5 EVENTS
NOT TO MISS
Kidney Kare 5K Run/Walk SAT. MARCH 14, 8:30AM unckidneycenter.org
With the weather warming up, walkers and runners can dust off their tennis shoes for this 10th annual race that supports programs at the UNC Kidney Center. Kids can take part in the one-mile Kids Kare Run. Registration is $12-$25.
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Brittany Leppert, Alex ter Avest, Daniel Morrison and Drina Dunlap at last year’s Storybook Gala.
Triangle Jazz Orchestra Night
Annual Community Egg Hunt
WED. MARCH 18, 7:30PM trianglejazzorchestra.com
SAT. MARCH 28, 11:30AM-1:30PM townofchapelhill.org
Spice up your week with music from Triangle Jazz Orchestra at their monthly rehearsal at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro. The 17-piece big band will be celebrating the sounds of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and others, and they don’t mind at all if you feel like dancing. Free, but $5 donation encouraged.
The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding 25,000 eggs throughout River Park in Hillsborough, so it’s up to kids ages 2 to 10 to bring a basket and find every last one. The whole family will enjoy live entertainment, games, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.
Storybook Gala SAT. MARCH 21, 6PM rmh-chapelhill.org
Hop aboard a magic carpet during an Aladdinthemed soiree to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. You’ll join guests like Coach Larry Fedora for the third annual black-tie optional event that features a three-course dinner and dancing at The Carolina Club. Tickets are $175.
Chapel Hill Antiques Fair MARCH 28 and 29 dixiemedia.com/PeteJaeger
Take home some history as dozens of dealers set up their wares from vintage clothes, toys and jewelry to period furniture at American Legion Post #6. If you work up an appetite digging for treasures, there will be barbecue, hot chocolate and more available for purchase. Suggested entry fee $5. CHM