Cat's Cradle

A long-time favorite for its eclectic lineups and embrace of local talent and premiere musical acts, Cat’s Cradle is 750-seat concert venue located in downtown Carrboro. The mid-sized venue has a full-service bar that serves cocktails and liquor, and another serving bottled and draft beer. Acoustic and more intimate performances are held at the Back Room stage. The Cradle is within walking...

Gig's over, but you're not ready to call it a night? Head down to the Orange County Social Club and count the rock stars.

Don't park in Visart's spaces--they'll tow you. You can park in the town lot across from the Armadillo or at Weaver Street Market if it's late enough.

This dark and funky venue hosts local and regional bands as well as nationally known indie acts.

This casual, intimate space is still going strong as the venue to see the latest bands -- rock 'n' roll, alternative, bluegrass, you name it. The talent is often native bred, and the scheduling is made with an eye to quality musicianship. Chapel Hill is the hometown of big-time picker James Taylor, after all.

In Short
It's not uncommon for hugely popular acts that usually play in area-sized venues to sneak in under assumed names to play for a smaller, hipper crowd. Bands from across the...

A long-time favorite for its eclectic lineups and embrace of local talent and premiere musical acts, Cat's Cradle is 750-seat concert venue located in downtown Carrboro. The mid-sized venue has a full-service bar that serves cocktails and liquor, and another serving bottled and draft beer. Acoustic and more intimate performances are held at the Back Room stage. The Cradle is within walking...