Things to Do in Durham this Week

Weekly Events in Durham

(July 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 Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

• Tue, July 23 - Sun, July 28
• $10

Marcus Anderson Jazz and Coffee Escape at NCCU New Student Center

• Artist lineup includes: headliner Glenn Jones; Mr. Talkbox; Nicholas Cole; Adam Hawley, JJ Sansaverino; Oli Silk; Jeff Ryan; Julian Vaughn; Jason Jackson; Althea René; Rebecca Jade.
• Thu, July 25 and Sat, July 27
• $99+ for one day, $175+ for both days

Adult Summer Camp at Museum of Life and Science

• Take a journey back to your childhood and relive your favorite summer camp experiences! Make friendship bracelets, custom buttons, create with perler beads, and enjoy Liquid Nitrogen Smores!
• This event is for adults 21+!
• Thu, July 25
• 6:30-10 p.m.
• $35+ General Public, $30+ Museum Members

enVISION: The Next Chapter at The Fruit

• enVISION: The Next Chapter is an immersive interdisciplinary performance that relies not on sight or sound but on the felt sense of sonic experiences and visual perceptions.
• In a collective creative process, the work has brought together a team of collaborators around two questions: Can we listen to what we see? Can we see what we hear?
• Fri, July 26 - Sun, July 28
• $27

Durham Underground Market at Durham Central Park

• The MAKRS Society X Oak City Music Collective presents: Durham Underground Market: a market and concert series.
• 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, July 28
• 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Free admission

Multi-Day Events

Intro and Intermediate Pottery Class Begins at Delores Pottery

• Knowledgeable instructors will guide you through the process of wheel throwing, wedging, centering, shaping, and glazing, ensuring you have a comprehensive understanding of the craft.
• Whether you're a beginner looking to dive into the world of pottery or an experienced potter looking to refresh your skills, this class series is designed to inspire and elevate your artistic journey.
• Mon, July 22 - Thu, July 25
• 6:30-9 p.m.
• $260

Happy Hour at Dashi

• Dashi has expanded their Happy Hour menu and hours!
• Mon, July 22 - Fri, July 26
• 3-6 p.m. in the ramen shop (& 5-6 p.m. in the izakaya, too)!

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, July 27 and Sun, July 28
• 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Free admission

Movies at The Carolina Theatre

• A Letter to Three Wives
• Caddyshack & The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
• The Little Rascals
• Rope

Monday, July 22

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

• 7-8 p.m. - Music Trivia with Meg
• 7-9 p.m. - Monday Night Skate
• 8-9 p.m. - Bachelorette Watch Party!

5 p.m.

Arts & Drafts at Fullsteam Brewery

Oyster Fest at The Durham Hotel

6 p.m.

Gentle Yoga Flow at ReCity Network

Disc Golf Putting League at The Glass Jug in RTP

6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night at Ponysaurus Brewing Company

7 p.m.

Community Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

7:30 p.m.

Intervention Comedy Open Mic at Devine's Restaurant and Bar

Movie Mondays: Barbie at The Glass Jug in Downtown Durham

8:30 p.m.

Karaoke at The House

Tuesday, July 23

Events at Boxyard RTP

• 5-8 p.m. - Live DJ: DJ John Jay
• 5:30-7:30 p.m. - SoapBox: Magic

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

• 6-8 p.m. - The Glass Jog Run Club
• 6-9 p.m. - Stitch & Sip Crafting Club

9 a.m.

Public Birds of Prey Tour at Piedmont Wildlife Center

5 p.m.

Craft Summer Camp: Charm School Edition at Durham Vintage Collective

Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities

6 p.m.

Queer Open Mic Night at Arcana

Adult Coloring Night at Hi-Wire Brewing

"An Artful Summer" Artist in Residence Series at JB Duke Hotel

Gentle Yoga Flow at ReCity Network

Bring Your Own Vinyl with Jaffar at Rubies on Five Points

Music Bingo at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

Women on the Wall at Triangle Rock Club

6:30 p.m.

