Things to Do in Durham this Week
The best weekly event rundown in the Bull City.
Weekly Events (Sep 25 - Oct 1)
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.
If you’d like to add an event to our calendar, submit an event here. Please check with the event organizers to see if events change due to weather. Have a great weekend!
Featured Events
Candlelight: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra at Hayti Heritage Center
- Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Discover the music of Frank Sinatra at the Historic Hayti Heritage Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
- Wed, Sept 27 at 7 and 9 p.m.
- 40+
Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Campus
- Visit the American Tobacco Campus for the first monthly market back after the summer break! They will have local vendors, entertainment, games, and more - all located within The American Tobacco Campus with your favorite eateries and beverages offered: Boricua Soul, Ekaya, Parker & Otis, PRESS, Five Star and Mellow Mushroom.
- Thu, Sept 28 at 5-9 p.m.
- Free admission
Streetery: Baile en la Calle at CCB Plaza
- Streetery: Baile en la Calle is all about Latin dancing in the streets at CCB Plaza! Clap along to a performance by Takiri Folclor, then learn some new moves as Latin dance instructor Lulu Diaz teaches Salsa, Merengue and more.
- Sat, Sept 30
- Schedule:
- 5-5:45 p.m. Takiri Folclor Performance
- 6-7 p.m. Latin Dancing Lessons
- 7-7:45 p.m. Takiri Folclor Perfomance
- 8-9 p.m. Latin Dancing Lessons
- Free admission
Silent Film Screening - The Phantom of the Opera at Duke Chapel
- Watch a classic horror film in the darkened Duke Chapel with a live, improvised soundtrack. Organist Peter Richard Conte will accompany the silent film "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) at this special concert in our Organ Recital Series.
- Sun, Oct 1 at 5 p.m.
- Free admission
At this time, we don't have any details about ESPN's College Gameday on Duke's West Campus.
Venue Weekly Schedules
Events at DPAC
- Thu, Sep 28 at 7:30 p.m. - Chicago
- Fri, Sep 29 at 8 p.m. - Patti LaBelle
- Sat, Sep 30 at 7 p.m. - Nimesh Patel
- Sun, Oct 1 at 8 p.m. - Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné!
Events at The Carolina Theatre
- Tue, Sep 26 at 8 p.m. - The War and Treaty: The Lover’s Game Tour
- Wed, Sep 27 at 5 p.m. - Story Pirates
- Thu, Sep 28 at 8 p.m. - TEGAN AND SARA: Crybaby 2023 Tour
- Fri, Sep 29 at 7 p.m. - Jake Shimabukuro
- Sat, Sep 30 at 7 p.m. - Tom Papa: 2023 Comedy Tour
- Sun, Oct 1 at 8 p.m. - Alfredo Rodríguez
- Movies
- J-Horror Film Series
- It Lives Inside
- CARLOS: The Santana Journey
- Topkapi
- Roots of Fire
- Double Feature: The Princess Bride and Willow
- Stop Making Sense: 40th Anniversary Re-Release
- Radical Wolfe
Events at The Pinhook
- Mon, Sep 25 at 8 p.m. - Scowl / Militarie Gun / MSPAINT / Fading Signal
- Tue, Sep 26 at 7 p.m. - Game Night at the Pinhook
- Wed, Sep 27 at 8 p.m. - Blends With Friends (Open Decks)
- Thu, Sep 28 at 7:30 p.m. - Chris Pureka / Kym Register (W/ Phil Cook + Matt Phillips + Steph Stuart)
- Fri, Sep 29 at 9 p.m. - Pinhook Karaoke
- Sat, Sep 30 at 7 p.m. - Deeper / Godcaster
- Sat, Sep 30 at 11 p.m. - Beyonce vs. Rihanna Dance Party
- Sun, Oct 1 at 8 p.m. - Adeem the Artist / Flamy Grant
Events at Rubies on Five Points
- Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. - Bring Your Own Vinyl with Jaffar
- Fri, Sep 29 at 9 p.m. - Perfect Kiss: New Wave & 80s Dance Party
- Sat, Sep 30 at 9 p.m. - Blind Tigers Live Karaoke
Events at Motorco Music Hall
