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SUMMARY:Big Spoon Roasters Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Join Big Spoon Roasters at our HQ & Roastery to sample and shop our entire lineup of nut butters and bars\, stock up on jars of our ultra-limited Dark Chocolate Hazelnut & Almond Butter\, and create custom gift sets (just in time for Valentine’s Day)! \nParking is available on-site\, with overflow parking available nearby at Joe Van Gogh (505 Meadowlands Drive).
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/big-spoon-roasters-holiday-market-2/
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SUMMARY:Puppy Bowl Watch Pawty!
DESCRIPTION:Join Hope Animal Rescue at Eno River Brewing for the official PUPPY BOWL WATCH PAWTY! \nWhen: Sunday\, 2/8 \nTime: 1 – 5 PM \nWhere: Eno River Brewing\, Hillsborough \nYou can expect… \n\nAdoptable pups\nEno River is donating 10% of sales during the event to HAR\nRaffle goodies\n…and more!\n\nThis event is extra special this year because we have TWO HOPE ALUM pups that are IN THE PUPPY BOWL! Both of them will be at the party ready to give their pawtographs. Bring your friends and your pup and come watch the puppy bowl with us!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/puppy-bowl-watch-pawty/
LOCATION:eno river brewing\, 329 Eno Mountain Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Jim Adams ~ Ategenos: Sacred Remains (Art Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jim Adams returns to the Thomas Stevens Gallery for a solo exhibit – Ategenos: Sacred Remains – running February 6th through March 7th. \nThe gallery will host an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday\, Feb 7th\, 4-6 pm. \nThe exhibit will also be the gallery feature for the Last Fridays art reception\, Feb 27th\, 6-9 pm. \nAtegenos (pronounced ah-the-gen-awss) is a Celtic word meaning rebirth. \nAtegenos can refer to the reincarnation of an ancestor’s spirit or a deity into a family lineage\, manifesting as inherited traits or talents or change\, as with the transition from winter to spring. Ategenos can reference a powerful return of something lost or manifestation of new ideas and in modern contexts it has been used to describe beginnings\, renewal\, or bringing ancient wisdom into the present. \nArtist Statement \n“The work in this exhibit is a continuum of the work created throughout my career. Finding materials that have been discarded or dismissed\, breathing new life into them. By repurposing\, reshaping and redefining\, I present the objects and materials in a different way\, acknowledging the hidden beauty that caught my attention. These images and objects reflect the idea of finding new life in what seemed lost or tossed.”   ~ Jim Adams
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jim-adams-ategenos-sacred-remains-art-exhibit/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 West King Street\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States
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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/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Thursday Jazz at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday from 8-10 Yonder presents live jazz with some amazing local\, and traveling jazz musicians. \nLes Trois Chats \nKatharine Whalen’s JazzSquad \nCrystal Bright and Griffanzo \nTaz Halloween with Griffanzo \nNew Morning Jazz \n\n\n\nKÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/thursday-jazz-at-yonder/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count - Come count at Firefly Farm
DESCRIPTION:Firefly Farm will be open for the Great Backyard Bird Count from Friday February 13 to Monday February 16. Come and count birds and wander the farm. Free event. For more information about the GBBC 2026\, go to https://www.birdcount.org/participate/
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count-come-count-at-firefly-farm/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Free,Gardens/Gardening,Hiking,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Jim Adams ~ Ategenos: Sacred Remains (Art Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jim Adams returns to the Thomas Stevens Gallery for a solo exhibit – Ategenos: Sacred Remains – running February 6th through March 7th. \nThe gallery will host an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday\, Feb 7th\, 4-6 pm. \nThe exhibit will also be the gallery feature for the Last Fridays art reception\, Feb 27th\, 6-9 pm. \nAtegenos (pronounced ah-the-gen-awss) is a Celtic word meaning rebirth. \nAtegenos can refer to the reincarnation of an ancestor’s spirit or a deity into a family lineage\, manifesting as inherited traits or talents or change\, as with the transition from winter to spring. Ategenos can reference a powerful return of something lost or manifestation of new ideas and in modern contexts it has been used to describe beginnings\, renewal\, or bringing ancient wisdom into the present. \nArtist Statement \n“The work in this exhibit is a continuum of the work created throughout my career. Finding materials that have been discarded or dismissed\, breathing new life into them. By repurposing\, reshaping and redefining\, I present the objects and materials in a different way\, acknowledging the hidden beauty that caught my attention. These images and objects reflect the idea of finding new life in what seemed lost or tossed.”   ~ Jim Adams
