Things to Do in Durham this Week

Weekly Events in Durham

(Apr 22-28)

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

Durham Bulls vs Scranton/WB at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

• Tue, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 28
• Tue: Education Da
• Wed: Winning Wednesday
• Thu: Dollar Dogs
• Fri: Fireworks
• Sat: Star Wars Night
• Sun: Kids Run The Bases
• $10+

Beats n Bars Festival Block Party at American Tobacco Campus

• Building Stronger Communities through the influence of Urban Culture and Music.
• Sat, Apr 27
• 4-9 p.m.
• Free admission

Durham Underground Market at Durham Central Park

• Enjoy this monthly series featuring new bands every month from Oak City Music Collective, 45+ local vendors, food trucks, workshops by Joy Worthy Co, beer/wine/bubbly from The Glass Jug and more!
• Sun, Apr 28
• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Free admission

CarolinaWaves x Renaissance Brunch Presents: The Hive Hoedown at Motorco Music Hall

• Grab your cowboy boots and join us as we celebrate Beyonce's new album, “Cowboy Carter” and your favorites off the iconic “Renaissance” album.
• There will be line-dancing, Beyonce bingo, games, prizes, food, and vibes that'll keep you two-stepping all night long.
• Sun, Apr 28
• 2 p.m.
• $10+

Multi-Day Events

Bluey's Big Play at DPAC

• When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.
• Fri, Apr 26 - Sun, Apr 28
• $29.50+

Beauty and the Beast at Jordan High School

• Be captivated by the timeless tale of love, bravery, and magic as our talented students bring this classic story to life on stage.
• Tickets are available for purchase at the school office or online.
• Thu, Apr 25 - Sat, Apr 27 at 6:30 p.m.
• $15, $7 for students

Explore Mental Wellness with The Art Wellness Exchange at Museum of Life and Science

• A groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting mental health awareness and strengthening community bonds through art and storytelling.
• Thu, Apr 25 - Sat, Apr 27
• Free admission

NCCU Jazz Festival at NCCU

• NCCU's 33rd Annual Jazz Festival kicks off with a two-day event in partnership with the Monterrey Jazz Festival and continues with seven days of events with NCCU’s Jazz Studies program and special musical guests.
• Today - Tue, Apr 30

North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble: Regeneration at The Carolina Theatre

• Produced by its senior members, “Regeneration” explores the past, present and future of this historic company and the dancers personal experiences told through the art of tap dance.
• Sat, Apr 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sun, Apr 28 at 3 p.m.
• $18+

RetroNoir Film Series at The Carolina Theatre

• Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations.
• Fri, Apr 26 - Thu, May 2
• $12

Sandlot Revival at Historic Durham Athletic Park

• Sandlot Revival is a weekend of games between “sandlot” teams from across the country. The teams are made of folks who just like getting together and playing baseball.
• Sat, Apr 27 - Mon, Apr 29
• Free admission

Historic Buildings Open House at West Point on the Eno Park

• Enjoy a look inside the historic McCown-Mangum House, Photography Museum, and Mill.
• Sat, Apr 27 and Sun, Apr 28
• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Free admission

Movies at The Carolina Theatre

• Howl’s Moving Castle
• Challengers
• Double Indemnity
• In a Lonely Place
• Touch of Evil
• Chinatown
• Conflict
• The Lady from Shanghai
• Sunset Boulevard

Monday, Apr 22

Events at The Glass Jug in Downtown Durham

• 2-10 p.m. - Board Game Night
• 6-8 p.m. - Disc Golf Putting League

4:30 p.m.

Earth Day Pop-Up at Edison Johnson Recreation Center

5 p.m.

Arts & Drafts at Fullsteam Brewery

6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night at Ponysaurus Brewing Company

7 p.m.

Bike Durham Meet Up at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

Community Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

OnlyUs Media Presents: The Bank at Rubies on Five Points

Tuesday, Apr 23

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

• 12-8 p.m. - Food Truck: Mike's Vegan Cookout
• 7-9 p.m. - Bull City Beer Runners Run Club

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

• 5:45-6:30 p.m. - Community Fitness Classes with YMCA
• 6-8 p.m. - Music Bingo

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

• 6-8 p.m. - The Glass Jog Run Club
• 6-8 p.m. - Stitch & Sip

11:05 a.m.

Durham Bulls vs Scranton/WB at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

12 p.m.

Our Community Stories: Grant Street at Online

4 p.m.

Duke Softball vs Gardner-Webb at Duke Softball Stadium

5:30 p.m.

