Things to Do in Durham this Week

Weekly Events in Durham

(November 3 - November 9)

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

John Fogerty at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

• John Fogerty is a true American treasure. As founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty’s career spans 50 years and he is hailed as one of the most influential musicians in rock history. As the writer, singer and producer of numerous classic hits including “Born on the Bayou”, “Green River”, “Proud Mary”, and “Bad Moon Rising”, Fogerty is a Grammy winner who has been honored as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists, 100 Greatest Songwriters, and 100 Greatest Singers by Rolling Stone. Earning induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Baseball Hall of Fame, he is also a New York Times best-selling author for his memoir, Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music. In January 2023 he regained control over his works, acquiring majority interest of his worldwide publishing rights from Concord. Currently on a worldwide Celebration Tour, Fogerty is now performing his classic songs, with his two sons, for the first time since owning his catalog of songs which have resonated with fans for over five decades.
• Wednesday, November 5
• 7:30 pm

Storm Relief for Jamaica featuring Superchunk / Mountain Goats (Solo) / Dub Addis / Rosali (Solo)/ DJ Ras J at Motorco Music Hall

• All proceeds benefit the Rockhouse Foundation.
• Thursday, November 6
• 7 pm
• Admission: $25+

An Arboretum Grows: A Walking History Tour of the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

• Join curator Paul Jones on a series of walking tours to learn how the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum has developed over the past 40 years from an overgrown woodland to the enchanting garden it is today. Experience the changing seasons as you hear stories about early landscaping ideas, plant collecting trips to China and Japan and the people and projects that shaped its early years of development. Each date will cover a different aspect of the Arboretum’s history. Topics discussed on this walk include working with Sister Cities International to build the tea pavilion, the magic of moss, the contributions of an incredible horticulturist and the creation of a Japanese garden.
• Friday, November 7
• 10 am
• Admission: $22

Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

• Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray is a 90-minute, 1-square-mile tour around the historic West End Neighborhood of Durham. Tour goers will visit 5 stops and be inspired by Pauli Murray's legacy and the unique contributions of the Fitzgerald family and other community members to the educational, economic, and cultural fabric of Durham.
• Whistle Stop Tours and Conductors share emancipation strategies from the voices of a Black Civil War soldier, the Freedman Schools movement, and from unsung s/hero Pauli Murray - a relentless pioneer and activist of Black civil rights, women's rights, and LGBTQ rights.
• For the safety and enjoyment of all participants on the tour, please be advised that the tour route includes two moderate hills (one ascending and one descending), limited public sidewalks, and uneven ground.
• Saturday, November 8
• 10 am
• Admission: $38

Thrift-A-Bull Vintage & Craft Market at Kotuku Surf Club

• Cozy season is in full swing over at Kotuku Surf Club, so hang out for yummy drinks from all your favorite bartenders, tasty food from La Taqueria Dominguez food truck, Tarot and Astrology readings, and all your favorite vintage and craft vendors to help you keep cozy and get fully prepped for the holiday season! Admission is always free and kids and dogs are welcome
• Saturday, November 8
• Noon
• Free

Black Violin at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

• Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began—transformed and reimagined. Each powerful performance invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys, discovering that even as we evolve, we’re often drawn back to our roots with renewed purpose.
• From high school orchestra classmates to groundbreaking artists, Black Violin’s path reflects resilience, creativity, and the courage to challenge expectations. With their Black Violin Foundation reaching over 100,000 students each year, they’re building a legacy that transcends the stage, inspiring a new generation to dream boldly. Join them for an unforgettable night that celebrates growth, music, and the beauty of coming full circle.
• Saturday, November 8
• 7:30 pm

Multi-Day Events

Carolina Gold: Black Southern Writers Conference at American Underground

• This year Griot and Grey Owl is bringing together some of the South’s most powerful writers, scholars, and authors—Nnena Freelon, Pierce Freelon, Crystal Wilkinson, Glenis Redmond, Donovan Livingston, Kiana Alexander, Cortland Gilliam, Cedric Tillman, Kelly Starling Lyons, Kamal E. Bell, and many more.
• Across three unforgettable days, expect:
• Panels & Workshops – Gullah Geechee Legacy & Literature, Freelancing While Black, Kid Lit: Seeds & Sowers, Queer in Publishing, Writing Romance with Southern Grit, and more at the American Underground Durham (9am–5pm).
• The Black Southern Book Fair – Saturday, Nov 8 at American Underground (9am–5pm).
• Performances & Readings – including a Nikki Giovanni Tribute.
• Community & Conversation – Porch Talk with the Elders, a closing brunch, and space to connect.
• November 7-9
• Tickets required