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jim-adams-ategenos-sacred-remains-art-exhibit/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 West King Street\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:From the Heart\, curated group show featuring work from local artists
DESCRIPTION:A not-quite-Valentine’s-Day theme. Work from local artists embracing everything from romantic love\, to love of others\, nature\, vocations\, places\, memories\, colors\, and justice. \nParticipating local artists include Lisa Burke\, Margery Chandler\, Adam Cooley\, Gail Corrado\, Therese Desjardin\, Michi Doan\, B Godwin\, David Knox\, Laurell Murray\, Rebecca Neigher\, Michael Pohlman\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, Fran Sitton\, Bernard Thomas\, Jackie Tiryakian\, Gwen Yin\, and Cadence Zaccardi. \nOpening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk January 30\, 6-9 pm \n 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/from-the-heart-curated-group-show-featuring-work-from-local-artists/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet At The Bar(n) At Sonark Farms
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to move\, clap\, and feel the heat! La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet brings a high-energy\, interactive night of rhythm\, dance\, and dazzling musicianship under the rafters at The Bar(n) At Sonark Farms. This vibrant ensemble blends Afro-Cuban and Latin American grooves with jazz improvisation\, creating a joyful\, immersive experience that gets the whole room involved. \nExpect infectious rhythms\, call-and-response moments\, spontaneous movement\, and a grand finale that brings the crowd to its feet. Whether you’re a jazz lover\, a dancer\, or just looking for an unforgettable night out in the countryside\, La Fiesta delivers pure musical celebration. \nTickets: $15/$20 at the door \nLa Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet\nFeb 13\, 2026 The Bar(n) at Sonark Farms\n8-10PM \nTICKETS $15 online:\nhttps://www.sonarkfarms.com/event-details/an-evening-with-the-la-fiesta-latin-jazz-quintet
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/la-fiesta-latin-jazz-quintet-at-the-barn-at-sonark-farms/
LOCATION:sonark Farms\, 2592 Sonark Lane\, Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Dance,Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count - Come count at Firefly Farm
DESCRIPTION:Firefly Farm will be open for the Great Backyard Bird Count from Friday February 13 to Monday February 16. Come and count birds and wander the farm. Free event. For more information about the GBBC 2026\, go to https://www.birdcount.org/participate/
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count-come-count-at-firefly-farm/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Free,Gardens/Gardening,Hiking,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:FOR THE LOVE OF ART: Scottish Impressionism Valentine Exhibition at Saltire Gallerie
DESCRIPTION:Fall in love with Impressionist and Post Impressionist fine art from Scotland this Valentine Weekend! \nSaltire Gallerie offers a curated collection of fine oil paintings by Royal Scottish Academy artists. Bring your loved one\, or just fall in love with the romantic and atmospheric play of light and color so characteristic of the impressionist period.  Delightful florals\, fine figurative paintings and of course the heathered hills of Scotland are in this collection.  Take a little respite from the world this Valentine’s Day to feel the transforming power of beauty and art\, and a bit of Scottish culture\, here in Historic Hillsborough. \nOpen 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday Valentine’s Day Feb 14\, Sunday Feb 15 and Monday Feb 16. \nSaltire Gallerie specializes in Scottish art from the late 1700s to mid 20th century\, also with fine examples by British Royal Academy artists\, Dutch\, Belgian and French artists.   Located in one of Hillsborough’s 18th century homes\, ‘Banks of the Eno’ built be a Scottish immigrant in 1781. Come for a visit\, then take an easy walk to Downtown Hillsborough with unique small businesses\, restaurants\, coffee shops\, and even our own local chocolatier! \nNormally open by appointment\, no reservation is required this Valentine\, and this exhibition is free. \nParking is available for Saltire Gallerie visitors on the long driveway in front\, free Town on street parking\, and on weekends the County office parking lot on South Cameron Street is often available. A wheelchair ramp is available\, but let us know you are coming. It is a 245 year old house with original thresholds and floors\, and the ramp goes through the private residence to access the Gallerie. Happy to assist!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/for-the-love-of-art-scottish-impressionism-valentine-exhibition-at-saltire-gallerie/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Saltire Gallerie\, 209 Burnside Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,History,Romantic
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SUMMARY:Emily Musolino At The Bar(n) At Sonark Farms
