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Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2024

Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States +1 more

Immerse yourself in Scottish culture with live music, bagpipes, traditional dancing, and interactive activities for all ages, all held on the scenic grounds of Ayr Mount. Calling all Outlander fans! Visit our Dickson House Craigh Na Dun and be whisked away to the outlandish side of Hillsborough. Stroll in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire Fraser on … Continued

BLAC Fest: Summer Reading

Orange County Main Library 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

This month at Main Library, we have displays in Adult Services highlighting: Read Black | Juneteenth occurs this month on June 19th. Celebrate by reading Black literature of various genres. Join us for book discussion of Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson (available in multiple formats) hosted by Tuesday Evening Book Club  on Tuesday, June 10th, 6:30pm at Main Library. … Continued

BLAC Fest: Book Club (“Lovely One” by Kentaji Brown)

Orange County Main Library 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Event Details Tuesday Evening Book Club in collaboration with BLAC Fest hosts a discussion of best-selling biography, Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at Main Library located at 137 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. Tuesday Evening Book … Continued

Songs of the Freedom Bound: A Juneteenth Celebration and Poetry Reading

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join us for a Juneteenth celebration! We are overjoyed to host Crystal Simone Smith and Dr. Sheila Smith McKoy on June 18, 2025, at 6:30pm. Crystal will read from her new release, Runagate: Songs of the Freedom Bound, a collection of haiku and tanka about the enslaved, a reimagining of their flights of escape. Dr. … Continued

Weave & Spin Open Mic

Eno Arts Mill 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Weave & Spin is not your run-of-the-mill open mic. It’s a safe space for all humans 18+ to share tales of life: from joy to trauma, from hilarity to drama. If you are a poet, storyteller, or musician, bring your truth. Each month will showcase one featured artist followed by an open mic. We particularly invite BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, … Continued

Book Reading and Release

Burwell School Historic Site 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Join us for a reading and launch celebration Saturday, September 6, from 2 to 5pm. Live music, kids' games from the 1890s, snacks, and more! The author will donate $1.00 from every book sold at the launch party to the Friends of the Orange County Library AND to the Burwell School Historic Site. About the … Continued

House of Spells and Secrets Book Release Party

I’m so excited to invite you to a fun evening celebrating the release of House of Spells and Secrets. We’ll be gathering at Pizza Cornicione in Hillsborough for good pizza, salad, dessert, and a signature cocktail—because every spell works better with food! The night will be casual and easygoing, with plenty of time to mingle. … Continued

Noir at the Bar

Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, United States

Noir at the Bar Brings Acclaimed Crime Writers to Downtown Hillsborough on April 9 HILLSBOROUGH, NC (April 2026) — Visitors and locals alike are invited to experience an evening of bold storytelling and Southern atmosphere as Noir at the Bar returns to Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew (114 W King Street) on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. … Continued