- Mon, Sep 25 at 8 p.m. - Youth Lagoon With Urika’s Bedroom
- Tue, Sep 26 at 8 p.m. - Bully With Wombo
- Wed, Sep 27 at 7 p.m. - The Monti StorySLAM – Sticky Situations
- Thu, Sep 28 at 8 p.m. - Zulu + Soul Glo with Playytime
- Fri, Sep 29 at 8 p.m. - Noah Gundersen with Casey Dubie
- Sun, Oct 1 at 8 p.m. - Mustard Service With JW Francis / Ryan Wright
Events at The Fruit
- Thu, Sep 28 at 8 p.m. - Below Decks: Isabel Essence / Magical Body / Gallimaufry / Tapioca Red
- Fri, Sep 29 at 10 p.m. - HOUSE OF HER: All Girls Pride Party
- Sat, Sep 30 at 9:30 p.m. - The Pink Triangle
- Sun, Oct 1 at 11 a.m. - The Fruit Flea: Monthly Flea Market
Duke Arts Performances at Various Locations
- Wed, Sept 27 at 6:30 - Darin and Brooke Aldridge at American Tobacco Campus
- Sun, Oct 1 at 8 p.m. - Imani Winds at Reynolds Industries Theater
Live Jazz at Sharp 9 Gallery
- Tue, Sep 26 at 8 p.m. - North Carolina Jazz Rep Orchestra
- Fri, Sep 29 at 8 p.m. - UNC Faculty Jazz with Special Guest, Nadje Noordhuis
- Sat, Sep 30 at 8 p.m. - Howard Alden and Lenore Raphael Duo
Live Music at Blue Note Grill
- Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. - Tuesday Blues Jam
- Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. - Brett Chambers Open Mic
- Thu, Sept 28 at 7 p.m. - David Quick’s Mr. Wonderful
- Fri, Sept 29 at 6 p.m. - The Duke Street Dogs
- Fri, Sept 29 at 9 p.m. - The Wiley Fosters – Flute Funk Freakout
- Sat, Sept 30 at 7:30 p.m. - DTL
Events at Moon Dog Meadery
- Every Mondays at 7 p.m. - Community Board Game Night (Free Rentals)
- Every Wednesday at 8 p.m. - Karaoke Night
- Every Thursday at 7 p.m. - Community Board Game Night (Free Rentals)
- Fri, Sept 29 at 8 p.m. - 5th Friday Bachata Night (dance lesson at 7:30 p.m.)
- Sat, Sept 30 at 8 p.m. - CoLab On Fire
Events at Arcana
- Wed, Sept 27 - Figure Drawing and Tarot with Joy
- Thu, Sept 28 - Arcane Carolinas and Tarot with Heiltje
- Fri, Sept 29 - Ben Lassiter Trio and Tarot with Joy
- Sat, Sept 30 - River Otters and Tarot with Emily
- Sun, Oct 1 - Dirty French Broads and Tarot with Joy
Events at Boxcar Bar + Arcade
- Wed, Sept 27 at 7 p.m. - Monthly Pinball Tournament
- Wednesdays at 8 p.m. - Free Weekly Skee-Ball Tournament
- Fri, Sept 29 at 7 p.m. - Russell Thompson
- Sat, Sept 30 at 7 p.m. - William Nesmith
Events at Boxyard RTP
- Wed, Sept 27 at 12 p.m. - Hear & There: Patrick McGrew Trio
- Wed, Sept 27 at 5:30 p.m. - Designer Game Night: Christopher Troise
- Every Thursday at 12 p.m. - Taking Back Thursday: Tre. Charles
- Sat, Sept 30 at 9:30 a.m. - Fitness Pop-Up: AKT
- Sat, Sept 30 at 11:30 a.m. - Saturdaze: DJ MARRS
- Sat, Sept 30 at 12 p.m. - Mini Bazaar hosted by perSONALIty designs
Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company
Mon, Sept 25
- 7-10 p.m. - Monday Night Football: Eagles v Buccaneers
Tue, Sept 26
- 7-9 p.m. - Bull City Beer Runners Run Club
Wed, Sept 27
- No events
Thu, Sept 28
- 5-9 p.m. - Food Truck: Safari Eatz
- 7-9 p.m. - Thursday Trivia with Nick
Fri, Sept 29
- 5-9 p.m. - Food Truck: Asadito
- 8-11 p.m. - Open Mic Stand-up Comedy
Sat, Sept 30
- 12-8 p.m. - Food Truck: Tacos Paraiso #1
- 4-6 p.m. - Live Music: Peridot Sun
Sun, Oct 1
- 12-2 p.m. - Durty Dog Days
- 1-3 p.m. - Moto GP Watch Party
- 1-7 p.m. - Food Truck: 716ers Food
- 1-7 p.m. - Wings & Flings: NFL Sunday
- 2-4 p.m. - Hammered Trivia with Thor
- 8 p.m. - NC Courage vs OL Reign Watch Party
Events at Fullsteam
- Mon, Sept 25 at 5 p.m. - Arts & Drafts
- Wed, Sept 27 at 7 p.m. - Spelling Bee
- Every Thursday from 8-10 p.m. - Fullsteam Trivia!
