Things to Do in Durham this Week

Weekly Events in Durham

(October 6 - October 12)

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

Inclusivity in Law Panel / National Coming Out Day Celebration at Pinhook

• The Pauli Murray Bar Association, North Carolina’s LBGBQ+ and allies bar association, and NCCU School of Law is excited to hold our annual Inclusivity in Law Panel and National Coming Out Day Celebration at the Pinhook this year! The panel will be made up of queer attorneys in the Triangle discussing what it means to be queer in the legal profession and challenges they face with moderator Sloan Godbey, a 3L at NCCU School of Law. We will also have Durham’s own Naomi Dix and her drag son, SS Byrdie! Come join us for food, drinks, connecting in a safe space, and celebrating LGBTQ+ legal professionals.
• Monday, October 6
• 7 pm
• RSVP

The Buena Vista Orchestra at The Carolina Theatre

• Featuring Members of The Buena Vista Social Club, Afro-Cuban All Stars, The Bands of Celia Cruz, Omara Portuondo & More!
• THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRA is the world’s premier Cuban music repertory ensemble, carrying the torch of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of musicians who performed in the Buena Vista Social Club in Havana and with credits alongside Celia Cruz, Omara Portuondo, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Chucho Valdés, Willie Colón, and more, the group brings Havana’s golden sound to life for today’s audiences.
• The 2025 U.S. Tour is led by virtuoso Cuban violinist, Rolando Morejón Reyes, and a stellar cast of Grammy®-winning vocalists, fiery horn players, and master percussionists. Together, they deliver an electrifying journey through the rhythms, melodies, and spirit that made Cuban music a global phenomenon. With millions of tickets and albums sold worldwide, acclaimed documentaries and historic Broadway productions, this is the definitive Cuban music experience—continuing the Buena Vista tradition while giving a new generation of musicians and audiences the chance to share in its timeless magic.
• Thursday, October 9
• 8 pm
• Admission: $48.15+

Beats n Bars Festival 2025 at Downtown Durham

• Experience the vibe of Beats n Bars Festival 2025 with hip hop and R&B music playing on two stages, plus DJs, cyphers, art and food
• Friday, October 10
• 8 pm
• Free

Sounds of Suspense: Alan Howarth – Live! at The Carolina Theatre

• Join legendary composer and sound designer Alan Howarth for an unforgettable live multimedia performance featuring the groundbreaking music behind some of the most iconic films in cinematic history.
• Alan will perform his original scores in sync with stunning visual scenes from “Halloween II & III,” “Escape from New York,” “They Live,” “Big Trouble in Little China,” “Christine,” “Star Trek I–VI,” “Back to the Future II & III,” and more. The show is scheduled for the opening night of the SplatterFlix Film Series.
• After the performance, go behind the scenes with Alan during an intimate question and answer session, where he shares rare insights into working with directors like John Carpenter and crafting the sonic magic of Hollywood classics.
• Merchandise & autographs will be available after the event.
• Friday, October 10
• 7 pm
• Admission: $36.21+

Wellness Fest at Durham Central Park

• Free community event to celebrate and uplift the Durham community by highlighting local businesses dedicated to health and wellness. This event is for those who want to not just live longer, but live better for a lifetime. Connect with reliable, innovative resources that improve well-being, build community, and empower individuals to make informed decisions for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
• Brought together by Courage Fitness & The Sauna House of Durham
• Saturday, October 11
• 2 pm
• Free