NC Comicon at Durham Convention Center

• With its creator-focused vision and intimate, all-encompassing atmosphere, NC Comicon is a prime destination for fans and creators of all walks and passions to learn, celebrate, and share in a wide variety of interests and fandoms, from comics to cosplay, gaming, film, animation, design, and more. Regardless of age or experience level, all are invited and welcome at NC Comicon!
• November 8-9
• Admission: $52.65; Free for children 11 and under

NC Comicon After-Party at Boxcar Bar + Arcade

• Not all heroes wear capes, but they *are* ready for cocktails after the con! Assemble your crime-fighting team at Boxcar for the official NC Comicon After-Party, Saturday & Sunday (November 8th & 9th) from noon - midnight
• Keep your cosplay on for the Costume Contests! Winners get fun prizes (announced at 8PM both nights)
• Enjoy specialty food and drink specials (catered mostly to GI Joe, Deadpool, & Wolverine - make an educated wish whether chimichangas are involved)
• Get lit for less with discounts on shots, buckets, bottles, & THC seltzers
• November 8-9
• Free

Durham Pottery Tour 2025 at Varous Durham County Locations

• The Durham Pottery Tour showcases Durham’s lively pottery scene with an open studio tour the second weekend of November. Now in its twelfth year, the Tour welcomes visitors to explore thirty studios across the county.
• Meet the artists, ask questions, and see the wide range of work that can be created from clay.
• Pottery will be available for purchase at all Tour locations.
• To preview work and to plan your open-studio route, visit the website.
• November 8-9
• Free

Scrap Paper Shakespeare presents: Titus Andronicus at Shadowbox Studio

• The earliest tragedy and the earliest Roman play attributed to Shakespeare.
• October 31- November 9
• Admission: $30+, $20+ for seniors, students, & artists

Thanksgiving: History & Legacy Tours at Bennett Place

• The modern Thanksgiving holiday stems from a mid-19th century campaign by Sara Josepha Hale for the adoption of a national thanksgiving holiday. President Abraham Lincoln created the federal holiday in 1863 during the American Civil War.
• So how did our Thanksgiving narrative come to focus on a fantastical meal shared between colonists and American Indians? What messages did Americans hope to convey with the Thanksgiving holiday? What were some popular Thanksgiving foods of generations past?
• Most Saturdays in November, Bennett Place staff lead guided tours that explore the history & legacy of this Civil War era federal holiday. These tours include a living history component, preparing a 19th-century dish within the Bennett's kitchen.
• November 1-29
• Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors, military/veterans, children

Lutra Brunch Pop-up at Cheeni

• Lutra Cafe and Bakery, the popular Durham-based bakery known for its sweet and savory buns, will host a weekly Sunday brunch at Durham's Cheeni restaurant. The brunch pop-up at Cheeni will give diners a chance to taste Lutra's expanded cafe menu months before chef-owner Chris McLaurin opens Lutra's counter-service restaurant at American Tobacco Campus by the end of 2025. Sunday brunch will be offered from 8-11 a.m. The brunch menu includes the sweet and savory buns, breakfast sandwich, biscuits and gravy, bread pudding, granola bowl, 100-layer hash browns and more.
• Sunday Brunch | June 8-September 28
• 8am-11am

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

$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.
• July 26-Sept 30

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 chicken-fried cauliflower for the first course; farro risotto or steamed mussels for the second course; and for dessert, Mexican chocolate pot de crème or St. Angel Triple Crème Cheese. The menu and prices change based on season and ingredient availability.
• July 26-Sept 30

Studio Ghibli Film Series at Carolina Theatre

• For decades, Studio Ghibli has created breathtakingly beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through masterful storytelling and stunning visuals. Experience the wonder of these groundbreaking, beloved animated films.
• July 30 -Dec 13

Monday, November 3

5 p.m.

