So Much Color
2025-07-12 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, 27278
So Much Color
Beginning June 24th at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, is a show featuring 3 artists with very different processes and styles. The thing they do have in common is color – hence the show title, “So Much Color”.
Kaidy Lewis has refined a process of abstract expressionism that brings to the canvas a feeling, a subject, or a current affair which she experiences as making no sense. Her conversation with paint is a subjective, exploratory, and investigative process. Lewis’ paintings are multi-layered and complex; they are a synthesis of inanimate objects and ambiguous figures, within aesthetics of beauty, color, rhythm and design. This semi-abstract visual art is an endeavor to deconstruct autobiographical chaos into some type of joyous humor that provokes the subconscious in the viewer and makes a space for connection. Hints are embedded into the canvas in the hope that the conversation in paint quietens the ego and softens the noise of the world. Lewis sees her practice as a health regimen that can create confidence, community and compassion. She was born in the UK and attended art college in London, and now works out of two studios located in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina.
Mark Kinsella, 3D fused glass artist, combines color and shape with eye-catching results. His conception of a glass piece begins with a vague idea of color or texture. As he starts putting it together, it takes on a life of its own and can end up being totally different than what he had in mind at the beginning. For him working with glass is a metaphor for life. When he works with glass, he is reminded that life, like glass, is fragile. And that something shattered and broken into a million pieces can be recreated into something whole and beautiful again. Kinsella spent the majority of his life as a photographer in the private sector, but in 2005 discovered the art of fused glass. After starting with a small table-top kiln he quickly realized that he was meant to create larger and more complex works. Kinsella has continued to learn through experimentation and through local workshops, continually developing his unique style.
For this show Pat Merriman has ventured into different styles, experimenting with pouring acrylic analogous colors mixed with glazing mediums and topping the pour with acrylic inks. It requires 2 days for this background layer to dry before she can add the focal piece or collage. One group of Merriman’s paintings will have a QR code showing that the title of each piece is a familiar song. A second group is based on her love of the work of African American artist Richard Mayhew, and is inspired by his strata and vivid colors. Merriman’s very bright landscapes evoke his style and are built of layers upon layers of acrylic color mixes using fan brushes, sponges, Q-tips, and fingers. One piece is a large scene of Merriman’s memories of Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Come visit the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts and be inspired by “So Much Color”. The show runs from June 24 – July 20. The opening reception will be held during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk on June 27th from 6 – 9 p.m. The Jackson St. Band will play 60s & 70s American roots rock on the patio during the reception.

If you’d like a chance to meet these artists and hear about their inspiration and process, their Artist Talk will be held in the gallery on Saturday, July 12th at 4pm.

About the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts:
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, glass, scratchboard, fiber art, and handcrafted furniture. 121 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com

Sunday Yoga with Meg
2025-07-13 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-20 13:30 - 14:30 | The Rookery, 115 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Join us EVERY SUNDAY at 1:30pm for Yoga with Meg! For just $20 you get a 60 minute yoga session with Meg as well as a drink from our tailored Yogi menu!
You’ll get a nice yoga session, a drink, and new friends! I don’t know about you but that’s a great Sunday for us!
Can’t wait to see you this week and hopefully every week 🙂
(We are taking payments for this event by credit card only. You can start a tab at the bar!)

Open Mic at Yonder
2025-07-15 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-07-22 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.

