Things to Do in Durham this Week

Weekly Events in Durham

(March 2 - March 8)

Welcome to a comprehensive guide of weekly events in Durham – from Broadway shows to intimate performances, serene river paddles to art exhibits, dance parties, food tours and more. Start here to plan your perfect week.

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Noteworthy Events in Durham this Week

Hayti Heritage Film Festival at Hayti Heritage Center

• The Hayti Heritage Film Festival (HHFF) is a teaching festival as well as a celebration of cinematic works from filmmakers of African descent with particular consideration given to Southern, Black stories and storytellers. For over a three decades, the Hayti Heritage Film Festival (HHFF) has showcased Southern Black cinema—centering stories that challenge, affirm, and expand cultural narratives. This year’s expanded program commits more deeply to HHFF’s mission to serve as a teaching festival designed to educate, inspire, and uplift the next generation of southern storytellers. With post-screening discussions, artist talks, and tributes, the festival weaves themes of memory, migration, and Black futurism into an unmissable experience for cinephiles and changemakers alike.
• March 4-7th
• Tickets required

AfterHours: Mystery at Museum of Life and Science

• They need YOU to uncover the truth behind a mystery of groundbreaking proportions! As forensic scientists, authors, and mystery enthusiasts attending the biggest convention of the year, you learn that everything is not what it seems. Sharpen your wits, dust off your forensic kits, and put your best detective skills to the test! Alongside a cast of characters, it’s up to you and your team of investigators to find out “who dunnit!"
  
• Thursday, March 5
• 6:30 pm
• Admission: $40-$45
• 21+ only

The Winks & Rouge Cabaret Burlesque and Drag Open Stage - 2000s Style! at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• The burlesque and drag open stage where seasoned performers and rising artist come together to captivate all your wondering senses!
• Ready to unleash your inhibitions with a tantalizing twist of burlesque and drag? Get ready for a night where desires ignite and fantasies come to life on our diverse stage, all themed around the 2000s!
• From seasoned performers to fresh faces, we offer variety, diversity, and creativity for all. New to burlesque shows? This is the perfect place to start!
• Thursday, March 5
• 8 pm
• Admission: $13 advance, $15 at the door

Women's History Month Guided Tour of Pauli Murray's Childhood Home at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

• Explore the childhood home of a twentieth-century human rights activist, legal scholar, author, labor organizer, poet, Episcopal priest, multiracial Black, LGBTQ+ Durhamite who lived one of the most remarkable lives of the 20th century. Through the interactive exhibits, conversation, and storytelling, our Executive Director, Angela Thorpe Mason will focus on key pieces of Pauli Murray's life and legacy in the Women's movement. Visitors will be guided through the interior exhibit and historic space, and time for questions and interactive reflection will be included in the time spent together.
• Advance registration is required and space is limited. We recommend purchasing tickets at least 24 hours in advance.
• Children are always welcome to attend guided tours, but must be supervised by an adult.
• All are welcome at the Pauli Murray Center. Please see the accessibility page for more details.
• Saturday, March 7
• Admission: Ticket price incl. booking fee$11.34 - $21.69

Small Town Murder Podcast at Carolina Theatre

• Comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman are taking their hit podcast, “Small Town Murder,” on the road! Each week, they look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In-depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts’ comedic spin on the whole thing. Shut up, and give me murder!
• Friday, March 6
• 8 pm

Holi at Durham Central Park

• Viceroy Durham presents Holi at Durham Central Park! Join a celebration of colors, spring, light, love, and community! Throw colors, eat and drink, make friends, and dance your heart out! Admission is free and open to the public. They will have colors, food, and drinks for purchase onsite. *Note: please do not bring outside colors* *All Ages Welcome*
• Saturday, March 7
• 2 pm
• Free

Multi-Day Events

Duke Baseball v. Notre Dame at Duke

• Friday, March 6 at 5 pm
  
• Saturday, March 7 at 1 pm
• Sunday, March 8 at 1 pm

Bull City Open Pickleball Tournament at Piney Wood Park

• Join the Durham Parks Foundation at the only tournament in Durham that supports the sport of Pickleball. Proceeds from the Bull City Open go towards improving and expanding Pickleball in Durham.
• March 6-8

