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Company Carolina's "Sweet Charity" updates show to match modern values

By Elizabeth Sills | October 30

Sweet Charity, originally performed starting in 1966, is the story of a woman trying to find her place in the world. Company Carolina has preserved this ...

Dead Souls Gothic Lounge celebrates goth culture and inclusivity

By Dominick Ferrara | October 30

Dead Souls Gothic Lounge is coming to Chapel Hill on Nov. 1 to create an inclusive community for those interested in goth culture.

'We do have a flair for the spooky': Celebrate Halloween at The Station's Monster Bash

By Alexandra Smith | October 29

The local band Ellis Dyson & the Shambles will be performing a spooky show at The Station that offers a free and fun-filled opportunity for families. ...

More than 'twigs and grass': Meatless options in Chapel Hill

By Ava Eucker | October 29

Restaurants in Chapel Hill are making an effort to create vegetarian and vegan friendlier menus, including variations of popular southern food.

Public art bench in Merritt Park dedicated to Chapel Hill's Merritt family

By Elizabeth Egan | October 29

The Town of Chapel Hill continues to celebrate history with a new dedicated bench in Merritt's Pasture. This is only one part of a larger historical celebration ...

Father and son-led band Stardust to Ashes brings Bowie to Carrboro for Halloween

By Johnny Sobczak | October 29

Father-and-son led David Bowie tribute band, Stardust to Ashes, will play at Cat's Cradle on Halloween.

Death Faire aims to celebrate legacy and remembrance

By Gaby Iori | October 29

Although some may find the subject uncomfortable, Abundance NC is offering the opportunity for people to explore and normalize death at their 4th annual ...

'Find yourself in the sky': The stars realign in Gen Z culture

By Patty Weeks | October 28

For those who identify with Gen Z, their lifestyles have also been affected by astrology's popularity growth. From an academic perspective to a personal ...

'A universal kind of play': Local playwright brings 'Carolyn Adams' to Carrboro

By Liz Johnson | October 28

"Carolyn Adams" is a universal play that is relatable to all people, says playwright Mark Cornell.

Get a taste of Latin jazz with these UNC professors' local band

By Janet Alsas | October 28

UNC professor Juan Álamo is more than just a performer, educator and composer — he is also the founder of the Latin jazz ensemble Marimjazzia. The ...

Halloween? How about Hallow-eno! Durham Parks and Rec to celebrate spooky season

By Sarah Campbell | October 28

Want an alternative to trick-or-treating, or looking to change up your Halloween tradition? Durham Parks and Recreation has a fun event for friends and ...

Museum of the Moon to bring an ‘out of this world’ experience to downtown Durham

By Courtney Heaton | October 27

The moon is coming to Durham ... well, at least a replica is. Celebrate the history and accomplishments of space travel with four days of festivities ...

Things are getting spooky at Morehead Planetarium's Scare-olina Skies

By Elizabeth Sills | October 25

On Sunday, Morehead Planetarium will be hosting Moonlight Madness, a spooktacular twist on its regular Carolina Skies show. Visitors will experience the ...

Barktoberfest brings Halloween fun for your furry four-legged friends

By Rylee Parsons | October 25

Celebrate Halloween with your pet at Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park.

A celebration of afrobeat, puppets and the arts comes to Southern Village

By Jodie Londono | October 25

On Sunday, Southern Village will come alive with a costume parade, afrobeat tunes and a puppet performance. Proceeds from the festival will extend arts ...

Corsets Unlaced: Giving a musical voice to unheard female musicians

By Alicia Robbins | October 25

“I certainly think that they've got pieces on this concert that people won't have heard very often, and it's really exciting to have them presenting ...

Laugh in the face of death with Dead Parents Society

By Elise Mahon | October 24

“It took me a while to joke about it because it was so traumatic,” Will Purpura said. “Eventually, I was able to let go and move forward and I was ...