December 1–9
Enjoy Breakfast with St Nick on Saturday, December 1, 8–11am, at Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church (3541 Rose of Sharon Rd). Tickets are $5 per person or $20 for the entire family, which will include a hot breakfast buffet, photo with Santa Claus, arts & crafts activities, face painting, a chance to win a door prize, and a puppet singalong. They ask that you also donate small (child/youth) size croc-style shoes for their Liberian mission. Call 919-383-3854 or click here for more info and to buy tickets.
Take the kids to have a Pancake Breakfast and Sing-Along with Santa on Saturday, December 1, 8:30–10:30am, at C&H Cafeteria (1720 Guess Rd). In addition to breakfast, they’ll have crafts and fun activities, holiday music, and door prizes. The cost, $8.50, is for anyone who plans to eat; click here for more info.
Carrington Middle School (227 Milton Rd) will hold its Holiday Market on Saturday, December 1, 9am–noon. Do your holiday shopping with local vendors.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, December 1, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). 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). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
Union Baptist Church’s annual Holiday Expo will be held on Saturday, December 1, 9am–2pm, across the street at Global Scholars Academy (311 Dowd St). Enjoy free refreshments, fire truck tours, live entertainment, free health checks, free ID cards for kids (from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office), and more. Free admission; call 919-402-8351 for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, December 1 from 10am 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 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). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market operates right across the street from the Durham Farmers Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Saturday, December 1, 10am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale) on the north end of the park. Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
History Hike: Life Around the Mill will be a 3-mile hike through a portion of West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro St). Learn about community life in rural North Carolina. Everyone will meet at the West Point Mill at 10am on Saturday, December 1. It’s free and for visitors age 10 and up.
The Durham County Library’s Books Among Friends Book Sale will be held in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, next to Sears) on Saturday, December 1, 10am–noon for members and noon– 4pm for the public; and Sunday, December 2, 1–4pm. You can expect to get hardcover books for $3, larger “trade” paperbacks for $2, small paperbacks and young-adult books for $1, and kids’ books from 25¢ to $1. CDs and DVDs will go from $1 to $4. Proceeds from book sales will help the library system purchase materials and fund their special programs and services. If you’d like to donate gently used books, stop by Books Among Friends in Suite 252 on Tuesdays between 9am and noon. Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
History Hike: Life Around the Mill will be a 3-mile hike through a portion of West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro St), and learn about rural life in North Carolina. Everyone will meet at the West Point Mill at 10am on Saturday, December 1. It’s free and designed for people age 10 and up (no dogs are allowed because hikers will be going in and out of buildings). Call 919-471-1623 for more info.
The 10th annual Black Business Expo will be held at the Downtown Marriott (201 Foster St) on Saturday, December 1, 10am–5pm. Attend small-business workshops, meet local African-American business owners, and discover resources that are helpful for entrepreneurs and people working toward starting their own businesses. Free admission; click here for more info.
Take part in the Kwanzaa Gift-making Family Workshop at Exotique (319 W Main St) on Saturday, December 1, 10:30am–12:30pm. Enjoy music by The Magic of African Rhythm while making handmade gifts, including toys and jewelry. Materials will be provided; the fees are $10 for one parent and child, $15 for a family of three, and $20 for a family of four. Call 919-688-5747 or click here for more info and to purchase tickets.
A Beginning Crochet Class will be given at The Scrap Exchange (2050 Chapel Hill Rd, in the Shoppes at Lakewood) on Saturday, December 1, noon–2pm. Learn the basics of crochet stitches and work on a simple pattern. The fee is $20; call 919-401-0553 or click here for more info.
The Patchwork Holiday Market will be held on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, noon–5pm, at the Durham Armory (212 Foster St). Usually held at Fullsteam Brewery once a month, this huge annual event moves to a larger venue. Do some holiday shopping by purchasing small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page or call 719-440-8636 for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, December 1, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Parkwood’s annual Holiday Fest will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2–6pm, on the Parkwood Athletic Field (1417 Seaton Rd). Shop with local craftspersons and artists, enjoy festive music, and purchase snacks and beverages from Beans Caffé, Larepublicataco, Rooster Cakes, Ponysaurus, and Durty Bull. Kids can meet Santa Claus and then play on the giant inflatables. The most outrageously dressed individual can win the Most Festive in Parkwood prize. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
An exciting, colorful reimagined version of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, “The Durham Nutcracker,” will be performed by the Walltown Children’s Theatre at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris St). Saturday, December 1 showtimes will be 2pm and 7pm. Tickets range from $10 to $40; call 919-286-4545 or click here for more info and to purchase tickets.
