Ackland Art Museum, at UNC-Chapel Hill, 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is free to visit. Its permanent collection includes more than 20,000 works of art, including North Carolina's premier collections of Asian art and works of paper. It also features European masterworks, twentieth-century and contemporary work and North Carolina pottery. The museum offers many free and … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum in Feb: Free art workshops, films, sound installation, more…
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Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Alex Da Corte
Hanes Art Center, 115 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, hosts UNC Art Department's Visiting Artist Series. An endowment established in 1983 through the generosity of Nancy and Robin Hanes supports the Art Department's Visiting Artist Series. This important program brings both established and emerging artists to campus to … [Read more...] about Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Alex Da Corte
TRUTalks Science Cafe — free science talks at TRU Deli
TruTalks is a free series, organized by postdocs, to share the exciting research being carried out at UNC with the local community. All talks are delivered by engaging professionals who are leading experts in their fields of research. No background knowledge is required. Everyone is welcome. Talks take place every two months on the first Tuesday, at TRU Deli, 114 Henderson Street, Chapel … [Read more...] about TRUTalks Science Cafe — free science talks at TRU Deli
Advent Cantata Concert with University Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and UNC Baroque Ensemble
University Presbyterian Church, at 209 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, is hosting a free concert, Advent Cantata Concert, on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, at 4 p.m. The University Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and the UNC Baroque Ensemble will come together to present J. S. Bach's Advent cantata, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61. Other works by Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, and … [Read more...] about Advent Cantata Concert with University Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and UNC Baroque Ensemble
Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium + Science Center at Little River Regional Park Dec 13
UPDATE: The November 11th skywatching event has been canceled due to weather. Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium + Science Center at Little River Regional Park Dec 13
Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
The 34th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 18th to December 4th, 2022. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Garden is closed on Mondays … [Read more...] about Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill Sep 24
Enjoy Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill before the football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 24th, 2022. The event is free and open to the whole community. Henderson Street will be blocked off from vehicle traffic for this celebration of Carolina Football and the Chapel Hill community. The celebration will take place on Henderson Street and the Peace & Justice Plaza, which … [Read more...] about Downtown Tailgate in Chapel Hill Sep 24
Nature programs for children and families at North Carolina Botanical Garden
North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Events at North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Gardens Please make sure to follow each link below to register (when … [Read more...] about Nature programs for children and families at North Carolina Botanical Garden
PlayMakers Open House
Playmakers Repertory Theatre, the professional theatre in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is holding an open house on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill, NC. Get to know the theatre company and help them kick off their 2022/2023 season. This is a free event and includes: Live music from Morgan Creek … [Read more...] about PlayMakers Open House
Ackland Art Museum F.A.M.: Play at the pARC July 24
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina pottery, collections of European masterworks, and more. Visiting Ackland Art Museum Hours Ackland Art Museum is free to visit. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday … [Read more...] about Ackland Art Museum F.A.M.: Play at the pARC July 24
