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EVENTS NOT TO MISS
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Tomato Day carrborofarmersmarket.com Enjoy all things tomato, live music and a raffle with prizes at the Carrboro Farmers Market. Savor freshly sliced tomato samples from over 50 varieties grown by the JULY market’s farmers, 15 and grab some 7 A.M. recipes in the TO NOON market gazebo.
Sample locally grown tomatoes during the Carrboro Farmers Market’s annual Tomato Day.
Uproar Festival of Public Art July 14-Aug. 12 uproarfestnc.com Get outside and see 60 large-scale, bold works of art throughout downtown Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough during a new monthlong festival, the first experience of its kind in the state. The event features Southeastern artists, including Theresa Arico and Eryn Donnalley, and their sculptures and interactive installations.
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ July 19-23 and 27-30 playmakersrep.org PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Summer Youth Conservatory, whose cast and crew
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is made up of talented local high school students, presents its production of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ co-directed by Aubrey Snowden and PlayMakers’ resident movement coach Tracy Bersley. The musical honors the Jazz Age shows of the 1920s and their power to cheer us up in times of sadness.
Movies Under the Stars July 20, 27 and Aug. 10, 17, 8 p.m. chapelhillarts.org Watch family-friendly films amid the trees at the Forest Theatre. This year’s movie selections are “The Princess and the Frog,” “Turning Red,” “Sing” and “Shrek.” Get comfy by bringing a blanket or cushions, and arrive early to find seating.
July/August 2023
‘Where Our Spirits Reside’ Weekends, Aug. 4-Sept. 17 paperhand.org Paperhand Puppet Intervention presents
its 23rd annual show featuring giant puppets made of grapevine and sticks, fantastical beasts and more at the Forest Theatre.
‘Much Ado’ Aug. 25-27 and Aug. 31-Sept. 1 blueboxtheatrecompany.org Reimagining a classic text every season is one of Blue Box Theatre Company’s founding ideals. This summer, the company will perform Shakespeare’s classic play, “Much Ado About Nothing,” with a modern setting at the Honeysuckle Tea House. Shaded seats will be provided, along with refreshments and s’mores kits for the post-show fire pits. CHM