A Beginning Knitting Class will be given at The Scrap Exchange (2050 Chapel Hill Rd, in the Shoppes at Lakewood) on Saturday, December 1, 2:30–4:30pm. The fee is $20; call 919-401-0553 or click here for more info.
The Durham Community Chorale presents A Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 1, 3:30pm, at Temple Baptist Church (2121 Umstead Rd). Enjoy the 60+-voice choir, directed by Melody Zentner, and guest musicians as they perform traditional, jazzy, and classical renditions of your favorite holiday carols. Tickets are $15; click here for more info.
The Black Poetry Theatre will present Dasan Ahanu’s Definition of a Hero on Saturday, December 1, 4pm and 7:30pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). Explore the concept of hero through poetry and movement, while also considering the complex relationship of perception and understanding. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call 980-552-0107 or click here for more info and to purchase tickets.
Drop in on the New Artist Studios Grand Opening at Golden Belt (807 E Main St) on Saturday, December 1, 6–9pm. Visit the new studios in the Warehouse Building and see the new gallery; meet the artists and enjoy music and snacks. Check the Facebook event page for more info.
Acoustic duo City Folk (Pete Smith and Jane Muldoon- Smith) will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, December 1, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info.
The Living Arts Collective’s 1st Saturday Salsa Social will be held on December 1, 7:30–10:30pm, at 410 W Geer St. The salsa dance lesson will start at 7:30pm and the dancing will officially go from 8 to 10:30pm. Admission is $10; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The One Soil Farm market stand/CSA pickup will be set up at the Levin Jewish Community Center (1937 W Cornwallis Rd) on Sunday, December 2, 10am–1pm. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, which is a weekly vegetable subscription service. You can buy locally grown vegetables and/or pick up the order you made in advance. Click here to learn more about this local Jewish CSA.
The second and last day of the Patchwork Holiday Market is Sunday, December 2, noon–5pm, at the Durham Armory (212 Foster St). Usually held at Fullsteam Brewery once a month, this huge annual event moves to a larger venue. Do some holiday shopping by purchasing small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page or call 719-440-8636 for more info.
During a special program, Milling Around West Point, visitors (age 18+) will get a hands-on demonstration/behind-the-scenes look at the West Point Mill at West Point on the Eno (5101 Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, December 2, 1–3pm. The fee is $8; call 919-471-1623 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Library’s Books Among Friends Book Sale continues on Sunday, December 2, 1–4pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, next to Sears). You can buy books of all types for $10 per bag. Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, December 2, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery. Visit their Facebook event page for more info.
An exciting, colorful reimagined version of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, “The Durham Nutcracker,” will be performed by the Walltown Children’s Theatre at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris St). Sunday, December 2 showtimes will be 2pm and 4:30pm. Tickets range from $10 to $40; call 919-286-4545 or click here for more info and to purchase tickets.
The annual Hanukkah Festival will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2–4pm, at the Levin Jewish Community Center (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Call 919-354-4948 or click here for more info.
Watch a screening of The American South as We Know It at Exotique (319 W Main St) on Sunday, December 2, 3–5pm. This film documents the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of African-Americans during the Jim Crow era. Following the movie will be a talk by film producer and counselor Frederick D Murphy, who will discuss Utilizing Film to Better Understand Historical Trauma in the African American Community. It’s free; call 919-688-5747 for more info.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on December 2, 5–8pm, 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). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, December 3, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, December 3, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, December 3, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Duke Performances’ In the Jazz Tradition series will feature Nnenna Freelon in concert on Monday, December 3, 7pm, at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (305 S Dillard). Enjoy some live jazz in this new-ish creative space; tickets are $25, $10 for Duke students. Call 919-660-4444 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, December 3, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, December 4, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham Voices Creative Writing Group will meet on Tuesday, December 4, 6:30pm, at the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln). Share your work with other writers and give critiques on works-in-progress. It’s free; call 919-560-0268 for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 4, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, December 4, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Duke Performances’ In the Jazz Tradition series will feature Cécile McLorin Salvant in concert on Tuesday, December 4, 7pm, at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (305 S Dillard). Enjoy some live jazz in this new-ish creative space; tickets are $25, $10 for Duke students. Call 919-660-4444 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on December 4, 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). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on December 5, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, December 5, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The Durham (315 E Chapel Hill St) will host Night Market 2018 on Wednesday, December 5, 6–9pm. Enjoy a beverage and music by Merge Records while shopping with a choice group of local merchants. Admission is $5; some proceeds will go to NC Field, a nonprofit that will purchase warm clothes and toys and distribute them to farmworker families in need. Click here for more info and to purchase your ticket(s).
