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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.
If you're a Durham-based venue or organization and you'd like us to include your event on our calendar, follow the link below to find our submission guidelines and submit your information.
If you have any questions, please email eventcalendar@discoverdurham.com.
Art Exhibit — Art of the Andes
2001 Campus Dr
Durham, NC 27705
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Art Exhibit — Art of the Andes
Art of the Andes features ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and carvings produced by cultures across the Andes region, a 4,500-mile-long... Details
Art Exhibit — Inscrutable Objects
2001 Campus Dr
Durham, NC 27705
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Art Exhibit — Inscrutable Objects
This installation brings together sculptures, drawings and photographs that might be hard for most of us to comprehend. They challenge... Details
Studio Ghibli Film Series
309 W Morgan St
Durham, NC 27701
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For decades, Studio Ghibli has created breathtakingly beautiful movies that have captivated and inspired audiences for generations through... Details
Art Exhibit — Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene
2001 Campus Dr
Durham, NC 27705
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Art Exhibit — Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene
Just over twenty years ago, scientists introduced a term to denote a new geological epoch in which human activity has had a marked impact... Details
AB Contemporary Presents Quare Dance and Other Stories
804 Old Fayetteville St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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AB Contemporary Presents Quare Dance and Other Stories
Quare Dance: Black, Queer Aesthetic in Ballet is a multimedia installation that examines the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and... Details
Tasting at Ten
812 Mallard Ave
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Tasting at Ten is a free coffee tasting hosted by Counter Culture Coffee at the roastery, every Friday at 10am. A new coffee is featured... Details
$1.50 Oysters at Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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$1.50 Oysters at Alley Twenty Six
Durham’s Alley Twenty Six is now offering $1.50 raw oyster special from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. A selection of oysters are sourced from... Details
Third Friday - Guided Museum Tours
111 Corcoran Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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Third Friday - Guided Museum Tours
Offered in conjunction with the Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl, learn about 21c Durham’s current exhibition Truth or Dare: A... Details
Food Truck Friday!
5410 NC-55, Ste V
Durham, North Carolina 27713
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Each week The Glass Jug rotates through a list of some of the most delicious trucks in the Triangle area. Be sure to follow us on Instagram... Details
Durham Foodie Fare
501 Foster St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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The MAKRS Society presents: Durham Foodie Fare @ Durham Central Park: a foodie and art market. Showcasing the Triangle's diverse food and... Details
The Duke Street Dogs
709 Washington St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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The Duke Street Dogs are a four-piece acoustic band out of Durham, NC. They play songs written by Dog Michael Borstelmann, as well as... Details
Third Friday at Golden Belt
800 Taylor St
Durham, North Carolina 27701
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