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Durham Bulls mascot Wool E Bull plays with a little girl

June 22–28

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Monday, June 22, 11am–1:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Monday, June 22, 2–4:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Parktown Food Hub will distribute free groceries to people in need by appointment only at Parkwood UMC Church (5123 Revere Rd) on Monday, June 22, 4:30–5:30pm. Write to parktownhub@gmail.com to set an appointment so that you can choose the food you take home to your family.

The Hayti Heritage Center’s Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be led by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch on Monday, June 22, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will offer Adult Roller Skating Lessons (age 18+) on Monday, June 22, 7–8pm. Admission is $15, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Adult Newbie Night (age 18+) on Monday, June 22, 8–11pm. Now you can fall all you want, knowing that the kids won’t be there to laugh at you. Admission is $13, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

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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 23, 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 23, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Tuesday, June 23, 11am–1:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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 23 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Tuesday, June 23, 2–4:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 23, 6–8pm, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Free Dinner Skate Night on Tuesday, June 23, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $15, which includes skate rental, one slice of cheese pizza, and a small drink; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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 23, 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.

Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, or whatever and learn Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and slip jigs phrase by phrase at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Irish Learning Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, June 23, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome (ideally you’re comfortable playing in the keys of G, D, and A major, and also E minor). Click here for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

Aldersgate United Methodist Church (1320 Umstead Rd) will host Weekly Community Pickleball on Tuesday, June 23, 6:30–8:30pm. The gym is located in the big building. Free admission; minors are welcome so long as they’re accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Write to info@aldersgate.org if you have any questions.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held on June 23, 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.

Take your favorite acoustic instrument (and a small amp if you play steel guitar) and learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, June 23, 8:30–10pm. A piano will be available and singers are also invited to join in. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome; chord charts will be provided and explained. Click her e for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

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Echo NC (404 Hunt St, Suite 500) will host 1 Million Cups Durham on Wednesday, June 24, 8:30–10am. Entrepreneurs are invited to this free event, where they can grab a coffee and meet each other before the two speakers talk about their businesses and answer questions at 9. Click here if you’d like to speak at a future meeting. Park in the Measurement Inc parking lot on Morris St.

The Durham County Department of Social Services will host a Food Giveaway for individuals/families that are struggling at their office (414 E Main St, 2nd floor) on Wednesday, June 24, 9am–2pm. Be sure to stop by the information tables manned by local government agencies and nonprofits.

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, June 24, 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 24, 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. 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 24 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public + Free ICEE Skating on Wednesday, June 24, 11am–1:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

HUB RTP (3151 Elion Dr, off Hwy 54) hosts Shuffle, a weekly outdoor lunchtime concert series, on Wednesdays, 11:30am–1:30pm. Enjoy old-school R&B, rock, and modern pop by Wake Moody on June 24; free admission.

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).

St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, June 24, 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 24, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Wednesday, June 24, 2–4:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held under the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on June 24 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!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Please note that Foster St will not be closed as it is on Saturdays. Click here to find out what’s in season.

If you plan to shop at the Wednesday Durham 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 24, 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. Click here for more info and to volunteer. 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. 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 24 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 24, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities. GoDurham 12B.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host $6 Wednesday R&B Skate with DJ That Boy Ejay on June 24, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $6 online ($8 at the door) and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Duke Arts’ Music in the Gardens series has moved to 712 Broad St on Duke’s East Campus and is now called Arts on East. ZOOCRÜ will mix jazz, hip-hop, and soul in a free concert on Wednesday, June 24, 7–8:30pm. Shop with a community market organized by Kamara Thomas and purchase food from The Palace International and local food trucks. Don’t forget your blanket or lawn chair (and feel free to bring your own picnic).

The Carolina Godiva Track Club will host Summer Track: Long-Distance Night on Wednesday, June 24, 7–9pm, at Durham Academy Upper School (3601 Ridge Rd). Experienced runners and anyone wanting to try their hand at long-distance running are invited to run (or walk) as many events as they like (Mile Run, 200-Meter Run, Mile Race Walk, 800-Meter Race Walk, 5k). This family-friendly and all-paces-welcome event is free; there’s no need to register.

The Brazilian drum ensemble, Batalá Durham, will be rehearsing in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Wednesday, June 24, 7–9pm, and anyone can sit and enjoy the music. Click here to learn more about Batalá Durham.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 24, 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.

The Durham Hotel (315 E Chapel Hill St) will host smooth R&B singer/songwriter Ally J on the Roof on Wednesday, June 24, 7:30–9pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase.

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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 25, 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.

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. 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 25 between 10am and 1pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Thursday, June 25, 11am–1:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Whole Mama Yoga will host a Baby & Me Yoga session on Thursday, June 25, 11:30am–12:15am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies from 4 months up to 1 year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. The class fee is $10 or you can 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 25, noon–1pm. Toastmasters Clubs are great places to develop your public-speaking skills in a supportive environment. Guests and newbies are encouraged to attend.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Thursday, June 25, 2–4:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Parktown Food Hub will distribute free groceries to people in need at Parkwood UMC Church (5123 Revere Rd) on Thursday, June 25, 4:30–5:30pm. No appointment is necessary.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature Southern indie rock by the Leftovers colliding with acoustic soul rap by King M Dot during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on June 25, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Half-Price Skate Night on Thursday, June 25, 2–4:30pm. Admission for skaters is $6.50 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 weekly Fleet Feet Pony Run starts at and returns to Ponysaurus Durham (219 Hood St) on Thursday, June 25, 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 Soul Line Dance class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, June 25, 6:30–7:30pm.

The next Bull City Toastmasters Meeting will be hybrid: in person at 245 Hwy 54, Suite 101 and on Zoom (click here for the link) on Thursday, June 25, 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.

The Latinos & Latinas Run Club will meet on Thursday, June 25, 6:30–8:30pm, with the 3- to 4-mile run through downtown Durham starting and ending at the Glass Jug Beer Lab (545 Foster St). Everyone can run at their own pace during this free event; click he re and her e for more info.

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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 26, 9–10am. This $4 session ($3 for seniors) is for beginners on up; call 919-560-444 4 for more info.

Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) will host Tasting at Ten on Friday, May 22, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Friday, June 26, 11am–1:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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).

Reality Ministries (916 Lamond Ave), a community-based nonprofit that helps people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, hosts a once-a-month seasonal, homemade lunch for anyone who stops by for a free meal and an opportunity to make new friends. Stop by on Friday, June 26, noon–1pm, for the next Durham Reality Café. Click here for more info and to reserve your spot.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Friday, June 26, 2–4:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for an Invasive Plant Removal session in Forest Hills Park (1639 University Dr) on Friday, June 26, 3–5pm. Tools and gloves will be provided; be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and to wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Feel free to bring your own pruners and/or saws. Click he re for more info and to register.

The Friday Evening North Durham Farmers Market will be held at the Soul Sanctuary (1016 Old Oxford Rd) on Friday, June 26, 3–7pm. 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature jazz and funk by the Jake Richter Quartet during the next Friday Night Live concert series on June 26, 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.

Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on Friday, June 26, 6–7pm. This $4 session ($3 for seniors) is for beginners on up; call 919-560-427 0 for more info.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host a K-Pop Skate Party on Friday, June 26, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $8, and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Esmeralda’s Café (1515 N Pointe Dr #108, in the North Pointe Shopping Center) will host an Acoustic Open Mic on Friday, March 27, 7–10pm. Singers, musicians, comedians, poets, etc are invited to stop by and share an experience or two (signup starts at 6:30). Free admission.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Friday Night Adult Night Skate (age 18+) on June 26, 9pm–midnight. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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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Enjoy some fresh air by participating in a weekly Durham NC parkrun on Saturday, June 27, 8am, in Southern Boundaries Park (100 Third Fork Rd). Join in the 5k event by walking, jogging, or running. The run starts next to the parking lot and the softball field nearest to Third Fork Rd. It’s free; click here for more info and to register.

