The Cave

Great smaller concert venue! I'm sure it depends on the show, but I felt we had plenty of standing…read moreroom during the concert we went to. Thank you to this venue for offering $1 bottled waters - that is truly unheard of these days! Free parking garage and several great restaurants right next door. I only wish that for a Sunday night 20 year reunion show with a middle aged crowd that they would start a show an hour earlier!

Great local music venue! Easy to park and very decent prices on drinks. Can easily see the stage…read morefrom any vantage point. Had a great time seeing Carbon Leaf , a favorite band from college.

Cat's Cradle Back Room (view from balcony)

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Local 506

4.0(72 reviews)

0.1 mi

While not a frequent concert goer, I visited this venue recently and had a great time! The vibes…read moreare great and the lighting + sound were good. The bartender was nice the night I went, too!

Fuji is thee best owner ever. He is hosting an event this weekend that is going to take off in…read moreChapel Hill over the next few years. JawsFest - I volunteered to be on the dunk tank from 2 pm to 3 pm this weekend 05/26/2024, come on by to dunk me for a good cause. We've got vendors, games, music, drinks, food, etc. what else could you need!? Fuji is so personable and kind, he has created a great bar that people want to come and hang. If you get a chance to stop by and say hey, make sure to say hey to Fuji the owner as well. He will make your day!

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Oasis

3.9(48 reviews)

0.5 mi

My initiation was an attraction to the vibe and decor for a peaceful vibe respite but was met with…read morea curmudgeon at the counter that basically said, "we don't have tea, etc". Not an inviting attitude. I purchased an obligatory "botanical" fizz drink leaving to a more welcoming environment.

When you're hot and tired and wanting just sit and chill before the evening begins, this is the…read moreplace you'll want. They have sodas and French press coffee, teas and a few baked goods from nearby local places. They serve locally roasted coffee, as well as many herbal chocolates and books. Signs around the eclectic shop read "Kindness Matters" and "Love One Another". One whole corner of the shop is fenced off with a raised area with rugs, pillows, and a faux fireplace. Even on the hot mid-July day, it's an evocative sight. Shorts and sports shirts melded with business casual with laptop bags. My favorite part is folks that look as different as night and day singing along with Bob Marley on various songs. There's a bit of the Rasta in all of us, I guess. This is a great place to get your groove on.

Oasis has great organic coffee, tea, wine, beer, smoothies, and pastries. reasonably priced too!

Great sitting area for relaxed meetings!

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Ginger peach oolong setup.

The Arts Center

4.1(24 reviews)

0.4 mi

I took a drawing class at this art space during a particularly difficult move, and it became so…read moremuch more than just a class--it was a true place of refuge. The instructor is an exceptionally talented artist, but what stood out even more was her ability to teach with patience, clarity, and presence. Her instruction created a calm, focused environment where it was easy to slow down, breathe, and simply be in the process of making art. Each class felt like a meditative respite. For a few hours, I was able to step out of the stress of life and reconnect with creativity, observation, and a sense of inner quiet. That is a rare and meaningful gift. The space itself is welcoming and supportive, and you can feel the care that goes into both the teaching and the environment. I'm deeply grateful for this experience and would highly recommend this art space to anyone looking not only to grow their skills, but to find a peaceful, restorative creative community.

This is a cool building for kids programs and they offer so many fun camps. They teach lots of…read moredifferent styles of art. The one aged group performed a fun play. Check it out.

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All Day Records

4.5(28 reviews)

0.5 mi

Great environment, staff, and music! A lot of great finds at reasonable prices. Staff is super…read morehelpful and knowledgeable.

Great local record store. Lots of used vinyl to pick through. I always find something good.read more

Should I get it?

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The Roosters Wife

4.9(8 reviews)

57.5 mi

•$$$

Great place to see live entertainment. The Rooster's Wife…read moreis a private non-profit association organized to celebrate the performing arts in Aberdeen, North Carolina. We produce events year round . Our home base is Poplar Knight Spot, a gallery located at 114 Knight Street in downtown Aberdeen, two blocks east of US 1, just east of the corner of Poplar and Knight . The gallery is totally accessible with parking adjacent to the building at 114 Knight Street in downtown Aberdeen. Tickets may be purchased on line through the web site, or at the door with cash or check. Children under twelve are always free at the Rooster's Wife events, furthering the mission of building community through the arts. Could not add this place without putting in a review. I will update tonight. I am going to a concert there.