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Duke Performances’ In the Jazz Tradition series will feature Nellie McKay in concert on Wednesday, December 5, 7pm, at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (305 S Dillard). Enjoy some live jazz in this new-ish creative space; tickets are $25, $10 for Duke students. Call 919-660-4444 or click here for more info.
The Duke Symphony Orchestra’s Music for the Season concert will be held in Baldwin Auditorium (1336 Campus Dr, on Duke’s East Campus) on Wednesday, December 5, 8pm. The orchestra will be led by Harry Davidson and the featured artists will be soprano April Martin and Don Eagle on trumpet. Free admission; call 919-660-3333 for more info, and click here to see the full schedule.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, December 5, 8–11pm, at Beyú Caffé (341 W Main St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, December 6, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, December 6, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The next Meeting of the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society will be the annual birthday party at the Golden Corral (5006 Hwy 55) on Thursday, December 6, 6–8pm. There will be no speeches—simply purchase your meal and join everybody in the Meeting Room Visit the website for more info.
Senior PharmAssist invites everyone out to their Benefit Party to celebrate the end of their busiest time of the year (enrolling people in the Medicare Part D program). Enjoy light refreshments, holiday music, and win door prizes on Thursday, December 6, 6–9pm, at Morgan Imports (113 Gregson St). A percentage of all purchases will be donated to Senior PharmAssist to help them help seniors with their medication and quality-of-life needs. Click here to visit their website.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, December 6, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 6, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Duke Performances’ In the Jazz Tradition series will feature Catherine Russell in concert on Thursday, December 6, 7pm, at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (305 S Dillard). Enjoy some live jazz in this new-ish creative space; tickets are $25, $10 for Duke students. Call 919-660-4444 or click here for more info.
The Christian Assembly Church of Durham (5516 N Roxboro Rd) presents its Drive-Thru Christmas on Thursday, December 6 through Saturday, December 8, 7-9pm. Hop in the car and drive through slowly, as live actors portray the story of Jesus’s birth with sets, lights, costumes, music, and scenery. You’ll receive a CD or audio file on a flash drive, which will enable you to enjoy the music and narration through each of the five scenes. It’s free; call 919-323-9687 for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, December 6, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 6, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, December 7, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Duke Performances will present an In the Jazz Tradition Roundtable with Farah Jasmine Griffin on Friday, December 7, noon–1pm, at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (305 S Dillard). Enjoy a conversation with four of the artists featured during the In the Jazz Tradition series--Jazzmeia Horn, Catherine Russell, Nnenna Freelon, and Kate McGarry--in this new-ish creative space. Free admission; call 919-660-3356 or click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, December 7, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
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 Friday, December 7, 6–8pm. It’s free; click here for more info plus instructions on finding the site on W Cornwallis Rd. Click here for more info.
The Liberty Arts Nonprofit Foundry and Sculpture Studio will host its Holiday Open Studio and Sale on Friday, December 7, 6–9pm, at 918 Pearl St. Enjoy refreshments while touring the studios and doing a bit of holiday shopping. Click here for more info.
Christmas by Candlelight at the Duke Homestead State Historic Site (2828 Duke Homestead Rd) on Friday, December 7, 6:45–9:15pm. Experience how the winter holidays were celebrated back in the 1870s, with traditional storytelling, hot cider, cookies, music, dancing, and a tour by candlelight led by costumed historical interpreters. Help decorate the Christmas tree and take in the Victorian-era decor, and join the carolers as the sing around the fire. Admission is $6, $3 for kids age 10 and under; call 919-477-5498 or click here for more info.
