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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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Go Fore The Green Tournament

9 AM Shotgun Start18 – Hole Two – Person Scramble TournamentIncludes:– 18 – Hole Greens Fee– 18 – Hole Cart Fee– On-Course Contests– Best Dressed Team Contest (criteria: “most-spirited”, previous teams have dressed as leprechauns and shamrocks!)

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Durham Bulls FanFest

Fans will have the opportunity to participate in a number of on-field activities such as inflatables, face-painting and a petting zoo!

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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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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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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

Pi(e) Day at The Durham

Celebrate 3.14! Visit the Coffee Bar from 1pm until they are gone to enjoy pie on Pi(e) Day from acclaimed Durham baker, Phoebe Lawless.... Details

Pi Day

Pi Day is this Friday 3/14 and to celebrate, come out to Durham Central Park for a FREE slice of pie starting at 4:00 pm until they run... Details

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

Retro Screening — Easy Rider & Five Easy Pieces

Dennis Hopper’s “Easy Rider” – New 4K Restoration (R, 1969, 95 min) Followed by:Bob Rafelson’s “Five Easy Pieces” (R, 1970, 98 min) Details

Tim Wells & Les Bons Temps--Cajun, Zydeco & More

Friday Night Special Dance Party! Sometimes you just need to get loose on a Friday night! Tim Wells & Les Bons Temps provide just the right... Details

Ani DiFranco

Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create... 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

Well Seasoned - comedy

All Durham. All Black. All comedy. Details

Melt

Pulsing with the energy of their hometown New York City, ‘If There’s a Heaven’ (2024) is the debut album from indie band Melt. Melt is... Details

Ben Schwartz & Friends

Ben Schwartz brings some of his friends on stage to create a totally improvised show. Nothing is prepared beforehand, every word is made up... Details

Fatale Frequencies

Lex Nell, DJ Bosslady, Miss Ashely and Poetic Note Details

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