Kayfabe at The Fruit

• Kayfabe is a puppet wrestling entertainment spectacular written, directed, and designed by Josh Rice. Table-top puppetry meets pro wrestling meets a rock show! High art meets low art meets Samuel Beckett! This frenetic frenzy of puppet wrestling action is an absurdist meta-fictional love letter to professional wrestling and puppetry.
• Philosopher Roland Barthes wrote, “the function of the wrestler is not to win; it is to go exactly through the motions that are expected of him.” What is expected of a puppet when the persona of Dr. Kiss, and the tropes and trappings of the professional wrestling world are thrust upon them, as they barrel toward their destiny as the main event of PuppetMania?
• Expect the unexpected when form meets function, when reality and fantasy collide, when the lines between real and fake blur—this is Kayfabe.
• Appropriate for all audiences.
• March 5-6
• 7:30 pm
• Admission: $25-$40

NC Rare & Vintage Tap Event at The Glass Jug Downtown

• Glass Jug is celebrating NC Rare & Vintage coming back with some rare and vintage pours of their own!
• Drop by the weekend of March 5-7 and experience 3 vintage limited-release Glass Jug beers:
• 2022 BBA Quadratic - our delectable Belgian Quad
• 2024 BBA Mole Deviation - Imperial Stout with several types of chili peppers, cinnamon, clove, cocoa nibs & vanilla
• 2025 Absolute Magnitude - Barrel Aged Mixed-Culture Golden Sour with Raspberry, Blackberry, and Strawberry
• March 5-7

"Her Heart is Slowly Breaking:" a Women's History Tour of Stagville at Historic Stagville

• Explore the resistance, resilience, love, and labor of enslaved women on one of the largest plantations in North Carolina.
• This March, visit Historic Stagville for a special guided tour of the Bennehan House and grounds featuring the stories of enslaved women from Stagville. This tour highlights the lives of Phoebe Bennehan, Anna Bell, Emma Turner Henderson, and more. Their personal stories, reconstructed with careful research, illuminate the experiences of countless women who endured bondage in North Carolina.
• This tour will be offered each Saturday in March, at 11 am, in recognition of Women's History Month.
• This tour is intended for adult visitors. It includes content about violence, sexual violence, and family separation. Tours will last about 1 hour. The tour will include walking and standing, both indoors and outdoors, including walking over grass, gravel, and uneven surfaces.
• Registration is required and limited spaces are available
• Admission: $10

Drafts of the Bull: Craft Beer and Food Tour at Entrance of Brightleaf Square

• Discover the heart of Durham’s craft beer culture with an immersive brewery tour that blends rich flavor and local history. Whether you’re a seasoned beer lover or simply curious, this tour offers an authentic taste of the city—full of character, craftsmanship, and that unmistakable Durham charm. Cheers to an unforgettable experience!
• Your tour begins at Clouds Brewing, where they’ve been brewing since 2014 focusing on German-inspired, American-made bold brews and pub fare. From there, you’ll head to Crank Arm Brewing, a place that’s been focused on bikes and beer since 2013. The next stop is Flying Bull Beer Company who is focused on building community here in Durham through warm hospitality, great food and even better beer. The last stop is Atomic Clock Brewing Company known for innovative brews and a focus on perfection.
• By the end of this tour, you’ll have experienced not just Durham’s best brews, but also the passion and creativity that make this city have such an amazing brewery scene. Bring a friend, meet some new ones, and enjoy this wonderful city with us.
• Every Saturday and Sunday
• 1 pm
• Admission: $75

Discovering West Point: Historic Walking Tour at West Point on the Eno

• Have you ever wondered about the lives of the people who were here before you? At West Point on the Eno, explore the complex histories of our own backyard. West Point on the Eno is not your typical historical site. It's not a battleground for major wars, nor the birthplace of presidents. Instead, it's a vivid tapestry of everyday yet extraordinary lives from Durham's past. Here, the routine of mill workers, the creativity of people like photographer Hugh Mangum, and the stories within the historic house are discovered and shared. These are tales of ordinary people whose lives, like yours, are extraordinary in their own right. Discover a different kind of history at West Point on the Eno, where the extraordinary is found in the ordinary. Take a guided walking tour of West Point on the Eno's historic park.
• Tours leave on the hour at 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Registration is required. Dogs are allowed on hikes but are not permitted inside historic buildings unless a registered service animal.
• Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through May 31
• Free

Guided Spirits Tasting Tour at Liberty & Plenty Distillery

• Join a brand ambassador from Liberty & Plenty Distillery for a guided tour of the production facility and Rickhouse in Downtown Durham to learn the basics of how spirits are made. Every tour includes a tasting of Liberty & Plenty Distillery's rums, vodkas, gins and whiskies.
• Every Friday at 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM and every Saturday at 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM
• Admission: $20

