The first annual Hillsborough Jazz Festival begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Moorefields in Hillsborough. Check out this story from the Orange County Arts Commission on what to expect:

The Artistic Palate 2026 FRANK Gallery & Snappea Creative Dinning are bringing you an experience for ALL of your senses! 👁️SEE art from feat. artists 👃SMELL & TASTE delicious creative plates 👂HEAR Poetry from Carrboro Poet Laureate 🫴TOUCH the art 📍 FRANK Gallery | 370 E. Main St. Carrboro 📆 June 7

Trying to figure out parking for gameday? Let Chapel Hill Transit keep you from going bananas! The Tar Heel Express will be running to Kenan Stadium all day from 3 convenient locations in CH for only $10! Check out our parking & transportation guide for more! www.visitchapelhill.org/bananas-take...

If you haven't heard, Banana Ball is coming to Kenan Stadium this weekend! No Ticket? You Can Still Be Part of It! Visit us at the Welcome Center on Sat & Sun for selfies, banana-themed candy, and fun giveaways! Local shops & restaurants will be streaming the games, so no one misses out on the fun!

The Savannah Bananas are bringing record-breaking crowds to Chapel Hill! This milestone weekend represents one of the largest ticketed events ever hosted in the community. #SavannahBananas #UNCChapelHill #UNC #visitChapelHill www.visitchapelhill.org/articles/pos...

Orange County Administrative Offices, including the Chapel Hill & Orange County Welcome Center, will be CLOSED tomorrow, April 3rd, in observance of Easter! The Welcome Center will re-open on Saturday from 10am - 3pm 🐰Happy Holidays!🐣

#BananaBall is hiring Chapel Hill-area residents to help staff its sold-out shows at Kenan Stadium on April 11-12, 2026! Seeking "cool peeps" for merchandise sales, ticket scanning, & event support starting at $15 an hour! Another great way to be a part of the fun! bananaball.com/world-tour-l...

📣Job seekers & Employers! It's time for Orange County's 2026 Spring Job Fair! -Employment seekers register at NCworks.gov before 04/13 -Employers looking to recruit register at orangecountync.gov/Employers 📆April 13, 2026 🕙10am - 1pm 📍Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill

Grab your boards, skates, scooters & bikes to celebrate the Homestead Skate Park grand re-opening! Join our community & The Nike Skateboard Demo Team in this Grand Opening ceremony of our newly renovated park with demonstrations, prizes, & giveaways! 📆April 6, 2026 🕔5:30pm - 7:30pm

Carolina will host NCAA Tournament action at Carmichael Arena this weekend, and it all begins with a matchup against No. 13 seed Western Illinois Friday. Here’s more on UNC’s first round opponent:

97.9 The Hill’s Henry Taylor and Heather Wilson recently stopped by The Belltree Cocktail Club in Carrboro, one of the amazing local businesses on Chapelboro.com’s Downtown Shopping Guide! Here’s more from the bar’s weekly vinyl record night! 🎶

From our community partners: While Rosemary St. has seen recent closures, the businesses on Graham St. are still very much open! Make sure you give them a visit soon to show your support for our community’s small businesses!

Join the Ackland Film Forum this spring for "Growing Up, Looking Back," a series that accompanies the Ackland exhibition "Bill Bamberger: Boys Will Be Men." 02/23 | Aftersun (2022) | Chelsea Theatre 03/09 | Boyhood (2014) | The Lumina Theatre 03/24 | Crooklyn (1994) | The Varsity Theatre

We are excited to announce the return of the 5th annual Carrboro Django Reinhardt Festival! World class performances & hands-on workshops! This year's festival is featuring artists from The Netherlands, Spain, Suisse & the USA. 📆| March 20-22, 2026, 📍| Cat's Cradle Back Room in Carrboro, NC

Relive the magic of Carolina men’s basketball’s last second victory over Duke by checking out Chapelboro’s photo gallery from the game:

WHO SAID NOTHING GOOD COMES AFTER DARK? Chapel Hill's Chelsea Theater’s popular PJ PARTY series is back! Catch fan favorite movies that put the "CULT" in Cult Classic, "FAN" in Fantasy, & "THRILL" in Thriller! Select Saturdays starting at 10pm. #ChapelHillNC #cultclassic #chelseatheatre #UNC