How fortunate we are to have a thriving little music venue like The Rooster's Wife. The folks are…read morewarm and friendly and the talent they bring in is first class. Enjoy outdoor concerts in the spring and summer, and in the winter treat yourself to intimate shows indoors with big soft sofas, wine and chocolate chip cookies (by donation). I've met some of the coolest folks at The Rooster's Wife and can't wait to return for even more musical bliss.

Chatham County Line 2013

Great times and music at The Roosters Wife.

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Janet is introducing the talent for tonight

Nightlight Bar & Club

4.4(14 reviews)

0.0 mi

This is a cool spot for live djs and music. It's kind of hidden, dark, covered with stickers, art,…read moreand vintage stuff, the way I like it. I think it's for a younger, more underground-savvy crowd. If you just want basic top 40, go elsewhere. I saw some local hiphop acts perform live. I knew none of them, but it was a good time. Sound system and subwoofers are powerful, fyi. Plenty of bass. Full bar, but indie, so don't expect every brand of everything. It seems they close once the live performances are over, even if that is 12am rather than 2am. Understandable, as it's an event-focused space, not just a bar. The one thing I saw here that I've never seen before, is that many of the live hiphop acts were singing/rapping over music that already had singing/rapping in it. Idk if they were rapping over other people's tracks, and that's just a Thing People Do that I didn't know about, or if they were rapping over their own tracks. But I would just think that as a young local performer, you'd want to sing or rap over instrumental tracks so we can hear You and You alone.

More than anywhere else in the area, this venue makes bold, daring choices to bring in a diverse…read moremix of talented musical acts. And the atmosphere is very relaxed... reminds me of going to an unimaginably good old-school 'basement-show' where all the bands sound great, everyone else is cool, and the keg never runs dry. Sure, not every show will appeal to every taste (for example, I avoid their occasional D.J. dance party nights). My advice is to check their website or the Independent (which often selects shows at the Nightlight as one of their weekly 'picks') and read the description. If it sounds intriguing, make your way down the little alley next to Fuse restaurant and check it out. And if you like what you hear, buy the CD (bands need love).

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Nightlight bar

The Kraken

4.6(18 reviews)

6.4 mi

Just a pretty good time. Enjoyed the free music. Parking was tough but everyone was chill. Bar…read moretender was responding!

I've been to see two recent music shows at this charming roadhouse. Both shows (Onyx Club Boys and…read moreCarolina Cutups) featured great music and a fun crowd. This cool old school roadhouse is far enough outside downtown Chapel Hill to be a non-college kids hangout of welcoming locals. The music is good, the beer is cold and pretty cheap, and the bartenders are warm.

Outside

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Patio beer

Lincoln Theatre

3.5(104 reviews)

25.6 mi

Friendly staff, awesome band, chill vibe! It was smaller…read morethan I'm used to but it made the experience seem more personal. Will definitely go back!

I had the opportunity to check out The Lincoln theater for the Pancakes and Booze Art Show, one of…read morethe largest pop-up art exhibition events. There were 100+ local artists showing over 500 pieces of art. They had free pancakes. There was alcohol for purchase at Lincoln theater bar. The staff here were pleasant, attentive and welcoming. The Lincoln theater was not the best venue for this event but they did the best with would they had. The space seems most ideal for the concerts and for standing but was very difficult maneuvering around freely. Needed more physical space to consume and fully appreciate the art. I enjoyed engaging with all of the artist. One of my favorites that was an extreme stand out was Ankit Nagar. Many of Ankit's pieces were so calming and the colors spoke to me. I do recommend the Art Show. Overall, I enjoyed the experience. I enjoy Art. I purchase prints whenever I feel moved but I have yet to be able to obtain original Art. That's a goal of mine.

From the back

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Arrive early

Belltree Speakeasy

4.6(40 reviews)

0.2 mi

•$$$

Cute quaint spot. Looks like nothing from the outside but cozy on the inside. Fun drinks and decent…read morevibe, but typically not too busy. Service is a good. Prices are maybe a bit on the higher side, but as to be expected based on quality.

Great spot. Loved it. I had a Whiskey paloma and it was solid. Next I had a paper airplane. It's a…read morereally good vibe and all of the drinks were crafted very much at a higher level. I was at the owners were there so have some time I have a conversation with them and they were super nice and friendly. Let us walk around the entire shop and answer all questions and total some history. It's a college vibe but not an undergrad vibe if that makes any sense. You may see some grass students or whatever the case may be, but you wouldn't find a bunch of 19-year-olds piled up in this kind of spot. It used to be small apparently but they expanded it out to a back room and an attic kind of situation. It seems like a attic kickback kind of spot. Really homish or something you will find in a living room. It made it on the top list of speakeasies on Yelp so I had to check it out while I was in the area. I would 100% recommend.