Pre-Theatre Menu at Alley Twenty Six

• Durham’s Alley Twenty Six offers a Pre-Theatre Menu from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. The three-course menu includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. An example menu includes a mandatory green salad or chilled crab rangoon dip for the first course; ricotta gnocchi or shrimp roll for the second course; and for dessert, Mexican chocolate pot de crème or St. Angel Triple Crème Cheese. Price: $40. The menu and prices change based on season and ingredient availability.
• Through June 30th

$1.50 Oysters at Alley Twenty Six

• Durham’s Alley Twenty Six is now offering $1.50 raw oyster special from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. A selection of oysters are sourced from North Carolina and often Canada, Virginia or elsewhere along the East Coast and served with cocktail sauce, Mignonette sauce and lemon. Bar seats are available first come, first serve or make a reservation at alleytwentysix.com.
• Through June 30th

Monday, March 2

5 p.m.

Arts & Drafts at Beer Study Durham

6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Crunk Club DRM presents: Crank Arm Durham RUN at Crank Arm Brewing Durham

7 p.m.

Monday Night Trivia at Aloft Durham Downtown

Not Rocket Science Trivia at Fizzwerks

Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

7:30 p.m.

The MOST Open Mic (Monday Moans) at West End Wine Bar

The Devines Intervention Comedy Open Mic at Devine's Restaurant and Bar

Tuesday, March 3

10 a.m.

Tuesday Moves at Live at Bay 7

12 p.m.

Craft & Draft Teacher Workday at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

2 p.m.

Pints at The Glass Jug Downtown

4 p.m.

Duke Baseball v. Gardner Webb at Duke

5 p.m.

Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities

6 p.m.

TBS 1st Tuesday Blues Jam at The Blue Note Grill

“Artful Evenings” Artist in Residence Series @ JB Duke Hotel at JB Duke Hotel

The Glass Jog Run Club - Winter Series at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

Adult Coloring Night at Hi-Wire Brewing

Gentle Yoga Flow at ReCity Network

Music Bingo Night at Glass Jug Downtown

Glass Jog Run Club - Spring Series at The Glass Jug Beer Lab

Women on the Wall at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

BYOV w/ Jaffar (Bring Your Own Vinyl Night) at Rubies on Five Points

6:30 p.m.

Beginners Line Dancing Class at Mystic Farm & Distiller

7 p.m.

Monday Night Trivia at Aloft Durham Downtown

Karaoke Night at the bar @DBCo

Trivia at Beer Study Durham (back room)

Not Rocket Science Trivia at DSSOLVR Durham

Video Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

7:30 p.m.

Dirty Dancing in Concert at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

8 p.m.

Queer Country Night at The Pinhook

Wednesday, March 4

9:30 a.m.

Duke Reproductive Justice Conference at Duke University West Campus - Penn Pavilion

11 a.m.

Guided Tour of Pauli Murray's Childhood Home at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

11:30 a.m.

Shuffle: Nappy Head Funk Army at Hub RTP Stage

4 p.m.

Distortion Hemp Beverage 420 Happy Hour at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

5 p.m.

Duke Women's Lacrosse v. Boston College at Duke

Wine Wednesday! Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham

5:30 p.m.

Kids Science workshop - Make a self-flowing fountain that seems to defy gravity at SEEDS

6 p.m.

Carolina Filmmakers Happy Hour at Motorco/Parts & Labor

Sea Glass Succulent Trio Workshop @ JB Duke Hotel at JB Duke Hotel

6:30 p.m.

Mahjong Night at The Glass Jug Downtown

Crank Arm DURHAM Wednesday Night Ride at Crank Arm Brewing Durham

Trivia Night at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

7 p.m.

Hammered Trivia at Hi Wire brewing

Signature Wine Tasting at Zinc House Winery & Brewery

Trivia Night at Mystic Farm & Distillery

Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Music Bingo at the bar @DBCo

Brett Chambers Open Mic at The Blue Note Grill

Music Mashup Trivia at Fizzwerks

7:30 p.m.

Attack on Titan - The Official Concert at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

8 p.m.

Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Arcade

Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery

Thursday, March 5

10 a.m.

Invasive Removal Workday at West Point on the Eno

2 p.m.

NCCU Women's Basketball v. South Carolina State at NCCU

5 p.m.

