Durham Events Calendar
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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you get involved in our vibrant community. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages.
Durham is home to many homegrown festivals and events that happen annually and are easy to plan a trip around. From beats to barbecue and everything in between, check out our seasonal events page to find the perfect time to visit the Bull City.
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Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
Paramount’s Laser Spectacular is the smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the original music of Pink Floyd. The show has become a cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Floyd as you’ve never seen before.“Pink Floyd’s music is theatrical and visual,” says Paramount’s producer Steve Monistere. “You can imagine images when you listen to Pink Floyd’s music, and with no visual stimuli, there is still a show in your mind.” Imagine using lasers...
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Get The Led Out
Absolute Must See For Led Zeppelin Fans From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates the songs in all their depth and glory...
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Wild Kratts
Wildly Popular PBS KIDS® Television Show The Wild Kratts LIVE! stage show that has kids across North America buzzing is coming to DPAC with an ALL NEW show: “Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power!” Get ready to dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation, with Martin and Chris LIVE on stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on screen, at...
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Hillandale Golf Beginner Clinic
Whether you are new to golf or need a refresher, our Sunday Beginner Clinics empower you to learn the fundamentals of the game while allowing flexibility in your schedule! 10 Spots available per session. Putting: May 5thChipping: May 12th, June 9th Full Swing Irons: April 7th, May 19th, June 23rdFull Swing Driver: April 21st, May 26th, June 30th Stop by the Pro Shop or call 919.286.4211 to register. *Payment required at time of registration. Summer...
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Tommy Emmanuel, CGP
The real-time exuberance Tommy Emmanuel brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of multitudes, his ability to play three parts at once, always with pure heart and real soul. He is a true virtuoso. But he seems as delighted always with the magic of the music as the audience, if not more, and his joy illuminates everything.It’s...
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KEM
Internationally renowned R&B singer/songwriter KEM brings his tour to DPAC. Capable of connecting romantic joy with spiritual renewal, KEM has a unique place in musical culture. Five albums and three million sales later, he has established himself as a prominent voice articulating critical matters of the heart and soul. In 2002, KEM released his first CD, KEMISTRY, and sold more than 15,000 units right from the trunk of his car. The success landed him a...
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Bailes Afro Latinos
This performance engages families in a journey through Latin America and the world, exploring a range of popular dances throughout Latin America such as Cumbia from Colombia; Bachata and Merengue from the Dominican Republic; Chachacha and Son from Cuba; and Bomba and Plena from Puerto Rico; and many others. Learn about the influential cultures and musical traditions that helped shape these rhythms and dances.Este espectáculo les propone a los espectadores un viaje por América Latina...
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Joe Bob Briggs Indoor Drive-In Geek-Out
Joe Bob Briggs is the world’s foremost drive-in movie critic. His wisecracking take on B-movies was featured on two long-running late-night television shows, first on The Movie Channel and then on TNT. That tradition continues with his latest series, “The Last Drive-In,” currently featured on AMC’s Shudder streaming platform.Briggs is also a successful investigative journalist, actor, and author. His nine books include “Joe Bob Goes to the Drive-In” (1987) and “Profoundly Disturbing: Shocking Movies that...
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The Decemberists
For over 20 years, The Decemberists have been one of the most original, daring, and thrilling American rock bands. Founded in the year 2000, The Decemberists’ distinctive brand of hyper-literate folk-rock set them apart from the start with the release of their debut EP 5 Songs in 2001. Since then, the band has released nine full-length albums that are unbound by genre and highly ambitious, ranging from Americana-leaning storytelling epics to elements of 70’s prog...
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The Lion King
The Show of a Lifetime More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney's THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when the Triangle's best-loved musical returns to DPAC. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against...
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Hillandale Golf Course Senior Short Game Clinic
This clinic is designed for the golfers who find themselves getting within 50 yards of the green in two and take 2-3 shots to get on the green and struggling with distance control while putting.This will be a 3-part series: Putting, Chipping, & Pitching/Wedge Shots. Our goal is to provide fundamentals that you can take with you to work on to improve your game and your scores!
3-part series, continuing on 5/22 & 5/29. Open to Ages 60+
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Studio Ghibli Film Series
For decades, Studio Ghibli has created breathtakingly beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through...
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Art Exhibit — María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold
María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold is a monographic exhibition of a visionary voice in photography, immersive installation, painting and...
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Art Exhibition — Dan Gottlieb: Figure | Ground
Dan Gottlieb is best known for his blurred and distorted landscapes. Each piece begins as a photograph, which is then printed on acrylic...
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Constellations: 40 Years of Explorations within Sacred Geometry by Steven Ferlauto
Sacred Geometry is an ancient field of physics whose equations are expressed through shape. Shape is a way to explore the universal fabric...
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NCCU Jazz Festival
NCCU's 33rd Annual Jazz Festival kicks off with a two-day event in partnership with the Monterrey Jazz Festival and continues with seven...
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LIVE! From The Fayetteville Street Corridor: Cameron Elyse's Divine Nine Legacy Memoir Exhibition
The Divine Nine Legacy Memoir delves deep into the history of the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) or "Divine Nine," a collective of...
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Art Exhibit — It Ain’t All Black And White
Curatorial Statement:Black people are often asked to shrink their complex emotions into two categories, joy and pain; sitting high on joy...
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Hometown (Inherited): Ten Year Retrospective
Join in for the ten-year retrospective of artist Moriah LeFebvre’s “Hometown (Inherited)” project at The Fruit! This project examines the...
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Jenny Blazing: Scapes - 5 Points Gallery Featured Artist Exhibition
5 Points Gallery in downtown Durham is pleased to present their new exhibition titled Jenny Blazing: Scapes opening Third Friday. Jenny’s...
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RetroNoir Film Series
Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and...
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Sandlot Revival
From April 27 to 29, 2024, a different kind of baseball will be played at the Historic Durham Athletic Park.
Sandlot Revival is a weekend...
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Pop-Up Birds of Prey Tour
Learn all about Piedmont Wildlife Center and the birds of prey who call PWC home in this 45 minute walking tour. At the end of your tour,...
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