Trick-or-Treat @ Boxyard RTP at Boxyard RTP

• Featuring trick-or-treating throughout Boxyard, story time, a costume contest, a Monster Mash Dance Party, and so much more! For the Monster Managers (aka Adults), there will be some great drink specials just for you.When you arrive, stop by the Info Table to get your Boxyard Trick-or-Treat Bingo Card. Return with the whole card complete by 7:00 for a special Boxyard prize!
• Halloween Specials ($) Hallow-Weenies at Fullsteam, a trick-or-treat version Spooky Grazing Cups at Meat & Graze, Shirley Temples at RTP Uncorked, Campfire Mocha Ghost-mallows at Baekho.
• Schedule of Events: 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. DJ JA Hunt spinning haunted jams for our Monster Mash Dance Party (at 4:oo and 7:30 p.m.)3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Balloon Twister, Caricature Artist, or Roaming Magician throughout Boxyard showing off their Halloween skills.3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Various Hands-on-Activities: Trick-or-Treat Bingo with Boxyard Businesses, Custom Halloween coloring sheets at Fullsteam RTP, Selfie Station, Pumpkin Decorating (suggested donation to the LGBT Center of Raleigh), Scrappy Crafting with The Makeryand more coming soon! 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Drag Story Hour, 6:30 p.m. Costume Contest and Parade! Be sure to be at the BeatBox Stage, ready to participate at 6:30 p.m. for a Costume Parade followed by the judging. Prizes will include $10-50 gift cards and tokens from Game On Escapes and More, La Taqueria, Luster Lab, RTP Uncorked, Kindred Spirit, Fullsteam RTP, The Makery, Baekho, and more! 7:00 p.m. Return to the Info Table by 7:00 p.m. with your completed Trick-or-Treat Bingo Card for a special Boxyard prize! 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Magic show on the BeatBox Stage.
• Saturday, October 11
• 3 pm
• Free

Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market at Durham Central Park

• NC Vintage Bazaar is back in downtown Durham for the vintage block party of your dreams! They're shutting down Foster Street for an evening of fun, food trucks, music, games, drinks and of course the best vintage vendors around. Do not miss this FREE ADMISSION event at Durham Central Park.
• Saturday, October 11
• 4 pm

Multi-Day Events

The Sound of Music at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

• For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
• Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.
• Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
• THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
• Tuesday, October 7 from 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
• Wednesday, October 8 from 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
• Thursday, October 9 from 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
• Friday, October 10 from 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
• Saturday, October 11 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Saturday, October 11 from 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
• Sunday, October 12 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
• Sunday, October 12 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Play: "Fame — the Musical" at NCCU University Theatre

• The international smash hit sensation following the lives of students at New York's High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life.
• Th-Sa 8 p.m., Su 3 p.m.
  
• October 9-12
• Admission: $25, $20 senior, $15 student

Wanjiru Kamuyu: Fragmented Shadows at von der Heyden Studio Theater

• In Fragmented Shadows, choreographer Wanjiru Kamuyu—joined by two dancers—gives attention to invisible stories evoking the personal, ancestral, and societal inaudible wounds imprinted in one’s body – shaping our well-being in seen and unseen ways. Supported by epigenetic and psychosomatic research, the three performers trace an inner, abstract, and visual journey—stimulating and evocative, mysterious and carnal—through a sensorial, contemplative, journey into the body as a tapestry of memories. In Fragmented Shadows, dance becomes a practice of healing and release, transforming the body into a site of liberation. With evocative scenography, immersive imagery, and original music, Fragmented Shadows creates a powerful visual and emotional landscape where the body seeks to filter pain to retain only lightness.
• October 9-10
• Admission: $30

Dick’s House of Sport Grand Opening at Dick's House of Sport

• Customers who arrive in time to get a wristband can meet Grant Hill on Friday between 6 and 7:30 p.m. and Julius Peppers on Sunday between 12 and 1:30 p.m.
• Dick's House of Sport features golf bays with TrackMan simulators, a climbing wall, and a multi-sport cage. Hill and Peppers will only sign player cards provided by Dick’s Sporting Goods.
• October 10-12

SLINGSHOT Festival at The Fruit

• SLINGSHOT highlights a range of electronic, independent pop, rock and experimental music from around the world, with artists coming from over 40 countries.
• SLINGSHOT has become a nexus for innovation from around the globe. Slingshot is the ideal platform for technology to integrate into a public festival and reach eager minds. In the past years, leaders in arts technology, mobile tech, and high impact visual and sonic design have found key audiences at Slingshot.
• October 10-12
• Admission: $71.20, weekend pass

