Upcoming Events
List of Services
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"Summer of '69" Tea Dance @ The Graduate
When: 05/31/2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: The Graduate Hotel - 311 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Cost: $30
**THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT WITH LIMITED SEATING**
Get ready to kick off Pride Month with a vibrant celebration steeped in history! Join us for an electrifying LGBTQ Tea Dance at The Graduate Hotel in downtown Chapel Hill on Saturday, May 31st, from 3-6 PM!
Hosted by the dazzling Stormie Daie, this afternoon of revelry honors the courageous spirit of the Stonewall Riots and the rich tapestry of queer history. We'll be turning up the volume and the glamour with sensational performances by the fierce and fabulous drag queens AmanDuh Barron and Naomi Dixx, alongside the captivating drag king, Marco Andro Carter.
Let the rhythm move you as we dance, connect, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of our LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Chapel Hill. This isn't just a party; it's a joyful Pride Month kickoff and a vibrant tribute to our past and a powerful affirmation of our present. Come ready to make memories and honor the legacy that made this moment possible!"Summer of '69" Tea Dance @ The Graduate
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Summer of '69
When: 05/31/2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: 311 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Cost: $30
Join us for an electrifying LGBTQ Tea Dance at Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill on Saturday, May 31st, from 3-6 PM.
Hosted by the dazzling Stormie Daie, this afternoon of revelry honors the courageous spirit of the Stonewall Riots and the rich tapestry of queer history. We'll be turning up the volume and the glamour with sensational performances by the fierce and fabulous drag queens AmanDuh Barron and Naomi Dixx, alongside the captivating drag king, Marco Andro Carter.
Let the rhythm move you as we dance, connect, and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of our LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Chapel Hill. This isn't just a party; it's a joyful Pride Month kickoff and a vibrant tribute to our past and a powerful affirmation of our present. Come ready to make memories and honor the legacy that made this moment possible!Summer of '69
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Improv on "The Porch"
When: 05/31/2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: 125 East Rosemary St.
Cost: $0
Ready for some side splitting laughs in your weekend? Enjoy free, family fun improv for all ages on “The Porch”, event space at the new Rosemary Street parking deck in downtown Chapel Hill.
Food is available starting at 5pm with the show to follow at 6pm. Be sure to bring a chair for the porch and enjoy food from VooDoo Wings and Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar!Improv on "The Porch"
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Chapel Hill Pride Promenade
When: 06/07/2025 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Downtown Chapel Hill: This event begins at Peace & Justice Plaza and ends at 140 West Franklin Plaza
Cost: $0
Wear your colors. Wave your flag. Walk with Pride!
We’re kicking off Pride Month with a march from Peace & Justice Plaza to 140 West Franklin Plaza. Be a part of our 4th annual celebration in downtown Chapel Hill, complete with local art vendors, nonprofits, food trucks, and sick dance moves.
This event is free and open to the public.
Learn more: https://www.chapelhillarts.org/calendar/pride-promenade/
Photo by Samuel CookeChapel Hill Pride Promenade
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Star Families: Survival Skills Using the Sky
When: 06/07/2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Cost: $14
Prepare for summer camping trips by learning how the sky provides you with a compass, clock, and calendar! As a special show at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, the Star Families series provides a live, family-friendly fulldome experience with immersive visuals.
Arrive before your show or stay after to browse Morehead's interactive exhibits, science demo spaces, and Cosmic Goods gift shop. Star Families is recommended for children ages 7-12 and their families. Tickets are available now!Star Families: Survival Skills Using the Sky
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Starry Nights: Summer Skies
When: 06/09/2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Cost: $16
Find your next date night or hangout at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center! Designed for adults and older teens, the Starry Nights series provides a live, in-depth tour of the Chapel Hill sky.
In this summer planetarium show, learn to identify the constellations, stars, and planets best seen this season before "flying" into the universe in an immersive fulldome experience. Tickets are available now.Starry Nights: Summer Skies
Submit Your Event
Hosting something special in Downtown Chapel Hill? We’d love to feature it! Our events calendar celebrates what makes our community vibrant — from live music and cultural festivals to pop-up markets and creative workshops.
To submit your event, contact Jeri Lynn Schulke at jeri_lynn@downtownchapelhill.com. Let’s highlight what makes Downtown Chapel Hill a place where creativity and community connect.