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Events in Durham, NC
Home to almost 5,000 events every year, Durham is a place rich with unique things to do. From biannual arts markets to performances by world-class musicians at DPAC or Carolina Theatre, from workshops led by leading researchers to motorcycle rallies, from interactive classes at the Museum of Life + Science to food tours through Durham’s most acclaimed restaurants, there is always a wide variety of events to capture the interest of any visitor or resident.
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Major Events
Moogfest
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April 25, 2019
- April 28, 2019 (daily)
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Various Downtown Locations
Moogfest is the synthesis of music, art and technology. Since 2004, it's been a forum for the exchange of ideas by artists, futurists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and scientists. Thomas Dolby will b…
Special Events
Annual Easter Brunch Buffet
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April 21, 2019
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Parizade
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(919) 286-9712
Join for a decadent and family friendly Easter Brunch at Parizade! It's that time of year again where we break out the buffet tables and fill them to the brim with all the tasty flavors and classic …
Baby Goat Festival
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April 21, 2019
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Prodigal Farm
Tour the 95-acre farm and milking parlor, play with the baby goats, meet the milking does, and taste Prodigal Farm's nationally award-winning cheeses. Plus there will be a variety of other fun …
CANCELLED - Dino Egg Hunt
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April 21, 2019 (daily)
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Museum of Life + Science
Cancelled due to bad weather.
Community Moves: Open Dance Class w/ Gerri Houlihan
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April 21, 2019
- May 26, 2019 (Every Sunday)
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Samuel H. Scripps Studios
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(919) 797-2871
This much-beloved series is now on the regular schedule as a drop-in class! Drop-in classes are $15 each (regular class cards available for a discounted rate), or for this class only, we are …
Djembe Fire - Mallarme Chamber Players
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April 21, 2019
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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(919) 560-2701
Join The Magic of African Rhythms in an interactive concert featuring West and Central African dance, drumming melodic instruments, and song. Teli, Mabiniti, and Aya Shabu will demonstrate the …
Durham Bulls Baseball with Pregame Easter Egg Hunt
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April 21, 2019
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham Bulls Baseball vs Gwinnett Stripers.
Egg hunt starts at 3:45, and children will be able to make their way on to the field to collect thousands of candy-stuffed eggs. Left field will be …
Durham Senior Games and SilverArts Program
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April 21, 2019
- May 03, 2019 (daily)
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Various locations
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(919) 560-4355
An Olympic style competition designed to give mature adults the opportunity to compete in a host of athletic and artistic activities in various locations in Durham. Fitness, fun and community …
Easter at the Inn
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April 21, 2019
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Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
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(919) 459-6462
Join us for a festive feast that would make the Easter Bunny proud. Our extravagant Easter buffet features an assortment of chilled seafood and salads, traditional hot entrees and side dishes, and a …
Easter Brunch
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April 21, 2019
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JB Duke Hotel
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(919) 459-6462
Spring into the season and make this Easter a memorable celebration for your family and friends. Guests will be able to enjoy a mouthwatering brunch spread featuring various soups, salads, displays, …
Easter Brunch
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April 21, 2019
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Maggiano's Little Italy
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(919) 572-0076
Brunch Buffet & Kids Activity Station!
Easter Brunch
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April 21, 2019
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The Durham Hotel
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(919) 768-8831
Three-course Easter brunch. The spring menu will feature family-style pastries, brunch favorites like Pecan French Toast and Steak & Eggs as well as Counter Culture Coffee.
Please call …
Easter Brunch Buffet
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April 21, 2019
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It's a Southern Thing
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(919) 294-9632
This Easter, enjoy carving and omelet stations and all the best fixings at It's a Southern Thing's Brunch Buffet! Of course, there will be $12 bottomless mimosas, too. Call ahead for …
Easter Family Brunch
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April 21, 2019
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Nasher Museum Café
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(919) 684-6032
Join this Easter Sunday for a decadently delicious brunch at your favorite little museum cafe in the Bull City! There will be signature breakfast-lunch flavors as well as mimosas, Hibiscus …
Easter Sunday Brunch
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April 21, 2019
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Ruth's Chris Steak House at the Hilton Garden Inn/Durham Southpoint
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(919) 361-0123
Gather around the table for Easter brunch!