The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 27 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 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the manager’s table by the bathrooms and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. 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 27, 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 27, at 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 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.

Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for an Invasive Plant Removal session in Forest Hills Park (1639 University Dr) on Saturday, June 27, 9–11am. Tools and gloves will be provided; be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and to wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Feel free to bring your own pruners and/or saws. Click he re 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).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will offer Kids Roller Skating Lessons on Saturday, June 27, 10–11am, for young people ages 3 to 17. Admission is $15, which includes skate rentals (Fisher-Price skates are available, and wrist guards are available free of charge). Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

CBAC (Concerned Black American Citizens) will host a Lineage Tracing and Community Storytelling Workshop on Saturday, June 27, 10am–noon, at Phoenix Square (901 Fayetteville St, Suite 204A). Learn about the building blocks of genealogy (researching your family history) and the importance of preserving stories from the past. This is the first of a four-part workshop. Tickets are $15; click here for more info.

You’re invited to take a self-tour of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (906 Carroll St) on Open Saturday, May 23, 10am–2pm. Enjoy the renovations of the home and learn about the life of the civil rights activist, Episcopal priest, attorney, and writer; tours start at the top of the hour and half-hour. Tickets range from $2 to $10; click here for more info and to make your purchase.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host All Day Skate on Saturday, June 27, 11am–6:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature Afro house and tribal house by DJ Sphinx during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, June 6 during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, June 27, 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.

Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop (1104 Broad St) will host the Saturday Comedy Improv Jam Meetup on Saturday, June 27, 1–3pm. Join the local improv group on stage or just sit and watch the fun. Free admission; click here to check out the Durham Community Improv Jam Meetup.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature jazz by Peter Lamb and the Wolves for the Saturdaze music series on Saturday, June 27, 5–8pm. 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Hip Hop Saturday Night Skate on Saturday, June 27, 7–9:30pm. Admission for skaters is $14 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades. Skaters under age 18 must be with someone who’s age 21+ (otherwise they’ll be asked to pay $30). Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Gospel singer Elizabeth June 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 27, 7:30pm. Donations will be graciously accepted; visit the website to see the full calendar. GoDurham 7.

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Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for a Martin Luther King Jr Parkway Cleanup on Sunday, June 28, 9–11am (along MLK Pkwy, with everyone meeting either at CVS or the City’s Public Works Dept on MLK Pkwy). Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided; click he re for more info and to sign up.

Sunday Morning Meditation will be held at the Shambhala Center of Durham (733 Rutherford St) on June 28, 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.

Casual Conversations with Coffee ( with the goal of “connecting people, supporting communities”) will be held on Sunday, April 19, 11am, at the Nectar Café (620 Foster St). Make new friends and enjoy chatting with people looking to learn from one another and expand their social circles.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Sunday Public Skate on June 28, 12:30–3pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Don’t Waste Durham will hold a Boomerang Bag Sewing Party on Sunday, May 24, 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 h ere for more info and to sign up.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Sunday Public Skate on June 28, 3:30–6pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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 28, 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 29–July 5

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).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Memorial Day Skate on Monday, May 25, noon–2:30pm. Admission is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Memorial Day Skate on Monday, May 25, 3–5:30pm. Admission is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Parktown Food Hub will distribute free groceries to people in need by appointment only at Parkwood UMC Church (5123 Revere Rd) on Monday, May 25, 4:30–5:30pm. Write to parktownhub@gmail.com to set an appointment so that you can choose the food you take home to your family.

The Hayti Heritage Center’s Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be led by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch on Monday, May 25, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will offer Adult Roller Skating Lessons (age 18+) on Monday, May 25, 7–8pm. Admission is $15, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Adult Newbie Night (age 18+) on Monday, May 25, 8–11pm. Now you can fall all you want, knowing that the kids won’t be there to laugh at you. Admission is $13, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

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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 26, 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 26, 10–11:30am, for coffee/tea 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).

SOAR Logistics/Amazon Delivery is hosting a Delivery Driver Hiring Event on Tuesday, May 26, noon–2pm, at the NCWorks Career Center (1105 S Briggs Ave). Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid state driver’s license, able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle a delivery van, and must pass a preemployment drug screening.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, May 26 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, May 26, 1pm, at Chubby’s Tacos (4711 Hope Valley Rd, in the Woodcroft Shopping Center). Visit the Facebook page for more info.

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church (1209 N Elizabeth St) will host a Free Community Meal on Tuesday, May 26, 6–8pm. Enjoy a pleasant meal and meet other nice folks. Enter the Fellowship Hall behind the Education Building (on the playground side). This month they’ll be celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Everyone is welcome.

The Glass Jog Run Club will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 6–8pm, 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.

Hi-Wire Brewing (800 Taylor St, in Golden Belt) will host the Plant-y Hour Plant Swap on Tuesday, May 26, 6–8pm. Trade plants, including succulents and clippings, and share gardening tips.

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church (1209 N Elizabeth St) will host a Free Community Meal on Tuesday, June 30, 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 Triangle Canine Club’s monthly meetup, the Bark & Bond Social, will be held at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Tuesday, June 30, 6–8pm. Take your dog to enjoy some social time in the Bark Yard from 6 to 7, followed by human social time from 7 to 8. Free admission; bring some $$$ if you’d like to buy food and drink.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Free Dinner Skate Night on Tuesday, May 26, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $15, which includes skate rental, one slice of cheese pizza, and a small drink; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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 26, 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.

Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, or whatever and learn Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and slip jigs phrase by phrase at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Irish Learning Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, May 26, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome (ideally you’re comfortable playing in the keys of G, D, and A major, and also E minor). Click here for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

Aldersgate United Methodist Church (1320 Umstead Rd) will host Weekly Community Pickleball on Tuesday, May 26, 6:30–8:30pm. The gym is located in the big building. Free admission; minors are welcome so long as they’re accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Write to info@aldersgate.org if you have any questions.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held on May 26, 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.

Take your favorite acoustic instrument (and a small amp if you play steel guitar) and learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, May 26, 8:30–10pm. A piano will be available and singers are also invited to join in. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome; chord charts will be provided and explained. Click her e for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

July 1

Echo NC (404 Hunt St, Suite 500) will host 1 Million Cups Durham on Wednesday, July 1, 8:30–10am. Entrepreneurs are invited to this free event, where they can grab a coffee and meet each other before the two speakers talk about their businesses and answer questions at 9. Click here if you’d like to speak at a future meeting. Park in the Measurement Inc parking lot on Morris St.

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, 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.

Bell-Yeager Freewill Baptist Church (128 E Cornwallis Rd) will have a Food Giveaway for people in need on Wednesday, May 27, 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. 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 27 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.

The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (906 Carroll St) will host a Guided Tour on Wednesday, May 27, 11am–12:30pm. Knowledgeable staff will share the life of the well-known African-American Episcopal priest, attorney, and civil rights activist through interactive exhibits, conversation, and storytelling. Tickets range from $20 regular ticket and between $4 and $10 (whatever you can afford) for the community ticket; click here for more info and to make your purchase.

HUB RTP (3151 Elion Dr, off Hwy 54) hosts Shuffle, a weekly outdoor lunchtime concert series, on Wednesdays, 11:30am–1:30pm. Enjoy indie rock, R&B, and electronic music by Mellow Swells on May 27; free admission.

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).

St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, May 27, 2–3pm. You can enter the parking lot via Nash St.

The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held under the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on May 27 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!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Please note that Foster St will not be closed as it is on Saturdays. Click here to find out what’s in season.

If you plan to shop at the Wednesday Durham 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 27, 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. Click here for more info and to volunteer. 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. 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 27 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, July 1, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities. GoDurham 12B.

