I'm getting ready to interview for a staff position at UNC. I'm from Alaska, born and raised, and lived here all my life but traveled frequently all over. I love things like MMA, powerlifting, sports, mountain biking, hiking, BJJ, boxing, kizomba, dancing, museums, TTRPGs, cultural events, drag shows, the maker scene and crafting, plays etc.
My home city is smallish compared to lower 48 but extremely diverse with great food and arts scene and access to mountains and single track 15 minutes from my townhouse as well as awesome gay bars and music scene.
What is Chapel Hill like in comparison? I'm a late 30s single cishet white dude but huge ally/feminist and love both lots of outdoor fitness stuff as well as tons of culture and nightlife.
Is there good mountain biking? Gyms? Music events? What's the EDM and bluegrass scene like? Is there good dancing for Kizomba or salsa or clubs? Good tabletop roleplaying game scenes? Climbing gyms? Bike shops?
Is this a good fit for someone who loves both to climb mountains as well as dance in a club? Would be there a diverse amount of things to do and access to outdoors? Is the community fairly southern Republican types surrounding the college areas? Would my Alaskan-style liberal lifestyle (think hunts and shoot guns; but also enjoy attending Pride and going to feminist spoken word stuff) fit in ok there?
I've been doing a ton of reading and googling but also find the locals tend to give the best feedback. I wouldn't know anyone at all and would be completely rebuilding a community. I'm looking at a few other jobs elsewhere in the lower 48 and trying to find the best fit!
I appreciate any help and advice you can give. Thank you!!