Call or visit the website to reserve a table.
Film Screening - "Franco Rosso's Babylon"
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April 21, 2019 (daily)
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Carolina Theatre
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(919) 560-3030
Never-before released in the U.S., Franco Rosso's BABYLON had its world premiere at Cannes in 1980 but was deemed "too controversial, and likely to incite racial tension" (Vivien Goldman, …
Highlights Tour
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April 21, 2019
- April 28, 2019 (Every Sunday)
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Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
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(919) 684-5135
Discover amazing art through tours of exhibitions with a knowledgeable Nasher Gallery Guide. Individuals, or groups of fewer than 10 people, may take a guided highlights tour of the Nasher M…
Little River Community Complex Annual Fair
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April 21, 2019 (daily)
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Durham County Memorial Stadium
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(919) 477-0264
Annual fair.
Potluck and Recipe Swap
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April 21, 2019
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Barley Labs
If you can't get home to see family or if you just need some community, join in for a family traditions potluck and recipe swap.
Bring your favorite family dish (& serving spoon) or baked good …
29th Annual NCCU Jazz Festival
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April 22, 2019
- April 27, 2019 (Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)
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B.N. Duke Auditorium
NCCU Department of Music will share the smooth sounds of jazz music during its 29th Annual NCCU Jazz Festival that will feature accomplished professional artists and student musicians from the N…
Beginners' Line Dance Classes
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April 22, 2019 (Every Monday)
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Covenant Presbyterian Church
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(252) 767-2780
Beginners Urban Soul Line Dance Classes are provided by M. E. Henderson, Inc.. This low-impact form of exercise is free. Bring your water and towel for this one hour class!
Chuck Pell: You are Eating a Machine
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April 22, 2019
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Pleiades Gallery
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(919) 797-2706
The public is invited to this interesting talk on Earth Day. Chuck Pell will engage us with his presentation “YOU ARE EATING A MACHINE.” Chuck Pell, the Emmy award winning host of the …
Contemporary Foundations Dance Class (9-12 yo)
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April 22, 2019
- May 20, 2019 (Every Monday)
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Samuel H. Scripps Studios
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(919) 797-2871
This class will be a continuation of self-discovery in a contemporary dance framework, building on skills of weight-sharing and improvisation covered in Creative Movement. Focus will include …
Major Events
Moogfest
- April 25, 2019 - April 28, 2019 (daily)
- Various Downtown Locations
Moogfest is the synthesis of music, art and technology. Since 2004, it's been a forum for the exchange of ideas by artists, futurists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and scientists. Thomas Dolby will b…
Special Events
Annual Easter Brunch Buffet
- April 21, 2019
- Parizade
- (919) 286-9712
Join for a decadent and family friendly Easter Brunch at Parizade! It's that time of year again where we break out the buffet tables and fill them to the brim with all the tasty flavors and classic …
Baby Goat Festival
- April 21, 2019
- Prodigal Farm
Tour the 95-acre farm and milking parlor, play with the baby goats, meet the milking does, and taste Prodigal Farm's nationally award-winning cheeses. Plus there will be a variety of other fun …
CANCELLED - Dino Egg Hunt
- April 21, 2019 (daily)
- Museum of Life + Science
Cancelled due to bad weather.
Community Moves: Open Dance Class w/ Gerri Houlihan
- April 21, 2019 - May 26, 2019 (Every Sunday)
- Samuel H. Scripps Studios
- (919) 797-2871
This much-beloved series is now on the regular schedule as a drop-in class! Drop-in classes are $15 each (regular class cards available for a discounted rate), or for this class only, we are …
Djembe Fire - Mallarme Chamber Players
- April 21, 2019
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- (919) 560-2701
Join The Magic of African Rhythms in an interactive concert featuring West and Central African dance, drumming melodic instruments, and song. Teli, Mabiniti, and Aya Shabu will demonstrate the …
Durham Bulls Baseball with Pregame Easter Egg Hunt
- April 21, 2019
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham Bulls Baseball vs Gwinnett Stripers. Egg hunt starts at 3:45, and children will be able to make their way on to the field to collect thousands of candy-stuffed eggs. Left field will be …
Durham Senior Games and SilverArts Program
- April 21, 2019 - May 03, 2019 (daily)
- Various locations
- (919) 560-4355
An Olympic style competition designed to give mature adults the opportunity to compete in a host of athletic and artistic activities in various locations in Durham. Fitness, fun and community …
Easter at the Inn
- April 21, 2019
- Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
- (919) 459-6462
Join us for a festive feast that would make the Easter Bunny proud. Our extravagant Easter buffet features an assortment of chilled seafood and salads, traditional hot entrees and side dishes, and a …
Easter Brunch
- April 21, 2019
- JB Duke Hotel
- (919) 459-6462
Spring into the season and make this Easter a memorable celebration for your family and friends. Guests will be able to enjoy a mouthwatering brunch spread featuring various soups, salads, displays, …
Easter Brunch
- April 21, 2019
- Maggiano's Little Italy
- (919) 572-0076
Brunch Buffet & Kids Activity Station!