Boxyard Run Club at Boxyard RTP

6 p.m.

Queer Craft Night and Tarot with Rene at Arcana

Trivia at Durham Food Hall

Bring Your Own Vinyl with Jaffar at Rubies on Five Points

Women on the Wall at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

7 p.m.

Trivia at Beer Study Durham

Not Rocket Science Trivia at DSSOLVR Durham

Tuesday Blues Jam at The Blue Note Grill

7:30 p.m.

Eloquent Soul - Open Mic Night hosted by Dasan Ahanu at Missy Lane's Assembly Room

8 p.m.

Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons Trio at Kingfisher

An Indie Show at Moon Dog Meadery

Nervous Surface / Zealotrous / Old Suns at The Pinhook

Wednesday, Apr 24

Events at Atomic Empire

• 7 p.m. - Universus TCG Tournament
• 7 p.m. - Flesh & Blood Social Play Event

Events at Boxcar Bar + Arcade

• 7-9 p.m. - Monthly Pinball Tournament
• 8-10 p.m. - Air Hockey Tournament

Events at Boxyard RTP

• 12-2 p.m. - Hear & There: Charlie Garnett Trio
• 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Game Night

Events at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery

• 7-8 p.m. - Signature Wine Tasting
• 7-8:30 p.m. - Laughs Comedy Night

3 p.m.

Durham Farmers’ Market at Durham Central Park

4 p.m.

Whiskey Wednesdays at Alley Twenty Six

Duke Softball vs Longwood at Duke Softball Stadium

4:30 p.m.

Staff Meal Omakase at Dashi

5 p.m.

Free Wednesday Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham

5:30 p.m.

Primavera: A Spring-inspired Wine Dinner in 5 Courses at Copa

6 p.m.

Figure Drawing and Tarot with Virginia at Arcana

Valentine's Mini Market at The Durham Hotel

6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

Team Trivia with Pickle at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

6:35 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Scranton/WB at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

7 p.m.

Still Skating Adult Inline and Roller Skating Class at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

Hammered Trivia at Hi-Wire Brewing

Karaoke Night at Mavericks Smokehouse

Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Company

Brett Chambers Open Mic at The Blue Note Grill

7:30 p.m.

Old Havana Nights featuring Brevan Hampden at Missy Lane's Assembly Room

8 p.m.

Trivia Night at Bull McCabe's

Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery

Lou Turner + Little Mazarn w/ Special Guest Nathan Bowles at The Pinhook

Thursday, Apr 25

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

• 12-8 p.m. -Food Truck: Mike's Vegan Cookout
• 7-9 p.m. - Thursday Trivia with Nick

Events at Mettlesome

• 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Lab: Improv 101 Class Showcase
• 8:30-9:30 p.m. - Lab: Improv 101 Class Showcase

12 p.m.

Taking Back Thursday: XOXOK at Boxyard RTP

1 p.m.

Meet the Keepers at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

3 p.m.

Guided Museum Tour at 21c Museum Hotels Durham

5 p.m.

Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Campus

Thirsty Thursdays at Dashi

Funguys Brewing Tap Takeover at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

5:30 p.m.

Walking Club with Bull City Strollers at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

6 p.m.

Dyke Night and Tarot with Emily at Arcana

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

A Return to Play at The Rickhouse

6:15 p.m.

Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing Company

6:30 p.m.

Line Dance Classes at Mystic Farm and Distillery

Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

6:35 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Scranton/WB at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

7 p.m.

Trivia Night at Beer Tooth Taproom

Bring Your Own Vinyl Night at Congress Social Bar

Jazzmeia Horn at Hayti Heritage Center

Community Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Beaux Mondes at The Blue Note Grill

Gabe Lee at The Carolina Theatre

DIY Tiramisu Class at Weldon Mills Distillery

7:30 p.m.

Trivia Night with Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square

8 p.m.

Weekly Single Mingle at Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Trivia at Fullsteam Brewery

Laurel Hells Ramblers / Three Top Serenaders / Kevin Coleman at The Pinhook

9:30 p.m.

