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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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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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Durham Mardi Gras Celebration

Celebrate Mardi Gras with the huge Bulltown Strutters Brass Band and Cajun Band Shamu Garcon. Arrive in festive attire or as you are. Dance, sing, second line and celebrate Fat Tuesday New Orleans joy, Durham style. Motorco will have their World Famous Hurricanes on tap and NOLA Food Specials from the kitchen.

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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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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

Taste of Soul NC

Join Taste of Soul NC Saturday Memorial Day weekend for amazing Food, Music & Fun. Bring the whole family as there will something for... Details

Durham African American History Guided Tour

Durham is the home of a litany of African American historic sites. Whether you want to learn about architects, artists, athletes, or... Details

Downtown Durham True Crime Walking Tour

Hosted by a local historian, the Durham True Crime walking tour will surely capture your curiosity. From a mayoral candidate with a... Details

Saturday Night Dance Party

Join in on the roof in downtown Durham every weekend for a Saturday Night Dance Party with the best DJs in the Triangle! Dance the night... Details

Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat!

Every Saturday is a dance party, and every Saturday is a New ERA! Club ERA gives you a new Dj with a drag show, and a good drink to match... Details

Lower Eno River Discovery Paddle

Paddle along the Eno River on its journey into the Neuse River and explore the hidden creeks and coves that are home to frogs, salamanders,... Details

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

Experience the vibrant pulse of live jazz music at Lula & Sadie's Sunday Brunch! Every week the soulful melodies and rhythmic beats create... Details

Fleet Feet Ninth Street bRUNch Club

Join in for a weekly run on Sundays at 10 AM starting from Fleet Feet Ninth Street. All paces are welcome for this scenic trip around Duke... Details

Durham Underground Market

The MAKRS Society X Oak City Music Collective presents: Durham Underground Market: a market and concert series. Join us for our monthly... Details

Yoga @ The Winery

A Great Way To Celebrate The End of Summer. Go for yoga and stay for view, food trucks & refreshments. What to expect Imagining doing... Details

NC Air Hockey Players Air Hockey Tournament

Every Sunday at Durty Bull, NC Air Hockey Players hosts a double elimination tournament! Show off your puck handling, earn bragging rights,... Details

Sunday Dollar Bin Sale for Charity at Rumors

Rumors Durham will be raising money for various charities every Sunday outside the store front! We will have several bins of $1 items... Details

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