DESCRIPTION:Influenced by the grit and soul of icons like Etta James and Janis Joplin\, Musolino’s sound is rooted in deep blues feeling and amplified by a modern edge. Her songs are forged from lived experience\, traversing addiction\, recovery\, discrimination\, and the strength found in self-acceptance and survival. The result is music that cuts straight to the bone—fierce\, cathartic\, and deeply human—infused with strong feminist and queer-positive spirit. \nA Berklee College of Music graduate and founder of Blue Moose Studios\, Musolino has spent nearly two decades refining her craft on stages across North Carolina and beyond. From intimate rooms to festival crowds\, she delivers performances that are electric\, emotionally charged\, and impossible to forget. Wild Card Valentine invites you to throw out the rulebook\, take a chance on something real\, and celebrate love that doesn’t play it safe. \nWhether your night is solo\, with a partner\, P-alantines-  just bring your fierce love for live music\, this is a Valentine’s night for the bold\, the brave\, and the beautifully untamed! \nEmily Musolino – The Heart of The Blues\nFeb 14\, 2026 The Bar(n) at Sonark Farms\n8-10PM \nNO COVER/ RSVP\nhttps://www.sonarkfarms.com/event-details/emily-musolino-the-heart-of-the-blues
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/emily-musolino-at-the-barn-at-sonark-farms/
LOCATION:sonark Farms\, 2592 Sonark Lane\, Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count - Come count at Firefly Farm
DESCRIPTION:Firefly Farm will be open for the Great Backyard Bird Count from Friday February 13 to Monday February 16. Come and count birds and wander the farm. Free event. For more information about the GBBC 2026\, go to https://www.birdcount.org/participate/
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count-come-count-at-firefly-farm/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Free,Gardens/Gardening,Hiking,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:FOR THE LOVE OF ART: Scottish Impressionism Valentine Exhibition at Saltire Gallerie
DESCRIPTION:Fall in love with Impressionist and Post Impressionist fine art from Scotland this Valentine Weekend! \nSaltire Gallerie offers a curated collection of fine oil paintings by Royal Scottish Academy artists. Bring your loved one\, or just fall in love with the romantic and atmospheric play of light and color so characteristic of the impressionist period.  Delightful florals\, fine figurative paintings and of course the heathered hills of Scotland are in this collection.  Take a little respite from the world this Valentine’s Day to feel the transforming power of beauty and art\, and a bit of Scottish culture\, here in Historic Hillsborough. \nOpen 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday Valentine’s Day Feb 14\, Sunday Feb 15 and Monday Feb 16. \nSaltire Gallerie specializes in Scottish art from the late 1700s to mid 20th century\, also with fine examples by British Royal Academy artists\, Dutch\, Belgian and French artists.   Located in one of Hillsborough’s 18th century homes\, ‘Banks of the Eno’ built be a Scottish immigrant in 1781. Come for a visit\, then take an easy walk to Downtown Hillsborough with unique small businesses\, restaurants\, coffee shops\, and even our own local chocolatier! \nNormally open by appointment\, no reservation is required this Valentine\, and this exhibition is free. \nParking is available for Saltire Gallerie visitors on the long driveway in front\, free Town on street parking\, and on weekends the County office parking lot on South Cameron Street is often available. A wheelchair ramp is available\, but let us know you are coming. It is a 245 year old house with original thresholds and floors\, and the ramp goes through the private residence to access the Gallerie. Happy to assist!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/for-the-love-of-art-scottish-impressionism-valentine-exhibition-at-saltire-gallerie/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Saltire Gallerie\, 209 Burnside Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,History,Romantic
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SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count - Come count at Firefly Farm
DESCRIPTION:Firefly Farm will be open for the Great Backyard Bird Count from Friday February 13 to Monday February 16. Come and count birds and wander the farm. Free event. For more information about the GBBC 2026\, go to https://www.birdcount.org/participate/
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count-come-count-at-firefly-farm/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Firefly Farm\, 4911 Hunt Rd\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agritourism,Family,Free,Gardens/Gardening,Hiking,Kids,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:FOR THE LOVE OF ART: Scottish Impressionism Valentine Exhibition at Saltire Gallerie