The Eno River Farmers' Market will be closed this Saturday, January 31st due to extreme cold, winds, & possible snow. (Fun Fact: The last time the ERFM closed due to weather was 10 years ago!) "Let's hope we get another 10 years before this happens again!" Bundle up & stay warm out there, y'all! 🧣⛄

🐾🏈 Puppy Bowl stars are coming to Hillsborough! Meet Lewis & Charlie, rescue pups featured on Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl! Join the watch party Feb 8 from 1-5pm at Eno River Brewing in #HillsboroughNC 📸 Photo booth + raffles + games 💛 10% supports Hope Animal Rescue #puppybowl #rescuedogs #VisitNC

Please Vote for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center- Best Planetarium nomination in USA Todays 10Best Readers Choice Awards -2026 ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 10best.usatoday.com/awards/moreh...

The Carrboro Film Fest, which celebrates its 20th festival this year, has made the decision to reschedule due to an extreme winter weather forecast that is expected to bring icy and hazardous conditions to Central North Carolina this coming weekend. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/3f1e5f

The first winter storm of 2026 is likely to hit the Triangle this weekend, bringing significant amounts of snow and ice. 97.9’s Aaron Keck spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Gail Hartfield about what people should expect. Listen here:

From our community partners: Antonia’s in Hillsborough is an Italian-inspired eatery serving traditional fare using the freshest local ingredients. And now they’re open for breakfast, boasting an early morning menu complete with espresso based drinks!

It's here! 63 pages of things to see & do, dining options, events + more! Pick up your complimentary copy of our 2026 Chapel Hill/Orange County Official Visitors Guide at our Welcome Center, 308 W. Franklin St., downtown Chapel Hill. Or, order online at www.visitchapelhill.org/visitors-gui...

Communities around Orange County will interrupt their normal service schedules during the upcoming winter holidays. Here’s what customers can expect:

Everyone in Chapel Hill knows the infamous Mama Dip's Kitchen & it's legacy. Well, Spring Council is bringing that legacy to your kitchen! "Southern Roots is more than just a cookbook; it's a heartfelt journey through life's celebrations & quiet moments, all told through the lens of food & family."

“She helped give us the confidence to not only survive those four years, but to move to LA and chase our dreams.” CHCCS teacher Hope Hynes Love taught the Duffer Brothers in high school. Now, she’s featured in the latest season of Stranger Things:

From our community partners: A fun-filled day of creativity, shopping, and community returns on Saturday, December 6, with the Sancar Second Annual Craft Fair. It's an opportunity to support small businesses and local artists! Learn more here:

It's December, which means it's... Moravian Sugar Cake season! Orange High School is running a local Dewey's Bakery pop-up to raise funds for the Orange High School Band! Grab your Moravian cookies, cakes & more before it's too late! Pop-up runs through 12/24! 200 N. Churton St, Hillsborough,

Stumped on Holiday Gifts? Look no further than our official Orange County, NC Gift Guide! This season shop Fa La-la-la-Local with our amazing community shops & vendors. Everyone is sure to have a very merry holiday season!

OPEN CALL FOR ART! It's peel Gallery's annual End-of-the-year Group Show "a*peeling!" & the 5 year anniversary of peel! Submit "peel" themed artwork by 12/7 to be a part of the upcoming celebration! The exhibit will be displayed 12/10 - 1/4 Opening reception on 12/12 during the 2nd Friday art walk

Donate a toy & get a free picture with Santa! The Orange County Department of Social Services is hosting a toy drive for their annual toy distribution event "The Toy Chest." Together, we build a stronger, more connected community. Nov 22, 2025 | 10am - 3pm | 501 Hampton Pointe, Hillsborough, NC

Celebrate the winter solstice with community & excitement for a better tomorrow. Together, we light our collective path toward warmer, brighter days ahead. Registration opens today for Hillsborough's Annual Solstice Lantern Walk on Dec. 20, 2025 www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/solstice

🍌ATTENTION BANANA BALL FANS!!🍌 Today is the LAST day to sign up for the Banana Ball lottery! Make sure to get your names in for a chance to snag some tickets for their 2026 season!