Arts & Drafts at Beer Study Durham

6 p.m.

Disc Golf Putting League at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

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.

FREE Fun da’MENTal Trivia! at Ment Beverage Co.

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

8 p.m.

Andmoreagain Presents: Treasure Pains at Rubies on Five Points

Tuesday, November 4

5 p.m.

Yaki Tuesday at Dashi

Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities

6 p.m.

TBS 1st Tuesday Blues Jam at The Blue Note Grill

Sip & Stitch with Snuggly Monkey at The Durham Hotel

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

7 p.m.

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

8 p.m.

Simone Baron & Arco Belo at The Fruit

Queer Country Night at The Pinhook

Tye Tribbett: We Outside Tour at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, November 5

11 a.m.

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

3 p.m.

Durham Farmers’ Market at Pavilion at Durham Central Park

5 p.m.

Wine Wednesday! Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham

6 p.m.

Horton Grove Hike at Horton Grove Preserve

Carolina Filmmakers Happy Hour at Motorco/Parts & Labor

6:30 p.m.

Crank Arm DURHAM Wednesday Night Ride at Crank Arm Brewing Durham

Trivia Night at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

7 p.m.

Nicole Mitchell + Daniel Levin - Solos and Duos at Shadowbox Studio

Duke Football Radio Show and Tailgate Dinner at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

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

Old School Bingo Night – Every Wednesday Night at DSSOLVR

Music Mashup Trivia at Fizzwerks

7:30 p.m.

John Fogerty at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

English Country Dance at Reality Center

8 p.m.

Monster Rally / RUMTUM at The Pinhook

Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Arcade

Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery

Thursday, November 6

5 p.m.

Motorcycle Community Gathering at Pour Taproom

Durham Literacy Center 40th Anniversary Gala at The Cotton Room at Golden Belt

5:30 p.m.

Walking Club with Bull City Strollers at Glass Jug Downtown

6 p.m.

Families Moving Forward CFC Annual Gala and Live Auction at The Cookery

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

Dungeons n' Drafts at DSSOLVR Durham

6:30 p.m.

Decolonizing Yoga at Duke Park

Sapphic Happy Hour at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar

Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

7 p.m.

Storm Relief for Jamaica featuring Superchunk / Mountain Goats (Solo) / Dub Addis / Rosali (Solo)/ DJ Ras J at Motorco Music Hall

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

Eagles Nest Jam featuring NCCU Jazz at Missy Lanes

Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull Brewing

7:30 p.m.

The Wailin' Jennys at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

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

8 p.m.

Music Trivia Bingo with Stormie Daie! at The Velvet Hippo

Queer-Eoke at Club ERA

Friday, November 7

Events at Club Era

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

10 a.m.

An Arboretum Grows: A Walking History Tour of the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Durham Community Day at Museum of Life and Science

Tasting at Counter Culture Coffee

12 p.m.

Friday Co-Working Social at The Glass Jug Downtown

6 p.m.

TGIF: Family Game Night at The Durham

The Duke Street Dogs at The Blue Note Grill

Friday Night Live Music on the Lawn at Bull McCabe's Irish Pub

6:30 p.m.

NCCU Women's Basketball v. UNC Wilmington at NCCU

7 p.m.

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

7:30 p.m.

Wanda Sykes: Please & Thank You Tour at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

8 p.m.

Broken Records: Musical Comedy Improv at Mettlesome Theater

andmoreagain presents -- Angel Du$t, Ovlov at Motorco Music Hall

9 p.m.

First Friday Latin Nights at The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge

Hush Hush Improv Comedy at Mettlesome Theatre

Well Seasoned - comedy at Mettlesome Theatre

Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company Taproom

Saturday, November 8

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.

South Durham Farmer's Market at Hub RTP

Durham Farmers’ Market at Pavilion at Durham Central Park

parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park

9 a.m.

South Durham Farmer's Market at Hub RTP

2025 Walk in Their Shoes at Southern Boundaries Park

10 a.m.

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

10:30 a.m.

Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

11 a.m.

UCAN’s Harvest Festival & Boston Butt Fundraiser at Catawba Trail Farm

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

12 p.m.