- Sat, Sept 30 at 5 p.m. - Triangle Treasure Hunt
Events at Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP
- Mon, Sept 25 at 6 p.m. - Durham Disc Golf Putting League
- Thu, Sept 28 at 5 p.m. - Beer & Brine - Oyster and Beer Pairing Event
- Thu, Sept 28 at 6 p.m. - Beer Garden Jam Sessions
- Sat, Sept 30 at 5 p.m. - Beer Garden Jam Sessions
Events at Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham
- Every Monday from 12-10 p.m. - Board Game Night
- Tue, Sept 26 at 6 p.m. - Music Bingo
- Fri, Sept 29 at 12 p.m. - Hunting Wabbits Beer Release
- Sat, Sept 30 at 8 p.m. - Drag Show
Live Comedy at Mettlesome
- Thu, Sept 28 at 7:30 p.m. - Mint Condition Standup Showcase
- Fri, Sept 29 at 8 p.m. - The Racket
- Fri, Sept 29 at 9 p.m. - Hush Hush
- Sat, Sept 30 at 7 p.m. - Improv 101 Graduation Showcase
- Sat, Sept 30 at 9 p.m. - House Party Mixer
Trivia at Beer Study Durham
- Tue, Sept 26 at 7 p.m. - Trivia with Niko!
- Sat, Sept 30 at 12 p.m. - Oktoberfest
Events at Ponysaurus Brewing Company
- Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. - Trivia Night
- Tue, Sept 26 from 3-10 p.m. - Oktoberfest Continues!
- Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. - Music Bingo
- Every Thursday at 6:15 p.m. - Pony Run
- Fri and Sat - Oktoberfest Continues!
- Sun, Oct 1 at 2 p.m. - Monthly Brewery Tour
Events at Atomic Empire
- Wed, Sept 27 at 6 p.m. - Pokemon TCG: Gym Leader Challenge
- Wed, Sept 27 at 7 p.m. - Flesh and Blood TCG [Booster Draft]
- Wed, Sept 27 at 7 p.m. - My Hero Academia TCG Tournament
- Fri, Sept 29 at 6:30 p.m. - Magic: Commander Masters Draft
- Sat, Sept 30 at 10 a.m. - Star Wars: Shatterpoint Tournament
- Sat, Sept 30 at 11 a.m. - Kill Team Teams Tournament
- Sat, Sept 30 at 10 a.m. - Magic: WOE Store Championship [Sealed]
Multi-Day Events
Park Tours at West Point on the Eno Park
- Take a guided tour of West Point on the Eno’s historic buildings and grounds. One of the City's oldest parks, the park's history dates back to the 1970s. Located along the Eno River, the park features a reconstructed late 18th-century working grist mill, the historic McCown-Mangum House dating to the mid-1800s, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography, which offers permanent displays of photography and equipment of early 20th-century local photographers, plus contemporary exhibits featured on a rotating basis.
- Saturdays and Sundays from April to mid-December
- 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m.
A Taste of Greece at St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
- Enjoy authentic Greek food and desserts in a joyous outdoor atmosphere, or pick up your favorites to go. Try the heavenly baklava, or a new twist on that traditional favorite: baklava sundaes! Visit the Marketplace for Greek groceries, imported novelties, jewelry, home decor items, watercolor art scenes of Greece, and a large variety of Ukrainian crafts.
