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
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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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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Nevermore Film Festival
Nevermore Film Festival is a juried competition festival that programs brand-new feature and short films with an emphasis on horror, science fiction, dark fantasy, animation, and mystery/thrillers from around the world. Named a “Top 100 Film Festival” by FilmFreeway and “One of the Best Horror Film Festivals in the World” by Dread Central, Nevermore has screened more than 1000 films since its creation in 1999. It has gained an international reputation as one of the...
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Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an annual international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of nonfiction cinema. Each spring, Full Frame welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world for a four-day, morning-to-midnight array of nearly 100 films, as well as discussions, panels, and Southern hospitality.
The festival is a program of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.
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Biscuits & Banjos Festival
GRAMMY & Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens’ new festival is dedicated to the celebration and exploration of Black music, art and culture in her home state of North Carolina. Biscuits & Banjos is a 3-day festival to exchange ideas, expand conversations, uplift traditions, and trace the musical and geographical connections of old time, country, Americana, folk, jazz and blues to highlight their complicated origins. The festival will champion Black artists and creators, offering robust musical...
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Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour
Bill’s 44th
The streamers are hung, the punch has been spiked, and the cake is just begging to be eaten! Now all Bill has to do is wait for his guests...
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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...
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Pruning Shrubs
Pruning can help minimize disease, direct growth and lessen future problems. Bobby Mottern, director of horticulture at Duke Gardens, will...
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Blippi
Join Blippi to make music in Durham in the brand new live Blippi: Join The Band Tour!
Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their...
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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...
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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!
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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...
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~ Deep Space Disco ~
- "The Triangles, Art Fueled, Deep Space, Planet Hoppin' micro-fest!" - Hosted by Burning Man camp 'Strung Cheese'
$...
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Hush Hush Improv Comedy
Join Hush Hush for a special comedy show full of deep laughs and true revelations. Each show, audience members add their anonymous...
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Well Seasoned - comedy
All Durham. All Black. All comedy.
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Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company
Sing karaoke with your friends, guaranteed good time!
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Freaky Fridays
Every Friday when the clock strikes 10pm Club ERA turns into Durhams only Gay, Queer, Trans nightclub and Bar. So get your slippers on and...
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