Upcoming Events

Sick Chick Flicks Film Festival

Female-driven independent Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy films from around the world, featuring both short and feature-length screenings.

Date/Time:
Saturday, October 9, 2026 | 6:00–10:00 PM
Sunday, October 10, 2026 | 12:00–7:00 PM

Location:
The Varsity Theater
123 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Cost: Tickets available by donation / Pay what you want

2nd Friday ArtWalk:

Acktoberfest

Join the Ackland Art Museum for its fifth annual Acktoberfest, an evening of art, crafts, special exhibitions, and local vendors. This free, walk-in event requires no registration.

October 9, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 PM
Ackland Art Museum
101 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514

AI for Research Workflows

Generative AI is becoming part of many everyday research workflows, from exploring a topic and evaluating information to organizing data and developing reports. In this hands-on workshop, staff from the Library AI Studio will introduce practical ways to use generative AI to support research-related tasks.


Participants will explore how to:


  • Use generative AI to begin researching a topic and refine questions
  • Evaluate AI tools and choose appropriate models for different tasks
  • Identify misinformation, inaccuracies, and other limitations of AI-generated content
  • Organize, analyze, and manipulate data with AI-supported tools
  • Use AI to assist with report development and communication
  • Make informed decisions about when and how to incorporate AI into a research workflow


This workshop focuses on accessible, practical applications rather than advanced or specialized research computing. No prior experience with generative AI is required. Participants will have opportunities to try tools and apply strategies to their own research or information-related projects.

Date: 10/20/2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Event Location: Innovate Carolina Junction

136 E Rosemary St. Suite 100

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Merchant Meeting

Are you a downtown business owner or operator? We need your voice at the table. 


The Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership (CHDP) is bringing merchants in the Downtown Municipal Service District together for a conversation that shapes the future of downtown. CHDP and the Mayor will share organizational updates and upcoming opportunities and resources, and facilitate feedback on the downtown experience.


This meeting only works if you show up with your questions, concerns, and ideas. 


What matters most for your business should drive what we prioritize.


Please register for the event here: https://forms.gle/bqCsgv8tq7SYwcSTA


Date: Thursday, October 22nd 

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am 

Location: Innovate Carolina Junction (136 E. Rosemary Street) 

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