Arts & Entertainment

Despite our relatively small size compared to major cities in North Carolina and elsewhere, you can visit nearly three dozen art galleries (some representing well known contemporary and early artists), attend world-class concerts and plays at the newly renovated Memorial Hall and the PlayMakers Repertory Company theatre, both on the University campus, see local and improvisational theatre and comedy performances and participate in a wide range of other cultural events and activities that you wouldn't find in most major cities of the U.S. and foreign countries—and would!

ArtsCenter (The)

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300-G East Main St Downtown
Carrboro, NC 27510

phone (919) 929-2787

Open Mon.-Fri., 10am-9pm; Sat., 10am-10pm; Sun., noon-4pm; plus evening and weekend special events.

Presents jazz, folk-traditional and world music, plus theater and children’s programs. Light fare, wine and coffee available during performances. Cost varies by performance. The ArtSchool offers classes in the visual, literary and performing arts for all ages and levels of experience, and the two galleries present exhibits on a rotating basis. Parking.

Carolina Performing Arts Series

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East Cameron Ave
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3276

phone (919) 843-3333

Box office hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm.


Home of Carolina Performing Arts. Located in the heart of the University’s historic campus, Memorial Hall has hosted world-renowned performers and elegant ceremonies throughout its history. Performances include jazz, classical, dance, world stage, American roots, urban voices, student performances and community groups. Costs vary by performance.

Carolina Union

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Graham Student Union: South Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5210

phone (919) 962-2285

Box office hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm (during academic session); Mon-Fri, noon-4pm (summer).

As the center of community life, the Carolina Union provides cultural, social, educational and entertainment programs that enhance and complement the academic experience of the University. It supports opportunities for campus members top engage in debate, conversation and interaction, and provides services and amenities they need in their daily life.

Carrboro Town Hall

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301 West Main St
Carrboro, NC 27510

phone (919) 918-7309

Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm.

Chapel Hill Public Library

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100 Library Dr (off Estes Dr)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 968-2749

Open Mon.-Thu., 10am-9pm; Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 1-8pm; closed major holidays.

Chapel Hill Town Hall

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405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 968-2749

Open Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm.

Chelsea Theatre

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd (Timberlyne)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 968-3005

Call for show times.

Clay Centre (The)

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402 Lloyd St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

phone (919) 967-0314

Deep Dish Theatre Company

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201 South Estes Dr (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

phone (919) 968-1515

Box office open Wed-Sat, 3-6pm.

The company’s name was inspired by the desire of founding artistic director Paul Frellick to create theatre that evokes the excitement, enjoyment and satisfaction of a robust, well-prepared meal. Performances are offered throughout the year, plus discussions before and after.

DSI Comedy Theater

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200 North Greensboro St (Carr Mill Mall)
Carrboro, NC 27510

phone (919) 338-8150

Call for show times.

DSI Comedy Theater entertains audiences with its energetic and extremely committed take on improvisational theater. DSI offers two critically acclaimed touring shows, a growing college improv network (’Implosion’) and a national improv festival. It’s more than just another comedy theater; it’s recognized for its development, promotion and performance of the art of improvisation.

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Did You Know?

The arts scene in Orange County includes many diverse public art displays, commercial galleries, arts & crafts studios, performing arts events and movie showings.