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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you get involved in our vibrant community. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages.

Durham is home to many homegrown festivals and events that happen annually and are easy to plan a trip around. From beats to barbecue and everything in between, check out our seasonal events page to find the perfect time to visit the Bull City.

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Festival for the Eno

Music: Over 60 artists on three stages. Juried Craft Show: artisans from throughout the Southeast.Food & Drink: Food trucks and vendors, craft beers, wines, seltzers and cider.More: Art and dance demonstrations, fun on the river! The EnoFest, presented annually by the Eno River Association, raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide our region with clean water and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas, and open space. Parking is at Durham...

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Full Moon Fever Bike Ride

Experience the American Tobacco Trail at night with the Durham Community Trail Watch group. Please note: the ride has two starting times and locations. 7:30 p.m. - Early Start Time: the early start is at 7:30 p.m. in front of Mellow Mushroom (410 Blackwell Street) in downtown Durham. That group will ride down the American Tobacco Trail and meet up with the late group that meets at 8:30 p.m. in front of Bean Traders. 8:3...

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Bourbon Sensory Training

Take a professionally led course on the process of tasting and evaluating bourbon. In this immersive experience, you'll have the opportunity to savor an array of Mystic bourbons. Typically, bourbons are evaluated on five characteristics: color, aroma, mouth-feel, flavor, and finish.Learn the process of training your pallet to recognize the common smells and tastes of bourbon whiskey. They will guide you through a spectrum of flavors and aromas, from the smooth and caramel-infused notes to...

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Summer Cocktail Class

Participants get a tour of the distillery, free tastings, and learn hands-on how to make some of your favorite summer cocktails. Must be 21+

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OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival

OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival celebrates a worldwide glimpse of today’s LGBTQ+ life, helps bring the community together and features entertaining and sophisticated films and filmmaking.

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Cigar & Bourbon Pairing

Join a professionally led course on the art of pairing cigars and bourbon. This class is for new cigar smokers and seasoned cigar smokers alike. Get ready to indulge in a unique pairing experience that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your senses. This course will demonstrate hand-rolling techniques along with proper cutting, lighting and smoking. Then move to the porch to indulge in a guided pairing journey including a trio of bourbons to...

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CenterFest Arts Festival

Celebrate Centerfest's 50th anniversary! Since 1974, Durham Arts Council has brought the Durham community together with an annual arts festival in the fall. As Durham’s signature fine arts festival, CenterFest showcases juried visual artists from across the country and fills multiple stages with stand-out local performers. Art shoppers are dazzled by world-class ceramics, paintings, photography, jewelry, fiber art, woodwork, glass, and more. Creators are based in Durham, the Triangle and across the country. CenterFest also...

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The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina

The close of the American Civil War with military surrenders at sites like Bennett Place assured the end of legal slavery in America. On the evening before the 160th anniversary of the Bennett Place surrender, join us as we commemorate and recognize the lives of over 330,000 North Carolinians enslaved during the Civil War. This program highlights experiences of enslaved and newly freed people through storytelling, music, and luminaries.

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J. Hoard

Shows at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Close out Pride Weekend with purpose, power, and presence. Vocalist, songwriter, and truth-teller J. Hoard... Details

BOOM Club: The Rail Residency

Durham, NC — BOOM Club, a new Arts Organization dedicated to providing resources for electronic musicians, is excited to announce the... Details

Duke Chapel Evensong Singers

For centuries, the church has marked the transition from daytime to evening with psalms, prayer, and song. Duke Chapel's Choral Evensong... Details

BYOV w/ Jaffar (Bring Your Own Vinyl Night)

Want to share your dope taste in music with fellow audiophiles? Love hearing new music from area music geeks with eclectic tastes? Hang... Details

Barrelhouse Blues: A Jook Joint Revue

Every Tuesday night this summer, Missy Lane’s brings back the raw soul of the jook joint with Barrelhouse Blues—a sultry, smoky celebration... Details

Brett Chambers Open Mic

Very limited, properly spaced seating inside.First come, first serve.ALSO will stream on Brett’s Open Mic FB page. Details

Zinchouse Independence Day Celebration

This is a 21+ only event!Celebrate Independence Day early with an unforgettable evening. 🍷 Craft Cocktails, Wine & Cold... Details

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades

BYO Vinyl DJ Night & Record Pop-Up Shop. Hosted by DJ Deckades (@djdeckades) a Durham based vinyl DJ Record Pop Up Shop by Three Count... Details

Eagles Nest Jam featuring NCCU Jazz

This Thursday night jazz jam session features Durham's award-winning and internationally recognized NCCU jazz studies program. Details

Live Music with Megabitch & Supermutt at Roadrunner

Visit Roadrunner at Kingfisher for Live Music Thursdays, featuring Megabitch and Supermutt on July 3 from 8-10pm. No cover charge!... Details

BukiSound

BukiSound is a heartfelt and high-energy tribute to the legendary Marco Antonio Solís, blending live vocals and DJ performance into one... Details

BOOM Club: The Rail Residency

Durham, NC — BOOM Club, a new Arts Organization dedicated to providing resources for electronic musicians, is excited to announce the... Details

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