DESCRIPTION:Fall in love with Impressionist and Post Impressionist fine art from Scotland this Valentine Weekend! \nSaltire Gallerie offers a curated collection of fine oil paintings by Royal Scottish Academy artists. Bring your loved one\, or just fall in love with the romantic and atmospheric play of light and color so characteristic of the impressionist period.  Delightful florals\, fine figurative paintings and of course the heathered hills of Scotland are in this collection.  Take a little respite from the world this Valentine’s Day to feel the transforming power of beauty and art\, and a bit of Scottish culture\, here in Historic Hillsborough. \nOpen 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday Valentine’s Day Feb 14\, Sunday Feb 15 and Monday Feb 16. \nSaltire Gallerie specializes in Scottish art from the late 1700s to mid 20th century\, also with fine examples by British Royal Academy artists\, Dutch\, Belgian and French artists.   Located in one of Hillsborough’s 18th century homes\, ‘Banks of the Eno’ built be a Scottish immigrant in 1781. Come for a visit\, then take an easy walk to Downtown Hillsborough with unique small businesses\, restaurants\, coffee shops\, and even our own local chocolatier! \nNormally open by appointment\, no reservation is required this Valentine\, and this exhibition is free. \nParking is available for Saltire Gallerie visitors on the long driveway in front\, free Town on street parking\, and on weekends the County office parking lot on South Cameron Street is often available. A wheelchair ramp is available\, but let us know you are coming. It is a 245 year old house with original thresholds and floors\, and the ramp goes through the private residence to access the Gallerie. Happy to assist!
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/for-the-love-of-art-scottish-impressionism-valentine-exhibition-at-saltire-gallerie/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Saltire Gallerie\, 209 Burnside Dr\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free,History,Romantic
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SUMMARY:Jim Adams ~ Ategenos: Sacred Remains (Art Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jim Adams returns to the Thomas Stevens Gallery for a solo exhibit – Ategenos: Sacred Remains – running February 6th through March 7th. \nThe gallery will host an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday\, Feb 7th\, 4-6 pm. \nThe exhibit will also be the gallery feature for the Last Fridays art reception\, Feb 27th\, 6-9 pm. \nAtegenos (pronounced ah-the-gen-awss) is a Celtic word meaning rebirth. \nAtegenos can refer to the reincarnation of an ancestor’s spirit or a deity into a family lineage\, manifesting as inherited traits or talents or change\, as with the transition from winter to spring. Ategenos can reference a powerful return of something lost or manifestation of new ideas and in modern contexts it has been used to describe beginnings\, renewal\, or bringing ancient wisdom into the present. \nArtist Statement \n“The work in this exhibit is a continuum of the work created throughout my career. Finding materials that have been discarded or dismissed\, breathing new life into them. By repurposing\, reshaping and redefining\, I present the objects and materials in a different way\, acknowledging the hidden beauty that caught my attention. These images and objects reflect the idea of finding new life in what seemed lost or tossed.”   ~ Jim Adams
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jim-adams-ategenos-sacred-remains-art-exhibit/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 West King Street\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States
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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/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough Elite Networking
DESCRIPTION:Hillsborough Elite Networking — powered by Rockstar Connect \nJoin us for a dynamic\, free business networking event in Hillsborough where community leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals gather to forge real connections. Bring your business cards and an open mind. \nThis event is our gift to the community — a space designed to spark collaboration\, share knowledge\, and help everyone leave with something new: a contact\, a resource\, or an opportunity. \nWhether you’re a local business owner\, nonprofit leader\, creative professional\, or just curious to expand your network — come be part of a growing movement in the Triangle that prioritizes real\, grounded connections. \nWhen: Wednesday\, October 22 · 6 – 8pm EDT \nWhere: The Rookery \n115 W Margaret Ln\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278 \nReserve your spot and get ready to meet your next collaborator\, client\, or peer.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hillsborough-elite-networking/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:The Rookery\, 115 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wespor Business":MAILTO:portia@wesporbusiness.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
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SUMMARY:Songwriters in The Round
DESCRIPTION:Kirk Ridge hosts a monthly Songwriters in The Round at Yonder. Each month three singer/songwriters share their stories and songs on Yonder stage.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/songwriters-in-the-round/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Thursday Jazz at Yonder
DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday from 8-10 Yonder presents live jazz with some amazing local\, and traveling jazz musicians. \nLes Trois Chats \nKatharine Whalen’s JazzSquad \nCrystal Bright and Griffanzo \nTaz Halloween with Griffanzo \nNew Morning Jazz \n\n\n\nKÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/thursday-jazz-at-yonder/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Jim Adams ~ Ategenos: Sacred Remains (Art Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jim Adams returns to the Thomas Stevens Gallery for a solo exhibit – Ategenos: Sacred Remains – running February 6th through March 7th. \nThe gallery will host an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday\, Feb 7th\, 4-6 pm. \nThe exhibit will also be the gallery feature for the Last Fridays art reception\, Feb 27th\, 6-9 pm. \nAtegenos (pronounced ah-the-gen-awss) is a Celtic word meaning rebirth. \nAtegenos can refer to the reincarnation of an ancestor’s spirit or a deity into a family lineage\, manifesting as inherited traits or talents or change\, as with the transition from winter to spring. Ategenos can reference a powerful return of something lost or manifestation of new ideas and in modern contexts it has been used to describe beginnings\, renewal\, or bringing ancient wisdom into the present. \nArtist Statement \n“The work in this exhibit is a continuum of the work created throughout my career. Finding materials that have been discarded or dismissed\, breathing new life into them. By repurposing\, reshaping and redefining\, I present the objects and materials in a different way\, acknowledging the hidden beauty that caught my attention. These images and objects reflect the idea of finding new life in what seemed lost or tossed.”   ~ Jim Adams
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jim-adams-ategenos-sacred-remains-art-exhibit/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 West King Street\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:From the Heart\, curated group show featuring work from local artists
DESCRIPTION:A not-quite-Valentine’s-Day theme. Work from local artists embracing everything from romantic love\, to love of others\, nature\, vocations\, places\, memories\, colors\, and justice. \nParticipating local artists include Lisa Burke\, Margery Chandler\, Adam Cooley\, Gail Corrado\, Therese Desjardin\, Michi Doan\, B Godwin\, David Knox\, Laurell Murray\, Rebecca Neigher\, Michael Pohlman\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, Fran Sitton\, Bernard Thomas\, Jackie Tiryakian\, Gwen Yin\, and Cadence Zaccardi. \nOpening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk January 30\, 6-9 pm \n 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/from-the-heart-curated-group-show-featuring-work-from-local-artists/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Beading Class with Beverly Scarlett
DESCRIPTION:Learn the history of local Siouan-speaking nations and the culture of Indigenous beading. Participants will receive instruction from the Hon. Beverly Scarlett on simple beading techniques as they create unique beaded jewelry. Registration fees cover supplies including gemstones\, tools\, and other materials. Participants will leave with their creations and an understanding of the importance of beading in Indigenous culture. Purchase tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/indigenous-memories-beading-class\n\nIndigenous Memories is a non-profit whose mission is to tell the culture and history of Indigenous\, Maroon\, Slave\, and Free People of Color who occupied land along the Historic Indian Trading Path in Orange County\, North Carolina. We maintain sacred burial spaces where these individuals and their descendants are interred. Sacred burial spaces include several likely ancient Indigenous burial mounds\, disrupted burial mounds\, a Maroon cemetery where Indigenous and Free People of Color are buried in the same space\, and the Hardscrabble Slave Cemetery.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/indigenous-beading-class-with-beverly-scarlett-3/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONE FOR THE RECORD Onyx Club Boys Recording Live At The Bar(n) At Sonark Farms
DESCRIPTION:Step into a night of swing\, swagger\, and world-traveling sound as ONYX CLUB BOYS take over The Bar(n) at Sonark Farms for a special live album recording—an evening where the music\, the room\, and the audience become part of the record. \nRooted in the Gypsy Jazz traditions of Django Reinhardt’s 1930s Paris and the electric swing of Stuff Smith’s New York\, ONYX CLUB BOYS carry those classic influences forward with the unmistakable imprint of 21st-century North Carolina. The result is music that feels curiously exotic yet warmly familiar—a spirited journey that crosses borders\, eras\, and styles with ease. \nPerformed with 100% genuine musicianship—no backing tracks\, no tricks—this ensemble delivers lush melodies\, driving rhythm\, and irresistible swing that will make you swoon\, tap your feet\, and remember just how universal music truly is. \nThe band performs in configurations ranging from duo to quartet\, and for this special evening you can expect the full experience\, featuring: \nGabriel Pelli – violin\, guitar\, vocals\nBrad Cokendolpher – guitar\nAaron Gross – upright bass \nCome be part of the room\, the energy\, and the moment as ONYX CLUB BOYS capture a live recording in one of the region’s most intimate and soulful listening spaces. This is not just a concert—it’s a night that will live on in vinyl grooves and memory alike. \nSwing in. Settle close. Be part of the record. \nGet Your tickets now! TICKETS $10/$15\nhttps://www.sonarkfarms.com/event-details/one-for-the-record-onyx-club-boys-recording-live-at-the-bar-n \nFOOD TRUCK\nThe EL JEFECITO food truck will be serving up their amazing tacos and other authentic Mexican favorites starting at 6PM.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/one-for-the-record-onyx-club-boys-recording-live-at-the-barn-at-sonark-farms/