Durham Bulls Fall FestiBull at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

• The Durham Bulls Athletic Park will be transformed into a vibrant autumn celebration — the perfect place to enjoy everything you love about fall.
• Enjoy Pumpkin Batting Practice, climb to the top of Hay Mountain, hop aboard the Wool E. Hay Wagon, paint your own pumpkin, and savor seasonal food and drinks that capture the flavors of the season. Plus, don’t miss the fall-themed photo ops scattered throughout the stadium — perfect for making and capturing memories with family and friends.
• With a mix of festive favorites and exciting new experiences, this is a fall celebration the whole family will love.
• October 11: 12:00 – 3:00pm
• October 11: 4:00 – 7:00pm
• October 12: 12:00 – 3:00pm
• October 12: 4:00 – 7:00pm
• Admission: $17, $11 kids 3-12

A Taste of Greece at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church

• Enjoy authentic Greek food and desserts in the festive dining tent or pick up your favorites to go. The Taverna will offer Greek wine and beer. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Ukrainian relief efforts. Visit the Marketplace for Greek groceries, our award-winning community cookbook, "The Grecian Plate" (over 50,000 copies sold!), Greek imports, jewelry, decorative items, art and Ukrainian handicrafts. The Attic Treasures Sale will feature great finds for every budget. Daily tours of the Byzantine-style, domed church at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 pm will highlight the new iconography. The event will be held rain or shine.
• October 11-12
• Free

SplatterFlix Film Series at The Carolina Theatre of Durham

• It’s exactly what you think it is: the goriest, scariest horror movies ever made, re-animated by Retro Film Series for screening over a three-day weekend.
• October 10-16
• Admission: $12 Individual Ticket | $100 10-PASS | $50 5-PASS (plus taxes and fees - Passes available at the Box Office only)

Pumpkin Patch Express at Museum of Life and Science

• All aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express!
• Join in Saturdays and Sundays through October 26 to celebrate the arrival of autumn at one of the Museum's most popular family-friendly events. Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate, race through the hay maze, and enjoy a variety of games, photo-ops, and activities inspired by the season. Then climb aboard the train for a relaxing ride back to the station on the Ellerbe Creek Railway!
• October 4-26
• 10:30am-5pm
• Tickets required

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel

• Honor the dead with Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel. Visitors are invited to contribute to this sacred Mexican tradition by adding an offering in the form of photographs or objects that represent a departed loved one, or by adding a link to a paper chain that drapes over the Ofrenda.
• Now in its third year, the Ofrenda returns to the Chapel as part of their mission to bridge faith and learning, in collaboration with Say the Thing, fostering cultural understanding and togetherness. This Ofrenda was first exhibited at the Rubenstein Arts Center in 2023 and features large colorfully painted calaveras (skulls), one of the most prominent symbols of Día de los Muertos. In addition to the calaveras, which were created by artists from the Inter-Latin American Artist Collective (ILAAC), you will find cempaxochitl (marigolds), papel picado (cut paper), and alebrijes (mythical creatures) painted on rocks. These elements of the ofrenda will be made in Duke Arts Create workshops this October.
• In relocating to Duke Chapel, the Ofrenda deepens its ties to the holiday’s religious roots and invites participants to explore how different cultures and religions honor the dead. Visit the Ofrenda on your own or join us for special events leading up to Día de los Muertos on November 1st and 2nd. Your participation will help weave a tapestry of memories and stories that transcend time and honor the enduring significance of this cherished tradition.
• October 3- November 2
• Free

Saint Luke’s Pumpkin Patch at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church

• Kids of all ages love A PUMPKIN PATCH. Treat your kids and yourself to a good time at St. Luke’s Pumpkin Patch which runs from October 4th – October 31st. They open on the 4th at 1:00 pm.
• Regular hours are Sun: 12pm – 7pm, Mon-Fri: 1pm–7pm, and Sat: 10am -7pm.
• Many choices of pumpkins and amazing gourds are available and it’s a great place to take photos of the kids. Proceeds are used to fund outreach and various programs at St. Luke’s. Whether you need pumpkins for Halloween or for pumpkin pie, they have what you want.
• October 4- 31
• Free Admission