Wednesday Open Studio Sessions for Adults and Mature Teens
2025-07-16 16:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 16:30 - 20:00 | Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2, 302 W Corbin, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Informal creative sessions – a time for artists, dabblers, anyone seeking a creative outlet to share inspiration and camaraderie while creating their own art in their medium(s) of choice.
Please join other adults and mature teens for this relaxed drop-in session, no registration required.
No instruction, but lots and lots of supplies for you to use as you choose. We have everything from a range of substrates and papers (including specialty and handmade papers) and adhesives, to paints and paint markers, washi tapes, rubber stamps and inks, a die cutter with dies and embossing folders, different ephemera. calligraphy pens and inks (including natural homemade inks), needle felting and embroidering, metal embossing, and some jewelry making supplies.
You can also bring and use supplies of your own. Start something new, or bring a work in progress!
You can come for some or all of the time. It is “pay as you please” with $15 as a middling guideline suggestion — we recognize everyone’s usage is different. You can pay by cash or check made out to “Margaret Lane Gallery” — we will also have a QR code for accessing a paylink if you prefer to pay by card. Payment is at the time of the session.
No registration required.
For adults and mature teens, all skill levels welcome.
Location: Margaret Lane Gallery ANNEX/F-Stop 2, 302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, NC (co-located with Yesterday & Today Frame Shop)

Spotlight Book & Film Club: "The Tainted Cup"
2025-07-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Orange County Main Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Spotlight Books & Film Club at Main Library in Hillsborough alternates book discussions and film viewings with light discussion. The theme of each book or film we read/watch & discuss will often mirror heritage month books and films that Main Library’s Adult Services is highlighting that month. Bring a light snack for yourself, and join us!
Here’s the upcoming line up:
Wed, July 16 at 6:30pm – The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett [Book for Disability Visibility Month]
August – No Meeting
Sat, September 13th at 10:45am – Popi [1969 film for Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month]
Wed, October 1 at 6:30pm – The Complete Persepolis (or Persepolis 1 & 2) by Marjane Satrapi [Book in Graphic Form for Global Diversity Awareness Month]
Sat, November 8 at at 2pm – The Only Good Indian [2009 Film For Native American Heritage Month]
“That’s it for the year. We’ll be back in Feb of 2026.

Get Carded Trivia Nights
2025-07-16 19:00, 2025-07-23 19:00 | The Rookery, 115 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
We are SO excited to announce we will be starting 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗔 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 every Wednesday at 7pm!! We are working in partnership with @ocplnc to bring fun themes and challenging questions!! Bring your family and friends and join in the fun!!
Winning team or individual each week will get a free round of drinks on us!!
Your Wednesday evenings just got that much better!!! Can’t wait to play!!

Music BINGO at Eno River Brewing
2025-07-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 | eno river brewing, 329 Eno Mountain Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
🎶 Music Bingo at Eno River Brewing
Every Wednesday | 7–9 PM | 21+ Only
📍 Location:
Eno River BrewingLive tunes, craft brews, and bingo with a beat!
🎯 What It Is:
Forget numbers—this is bingo with a musical twist!

Instead of numbers, your bingo card has song titles or artists

Listen to short clips, mark your card when you recognize a tune

🍻 Why You’ll Love It:

Great beer

Good vibes

Zero pressure to perform—just enjoy the music and play along

Bring friends or make new ones at the table!

🔞 Age Restriction:
Must be 21+ to attend—don’t forget your ID!

Songwriters in The Round
2025-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Ayr Mount Tours 2025
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Ayr Mount Historic Site, 376 St. Mary's Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, Ayr Mount strikes a startling figure in the historical town. The 1815 federal, masonry edifice was the first of its kind in this once bustling trade town, and thanks to the preservation efforts of our founder Richard Jenrette, remains well preserved with several original family objects on display.
CAHPT invites you to explore the site to learn about the design, construction, and maintenance of the estate as well as the lives of those, enslaved and free, who crafted and occupied the extravagant home and landscape from 1820 to 2018.
Visitors are welcome to explore the site select Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays April through November. Guided tours will be offered Thursday & Friday at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Tour times for Saturday take place at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm. All guests must purchase tickets in advance.
Tickets can be bought here: https://secure.jenrette.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents
This is a potentially strenuous tour which includes climbing stairs, traversing uneven terrain, and enduring uncomfortable weather conditions and the presence of bugs or other wildlife. We regret that we cannot be responsible for those needing assistance and encourage all guests to dress accordingly. No food or beverages are allowed in the houses with the exception of a closed bottle of water.