The Christian Assembly Church of Durham (5516 N Roxboro Rd) presents its Drive-Thru Christmas on Friday, December 7, 7-9pm. Hop in the car and drive through slowly, as live actors portray the story of Jesus’s birth with sets, lights, costumes, music, and scenery. You’ll receive a CD or audio file on a flash drive, which will enable you to enjoy the music and narration through each of the five scenes. It’s free; call 919-323-9687 for more info.
Duke Performances’ In the Jazz Tradition series will feature Jazzmeia Horn in concert on Friday, December 7, 7pm and 9pm, at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (305 S Dillard). Enjoy some live jazz in this new-ish creative space; tickets are $25, $10 for Duke students. Call 919-660-4444 or click here for more info.
Marcus Anderson will present his annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 7, 7pm and 9pm, at the Beyú Caffe (335 W Main St). Enjoy some smooth and jazzy holiday carols with your meal, snack, or beverage. Tickets are $25 + a $15 food/beverage purchase. Call 919-683-1058 or click here for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, December 7, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Call 919-832-4484 for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, December 8, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). 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); 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). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
Do some holiday shopping with local vendors at the Durham Center for Senior Life’s Holiday Pop Up Shop on Saturday, December 8, 9am–1pm, at 406 Rigsbee Ave.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, December 8 from 10am 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 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). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market operates right across the street from the Durham Farmers Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Saturday, December 8, 10am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale) on the north end of the park. Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, December 8, 10am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. 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 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on Saturday, December 8, 10am. 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 Durham Stop Killing Us (SKU) Uniting the Streets Meeting, hosted by Minister Curtis Gatewood, will be held in the parking lot of the Hayti Business Complex (608 Fayetteville St, across from the Hayti Heritage Center) on Saturday, December 8, 10am. Families that have suffered violence in the community or perpetrated by the police will tell their stories, and plans will be put into place to deal with challenges in the community. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Durham Holiday Parade and Fun Fest will take place downtown, with the parade going down Main St starting at 10am on Saturday, December 8. The Fun Fest will be held from 1 to 4pm throughout downtown, with snow sledding, pony rides, inflatable bounce houses, arts & crafts activities, train rides, music, local vendors, and visits with Santa Claus. Free admission, but take $$$ in case you spot some good holiday presents or want to quench your hunger or thirst. Call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 for more info.
Finally, you can get your Pet Pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 8, 10am–4pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Lakewood and Fayetteville Sts). You’ll have a choice from various photo packages (cost will vary). Call 919-583-7900 or visit the Facebook event page for more info. (If you want to skip the line and make an appointment, click here.)
Downtown Durham Inc invites Durhamites to shop downtown on 2nd Saturday, December 8, 11am–3pm. Most stores will have special incentives. Click here for more info.
Historic Stagville will host its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 8, noon–4pm, at 5828 Old Oxford Hwy. Celebrate the holidays as they were observed in the mid-1800s at this historic plantation. Visit the Bennehan-Cameron family home, the home of an enslaved family, and the home of a freed family after Emancipation. Help put up decorations and enjoy music, holiday crafts, and more. Free admission; call 919-620-0120 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, December 8, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Take a Jonkonnu Lantern Tour at Historic Stagville (5828 Old Oxford Hwy) on Saturday, December 8, 5:15–7:30pm. Watch a performance in the spirit of Jonkonnu, a West African/Caribbean tradition that was celebrated by the enslaved community at the Stagville Plantation. Following the performance, you can explore the Horton Grove slave quarters by lantern light, led by a tour guide. Learn more about the history of the African-American history of Stagville. Admission is $5, free for kids age 2 and under; call 919-620-0120 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Christian Assembly Church of Durham (5516 N Roxboro Rd) presents its Drive-Thru Christmas on Saturday, December 8, 7-9pm. Hop in the car and drive through slowly, as live actors portray the story of Jesus’s birth with sets, lights, costumes, music, and scenery. You’ll receive a CD or audio file on a flash drive, which will enable you to enjoy the music and narration through each of the five scenes. It’s free; call 919-323-9687 for more info.
Bluegrass gospel band New Direction will present their Christmas Show during a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, December 8, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info.
West Point on the Eno (5101 N Roxboro Rd) will hold its Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 9, 1–5pm. Have some refreshments, and enjoy festive music and retro holiday crafts. Free admission; call 919-471-1623 for more info.
