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June 16–22
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, June 16, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The Hayti Heritage Center’s Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be led by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch on Monday, June 16, 6:30–8pm, in the Chuck Davis Dance Emporium (upstairs at 804 Old Fayetteville St, at Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $10; visit the Facebook page for more info and to purchase your ticket(s). GoDurham 5/5K.
The Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55, Suite V) will host a Disc Golf Putting Tournament on Monday, June 16, 6:30–9pm. The evening starts with registration at 6, then play begins at 6:30. Bring three putters and be ready to pay $6 to play in this double-elimination randoms double tournament. Join the Facebook group for more info.
Crunk Club DRM’s weekly Crank Arm Durham Run starts at and returns to the Crank Arm Brewing Co (620 Fernway Ave) on Monday, June 16, 6:30–10:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, June 17, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Anyone age 50+ is invited to the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln) on Tuesday, June 17, 10–11:30am, for coffee and chatting. The Over 50 Crowd meets every week for this self-run program; call Mara at 919-560-0207 for more info.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Be sure to find someone with a clipboard and give your name. GoDurham 5/5K.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, June 17, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (formerly known as Wheels Fun Park, at 715 N Hoover Rd) will host Affordable Family Fun Night on Tuesday, June 17, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $7.50 (that’s half off!) and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
The Glass Jog Run Club will meet on Tuesday, June 17, 6–9pm, at the Parkwood Ballpark (5200 Revere Rd). You can join either a 2-mile walk or 5k jog/run, ending at the Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55). Strollers and dogs are welcome, and participants can walk or run at their own pace during this free event.
Alyah Baker will lead a Black & Brown Ballet Class at the Hayti Heritage Center (804 Old Fayetteville St, at Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) for beginners and intermediate dancers (age 12+) on Tuesday, June 17, 6:30–8pm. Learn traditional ballet technique in a class starting out with stretching, bending, and balance exercises especially designed for black and brown bodies. The fee is $10; visit the Facebook page for more info and to purchase your ticket(s). GoDurham 5/5K.
Harris Beverages will host the next Durham Toastmasters Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 6:30–8pm. Toastmasters clubs are great places to develop your public-speaking skills in a supportive environment. Guests and newbies are encouraged to attend; click here for more info. You can choose to attend in person at 1305 Hillsborough Rd (turn between the Hot Dog and Wendy’s) or virtually (click here for the Zoom link).
Enjoy Stargazing on the Roof on Tuesday, June 17, 8:30–10:30pm, at The Durham Hotel (315 E Chapel Hill St). Morehead Planetarium educators will host this skywatching session and will encourage everyone to view the nighttime sky through one of their telescopes. DJ Mic Check will play music from 7:30 to 9:30 and stargazing will take place between 8:30 and 10:30. This all-ages event is free.
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Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, June 18 between 10am and 1pm or 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
New parents of babies under one year old are invited to Emerald Doulas’ New Parent Hangout, which will be held in their office (5317 Highgate Dr, Suite 115) on Wednesday, June 18, 10:30am–noon. Parents (and their babies) can share their challenges and successes; these meetings are judgment-free and welcoming of all types of families. This is a free event; no need to register. Masks are strongly recommended but not required.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature mellow jazz vocalist Frankie Alexander during the next Hear & There live concert series on Wednesday, June 18, noon–2pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com.
St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, June 18, 2–3pm. You can enter the parking lot via Nash St.
The Emanuel Food Pantry operates out of the Iglesia Presbiteriana Emanuel (2504 N Roxboro St) on Wednesdays, 2–4pm. Because of the effects on N Roxboro’s northbound traffic, the church now requires that everyone wanting to get free groceries register online sameday between 7am and 1pm. On June 18, click here, giving your contact information, the number of people in your family, and the time you’d like to drive up to pick up your food. The best way to join the line is to head to the intersection of Lavender and Banner streets; follow the directions of the church volunteers.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, June 18, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on June 18 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. If you plan to shop at the Durham Wednesday Farmers Market, be sure to take the kid(s)/grandkid(s). During market hours, 3–6pm, the Sprouts Club offers fun educational activities, including seed planting, learning about composting, and smoothie making for young people. After each child completes the week’s activity, he or he receives $5 in Market Bucks to spend at the Farmers Market. (Please keep in mind that Foster St isn’t shut down on Wednesdays as it is on Saturdays … so take care when crossing the street to and from the play area.)
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Wednesday Durham Farmers Market (501 Foster St) on Wednesday, June 18, 3–6pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, June 18 between 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
Rediscover the fun of playing board games during Game Night at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Wednesday, June 18, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. GoDurham 12B.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (formerly known as Wheels Fun Park, at 715 N Hoover Rd) will host Wednesday Night Public Skate on June 18, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
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Whole Mama Yoga will host a Toddler Together Yoga session on Thursday, June 19, 10–10:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their toddlers ages 1–4) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Thursday, June 19 between 10am and 1pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
Whole Mama Yoga will host a Baby & Me Yoga session on Thursday, June 19, 11–11:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies up to one year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
Research Triangle Park will host Party in the Park: Juneteenth Edition at Hub RTP (500 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Thursday, June 19, noon–3pm. Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly fun with activities including double-dutch jumprope with the 40+ Double Dutch Club, artist market, a splashpad, lawn games, giveaways, community resources, music by DJ Damu, and live musical performances. Free admission; don’t forget your lawn chair/blanket, change of clothes/swimsuits/towels for splashpad fun, and $$$ for the food trucks and vendors. The first 50 will get a voucher for a free Icee.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, June 19, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature classic and playful music by Duo D’Antan during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on June 19, 5:30–7:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com. GoDurham 12B/805.
The weekly Fleet Feet Pony Run starts at and returns to Ponysaurus Brewing (219 Hood St) on Thursday, June 19, 6:15–8:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event. Click here for more info.
Party of One will hold a free Line Dancing class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, June 19, 6:30pm.
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Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on Friday, June 20, 9–10am. This $4 session is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4444 for more info.
Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) will host Tasting at Ten on Friday, June 20, 10–11am. Coffee lovers are invited to sample various flavors and socialize in the Training Center. Click here for more info and to register for this free event.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 20, where people in need can receive help from 10am to noon, while supplies last. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Click here if you can volunteer from 8am to 2pm; call 919-688-7306 for more info. If you’d like to help supply the pantry, click here to see what’s needed. GoDurham 3/3B/3C.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The Glass Jug Beer Lab (545 Foster St) will host a Friday Co-Working and Networking Social on June 20, noon–5pm. Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers are invited to spend the last few hours of the workweek co-working and connecting with others in similar situations. Work from noon to 4 and then network and enjoy a beverage from 4 to 5. Free admission.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, June 20, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, May 16, 5:30–8:30pm, at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr). The open-air space is a good setting for this jam session, where musicians and singers are invited to join in. Free admission; food and drinks will be available for purchase from the restaurants on site.
Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on Friday, June 20, 6–7pm. This $4 session is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4270 for more info.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Durham Family Night Skate on Friday, June 20, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $8, and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
Click here to see what’s happening for Third Friday (June 20) artist showings, musical performances, pop-up shops, workshops, grand openings, and foodie events in downtown Durham, including the 5 Points Gallery (109 E Chapel Hill St), the Museum of Durham History (500 W Main St), Durham Arts Council/Durham Art Guild (120 Morris St), Through This Lens (303 E Chapel Hill St), Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) and more; times will vary according to venue:
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The MAKRS Society will host the Durham Foodie Fare in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Enjoy the food truck rodeo and shop with more than 20+ art and craft vendors (5:30–9:30pm)
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Golden Belt Arts (800 Taylor St) will be displaying the latest exhibits by local artists (6–9pm)
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Blackspace will be celebrating the spoken word in CCB Plaza (201 N Corcoran St) with their Cypher at 9:19pm.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 21 from 9am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. GoDurham 4.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 21, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, June 21, at their new location, Hub RTP (500 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the Manager’s Tent and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at 10am, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The Black Market NC will host the Black Farmers Market at Durham Technical Community College (1637 E Lawson St) on Saturday, June 21, 1–4pm. Buy fresh produce and support Southern black farmers and crafters; visit the Facebook page for more info. UPDATE RE: JUNETEENTH
Book Harvest (2501 University Dr) will host Spanish Storytime on Saturday, May 17, 11am–noon. Young children are invited to enjoy a story in Spanish, followed by music, activities, and playtime. Afterwards, each family can choose a book to take home to celebrate this free event. Click here for more info and to sign up in advance.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature pop, R&B, funk, and disco by DJ Parkside during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, May 17, 11:30am–2:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities.
The North Durham Farmers Market will be held at the Soul Sanctuary (1016 Old Oxford Rd) on Saturday, May 17, noon–4pm. You can buy fresh produce, artisanal goods, homemade products, handcrafted items, and more. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the Manager’s Table and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!)
Emerald Doulas will host a New Moms Meetup at their office (5317 Highgate Dr, Suite 115) on Saturday, May 17, 12:30–2pm. Local mothers (plus pregnant and trans moms and anyone identifying as a mother) are invited to find a wealth of unconditional support and encouragement, information, snacks, and friendship with other local new moms. This is a free event; no need to register. You’re welcome to bring your baby up to age 1, and masks are strongly recommended but not required.
Singer/songwriter Walter Miller will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro St, at St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, May 17, 7:30pm. Donations will be graciously accepted; visit the website to see the full calendar. GoDurham 7.
Tobacco Road Tours will hold a Durham Dark & Mysterious Ghost Tour on Saturday, May 17, 7:30–9:15pm, starting at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). This family-friendly (age 8+) 1.5-mile walking tour will center around local ghost stories and explorations of the Bull Durham Factory, Kress Store Building, Devil’s Teacher, Hotel Malbourne, the Snow Building, and the Liggett-Myers Factory. Tickets are $20, $16 for young people ages 8 to 14; click here to make your purchase.
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Sunday Morning Meditation will be held at the Shambhala Center of Durham (733 Rutherford St) on June 22, 9am–noon. Sitting meditation will be interspersed with walking meditation, and you can get some instruction if you’re a novice. Feel free to arrive and leave at any time—you don’t have to stay the entire 3 hours. You can also choose to attend online (click here to ask for the Zoom link); click here for more info. GoDurham 11/11B.
Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S Miami Blvd, at the Triangle Meeting Space, next door to Research Triangle Dental) will host their Sunday Salsa Social on June 22, 6:30–9:30pm. Enjoy dancing to salsa, bachata, cha-cha, kizomba, merengue, and cumbia. The dance lesson will begin at 6:30, followed by open dancing. Admission is $9, $7 for active military and students with current ID, and free for young people age 16 and younger.
June 23–29
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, May 19, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The Hayti Heritage Center’s Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be led by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch on Monday, May 19, 6:30–8pm, in the Chuck Davis Dance Emporium (upstairs at 804 Old Fayetteville St, at Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $10; visit the Facebook page for more info and to purchase your ticket(s). GoDurham 5.
The Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55, Suite V) will host a Disc Golf Putting Tournament on Monday, May 19, 6:30–9pm. The evening starts with registration at 6, then play begins at 6:30. Bring three putters and be ready to pay $6 to play in this double-elimination randoms double tournament. Join the Facebook group for more info.
Crunk Club DRM’s weekly Crank Arm Durham Run starts at and returns to the Crank Arm Brewing Co (620 Fernway Ave) on Monday, May 19, 6:30–10:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event.
The next Durham City Council Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, May 19, 7–10pm. You can choose to attend in person in City Council Chambers (101 City Hall Plaza) or via the City’s website, YouTube, X account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Frontier channel 70, or AT&T U-verse channel 99.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, May 20, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Anyone age 50+ is invited to the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln) on Tuesday, May 20, 10–11:30am, for coffee and chatting. The Over 50 Crowd meets every week for this self-run program; call Mara at 919-560-0207 for more info. GoDurham 3B.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, May 20 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Be sure to find someone with a clipboard and give your name. GoDurham 5/5K.
Christian faith leaders are invited to connect with one another at the Pastors’ Lunch, which will be hosted by the TriWest Network on Tuesday, June 24, 1pm, at Chubby’s Tacos (4711 Hope Valley Rd, in the Woodcroft Shopping Center). Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Emanuel Food Pantry operates out of the Iglesia Presbiteriana Emanuel (2504 N Roxboro St) on Wednesdays, 2–4pm. Because of the effects on N Roxboro’s northbound traffic, the church now requires that everyone wanting to get free groceries register online sameday between 7am and 1pm. On June 25, click here, giving your contact information, the number of people in your family, and the time you’d like to drive up to pick up your food. The best way to join the line is to head to the intersection of Lavender and Banner streets; follow the directions of the church volunteers.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Tuesday, May 20, 3–3:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, May 20, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Braggtown Baptist Church (3218 N Roxboro St) will host their Children’s Closet Clothing Giveaway on Tuesday, May 20, 4–6pm. Each family can receive clothing once per season (spring and fall). You can expect to receive several outfits, seasonal items such as coats, hats, gloves, new underwear, and new socks.
Ment Beverage Co and Honeygirl Meadery will cohost a Spring Fling Plant & Book Swap at 312 Blackwell St, #103 on Tuesday, May 20, 5pm. Free admission.
The Glass Jog Run Club will meet on Tuesday, May 20, 6–9pm, at the Parkwood Ballpark (5200 Revere Rd). You can join either a 2-mile walk or 5k jog/run, ending at the Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55). Strollers and dogs are welcome, and participants can walk or run at their own pace during this free event.
Alyah Baker will lead a Black & Brown Ballet Class at the Hayti Heritage Center (804 Old Fayetteville St, at Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) for beginners and intermediate dancers (age 12+) on Tuesday, May 20, 6:30–8pm. Learn traditional ballet technique in a class starting out with stretching, bending, and balance exercises especially designed for black and brown bodies. The fee is $10; visit the Facebook page for more info and to purchase your ticket(s). GoDurham 5.
PXO’s Classical Open Mic will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 6:30pm, at the Huron Stage Music Venue (2329 Huron St). Paradox Opera is hosting this fun event, which is doubling as a kickoff fundraiser for their new Voice Lesson Scholarship Fund. Everyone is invited to perform, from amateurs to professionals, singers to instrumentalists. A talented pianist will be available to serve as accompanist; if you’d like to send music in advance, please send it to paradoxopera@gmail.com. (Of course, you can also play the piano yourself or bring your own pianist.) Each performer will get 6 minutes; if your piece requires more time, you can sign up for additional slots. Click here for more info and to register.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held on May 20, 7–10pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm. GoDurham 4.
