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Race Across Durham

Experience some of the best trail running the Piedmont has to offer in this unique trail marathon and 10 miler across Durham County, North Carolina. The course winds along the scenic Eno River valley following the Mountains to Sea Trail. You'll find rolling hills, majestic river views, laurel bluffs and old mill sites along the route. Most of the trail is single track with some rocky slopes and stream crossings. Be prepared for all the...

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Sylvan Esso Presents WITH Special Guest Molly Sarlé (of Mountain Man)

One of Only Four Tour Stops Sylvan Esso has announced a unique, new tour called “WITH” slated for November 2019. Through six shows in four select cities, the group will present their music like never before; collaborating with 8 of their favorite musicians in a live ensemble to create an experience that is wholly exceptional. The shows will take place in iconic venues across the country, ending in their hometown at DPAC. Molly Sarlé (of...

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Il Divo

Il Divo will perform songs from The Christmas Collection, their compilation of merry classics that was certified Platinum by the RIAA. The audience can expect to hear memorable interpretations of familiar Christmas melodies for a heart-warming start to the festive season. Discovered and mentored by Simon Cowell over 15 years ago, Il Divo has become the consummate tenor powerhouse vocal group with four sold-out world tours to date, over 30 million albums sold, 160 gold...

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Photos with 19th Century Santa

Have your Christmas photo made with Santa with the backdrop of Duke Homestead. He'll be dressed out in his finest 19th century Santa outfit. Photos will be sent to you as a high-quality, print-ready digital file.

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is back and better than ever. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a...

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Holiday Patchwork Market

Shop over 75+ handmade makers. Small batch and one-of-a-kind goods meticulously crafted or found with thoughtfulness and care are available for purchase. Varying price points creates accessibility for all.

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A Magical Cirque Christmas

The World’s Greatest Entertainers in a Spell-Binding New Holiday Show The producers of Broadway’s smash hit “The Illusionists” have brought together the world’s greatest entertainers for a spell-binding and incredible new holiday production – A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS! Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists from all corners of the world, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live. Get into the spirit of the season with this merry treat...

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A Motown Christmas

A Motown Christmas stars The Motown Experience, a world class vocal group comprised of past and present members of Motown's most legendary groups including The Temptations, The Miracles, The Capitols and more!

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Irving Berlin's White Christmas

This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs, top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow and head on over to the DPAC to see IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS. Performances begin December 3 for this must-see classic in a lavish new production that The New York Times says to “put on your wish...

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Alma St. PhotoVoice Project

Through the PhotoVoice project, neighbors in one Northeast Central Durham neighborhood have explored themes related to community belonging;... Details

Art Exhibit — "Material/Process"

"Material/Process" features five artists whose work entails a complex use of various media. The artists’ interaction with their materials –... Details

Holiday Craft Market

Fabulous handmade gifts by local artists and crafters. Over the past few years the Cameron Gallery Holiday Show has featured everything... Details

Hand Me My Armor: A Celebration of Badass Women in Music

The badass women of CWC present their Fall 2019 Concert, Hand Me My Armor: A Celebration of Badass Women in Music. Join them and rock out... Details

Art Exhibit - "Art for a New Understanding: Native Voices, 1950s to Now"

This is the first exhibition to chart the development of contemporary Indigenous art in the United States and Canada. For generations,... Details

Solo Exhibit: "Majestic Incognito — Sanctuary"

The month of November will be celebrating the work of masterful 5 Points Gallery member and painter Yuko Nogami Taylor. Her solo exhibit... Details

Art Exhibit — "Anarchism and the Political Art of Les Temps Nouveaux, 1895 – 1914"

Organized around the social themes and aspirations that defined the politics of the anarchist movement, this exhibition addresses issues... Details

Art Exhibit – "Godchild"

Divinity and art in the Western world have worked together to create a set of toxic ideals, one in which Whiteness is the sole standard of... Details

Group Exhibition — "Nourish"

5 Points Gallery November members exhibit, Nourish, honors the role of art in expanding and enriching the world we live in. In this month... Details

Duke Men's Basketball vs Georgia State

Men's Basketball Empire Classic Benefiting Wounded Warrior Project Time TBA Details

Art Exhibit — “Life, Liberty, and the Lack Thereof”

Works by Nellie Ashford. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Details

NCCU Department of Theatre brings "Blues for An Alabama Sky"

Blues for an Alabama Sky written by Pearl Cleage and directed by NCCU's Theatre Professor Kenneth Hinton ends the fall semester. The drama,... Details