December 10–16
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, December 10, 11–11:45am. You’ll get to see the stage from all different angles, take a walk across the Mildred & Dillard Teer Stage, see the backstage preparation area, and enjoy the view of downtown Durham from the BlueCross BlueShield Atrium lobby. It’s free; write to Jacob Holland at jholland@dpacnc.com to reserve your spot.
The Durham Craft Market’s Annual Holiday Show will be held at the Durham Convention Center (301 W Morgan St) on Monday, December 10, 11am–4pm. Shop from local artists who 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.
Kids ages 5 to 12 are invited to a Holiday Cookie Decorating session on Monday, December 10, 6–7pm, at the Walltown Park Recreation Center (1308 W Club Blvd). Baked cookies will be ready to be decorated with royal icing and chocolate. There’s a $1.50 fee; call 919-560-4296 for more info.
Learn about the rules and basics of naturalization at the Citizenship Information Session being held at the Stanford L Warren Library (1201 Fayetteville St) on Monday, December 10, 6–7pm. Find out about how you can qualify for free citizenship classes and/or naturalization services. It’s free; call 919-680-8000 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, December 10, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, December 10, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, December 10, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, December 10, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, December 10, 7–8:30pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, December 11, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Join other volunteers and gardening enthusiasts for the Seed Library Envelope Stuffing on Tuesday, December 11, 3–5pm, at the Durham General Services Department office (2011 Fay St). The Durham County Library Seed Library, where gardeners can donate and/or receive free seeds, made a bulk order of pollinator seeds from Mellow Marsh Farm. You can help divide the seeds into small portions and slide them into the small envelopes used by the Seed Library. Pollinator seeds attract bees and butterflies to gardens and yards, and food growers love it when they pollinate their crops.
The City of Durham will host a Neighborhood Bicycle Boulevards Meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 4:30–6:30pm, at Forest Hills Park (1639 University Dr). Learn about the City’s plans to prioritize bicycle travel along certain neighborhood streets at the drop-in meeting and share your thoughts and concerns. Click here for more info.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s annual Senior Holiday Party will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel (4700 Emperor Blvd) on Tuesday, December 11, 4:30–7:30pm. Enjoy a wonderful dinner, great music, the festive atmosphere, and the opportunity to dance to old-school hits. Tickets are $15, and this event is for those age 55+; call 919-560-4355 for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Duke Performances’ In the Jazz Tradition series will feature Kate McGarry in concert on Tuesday, December 11 (rescheduled from Sunday, December 9), 6pm, at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (305 S Dillard). Enjoy some live jazz in this new-ish creative space; tickets are $25, $10 for Duke students. Call 919-660-4444 or click here for more info.
The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce’s next Monthly Forum will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 6–7:30pm, in the Mechanics & Farmers Bank Auditorium (2634 Hwy 15-501). This month’s theme is Marketing 101. Make connections, meet other business owners, give and get referrals, and join the discussion on how to improve the black business scene in Durham. Click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 11, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
An Introduction to Puppetry Class (for adults) will be offered at Elizabeth Ashley & Co (3622 Lyckan Pkwy, #4007) on Tuesday, December 11, 7pm. Learn from Jeghetto, our local puppet master, how to manipulate his puppet creations and learn about the different styles of puppetry. The cost is $25; call 919-973-2565 or visit the Facebook event page for more info and to find out about additional classes.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, December 11, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Authors and writers are invited to the Durham Writers' Salon on Tuesday, December 11, 7–9pm, at The Mothership Coworking and Event Space (410 W Geer St, in the back room). Talk about the progress of your latest project, share your work, and participate in prompt-based writing exercises. It’s free; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on December 11, 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). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Kids are invited to have Cookies with Santa at the IR Holmes Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on Wednesday, December 12. Your child can also have a photo taken with Santa, and it will be emailed to you. There’s a $1.50 fee; kids ages 2 to 5 are scheduled for 10 to 11am, and ages 2 to 12 are scheduled for 6 to 7pm. Call 919-560-4444 for more info.