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Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, May 21 between 10am and 1pm or 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The next RTP Toastmasters Meeting will be held at the South Regional Library (4505 S Alston Ave) on Thursday, May 21, noon. Toastmasters Clubs are great places to develop your public-speaking skills in a supportive environment. Guests and newbies are encouraged to attend; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature traditional New Orleans jazz by the Rascals Jazz Band during the next Hear & There live concert series on Wednesday, May 21, noon–2pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com.
St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, May 21, 2–3pm. You can enter the parking lot via Nash St.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, May 21 between 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, May 21, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on May 21 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. If you plan to shop at the Durham Wednesday Farmers Market, be sure to take the kid(s)/grandkid(s). During market hours, 3–6pm, the Sprouts Club offers fun educational activities, including seed planting, learning about composting, and smoothie making for young people. After each child completes the week’s activity, he or he receives $5 in Market Bucks to spend at the Farmers Market. (Please keep in mind that Foster St isn’t shut down on Wednesdays as it is on Saturdays … so take care when crossing the street to and from the play area.)
The Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) is hosting the Homie Club on Wednesday, March 12, 5:30–6:30pm for young people ages 13 to 17 with disabilities. Free admission; call Kristen Randall at 919-560-2723 for more info and to register.
Rediscover the fun of playing board games during Game Night at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Wednesday, May 21, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. GoDurham 12B.
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, American Tobacco Campus (ATC), and the Haw River Ballroom cosponsor the Music at the Stack concert series on the ATC lawn (324 Blackwell St). The featured performers on Wednesday, May 21, 6:30–7:30pm, will be the bluegrass band The Carolina Cutups. Free admission; don’t forget to take your chair or blanket. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Click here for more info and to see the entire schedule.
The Crank Arm Brewing Co (620 Fernway Ave) will host its weekly Crank Arm Durham Wednesday Night Ride on May 21, 6:30–9:30pm. Join this 10- to 15-mile ride, which should take an hour or so. Bicycle lights are required by law, and don’t forget your helmet.
Al Strong Presents Jazz on the Roof (of The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill St) on Wednesday, April 16, 7–9:30pm. Enjoy some great jazz with the Grammy-nominated trumpet player and his friends. Free admission; snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, May 21, 7–10pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). The backup band will be playing R&B, smooth jazz, and funk—and you can join in (be sure to sign up when you arrive). Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook. GoDurham 1 & 4.
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Whole Mama Yoga will host a Toddler Together Yoga session on Thursday, May 22, 10–10:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their toddlers ages 1–4) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
The La Leche League will hold its next monthly meeting on at Carolina Birth and Wellness (5850 Fayetteville Rd, Suite 202) on Thursday, April 17, 10:30am–noon. Today’s topic will be How Do I Cook, Clean, Sleep, Relax …? Click here for info on future meetings.
Whole Mama Yoga will host a Baby & Me Yoga session on Thursday, May 22, 11–11:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies up to one year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham’s next Community Luncheon Roundtable will be held at the Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church (1209 N Elizabeth St, in the education building’s fellowship hall) on Thursday, May 22, noon–1pm. Discuss community issues and forge partnerships with others who want to work toward positive change. Lunch is free (donations happily accepted); visit the website to learn about the Coalition’s programs and services.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Carolina Arbors Piedmont Hall (Carolina Arbors Dr) on Thursday, April 17, 1–1:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, May 22, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Book Harvest (2501 University Dr) will host Turning Pages: Bilingual Storytime on Thursday, May 22, 3:30–4:30pm. Young children are invited to enjoy a story in English and Spanish, followed by a fun activity, Afterwards, each child can choose a book to take home to celebrate this free event. Sign up in advance by clicking here.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Durham Co-op Market (1111 W Chapel Hill St) on Thursday, May 22, 4–4:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature atmospheric soul music by XOXOK during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on May 22, 5:30–7:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com. GoDurham 12B/805.
The weekly Fleet Feet Pony Run starts at and returns to Ponysaurus Brewing (219 Hood St) on Thursday, May 22, 6:15–8:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event. Click here for more info.
If you have a piece of wooden furniture that needs repair, take it to the Bull City Woodshed (1912 E Pettigrew St) for the Furniture Repair Lab on Thursday, April 17, 7–9pm. Get personalized advice and the use of tools, and get repair and refinishing tips as you work. The workshop cost is $60; click here to register, and please let them know what you’re bringing.
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Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) will host Tasting at Ten on Friday, May 23, 10–11am. Coffee lovers are invited to sample various flavors and socialize in the Training Center. Click here for more info and to register for this free event. GoDurham 3/3B.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on May 23, where people in need can receive help from 10am to noon, while supplies last. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Click here if you can volunteer from 8am to 2pm; call 919-688-7306 for more info. If you’d like to help supply the pantry, click here to see what’s needed. GoDurham 3/3B/3C.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The Glass Jug Beer Lab (545 Foster St) will host a Friday Co-Working and Networking Social on May 23, noon–5pm. Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers are invited to spend the last few hours of the workweek co-working and connecting with others in similar situations. Work from noon to 4 and then network and enjoy a beverage from 4 to 5. Free admission.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host an Ice Cream Social on Friday, April 18, 2–4:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skating spectators pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, May 23, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr) will feature soulful, folky songs by Laurel Canyon during the next Friday Night Live concert series on Friday, May 23, 5:30–7:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities.
Tobacco Road Tours will hold a Durham Dark & Mysterious Ghost Tour on Friday, May 23, 7:30–9:15pm, starting at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). This family-friendly (age 8+) 1.5-mile walking tour will center around local ghost stories and explorations of the Bull Durham Factory, Kress Store Building, Devil’s Teacher, Hotel Malbourne, the Snow Building, and the Liggett-Myers Factory. Tickets are $20, $16 for young people ages 8 to 14; click here to make your purchase.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 24 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. GoDurham 4.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 28, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, May 24, at their new location, Hub RTP (500 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the Manager’s Tent and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.
Audi Club Carolinas will host Quattros & Coffee at People’s Coffee (7830 Hwy 751, Suite 100) on Saturday, April 19, 9–11am. Enjoy checking out classic and custom Audi vehicles behind the coffee shop. Free admission.
Bull City Woodshop (1912 E Pettigrew St) will hold a free, all-day workshop on Saturday, March 15, 9am–5pm. Secure your long hair, leave dangling jewelry at home, and learn how to build frames for this Community Storyboard Walk project that’s cosponsored by the Durham County Library. Click here for more info and to register for a 2-hour spot.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at 10am, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
Book Harvest (2501 University Dr) will host Spanish Storytime on Saturday, April 19, 11am–noon. Young children are invited to enjoy a story in Spanish, followed by music, activities, and playtime. Afterwards, each family can choose a book to take home to celebrate this free event. Click here for more info and to sign up in advance.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature groovy and joyful music by Maxsunlove during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, April 19, 11:30am–2:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Hoover Road Apartments (1126 S Hoover Rd) on Saturday, May 24, 1–1:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Club Boulevard Apartments (2415 Glenbrook Dr) on Saturday, May 24, 2–2:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
Soft rock, gospel, and jazz singer Peggy Harris will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro St, in St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, May 24, 7:30pm. Donations will be graciously accepted; visit the website to see the full calendar. GoDurham 7.
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Sunday Morning Meditation will be held at the Shambhala Center of Durham (733 Rutherford St) on May 25, 9am–noon. Sitting meditation will be interspersed with walking meditation, and you can get some instruction if you’re a novice. Feel free to arrive and leave at any time—you don’t have to stay the entire 3 hours. You can also choose to attend online (click here to ask for the Zoom link); click here for more info. GoDurham 11/11B.