LOCATION:sonark Farms\, 2592 Sonark Lane\, Hillsborough\, North Carolina\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Anything Goes Art Meet Up\, Drop in Art Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal creative session – a time for artists\, dabblers\, and anyone seeking a creative outlet to share inspiration and camaraderie while creating their own art in their medium(s) of choice. \nYou are welcome to bring work in progress or start something new. You can use your own supplies or supplies we have here\, or a combination – we have on hand materials ranging from substrates to paints\, tools\, and mixed media and art journalling materials\, as well as reference materials. \nAll skill levels are welcome — while there is no instruction\, you will find friendly people\, suggestions\, and reference materials. \nPay as you please\, $15 suggested (we recognize everyone’s usage is different\, so please pay what you think is fair and you can afford). \nFor adults and mature teens\, all skill levels welcome; school age youth welcome if accompanied by a supervising adult. No registration required. Payment at time of the session\, cash or check preferred. \nLocation: Margaret Lane Gallery ANNEX/F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin Street\, Hillsborough\, NC
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/anything-goes-art-meet-up-drop-in-art-session-4/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Jim Adams ~ Ategenos: Sacred Remains (Art Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Artist Jim Adams returns to the Thomas Stevens Gallery for a solo exhibit – Ategenos: Sacred Remains – running February 6th through March 7th. \nThe gallery will host an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday\, Feb 7th\, 4-6 pm. \nThe exhibit will also be the gallery feature for the Last Fridays art reception\, Feb 27th\, 6-9 pm. \nAtegenos (pronounced ah-the-gen-awss) is a Celtic word meaning rebirth. \nAtegenos can refer to the reincarnation of an ancestor’s spirit or a deity into a family lineage\, manifesting as inherited traits or talents or change\, as with the transition from winter to spring. Ategenos can reference a powerful return of something lost or manifestation of new ideas and in modern contexts it has been used to describe beginnings\, renewal\, or bringing ancient wisdom into the present. \nArtist Statement \n“The work in this exhibit is a continuum of the work created throughout my career. Finding materials that have been discarded or dismissed\, breathing new life into them. By repurposing\, reshaping and redefining\, I present the objects and materials in a different way\, acknowledging the hidden beauty that caught my attention. These images and objects reflect the idea of finding new life in what seemed lost or tossed.”   ~ Jim Adams
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/jim-adams-ategenos-sacred-remains-art-exhibit/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Thomas Stevens Gallery\, 126 West King Street\, Hillsborough \, NC\, 27278\, United States
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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/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew\, 114 W King St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,Live Music
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SUMMARY:World Traveler\, a Curated Group Show with Work from Local Artists
DESCRIPTION:See the world through the eyes of local artists\, as they share paintings\, mixed media and photographs of their travels\, both real and dreamed. \nThe show will open Wednesday\, February 25\, with an opening reception on Friday February 27\, from 6-9 pm during the Last Friday Art Walk. \nParticipating artists include Ashley Armstrong\, Claire Williams Bridgwater\, Cathy Cole\, Cathy Durkan\, Carol Geisler\, Alanna Hoffman\, Marsha Hoffman\, David Knox\, Michael Pohlman\, Dikki Putilin\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, Uttam Shah\, Bernard Thomas\, and Emily Weinstein.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/world-traveler-a-curated-group-show-with-work-from-local-artists/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:This Is Us
