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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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African American Dance Ensemble Kwanzaafest

Join the African American Dance Ensemble for their 39th Kwanzaa celebration! The focus will be on the principle of Imani, which represents Faith. It’s a time to wholeheartedly believe in community and the justness of community struggles. Kwanzaa is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate African American culture and values, such as unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. It’s also a moment for reflection and joy, featuring communal feasts and gatherings that...

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Bourbon Blending Class

Join Mystic Farm & Distillery for a professionally led course on the art and science of blending bourbon. The masterminds behind Mystic's excellent bourbon will lead you through blending your very own bottle! They hand select samples from 3 of their barrels to bring you the best tasting experience. Through the course, you will sample these bourbons individually and work with your instructor on identifying flavors and creating blends that are unique to you and...

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Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She starred in the surreal, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a comedian who suffers a nervous breakdown, and is the star of three unconventional hour-long stand-up specials: Weakness is the Brand, Old Baby and Maria Bamford, the Special, Special, Special! Maria was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt...

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Andrew Santino: Freeze Peach Tour

Andrew stars in FX’s most watched comedy series, “Dave” along side Lil’ Dicky. Santino starred in the SHOWTIME series, “I’m Dying Up Here,” exec produced by Jim Carrey and directed by Jonathan Levine. He also appeared in “Game Over Man” written and produced by the “Workaholics” crew. Previously, Santino was the star of ABC’s comedy “Mixology.”Andrew co-hosts the very popular podcast “Bad Friends” with comedian Bobby Lee. He also has his own solo podcast “Whiskey...

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Kumail Nanjiani: Doing This Again

The "hilarious" and "relatable" comedian recently earned an Emmy nomination for his compelling portrayal of Chippendales Founder in Hulu’s limited series, “Welcome to Chippendales,” in which he also served as an executive producer. Most recently, Nanjiani can be seen in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” alongside returning cast members Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon, which hit theaters on March 22, 2024. On the animation side, Nanjiani lent his voice to “Migration,” a Universal Pictures adventure-comedy that is...

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Operation Southern Front

Ultimate Airsoft Event! Gear up and let the battle begin! For ages 8 and up.

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NC MLK Black History Month Parade

Marching bands, step/dance teams, sororities/fraternities, antique cars, mascots, and more! Elaine O'Neal will be the Grand Marshal.

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Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience

Embark on an acrobatic journey with “Solstice: a Winter Circus Experience.” This captivating circus show unfolds the story of a character who has lost his inner light, plunging him into a wondrous and surreal world where memories come to life and the ordinary becomes ‘extra’ordinary. “Solstice” blends over 8 acrobatic acts with lighting, costumes, music, scenery, and snow to create a unique blend of poetry and circus in a 75-minute show! “Solstice” is an unforgettable...

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Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour

Tasting at Ten

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

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

Offered in conjunction with the Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl, learn about 21c Durham’s current exhibition Truth or Dare: A... Details

Third Friday at Golden Belt

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The Duke Street Dogs

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

Pregame Fridays!

Every Friday at Club Era they pick a spotlight artist playlist. All you need to do is show up on the dance floor with your moves and vibes! Details

Live Vinyl Spinning by PhDJ Every 1st & 3rd Friday!

A favorite local DJ comes to spin records every FIRST and THIRD Friday of the month with a variety of vinyl offerings. Anything from funk... Details

Pass the Aux

Free live hip hop. Details

Dance Blues Friday

The beginner's lesson will begin at 8:00 PM with Kat Holloway and Steve LeWinter focusing on the close embrace connection in blues dance.... Details

Stereo Reveries

Join in every Friday from 8-11 pm for a night of pure vinyl bliss at “Stereo Reveries.” Dive into the nostalgia as talented DJs spin the... Details

Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy

Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy is every Friday from 8-11pm. Comedians from around the Triangle join forces to bring you the best comedy night in... Details

Ally J and Kevin Clark

Enjoy a night of craft cocktails and smooth jams. Details

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