 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough. 245-2525, co.orange.nc.us/library
Theater: Opening
The Man Who Came to Dinner – One Song Productions. An eccentric 1930s radio personality makes a visit to a small Ohio town. Thu, Aug 9 & Fri, Aug 10 at 8pm; Sat, Aug 11, 3 & 8pm. $10. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, artscenterlive.org
Giant Puppet Show – A Shoe For Your Foot. Live performance featuring handmade masks, stilts, cardboard creations & shadows. Outdoors, set to live music. $10; great fun for all ages. Aug 10-Sept 3. UNC Campus: Forest Theater, 300 S Boundary St, Chapel Hill. paperhand.org
Comedy: Performance
InDecision Theatre Improv – Sat, Aug 18, 8pm. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, artscenterlive.org
CageMatch – Competitive long-form improv with all the drama of pro wrestling! The audience votes & the winning team returns to face a new challenger. 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month. $8; college students free. DSI Comedy Theater, 200 N Greensboro St, Ste B-11, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. 338-8150, dsicomedytheater.com
True Stories – Thu, Aug 30. DSI Comedy Theater, 200 N Greensboro St, Ste B-11, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. 338-8150, dsicomedytheater.com.
Dance: Participatory
Tango – Fri, Aug 17, 8pm. Join the Triangle Tango Society for free tango lessons. Open Eye Café, 101 S Greensboro St, Carrboro. 968-9410, openeyecafe.com
Free Style – Carrboro Dance Jam. Eclectic music with DJ Rovnitsky. 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, 7:30-10:30pm. $5-8. 698-8776. Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W Weaver St, Carrboro. 942-0240, balanced-movement.com
Contact Improvisation – Improvised contact with 1 or more dancers, no partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Sundays, 2-4pm. $5. 967-5321, carolinacontact.ods.org. Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W Weaver St, Carrboro. 942-0240, balanced-movement.com
Book Discussions
Contemporary Fiction Club – Meets monthly to discuss recent works of fiction. New members always welcome. For more info, call the Cybrary at 918-7387 or email cybrary@co.orange.nc.us. Next meeting: Mon, Aug 20 at 7pm. Join us in our discussion of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series.
Carrboreaders Non-Fiction Group – Meets quarterly to discuss non-fiction works on a variety of subjects. New members always welcome. For more info, call the Cybrary at 918-7387 or email cybrary@co.orange.nc.us. Next meeting: Tue, Aug 28 at 7pm. Join the authors for a discussion of Midnight Assassin: Murder in America’s Heartland. UNC Law professor Patricia Bryan and local writer Tom Wolf will be on hand to talk about this historical whodunit.
Literary Readings/Open Mic
Mykel Board – Maximumrocknroll columnist discusses a variety of topics including his books, Even a Daughter is Better than Nothing & I, A-Me-ist. Tue, Aug 14, 7pm. Internationalist Books, 405 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 942-1740, www.internationalistbooks.org
My Sister’s Keeper – Read by Bill Benners. Wed, Aug 15 at 7pm. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org
Let the Dead Bury Their Dead – Literary discussion of this work by Randall Kenan. Wed, Aug 15, 7-8:30pm. Free. Ackland Art Museum, 101 S Columbia St, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill. Office 966-5736, recorded info 843-1611, ackland.org
Maggi Grace – State of the Heart: A Medical Tourist’s True Story of Lifesaving Surgery in India. Fri, Aug 17, 7-9pm. Market Street Books & Maps, Southern Village. 610 Market St, Chapel Hill. 933-5111, marketstreetbooks.com.