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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!\n\n🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday\, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer\, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be. \n🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word\, followed by live music from 8–11ish\, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right. \n🎶 Got something to share? \n\nSign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)\nMusicians: 3 songs or 15 mins\nPoets: 3 poems or 5 mins\nNo drums\, no amps\, no mimes (seriously)\nFirst come\, first-ish served\n\nGrab a cocktail\, cheer on your neighbors\, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart\, open ears\, and open tabs. \n📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew \nCheck them out on Facebook. \nLet’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-mic-at-yonder/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!\n\n🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday\, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer\, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be. \n🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word\, followed by live music from 8–11ish\, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right. \n🎶 Got something to share? \n\nSign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)\nMusicians: 3 songs or 15 mins\nPoets: 3 poems or 5 mins\nNo drums\, no amps\, no mimes (seriously)\nFirst come\, first-ish served\n\nGrab a cocktail\, cheer on your neighbors\, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart\, open ears\, and open tabs. \n📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew \nCheck them out on Facebook. \nLet’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-mic-at-yonder/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jazz\, Latin\, and Blues with Dorian & Lou
DESCRIPTION:Dorian Devins and Lou Rainone bring their signature vocal/piano jazz stylings to a variety of music including jazz\, bossa nova\, blues and pop. \nMusic from 7:00-10:00 \nThe Rookery \n115 W. Margaret Street \nHillsborough
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jazzz-latin-and-blues-with-dorian-lou/
LOCATION:The Rookery\, 115 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
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SUMMARY:Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm
DESCRIPTION:Unwind and join us for our last event before we close for July and August when the real heat sets in. Chris Cole will entertain us with his amazing voice and guitar. We will have a hay ride and lots of animals for you to visit\, including Valais sheep and lambs\, kunekune pigs\, Nigerian Dwarf goats\, Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs\, Endangered Breeds of waterfowl\, and our most popular\, giant breeds of rabbits and babies that live freely in our orchard. You are welcome to bring your own snacks\, but for your convenience\, we offer inexpensive snacks at our farm store\, including ice-cold beverages\, chilled applesauce pouches\, favorite pre-packaged snacks\, and of course\, Hillsborough’s own Whitt’s ice cream sandwiches!! Gates open at 1:30 pm. \nAfter our hot-weather break\, we will reopen on September 12th with Casey Clark!! Future 2026 events are: 9/19 with Chris Cole\, 10/03 with Casey Clark\, 10/17 with Chris Cole\, and 10/24 with Caleb McArthur & Whiskey Ridge Outlaws.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/music-at-thornfield-heritage-farm-featuring-musician-chris-cole/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Thronfield Heritage Farm\, 3601 Old Vine Trail\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Kids,Live Music,Outdoor,Recreation,Tour
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SUMMARY:PATTERN RECOGNITION
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts presents PATTERN RECOGNITION\, mixed metal jewelry by Nell Chandler\, acrylic collage landscapes by Adrienne Knowles and hand-made functional pottery by Evelyn Ward. In the gallery from August 25th through September 20th. An opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on August 28th from 6-9pm. During the art walk Cameron Mincey will play country and rock music on the front patio. The show includes an artist talk by Nell Chandler\, Adrienne Knowles and Evelyn Ward in the gallery on Saturday\, September 12th at 4pm.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/pattern-recognition-2/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!\n\n🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday\, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer\, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be. \n🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word\, followed by live music from 8–11ish\, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right. \n🎶 Got something to share? \n\nSign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)\nMusicians: 3 songs or 15 mins\nPoets: 3 poems or 5 mins\nNo drums\, no amps\, no mimes (seriously)\nFirst come\, first-ish served\n\nGrab a cocktail\, cheer on your neighbors\, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart\, open ears\, and open tabs. \n📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew \nCheck them out on Facebook. \nLet’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-mic-at-yonder/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Music at Thornfield Heritage Farm