Easter Brunch
- April 21, 2019
- The Durham Hotel
- (919) 768-8831
Three-course Easter brunch. The spring menu will feature family-style pastries, brunch favorites like Pecan French Toast and Steak & Eggs as well as Counter Culture Coffee. Please call …
Easter Brunch Buffet
- April 21, 2019
- It's a Southern Thing
- (919) 294-9632
This Easter, enjoy carving and omelet stations and all the best fixings at It's a Southern Thing's Brunch Buffet! Of course, there will be $12 bottomless mimosas, too. Call ahead for …
Easter Family Brunch
- April 21, 2019
- Nasher Museum Café
- (919) 684-6032
Join this Easter Sunday for a decadently delicious brunch at your favorite little museum cafe in the Bull City! There will be signature breakfast-lunch flavors as well as mimosas, Hibiscus …
Easter Sunday Brunch
- April 21, 2019
- Ruth's Chris Steak House at the Hilton Garden Inn/Durham Southpoint
- (919) 361-0123
Gather around the table for Easter brunch! Call or visit the website to reserve a table.
Film Screening - "Franco Rosso's Babylon"
- April 21, 2019 (daily)
- Carolina Theatre
- (919) 560-3030
Never-before released in the U.S., Franco Rosso's BABYLON had its world premiere at Cannes in 1980 but was deemed "too controversial, and likely to incite racial tension" (Vivien Goldman, …
Highlights Tour
- April 21, 2019 - April 28, 2019 (Every Sunday)
- Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
- (919) 684-5135
Discover amazing art through tours of exhibitions with a knowledgeable Nasher Gallery Guide. Individuals, or groups of fewer than 10 people, may take a guided highlights tour of the Nasher M…
Little River Community Complex Annual Fair
- April 21, 2019 (daily)
- Durham County Memorial Stadium
- (919) 477-0264
Annual fair.
Potluck and Recipe Swap
- April 21, 2019
- Barley Labs
If you can't get home to see family or if you just need some community, join in for a family traditions potluck and recipe swap. Bring your favorite family dish (& serving spoon) or baked good …
29th Annual NCCU Jazz Festival
- April 22, 2019 - April 27, 2019 (Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)
- B.N. Duke Auditorium
NCCU Department of Music will share the smooth sounds of jazz music during its 29th Annual NCCU Jazz Festival that will feature accomplished professional artists and student musicians from the N…
Beginners' Line Dance Classes
- April 22, 2019 (Every Monday)
- Covenant Presbyterian Church
- (252) 767-2780
Beginners Urban Soul Line Dance Classes are provided by M. E. Henderson, Inc.. This low-impact form of exercise is free. Bring your water and towel for this one hour class!
Chuck Pell: You are Eating a Machine
- April 22, 2019
- Pleiades Gallery
- (919) 797-2706
The public is invited to this interesting talk on Earth Day. Chuck Pell will engage us with his presentation “YOU ARE EATING A MACHINE.” Chuck Pell, the Emmy award winning host of the …
Contemporary Foundations Dance Class (9-12 yo)
- April 22, 2019 - May 20, 2019 (Every Monday)
- Samuel H. Scripps Studios
- (919) 797-2871
This class will be a continuation of self-discovery in a contemporary dance framework, building on skills of weight-sharing and improvisation covered in Creative Movement. Focus will include …
