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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.
If you're a Durham-based venue or organization and you'd like us to include your event on our calendar, follow the link below to find our submission guidelines and submit your information.
If you have any questions, please email eventcalendar@discoverdurham.com.
Pop-up Exhibition: Through the Crossroads
501 Foster St
Durham, NC 27701
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Join Liberty Arts for a pop-up exhibition by artist Kimberly Foytlin-Zhang. Through the Crossroads gathers works that dwell in the shadowed... Details
Third Friday at Golden Belt
800 Taylor St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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October Third Friday at DAC -opening of Our House show feat accessibility pop up with Proxemic Media
120 Morris St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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October Third Friday at DAC -opening of Our House show feat accessibility pop up with Proxemic Media
Support the annual "Our House" show and experience art accessibility pop up! The Durham Arts Council School is in the spotlight with "Our... Details
Pregame Fridays!
305 S Dillard St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Every Friday at Club Era they pick a spotlight artist playlist. All you need to do is show up on the dance floor with your moves and vibes! Details
The Death of Baijiashan | Memory Project: 'Living the Pandemic' series
2020 Campus Dr
Durham, North Carolina 27708
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The Death of Baijiashan | Memory Project: 'Living the Pandemic' series
AMES Presents: Living the Pandemic film series Featuring New Works from The Folk Memory Project, Caochangdi, ChinaThe Death of... Details
Pass the Aux
705 Willard St
Durham, NC 27701
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Free live hip hop. Details
Open Mic Comedy Night at Durty Bull
206 Broadway st. #104
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Open Mic Comedy Night at Durty Bull
Join in every Friday from 8pm-11pm at Durty Bull for a night of laughs. Check out local aspiring comics as they test out there material and... Details
Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company
752 Ninth St
Durham, North Carolina 27705
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Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company
Sing karaoke with your friends, guaranteed good time! Details
Storytime at Barnes and Noble
5400 New Hope Commons
Durham, North Carolina 27707
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All ages are welcome! Brief activity to follow. Usually 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Call or check the schedule. Details
BOOM Club: The Rail Residency
300 Blackwell St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Durham, NC — BOOM Club, a new Arts Organization dedicated to providing resources for electronic musicians, is excited to announce the... Details
Nasher Museum 20th Anniversary Celebration
2001 Campus Dr
Durham, North Carolina 27705
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Nasher Museum 20th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate two decades of creativity and community at the Nasher Museum 20th Anniversary Celebration! Join us Saturday, October 18, 2025, as... Details
Outdoor Movie Series @Crank Arm Durham Saturdays at Dark
620 Fernway Ave
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Outdoor Movie Series @Crank Arm Durham Saturdays at Dark
Every Saturday for 12 weeks Crank Arm will have outdoor movies playing on their 16 foot screen on the patio / side yard area. Plenty of... Details