Wye Junction Park’s Grand Opening Block Party will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 5:30–8:30pm. Enjoy a new outdoor gathering place and gateway to the future Durham Rail Trail right outside the luxury Wye Junction residence at 701 Washington St. Experience the unveiling of a 35-foot public-art mural by BC Crabtree, enjoy music by 8-Track Minds, join in as Pilates Addiction leads a movement session at 5pm (click here to reserve your spot), join a run with the Bull City Running Club at 6pm, visit Preservation Durham’s history booth, and purchase a snack or dinner from the MexiArepa Grill or Baton Rouge Cuisine food trucks on site or nearby venues.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host $6 Wednesday R&B Skate with DJ That Boy Ejay on May 27, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $6 online ($8 at the door) and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Brazilian drum ensemble, Batalá Durham, will be rehearsing in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Wednesday, May 27, 7–9pm, and anyone can sit and enjoy the music. Click here to learn more about Batalá Durham.

The Carolina Godiva Track Club will host Summer Track: Long-Distance Night on Wednesday, May 27, 7–9pm, at Durham Academy Upper School (3601 Ridge Rd). Experienced runners and anyone wanting to try their hand at long-distance running are invited to run (or walk) as many events as they like (Mile Run, 200-Meter Run, Mile Race Walk, 800-Meter Race Walk, 5k). This family-friendly and all-paces-welcome event is free; there’s no need to register.

The Carolina Theatre of Durham’s (309 W Morgan St) Retro Silents Film Series will feature a screening of William A Wellman’s Wings (1927, rated PG-13) on Wednesday, May 27, 7–9pm. Enjoy this spectacular and intense World War I film that won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Picture. Tickets are $10; click here to watch the trailer, and click here to purchase your ticket(s).

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, May 27, 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, 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.

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. 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 28 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 28, 11:30am–12:15am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies from 4 months up to 1 year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. The class fee is $10 or you can 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 28, 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 web site to learn about the Coalition’s programs and services.

The West End Free Market will give away fresh produce and dry goods on Thursday, July 2 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 Parktown Food Hub will distribute free groceries to people in need at Parkwood UMC Church (5123 Revere Rd) on Thursday, May 28, 4:30–5:30pm. No appointment is necessary.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature New Orleans jazz and swing by Garret Hitmar & Root Down during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on July 2, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Gospel Night: Glow in the Dark Roller Skate with DJ That Boy Ejay playing Christian hip-hop on Thursday, May 28, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $12 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 weekly Fleet Feet Pony Run starts at and returns to Ponysaurus Durham (219 Hood St) on Thursday, May 28, 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 Soul Line Dance class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, May 28, 6:30–7:30pm.

The Latinos & Latinas Run Club will meet on Thursday, May 28, 6:30–8:30pm, with the 3- to 4-mile run through downtown Durham starting and ending at the Glass Jug Beer Lab (545 Foster St). Everyone can run at their own pace during this free event; click he re and her e for more info.

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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 29, 9–10am. This $4 session ($3 for seniors) 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 29, 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 29, 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 Community Health Coalition will host a Food Giveaway at Kyles Temple AME Zion Church (409 Dunstan Ave) on Friday, May 29, noon–2pm. Be sure to bring a strong bag. Call 919-470-8680 for more info.

Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, July 3, 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.

Singer/songwriter Jesse James DeConto (from The Pinkerton Raid), working with Songs for Humans and Bull City Indivisible, will lead a singalong of classic protest songs at The Common Market Durham (660 Blackwell St) on Friday, May 29, 6pm. Use your voice to fight American fascism; you don’t have to have the best singing voice. This free event will take place outside if the weather is nice; be sure to bring a lawn chair.

The Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on Friday, May 29, 6–7pm. This $4 session ($3 for seniors) is for beginners on up; call 919-560-427 0 for more info.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host $8 Glow in the Dark Family Night Skate on Friday, May 29, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $8, and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

ISHCON, for collectors of action figures, dioramas, 3D prints, and indie toys, will be held at the Durham Convention Center (301 W Morgan St) on Friday, May 29, 6–10pm; Saturday, May 30, 9am–6pm; and Sunday, May 31, 10am–2pm. Meet the toy creators, join the toy swap on Friday, find limited-edition toys, and get sneak peaks at future editions. Tickets are $15 for a one-day pass and $20 for a weekend pass (free for military veterans and kids age 12 and younger); click here for more info.

The Triangle Country Dancers will host Fifth Friday Challenging Contradance at Reality Ministries (916 Lamond Ave) on May 29, 7:30–11pm. The Rhythmajigs (with Michael Giardano on fiddle and mandolin, Jack Maus on keyboards, and Patti Reum on flutes and whistles ) will provide the music while Andrew Wear calls out the steps. This particular session is for those who are familiar with contra dancing; they’ll have a workshop at 7:30, followed by open dancing. Wear comfortable soft-soled shoes and cool, comfortable clothes (and please don’t wear any fragrances). You can choose to pay anything between $10 and $30 (cash or credit). Click here for more info.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Friday Night Adult Night Skate (age 18+) on May 29, 9pm–midnight. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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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Enjoy some fresh air by participating in a weekly Durham NC parkrun on Saturday, May 30, 8am, in Southern Boundaries Park (100 Third Fork Rd). Join in the 5k event by walking, jogging, or running. The run starts next to the parking lot and the softball field nearest to Third Fork Rd. It’s free; click here for more info and to register.

The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 30 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 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the manager’s table by the bathrooms and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. 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, May 30, 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 30, at 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 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.

Baggingit4kids and Root Causes are teaming up for a Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, July 4, 9–10:30am, at the Root Causes Distribution Hub (1925 Yearby Ave).

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).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will offer Kids Roller Skating Lessons on Saturday, May 30, 10–11am, for young people ages 3 to 17. Admission is $15, which includes skate rentals (Fisher-Price skates are available, and wrist guards are available free of charge). Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

You’re invited to take a self-tour of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (906 Carroll St) on Open Saturday, May 30, 10am–2pm. Enjoy the renovations of the home and learn about the life of the civil rights activist, Episcopal priest, attorney, and writer; tours start at the top of the hour and half-hour. Tickets range from $2 to $10; click here for more info and to make your purchase.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host All Day Skate with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Saturday, May 30, 11am–6:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Community Health Coalition will host a Food Giveaway at Kyles Temple AME Zion Church (409 Dunstan Ave) on Saturday, May 30, noon–2pm. Be sure to bring a strong bag. Call 919-470-8680 for more info.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature funky rock & roll by the Wiley Fosters during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, May 30, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Hip Hop Saturday Night Skate on Saturday, May 30, 7–9:30pm. Admission for skaters is $14 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades). Skaters under age 18 must be with someone who’s age 21+. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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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Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for a Martin Luther King Jr Parkway Cleanup on Sunday, May 31, 9–11am (along MLK Pkwy, with everyone meeting at Lowes at Fayetteville Rd and MLK Pkwy). Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided; click he re for more info and to sign up.

Sunday Morning Meditation will be held at the Shambhala Center of Durham (733 Rutherford St) on May 31, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Sunday Public Skate on May 31, 12:30–3pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Don’t Waste Durham will hold a Boomerang Bag Sewing Party on Sunday, July 5, 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 he re for more info and to sign up.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Sunday Public Skate on May 31, 3:30–6pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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 31, 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 in the parking lot across the street from the church on Monday, June 1, 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 12:45.

The Hayti Heritage Center’s Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be led by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch on Monday, June 1, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will offer Adult Roller Skating Lessons (age 18+) on Monday, June 1, 7–8pm. Admission is $15, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Adult Newbie Night (age 18+) on Monday, June 1, 8–11pm. Now you can fall all you want, knowing that the kids won’t be there to laugh at you. Admission is $13, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

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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 2, 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 2, 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 2 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 Glass Jog Run Club will meet on Tuesday, June 2, 6–8pm, 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.

One Community, One Voice, One Vision will host a Durham Business Networking Event on Tuesday, June 2, 6–8pm, at 2530 Meridian Pkwy, Suite 300. Meet other influential business owners and gain some tools in running a successful business. This month’s speaker, Ingrid Saddler-Walker from Wytha Balance Yoga, will give a talk, Reset to Rise: Managing Stress to Sustain Your Growth. Free admission; click here to register.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Free Dinner Skate Night on Tuesday, June 2, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $15, which includes skate rental, one slice of cheese pizza, and a small drink; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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 2, 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, July 7, 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).

Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, or whatever and learn Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and slip jigs phrase by phrase at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Irish Learning Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, June 2, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome (ideally you’re comfortable playing in the keys of G, D, and A major, and also E minor). Click here for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

Aldersgate United Methodist Church (1320 Umstead Rd) will host Weekly Community Pickleball on Tuesday, June 2, 6:30–8:30pm. The gym is located in the big building. Free admission; minors are welcome so long as they’re accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Write to info@aldersgate.org if you have any questions.

Take your favorite acoustic instrument (and a small amp if you play steel guitar) and learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, June 2, 8:30–10pm. A piano will be available and singers are also invited to join in. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome; chord charts will be provided and explained. Click her e for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

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Echo NC (404 Hunt St, Suite 500) will host 1 Million Cups Durham on Wednesday, July 8, 8:30–10am. Entrepreneurs are invited to this free event, where they can grab a coffee and meet each other before the two speakers talk about their businesses and answer questions at 9. Click here if you’d like to speak at a future meeting. Park in the Measurement Inc parking lot on Morris St.

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, 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.

Bell Yeager Freewill Baptist Church (128 E Cornwallis Rd) will have a Food Giveaway for people in need on Wednesday, June 3, 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. 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 3 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.

The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (906 Carroll St) will host a Guided Tour on Wednesday, June 3, 11am–12:15pm. Knowledgeable staff will share the life of the well-known African-American Episcopal priest, attorney, and civil rights activist through interactive exhibits, conversation, and storytelling. Tickets range from $20 regular ticket and between $4 and $10 (whatever you can afford) for the community ticket; click he re for more info and to make your purchase.

HUB RTP (3151 Elion Dr, off Hwy 54) hosts Shuffle, a weekly outdoor lunchtime concert series, on Wednesdays, 11:30am–1:30pm. Enjoy Butler Knowles Presents Country & Western on April 29; free admission.

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).

St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, June 3, 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 3, 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 Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held under the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on June 3 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!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Please note that Foster St will not be closed as it is on Saturdays. Click here to find out what’s in season.

If you plan to shop at the Wednesday Durham 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 3, 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. Click here for more info and to volunteer. 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. 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 3 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 3, 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 3, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. GoDurham 12B.

Delta Sigma Theta’s Alumnae Chapter will host a special event, What Is the Impact of Environmental Justice in Our Communities?, on Wednesday, April 29, 6–7pm, at their center (1000 E Forest Hills Blvd). Join the discussion about the impact and effect environmental justice campaigns have on our communities. Free admission.

The Southern Coalition for Social Justice will host a discussion on Designing Communities that Protect Our Waters on Wednesday, April 29, 6–7:30pm, at their office (5517 Hwy 15-501). Learn what steps can be taken to protect our waterways as described by local riverkeepers (Samantha Krop from Sound Rivers, Emily Sutton from the Haw River Assembly, and James Huey from the Southern Coalition for Social Justice). Free admission with light refreshments; click here to register. Check out the new Gold Standard Development Practices for Watershed Protection here.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host $6 Wednesday R&B Skate with DJ That Boy Ejay on June 3, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $6 online ($8 at the door) and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Brazilian drum ensemble, Batalá Durham, will be rehearsing in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Wednesday, June 3, 7–9pm, and anyone can sit and enjoy the music. Click here to learn more about Batalá Durham.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 3, 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 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.

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. 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 4 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 4, 11:30am–12:15am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies from 4 months up to 1 year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. The class fee is $10 or you can 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 4 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.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature Southern indie rock by the Leftovers colliding with acoustic soul rap by King M Dot during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on June 4, 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 Durham (219 Hood St) on Thursday, June 4, 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 Soul Line Dance class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, June 4, 6:30–7:30pm.

The Latinos & Latinas Run Club will meet on Thursday, June 4, 6:30–8:30pm, with the 3- to 4-mile run through downtown Durham starting and ending at the Glass Jug Beer Lab (545 Foster St). Everyone can run at their own pace during this free event; click he re and her e for more info.

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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 5, 9–10am. This $4 session ($3 for seniors) is for beginners on up; call 919-560-444 4 for more info.

Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) will host Tasting at Ten on Friday, June 5, 10–11am. Coffee lovers are invited to sample various flavors and socialize in the Training Center. Click he re 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 June 5, 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 Community Health Coalition will host a Food Giveaway at Kyles Temple AME Zion Church (409 Dunstan Ave) on Friday, June 5, noon–2pm. Be sure to bring a strong bag. Call 919-470-8680 for more info.

Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, June 5, 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 5, 6–7pm. This $4 session ($3 for seniors) is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4270 for more info.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host $8 Glow in the Dark Family Night Skate on Friday, June 5, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $8, and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Durham Central Park’s PLAYlist Concert series continues with old-time music, Piedmont blues, and neotraditional country in the park (501 Foster St) by multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter. Dom Flemons on Friday, June 5, 6:30pm. WNCU/90.7fm will start simulcasting at 7, with DJ Travis Gales, and the concert will start at 7:30. Don’t forget your lawn chair/blanket, plus $$$ for the food trucks. ASL interpreters will be there for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors. 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Friday Night Adult Night Skate (age 18+) on June 5, 9pm–midnight. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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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Enjoy some fresh air by participating in a weekly Durham NC parkrun on Saturday, June 6, 8am, in Southern Boundaries Park (100 Third Fork Rd). Join in the 5k event by walking, jogging, or running. The run starts next to the parking lot and the softball field nearest to Third Fork Rd. It’s free; click here for more info and to register.

June Cars & Coffee will take place at Road Scholars (5425 Page Rd) on Saturday, June 6, 8–11am. Enjoy checking out the vehicles, featuring 1980s and ’90s cars, trucks, and motorcycles, as well as the 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 6 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 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the manager’s table by the bathrooms and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. 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 6, 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 6, at 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 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.

Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for an Industry Lane Cleanup on Saturday, June 6, 9–11am (on the north side of Industry Ln, just off E Cornwallis Rd). Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided; click he re for more info and to sign up.

Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers who’d like to join Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail for their National Trails Day Workday on Saturday, June 6, 9–11am. Everyone will meet at 4404 Guess Rd and will do a trail cleanup and bridge repair work in the area. Click he re for more info and to sign up.

Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for the Solite Park Tire Toss (4704 Fayetteville Rd) on Saturday, June 6, 9–11am. They’re going to locate and throw away old discarded tires along the perimeter of the park. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided; click he re for more info and to sign up.

Baggingit4kids and Root Causes are teaming up for a Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, July 11, 9:30–11am, at the Durham Center for Senior Life (406 Rigsbee Ave, on the Hunt St side).

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).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will offer Kids Roller Skating Lessons on Saturday, June 6, 10–11am, for young people ages 3 to 17. Admission is $15, which includes skate rentals (Fisher-Price skates are available, and wrist guards are available free of charge). Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

Golden Belt Artists (800 Taylor St) will host Coffee with Our Artists on Saturday, June 6, 10am–noon. Join tours of the artists’ studios and meet the 25 artists of Golden Belt who will be displaying their latest works and projects. Admission is $6; click here for more info.

CBAC (Concerned Black American Citizens) will host a Lineage Tracing and Community Storytelling Workshop on Saturday, June 6, 10am–noon, at Phoenix Square (901 Fayetteville St, Suite 204A). Learn about the building blocks of genealogy (researching your family history) and the importance of preserving stories from the past. This is the first of a four-part workshop. Tickets are $15; click here for more info.