Toddlers ages 3 to 5 are invited to Holiday Hijinx at the Walltown Park Recreation Center (1308 W Club Blvd) on Wednesday, December 12, 10am–noon. They’ll have storytime, music, arts & crafts, and refreshments with a holiday theme. There’s a $3 fee; call 919-560-4296 for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on December 12, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The City of Durham will host a Downtown Wayfinding Project Introduction Open House on Wednesday, December 12, 4–6pm, at City Hall (101 City Hall Plz). Learn about the City’s plans to prioritize bicycle travel along certain neighborhood streets at the drop-in meeting and share your thoughts and concerns. Click here for more info. The City’s Transportation Department is trying to figure out how to develop a more modern signage system for visitors to downtown Durham. Learn more and share your ideas on helping people to find their way around, find parking, and discover venues/attractions. Call 919-560-4366 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at 1601 E Geer St, Suite M (in the back of the storage unit building) on Wednesday, December 12, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, December 12, 8–11pm, at Beyú Caffé (341 W Main St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, December 13, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, December 13, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The next District 5 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at Golden Belt (City of Durham’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Office, 807 E Main St, Building 2, 3rd floor) on Thursday, December 13, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Contact Officer Steve Hall at 929-560-4404, x29250 or click here for more info.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, December 13, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 13, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, December 13, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 13, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, December 14, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, December 14, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
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 Friday, December 14, 6–8pm. It’s free; click here for more info plus instructions on finding the site on W Cornwallis Rd. Click here for more info.
Dogs look forward to Santa Paws every year. Take yours to have his or her photo taken with Santa on Friday, December 14, 6–8:30pm, at the Durham Armory (212 Foster St). They’ll also have a canine ugly sweater contest and holiday pet market. If you can donate something for the canine food drive, it would be appreciated. Free admission; call 919-560-4355 for more info. By the way, you can apply for the 2019 Dog Park tags; register at dprplaymore.org and enter course #8778. Vaccination records and liability waivers can be emailed to durhamdogpark@durhamnc.gov. The annual fee is $17 per dog.
Sing your favorite songs at Karaoke Open Mic Night on Friday, December 14, 6:30–7:30pm, at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St). There’s a $4 admission fee, and singers must be age 18+. Call 919-560-4288 for more info.
Christmas by Candlelight at the Duke Homestead State Historic Site (2828 Duke Homestead Rd) on Friday, December 14, 6:45–9:15pm. Experience how the winter holidays were celebrated back in the 1870s, with traditional storytelling, hot cider, cookies, music, dancing, and a tour by candlelight led by costumed historical interpreters. Help decorate the Christmas tree and take in the Victorian-era decor, and join the carolers as the sing around the fire. Admission is $6, $3 for kids age 10 and under; call 919-477-5498 or click here for more info.
Durham’s Black Nativity, the highly acclaimed annual theatrical holiday production, will be performed at Hillside High School (3727 Fayetteville St) on Friday, December 14 through Sunday, December 16. The colorful musical, featuring a cast of 100 singers, dancers, and musicians, combines top talent from Hillside as well as the community. Showtimes are 8pm on Friday and Saturday, with 3pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $20, $17 for kids, students, and seniors. Call 919-906-0840 or click here for more info.
Durham Parks and Recreation, in partnership with North Carolina Central University and the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS), will host a special Geminids Meteor Shower Viewing as part of its Astronomy Series, on Saturday, December 15 (Friday night/Saturday morning), 1:30–3am, in Valley Springs Park (3805 Valley Springs Rd). Explore the night skies through high-powered telescopes.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, December 15, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). 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). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, December 15, 9:30–11:30am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Call the District 1 Substation (921 Holloway St, across from Longmeadow Park) at 919-560-4281 for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, December 15 from 10am 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 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). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market operates right across the street from the Durham Farmers Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Saturday, December 15, 10am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale) on the north end of the park. Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
See how Christmas in the Piedmont was celebrated in central North Carolina during the Civil War at Bennett Place State Historic Site on Saturday, December 15, 10am–4pm. Watch cooking demonstrations in the separate kitchen house, meet Santa Claus, and enjoy the period Christmas decorations. Sip a complimentary hot apple cider and buy something sweet at the bake sale (proceeds will go toward upkeep of the site). Free admission; call 919-383-4345 or click here for more info.
Teens (ages 13–18) are invited to see a College Basketball Game on Saturday, December 15, 1–5pm. Everybody will meet at the Walltown Park Recreation Center (1308 W Club Blvd) for the trip to William Peace University in Raleigh for the game. It’s free; call 919-560-4296 for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, December 15, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Durham’s Black Nativity, the highly acclaimed annual theatrical holiday production, will be performed twice at Hillside High School (3727 Fayetteville St) on Saturday, December 15, with shows at 3pm and 8pm. The colorful musical, featuring a cast of 100 singers, dancers, and musicians, combines top talent from Hillside as well as the community. Tickets are $20, $17 for kids, students, and seniors. Call 919-906-0840 or click here for more info.
