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 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
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 … Continued
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, … Continued
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 … Continued
Join Hillsborough's 2025-27 Poet Laureate Amal Kassir for a poetry workshop open to all ages. Amal is a Syrian American poet born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She has performed … Continued
Interpreting the writer Adam Cheshire’s poetical flash pieces about home, visual artist Barbara Younger creates an array of kaleidoscopic works. A layered interweaving of artist and author, Flashes of Hillsborough: Abstractions! is a portal back to lost memories and the haunted but hopeful landscape of our past. Show runs Wednesday May 27 through Sunday, June … Continued
Attention Outlander fans, Scottish fanatics, and Hillsborough lovers! The wait is over and tickets are on sale now for the September 2026 Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival. We're excited to welcome you back for another full day of Scottish culture with live music, bagpipes, traditional dancing, and interactive activities for all ages. One major update, ALL activities will be on the grounds of Ayr Mount including Hillsborough's own Craigh Na Dun, fairy dancers, broadsword lessons, and (of course) of whiskey tasting table.