Embracing the Creative Spirit Workshop Series with Margery Chandler
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2, 302 W Corbin, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
* May be taken as the full series or as individual sessions. If possible, please sign up in advance to guarantee a seat.
This is a 4 Part Series based on the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. We will be exploring who we are as Creative Beings. We’ll use game playing, writing and drawing exercises, thought sharing, and creating a Vision Board to Inspire us. I invite you to bring a sense of fun and playfulness, and to be ready to explore and be open to all possibilities.
Supplies will be available, but I encourage you to bring, along with an open mind!,
– a copy of The Artist’s Way (you can purchase, or download for free online)
– Your own sketch/writing pad
– Mediums you like to draw/write with: markers, colored pencils, watercolor tray
– Images for your Vision Board
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31, 6 pm to 8 pm
$20 per session, all 4 sessions for $75
For adults and mature teens
Location: Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2,
302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
To register: www.margaretlanegallery.com/workshop-registration

FREE: ERB Drink ’n’ Draw with Anne & Arthur Fine Arts Supply
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | eno river brewing, 329 Eno Mountain Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Networking, artist hangout, skills share, yummy drinks

Join us for all of these parts and more as you sit with other artists for a 2-hour event, hosted by Anne & Arthur owner Erin Campbell at Eno River Brewing in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
NOW A FREE EVENT! Join us and claim your seat at the communal tables inside ERB to sketch and find inspiration with other artists. The first portion of the event will be semi-structured and the remaining free form. We are grateful to partner with Eno River Brewing and encourage purchasing their delicious craft beers, wine, or NA beverages in the taproom!

This event is held in a taproom. Mature big kids and teens are welcome to attend when accompanied by a parent or trusted adult per the taproom policies.

Cost: $0

Held Thursdays: March 20, April 17, May 22, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 23, November 20

Thursday Jazz at Yonder
2025-07-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-24 20:00 - 22:00 | 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

Live Music and Food Truck at Spring Haven Farm
2025-07-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
Triangle Pride Band Live at Spring Haven Farm!
Thursday, July 18th 6:00 PM Spring Haven Farm, Chapel Hill

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening at the farm! The Triangle Pride Band will be filling the air with incredible live music while you relax and enjoy the peaceful charm of Spring Haven.

What to Expect:
Amazing live music in a beautiful farm setting Delicious eats from a food truck Friendly farm animals (our goats love the music too!)
A perfect way to spend a summer evening with family and friends

Bring some friends, grab some food, and soak in the sounds of this talented community band. And don’t be surprised if our goats and other animals come by to enjoy the tunes—they’re big fans too!

Orange High School Band Car Wash
2025-07-19 08:00 - 14:00 | State Employees Credit Union, 1000 US-70, Hillsborough, NC, 27278-2685, United States
Get your shine on with a car wash! The Orange High School Band is having a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, July 19th from 8AM to 2PM at the SECU (State Employees Credit Union), 1000 U.S. 70, in Hillsborough. Donations are greatly appreciated and will go toward new uniforms for the 2025 Fall Marching Band season.

Goat Yoga at Spring Haven Farm
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel HIll, NC, 27516, United States
Join us every Saturday morning @ 10AM for Baby Goat Yoga, led by Embodied Essence.
This unique class blends the relaxation of yoga with the silliness of goats. It’s perfect for all skill levels (whether you’re new to yoga or just here for the goat cuddles).
📍 Spring Haven Farm – 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
🗓️ Every Saturday @ 10:00 AM
🧘‍♀️ Bring your own yoga mats
🎟️ Limited spots available each week – reserve yours on our website!
See you this Saturday for a “goatally” fun time.

REMINDER: Bring your own yoga mats / blankets.