We're just 3 days away from the start of the 2025-2026 regular season!

"Unhinged & unmissable" | “One of the most frenetically uproarious shows you will ever experience.” Four Performers on Four Treadmills… A Delusional and Physical Celebration of our Struggle to Establish Boundaries in Life. Catch Pony Cam's enthusiasm at The Carolina Performing Arts 10/28 & 10/29!

Homes for the Holidays returns! This annual Gingerbread display & contest event is held at participating businesses throughout Hillsborough, to celebrate the creative arts & bring joy to our community! Registration for the competition opens Nov 1 - 27 & houses will be on display from 12/7 - 1/5.

SPONSORED: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is presenting I AM - The Sound of Light Experience. Join grammy-nominated artist Radhika Vekaria for an unforgettable evening under the stars in Morehead’s full-dome theater October 24th. More info at moreheadplanetarium.org

The S&S&S Festival energized our local park with hundreds here to dance & cheer to top-tier musicians. Smoky bbq, savory chowder, & plenty of local beer flowed to the tune of this celebration! Thank you, Sonark, Acme, Orange County & all who came out to enjoy a beautiful day at Blackwood Farm Park!

Join us at 6 pm on October 18 for our 15th Gala supporting FRANK Gallery’s mission to enrich our community through art. The silent auction is up & running! This signature fundraising event is well-known for its excitement, spectacular selection of art, and community roots. new.biddingowl.com/frank

SALT & SMOKE & SOUND FESTIVAL is a full-day outdoor celebration of NC's best music & most amazing food, Oct 18. Enjoy mouthwatering eats from Acme's Kevin Callaghan and other top chefs, plus performances from standout regional artists in the relaxed, family-friendly setting of Blackwood Farm Park!

April is about to be BANANAS! That's right! The @thesavbananas.bsky.social are coming to Chapel Hill April 11 & 12, 2026! UNC's Kenan Stadium has been chosen to be a part of the Banana Ball World Tour; the Bananas will be facing off against the Texas Tailgaters in this high energy game!

Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist and researcher with UNC’s Gillings School of Public Health, is the latest Chapel Hill faculty member earn a MacArthur Foundation fellowship. Read more here:

That's right! Orange County's beloved Tarheel Antique Festival is THIS WEEKEND! 2 excellent days of antiques, vendors, appraisals, auctions, entertainment, activities & more! October 10th & 11th | 9am - 5pm | 226 N Lloyd's Dairy Rd, Efland NC www.tarheelantiquesfestival.com

Over two months after Chantal, our community is still rebuilding and returning to normalcy. That includes your hometown radio station. We're still looking for help replacing our destroyed AM broadcasting equipment. Please consider donating below. Thank you!

Brunches, Franklin Streets' newest brunch spot, is hosting a GRAND OPENING BLOCK PARTY! 🎉 Come hungry because they're serving FREE FOOD ALL DAY LONG!! Don't miss out on this celebration & their delicious plates! Wednesday 10/01 | 7:30am - 3pm

Save the Date! Saturday October 4th. Shop UNC student handmade items at Perennial Cafe, 401 W Franklin St 11 am - 2pm.

Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris will perform as part of UNC’s Chapel Thrill concert series prior to the UNC vs. Clemson football game in Chapel Hill on October 4. UNC has now confirmed the performance time to be 10 a.m.

Only 1 week left to put your bids in for the "Common Good Mutual Aid Auction!" Support Orange County's local artists!

It's back! The 9th Annual Paint It Orange Plein Air Paint-Out & Wet Paint Sale! Join us 10/1-3 in scenic Orange County, NC, to capture the beauty of our towns! Participating artists will paint at sites of their choosing throughout OC & will submit one of their favorite paintings for jurying on 10/3

Congratulations to the winners of 2025's UPROAR!! $10,000 Juror 1st place award: "Swimming in an Ocean of Air" by Mike Roig $10,000 People Choice Winner: "Tiny Houses in the Big Woods" by Damien Hoffman