The Lofts at Southside (703 S Roxboro St) will host an Open House on Saturday, June 6, 11am–4pm. Enjoy light refreshments and take a tour of this new apartment complex (1 bedroom/$1216, 2 bedrooms/$1454).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host All Day Skate on Saturday, June 6, 11am–6:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will host Boxyard Birthday: Celebrating 5 Years on Saturday, June 6, 11am–8pm. They’ll have fun activities, including live music and DJ, yard games and ring toss with RTP Uncorked, bubbles and chalk-by-numbers, scrapyard crafting with The Makery, retro photo booth and disposable cameras, and ’90s free play with the Raleigh Retro Gamers. If you’d like to get A Bite of Boxyard, click here for your $20 ticket, which will include samples from Bulkogi, Will & Well, Fullsteam RTP, and Baekho; for an extra $10, those who are age 21+ can sample adult beverages from Fullsteam RTP and RTP Uncorked.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature Afro house and tribal house by DJ Sphinx during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, June 6, 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 Community Health Coalition will host a Food Giveaway at Kyles Temple AME Zion Church (409 Dunstan Ave) on Saturday, June 6, noon–2pm. Be sure to bring a strong bag. Call 919-470-8680 for more info.

Sherrod Scott will host the Gospel Explosion NC Community Cookout on Saturday, June 6, noon–3pm, at CrestView Apts (800 Reed Dr) . Enjoy a gospel revival, featuring Kayci Anne, DexDaDisciple, 4EverDaniel, and Moses-MOG (Man of God). Some of the music will be provided by DJ Pakin, and Chef Koot will provide the food.

The North Durham Farmers Market will be held at the Soul Sanctuary (1016 Old Oxford Rd) on Saturday, June 6, 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents.

PAC 5 (Partners Against Crime, District 5) will host their Spring Fling on Saturday, June 6, 1–5:30pm, in Edgemont Park (S Elm and Angier Ave). Enjoy music, free food, while celebrating community. Free admission.

The Museum of Durham History and Preservation Durham will cohost Author Talk: Have Mercy Baby: The Life of Clyde McPhatter on Saturday, June 6, 2–4pm, at the Stanford L Warren Library (1201 Fayetteville St). Learn about the life of Durham native, singer Clyde McPhatter, who had a solo career, was a member of the Drifters, and also considered by some musicologists to be the first rock ’n roll star. Meet author Steve Bergsman, Debbie McPhatter (Clyde McPhatter’s daughter), and music journalist Howard Burchette (host of WNCU 90.7fm’s “Funk Show”).

Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop (1104 Broad St, under Joe Van Gogh) will host an Irish Music Jam on Saturday, June 6, 3–5pm. Join in or feel free to sit and listen.

The 22nd annual Beaver Queen Pageant will be held in Duke Park Meadow (106 W Knox St, near the intersection of Englewood Ave and Acadia St) on Saturday, June 6, 4–7pm. This year’s theme is “Beaver Rivalry,” and this wacky event is actually a fundraiser for the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. 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 the ECWA, and there’s fun all ’round in this family-friendly event. This year, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Keep Durham Beautiful and Friends of Ellerbe Creek. They’ll also have music, kids’ activities, and food trucks. Click here to cast your vote, read the rules and regulations, and to keep tabs on the competition. Free admission. Limited parking is available; GoDurham bus #4 stops at the back of Duke Park (N Roxboro and Knox Sts). GoDurham 4.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Chris Brown Skate Night on Saturday, June 6, 7–9:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades. Skaters under age 18 must be with someone who’s age 21+. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Acoustic trio Birdsong (Wendell Thornton and his daughters) 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 6, 7:30pm. Donations will be graciously accepted; visit the website to see the full calendar. GoDurham 7.

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Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for a Meridian Parkway Cleanup on Sunday, June 7, 9–11am (along Meridian Pkwy and Cornwallis Rd). Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided; click he re for more info and to sign up.

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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Sunday Public Skate on June 7, 12:30–3pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Black Market NC will host the Black Farmers Market at Durham Technical Community College (1637 E Lawson St) on Sunday, June 7, 1–4pm. Buy fresh produce, support Southern black farmers and crafters. 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Visit the website for more info.

Don’t Waste Durham will hold a Boomerang Bag Sewing Party on Sunday, June 7, 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 h e re for more info and to sign up.

The Durham County Cooperative Extension and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina will cohost the 5th annual Durham Hunger Day on Sunday, June 7, 3–6pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). This year’s theme is Nourishing Neighbors. Learn about the amazing individuals, businesses, and organizations that are out here helping people and addressing hunger. They’ll have musical entertainment, food and fresh produce giveaways from local farms and gardens, a limited number of food vouchers for the food trucks, and fun activities for kids including bouncy houses, face painting, and planting workshops. Stop by the local nonprofits’ tables and collect information that can help you and your family. Free admission; click here for more info, click here if you’re interested in volunteering, and click here if you’d interested in making a donation to buy a meal for a neighbor.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Sunday Public Skate on June 7, 3:30–6pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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 next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 Murray Ave) on Monday, June 8, 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 8, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will offer Adult Roller Skating Lessons (age 18+) on Monday, June 8, 7–8pm. Admission is $15, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Adult Newbie Night (age 18+) on Monday, June 8, 8–11pm. Now you can fall all you want, knowing that the kids won’t be there to laugh at you. Admission is $13, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

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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 9, 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 9, 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).

Join Preservation Durham’s Downtown Durham Architecture Tour on Tuesday, June 9, 5:30–7pm, and learn about some of Durham’s pioneer entrepreneurs and the history of some of downtown’s iconic buildings. Robert Sotolongo, retired president of DTW Architects, will lead this walking tour and will describe how his firm contributed to the revitalization of downtown Durham. Some notable stops on the tour will be the Mechanics & Farmers Bank, the Kress Building, the Temple Building, Five Points, and the Durham Arts Guild. Tickets are $15, free for Preservation Durham members; click here for more info. The group will meet on CCB Plaza (201 N Corcoran St).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Free Dinner Skate Night on Tuesday, June 9, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $15, which includes skate rental, one slice of cheese pizza, and a small drink; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 9, 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 9, 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.

Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, or whatever and learn Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and slip jigs phrase by phrase at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Irish Learning Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, June 9, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome (ideally you’re comfortable playing in the keys of G, D, and A major, and also E minor). Click here for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

The monthly Pony Ride starts at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St) at 6:30pm on Tuesday, June 9 and ends at Ponysaurus Brewing (219 Hood St) around 8:15pm. This free, social, 5- to 8-mile bicycle ride will proceed at a leisurely pace and will be led by Eross Guadalupe.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held on June 9, 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.

Take your favorite acoustic instrument (and a small amp if you play steel guitar) and learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, June 9, 8:30–10pm. A piano will be available and singers are also invited to join in. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome; chord charts will be provided and explained. Click her e for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

Enjoy Views from The Durham on Tuesday, June 9, 9–11pm, on the roof of The Durham Hotel (315 E Chapel Hill St). Morehead Planetarium educators will host this skywatching session and encourage everyone to view the nighttime sky through one of their telescopes—this month, a Venus-Jupiter conjunction will be the main attraction. DJ Gemynii will provide the music. This all-ages event is free; snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

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Echo NC (404 Hunt St, Suite 500) will host 1 Million Cups Durham on Wednesday, July 15, 8:30–10am. Entrepreneurs are invited to this free event, where they can grab a coffee and meet each other before the two speakers talk about their businesses and answer questions at 9. Click here if you’d like to speak at a future meeting. Park in the Measurement Inc parking lot on Morris St.

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, 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.

Bell Yeager Freewill Baptist Church (128 E Cornwallis Rd) will have a Food Giveaway for people in need on Wednesday, June 10, 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. 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 10 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.

HUB RTP (3151 Elion Dr, off Hwy 54) hosts Shuffle, a weekly outdoor lunchtime concert series, on Wednesdays, 11:30am–1:30pm. Enjoy old-school R&B, rock, and modern pop by Wake Moody on June 10; free admission.

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).

St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, June 10, 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 10, 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 Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held under the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on June 10 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!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Please note that Foster St will not be closed as it is on Saturdays. Click here to find out what’s in season.