Thrift-A-Bull Vintage & Craft Market at Kotuku Surf Club

Fonta Flora Turns 12 Celebration at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works

Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities

1 p.m.

Painting Collections: Flowers in Art at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

1:30 p.m.

Duke Men's Basketball v. Western Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium

2 p.m.

NCCU Football v. Norfolk State at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium

The Ciompi Quartet: Cultural Crossroads: Dvořák in America at Baldwin Auditorium

A Midlife Summer’s Dream (OdysseyStage’s NextAct Festival) at Durham Arts Council

2:30 p.m.

Preservation Durham and Pauli Murray: Queer History of Durham Fundraiser at The Pauli Murray Center

5 p.m.

Elodie Farm Dinner at Elodie Farms

6:30 p.m.

Blooms and Brews Flower Arranging Class at Durham Beer Garden

7 p.m.

Snow (OdysseyStage’s NextAct Festival) at PSI Theatre, Durham Arts Council

Les Trois Chats--Hot Club Jazz at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen

7:30 p.m.

Black Violin at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

8 p.m.

Durham Ghost Walk at Fate & Folklore

9 p.m.

Ayybo at The Fruit

9:30 p.m.

Saturday Night Dance Party at The Velvet Hippo

10 p.m.

Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat! at Club ERA

Sunday, November 9

10 a.m.

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

11:30 a.m.

Yoga @ The Winery at Zinc House Winery & Brewer

12 p.m.

Dungeons & Drafts at Glass Jug Downtown

Sunday Dollar Bin Sale for Charity at Rumors Durham

12:15 p.m.

Public Tour of Duke Chapel at Duke University Chapel

1 p.m

Duke Women's Basketball v. Holy Cross at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Woody Ethnobotany at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

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

2 p.m.

Hello, Armadillo (OdysseyStage’s NextAct Festival) at PSI Theatre, Durham Arts Council

Hot Wax on Tap at Bright Black.

Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull Brewing Company

3 p.m.

Craft Club at Glass Jug Downtown

7 p.m.

Comedian Cliff Cash at The Fruit

8 p.m.

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

Running Art Exhibits

Art Exhibition - Sam van Strien: Traces of Displacement at Golden Belt Gallery

• Durham Art Guild presents Traces of Displacement, an exhibition of works by Sam van Strien, developed during his 2024–25 residency at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in East Tennessee.
• Through rubbings, drawings, laser-cut engravings, and archival texts, van Strien examines the architectural and historical legacy of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). His work reflects on how displacement—of buildings, landscapes, and communities—became a precondition for the accumulation of capital and the reshaping of regional identity.
• A New Deal program that transformed the Tennessee Valley through dams and electrification, the TVA brought both progress and profound loss. Entire towns were submerged, thousands displaced, and vernacular structures uprooted in the name of modernization. Van Strien’s works trace these tensions between infrastructural power and local resilience. Rubbings and engravings of cabins from the Museum of Appalachia, many themselves displaced by flooding, become tactile witnesses to layered histories.
• Screen-printed maps and testimonies appear alongside drawings inspired by Arrowmont’s historic weaving collection, opening dialogues between grids, textures, and material culture in Appalachia. The resulting works interlace architectural impressions, archival fragments, and woven patterns, reflecting on how histories of place are remembered and reimagined.
• Sam van Strien is a visual artist exploring how architecture and capitalism shape urban space. He holds an MFA from Ohio State University and a BA from Central Saint Martins, London. His work has been exhibited internationally, and he will join Indiana University in 2026 as Assistant Professor of Architecture.
• October 26- November 13
• Free

Art Exhibition — Southern Grammar at Ella West Gallery

• A compelling new group exhibition curated by Raleigh-based painter Clarence Heyward featuring work by Jō Baskerville, Jeremy Biggers, and Sam Lao, Southern Grammar explores the legacy, evolution, and unapologetic spirit of the Black South through powerful visual storytelling.
• From Baskerville’s cinematic black-and-white silhouettes, to Biggers’ hyperreal portraits of defiance and dignity, to Lao’s joy-filled tufted works bursting with color and texture—each artist brings a distinct voice to the conversation. Together, their work offers a multifaceted look at identity, memory, and the cultural truths of the American South.
• The exhibition marks Heyward’s curatorial debut and reflects both his eye for emerging excellence and his deep roots in Southern artistic practice.
• Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 12PM–5PM and by appointment
• August 17-November 15
• Free