The MAKRS Society will host the Durham Underground Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Sunday, May 25, 11am–3pm, featuring 45+ local artists and makers displaying and selling their work; they’ll also have food trucks and live entertainment curated by the Oak City Music Collective (today’s band will be Zones). Free admission; click here to fill out the form if you’d like to participate in a future event as an artist, craftsperson, or maker.
Don’t Waste Durham will hold a Boomerang Bag Sewing Party on Sunday, May 25, 1–4pm, at Sew Crafty (101 Orange St, on the corner of Parrish and Orange, the little alley just west of Mangum). If you’re pretty good at sewing a straight line (with a sewing machine) or ironing, and would like to volunteer to make reusable bags to distribute throughout Durham, then drop by for a while. Donations of materials, including clean tee shirts and other fabrics will be greatly appreciated. Click here for more info and to sign up.
Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S Miami Blvd, at the Triangle Meeting Space, next door to Research Triangle Dental) will host their Sunday Salsa Social on May 25, 6:30–9:30pm. Enjoy dancing to salsa, bachata, cha-cha, kizomba, merengue, and cumbia. The dance lesson will begin at 6:30, followed by open dancing. Admission is $9, $7 for active military and students with current ID, and free for young people age 16 and younger.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, May 27, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Anyone age 50+ is invited to the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln) on Tuesday, May 27, 10–11:30am, for coffee and chatting. The Over 50 Crowd meets every week for this self-run program; call Mara at 919-560-0207 for more info. GoDurham 3B.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, May 27 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Be sure to find someone with a clipboard and give your name. GoDurham 5/5K.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, May 27, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to SoHo Apartments (901 Chalk Level Rd) on Tuesday, April 22, 4–4:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church (1209 N Elizabeth St) will host a Free Community Meal on Tuesday, May 27, 6–8pm. Enjoy a pleasant meal and meet other nice folks. Enter the Fellowship Hall behind the Education Building (on the playground side). Everyone is welcome.
The Glass Jog Run Club will meet on Tuesday, May 27, 6–9pm, at the Parkwood Ballpark (5200 Revere Rd). You can join either a 2-mile walk or 5k jog/run, ending at the Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55). Strollers and dogs are welcome, and participants can walk or run at their own pace during this free event.
Alyah Baker will lead a Black & Brown Ballet Class at the Hayti Heritage Center (804 Old Fayetteville St, at Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) for beginners and intermediate dancers (age 12+) on Tuesday, May 27, 6:30–8pm. Learn traditional ballet technique in a class starting out with stretching, bending, and balance exercises especially designed for black and brown bodies. The fee is $10; visit the Facebook page for more info and to purchase your ticket(s). GoDurham 5/5K.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held on May 27, 7–10pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm. GoDurham 4.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, May 28, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Bell Yeager Freewill Baptist Church (128 E Cornwallis Rd) will have a Food Giveaway for people in need on Wednesday, May 28, 10am–noon. If you’re interested in volunteering to help with sorting and distribution, call 919-489-3963.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, May 28 between 10am and 1pm or 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
New parents of babies under one year old are invited to Emerald Doulas’ New Parent Hangout, which will be held in their office (5317 Highgate Dr, Suite 115) on Wednesday, May 28, 10:30am–noon. Parents (and their babies) can share their challenges and successes; these meetings are judgment-free and welcoming of all types of families. This is a free event; no need to register. Masks are strongly recommended but not required.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature latin jazz fusion by Gastón and Friends during the next Hear & There live concert series on Wednesday, April 23, noon–2pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com.
St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, May 28, 2–3pm. You can enter the parking lot via Nash St.
The Emanuel Food Pantry operates out of the Iglesia Presbiteriana Emanuel (2504 N Roxboro St) on Wednesdays, 2–4pm. Because of the effects on N Roxboro’s northbound traffic, the church now requires that everyone wanting to get free groceries register online sameday between 7am and 1pm. On July 2, click here, giving your contact information, the number of people in your family, and the time you’d like to drive up to pick up your food. The best way to join the line is to head to the intersection of Lavender and Banner streets; follow the directions of the church volunteers.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, May 28, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on May 28 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. If you plan to shop at the Durham Wednesday Farmers Market, be sure to take the kid(s)/grandkid(s). During market hours, 3–6pm, the Sprouts Club offers fun educational activities, including seed planting, learning about composting, and smoothie making for young people. After each child completes the week’s activity, he or he receives $5 in Market Bucks to spend at the Farmers Market. (Please keep in mind that Foster St isn’t shut down on Wednesdays as it is on Saturdays … so take care when crossing the street to and from the play area.)
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, May 28, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. You can check in before arriving by texting your name, address, and number of people in your family to 919-885-4080. Click here for more info. GoDurham 12.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, May 28 between 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
Rediscover the fun of playing board games during Game Night at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Wednesday, May 28, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. GoDurham 12B.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, May 29, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Whole Mama Yoga will host a Toddler Together Yoga session on Thursday, May 29, 10–10:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their toddlers ages 1–4) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Thursday, May 29 between 10am and 1pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
Whole Mama Yoga will host a Baby & Me Yoga session on Thursday, May 29, 11–11:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies up to one year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The next RTP Toastmasters Meeting will be held at the South Regional Library (4505 S Alston Ave) on Thursday, April 24, noon–1pm. Toastmasters Clubs are great places to develop your public-speaking skills in a supportive environment. Guests and newbies are encouraged to attend.
The West End Free Market will give away fresh produce and dry goods on Thursday, July 3 at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St). Seniors (age 65+) will be served starting at 2:45pm, followed by everyone else at 3. The West End Free Market is a partnership of the Autism Center, the West End Community Foundation, Part & Parcel, the Duke Campus Farm, Farmer Foodshare, Durham Parks and Recreation, and Seal the Seasons.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, May 29, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature R&B and jazz vocalist Halle Wood during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on April 24, 5:30–7:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com. GoDurham 12B/805.
The weekly Fleet Feet Pony Run starts at and returns to Ponysaurus Brewing (219 Hood St) on Thursday, May 29, 6:15–8:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event. Click here for more info.
Party of One will hold a free Line Dancing class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, May 29, 6:30pm.
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Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on Friday, May 30, 9–10am. This $4 session is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4444 for more info.
Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) will host Tasting at Ten on Friday, May 30, 10–11am. Coffee lovers are invited to sample various flavors and socialize in the Training Center. Click here for more info and to register for this free event.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on May 30, where people in need can receive help from 10am to noon, while supplies last. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Click here if you can volunteer from 8am to 2pm; call 919-688-7306 for more info. GoDurham 3/3B/3C.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, May 30, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr) will feature soulful, folky songs by Laurel Canyon during the next Friday Night Live concert series on Friday, May 30, 5:30–7:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities.
Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on Friday, May 30, 6–7pm. This $4 session is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4270 for more info.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 31 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. GoDurham 4.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 14, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, May 31, at their new location, Hub RTP (500 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the Manager’s Tent and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at 10am, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature pop, R&B, funk, and disco by DJ Parkside during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, May 31, 11:30am–2:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Laurel Oaks Apartments (600 Laurel Oaks Dr) on Saturday, May 31, 1–1:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Parkwood Shopping Center (5122 Revere Rd) on Saturday, May 31, 2–2:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Greens of Pine Glen (6201 Pine Glen Tr) on Saturday, May 31, 3–3:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
This year’s Durham CDF* Freedom School Program will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church (3002 Hope Valley Rd) June 23 through August 1. Students (kindergarten through 6th grade) will learn about social justice, science, media, and more during this free 6-week summer-camp program. To raise monies for the program (and keep it free for participating students), a Community Fundraising Event will be held at Epworth on Saturday, May 31, 5–7pm. Enjoy refreshments, spoken-word performances, music by DJ Piddipat, plus an info session that will explain the program. Rinah R Galper from Joyoushout will serve as host. *Children’s Defense Fund
The Retro Cats will reinterpret familiar old-country, folk, and rock songs during a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro St, in St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, May 31, 7:30pm. Donations will be graciously accepted; visit the website to see the full calendar. GoDurham 7.
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Sunday Morning Meditation will be held at the Shambhala Center of Durham (733 Rutherford St) on June 1, 9am–noon. Sitting meditation will be interspersed with walking meditation, and you can get some instruction if you’re a novice. Feel free to arrive and leave at any time—you don’t have to stay the entire 3 hours. You can also choose to attend online (click here to ask for the Zoom link); click here for more info. GoDurham 11/11B.
The Black Market NC will host the Black Farmers Market at Durham Technical Community College (1637 E Lawson St) on Sunday, July 6, 1–4pm. Buy fresh produce and support Southern black farmers and crafters; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Emerald Doulas will host a New Dads Meetup at the Triangle Coffee House (3109 Shannon Rd, Building 3, Suite 101) on Sunday, June 1, 3pm. Local fathers (plus soon-to-be dads and anyone identifying as fathers) are invited to join this peer-to-peer support group as they learn how to navigate fatherhood together. Click here to join the Facebook group so you can get notifications and reminders.
Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S Miami Blvd, at the Triangle Meeting Space, next door to Research Triangle Dental) will host their Sunday Salsa Social on June 1, 6:30–9:30pm. Enjoy dancing to salsa, bachata, cha-cha, kizomba, merengue, and cumbia. The dance lesson will begin at 6:30, followed by open dancing. Admission is $9, $7 for active military and students with current ID, and free for young people age 16 and younger.
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Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church (1209 N Elizabeth St) will have a Food Giveaway on Monday, June 2, 2–4pm. You can stop by between 12:30 and 2 to get a number, leave, and return. Or you can arrive at 2, get a number from the folks at the table, and then get in line (with your car). to get your groceries. If you’d like to volunteer, please get there by noon.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, June 2, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The Museum of Durham History, Preservation Durham, and the Friends of Geer Cemetery will cohost Cemetery Citizens: A Conversation on Memory and Justice at 701 W Main Street (Chesterfield Bldg, Suite 2908) on Monday, June 2, 6–8pm. Enjoy a conversation between Debra Taylor González-García and author Adam Rosenblatt as they discuss his book, Cemetery Citizens: Reclaiming the Past and Working for Justice in American Burial Grounds, which highlights grassroots groups working to preserve and honor places of the marginalized dead. This talk is in conjunction with the Museum’s Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery ongoing exhibit. Free admission.
The Hayti Heritage Center’s Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be led by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch on Monday, June 2, 6:30–8pm, in the Chuck Davis Dance Emporium (upstairs at 804 Old Fayetteville St, at Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $10; visit the Facebook page for more info and to purchase your ticket(s). GoDurham 5/5K.
Emerald Doulas (5317 Highgate Dr, Suite 115) will host the Pregnancy Support Group on Monday, June 2, 6:30–8pm. Bring your own dinner/snacks and gather with other pregnant people for support, information, resources, and conversation. This is a free event; no need to register. Masks are strongly recommended but not required.
The Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55, Suite V) will host a Disc Golf Putting Tournament on Monday, June 2, 6:30–9pm. The evening starts with registration at 6, then play begins at 6:30. Bring three putters and be ready to pay $6 to play in this double-elimination randoms double tournament. Join the Facebook group for more info.
Crunk Club DRM’s weekly Crank Arm Durham Run starts at and returns to the Crank Arm Brewing Co (620 Fernway Ave) on Monday, June 2, 6:30–10:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event.
The next Durham City Council Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, June 2, 7–10pm. You can choose to attend in person in City Council Chambers (101 City Hall Plaza) or via the City’s website, YouTube, X account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Frontier channel 70, or AT&T U-verse channel 99.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, June 3, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Anyone age 50+ is invited to the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln) on Tuesday, June 3, 10–11:30am, for coffee and chatting. The Over 50 Crowd meets every week for this self-run program; call Mara at 919-560-0207 for more info.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, June 3 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Be sure to find someone with a clipboard and give your name. GoDurham 5/5K.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, June 3, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Durham Business Networking and One Community, One Voice, One Vision will cohost a Durham Business Networking Event on Tuesday, June 3, 6–8pm, at American Tobacco (201 W Main St, Suite 100). Meet other influential business owners and gain some tools in running a successful business. Free admission; click here to register.
The Glass Jog Run Club will meet on Tuesday, June 3, 6–9pm, at the Parkwood Ballpark (5200 Revere Rd). You can join either a 2-mile walk or 5k jog/run, ending at the Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55). Strollers and dogs are welcome, and participants can walk or run at their own pace during this free event.
Alyah Baker will lead a Black & Brown Ballet Class at the Hayti Heritage Center (804 Old Fayetteville St, at Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) for beginners and intermediate dancers (age 12+) on Tuesday, June 3, 6:30–8pm. Learn traditional ballet technique in a class starting out with stretching, bending, and balance exercises especially designed for black and brown bodies. The fee is $10; visit the Facebook page for more info and to purchase your ticket(s). GoDurham 5/5K.
Missy Lane’s Assembly Room (310 E Main St) will host Barrelhouse Blues: A Jook Joint Revue, featuring jazz and neo-soul singer/songwriter Autumn Rainey on Tuesday, June 3, 7–10pm. Enjoy a relaxed evening at this indoor/outdoor, no-ticket event.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held on June 3, 7–10pm at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, June 4, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Bell Yeager Freewill Baptist Church (128 E Cornwallis Rd) will have a Food Giveaway for people in need on Wednesday, June 4, 10am–noon. If you’re interested in volunteering to help with sorting and distribution, call 919-489-3963.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, June 4 between 10am and 1pm or 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
New parents of babies under one year old are invited to Emerald Doulas’ New Parent Hangout, which will be held in their office (5317 Highgate Dr, Suite 115) on Wednesday, June 4, 10:30am–noon. Parents (and their babies) can share their challenges and successes; these meetings are judgment-free and welcoming of all types of families. This is a free event; no need to register. Masks are strongly recommended but not required.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature mellow jazz vocalist Frankie Alexander during the next Hear & There live concert series on Wednesday, June 4, noon–2pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com.
St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, June 4, 2–3pm. You can enter the parking lot via Nash St.
The Emanuel Food Pantry operates out of the Iglesia Presbiteriana Emanuel (2504 N Roxboro St) on Wednesdays, 2–4pm. Because of the effects on N Roxboro’s northbound traffic, the church now requires that everyone wanting to get free groceries register online sameday between 7am and 1pm. On July 9, click here, giving your contact information, the number of people in your family, and the time you’d like to drive up to pick up your food. The best way to join the line is to head to the intersection of Lavender and Banner streets; follow the directions of the church volunteers.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, June 4, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on June 4 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. If you plan to shop at the Durham Wednesday Farmers Market, be sure to take the kid(s)/grandkid(s). During market hours, 3–6pm, the Sprouts Club offers fun educational activities, including seed planting, learning about composting, and smoothie making for young people. After each child completes the week’s activity, he or he receives $5 in Market Bucks to spend at the Farmers Market. (Please keep in mind that Foster St isn’t shut down on Wednesdays as it is on Saturdays … so take care when crossing the street to and from the play area.)
