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calendar of events

November 17–23 

 

The next Durham City Council Work Session will be held on Monday, October 13 , 10am–1pm. 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.
 

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).

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The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, October 13, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.

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Line Dancing with Nykki will be held at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, November 17, 6–7:30pm. This free session is for beginners on up. ​​​​​​​​​​​​

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The Hayti Heritage Center’s Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be led by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch on Monday, October 13, 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.

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The Glass Jug Beer Lab (5410 Hwy 55, Suite V) will host a Disc Golf Putting Tournament on Monday, October 13, 6:30–9pm. The evening starts with registration at 6, then play begins at 6:30. Bring three putters and be ready to pay $6 to play in this double-elimination randoms double tournament. Join the Facebook group for more info.

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Crunk Club DRM’s weekly Crank Arm Durham Run starts at and returns to the Crank Arm Brewing Co (620 Fernway Ave) on Monday, October 13, 6:30–10:30pm. You can choose either the 3-mile or 5-mile route and run at your own pace during this free event.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, October 14, 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.

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Anyone age 50+ is invited to the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln) on Tuesday, October 14, 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.

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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).

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The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, October 14 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.

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The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, October 14, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.

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The Durham NAACP will host a Political Forum for the mayoral candidates running for office on November 4) on Tuesday, October 14, 5:30pm, at Zafa Temple (2312 S Alston Ave).

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The Glass Jog Run Club will meet on Tuesday, October 14, 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.JJ Johnson and Ashley Robbins are cohosting Don’t Let Them Sell Durham Out on Tuesday, October 14, 6:30pm, outside Motorco (723 Rigsbee Ave). Apparently, pro-development candidates (running for office) will speak at a forum inside Motorco. Johnson and Robbins want to hold a counter-conversation (against gentrification) and are encouraging Durhamites to show up with signs with the intent to inform voters about the issues.​​​​​​​​​​

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JJ Johnson and Ashley Robbins are cohosting Don’t Let Them Sell Durham Out on Tuesday, October 14, 6:30pm, outside Motorco (723 Rigsbee Ave). Apparently, pro-development candidates (running for office) will speak at a Candidates Forum inside Motorco. Johnson and Robbins want to hold a counter-conversation (against gentrification) and are encouraging Durhamites to show up with signs with the intent to inform voters about the issues.

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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, October 14, 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.

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The monthly Pony Ride starts at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St) at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 14 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.

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Aldersgate United Methodist Church (1320 Umstead Rd) will host Weekly Community Pickleball on Tuesday, October 14, 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.

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The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held on October 14, 7–10pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm. GoDurham 4.

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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 10am–noon. If you’re interested in volunteering to help with sorting and distribution, call 919-489-3963.

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Children’s librarians from the Durham County Library will host Storytime on the Roof at the Durham Hotel (315 E Chapel Hill St) on Wednesday, September 10, 10:30–11am. Children are invited to enjoy interactive stories, singing, and dancing at this free, all-ages event. The Coffee Bar will have pastries, juice, and coffee available for purchase.

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Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries. 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, October 15 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.

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The Durham County Main Library will host Storytime on the Roof at the Durham Hotel (300 N Roxboro St) on Wednesday, September 10, 10:30–11am. Families with kids of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, singing, dancing, and more at this free event.

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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).

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St Joseph AME Church (2521 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Wednesday, October 15, 2–3pm. You can enter the parking lot via Nash St.

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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 October 15, click here, giving your contact information, the number of people in your family, and the time you’d like to drive up to pick up your food. The best way to join the line is to head to the intersection of Lavender and Banner streets; follow the directions of the church volunteers. 

 

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, October 15, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.

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The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) on October 15 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 up to $10. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Click here to find out what’s in season. If you plan to shop at the Durham Wednesday Farmers Market, be sure to take the kid(s)/grandkid(s). 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.

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King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, October 15, 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.

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Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries. 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, October 15 between 5 and 7pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.​

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Rediscover the fun of playing board games during Game Night at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) on Wednesday, October 15, 5:30–8:30pm. Free admission; food and beverage vendors/venues will be close by. GoDurham 12B.

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Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, October 15, 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 Pinhook (117 W Main St) will host Blends with Friends (Open Decks) on Wednesday, November 19, 8pm–midnight. Anyone wanting to learn how to DJ (or wanting to improve your skills) can spin some tunes and experiment with synthesizers. All skills are welcome; bring your records, USBs, or hard drive with your music. Free admission.