Art Exhibition — Beverly McIver’s “Notes to Self: Personal Work 1994-2025” at Craven Allen Gallery

• Notes to Self features a selection of new work, as well as seminal paintings, prints and collages on view for the first time. These works were created as part of Beverly Mclver’s personal practice, exploring themes and techniques that would later appear in some of her most recognizable paintings.
• Beverly McIver lives and works in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Known for her expressive self-portraits and intimate family narratives, her work is held in major collections including the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the Baltimore Museum of Art. She has received numerous honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Rome Prize, and, most recently, election as a National Academician by the National Academy of Design. McIver was the subject of the Emmy®-nominated HBO documentary Raising Renee and in 2022 was celebrated with Full Circle, a traveling retrospective organized by the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. She is currently developing an artist residency program, Renny’s Place, in honor of her sister.
• Monday–Friday 9:30 – 6, Saturday 10 – 4
• Reception 9/3, 5-8 p.m.
• Sept. 3- Nov. 15

Jenny Blazing: Beyond at 5 Points Gallery

• 5 Points Gallery is pleased to present "Jenny Blazing: Beyond" an exhibition of abstract landscapes where edges become places of change, where light shifts, colors collide, and new possibilities open. These works push past the familiar, expanding horizons both outward and inward, and invite viewers to see transition not as an ending but as momentum. Rooted in her Carolina surroundings, Blazing’s paintings carry us into spaces of exploration and discovery beyond the known.
• Enjoy the varied works of ten Triangle-based artists in a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture.
• Visit 5 Points Gallery in person or online. All work from the exhibition is available for shipping or pickup. Gallery hours: Thursdays & Fridays 5–9pm, Saturdays 1–9pm. Artists are available to talk about the works. For a private viewing, contact us at info@5pointsgallery.com.
• October 16-November 15
• Free

History Exhibit: Made in the Triangle: The Story of RTP at Museum of Durham History

• This exhibit explores Research Triangle Park’s evolution from its founding to future plans, highlighting key milestones, community perceptions, and global impact, delving into how RTP was built, how it was perceived by surrounding communities, its global influence, and its deep ties to Durham. As a global model for innovation ecosystems, it’s also a story of community impact and international replication.
• Explore the bold vision that gave birth to Research Triangle Park in the midst of North Carolina’s transformation from a struggling agricultural state to a hub of innovation.
• Discover how civic leaders, academics, and businesspeople came together to merge higher education and private enterprise in an unprecedented experiment in economic development.
• Trace how RTP matured, drawing global attention and becoming a magnet for corporations and innovators alike.
• See how today, RTP continues to evolve with the rise of urban tech, new headquarters, and smart growth.
• November 3-21
• Free

Miler Lagos: The Merx Tree at Rubenstein Arts Center Gallery

• This site-specific installation by Colombian artist and engineer Miler Lagos is made of cardboard boxes collected on Duke’s campus, stacked and carved to resemble the base of a Ceiba tree—an ancient and sacred symbol in Mesoamerican and Amazonian cultures. By reshaping discarded cardboard to its pre-processed arboreal form, Lagos confronts viewers with the hidden cost of commerce.
• With the title, Merx, Latin for “merchandise” and derived from the Roman god Mercury (patron of commerce and communication/divination), Lagos imbues his work with a multi-leveled significance. The reclaimed cardboard evokes global systems of trade and transformation. And the Cieba tree connects the shamanic practice of bridging realms by inserting tobacco leaves into its bark to Duke’s historical entanglement with tobacco as a commodity. In this context, The Merx Tree becomes both a reflection of the global impact of distribution, and a monument to the invisible, often spiritual, networks embedded within it.
• Sept 7- Nov 25
• Free