Dance the Night Away at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on Saturday, December 15, 7–9pm. There’s a $4 admission fee, and this dance is for those age 18 and up. Call 919-560-4270 for more info.
Singer-songwriters Dackel (Walter Miller and Phil Hatchett) will present their Christmas Show during a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, December 15, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info.
Durham’s Black Nativity, the highly acclaimed annual theatrical holiday production, will be performed at Hillside High School (3727 Fayetteville St) on Sunday, December 16, with a matinee at 3pm. The colorful musical, featuring a cast of 100 singers, dancers, and musicians, combines top talent from Hillside as well as the community. Tickets are $20, $17 for kids, students, and seniors. Call 919-906-0840 or click here for more info.
December 17–23
The next meeting of the Coalition for Affordable Housing and Transit will be held at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St) on Monday, December 17, noon–1pm. Visit the Coalition’s Facebook page for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, December 17, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, December 17, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, December 17, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, December 17, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, December 18, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 18, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, December 18, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on December 18, 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). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on December 19, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at 1601 E Geer St, Suite M (in the back of the storage unit building) on Wednesday, December 19, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, December 19, 8–11pm, at Beyú Caffé (341 W Main St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, December 20, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, December 20, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) will hold its Frosty Family Affair on Thursday, December 20, 6–8pm. Enjoy refreshments and lots of fun activities for the entire family. Free admission; call 919-354-2750 for more info.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, December 20, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 20, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, December 20, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 20, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, December 21, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, December 21, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on December 21, 6–8pm (or until 9, 10, or 11, depending on the venue). Make the round of participating downtown (and nearby) venues, including the Durham Arts Council, Through This Lens, Pleaides Gallery, The Carrack, Ngozi, the Scrap Exchange, the artists at Golden Belt, etc. Click here for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, December 22, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). 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). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, December 22 from 10am 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 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). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market operates right across the street from the Durham Farmers Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Saturday, December 22, 10am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale) on the north end of the park. Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, December 22, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
December 24–30
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, December 24, 7–8:30pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, December 27, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, December 27, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, December 27, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 27, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, December 27, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 27, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, December 28, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, December 28, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Christmas by Candlelight at the Duke Homestead State Historic Site (2828 Duke Homestead Rd) on Friday, December 21, 6:45–9:15pm. Experience how the winter holidays were celebrated back in the 1870s, with traditional storytelling, hot cider, cookies, music, dancing, and a tour by candlelight led by costumed historical interpreters. Help decorate the Christmas tree and take in the Victorian-era decor, and join the carolers as the sing around the fire. Admission is $6, $3 for kids age 10 and under; call 919-477-5498 or click here for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, December 29, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). 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). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, December 29 from 10am 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 each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program); 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). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market operates right across the street from the Durham Farmers Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Saturday, December 29, 10am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale) on the north end of the park. Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, December 29, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
The Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) will hold its Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 30, 2–5pm. Celebrate family and learn about the seven principles of building progress in the black community. Free admission; call 919-354-2750 for more info.
December 31–January 9
The Sun Assembly English Country Dance group will hold a New Year’s Eve Dance on Monday, December 31, at the Shared Visions Retreat Center/Old Murphey School (3717 Murphy School Rd). Call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on January 2, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, January 2 26, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, January 3, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, January 3, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, January 3, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, January 3, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, January 3, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, January 4, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, January 4, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, January 4, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Call 919-832-4484 for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, January 5, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). 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). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, January 5 from 10am 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 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). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market operates right across the street from the Durham Farmers Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Saturday, January 5, 10am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale) on the north end of the park. Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, January 5, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
The Living Arts Collective’s 1st Saturday Salsa Social will be held on January 5, 7:30–10:30pm, at 410 W Geer St. The salsa dance lesson will start at 7:30pm and the dancing will officially go from 8 to 10:30pm. Admission is $10; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, January 6, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery. Visit their Facebook event page for more info.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on January 6, 5–8pm, 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). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, January 7, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, January 7, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, January 7, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, January 7, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, January 8, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, January 8, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, January 8, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on January 8, 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). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on January 9, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, January 10, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, January 10, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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