DESCRIPTION:Unwind and join us for our last event before we close for July and August when the real heat sets in. Chris Cole will entertain us with his amazing voice and guitar. We will have a hay ride and lots of animals for you to visit\, including Valais sheep and lambs\, kunekune pigs\, Nigerian Dwarf goats\, Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs\, Endangered Breeds of waterfowl\, and our most popular\, giant breeds of rabbits and babies that live freely in our orchard. You are welcome to bring your own snacks\, but for your convenience\, we offer inexpensive snacks at our farm store\, including ice-cold beverages\, chilled applesauce pouches\, favorite pre-packaged snacks\, and of course\, Hillsborough’s own Whitt’s ice cream sandwiches!! Gates open at 1:30 pm. \nAfter our hot-weather break\, we will reopen on September 12th with Casey Clark!! Future 2026 events are: 9/19 with Chris Cole\, 10/03 with Casey Clark\, 10/17 with Chris Cole\, and 10/24 with Caleb McArthur & Whiskey Ridge Outlaws.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/music-at-thornfield-heritage-farm-featuring-musician-chris-cole/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Thronfield Heritage Farm\, 3601 Old Vine Trail\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Kids,Live Music,Outdoor,Recreation,Tour
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!\n\n🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday\, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer\, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be. \n🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word\, followed by live music from 8–11ish\, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right. \n🎶 Got something to share? \n\nSign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)\nMusicians: 3 songs or 15 mins\nPoets: 3 poems or 5 mins\nNo drums\, no amps\, no mimes (seriously)\nFirst come\, first-ish served\n\nGrab a cocktail\, cheer on your neighbors\, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart\, open ears\, and open tabs. \n📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew \nCheck them out on Facebook. \nLet’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-mic-at-yonder/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Last Fridays & the Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:FREE monthly events celebrating ART\, CULTURE\, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough\, NC\, featuring: \n⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 19 participating venues offer monthly artist receptions\, demonstrations\, free crafts\, live music\, and more. \n⭐ Last Fridays Makers Markets (May – October) – Local artists\, community groups\, and family-friendly activities at the Old Orange County Courthouse North Lawn. \n⭐ Live on the Lawn Performance Series (April-October) – Live performances ranging from dance to drums\, fashion\, puppets\, singer-songwriters\, local bands\, and more on the Old Orange County Courthouse South Lawn. \n  \nApplications to become an Approved Vendor for 2026 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists are encouraged to apply. \nLearn about each monthly lineup\, download the itinerary\, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*! \n*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event. \n  \nOperating support provided by the North Carolina Arts Council\, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources\, and the Orange County Arts Commission. Additional support provided by the Tourism Board and the Town of Hillsborough.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/last-fridays-the-art-walk/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Historic County Courthouse Lawn\, 104 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Festival,Live Music,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe have a lot of returning fan favorites as well as new vendors\, activites\, and musicians who we know will make this year’s festival unforgettable. Be sure to check out our website for additional details about the festival\, weekend events\, and important logistics like parking and places to stay in town!\n\nPurchase tickets here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival\n\nLearn more about the event on our website: historichillsborough.org/outlandish-hillsborough\n\nEmbrace the spirit of fun and festivity at this unique event—there’s something for everyone!\n 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/outlandish-hillsborough-scottish-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Ayr Mount Historic Site\, 376 St. Mary's Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family,Festival,Fundraiser,History,Kids,Literary,Live Music,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!\n\n🎤 Yonder Open Mic NightEvery Tuesday\, Hillsborough’s coziest living room turns into a showcase of local talent—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just ready to belt out a tune after a beer\, Yonder’s Open Mic is the place to be. \n🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM with poetry & spoken word\, followed by live music from 8–11ish\, and maybe a late-night jam if the vibe is right. \n🎶 Got something to share? \n\nSign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)\nMusicians: 3 songs or 15 mins\nPoets: 3 poems or 5 mins\nNo drums\, no amps\, no mimes (seriously)\nFirst come\, first-ish served\n\nGrab a cocktail\, cheer on your neighbors\, and maybe even surprise yourself. This isn’t just open mic—it’s open heart\, open ears\, and open tabs. \n📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew \nCheck them out on Facebook. \nLet’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/open-mic-at-yonder/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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