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, June 4, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Check in before arriving by texting your name, address, and number of people in your family to 919-885-4080. Click here for more info. GoDurham 12.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, June 4 between 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
GoDurham’s next Public Meeting will be held on the second floor of the Durham Station (515 W Pettigrew St) on Wednesday, June 4, 5:30–7pm. Learn more about local bus service changes and offer suggestions for improvements. Click here for more info and for summaries on past meetings.
Rediscover the fun of playing board games during Game Night at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Wednesday, June 4, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. GoDurham 12B.
The Crank Arm Brewing Co (620 Fernway Ave) will host its weekly Crank Arm Durham Wednesday Night Ride on April 30, 6:30–9:30pm. Join this 10- to 15-mile ride, which should take an hour or so. Bicycle lights are required by law, and don’t forget your helmet.
The Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) is hosting the Homie Club on Wednesday, March 26, 6:30–7:30pm for young people ages 13 to 17 with disabilities. Free admission; call Kristen Randall at 919-560-2723 for more info and to register.
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 4, 7–10pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). The backup band will be playing R&B, smooth jazz, and funk—and you can join in (be sure to sign up when you arrive). Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook. GoDurham 1 & 4.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, June 5, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Whole Mama Yoga will host a Toddler Together Yoga session on Thursday, June 5, 10–10:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their toddlers ages 1–4) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Thursday, June 5 between 10am and 1pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
Whole Mama Yoga will host a Baby & Me Yoga session on Thursday, June 5, 11–11:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies up to one year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The West End Free Market will give away fresh produce and dry goods on Thursday, June 5 at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St). Seniors (age 65+) will be served starting at 2:45pm, followed by everyone else at 3. The West End Free Market is a partnership of CANDOR, the West End Community Foundation, Duke Campus Farm, Farmer Foodshare, Durham Parks and Recreation, and Seal the Seasons.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, June 5, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
A NAR-ANON (Narcotics Anonymous) meeting for relatives and friends of people with addictions will be held on Thursday, June 5, 5–6pm, at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (2200 S Alston Ave).
The Durham County Department of Public Health will host the Opioid Settlement Annual Community Meeting on Thursday, June 5, 5:30–7pm in the old Durham County Courthouse Bldg (200 E Main St, Durham Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 2nd floor). Find out how the County will be using its opioid settlement funds to address the drug epidemic. Feel free to offer your suggestions. If you can’t attend in person, click here to watch the livestream; submit your livestream questions to DCoDPHcommunications@dconc.gov by Wednesday, June 4, 5pm.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature classic and playful music by Duo D’Antan during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on June 5, 5:30–7:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com. GoDurham 12B/805.
The weekly Fleet Feet Pony Run starts at and returns to Ponysaurus Brewing (219 Hood St) on Thursday, June 5, 6:15–8:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event. Click here for more info. GoDurham 2/3B/12.
Party of One will hold a free Line Dancing class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, June 5, 6:30pm.
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Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on Friday, June 6, 9–10am. This $4 session is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4444 for more info.
Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) will host Tasting at Ten on Friday, June 6, 10–11am. Coffee lovers are invited to sample various flavors and socialize in the Training Center. Click here for more info and to register for this free event.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The Glass Jug Beer Lab (545 Foster St) will host a Friday Co-Working and Networking Social on June 6, noon–5pm. Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers are invited to spend the last few hours of the workweek co-working and connecting with others in similar situations. Work from noon to 4 and then network and enjoy a beverage from 4 to 5. Free admission.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, June 6, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, June 6, 5:30–8:30pm, at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54). The open-air space is a good setting for this jam session, where musicians and singers are invited to join in. Free admission; food and drinks will be available for purchase from the restaurants on site.
Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on Friday, June 6, 6–7pm. This $4 session is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4270 for more info.
Tobacco Road Tours will hold a Durham Dark & Mysterious Ghost Tour on Friday, June 6, 7:30–9:15pm, starting at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). This family-friendly (age 8+) 1.5-mile walking tour will center around local ghost stories and explorations of the Bull Durham Factory, Kress Store Building, Devil’s Teacher, Hotel Malbourne, the Snow Building, and the Liggett-Myers Factory. Tickets are $20, $16 for young people ages 8 to 14; click here to make your purchase.
Durham Central Park’s PLAYlist Concert series continues with great New Orleans sounds from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band on Friday, June 6, 7:30pm. WNCU/90.7fm will start simulcasting at 7, with DJ Travis, and the concert will start at 7:30. Don’t forget your lawn chair/blanket, plus $$$ for the food trucks and vendors. Following the concert, DJ Travis will return and spin music for a parkwide dance party from 9 to 10pm. Free admission; park for free in the lots just south of the park and above the park on Morris St.
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June Cars & Coffee will take place at Road Scholars (5425 Page Rd) on Saturday, June 7, 8–11am. Enjoy checking out some nice Corvettes, as well as Road Scholars’ specialty—custom-restored Porsches. Free admission.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 7 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. GoDurham 4.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 7, at their new location, Hub RTP (500 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the Manager’s Tent and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at 10am, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature groovy, upbeat music by DJ Shahzad during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, June 7, 11:30am–2:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities.
The North Durham Farmers Market will be held at the Soul Sanctuary (1016 Old Oxford Rd) on Saturday, June 7, noon–4pm. You can buy fresh produce, artisanal goods, homemade products, handcrafted items, and more. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the Manager’s Table and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!)
Discover and shop with local black businesses and artists at the Melanated Creatives Market on Saturday, June 7, 3pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Write to melanatedcreativesmarket@gmail.com if you’d like to be a vendor in a future market.
The 21st annual Beaver Queen Pageant will be held in Duke Park (106 W Knox St, in the Duke Park Meadow) on Saturday, June 7, 4pm. This year’s theme is “Free to Beave,” and this wacky event is actually a fundraiser for the nonprofit Keep Durham Beautiful (KDB). Here’s how it works: Contestants in silly—some outrageously so—costumes compete for the title of Beaver Queen. (Not all contestants are women—that’s part of the wacky factor.) They vie for votes with their antics, personalities, and talent—and at this particular competition, bribing the judges is encouraged. Voting (and bribing) all raise money for KDB, and there’s fun all ’round in this free, family-friendly event. They’ll also have music, kids’ activities, food trucks, the Poetry Fox, and a craft table provided by the Scrap Exchange.
The MAKRS Society will host Durham Nights on the Golden Belt Campus (800 Taylor St) on Saturday, June 7, 5:30–9:30pm. Shop with local vendors and enjoy music by a DJ and live performances provided by Dakota Fox Entertainment. Click here for more info; and click here to fill out an application if you’d like to be a vendor in a future market.
Singer/songwriter Danny Smith will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro St, at St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, June 7, 7:30pm. Donations will be graciously accepted; visit the website to see the full calendar. GoDurham 7.
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Sunday Morning Meditation will be held at the Shambhala Center of Durham (733 Rutherford St) on June 7, 9am–noon. Sitting meditation will be interspersed with walking meditation, and you can get some instruction if you’re a novice. Feel free to arrive and leave at any time—you don’t have to stay the entire 3 hours. You can also choose to attend online (click here to ask for the Zoom link); click here for more info. GoDurham 11/11B.