Karaoke Night at The Tavern

Friday, Apr 26

Events at Atomic Empire

• 7 p.m. - Star Wars: Unlimited Weekly Play - Premier
  
• 7 p.m. - Magic: Standard Showdown

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 5-9 p.m. - Food Truck: Mr Wingz and Mrs Thingz
• 8-11 p.m. - Open Mic Stand-up Comedy

Events at Mettlesome

• 8-9 p.m. - Well Seasoned
• 9-10 p.m. - Hush Hush

Events at Rubies on Five Points

• 8 p.m. - Cameron Stenger
• 10 p.m. - AYO VIP Presents: Into The Vault

Events at The Blue Note Grill

• 6-8 p.m. - The Duke Street Dogs
• 9 p.m. - The Wiley Fosters

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

• 5-8 p.m. - Food Truck Friday!
• 6:30-9 p.m. - DJ Night with Three Count Records

Events at The Pinhook

• 8 p.m. - Max Lane
• 10 p.m. - VSPRTN Presents: Renaissance Disko

10 a.m.

Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee

12 p.m.

April Japanese Tea Gathering: Children’s Day at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Co-Working & Networking Social at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

4:30 p.m.

Wheels Roller Skate Party at Durham Central Park

5 p.m.

Guided Museum Tours at 21c Museum Hotels Durham

5:30 p.m.

Tea Cup Gin at Boxyard RTP

6 p.m.

Ben Lassiter Gypsy Jazz and Tarot with Kathleen at Arcana

Friday Night Makes at Durham Arts Council

Duke Baseball vs Florida State at Jack Coombs Stadium

6:35 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Scranton/WB at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

7 p.m.

Live Vinyl Spinning by PhDJ at Beer Study Durham

NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble at B.N. Duke Annex New Band Room at NCCU

7:30 p.m.

Eric Williams Quintet at Sharp 9 Gallery

8 p.m.

Doric String Quartet at Baldwin Auditorium

Stereo Reveries at DSSOLVR Durham

Karaoke at Fullsteam Brewery

A Rock Show at Moon Dog Meadery

Three Dog Night at The Carolina Theatre

9 p.m.

Planet Drag Show at Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Taylor's Version: A Swiftie Dance Party at Motorco Music Hall

Afrobeats Night at Unscripted Durham

10 p.m.

Gorgon City at The Fruit

Saturday, Apr 27

Events at Atomic Empire

• 10:45 a.m. - Star Wars: X-Wing Tournament
• 11 a.m. - Triangle Adventurer’s Game Day: Thayan Throwdown

Events at Boxyard RTP

• 10-11 a.m. - Drag Story Hour
• 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Saturdaze: DJ Wicked

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 3:30-5:30 p.m. - Live Music: Shuffle
• 5-9 p.m. - Food Truck: Chophouse BBQ
• 7-9 p.m. - Glorious Laughter Hosted By Ghettorauchi

Distillery Tours and Tastings at Liberty & Plenty

• Every Saturday, 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.

Events at Mettlesome

• 5-6 p.m. - Lab: Improv 201 Class Showcase
• 6-7 p.m. - Lab: Improv 301 Class Showcase
• 7:30-8 p.m. - Bull City Press Presents
• 8-9 p.m. - Golden Age
• 9-10:30 p.m. - Secret Society: DEBUT
• 10-11 p.m. - The Improv Jam

Events at Moon Dog Meadery

• 1 p.m. - Improv Jam
• 8 p.m. - CoLab on Fire
• 8-11 p.m. - A Metal Show

Events at The Pinhook

• 7 p.m. - Bombadil "Dancing in Color" / Mark Gabriel Little
• 10:30 p.m. - Party Y2K!

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

8 a.m.

Angels Among Us 5k and Walk of HOPE at Duke University

Durham Farmers' Market at Durham Central Park

parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park

9 a.m.

South Durham Farmers' Market at Greenwood Commons Shopping Center

Bull City Madness at Recity Network

9:30 a.m.

Guide Supported Canoeing, Kayaking, and Standup Paddleboarding at Falls Lake

FinFit Life 5K Challenge at Frontier Campus RTP

10 a.m.

159th Anniversary Surrender Commemoration at Bennett Place State Historic Site

11 a.m.

Kayaking 101 at Falls Lake

Art Walk at Old North Durham

12 p.m.

Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works

April Japanese Tea Gathering: Children’s Day at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

2:15 p.m.

April Japanese Tea Gathering: Children’s Day at Sarah P. Duke Gardens

4 p.m.

Beats n Bars Festival Block Party at American Tobacco Campus

Duke Baseball vs Florida State at Jack Coombs Stadium

6 p.m.

Tarot with Rene at Arcana

Durham Center for Senior Life 75th Anniversary Gala at Durham Center for Senior Life

6:30 p.m.

Tall Glass and Sara Jean Kelley at Huron Stage Music Venue

6:35 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Scranton/WB at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

7 p.m.