NCCU Men's Basketball v. South Carolina State at NCCU

Forgotten Road Ales Tap Night at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

6 p.m.

Intro To Jewelry Making, STACKING RINGS at Liberty Arts Studio

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

6:30 p.m.

AfterHours: Mystery at Museum of Life and Science

Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night at Mystic Farm & Distillery

Decolonizing Yoga at Duke Park

Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Sapphic Happy Hour at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar

Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

7 p.m.

Thursday Trivia at Baryo

Crank Arm Durham Presents: Level up and Sip at Crank Arm Brewing Durham

Trivia Night at Beer Tooth Taproom

Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull Brewing

7:30 p.m.

Trivia Night w/Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square

8 p.m.

The Winks & Rouge Cabaret Burlesque and Drag Open Stage - 2000s Style! at Durty Bull Brewing Company

Music Trivia Bingo with Stormie Daie! at The Velvet Hippo

Queer-Eoke at Club ERA

Friday, March 6

Events at Club Era

• 7-10 p.m. - Pregame Fridays!
  
  
• 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Freaky Fridays

10 a.m.

Tasting at Counter Culture Coffee 🫶

6 p.m.

The Duke Street Dogs at The Blue Note Grill

7 p.m.

Live Vinyl Spinning by PhDJ Every 1st & 3rd Friday! at Beer Study Durham

7:30 p.m.

Nashville Songwriters at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

8 p.m.

Small Town Murder Podcast at Carolina Theatre

Live at Live at Bay 7

9 p.m.

Discip at The Fruit

Heated: A Heated Rivalry Dance Party at Motorco Music Hall

Hush Hush Improv Comedy at Mettlesome Theatre

Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company Taproom

9:30 p.m.

Friday Night Shift DJ Dance Party! at The Velvet Hippo

First Friday Latin Nights! at The Velvet Hippo

Saturday, March 7

Guided Walking Tours with Triangle Adventures

• 2 p.m. - Historic Downtown Durham Walking Tour
• 4 p.m. - Durham African American History Tour
• 6 p.m. - Downtown Durham True Crime Tour

8 a.m.

parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park

Cars and Coffee at Corner of Miami and Page

9 a.m.

Durham Farmers’ Market at Pavilion at Durham Central Park

South Durham Farmer's Market at Hub RTP

9:30 a.m.

ESPN College Game Day Duke v. UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium

10 a.m.

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's 🫶

Walk-In Saturday at Welcome Tattoo 🫶

11 a.m.

Storytime at Barnes and Noble New Hope Commons: Kids Stage

20th Anniversary Open House at Emily K Center

Drop-In Make Your Own Body Fragrance at Bright Black. 🫶

12 p.m.

Bourbon & Charcuterie at Mystic Farm & Distillery

Grill Out at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works

Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities

12:30 p.m.

Durham for STEM Education - Hands-On Hydraulics - Build Moving Machines with Fluid Power at Cecy's Gallery & Studios

1 p.m.

Kids Build It! at Nailed It DIY Studio Durham

1:30 p.m.

Four Mothers: A Global Perspective on Parenting & Support at Durham County Main Library Auditorium

1:45 p.m.

Downtown Durham Food Tour with Taste Carolina at Visitor Info Center 🫶

2 p.m.

Holi @ Durham Central Park at Durham Central Park

3 p.m.

Casual Chaos 4 Person Silly Smash Bros. Ultimate Casual Video Game Competition at Gizmo Brew Works - Durham Taproom

4 p.m.

Chocolate & Bourbon Pairing Class at Mystic Farm & Distillery

6:30 p.m.

LUEWWD XX: LUEWWD Family Values at Motorco Music Hall

Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium

7 p.m.

Medieval Night featuring live music of Joseph Finch at Honeygirl Meadery

Onyx Club Boys — Gypsy Jazz, Swing at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen

7:30 p.m.

Fancy Gap at Live at Bay 7

8 p.m.

Durham Ghost Walk at Fate & Folklore

9 p.m.

Blind Tigers Live Band Karaoke at Rubies on Five Points

9:30 p.m.

Saturday Night Dance Party at The Velvet Hippo

10 p.m.

Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat! at Club ERA

Sunday, March 8

10 a.m.

International Women's Day Workout at The Glass Jug Downtown

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's 🫶

11:30 a.m.

Yoga @ The Winery at Zinc House Winery & Brewery

12 p.m.

