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
NY Cat Film Festival
The NY Cat Film Festival™ is an exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates, and entertains. Cats have their own unique and indescribable bond with people – even when living independently as community cats. For far too long, felines have been the “invisible” part of the human-animal bond and it’s time to shine the spotlight on these magnificent creatures and the humans devoted...
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An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil
Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” as well as a New York Times Best Selling Author. “Somebody Feed Phil” – one of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows has garnered a cult-like following and will release its seventh season in March 2024. This Emmy-nominated unscripted documentary series combines his love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor and has become must-see TV for...
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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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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB), which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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$1 Oysters at Alley Twenty Six
Durham’s Alley Twenty Six is now offering $1 raw oyster special from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. A selection of oysters are sourced from...
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Community Fitness Classes with YMCA
Join in each Tuesday for community fitness classes - fun and free for everyone! Anyone is welcome outside the taproom at 5:45pm for...
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BYOV w/ Jaffar (Bring Your Own Vinyl Night)
Want to share your dope taste in music with fellow audiophiles? Love hearing new music from area music geeks with eclectic tastes? Hang...
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Women on the Wall
This 1-hour meetup will explore the adventure of climbing in a close and supportive atmosphere. Learn to focus your attention on your...
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The Glass Jug Run Club
Join walkers, joggers and runners of all speeds at the Glass Jug for a well deserved pint after finishing the course. Meet the the Parkwood...
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Stitch and Sip
Get crafty! Whether you are into knitting, crochet, needlework or other crafting pastimes - bring your project, hang out and enjoy a...
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Paint & Sip: Crocus Pocus
Sign up, show up, sip up, PAINT! No artistic talent is needed - they'll teach you step by step and have great FUN painting with you!BYO:...
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