Holder Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch at Holder Hill Farm

• Pick your own pumpkin straight from the vine, see and feel other crops, take a hay ride around the farm, visit with farm animals, take a stroll through the nature trail, enjoy some time in the different play areas! Pack a lunch and enjoy the picnic area before getting lost in the corn maze!
• M-Sa 9 a.m - Dusk
  Su 10 a.m. - Dusk
• September 19-November 2
• Admission: $16 per person for all activities and a pumpkin

Pick Your Own Muscadine Grapes at Herndon Hills Farm

• Pick Your Own Muscadine Grapes at 200-year-old Herndon Farm in Durham. Muscadines are native to North Carolina and a true Southern treat! They have 10 varieties, all certified organic, all sweet and delicious. Highlight of the fall for anyone interested in Southern food.
• $3.50 per pound
• Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Feb. 25, 2026

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, October 6

5 p.m.

Arts & Drafts at Beer Study Durham

6 p.m.

Teen Science Café at Museum of Life and Science

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.

Inclusivity in Law Panel / National Coming Out Day Celebration at Pinhook

Ghost In The Glass: Distilled & Spilled at Mystic Farm & Distillery

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

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.

TOPS : Bury the Key Tour at Motorco

Tuesday, October 7

10 a.m.

Durham Community Day at Museum of Life and Science

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

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

Duke Men's Soccer v. Elon at Koskinen Stadium

Home Is Where at Motorco

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.

Queer Country Night at The Pinhook

Wednesday, October 8

3 p.m.

Durham Farmers’ Market at Pavilion at Durham Central Park

4 p.m.

Whiskey Wednesday at Alley Twenty Six

5 p.m.

Wine Wednesday! Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham

5:30 p.m.

The Assembly Presents Book, Beer, & Politics with Frank Bruni, Bill Adair, & David Graham at Motorco with 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.

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

7:30 p.m.

Award-Winning Guitar Virtuoso Joe Robinson in Concert at Trinity United Methodist Church

English Country Dance at Reality Center

Not Dead Yet! – John Cleese and the Holy Grail at Carolina Theatre

8 p.m.

Steven Wilson: The Overview Tour at The Carolina Theatre

Rehash / Fudge / glowr at The Pinhook

Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Arcade

Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery

Thursday, October 9

12 p.m.

7th Annual Pumpkinbeerfest at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

5 p.m.

Victorian-Era Seance at West Point on the Eno Park

5:30 p.m.

Walking Club with Bull City Strollers at Glass Jug Downtown

6 p.m.

Few Lecture, with Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski at Duke Chapel

Date Night DIY at Nailed It DIY Studio Durham

6:30 p.m.

Grief Ceremony hosted by Circle of Healing at People's Solidarity Hub (white building)

Ghost Craft Night at Ment Beverage Co.

Decolonizing Yoga at Duke Park

Sapphic Happy Hour at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar

Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

7 p.m.

Champagne & Fried Chicken at LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage

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.

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

8 p.m.

Brian Dunne: Clams Tour at Rubies on Five Points

The Frights at Motorco

The Buena Vista Orchestra at The Carolina Theatre

Friday, October 10

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

12 p.m.

Friday Co-Working Social at The Glass Jug Downtown

4 p.m.

Duke Swimming & Diving v. Davidson at Taishoff Aquatic Center

5 p.m.

Spooky Night Market at Boxcar Bar + Arcade

The Back Roads at The Glass Jug Beer Lab

5:30 p.m.

Kids Night Out at Museum of Life and Science

6 p.m.

Duke Field Hockey v. Louisville at Williams Field

NCCU Volleyball v. Howard at NCCU

TGIF: Fear Street at The Durham Hotel

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

6:30 p.m.

Madison McFerrin at Missy Lane's Assembly Room

Supper Club: Jazz Night at Nerra

7 p.m.