Emerald Doulas (5317 Highgate Dr, Suite 115) will host an LGBTQ+ New Parents Group on Sunday, June 8, 10–11:30am. This is a safe space to discuss plans for pregnancies, working on conception plans, adopting, or fostering as ways to start a happy family. Don’t forget your face mask.
The Durham County Cooperative Extension and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina will cohost the 4th annual World Hunger Day on Sunday, June 8, 3–6pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Learn about the amazing individuals, businesses, and organizations that are out here helping people and addressing hunger. They’ll have food and fresh produce giveaways from local farms and gardens, grocery gift card giveaways from Food Lion and Harris Teeter, food vouchers for the food trucks, and fun activities for kids including bouncy houses, face painting, and planting workshops. Free admission; click here for more info and if you’d interested in volunteering or making a donation.
Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S Miami Blvd, at the Triangle Meeting Space, next door to Research Triangle Dental) will host their Sunday Salsa Social on June 7, 6:30–9:30pm. Enjoy dancing to salsa, bachata, cha-cha, kizomba, merengue, and cumbia. The dance lesson will begin at 6:30, followed by open dancing. Admission is $9, $7 for active military and students with current ID, and free for young people age 16 and younger.
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Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, June 9, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 Murray Ave) on Monday, June 9, 6–8pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
The Hayti Heritage Center’s Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be led by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch on Monday, June 9, 6:30–8pm, in the Chuck Davis Dance Emporium (upstairs at 804 Old Fayetteville St, at Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $10; visit the Facebook page for more info and to purchase your ticket(s). GoDurham 5/5K.
The Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55, Suite V) will host a Disc Golf Putting Tournament on Monday, June 9, 6:30–9pm. The evening starts with registration at 6, then play begins at 6:30. Bring three putters and be ready to pay $6 to play in this double-elimination randoms double tournament. Join the Facebook group for more info.
Crunk Club DRM’s weekly Crank Arm Durham Run starts at and returns to the Crank Arm Brewing Co (620 Fernway Ave) on Monday, June 9, 6:30–10:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, June 10, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Anyone age 50+ is invited to the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln) on Tuesday, June 10, 10–11:30am, for coffee and chatting. The Over 50 Crowd meets every week for this self-run program; call Mara at 919-560-0207 for more info.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, June 10 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Be sure to find someone with a clipboard and give your name. GoDurham 5/5K.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, June 10, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (formerly known as Wheels Fun Park, at 715 N Hoover Rd) will host Affordable Family Fun Night on Tuesday, June 10, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $7.50 (that’s half off!) and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
The Glass Jog Run Club will meet on Tuesday, June 10, 6–9pm, at the Parkwood Ballpark (5200 Revere Rd). You can join either a 2-mile walk or 5k jog/run, ending at the Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55). Strollers and dogs are welcome, and participants can walk or run at their own pace during this free event.
Alyah Baker will lead a Black & Brown Ballet Class at the Hayti Heritage Center (804 Old Fayetteville St, at Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) for beginners and intermediate dancers (age 12+) on Tuesday, June 10, 6:30–8pm. Learn traditional ballet technique in a class starting out with stretching, bending, and balance exercises especially designed for black and brown bodies. The fee is $10; visit the Facebook page for more info and to purchase your ticket(s). GoDurham 5/5K.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held on June 10, 7–10pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm. GoDurham 1, 4.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, June 11, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Bell Yeager Freewill Baptist Church (128 E Cornwallis Rd) will have a Food Giveaway for people in need on Wednesday, June 11, 10am–noon. If you’re interested in volunteering to help with sorting and distribution, call 919-489-3963.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, June 11 between 10am and 1pm or 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
New parents of babies under one year old are invited to Emerald Doulas’ New Parent Hangout, which will be held in their office (5317 Highgate Dr, Suite 115) on Wednesday, June 11, 10:30am–noon. Parents (and their babies) can share their challenges and successes; these meetings are judgment-free and welcoming of all types of families. This is a free event; no need to register. Masks are strongly recommended but not required.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature mellow jazz vocalist Frankie Alexander during the next Hear & There live concert series on Wednesday, June 11, noon–2pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com.
St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, June 11, 2–3pm. You can enter the parking lot via Nash St.
Celebrate the last day of school at the Summer Kickoff @ LocoShop (600 Foster St) on Wednesday, June 11, 2pm. The first 100 to arrive will receive free baby Locopops; they’ll also have arts & crafts and a game and puzzle swap. Community partners, the Durham County Library, the Museum of Life and Science, Durham Parks and Recreation, and the Book Harvest, will be there dispensing information and resources. Free admission.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, June 11, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on June 11 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. If you plan to shop at the Durham Wednesday Farmers Market, be sure to take the kid(s)/grandkid(s). During market hours, 3–6pm, the Sprouts Club offers fun educational activities, including seed planting, learning about composting, and smoothie making for young people. After each child completes the week’s activity, he or he receives $5 in Market Bucks to spend at the Farmers Market. (Please keep in mind that Foster St isn’t shut down on Wednesdays as it is on Saturdays … so take care when crossing the street to and from the play area.)
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Wednesday, June 11 between 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Wednesday, June 11, 5–6pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
Rediscover the fun of playing board games during Game Night at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Wednesday, June 11, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. GoDurham 12B.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (formerly known as Wheels Fun Park, at 715 N Hoover Rd) will host Wednesday Night Public Skate on June 11, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
The Crank Arm Brewing Co (620 Fernway Ave) will host its weekly Crank Arm Durham Wednesday Night Ride on June 11, 6:30–9:30pm. Join this 10- to 15-mile ride, which should take an hour or so. Bicycle lights are required by law, and don’t forget your helmet.
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 11, 7–10pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). The backup band will be playing R&B, smooth jazz, and funk—and you can join in (be sure to sign up when you arrive). Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook. GoDurham 1 & 4.
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The Durham County Department of Social Services (DSS) will host the Aging Gracefully Resource Fair at the Human Services Building (414 E Main St, 2nd floor lobby) on Thursday, June 12, 9am–5pm. Pick up information about short- and longterm care, Medicare, Alzheimer’s, legal issues, health and exercise, nutrition, and more at the community resource tables, and attend informative seminars in the 2nd floor conference rooms. Food trucks will be right outside; free admission.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, June 12, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes/in carriers and cats must be in carriers; you’ll be able to stay in your vehicle. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Whole Mama Yoga will host a Toddler Together Yoga session on Thursday, June 12, 10–10:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their toddlers ages 1–4) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries to take home. In addition to food, they also have diapers and other supplies (just ask). Once you’re in the system, you can stop by the food pantry once every 30 days. Stop by on Thursday, June 12 between 10am and 1pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.
Whole Mama Yoga will host a Baby & Me Yoga session on Thursday, June 12, 11–11:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies up to one year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The next RTP Toastmasters Meeting will be held at the South Regional Library (4505 S Alston Ave) on Thursday, June 12, noon. Toastmasters Clubs are great places to develop your public-speaking skills in a supportive environment. Guests and newbies are encouraged to attend; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to Carolina Arbors Piedmont Hall (Carolina Arbors Dr) on Thursday, June 12, 1–1:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, June 12, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
A NAR-ANON (Narcotics Anonymous) meeting for relatives and friends of people with addictions will be held on Thursday, May 8, 5–6pm, at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (2200 S Alston Ave).