- A portion of all proceeds, and all proceeds of Ukrainian craft sales, will benefit Ukrainian relief efforts. Browse the Attic Treasures Sale for collectibles, bargains and treasures for every budget. Tour the landmark Byzantine-style church featuring beautiful new iconography. Event will be held rain or shine.
- Sat and Sun from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Free admission
Pumpkin Patch Express at Museum of Life and Science
- Celebrate Fall with a trip to the Museum’s pumpkin patch! Pick the perfect pumpkin to take home and decorate. Enjoy a variety of activities inspired by autumn. Then, climb aboard the train for a ride back to the station on the Ellerbe Creek Railway! Weekends in October.
- Activities include:
- Pick a pumpkin
- Decorate your pumpkin
- Hay maze
- Fall science activities
- Duck races, bowling, and other fun games
- Fresh popcorn
- Return train ride on the Ellerbe Creek Railway
- Sat, Sep 30 - Oct 29
- $15 per person, plus Museum admission
Local Sports
Duke Sports at Various Locations
- Tue, Sept 26 at 7 p.m. - Men’s Soccer vs Charleston at Koskinen Stadium (Bark at the Park)
- Fri, Sept 29 at 6 p.m. - Field Hockey vs Wake Forest at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium
- Fri, Sept 29 at 7 p.m. - Men’s Soccer vs Syracuse at Koskinen Stadium
- Sat, Sept 30 at 7:30 p.m. - Football vs Notre Dame at Wallace Wade Stadium
NCCU Sports at Various Locations
- Fri, Sept 29 at 6 p.m. - Volleyball vs Morgan State at McDougald-McLendon Arena
- Sat, Sept 30 at 4 p.m. - Football vs Campbell at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium
- Sun, Oct 1 at 1 p.m. - Volleyball vs Coppin State at McDougald-McLendon Arena
Shaw University at Durham County Memorial Stadium
- Sat, Sep 30 at 1 p.m. - Football vs Virginia State
Monday, Sep 25
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Tuesday, Sep 26
Design Spotlight: Native Grasses and Sedges at Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- Would you like to add seasonal interest and beauty to your landscape, while boosting its ecological impact and reducing maintenance? Then join Shannon Currey, of Izel Native Plants, for a dive into native grasses and sedges. Progressive planting design—with its focus on designed plant communities—uses layers in the landscape to fulfill important aesthetic and ecological functions. Learn which native grasses and sedges work best for these layers and explore their distinct beauty. Meet on the patio behind the Doris Duke Center.
- 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Parking fees apply ($2/hr.)
- $22 (20% discount for Duke Gardens members with discount code)
Women on the Wall at Triangle Rock Club - Durham
- This 1-hour meetup will explore the adventure of climbing in a close and supportive atmosphere. Learn to focus your attention on your strengths as a woman and how to nurture those. And discover the contributions women have made to climbing! Open to all women, the class requires no previous experience.
- Registration required
- 6-7 p.m.
- Free for TRC members | $15 for non-members (includes day pass and equipment)
Wednesday, Sep 27
Take No Bull Women's Conference at Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
- The Take No Bull Women's Conference is back for the first time since 2020! Please join us in person for an exhilarating, experiential, and educational conference. The conference will feature interactive activities, breakout sessions, and a keynote speaker.
- 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- $100
Tibetan Sound Bath at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church
- A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are bathed in a variety of sounds. Instruments like singing bowls, gongs, and chimes create a calming atmosphere, promoting rest, relaxation, and recentering ourselves on God.
- 6-7 p.m.
- Free admission
Swift Night Out at The Durham Hotel
- A favorite event returns to The Durham. Join us on the Roof Wednesday, September 27, from 6:30-8pm for a front-row view as large swarms of chimney swifts begin to gather for their annual trip to South America and swarm, dive and roost at sunset into downtown chimneys. New Hope Audubon will be on hand with scopes, binoculars, and information about how to protect these endangered birds and their habitats.
- 6:30 p.m. - We should be able to see swifts flying, feeding, and calling.
- 7:15 p.m. - At sunset, the swifts move en masse, swarming around chimneys to roost.
- Free and family-friendly!
ZincHouse Laughs Comedy Show at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery
- ZincHouse presents, “ZincHouse Laughs”, a collection of comedians putting on a show to remember. ZincHouse Laughs is a 1.5 hour comedy show in the Carriage House. The show is 21+ ONLY and your ticket includes general admission to the event. Beverages will be available for purchase, and you may arrive early to dine from the food truck on site!
