5 EVENTS
Lena Mae Perry on stage during last year’s Freight Train Blues concert series in Carrboro. PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIMOTHY DUFFY
PlayMakers Gala
Farm to Fork Picnic
NOT TO MISS
MAY 5 playmakersrep.org
JUNE 3 farmtoforknc.com
This year’s gala will be a night of jazz, dinner by Snap Pea Catering and dancing to a live band in the Paul Green Theatre. Don’t miss musical performances by PlayMakers artists, including talented teens from their Summer Youth Conservatory. Tickets: $100+
Fearrington Village will host dozens of chefs,
Freight Train Blues
Got GRIT? 5K Triple Play
MAY 18 & 25; JUNE 1 & 8 musicmaker.org
This fourth annual music series at Carrboro Town Commons boasts artists like Cool John Ferguson, Pee Wee Hayes and Guitar Lightnin’ Lee and will celebrate the life and legacy of Grammy award-winning Piedmont blues legend Elizabeth ‘Libba’ Cotten. The outdoor performances will be complemented with food trucks and beer from local breweries. Free. 22
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JUNE 2 gotgrit.org
A toddler trot and a mile-long fun run accompany this 5K at Orange High School. The race will benefit the Ronald McDonald House in support of OHS football player Thys Oldenburg who is recovering from a severe head injury. Participants are encouraged to bring pet food for the Orange County Animal Shelter. Tickets: $17-$27
farmers and artisan producers at this annual event designed to highlight local cuisine and farms. Dubbed “the country’s best all-you-caneat feast,” this picnic features bite-sized dishes created with in-season produce, live music and fun activities for the whole family. Tickets: $50-$100
NC Symphony JUNE 15 southernvillage.com
Head over to the Southern Village Green with some lawn chairs or a blanket to enjoy an evening of entertainment. This event highlights the NC Symphony’s dedication to providing the public with accessible, beautiful music. Free. –Molly Weybright CHM