DESCRIPTION:The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts celebrates its twentieth anniversary year with a show of member artwork titled “This Is Us” opening on February 24th and running through March 22nd with an opening reception on February 27th. The show will include reflections on what being part of an artist-owned gallery has meant for each member and how it has shaped their work. The show will also include an artist talk in the gallery on Saturday\, March 7th at 4pm. \nIn 2006 a group of 15 artists put their nickels and dimes together and started an art gallery in Hillsborough\, NC. “Most of us didn’t know each other but we all needed a place to show and sell our work. There was a space we could sublet behind a gift shop on Churton Street\,” said Chris Graebner\, one of the founding members. “The owner of the gift shop was willing to handle our sales for the first few months while we figured things out. None of us had any experience running a business\, let alone an art gallery\, but we did some research and created a structure that has worked well for us over the years.” Over time\, the gallery has expanded to twenty-one members and more than doubled its square footage. Artists have come and gone but 5 of the original 15 remain. “We are all equal partners in the business\, and we all work shifts to keep the gallery open\, in addition to doing all the work it takes to run any business\,” says Graebner. “Artists generally work alone in their studios\, so we enjoy the chance to be with each other.” \nAs painter Ellie Reinhold describes her feelings in the beginning\, “In 2006 I remember thinking to myself\, well if this doesn’t pan out I just threw away $1200. I’d made a commitment to stay a year and contribute monthly dues of $100. Our vision was a cooperatively run retail gallery with 15 local artists who were all equal owners. I was willing to take the gamble\, but had no idea what would come of it. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has had over 60 artist member/owners. 15\,000 visitors crossed our threshold in 2025 and we’ve sold nearly four million dollars’ worth of local art since our inception. I’ve found inspiration and solace\, friendship and professional growth in this organization. In other words\, I stumbled on this visual artist’s version of heaven. \nPainter Marcy Lansman has been a member of HGA fifteen years and what she appreciates most is how much freedom individual members have to decide what they will show. Artists are accepted in a particular medium\, but within that medium\, are allowed to grow and change in whatever direction their inspiration takes them. “No gallery owner decides that only a certain kind of work is acceptable. We are the owners\, and for the most part we each decide what kind of work we will do.” \nPotter Garry Childs joined HGA in the summer of 2008. “At that time I was traveling quite a bit\, going to 20 or more different art fairs and craft shows every year to sell my work. My reasons for joining were very simple. I wanted to spend less time on the road and to promote people coming to my studio. To be able to choose the work that I want to present and display it in the manner I think best\, is very important to me. The opportunities the gallery has given me to work with the other HGA artists for the betterment of us all has broadened my perspective.” \n“When I first joined the gallery a line in the contract stood out to me\,” says jeweler Nell Chandler. “It was a commitment to have a Featured Artist Show with all new work once a year. I was intrigued with the clause about new work. I took it to mean growth. Through our gallery and my commitment to our mission\, I have learned many new techniques in jewelry. Besides the wonderful and talented people I get to be around\, I love how the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts has forced me to grow. \nWhen potter Evelyn Ward decided not to rebuild her worn out salt kiln and to work with monoprinting on clay instead\, it meant changing clay\, glazes\, firing method – basically everything. “This new direction was very scary for me since I had been salt or soda firing for about 15 years. If I hadn’t had HGA as a home gallery when I was trying to make this decision\, I might have been too intimidated to take that leap. However\, I was able to put the new work in front of customers and get immediate feedback on the pots. Being a part of HGA has been invaluable to me allowing me the freedom to evolve as an artist.” \nPainter Nancy Smith attributes HGA’s success to the many contributions made by the 60 artists that have been members over the past 20 years. “I like to think of the founding members as those newly rooted plants whose ideas grew our organization into what it is today. Their influence gave substance and structure as new members came and grew new stems and blossomed.” \n“From our first meetings in July and August of 2006 I felt as if I had found a new second home\,” says Pat Merriman\, in whose living room those organizational meetings took place. “With all the years it still feels like a second home; our newer members have brought energy\, creative ideas and we continue to flourish.” \nAbout the Gallery\nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 21 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The gallery’s offerings include watercolor\, oil and acrylic paintings\, metal and figurative sculpture\, photography\, ceramics\, scratchboard\, turned wood\, jewelry\, glass arts\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery’s hours are 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, 12-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
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