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

 

Whole Mama Yoga will host a Toddler Together Yoga session on Thursday, October 16, 10–10:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their toddlers ages 1–4) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info. 

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Our local Catholic Charities runs the Durham Community Food Pantry (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 30, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you are in need, stop by, register, and if you qualify, take home a week’s worth of groceries. 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, October 16 between 10am and 1pm. Services are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Call 919-286-1964 for more info. GoDurham 10/10B.

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The La Leche League will hold its next monthly meeting on at Carolina Birth and Wellness (5850 Fayetteville Rd, Suite 202) on Thursday, October 16, 10:30am–noon. Today’s topic will be Starting Solids. Click here for info on future meetings.

 

Whole Mama Yoga will host a Baby & Me Yoga session on Thursday, October 16, 11–11:45am, at Jewish for Good (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Participants (and their babies up to one year old) are invited to learn some focused movements and relaxation. Click here to pay the class fee of $10 or attend for free by becoming a member. Click here for more info.

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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).

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People in need can call 919-470-8686 to register for the Community Health Coalition’s fresh produce and grocery giveaway, which will take place at 308 Crutchfield St, Suite D, on Thursday, October 16, 1–3pm. 

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The West End Free Market will give away fresh produce and dry goods on Thursday, November 20 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. 

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The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, October 16, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in WD Hill Recreation Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Write to community@nvoac.org for more info. GoDurham 5/5K.

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Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature unique and uplifting rap by Vaughn Walls during the next Taking Back Thursday live concert series on September 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.

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The weekly Fleet Feet Pony Run starts at and returns to Ponysaurus Durham (219 Hood St) on Thursday, October 16, 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.

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Party of One will hold a free Line Dancing class at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) on Thursday, October 16, 6:30pm.

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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on October 17, 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.

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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).

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The Glass Jug Beer Lab (545 Foster St) will host a Friday Co-Working and Networking Social on October 17, noon–5pm. Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers are invited to spend the last few hours of the workweek co-working and connecting with others in similar situations. Work from noon to 4 and then network and enjoy a beverage from 4 to 5. Free admission.

 

Click here to see what’s happening for Third Friday (October 17) 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.

• Stop by Downtown Durham Inc’s purple tent at CCB Plaza (201 N Corcoran St) for information about Third Friday events.

• The MAKRS Society will host the Durham Foodie Fare in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Enjoy the food truck rodeo and shop with more than 20+ art and craft vendors from 5:30 to 9:30pm

• The Museum of Durham History (500 E Main St) will host the opening of Made in the Triangle: The Story of RTP; enjoy live music, catering from Fullsteam at Boxyard RTP, plus guest speakers including Robert D Teer Jr, who helped establish Research Triangle Park, and authors Allen and Mack Paul, whose book MIRACLE ROAD: The Story of Research Triangle Park provided key research for the exhibit; all starting at 6pm

  The Durham Arts Council (120 Morris St) will present Building Access, an accessible arts gathering to celebrate inclusion in the arts, from 6 to 8pm; meet local artists, find resources for the arts, and network. The Artist Showcase starts at 7pm and will feature musician Jennifer Latham Robinson, comedian Jonah Lewis, and storyteller Kelvin Scopey Mosley

• The Durham Arts Council (120 Morris St) will also host the opening of the Our House exhibit featuring works by DAC students and instructors from 6 to 8pm; meet new executive director Katie Wyatt

• The Durham Marriott (201 Foster St) will host an Artist Link Popup Exhibit and Sale featuring talented visual artists with disabilities. Meet the artists and view their paintings, crafts, writings, cartoons, and origami in the lobby from 6 to 8:30pm. This event was made possible by Arts Access Inc

• The Artisan Market at 305 (305 E Chapel Hill St) will feature Kay Faust’s handsewn works, Karen Casey’s Fused Glass  and Kathryn Demarco’s collages and cards from 6 to 9pm

• Bull McCabe’s (427 W Main St) will feature live music on the lawn from 6 to 9pm

• 5 Points Gallery (109 E Chapel Hill St) will new works by member artist Jenny Blazing from 6 to 9pm

• Through This Lens (303 E Chapel Hill St) will host the opening of Exploring Formalism: 20th Century North Carolina Photographers, including work by JoAnn Sieburg Baker, Elizabeth Matheson, John Menapace, John Rosenthal, and David Simonton from 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.