- 7-8:30 p.m.
- $15
Candlelight: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra at Hayti Heritage Center
- Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations. Discover the music of Frank Sinatra at the Historic Hayti Heritage Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.
- 7 and 9 p.m.
- 40+
Trivia Night at Bull McCabe's
- Join in every Wednesday night for the Best Trivia in the Triangle, as voted by readers of the Indy! Prizes include pitchers of delicious local beer for Best Team Name, $50 and $25 off your bar tab for winners, and give-away prizes from local vendors: Vaguely Reminiscent on Ninth Street, Merge Records, and the Carolina Theatre of Durham.
- Make sure you get there early to snag a spot at the bar, lawn, or heated patio. Your host, Arturo, is a seasoned trivia pro who is sure to get you thinking and drinking!
- 8-10 p.m.
- Free admission
Thursday, Sep 28
Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Campus
- Visit the American Tobacco Campus for the first monthly market back after the summer break! They will have local vendors, entertainment, games, and more - all located within The American Tobacco Campus with your favorite eateries and beverages offered: Boricua Soul, Ekaya, Parker & Otis, PRESS, Five Star and Mellow Mushroom.
- 5-9 p.m.
- Free admission
Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works
- Enjoy fresh vibes on the patio with DJ Deckades. Bring your own vinyl to share or just listen to what the DJ is spinning.
- 6-9 p.m.
- Free admission
Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham
- Show up and climb at TRC Durham, then head over to Hi-Wire for some brews. Don’t worry if it’s your first time or haven’t bouldered before; everyone’s welcome.
- Your first visit to the gym with the Meetup includes free admission and gear rental, and subsequent visits with the meetup are $15 and include harness rental (outside of meetups, day pass rates of $19 apply and do not include rentals).
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Gojo Sessions at Gojo by Goorsha
- VOID Air Motion Sound System, rotating lineup of talented electronic music artists both local and beyond.
- Every week, every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- $10 cover at the door
Trivia Night w/Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square
- Join Clouds Durham for Big Slow Tom’s Trivia Night, every Thursday. Win some prizes, drink some beer, and show your smarts.
- Enjoy $4 select draft and $5 rotating bartender’s choice all night.
- 7:30 p.m.
- Free admission
Friday, Sep 29
Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee
- Every Friday morning at 10 am, Counter Culture Coffee opens their Training Centers to coffee lovers who want to learn more about Counter Culture Coffee’s high-quality, sustainably sourced menu.
- 10 a.m.
- Free, but donations accepted
Fall Night Market Series by MAKRS at Zinc House Winery & Brewery
- Join us for live music, food trucks, and drinks as you shop from 20+ local vendors!
- 5:30-9:30 p.m. (no children allowed on ZincHouse property after 6pm.)
- Free admission
Live Music at Weldon Mills Distillery Durham
- With a seamless fusion of timeless classics and contemporary twists, the Al Strong Quartet brings the essence of jazz to life, transporting you to a world of sophistication and pure musical bliss.
- 8-11 p.m.
- Free admission
Saturday, Sep 30
Durham Farmers’ Market at Durham Central Park
- The Durham Farmers’ Market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, artisanal cheeses and breads, home-baked pies, honey, handmade chocolates, preserves, local wines, handmade soaps, fresh pasta, and artwork of all sorts!
- 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Free admission
South Durham Farmers’ Market at Greenwood Commons Shopping Center
- The market strives to support new and growing farms and vendors in the greater Durham area, and they are also home to some of the most iconic Durham brands around.
- 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Free admission
parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park
- A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. It’s up to you!
- 8 a.m.
- Free admission
Distillery Tours and Tastings at Liberty & Plenty
- Join in for a tour of their historic home in Downtown Durham to learn about the history of Liberty & Plenty Distillery, how they make their bourbon, whiskey, rum, vodka and their upcoming gin products at L&P, and their plans for the future. To boot, you’ll have the chance to try their award-winning Bronze Bull Spirits Rye Whiskey, Cap & Cane White Rum and Slate Belt Spirits Citrus Vodka.