Dungeons & Drafts at The Glass Jug Downtown

12:15 p.m.

Public Tour of Duke Chapel at Duke University Chapel

1 p.m.

Cajun Brunch Fundraiser, Featuring the Oyayas Cajun Band at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen

Savory Sunday - Bloody Marys with ALL the Fixins at Liberty & Plenty Distillery

2 p.m.

Botanical Teacup Candle Workshop at Redhead Hemp Durham

Crank Arm Durham Sunday Dog Walk at Crank Arm Durham

Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull Brewing Company

3 p.m.

Craft Club & Supply Swap at Glass Jug Downtown

5 p.m.

Square Dance at Bay 7 (American Tobacco Campus)

5:30 p.m.

Lager & Mexican Dinner at Bull City Burger and Brewery

7 p.m.

Ben Quad at Stanczyks

Manhattan Chamber Players at Baldwin Auditorium

8 p.m.

Beer Study Film Club: Featuring The Weird World Of Cult Cinema at Beer Study Durham

Running Art Exhibits

Jordan Abdur-Ra’oof Exhibition: Life of Service at Durham Visitor Information Center 🫶

• Photographer Jordan Abdur-Ra’oof has transformed the Visitor Info Center to an ode to Durham hospitality. His exhibition, Life is Service, highlights community, connection, and hospitality, showcasing people from beloved local businesses. Add a stop to the Visitor Info Center to check off a Love Durham spot as part of the Creative Challenge!
• The Visitor Info Center is open every Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.
• Free

Hoopla at Golden Belt Artists

• The bigger the hoops, the more influential the person. Taking up physical space has always been powerful— especially in a world where political space is limited. Internationally published artist Perrin Marie is creating a series of hoop skirts and accessories adorned with recycled materials that make noise— not always just a gentle swish swish, but the clink of bottles, the chime of cans, and a whole lot of presence. It's a fashionable revolution. Through this work, Perrin empowers individuals to take up space, skirt the issues, and make HOOPLA (get it?).
• Mid-Show Reception: February 20
• Closing Reception: March 20
• Through March 31
• Free

Anne Heartt Gregory: Horizons at 5 Points Gallery

• 5 Points Gallery announces the upcoming exhibit by Anne Heartt Gregory titled Horizons. These new works are vibrant renditions of abstract landscapes that imply moving to higher ground. Terrains shift from orange to blue making distant vistas appear within reach. What’s just over the horizon? You are invited to come discover for yourself.
• Join the Third Friday Reception on February 20 from 6–9pm to meet the artist and experience this new body of work. Enjoy the varied creations of ten Triangle-based artists working in painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture.
• February 19- March 15
• Free

"We Built This" Exhibit at James E. Shepard Library

• The James E. Shepard Library hosts Preservation NC's "We Built This," which is a traveling exhibit and educational program highlighting the often-overlooked African American craftspeople who built North Carolina's historic structures. The exhibit showcases stories of skilled builders, architects, and enslaved laborers who contributed to landmarks, HBCUs, and churches.
• February 15- March 31
• Free

Art Exhibit — Dis/orient: Contemporary Art of the Asian Diaspora at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

• A focused exhibition that examines how artists of Asian descent confront long-standing stereotypes embedded in the word “Orient.” Rooted in Western imperialism, the term historically enforced a sense of distance and “otherness” that continues to shape cultural perceptions today. Dis/orient brings together artists who use humor, memory, tradition, and personal narrative to challenge this legacy and illuminate the richness and multiplicity of the Asian diaspora.
• “Dis/orient invites viewers to look beyond the flattened idea of a single ‘Orient’ and instead appreciate the complexity, humor, and emotional depth that define contemporary Asian diasporic art,” said Julianne Miao, curatorial associate at the Nasher Museum. “Each artist brings a distinct perspective, reminding us that identity is never monolithic. It is lived, questioned, and continually reshaped.”
• Tu-Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Su 12-5 p.m.
  
• January 4- July 19

Art Exhibition — Labor&Materials and The Intuitionist at 21c Museum Hotel Durham

• 21c Durham is unveiling two new exhibitions with Labor & Materials and The Intuitionist. The exhibitions feature a thematic group exhibition of 67 multi-media artworks by 40 artists from across the globe exploring the evolution of industry and labor in the 21st century and a two-person exhibition of paintings by Atlanta-based artist Xavier Daniels and Toronto-based artist Natia Lemay.
  
• June 12- May 31
• Free