Art Exhibit — The Disobedient Ones at Frederic Jameson Gallery, Friedl Bldg

• Cornelio Campos and Rodrigo Dorfman, two consolidated visual Latino artists living in North Carolina, come together for their first collaborative exhibit. The exhibit will also feature a forum about art and mobility, guided tours, and a film screening as part of the 2025 North Carolina Latin American Film Festival.
• Campos and Dorfman will be exhibiting new paintings created at the intersection of emerging AI technologies and the ongoing challenges of bearing witness to the (im)migrant Latino experience in the Nuevo South. The Disobedient Ones/Los Desobedientes is an attempt to break the rules, challenge assumptions, and search for new definitions of our humanity in a world whose axis and paradigms appear to be disintegrating before our eyes.
• On view Weekdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Cornelio Campos is a self-trained painter and muralist from Mexico who has resided in Durham, North Carolina, since 1990. His paintings and murals reflect on his indigenous Purépecha roots and his immigrant experience in the United States. Campos has exhibited throughout North Carolina, Colombia, Italy, and Mexico, and his work is part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum. He is the first Latino to receive a North Carolina Heritage Award.
• Opening: September 20, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Film Screening: October 4, 6:00 PM
  Forum: October 11 and 12 (TBA)
  Guided Tour: November 7th (TBA)
  Closing Party: December 12. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• September 29- December 12

Art Exhibit — Sherman Fleming: Unsettled at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

• Known for his provocative performances, Sherman Fleming (b. 1953), is an influential multimedia artist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This focused survey gathers works spanning forty years of Fleming’s career, presenting paintings, drawings, ephemera, and documentation of his performances made between 1978–2019.
• Fleming’s works are demonstrations of perseverance, self-control, and conviction. The artist’s main medium is his body, which he uses in myriad ways. His endurance performances span hours and even months and include walking through Philadelphia for a day while carrying an eight-foot-tall wooden phallus along with spending a year wearing a noose—objects purposely chosen as material reminders of racial and sexual stereotypes of Black masculinity as well as the ongoing trauma of racialized terrorism in the United States.
• The unsettling nature of his work pushes the boundaries of discomfort as the imagery features both difficult subjects and unresolved compositions. Overall, Fleming’s complex practice is connected through his relentless processes that consistently expand the horizons of what art can be and how it may be experienced on paper, canvas, in a gallery, in a theatre, or even live on the street. Through his innovative explorations of identity, the artist’s messaging continues to resonate in profound ways, many years after its making.
• Tu-Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Su 12-5 p.m.
  
• September 29- January 18

Art Exhibition — Human Landscapes, the Mystery of the Mark at NCCU Art Museum

• North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and the Eric Kelly Museum are proud to announce a major exhibition celebrating the extraordinary work of NCCU alumnus Dr. Eric A.W. Kelly III, founder of the Kelly Worldwide advertising and marketing Agency and Director of Eric Kelly III Museum, and one of the most transformative abstract expressive artists of our time. Running from October 23, 2025, through January 4, 2026, the exhibition, Human Landscapes: The Mystery of the mark, presents a groundbreaking fusion of color, sound, and emotional storytelling through more than 50 paintings spanning seven decades of artistic mastery. In this groundbreaking exhibit, Dr. Kelly will be showing some of his early masterpieces from his days at NCCU, leading up to his present style called neo-abstract expressive.
• Dr. Eric Kelly III’s visionary style—marked by bold black lines, synesthetic color experiences, and deeply expressive portraiture—has shaped a new visual language that bridges abstraction and identity. A 1982 graduate of NCCU’s Visual Communications program and the university’s first Art Scholarship recipient, Dr. Kelly returns to his alma mater to debut a multisensory journey that explores the human condition through dynamic compositions, vivid colors, original music scores, and shares his new movie documentary “Human Landscapes” during the exhibition.
• This event is free and open to the public. RSVP FOR ART TOURS 919-308-9090
• October 22- January 4

Coming into Focus: A Snapshot of Photography at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

• Recently the Nasher has added over 2,000 photographs to its collection, including works by the best-known practitioners from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, such as Edouard Baldus, Ilse Bing, Henri Cartier-Bresson, André Kertész, Arthur Rothstein, Nadar, and Edward Weston. Coming into Focus: A Snapshot of Photography at the Nasher celebrates these gifts and other acquisitions, highlighting a sampling of gems and
  illuminating a bright future of continued collecting and presenting of photography in innovative and ambitious ways.
• July 28- January 1
• Free

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