- 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
- $15+
Down the Rabbit Hole: Escape Room at South Regional Library
- South Regional Library will be hosting an Alice in Wonderland themed Escape Room as a tie in event for their Down the Rabbit Hole Movement Challenge.
- Groups of 6 have to enter Wonderland and catch the Cheshire Cat. Knowledge of Alice in Wonderland is not required to complete the puzzles.
- Times: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 m., 2:30m., and 3:30p.m.
- Free admission
The 3rd Annual Bullhorn Fest at Shadowbox Studio
- Bullhorn Arts is bringing back the Bullhorn Fest, a donation-based music festival showcasing a blockbuster mix of local music and arts proving once again that Durham is the best place for creativity!
- 12-9:30 p.m.
- $20 suggested donation
Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works
- Free pint with purchase of craft box. Choose from a variety of craft packages available for all ages.
- 12-10 p.m.
OctoBullFest at Bull City Burger and Brewery
- East Parrish Street will be closed to traffic for a full blown street festival beginning at 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The festival features three live bands, a kids bounce house, Balloon Man Mike Party Entertainment, Habitat for Humanity of Durham , and plenty of house made, pasture-raised pork bratwurst and NC grass fed beef burgers with gallons of Stierstadt Octoberfest lager to wash it all down.
- Kids, adults, families, dogs and smiles are welcome.
- 2-8 p.m.
Guided Walking Tours with Triangle Adventures
- 2 p.m. - Downtown Durham Walking Tour
- 4 p.m. - Durham African American History Tour
- 6 p.m. - Downtown Durham True Crime Tour
- $10
Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market at Durham Central Park
- NC Vintage Bazaar is back with the Bull City Block Party! Shop for all of your vintage clothing needs, with over 40 vintage vendors bringing out their best finds for a fun day of shopping! Plus food trucks, games, music and more at this one day event.
- 3-8 p.m.
- Free admission
Sunday, Oct 1
Al Strong Presents Jazz Brunch at Alley Twenty Six
- Al Strong, the Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter, composer and recording artist, will bring a rotating lineup of musicians to perform during Sunday brunch at Durham’s Alley Twenty Six. Weather permitting the band will perform in the bar’s namesake alley.
- Music from 12-2 p.m.
Art-n-Soul Market at Mystic Farm & Distillery
- Shop handmade in this special setting. Mystic Farm & Distillery in Durham has a cool vibe and offers a unique place to gather and enjoy local spirits. The Art-n-Soul Market brings the most talented local artisans, food trucks and live music out to the farm for bourbon tastings, craft cocktails and distinctive gifts you won't find anywhere else. It's a rockin good time! Dogs welcome.
- Food Trucks: Mesa's Food Truck & The Blue Window
- Music: Steve Holcomb
- 12-4 p.m.
- Free admission
Trivia at Navigator Beverage Co.
- Hosted by the Triangle’s Trivia team, Hammered Trivia, gather your team and post up to compete for prizes and enjoy an afternoon of great drinks, great friends, and great games.
- 2-4 p.m.
- Free admission
Trucks for the Park at Durham Central Park
- This event is part of the Parties for the Park fundraisers for Durham Central Park.
- Trucks for the Park is a special private, mini food truck rodeo that gives you access to easily sample the flavors of each of the truck’s rolling kitchens. This year, 15+ local food trucks will roll up to the pavilion and prepare a sample of a special menu item they wish to share with you. Walk up to the truck with your ticket and pick up your food, no long lines! Vegetarian options will be available from most trucks. Along with the yummy menu items, each ticket comes with two drinks from Durham craft breweries and a cash bar. So, bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy this unique opportunity to enjoy delicious food truck cuisine - both savory and sweet - in one lovely evening in the park!
- $50
- 4-6 p.m.
Silent Film Screening - The Phantom of the Opera at Duke Chapel
- Watch a classic horror film in the darkened Duke Chapel with a live, improvised soundtrack. Organist Peter Richard Conte will accompany the silent film "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) at this special concert in our Organ Recital Series.
- 5 p.m.
- Free admission
Running Art Exhibits
“Thai Time: I’m dreaming for you too” at Golden Belt Artist Studios Main Gallery
- Through the active compilation of new photographic prints, images from family albums, personal artifacts, and connected via representative Thai-Buddhist sacred threads, artist C. Bay Milin hopes to rediscover connections of what was, what might have been, what is, and how it all could be.