Trivia at Durham Food Hall

6:35 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

7 p.m.

Trivia at Beer Study Durham

King Trivia Tuesdays at Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Not Rocket Science Trivia at DSSOLVR

Bull City Beer Runners Run Club at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

Tuesday Blues Jam at The Blue Note Grill

7:30 p.m.

Radical System Art at Reynolds Industries Theater

8 p.m.

Jeremy 'Bean' Clemons Trio at Kingfisher

Small Black / Pictureplane at The Pinhook

8:30 p.m.

Karaoke at The House

Wednesday, July 24

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: Kevin Van Sant
• 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

An Interview with Dr Stanley Krippner by Sally Ann Drucker, PhD at Rhine Research Center (Online)

5 p.m.

Free Wednesday Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham

6 p.m.

Figure Drawing and Tarot with Emily at Arcana

Runner's Resilience Fitness Class at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

Gentle Yoga Flow at ReCity Network

Sweet Social: Lutra Bakery & Cafe at The Durham Hotel

Plant Sale & Swap at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

6:30 p.m.

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

6:35 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

7 p.m.

Hammered Trivia at Hi-Wire Brewing

Karaoke Night at Mavericks Smokehouse

Trivia Night at Mystic Farm & Distillery

Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Company

Brett Chambers Open Mic at The Blue Note Grill

Pillow Talk w/ Frisky Business Adult Boutique at The Pinhook

7:30 p.m.

Queer Latin Dance Night at Fullsteam Brewery

Radical System Art at Reynolds Industries Theater

8 p.m.

Trivia Night at Bull McCabe's

Flashback Flicks: 2024 Summer Outdoor Movie Series at JB Duke Hotel

Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery

Savage Knights Vagrancy! at Shadowbox Studio

Thursday, July 25

12 p.m.

Taking Back Thursday: Nick VanBuskirk and Patrick McGrew at Boxyard RTP

3 p.m.

Guided Museum Tour at 21c Museum Hotel Durham

5 p.m.

Thirsty Thursdays at Dashi

Blind Contour and Soundscape with Saba & Adé at NorthStar Church of the Arts

Oyster Night 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

6 p.m.

Dyke Night and Tarot with Rene at Arcana

Dungeons n' Drafts at DSSOLVR

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

Gentle Yoga Flow at ReCity Network

6:15 p.m.

Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing Company

6:30 p.m.

Adult Summer Camp at Museum of Life and Science

Boulders & Brews Meetup at Triangle Rock Club

6:35 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

7 p.m.

2024 Modern League Season 1 Tournament 3 at Atomic Empire

Trivia Night at Beer Tooth Taproom

Bring Your Own Vinyl Night at Congress Social Bar

Thursday Trivia with Nick at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

Fresh Black Films South at Hayti Heritage Center

Summer Jazz Jam (Curated by Al Strong) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room

Community Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Thank God Tomorrow's Friday at Rookie's Sports Bar

Banks Peace & Keel at The Blue Note Grill

7:30 p.m.

Trivia Night with Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square

Summer Thursdays: Improv Jam at Mettlesome

Trivia Night at Weldon Mills Distillery

8 p.m.

Weekly Single Mingle at Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Trivia at Fullsteam Brewery

Funny Flights at Lonerider Distillery

Upchuck at Motorco Music Hall

Sweet Dream / Bills Garage / Nicole Tester at The Pinhook

9:30 p.m.

Karaoke Night at The Tavern

Friday, July 26

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Brewing Company

• 5-9 p.m. - Food Truck: La Republica Tacos
• 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 Mystic Farm and Distillery

• 7-9 p.m. - Swing Dance Class
• 7-10 p.m. - Live Band Karaoke

Events at Rubies on Five Points

• 7 p.m. - DUNUMS
• 10 p.m. - Last Friday Night Heatwave

Events at The Blue Note Grill

• 6-8 p.m. - The Duke Street Dogs
• 9:15 p.m. - Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos

Events at The Fruit

• 7:30 p.m. - enVISION: The Next Chapter
• 9 p.m. - House Rules

Events at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

• 12-5 p.m. - Co-Working Social
• 5-9 p.m. - Tacos & Tequila

10 a.m.

Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee

5:30 p.m.

Friday Night Live: Brother Kent at Boxyard RTP

6 p.m.

Tarot with Joy at Arcana

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

Gentle Yoga Flow at ReCity Network

Tom Neuhauser Music at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP

The Patio Dance Parties: Clueless Fridays at Unscripted Durham

6:30 p.m.

In-Store Prerelease Event at Atomic Empire

Remey Williams (wsg, Tamisha Waden) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room

6:35 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

7 p.m.

Exploration Paddle at Eno River

HBCULinx: Young Alumni Game Night at Melanated Wine

Retro Film Series: Caddyshack & The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas at The Carolina Theatre

7:30 p.m.

Paul Taylor Dance Company at Page Auditorium

Stephen Philip Harvey Octet at Sharp 9 Gallery

8 p.m.

Boxcar Bar Olympics at Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Stereo Reveries at DSSOLVR

A Rock Show at Moon Dog Meadery

Secret Monkey Weekend at Motorco Music Hall

8:30 p.m.

Full Frame Road Show Presents: GOOD NIGHT OPPY at Durham Central Park

9 p.m.

Remey Williams (wsg, Tamisha Waden) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room

The Conjure Dance Party at NorthStar Church of the Arts

INTRASTATE: Miss B Haven / Ebony Red / DJ Chooch / DJ Roselle / DJ Triple AAA / Baby Cousin Tay Tay at The Pinhook

Saturday, July 27

Events at Atomic Empire

• 11 a.m. - Magic: Bloomburrow Prerelease
• 4 p.m. - Magic: Bloomburrow Prerelease
• 6 p.m. - Triangle Gaymers presents: June Game Night

Events Boxyard RTP

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

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 1-8 p.m. - Food Truck: Lobster Dogs
• 4-6 p.m. - Live Music: Will Sims
• 6-9 p.m. - Brave New Classics Presents: Shakespeare Roulette

Distillery Tours and Tastings at Liberty & Plenty

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

Events at Mettlesome

• 7:30-8 p.m. - Bull City Press Presents
• 8-9 p.m. - Golden Age
• 9-10 p.m. - King Shit

Events at Moon Dog Meadery

• 1-2 p.m. - Comedy Improv Jam
• 7-10 p.m. - Durham Arts Pop Up
• 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. - CoLaB on Fire

Events at Motorco Music Hall

• 1:30 p.m. - Girl's Rock: Summer Camp Showcase
• 8 p.m. - Cassadee Pope

Events at Rubies on Five Points

• 7 p.m. - Adulting: An Early Dance Party
• 10 p.m. - Renaissance Disko

Events at The Pinhook

• 7 p.m. - The Folk Implosion
• 11 p.m. - Summer Too Hot Dance Party w/ Ayo VIP

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.

Durham Farmers' Market at Durham Central Park

South Durham Farmers' Market at Hub RTP

parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park

9 a.m.

Little Leapers Playtime at Sky Zone Trampoline Park

9:30 a.m.

Guide Supported Canoeing, Kayaking, and Standup Paddleboarding at Eno River

Women's Introduction to Standup Paddleboarding at Falls Lake

11:30 a.m.

Free Retro Family Day: The Little Rascals at The Carolina Theatre

12 p.m.

Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works

Disco Brunch at The Durham Hotel

Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities

1 p.m.

Nailed It DIY: Build It Event at Nailed It DIY Studio Durham

Paul Taylor Dance Company at Page Auditorium (Children's Matinee)

2 p.m.

"Bullpen" Treasure Hunt: Walking Team Scavenger Hunt! at Fullsteam Brewery

Therapy Session II: Maestra's Birthday Bash n Bars at NorthStar Church of the Arts

enVISION: The Next Chapter at The Fruit

5 p.m.

Paul Taylor Dance Company at Page Auditorium

Anniversary Party at The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge

6 p.m.

