Songwriters in The Round
2025-09-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Kirk Ridge hosts a monthly Songwriters in The Round at Yonder. Each month three singer/songwriters share their stories and songs on Yonder stage.

Thursday Jazz at Yonder
2025-09-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-06 20:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Each Thursday from 8-10 Yonder presents live jazz with some amazing local, and traveling jazz musicians.
Les Trois Chats
Katharine Whalen’s JazzSquad
Crystal Bright and Griffanzo
Taz Halloween with Griffanzo
New Morning Jazz

KÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE

Open Mic at Yonder
2025-09-23 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-09-30 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-07 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-14 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-21 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-28 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-11-04 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-11-11 19:30 - 23:00 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Orange County’s BEST ACOUSTIC Open Mic!

🎤 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.
🕢 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.
🎶 Got something to share?

Sign-ups open at 7 PM (in person)
Musicians: 3 songs or 15 mins
Poets: 3 poems or 5 mins
No drums, no amps, no mimes (seriously)
First come, first-ish served

Grab 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.
📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew
Check them out on Facebook.
Let’s make your Tuesday night anything but typical.

Last Fridays and the Art Walk!
2025-09-26 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-31 17:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Historic Hillsborough, 101 S Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
FREE monthly events celebrating ART, CULTURE, and COMMUNITY in Hillsborough, NC, featuring:
⭐ The Art Walk (Year-Round) – 28+ participating venues offer monthly artist receptions, demonstrations, mini markets, live music, and more.
⭐ Living Arts in River Park (April – October) – Community drumming, dance, and interactive opportunities with the Living Arts Collective in Hillsborough’s River Park. No matter your experience or comfort level with drumming or dance, these gatherings are an opportunity to expand. All are welcome.
⭐ Last Fridays Makers Markets & *NEW* Live on the Lawn Performance Series (May – October) – Local artists, community groups, community arts & crafts, and live performances at the Old Orange County Courthouse Lawn.
Applications to become an Approved Vendor for 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets are NOW OPEN. Local artists and organizations/community groups are encouraged to apply.
Learn about each monthly lineup, download the itinerary, and CHOOSE YOUR LAST FRIDAYS ADVENTURE at www.lastfridays.org*!
*Details on this page are generally finalized the week before each Last Friday event.
This program was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Additional support is provided by the Tourism Board of the Town of Hillsborough.

Richard Garrison Art Exhibit and Live Music with Red Nucleus at 128 W. Margaret Lane
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Hillsborough Wills and Trusts, 128 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Come enjoy the acoustic and rocking tunes of Chapel Hill Band Red Nucleus and view stunning Treescapes by artist Richard Garrison at the upcoming Last Fridays Art Walk. Sit on our porch a spell, enjoy a free beverage and stick around for the 7:45 DOOR PRIZE!

The Big WHUP Bizarre
2025-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | NC
Join Us for WHUP’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
This one-of-a-kind fundraising event is going to be a night filled with live music, delicious food & beverages, games and prizes. Expect the unexpected, because anything could happen at The Big WHUP Bizarre!
Get Your Ticket Here
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 27th
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: A local Hillsborough private estate (address provided upon ticket confirmation)
What to Expect:

A night of live music by local artists! JP & Leon Band open beginning at 5pm &The Hillacasters at 6:45pm
Fun games and exciting prizes
Live Fire performances By Kitty
Delicious food & non alcoholic drinks from Hillsborough’s Nomad restaurant
Cash bar
A chance to connect with fellow supporters and celebrate the magic of community radio

FlushFest 2025
2025-10-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
Hillsborough’s largest music festival

Great music from around the world.Four stages around HillsboroughSupporting global clean water projects since 2018