- Runs through Sep 30
- Free admission
Return to Parrish Street: A Dream Realized at the Ella West Gallery
- Taking inspiration from Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, the exhibition’s title is based on two poems: A Dream Deferred (1951) and The Dream Keeper (1932). Within Hughes’ extensive body of work on the subject, this pair of poems embodies the aspirational elements of dreams as goals, and their more enigmatic form as mysterious portals to the subconscious.
- In this joint presentation, Clarence Heyward, Kennedi Carter and Ransome traverse the terrain of dreams through portraits and photography that probe perception, identity, and vulnerability. Together their work creates a visual dialog around dreams that brings Hughes’ prose to life.
- Wed-Thu from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Runs through Oct 21
- Free admission
TRIPLE THREAT: New Paintings by Clarence Heyward, William Paul Thomas, Charles Edward Williams, Curated by Beverly McIver at Craven Art Gallery
- To call Clarence Heyward, William Paul Thomas and Charles Edward Williams emerging artists would be disingenuous. The three of them have seen tremendous success over the last several years; each has had museum shows, and their works are in significant public and private collections. But they are young and at the forefront of a new generation of Black painters in North Carolina, following in the footsteps of luminaries like Ernie Barnes and Beverly McIver. In fact, McIver, who strives to, as she says, “reach out to help bring others to the table,” is guest curator for TRIPLE THREAT.
- Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Sat from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Artist talk on Sept 30
- Runs through Oct 28
- Free admission
Barrier Breakers: From Jackie to Pumpsie 1947-1958 Exhibit at American Tobacco Campus, Crowe Lobby
- From Jackie to Pumpsie–1947-1959, is an exhibit developed by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, Missouri, tells the important , but oftentime overlooked story the courageous players who integrated their respective Major League Baseball (MLB) teams from Jackie Robinson joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 through Elijah "Pumpsie" Green completing the integration cycle, 12 years later, with the Boston Red Sox.
- Robinson has rightfully been hailed for being the courageous first to break MLB's six-decade long, self-imposed color barrier. But those other integration pioneers who followed him endured tremendous social adversity as they trailblazed a path in their pursuit to play ball! The moral majority of them were former Negro Leaguers. This exhibit chronicles their story!
- Runs through Oct 29
- Free admission
Art of Peru at the Nasher Museum of Art
- This gallery features ceramics, textiles, metalwork and carvings produced by ancient cultures across what is known as present-day Peru.
- Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sun from 12-5 p.m.
- Runs through Dec 2
- Free admission
Lyle Ashton Harris: Our first and last love at the Nasher Museum of Art
- Drawing together photographs and installations from both his celebrated and lesser-known series, Lyle Ashton Harris: Our first and last love charts new connections across his artistic practice.
- The exhibition explores Harris’s critical examination of identity and self-portraiture while tracing central themes and formal approaches in his work of the last 35 years.
- Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sun from 12-5 p.m.
- Runs through Jan 7, 2024
- Free admission
“Act as if you are a curator: an AI-generated exhibition” at the Nasher Museum of Art
- With recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), now increasingly accessible to the world, our society is at another technological and ethical crossroads. Vast amounts of data can be synthesized into text and image generation and analytical interpretation, resulting in certain decision-making processes, once the exclusive domain of humans, now increasingly delegated to computers. This year the Nasher Museum embarked on an experiment to use AI to curate an exhibition from the museum’s collection. While museum professionals are far from relinquishing control of exhibition making and interpretation, this exercise is a powerful way to explore the applications of AI in the creative realm as related to curatorial authorship and expertise, the subjectivity of the selection process, and the future impact of technology on museums.
- Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sun from 12-5 p.m.
- Runs through Jan 14, 2024
- Free admission
Love and Anarchy at the Nasher Museum of Art
- Drawn from the Nasher Museum’s extensive historical and contemporary collections, Love & Anarchy demonstrates some of the ways in which these two concepts have inspired artists, visually and conceptually, over millennia.
- Tue-Fri from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sun from 12-5 p.m.
- Runs through Feb 18, 2024
- Free admission
Exhibit at 21c Museum Hotel
- Truth or Dare: A Reality Show
- Runs through March 2024
- Open 24 hours
- Free admission
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