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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

Neil deGrasse Tyson An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies – Part III

One of America’s most well-known scientists is returning to DPAC with an all-new lecture. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American... Details

Music Trivia Bingo with Vivica C. Coxx!

Join your Durham neighbors every Thursday night for Music Trivia Bingo with the one and only Vivica C. Coxx! Grab a table with your crew... Details

Queer-Eoke

It’s Karaoke but Queer as “F” oh and straight people are always welcome! So let’s sing, lets drink, lets kiki, lets snack, and let’s make... Details

Karaoke Night

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Freaky Friday Dance Party!

One thing about it, is you know you are the baddest “B around, so why not tip toe through Durham’s sexiest Queer nightclub with that killer... Details

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

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

Well Seasoned - comedy

All Durham. All Black. All comedy. 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

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... Details

Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company

Sing karaoke with your friends, guaranteed good time! Details

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