If you plan to shop at the Wednesday Durham 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 10, 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. Click here for more info and to volunteer. 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. 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 10 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 10, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. GoDurham 12B.

Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for the Solite Park Tire Toss (4704 Fayetteville Rd) on Wednesday, June 10, 6–8pm. They’re going to locate and throw away old discarded tires along the perimeter of the park. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided; click he re for more info and to sign up.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host $6 Wednesday R&B Skate with DJ That Boy Ejay on June 10, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $6 online ($8 at the door) and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Brazilian drum ensemble, Batalá Durham, will be rehearsing in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Wednesday, June 10, 7–9pm, and anyone can sit and enjoy the music. Click here to learn more about Batalá Durham.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 10, 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 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.

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. 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 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.

Whole Mama Yoga will host a Baby & Me Yoga session on Thursday, June 11, 11:30am–12:15am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies from 4 months up to 1 year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. The class fee is $10 or you can 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, July 16 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.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature Southern indie rock by the Leftovers colliding with acoustic soul rap by King M Dot during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on June 11, 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 Triangle Canine Club’s monthly meetup, the Bark & Bond Social, will be held at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Thursday, June 11, 6–8pm. Take your dog to enjoy some social time in the Bark Yard from 6 to 7, followed by human social time from 7 to 8. Free admission; bring some $$$ if you’d like to buy food and drink.

The weekly Fleet Feet Pony Run starts at and returns to Ponysaurus Durham (219 Hood St) on Thursday, June 11, 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 Soul Line Dance class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, June 11, 6:30–7:30pm.

The next Bull City Toastmasters Meeting will be hybrid: in person at 245 Hwy 54, Suite 101 and on Zoom (click here for the link) on Thursday, June 11, 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.

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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 12, 9–10am. This $4 session ($3 for seniors) 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 12, 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 June 12, 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 Community Health Coalition will host a Food Giveaway at Kyles Temple AME Zion Church (409 Dunstan Ave) on Friday, June 12, noon–2pm. Be sure to bring a strong bag. Call 919-470-8680 for more info.

Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for an Invasive Plant Removal session on the Museum of Life and Science Campus (433 W Murray Ave) on Friday, June 12, 2:30–4:30pm. Tools and gloves will be provided; be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and to wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Feel free to bring your own pruners and/or saws. Click here for more info and to register.

The Friday Evening North Durham Farmers Market will be held at the Soul Sanctuary (1016 Old Oxford Rd) on Friday, June 12, 3–7pm. 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature jazz by the Soul Livin’ Group during the next Friday Night 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.

Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on Friday, June 12, 6–7pm. This $4 session ($3 for seniors) is for beginners on up; call 919-560-427 0 for more info.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Durham Family Night Skate on Friday, June 12, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $8, and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Carolina Theatre of Durham’s (309 W Morgan St) Retro Film Series will feature a screening of two Matthew Broderick comedy classics, John Hughes’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986, rated PG) and Alexander Payne’s Election (1999, rated R), on Friday, June 12, 7–11pm. Tickets are $12. Click here to watch the trailer for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, click here to watch the trailer for Election, and click here to purchase your ticket(s) ($12 for the double-feature).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Friday Night Adult Night Skate (age 18+) on June 12, 9pm–midnight. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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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Enjoy some fresh air by participating in a weekly Durham NC parkrun on Saturday, June 13, 8am, in Southern Boundaries Park (100 Third Fork Rd). Join in the 5k event by walking, jogging, or running. The run starts next to the parking lot and the softball field nearest to Third Fork Rd. It’s free; click here for more info and to register.

The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 13 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 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the manager’s table by the bathrooms and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. 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 13, 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 13, at 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 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.

Durham County Department of Public Health’s Men’s Health Council will host a Men on the Move Walk in Bethesda Park (1816 Stage Rd) on Saturday, July 18, 9–10:15am. It’s free, and everyone—men, women, and kids—are invited to participate. Contact Joyce Page at 919-560-7109 or jpage@dconc.gov for more info.

Keep Durham Beautiful will host the 5th annual Bee Day Celebration to kick off National Pollinator Week at the Durham Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 13, 9am–noon, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). See honey bees and ask their beekeepers questions, visit the pollinator garden, taste some honey, and join in the parade at 10:30am (come early and make your own bee costume or bring your own). You can also pick up some pollinator seeds (for free!) and plant them in your garden (or container if you have a small garden on your porch or deck).

Jewels Outreach will host Jewels Feeding Friends, a food giveaway, on Saturday, June 13, 9:30–11am, at KIPP Charter School (1107 Holloway St). You can pop open the trunk (or rear door) of your vehicle for the volunteers who will place a box of groceries inside.

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).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will offer Kids Roller Skating Lessons on Saturday, June 13, 10–11am, for young people ages 3 to 17. Admission is $15, which includes skate rentals (Fisher-Price skates are available, and wrist guards are available free of charge). Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, June 13, 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 13, 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 13, 10am–noon, at Braggtown Baptist Church (3218 N Roxboro St, in the Fellowship Room).

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 Saturday, June 13, 10am–2pm. 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. If you can’t find parking on the street, please park in the garage (entrance on Queen St).

White Rock Baptist Church (3400 Fayetteville St) will have their monthly Community Food Distribution on Saturday, June 13, 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 13, 11am–1pm. Call 919-688-2163 for more info.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host All Day Skate on Saturday, June 13, 11am–6:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature jazz by Aiden Niemi during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, June 13, 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.

The Community Health Coalition will host a Food Giveaway at Kyles Temple AME Zion Church (409 Dunstan Ave) on Saturday, June 13, noon–2pm. Be sure to bring a strong bag. Call 919-470-8680 for more info.

Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman will hold its drive-through Neighborhood Food Pantry Giveaway at the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, June 13, 2–4pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is located at 5122 Revere Rd). GoDurham 5.

HUB RTP (3151 Elion Dr, off Hwy 54) hosts Concerts on the Creek, an outdoor music series, on certain Saturdays, 3–5:30pm. Enjoy the rock and soulful sounds of Lamont Landers on June 13; free admission.

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 13, 7:30pm. Donations will be graciously accepted; visit the website to see the full calendar. GoDurham 7.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Trail Ride Skate Night on Saturday, June 13, 7–9:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades). Skaters under age 18 must be with someone who’s age 21+. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 14, 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.

Jewels Outreach will celebrate 10 years of service with an Authors & Artists Expo in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Sunday, June 14, 2–6pm. Get there early and get a free cupcake (out of 100 being given away). Shop with more than 20 vendors, get a free book from Book Harvest, make crafts with the Scrap Exchange, dance to music by DJ Maurice, and enjoy live performances by spoken-word artist Dwayne Garnett and Eugene Taylor, the DrumProphet. Free admission; don’t forget your lawn chair and/or blanket.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to use power tools, check out the Power Tools 101 class offered by Bull City Woodshop (1912 E Pettigrew St) on Sunday, June 14, 3–5:30pm. You can learn how to operate a miter saw, power drill, jig saw, and circular saw—and then you’ll feel more prepared for taking their other workshops. Be sure to leave your jewelry at home and to make sure you’re not wearing clothing that can get caught in the power tools. The class fee is $75; click here for more info and to pay for the class.

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 14, 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 Parktown Food Hub will distribute free groceries to people in need by appointment only at Parkwood UMC Church (5123 Revere Rd) on Monday, June 15, 4:30–5:30pm. Write to parktownhub@gmail.com to set an appointment so that you can choose the food you take home to your family.

Line Dancing with Nykki will be held at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, July 20, 6–7:30pm. This free session is for beginners on up.

The Hayti Heritage Center’s Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be led by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch on Monday, June 15, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will offer Adult Roller Skating Lessons (age 18+) on Monday, June 15, 7–8pm. Admission is $15, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

The next Durham City Council Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, June 15, 7–10pm. You can choose to attend in person in City Council Chambers (101 City Hall Plaza) or via the City’s website, YouTube channel, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Adult Newbie Night (age 18+) on Monday, June 15, 8–11pm. Now you can fall all you want, knowing that the kids won’t be there to laugh at you. Admission is $13, which includes skate rentals. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

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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 16, 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 16, 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, June 16 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.