Historic Hillsborough Guided Tours
2025-07-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Experience American history through the unique perspective of one of North Carolina’s oldest and most historically significant towns, with a guided walking tour of downtown Hillsborough. Established in 1754 as the seat of government for Orange County, Hillsborough’s colonial legacy and signs of its importance in North Carolina and American history can be seen everywhere.
The tour begins at the Hillsborough Visitors Center, located in the eighteenth century Alexander Dickson Farm House, and guides visitors to a variety of historic places from the site of a 1790s African American-owned distillery to the 1840s Orange County Courthouse and the grave of one of North Carolina’s signers of the Declaration of Independence.
This is an in-person walking tour that sometimes crosses uneven terrain. Please plan to be walking or standing for the duration of the event, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a water bottle (plus your curiosity)!
For groups that are concerned about the length, duration, or terrain of the tour. Please, contact The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough for other options, including bus tours.
Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3277bebb-5a4c-48ec-9a1e-0c4e287138b5

PORCH Hillsborough Pick-Up Week
2025-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
Every month, volunteers with PORCH Hillsborough, a local non-profit organization dedicated to combating hunger in northern Orange County, collect non-perishable food donations that community members leave on their porches. This initiative helps provide food to those in need within the community.
If you’d like to join this important cause by donating food, please follow this link to find your Neighborhood Coordinator. You’ll need to notify them if you’re planning to leave food out for pickup. If you are unable to locate your neighborhood, please email hillsborough@porchcommunities.org for assistance and to learn how to contribute to the donation effort. Your support helps make a significant impact in the fight against hunger.
Pick-up Date include:
April: 20th-23rd
May: 18th-21st
June: 22nd-25h
July: 20th-23rd

Line Dancing at Snow Approach Foundation
2025-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Snow Approach Foundation, 133 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Oh, My Beautiful Dancers!
I hope everyone is doing well.
Thank you so much to all of you who reached out to me during my stupid breast cancer crap (the whole of 2024!!).
I am all healed-up and ready to begin teaching a thing or two. A little weak … but ‘none too worse for the wear’.

PLEASE NOTE A NEW LOCATION!!
Line Dancing
Snow Approach Foundation
129 E. King Street, HB, 27278

Tuesdays beginning JULY 22nd!
6PM – 6:45/7pm

Suggested Drop-In $10 a portion of which supports community missions of Snow Approach Foundation.
Please, bring your water bottle.
There will be Venmo & Ca$hApp links available at the start of the session for payment or you can bring cash!
Here is the link with a bit more info – as always, please let me know if you need more details!
LINE DANCING INFO
I miss you and can’t WAIT to see you again!

Heat Wave! a group art show
2025-07-23 02:00 - 2025-09-15 01:59 | Margaret Lane Gallery, 121 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Images depicting visions or sensations of heat, what we do to cope with heat, and the impact of heat in the world. Participating artists include Margery Chandler, Carol Geisler, Deborah Hoch, Beth Hoffman, D. Xavier Knox, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Catherine Marshall, Jeff McEntire, Bernard Thomas.
Opening reception during the July 25 Last Friday Art Walk, 6-9 pm.

Camp Burwell
2025-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Burwell School Historic Site, 319 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, 27278, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Camp Burwell – where history comes to life in the coolest way possible! Set at the Burwell School Historic Site, this camp is all about exploring the past while having a blast. History will come to life as kids explore the wonders of the past in a fun, hands-on environment. From scavenger hunts to exciting games and crafts inspired by history, your child will dive into the stories of those who lived and worked at the Burwell School nearly 200 years ago.
Each session has a unique focus, with fun activities to inspire budding historians:
June 26, 2025 – Fashion
July 24, 2025 – Discovery
August 14, 2025 – Sports
Get ready to make new friends, explore the past, and create new memories you’ll be talking about for years. Camp Burwell is where history is more than just books – it’s an adventure waiting to be lived!
