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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Featured Events
The Magic of African Rhythm
Acclaimed for their unique ability to engage audiences around the world, “The Magic of African Rhythm” honors the vibrancy of Africa’s many rhythms through the Dundun, Sangban, and Kenkeni drums, connecting the past to the present. Meaningful stories are told in both authentic song and original dance choreography. Drums, dance, costumes, song, and story carry audiences across the colorful spectrum of the entire continent, culminating with audience members on stage for jubilant celebration! Part...
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Earth Day at Bennett Place
Join Duke graduate student Kalei Porter on a guided tour that blends science & history for a new perspective on history! Explore what the grounds tell us about people of the past. What has changed over the centuries, and what has stayed the same? At 1pm, take a guided tour to learn more about the ecosystem and site history. Tour reservations are encouraged- please RSVP through Eventbrite.
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Full Moon Fever Bike Ride
Experience the American Tobacco Trail at night with the Durham Community Trail Watch group. Please note: the ride has two starting times and locations. 7:30 p.m. - Early Start Time: the early start is at 7:30 p.m. in front of Mellow Mushroom (410 Blackwell Street) in downtown Durham. That group will ride down the American Tobacco Trail and meet up with the late group that meets at 8:30 p.m. in front of Bean Traders. 8:3...
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Kountry Wayne: The King of Hearts Tour
Kountry Wayne (a.k.a. Wayne Colley) has been generating an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry as one of comedy’s most notable rising stars. Since his first viral Facebook post in 2014, Wayne’s career continues to soar, while garnering a loyal fan base. His widely popular digital sketches draw millions of viewers daily across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and his YouTube channel. These sketches feature original characters created by Wayne, as well...
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The Price is Right Live!
America’s Favorite Game Show Everyone’s favorite game show is on its way to you, along with the chance to win a share of the more than $12 million in cash and fabulous prizes we’ve given away! Want to play? See how to become a contestant below. Alongside our Celebrity Host, randomly-selected contestants play everyone’s favorite games like Plinko™, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel, and even the fabulous Showcase. Lucky audience members can even win prizes right...
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Mystic Spring Cocktail Class
Take a tour of the distillery, enjoy free tastings, and learn hands-on how to make some refreshing spring cocktails.
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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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The Dixie Dregs with Special Guests: Steve Morse Band
For guitar aficionados, Steve Morse needs no introduction, and his place in the pantheon of guitar greats is certain. But in fact, his career started with the Dixie Dregs.The band traces its true beginnings back to Morse’s high school days, alongside fellow Dixie Dregs bassist, Andy West. An early progressive rock quintet featuring vocals, the band’s first iteration settled on the name Dixie Grit while joking about being from the South. Dixie Grit morphed into...
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Gabe Lee
Equal parts classic songwriter and modern-day storyteller, Gabe Lee has built his own bridge between country, folk and rock. Lee has been collecting stories for years, both onstage and off. “I used to bartend,” says the Nashville-based songwriter, “which means I was also a cheap therapist for whomever happened to be sitting on the barstool. Whether they were there to celebrate or drink away their problems, I heard about whatever they were going through. It...
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Bluey's Big Play
The #1 Family Show Returns By Popular Demand “A glorious celebration of everything you love about the show” – The Guardian 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. Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series...
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Three Dog Night
Legendary band, Three Dog Night, now in its 5th decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night.Three Dog Night hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in...
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159h Anniversary Surrender Commemoration
Enjoy a day of living history and talk to soldiers and civilians around the historic Bennett farm, and discover what they would have experienced during the closing days of the war.
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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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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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Little River Community Fair
Free admission and parking
Fair rides, food vendors, games,
Air raid attraction
Wristband purchase available for unlimited rides;...
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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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Fame the Musical
Presented by North Carolina Central University Theatre.
Th-Sa 8 p.m., Su 3 p.m.
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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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FantaSci
FantaSci is a convention by the fans for the fans that is dedicated to raising the awareness of, and appreciation for, science fiction and...
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Third Friday
Support local artists, and add beautiful works to your collection.
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Taylor Swift Silent Disco
🎶💔 Get ready to dive In Too Deep at Silent Disco Emo Night ! This 18+ event is your chance to warm up those vocal cords and...
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Friday Night Makes at the Durham Arts Council
Looking for something fun to do to kickoff your weekend in Durham? Want to pick up a new creative hobby? Join DAC for Friday Night Makes, a...
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