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​​​​​Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, October 17, 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.​​​​​​​​

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Line Dancin’ with Jeterbug will be held at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on Friday, October 17, 6–7pm. This $4 session ($3 for seniors) is for beginners on up; call 919-560-4270 for more info. ​​​​​​​​

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Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Durham Family Night Skate on Friday, October 17, 6–8:30pm. Admission for skaters is $8, and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

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​Tobacco Road Tours will hold a Durham Dark & Mysterious Ghost Tour on Friday, October 17, 7:30–9:15pm, starting at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). This family-friendly (age 8+) 1.5-mile walking tour will center around local ghost stories and explorations of the Bull Durham Factory, Kress Store Building, Devil’s Teacher, Hotel Malbourne, the Snow Building, and the Liggett-Myers Factory. Tickets are $20, $16 for young people ages 8 to 14; click here to make your purchase.

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The Durham Central Park pavilion (501 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 18 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Click here to find out what’s in season. GoDurham 4.

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The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 18, 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.

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The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, October 18, at their new location, Hub RTP (500 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer); stop by the Manager’s Tent and they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) This offer is also good for WIC and Senior Farmers Market voucher recipients, and DHA residents. Keep up with the latest news by visiting their Facebook page. GoDurham 12.

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North Carolina Central University’s Ultimate Homecoming Parade will start at 9am on Saturday, October 18 and will proceed down Fayetteville St as a precursor to the Homecoming Game. Click here to see the entire schedule for NCCU’s Homecoming Week.

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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).​

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You’re invited to take a self-tour of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (906 Carroll St) on Open Saturday, October 18, 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 are $11.34, $5 for WIC/EBT cardholders; click here for more info.

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The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice (906 Carroll St) will host a community tour, the Pauli Murray Pilgrimage, on Saturday, October 18, 10:30–11:30am. This 4.5-mile walking tour will have certain stops (her home, 906 Carroll St; along the American Tobacco Trail to Veranda at Whitted, the former Hillside High School; her church, St Titus; the Stanford L Warren Library, and back to Carroll St), where everyone will halt for prayers, meditations, and conversation starters for when the walk starts up again. You can choose a shortened 1-mile version, if you prefer. Participants will receive a Pauli Murray souvenir pack; tickets are $30; click here to make your purchase.

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MAAME (Mobilizing African-American Mothers through Empowerment) will host a Food Giveaway at their office (1208 Fayetteville St) or Saturday, October 18, from 11am to 1pm.

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Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr, off Hwy 54) will feature instrumental dub reggae by Dub Lorenzo during the next Saturdaze music series on Saturday, October 18, noon–2pm. Free admission; food and beverages will be available for purchase from local onsite eateries. Visit Boxyard RTP’s events page to see the full calendar of fun activities.

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The NCCU (North Carolina Central University) Center for Health Disparities Research will host the Ultimate Homecoming Experience 2025 Health Fair on Saturday, October 18, 1–4pm, at the LeRoy T Walker Physical Education and Recreation Complex (1450 S Alston Ave). Collect information on health, participate in the fitness demos, visit the health/nonprofit vendor booths, learn about nutrition, and more. Free admission.

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Durham’s No Kings Day Protest, starting with a parade that declares that the Bull City stands for Reclaiming Democracy/Rejecting Authoritarianism, will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2–4pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Positive and inclusive signs are welcome; click here to subscribe to the Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy Substack to keep up with the latest news and information.

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Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Saturday Public Skate on October 18, 2–4:30pm and 5–7:30pm. Admission for skaters is $13 for the earlier session and $14 for the later one. Skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

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Singer, keyboardist, and harmonica player Todd Parrott will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro St, in St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, October 18, 7:30pm. Donations will be graciously accepted; visit the website to see the full calendar. GoDurham 7. ​

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Explore the night sky and peer at the galaxies through one of five Meade LX200 GPS Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes owned by the Duke Teaching Observatory on Saturday, November 22 6–8pm. Click here for instructions on finding the site on W Cornwallis Rd (plus a link to a map you can use). Free admission.

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Durham Parks and Recreation’s Wheels Durham (715 N Hoover Rd) will host Hip Hop Saturday Night Skate on Saturday, October 18, 8–10:30pm. Admission for skaters is $14 and skate rentals are $6, $7 for rollerblades; non skaters (age 18+) pay $4. Skaters under age 18 must be with someone who’s age 21+ (otherwise they’ll be asked to pay $30). DPR’s clear-bag policy will be effect: only see-through bags and small bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed. Be sure to click here to see the schedule and buy your ticket(s) in advance.

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Sunday Morning Meditation will be held at the Shambhala Center of Durham (733 Rutherford St) on October 19, 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.

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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 October 19, 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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