Senior PharmAssist will host a Medicare Basics seminar on Tuesday, June 16, 6–7pm, at the Durham Center for Senior Life (406 Rigsbee Ave). Those who are about to turn 65 are especially encouraged to attend. Click here or call 919-688-4772 to register and to get the Zoom link for this free event.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Free Dinner Skate Night on Tuesday, June 16, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $15, which includes skate rental, one slice of cheese pizza, and a small drink; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 16, 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 16, 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, July 21, 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).

Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, or whatever and learn Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and slip jigs phrase by phrase at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Irish Learning Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, June 16, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome (ideally you’re comfortable playing in the keys of G, D, and A major, and also E minor). Click here for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

Aldersgate United Methodist Church (1320 Umstead Rd) will host Weekly Community Pickleball on Tuesday, June 16, 6:30–8:30pm. The gym is located in the big building. Free admission; minors are welcome so long as they’re accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Write to info@aldersgate.org if you have any questions.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held on June 16, 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.

Take your favorite acoustic instrument (and a small amp if you play steel guitar) and learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry at High Strung Violins & Guitars’ Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam at Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church (1902 Perry St, in the Community Room) on Tuesday, June 16, 8:30–10pm. A piano will be available and singers are also invited to join in. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome; chord charts will be provided and explained. Click here for more info (the store is located at 1805 W Markham Ave).

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Echo NC (404 Hunt St, Suite 500) will host 1 Million Cups Durham on Wednesday, June 17, 8:30–10am. Entrepreneurs are invited to this free event, where they can grab a coffee and meet each other before the two speakers talk about their businesses and answer questions at 9. Click here if you’d like to speak at a future meeting. Park in the Measurement Inc parking lot on Morris St.

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, 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.

Safe Kids Durham and the Office of the State Fire Marshall will cohost a Hot Car Awareness Event at Hope Valley Farms YMCA (4818 S Roxboro St) on Wednesday, June 17, 10am–noon. Learn about the dangers of leaving someone in a closed vehicle and how children have died of pediatric vehicular heatstroke. You’ll also be able to visit the resource tables and gather information from Durham County EMS, Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Durham Fire Department, Durham Police Department, the Durham Partnership for Children, NC State Highway Patrol, and the Durham YMCAs.

Bell-Yeager Freewill Baptist Church (128 E Cornwallis Rd) will have a Food Giveaway for people in need on Wednesday, June 17, 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. 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 17 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.

The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (906 Carroll St) will host a Guided Home Tour on Wednesday, June 17, 11am–12:15pm. Knowledgeable staff will share the life of the well-known African-American Episcopal priest, attorney, and civil rights activist through interactive exhibits, conversation, and storytelling. Tickets range from $20 regular ticket and between $4 and $10 (whatever you can afford) for the community ticket; click he re for more info and to make your purchase.

HUB RTP (3151 Elion Dr, off Hwy 54) hosts Shuffle, a weekly outdoor lunchtime concert series, on Wednesdays, 11:30am–1:30pm. Enjoy old-school R&B, rock, and modern pop by Wake Moody on June 17; free admission.

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).

St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, June 17, 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 17, 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 Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held under the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on June 17 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!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Please note that Foster St will not be closed as it is on Saturdays. Click here to find out what’s in season.

If you plan to shop at the Wednesday Durham 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 17, 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. Click here for more info and to volunteer. 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. 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 17 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 17, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities. GoDurham 12B.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host $6 Wednesday R&B Skate with DJ That Boy Ejay on June 17, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $6 online ($8 at the door), and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Duke Arts’ Music in the Gardens series has moved to 712 Broad St on Duke’s East Campus and is now called Arts on East. Singer/songwriter Rebecca Porter will mix Appalachian honky-tonk with cinematic storytelling in a free concert on Wednesday, June 17, 7–8:30pm. Shop with a community market organized by Kamara Thomas and purchase food from The Palace International and local food trucks. Free admission; don’t forget your blanket or lawn chair (and feel free to bring your own picnic).

The Brazilian drum ensemble, Batalá Durham, will be rehearsing in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Wednesday, June 17, 7–9pm, and anyone can sit and enjoy the music. Click here to learn more about Batalá Durham.

The Carolina Godiva Track Club will host Summer Track: Short-Distance Night on Wednesday, June 17, 7–9pm, at Durham Academy Upper School (3601 Ridge Rd). Experienced runners and anyone wanting to try their hand at short-distance running are invited to participate in as many events as they like. This family-friendly and all-paces-welcome event is free (although a small donation to help with track-rental costs); there’s no need to register.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 17, 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.

The Durham Hotel (315 E Chapel Hill St) will host smooth R&B singer/songwriter Ally J on the Roof on Wednesday, June 17, 7:30–9pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase.

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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 18, 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.

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. 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 18 between 10am and 1pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.

The La Leche League will hold its next monthly meeting on at Carolina Birth and Wellness (5850 Fayetteville Rd, Suite 202) on Thursday, June 18, 10:30am–12:30pm. Today’s topic will be Working and the Breastfed Baby. Click here for info on future meetings.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Skating on Thursday, June 18, 11am–1:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Whole Mama Yoga will host a Baby & Me Yoga session on Thursday, June 18, 11:30am–12:15am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies from 4 months up to 1 year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. The class fee is $10 or you can 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).

Durham Tech Community College’s Department of Social and Human Services will host a Social and Human Services Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 12:30–1:30pm, at their Northern Durham Center (3414 N Duke St). Adults who are considering entering the field by studying social work, counseling, mental health, ethics, and/or case management and maybe the behavioral health pathways in peer support, mental health, and substance use treatment are invited to find out what Durham Tech has to offer. Free admission; click here for more info.

People in need can call 919-470-8686 to register for the Community Health Coalition’s fresh produce and groceries giveaway, which will take place at 308 Crutchfield St, Suite D, on Thursday, June 18, 1–3pm.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Skating on Thursday, June 18, 2–4:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature Southern indie rock by the Leftovers colliding with acoustic soul rap by King M Dot during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on June 18, 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 Durham (219 Hood St) on Thursday, June 18, 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 Soul Line Dance class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, June 18, 6:30–7:30pm.

The Latinos & Latinas Run Club will meet on Thursday, June 18, 6:30–8:30pm, with the 3- to 4-mile run through downtown Durham starting and ending at the Glass Jug Beer Lab (545 Foster St). Everyone can run at their own pace during this free event; click here and here for more info.

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The Triangle Board of Realtist (TRIBOR) will host the Juneteenth Building Black Wealth Summit 2026 at the Self-Help Credit Union (301 W Main St) on Friday, June 19, 9am–4pm. Gather information and discover the tools you’ll need to build generational wealth. First-time homebuyers, aspiring investors, and those who are looking forward to creating lasting legacies are invited to learn about homeownership as a wealth-building tool, real estate investing strategies, estate planning and asset protection, plus financial empowerment and legacy planning at this free event. Click here to register and to see future TRIBOR events.

Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) will host Tasting at Ten on Friday, June 19, 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 June 19, 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.

On Durham Community Day (Friday, June 19, 10am–5pm), Durham residents can explore the Museum of Life and Science (433 W Murray Ave) free of charge. Click here for more info and to plan your visit.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Friday, June 19, 11am–1:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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 Community Health Coalition will host a Food Giveaway at Kyles Temple AME Zion Church (409 Dunstan Ave) on Friday, June 19, noon–2pm. Be sure to bring a strong bag. Call 919-470-8680 for more info.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Summer Public Skating on Friday, June 19, 2–4:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for an Invasive Plant Removal session in Grant Street Park South (737 Dupree St) on Friday, June 19, 3–5pm. Tools and gloves will be provided; be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and to wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Feel free to bring your own pruners and/or saws. Click he re for more info and to register.

Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) will host a Juneteenth Observance Ceremony at their farm (Catawba Trails Farm, 2080 Sawmill Creek Pkwy) on Friday, June 19, 3–6pm. Walk to the Johnston Family and Enslaved Gravesite, accompanied by African drummer Bashir Shakur, to receive a Blessing of the Land led by Donnecia Brown to honor the lives of those who were enslaved. Enjoy some spoken word and a demonstration of African- and native-American traditional foods. Free admission; click here to register.

Research Triangle Park will host Juneteenth at Hub RTP (3151 Elion Dr, off Hwy 54) on Friday, June 19, 5–9pm. Enjoy a family-friendly block party with music, art, and education. Free admission.

Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, June 19, 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.

Hub RTP (500 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will host a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, 5–9pm. Enjoy a block party atmosphere with fun activities including line dancing, a rap performance by the Bey Boys, a set from Acisse Jay and the Gents, yard games with Barnyard Affairs, giveaways, community resource and information tables, music by DJ Damu, face painting with Paint Savvy, and dance performances by Stage Door Dance Productions. You can duck into one of Hub RTP’s restaurants or stop by one of the food trucks, buy a snack or two, and then get back to the fun. They’ll also have misting tents for cooling off, and free water stations. Free admission; don’t forget your lawn chair/blanket, and $$$ for the food trucks and popup vendors.

Click here to see what’s happening for Third Friday (June 19) 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.

Downtown Durham Inc will oversee the activities and offer Third Friday maps to the area’s art gallery spaces in CCB Plaza (202 Corcoran St). (Please keep in mind that the Durham Arts Council/Durham Art Guild building is closed for the Juneteenth holiday.) Enjoy the Let’s Glow Family Fest with Pierce Freelon, who is celebrating his latest album Black Boy Glow. Also performing, country-soul singer/songwriter Rissi Palmer, spoken-word artist/storyteller Watty Tha Shepherd, puppeteer Tarin Pipkins of Jeghetto’s Entertainment, and family-friendly hip-hop artist Maestra. 6 to 9pm
The Visitor Info Center/Discover Durham (212 W Main St) will host Carolina Blaze giveaways ahead of our local professional softball team’s game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park; play games like pin the horns on Major the Bull and win Blaze tickets and swag; enjoy pizza, spin the prize wheel and write a few postcards. 6 to 8pm
Outer Loop Arts (803 Ramseur St, Suite C) will host an artistic experiment where 12 artists are given the same 21 supplies on Third Friday and are invited to the next Third Friday to show off what they’ve come up with; view or participate, and take a look at the art on display. 6 to 8pm
5 Points Gallery (109 E Chapel Hill St) presents new works by member artists, featuring Susan Woodson; meet the artist at the opening reception from 6 to 9pm
The Artisan Market at 305 (305 E Chapel Hill St) will be celebrating its 9th anniversary with displays by artists including Shannon Morgan, Kay Faust Textiles, and Courtney Taylor. 6 to 9pm
Golden Belt Arts (800 Taylor St) will be displaying the latest exhibits by local artists from 6 to 9pm
The Bull Ride will be circling around, taking people to and from downtown, Golden Belt, and Brightleaf Square.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host $8 Glow in the Dark Family Night Skate on Friday, June 19, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $8, and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Carolina Theatre of Durham’s (309 W Morgan St) Retro Film Series will feature a screening of two adventure classics, Tim Burton’s Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985, rated PG) and Mel Brooks’s Spaceballs (1987, rated PG), on Friday, June 19, 7–11pm. Click here to watch the trailer for Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, click here to watch the trailer for Spaceballs, and click here to purchase your ticket(s) ($12 for the double-feature).

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Friday Night Adult Night Skate (age 18+) on May 15, 9pm–midnight. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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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Enjoy some fresh air by participating in a weekly Durham NC parkrun on Saturday, June 20, 8am, in Southern Boundaries Park (100 Third Fork Rd). Join in the 5k event by walking, jogging, or running. The run starts next to the parking lot and the softball field nearest to Third Fork Rd. It’s free; click here for more info and to register.

The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20 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 SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the manager’s table by the bathrooms and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. 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 20, 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 20, at 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 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC recipients and DHA residents. Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.

Durham County Department of Public Health’s Men’s Health Council will host a Men on the Move Walk in Northgate Park (300 W Club Blvd) on Saturday, June 20, 9–10:15am. It’s free, and everyone—men, women, and kids—are invited to participate. Contact Joyce Page at 919-560-7109 or jpage@dconc.gov for more info.

Keep Durham Beautiful is looking for volunteers for an Invasive Plant Removal session in Grant Street Park South (737 Dupree St) on Saturday, June 20, 9–11am. Tools and gloves will be provided; be sure to bring a reusable water bottle and to wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Feel free to bring your own pruners and/or saws. Click he re 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).

Party of One will hold a free Soul Line Dance class at the Southside Church of Christ (800 Elmira Ave, in the William A Stephens Multipurpose Building) on Saturday, June 20, 10–11am.

The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Saturday, June 20, 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 1 Substation (921 Holloway St) at 919-560-4281 for more info.

The Bragtown Community Association will host the 6th annual Juneteenth Fresh Harvest Community Garden Day at (612 Martin St) on Saturday, June 20, 10am–1pm. They’ll have music and refreshments, and they’re looking for volunteers who can help with tidying up the community garden and planting starter plants. Contact Vanessa Mason Evans at vevans20161@yahoo.com for more info.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host All Day Skate on Saturday, June 20, 11am–6:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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 Community Health Coalition will host a Food Giveaway at Kyles Temple AME Zion Church (409 Dunstan Ave) on Saturday, June 20, noon–2pm. Be sure to bring a strong bag. Call 919-470-8680 for more info.

Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature the Sounds of Summer by the Bull City Music School during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, June 20, 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.

The Independent Animal Rescue’s next Meet & Greet will be held at Unleashed of Durham (4215 University Dr, in Parkway Plaza) on Saturday, June 20, noon–3pm. Kittens and cats are ready to be adopted and taken home by their new families. Click here to take a sneak peek at available pets and here if you’re interested in adopting a puppy or dog.

The North Durham Farmers Market will be held at the Soul Sanctuary (1016 Old Oxford Rd) on Saturday, June 20, 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents.

Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop (1104 Broad St, under Joe Van Gogh) will host an Irish Music Jam on Saturday, June 20, 3–5pm. Join in or feel free to sit and listen.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Hip Hop Saturday Night Skate on Saturday, June 20, 7–9:30pm. Admission for skaters is $14 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades). Skaters under age 18 must be with someone who’s age 21+. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Three-piece Americana band the Graybirds 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 20, 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 21, 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.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Sunday Public Skate on June 21, 12:30–3pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

Don’t Waste Durham will hold a Boomerang Bag Sewing Party on Sunday, June 21, 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 he re for more info and to sign up.

The Black Market NC will host the Black Farmers Market at Durham Technical Community College (1637 E Lawson St) on Sunday, June 21, 1–4pm. Buy fresh produce, support Southern black farmers and crafters. 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 as part of the Double Bucks program. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Visit the website for more info.

Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Sunday Public Skate on June 21, 3:30–6pm. Admission for skaters is $13 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Durham Parks and Recreation’s clear-bag policy will be in 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.

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 21, 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.

Baggingit4kids and Root Causes are teaming up host a free Summer Community Movie Series. On Sunday, July 21, 7:30pm, they’ll provide snacks and show a film on a giant screen outside on the quad (1925 Yearby Dr). This DurhamEats26 event is made possible by way of partnerships with Duke Campus Farms and Durham Community Fridges.

The Durham Master Gardeners will host the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Celebration on Saturday, August 22, 9am–noon at the Durham Cooperative Extension Office (721 Foster St). Learn all about about pollinators and native plants, and feel free to help collect pollinator counts. Free admission; contact Ashley Troth at 919-560-7290 or aatroth@ncsu.edu for more info.

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