Jasmine Powell & Anthony Otto Nelson, Jr. at ADF's Samuel H. Scripps Studios

“The Day Had Come” Emancipation & Bennett Place at Bennett Place State Historic Site

JZM Brazilian Jazz Trio at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen

7:30 p.m.

Eagles Nest Jam featuring NCCU Jazz at Missy Lane's Assembly Room

Angela Bingham Trio at Sharp 9 Gallery

Waynard & Rainbow Full of Sound at The Blue Note Grill

8 p.m.

Andrew Cushin at Motorco Music Hall

9 p.m.

Blind Tigers: Live Karaoke! at Rubies on Five Points

Paradox: The Essence of Early Rave at The Fruit

Sunday, Apr 28

Events at Atomic Empire

• 12 p.m. - Community Terrain Improvement Day
• 12 p.m. - Battletech Campaign Day
• 12 p.m. - One Piece TCG Tournament
• 1 p.m. - Lorcana Draft: First Chapter

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 1-6 p.m. - Food Truck: Pull Ups Mobile Eatery
• 2-4 p.m. - Hammered Trivia with Thor
• 5-7 p.m. - Car Care Class

Events at The Pinhook

• 12 p.m. - Political Prisoner Letter Writing
• 8 p.m. - Secret Monkey Weekend / Brian K & The Parkway / Lonnie Rott
• 9 p.m. - The Conjure’s 7th Anniversary Party!

10 a.m.

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

11 a.m.

Durham Underground Market at Durham Central Park

12 p.m.

Sunday Dollar Bin Sale for Charity at Rumors Durham

A Fruit Fundraiser and Audio/Visual Marketplace at The Fruit

Farmers Market at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery

12:15 p.m.

Public Tour at Duke Chapel

1 p.m.

Spring Craft Market at Crafts & Drafts

Sip and Solder Stained Glass Workshop at Hi-Wire Brewing

Duke Baseball vs Florida State at Jack Coombs Stadium

Trinity Park Garden Tour: Celebrating Nature in City Gardens & Landscapes at Trinity Park Gazebo

1:05 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Scranton/WB at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

2 p.m.

Soul Sunday w/ DJ Soul at Congress Social Bar

Back to the Future Fashion Show at Durham Armory

CarolinaWaves x Renaissance Brunch Presents: The Hive Hoedown at Motorco Music Hall

4 p.m.

Big Red Dance Project at ADF's Samuel H. Scripps Studios

Sip & Shop Market at Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge

Evensong Singers at Duke University Chapel

Seed Theory Permaculture Mini-Series: Part Two at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

5 p.m.

J. Samuel Hammond Carillon Recital Series: Jonathan Lehrer at Duke Chapel Quad

6 p.m.

Clover + Burn the Breeze and Tarot with Heiltje at Arcana

6:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Running Art Exhibits

Constellations: 40 Years of Explorations within Sacred Geometry at Horse & Buggy Press and Friends Gallery

• Sacred Geometry is an ancient field of physics whose equations are expressed through shape. Shape is a way to explore the universal fabric of our existence.
• Sat, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 30
• Free admission

Jenny Blazing: Scapes - 5 Points Gallery Featured Artist Exhibition at 5 Points Gallery

• Jenny’s acrylic and collage paintings are her response to the diverse landscapes surrounding us. Each stroke of color, each layer of texture, is a tribute to the breathtaking natural panorama of our state—from our rolling hills and sundrenched fields to our skies bursting with drama.
• Fri, Apr 19 - Sat, May 11
• Fri, 5-9 p.m. and Sat, 1-9 p.m.
• Free admission

Hometown (Inherited): Ten Year Retrospective at The Fruit

• This project examines the changing landscape of our city through a series of forty mixed media pieces the artist has created since 2014.
• Third Friday openings on Apr 19 and May 17, 6-9 p.m.
• Drop-in by appointment and Wednesdays 4-7 p.m.
• Free admission

María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

• María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold is a monographic exhibition of a visionary voice in photography, immersive installation, painting and performance.
• Thu, Feb 15 - Sun, Jun 9
• Every week, Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 p.m.
• Free admission

Cameron Elyse's Divine Nine Legacy Memoir Exhibition at Hayti Heritage Center

• The Divine Nine Legacy Memoir delves deep into the history of the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) or "Divine Nine," a collective of nine Greek Letter organizations founded on May 10th, 1930.
• These organizations were born out of the necessity to provide a voice for Black American students within the collegiate space. United by principles of service, community, brotherhood, and sisterhood, the Divine Nine work collectively to uplift society through acts of service to underserved areas across the nation.
• Fri, Apr 19 - Sat, June 22
• Free admission