Ally J with Kevin Clark--R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen

Sounds of Suspense: Alan Howarth – Live! at The Carolina Theatre

CJ Monét at Rubies on Five Points
8 p.m.

Bass Drum of Death at Motorco

Beats n Bars Festival 2025 at Downtown Durham

8:30 p.m.

Open Mic Comedy Night at Durty Bull Brewing Company

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

10 p.m.

The [Friday] Night Shift at The Velvet Hippo

Saturday, October 11

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

10 a.m.

Open Saturdays at The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

Geer Cemetery Tour at Geer Cemetery

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

11 a.m.

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

12 p.m.

Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works

Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities

1 p.m.

Shaw Football v. Winston- Salem at Durham County Memorial Stadium

Family Fun Day at Forest Hills Park

2 p.m.

Wellness Fest at Durham Central Park

3 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat @ Boxyard RTP at Boxyard RTP

4 p.m.

Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market at Durham Central Park

5 p.m.

Elodie Farm Dinner at Elodie Farms

6:30 p.m.

Dear Darryl - A Letter to My Father | Black Tie Art Showcase at Durham Arts Council

7 p.m.

Transfiguration International Film Festival #2 at Shadowbox Studio

Shamu Garcon--Cajun, Zydeco at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen

7:30 p.m.

Trio con Brio Copenhagen at Baldwin Auditorium

8 p.m.

Josey Scott at Motorco Music Hall

Tales from the Stripped at The Pinhook

Durham Ghost Walk at Fate & Folklore

9:30 p.m.

Saturday Night Dance Party at The Velvet Hippo

10 p.m.

Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat! at Club ERA

FLOW: A Multi Genre Dance Party at Pinhook

Sunday, October 12

8 a.m.

Bright Futures 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk at Miracle League of the Triangle’s Durham field

9:30 a.m.

Fruitage of the Womb at Avila Center for Community Leadership

10 a.m.

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

11:30 a.m.

Yoga @ The Winery at Zinc House Winery & Brewer

12 p.m.

Pub’s St Baldrick’s Fundraiser at West 94th St Pub

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 Soccer v. UNC at Koskinen Stadium

NCCU Volleyball v. Norfolk State at NCCU

Health and Harmony Festival at The North Carolina Center for Dermatology

Yacht Party with Heavy Weather Band at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

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

Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull Brewing Company

7 p.m.

Hush Little Horror Circus Show at Motorco

8 p.m.

Peel Dream Magazine / Big Mistake at The Pinhook

Running Art Exhibits

Yuko Nogami Taylor: 5 Points Gallery Featured Artist at 5 Points Gallery

• 5 Points Gallery is proud to showcase the luminous work of Yuko Nogami Taylor, where the elegance of Japanese Nihonga tradition meets the quiet strength of southern flora. In these paintings, ordinary plants become extraordinary symbols of resilience, humility, and hope. Her work invites viewers into a contemplative space of stillness, where the steady growth of plants reflects the persistence of human spirit.
• Join the Third Friday Reception on September 19, 6–9pm, to meet the artist and experience her inspiring works.
• 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.
• Special Centerfest hours September 20, 10am-9pm and September 21, 11am-5pm.
• 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.
• September 18-October 11
• 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

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

Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community at Golden Belt Gallery of th Durham Art Guild

• The Durham Art Guild will host Lotería: A Photographic Celebration of Latino Contributions to Our Community just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month. This exhibit features the work of local photographer, Anthony Garza, and brings dynamic portraits of members of our community into the visual world of lotería, an iconic game played throughout most of Latin America and the Caribbean. Through the portraits and accompanying profiles of the people featured in Garza’s work, from carpenters, lawyers, doctors, homemakers, authors, and rock stars, exhibit participants can explore the many ways that these community member’s complex histories and Latino identities bring richness, joy and deep commitment to our lives and our state.
• On Friday, September 19, they will be hosting a lotería game night from 5:30-6:30pm and the mariachi group Viva México playing at 7:00pm.
• Sept 7- Oct 5
• 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

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