For more information, visit their website >>> https://www.flushfest.org/

UNC Jazz Faculty With Special Guest, Ashleigh Smith
2025-10-03 19:30 - 21:30 | sonark Farms, 2592 Sonark Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Experience an extraordinary night of live jazz under the rafters at The Bar(n) at Sonark Farms with the world-class faculty of UNC-Chapel Hill’s jazz program joined by the incomparable Ashleigh Smith.
Smith is no stranger to North Carolina audiences—she has been dazzling local and national stages with her radiant voice and commanding presence. Winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Ashleigh’s artistry bridges jazz, soul, and funk with a warmth that captivates every listener. Her Concord Records debut album Sunkissed quickly earned critical acclaim and solidified her reputation as one of today’s most exciting new voices in jazz.
Sharing the stage with her are UNC’s celebrated faculty musicians:
Dr. Rahsaan Barber – saxophone, Director of the UNC Jazz Band
JC Martin – jazz guitar
Jason Foureman – jazz bass
Dan Davis – drumset & jazz history
Juan Álamo – percussion
Baron Thomas – jazz guitar, Artist-in-Residence
7:30 | Friday, Oct 3, 2025
The Bar(n) at Sonark Farms
5292 Sonark Lane, Hillsborough, NC
Tickets: $12.00. | Door: $15
PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.sonarkfarms.com/event-details/unc-faculty-jazz-with-special-guest-ashleigh-smith
Come early to enjoy the rustic charm of Sonark Farms, sip on a Belgian beer, wine, or cocktail, and settle in for an evening of jazz.
The Bar(n) opens 6PM and stays open until 11PM.
https://www.sonarkfarms.com/

Billy Strayhorn and Beyond
2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00 | St Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 210 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Celebrating the jazz ikon Billy Strayhorn and his contemporaries. World renowned Lois Deloatch and The Ernest Turner Trio will perform the amazing concert.

On the Mountaintop, Alone: An Occoneechee Mountain–Inspired Single Release Show
2025-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, 114 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
You’re invited to celebrate the release of Chapel Hill-based singer-songwriter and cellist Pippa Hoover’s new single, “On the Mountaintop, Alone,” with a full-band show at Yonder Bar. The show will trace Pippa’s deepening relationship with the North Carolina Triangle, blending nature-rich songwriting with soulful vocals and plenty of cello.
You might know Pippa as the cello half of local folk-pop duo Honey Magpie, but she’s also been performing solo around the Triangle since 2014. Her 2018 debut album, “Night Bird Singing,” introduced her signature folk-classical sound. Outside of music, Pippa is also an avid hiker and backpacker whose songwriting is deeply influenced by her experiences on trail.
“On the Mountaintop, Alone” is no exception. It pulls imagery from Occoneechee Mountain’s Mountain Loop Trail and overlook point in two contrasting tracks: one a raw, folk-rock take on unforgiveness, the other a quieter reflection on solitude.
At the show, Pippa will perform her new single in full, as well as old favorites from her first album and yet-to-be released songs, all organized to chronicle her connection to the Triangle. Pippa will sing about leaving home, cutting ties, and the tenacious pursuit of her dreams, with lyrics full of the North Carolina forests, creeks, and creatures she has come to love. She’ll be joined by guest musicians Franklin Bellflower (guitar), David Criswell (bass), and Justin Ellis of Ravary (drums) for a full-band sound.
Opening the show is Ravary, the solo-with-friends project of NC musician Justin Ravary Ellis (Slow Teeth, Easter Island, Happy Abandon). Born in London and having spent the summers of his formative years with French-speaking family near Montreal, Ravary’s music is equally inspired by the synths and guitars of the 90’s Britpop as the large folky hooks of Arcade Fire and traditional Quebecois and North Carolinian folk music. The project released its debut album “Hands To Feel” independently in June 2020; a follow-up single “Glowing” followed in 2022, with its companion EP, “Almanac”, released in early 2025.
There is a $12 suggested donation, and the first 50 donors will receive a sticker featuring the On the Mountaintop, Alone album art as a thank you.
“On the Mountaintop, Alone” is available for preorder on Bandcamp now.

Josh's Hope Fall Festival
2025-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | 40 Terry Brook Lane, 40 Terry Brook Lane, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Our Second Annual Fall Festival fundraiser is just around the corner! Join us on the Josh’s Hope farm for a makers market, live music, food, hayrides, activities for the kids, art demos, and a special performance by magician Joshua Lozoff!
Admission is free; donations welcomed.
Bring canned goods to support PORCH Hillsborough and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a repurposed iPhone, iPad, or laptop.

River Park Concert 2025
2025-10-25 12:00 - 20:00 | River Park, 140 East Margaret Lane , Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
The River Park Concert is a volunteer-driven, grassroots, free outdoor music event. RPC is made possible through the cooperation, coordination and support of many local civic, corporate and private entities and is brought to you by The Triangle Music Alliance.Each year we partner with a local nonprofit organization to support them through River Park Concert’s Sustainer Event. A portion of all sustainer tickets and sponsorships are donated. Click here to grab tickets to this year’s sustainer event on October 24th and consider joining us for a fun, all-inclusive party in support of WHUP and keeping RPC free for everyone!