The Moon Unit and Tarot with Rene at Arcana

Gentle Yoga Flow at ReCity Network

6:30 p.m.

Remey Williams (wsg, Tamisha Waden) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room

6:35 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

7 p.m.

Jon Shain & FJ Ventre at Succotash Southern & Creole Kitchen

7:30 p.m.

Brad Walker Quartet at Sharp 9 Gallery

Willie Painter Band at The Blue Note Grill

enVISION: The Next Chapter at The Fruit

9 p.m.

Remey Williams (wsg, Tamisha Waden) at Missy Lane's Assembly Room

Sunday, July 28

Events at Durty Bull Brewing Company

• 12-6 p.m. - Food Truck: Sphinx Egyptian Street Food
• 12-2:30 p.m. - NC Air Hockey Players Air Hockey Tournament
• 2-4 p.m. - Hammered Trivia with Casey

Events at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery

• 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Yoga
• 12-3 p.m. - Farmers Market

10 a.m.

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

11 a.m.

Durham Underground Market at Durham Central Park

12 p.m.

Magic: Bloomburrow Prerelease at Atomic Empire

Sunday Dollar Bin Sale for Charity at Rumors

12:15 p.m.

Public Tour at Duke Chapel

2 p.m.

Soul Sunday w/ DJ Soul at Congress Social Bar

Bourbon Sensory Training at Mystic Farm and Distillery

enVISION: The Next Chapter at The Fruit

3 p.m.

Block Party at Bull McCabe's Irish Pub

5:05 p.m.

Durham Bulls vs Gwinnett at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

6 p.m.

Louis Landry with Ella Deans & David Puckett and Tarot with Rene at Arcana

Gentle Yoga Flow at ReCity Network

6:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night at Moon Dog Meadery

7 p.m.

Painting in the Park at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham

Black Bouquet / Patois Counselors / My Sister Maura / Not Flailing at The Pinhook

7:30 p.m.

enVISION: The Next Chapter at The Fruit

8 p.m.

Allan Rayman at Motorco Music Hall

9 p.m.

Raggae Sundayz at The House

10 p.m.

Long Relief at Rubies on Five Points

Running Art Exhibits

Sizzling Summer: Member Artists Showcase at 5 Points Gallery

• Member Artists Showcase, spotlighting an array of member works, including captivating paintings by Anne Heartt Gregory. In her latest series, Making Tracks, Anne explores the intricate and winding journeys that lead us to our destinations.
• Fri, July 19 - Sat, Aug 10
• Fri, 5-9 p.m. and Sat, 1-9 p.m.
• Free admission

Art Exhibit: "Summer Stories" at Horse & Buggy Press and Friends

• Works by Carol Retsch-Bogart.
• Sat, July 13 - Tue, Aug 13
• Free admission

Art Exhibition: Ben Bridgers "Roadside Attractions" at Craven Allen Gallery

• Ben Bridgers’ work explores “magic, mystery and the perversity of nature,” while his process stays rooted in classical materials and methods.
• Fri, July 19 - Sat, Sept 14
• Mon - Fri, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Free admission

Art Exhibition – Holding Space: Dreams and Memories at Ella West Gallery

• Works by Julia Rivera, Isabel Lu, and Toni Scott.
• Three artists whose paintings investigate and reimagine what it means to embody the experiences of migration, intergenerational tradition, institutional exclusion, and gender variance. Their works initiate a wider conversation around the concept of space, who is allowed to occupy it, and how.
• Fri, June 21 - Sat, Sept 21
• Wed - Sat, 12-5 p.m. and by appointment

“Summer Stories: Encaustic Paintings & Mixed Media Collages” by Carol Retsch-Bogart at Horse & Buggy Press and Friends

• Carol finds a surprising link between her former career as a therapist and her current art practice. Key to both is an appreciation of the many layers of life. People’s lives are textured by their past, present, and future with the complicated nuances of feelings, experiences, hopes, and fears.
• Sat, July 13 - Sat, Sept 28
• Free admission