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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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MysteryRealm Film Series

Get ready to unravel the crime, piece together the clues, and track down a criminal. Can you put an end to the villainy? Welcome to MysteryRealm.

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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 follows this historic pattern, using the liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer and featuring choral and organ music from the English cathedral tradition, led by the Chapel's Evensong Singers.Parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis in the Bryan Center garage at 125 Science Drive. ADA parking is available in the Bryan Center Surface...

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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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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.S. Bach: Mass and Motets

This concert features larger-scale works, including Bach's famous motets "Komm, Jesu," "komm, Singet dem Herrn," and "Der Geist hilft unser... Details

Mystery Ranch

Active since 2015, Mystery Ranch united with a shared love of the more off-the-beaten-path and forgotten records of the “Nashville Sound”... Details

Crones of Anarchy

Crones band members, Darby Odom, Sandee Washington, and Ann Shrago, know how to rock! With their soulful vocals, badass harmonies,... Details

Keith Ganz Quartet featuring Steve Cardenas

Guitarist/arranger/producer Keith Ganz is a 2019 GRAMMY® nominee known for his uniquely melodic voice on both electric and acoustic... Details

Moon Dog Comedy Night

A hilarious and fun Stand Up Comedy Show. This show will feature the best up and coming local talent in North Carolina. Put together by the... Details

Jambalaya Soul Slam I-85 Lyric Slam

Instead of turning the stage over to the poets, they are turning it over to music lovers, the karaoke die hards, the shower pop stars, and... Details

Moodboard: James Bangura / Hush Hush / Ebony Red

Party Illegal and Uymami present MOODBOARD JAMES BANGURA (DC) HUSH HUSH (CHI) EBONY RED TREEE CITY B2B UYMAMI Open decks at 8:30pm,... Details

Jody Wisternoff (extended set)

Jody Wisternoff is best known as one half of the electronic music duo Way Out West, and also as a solo producer of dance music spanning... Details

Saturday Night Dance Party

Join in on the roof in downtown Durham every weekend for a Saturday Night Dance Party with the best DJs in the Triangle! Dance the night... Details

Pocho Party, Vol. 2

Chef Oscar Diaz is throwing a birthday bash - and you’re on the list. Join Pocho Party, Vol. 2: an after-hours anniversary celebration at... Details

Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat!

Every Saturday is a dance party, and every Saturday is a New ERA! Club ERA gives you a new Dj with a drag show, and a good drink to match... Details

Noche de Rumba

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