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature classic and playful music by Duo D’Antan during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on June 12, 5:30–7:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities; if you’re interested in performing, write to music@boxyardrtp.com. GoDurham 12B/805.
The weekly Fleet Feet Pony Run starts at and returns to Ponysaurus Brewing (219 Hood St) on Thursday, June 12, 6:15–8:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event. Click here for more info. GoDurham 2/3B/12.
Party of One will hold a free Line Dancing class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, June 12, 6:30pm.
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Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on Friday, June 13, 9–10am. This $4 session is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4444 for more info.
Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) will host Tasting at Ten on Friday, June 13, 10–11am. Coffee lovers are invited to sample various flavors and socialize in the Training Center. Click here for more info and to register for this free event.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 13, where people in need can receive help from 10am to noon, while supplies last. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Click here if you can volunteer from 8am to 2pm; call 919-688-7306 for more info. If you’d like to help supply the pantry, click here to see what’s needed. GoDurham 3/3B/3C.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at noon, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The Glass Jug Beer Lab (545 Foster St) will host a Friday Co-Working and Networking Social on June 13, noon–5pm. Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers are invited to spend the last few hours of the workweek co-working and connecting with others in similar situations. Work from noon to 4 and then network and enjoy a beverage from 4 to 5. Free admission.
Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature swinging tunes from the 1940s to the ‘60s by the Fabulous Nite-Life Boogie during the next Friday Night Live concert series on Friday, June 13, 5:30–7:30pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities.
Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on Friday, June 13, 6–7pm. This $4 session is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4270 for more info.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Durham Family Night Skate on Friday, May 9, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $8, and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
Celebrate the spoken word with Riffin & Runnin with Dasan Ahanu and Bluz at Northstar Church of the Arts (220 W Geer St) on Friday, May 9, 7:30pm. Wordsmiths Dasan Ahanu and Bluz Riffin will throw away their notebooks and produce poetry right there on the spot. Enjoy the scriptfree mayhem with guest poets. Tickets are $12.51 and you must be at least age 18 to attend; click here for more info.
Tobacco Road Tours will hold a Durham Dark & Mysterious Ghost Tour on Friday, June 13, 7:30–9:15pm, starting at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). This family-friendly (age 8+) 1.5-mile walking tour will center around local ghost stories and explorations of the Bull Durham Factory, Kress Store Building, Devil’s Teacher, Hotel Malbourne, the Snow Building, and the Liggett-Myers Factory. Tickets are $20, $16 for young people ages 8 to 14; click here to make your purchase.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (formerly known as Wheels Fun Park, at 715 N Hoover Rd) will host Friday Night Adult Night Skate (age 18+) on May 9, 9pm–midnight. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 14 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up. (Double your money!) Click here to find out what’s in season. GoDurham 4.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 14, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 14, at their new location, Hub RTP (500 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the Manager’s Tent and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend. (Double your money!) Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.
Jewels Outreach will host Jewels Feeding Friends, a food giveaway, on Saturday, June 14, 9:30–11am, at Monroe Christian Church (1701 Sherman Ave). You can pop open the trunk (or rear door) of your vehicle for the volunteers who will place a box of groceries inside.
Southside Church of Christ’s Sacred Soil Community Garden (800 Elmira Ave, the white house) will host Community Day on Saturday, June 14, 9:30am–noon. This event will be great for beginners—you can learn how to grow your own food, pick up fresh produce, and help plant new crops. Click here for more info and to register.
Watch the Durham Skywriter’s live show, BULL CITY HANGOUT, today at 10am, hosted by patricia A murray. Find out what’s happening today in Durham, get a quick weather report, and enjoy visits by folks who stop by on camera to share info and/or to promote their businesses and special events. Click here to watch from the Durham Skywriter Facebook page, click here to watch from the durhamskywriter YouTube channel, or click here to watch from the Patricia A Murray LinkedIn page. (You can join the show live on camera only from Facebook.) After the show airs, the YouTube link is posted on our new durhamskywriter BlueSky page (click here).
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, June 14, 10am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. If you can’t attend in person, click here to join via Zoom. Call the District 3 Substation (#8 Consultant Pl, on the corner of MLK Pkwy and Shannon Rd) at 919-560-4583 for more info.
The next District 4 and District 5 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on Saturday, June 14, 10am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. If you can’t attend in person, click here to join via Zoom. Contact the District 4 Substation (2945 S Miami Blvd, Suite 135, in the shopping center near TW Alexander Dr) at 919-560-4415 for more info.
The Bragtown Community Association will host its monthly Community Meeting on Saturday, June 14, 10am–noon, at Braggtown Baptist Church (3218 N Roxboro St, in the Fellowship Room).
White Rock Baptist Church (3400 Fayetteville St) will have their monthly Community Food Distribution on Saturday, June 14, 11am–1pm. Drive up on the Fisher Development side of the church. Click here for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.
One Love Christian Church (1315 Horton Rd) will host a Drive-Thru Food Distribution on Saturday, June 14, 11am–1pm. Call 919-688-2163 for more info.
The next Grace Community Farmers Market will be held on Saturday, May 10, 1–4pm, at Grace Lutheran Church (906 N Buchanan Blvd). Shop for fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, honey, teas, and more with local farmers and vendors. This week they’ll be giving away flower and vegetable seedlings in honor of Mother’s Day.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Parkwood Shopping Center (5122 Revere Rd) on Saturday, May 10, 2–2:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman will hold its drive-through Neighborhood Food Pantry Giveaway at the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, May 10, 2–4pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is located at 5122 Revere Rd). GoDurham 5.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (formerly known as Wheels Fun Park, at 715 N Hoover Rd) will host Saturday Public Skate on May 10, 2–4:30pm and 5–7:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
The Durham County Library Bookmobile will pay a visit to the Greens of Pine Glen (56201 Pine Glen Tr) on Saturday, May 10, 3–3:30pm. You can check out books and then return them to any library once you’re done.
Acoustic solo guitarist Brice Hursey will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro St, at St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, May 10, 7:30pm. Donations will be graciously accepted; visit the website to see the full calendar. GoDurham 7.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (formerly known as Wheels Fun Park, at 715 N Hoover Rd) will host Hip Hop Saturday Night Skate on Saturday, May 10, 8–10:30pm. Admission for skaters is $14 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Skaters under age 18 must be with someone who’s age 21+ (otherwise they’ll be asked to pay $30). DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.
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Sunday Morning Meditation will be held at the Shambhala Center of Durham (733 Rutherford St) on June 15, 9am–noon. Sitting meditation will be interspersed with walking meditation, and you can get some instruction if you’re a novice. Feel free to arrive and leave at any time—you don’t have to stay the entire 3 hours. You can also choose to attend online (click here to ask for the Zoom link); click here for more info. GoDurham 11/11B.
The Black Market NC will host the Black Farmers Market at Durham Technical Community College (1637 E Lawson St) on Sunday, June 15, 1–4pm. Buy fresh produce and support Southern black farmers and crafters; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S Miami Blvd, at the Triangle Meeting Space, next door to Research Triangle Dental) will host their Sunday Salsa Social on May 11, 6:30–9:30pm. Enjoy dancing to salsa, bachata, cha-cha, kizomba, merengue, and cumbia. The dance lesson will begin at 6:30, followed by open dancing. Admission is $9, $7 for active military and students with current ID, and free for young people age 16 and younger.