October 1–6
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, October 1, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 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 next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 7–9pm, at 800 N Mangum St. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about the membership organization and see the 3D printer, wood- and metalworking tools, etc. Enter through the Corporation St gate (if it’s closed, call 919-704-4250). Park in the lot and enter on the north side of the building.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on October 1 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.
The next Monti StorySLAM will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 7:30–9:30pm, at Motorco (728 Rigsbee Ave). At this open storytelling event, anyone with a story that fits the month’s theme can get 5 minutes to tell that story. This month’s theme is Fear. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 919-901-0875 for more info or click here for ticket(s).
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 October 2, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
GoDurham’s next Public Meeting will be held on the second floor of the Durham Station (515 W Pettigrew St) on Wednesday, October 2, 5:30–7pm. Learn more about local bus service and offer suggestions for improvements. Explore the GoDurham website 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, October 2, 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.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on October 2 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, October 2, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 6–7pm, 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, October 2, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington 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, October 3, 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, October 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.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, October 3, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Filmmaker Daphne McWilliams will host a screening of “In a Perfect World” on Thursday, October 3, 6pm, at Full Frame Theater at the Power Plant (320 Blackwell St, Suite 100). This documentary explores what it means to be a man raised by a single mother. A reception will start at 6pm and the film will be shown at 7pm. Ms McWilliams and her son, Chase, will cohost the Q&A session following the screening. Free admission; save your spot by registering on the Facebook event page.
A new class, Dick Gregory and the History of Black Comedy, featuring cartoonist Keith Knight, will make its debut on Thursday, October 3, 6:15–7:30pm, at NorthStar Church of the Arts (220 W Geer St). This free class, which will be held on Thursdays, will be led by Professor Mark Anthony Neal and will explore concepts of race, family, politics, and current events with the award-winning cartoonist. Call 919-668-2995 or click here for more info and to reserve your spot.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, October 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, October 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, October 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.
The Bulldog Ensemble Theater will present Jen Silverman‘s dark comedy play “The Roommates” at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (“The Fruit,” 305 S Dillard St) on Thursdays through Sundays through October 13. In this play, drama ensues when a vegan from the Bronx responds to an Iowa empty nester’s ad for a roommate. The first performance will be held on Thursday, October 3, 7:30pm; tickets are $15, $13 for seniors (age 65+) and military veterans, and $10 for young people under age 35. 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, October 3, 8:30–10pm. 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on October 4, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, October 4, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
The North Carolina Central University Department of Theatre will present the play “Best of Enemies” in the Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg theater (the northeast corner of Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through October 13. The play is based on the true story of two people on opposite sides of the school integration debate that was being waged in Durham back in the 1970s. Ann Atwater, a black mom who was on welfare, and CP Ellis, a leader of the Ku Klux Klan, met at a community event, determined to serve their own communities, and realized that they had to find common ground and work together for the betterment of Durham. The first performance will be held on Friday, October 4, 10am–noon; admission is whatever amount you can donate. Call the Department of Theatre at 919-530-6242 for more info.
Brown Hat Tours will lead a free, one-hour walking tour of downtown Durham on Friday, October 4, 5–6pm; everyone will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). Enjoy a couple of Bull City–related poems and learn some of the history, including the food, civil rights movement, sports, the Duke legacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Call Malcolm White at 919-417-7520 or click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, October 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.
Enjoy a dip during Night Swim in the Unscripted Hotel’s outdoor pool (202 N Corcoran St, on The Patio) on Friday, October 4, 6–10pm. This event is for age 21+, and DJ ClaSICK will be spinning tunes. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 for more info.
Lady Day Starring Gail Nelson is a special tribute to jazz icon Billie Holiday. Enjoy an evening of classic jazz on Friday, October 4, 6:30–10pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). Tickets are $40, which includes dinner; visit the Facebook event page for more info. Proceeds will help benefit the Airolina Youth Aviation Program. Click here to learn more about the program.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, October 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. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.
The North Carolina Central University Department of Theatre’s Friday evening performance of “Best of Enemies” will take place from 8 to 10pm in the Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg theater (the northeast corner of Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on October 4. (See the 10am listing for a description of the play.) Admission is whatever amount you can donate. Call the Department of Theatre at 919-530-6242 for more info.
The Bulldog Ensemble Theater‘s Friday evening performance of “The Roommates” will take place at 8pm at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (“The Fruit,” 305 S Dillard St) on October 4. (See the October 3 listing for a description of the play.) Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors (age 65+) and military veterans, and $10 for young people under age 35. Click here for more info.
The Free Things in Life Festival, along with YGB (Young Gifted & Broke), presents The Neptunes Show on Friday, October 4, 8–10pm, at the Mars Playground (108 W Parrish St). Vocalists Zena Carlota and Tanajah will cohost a live sound experience with hip-hop/rap, melodic wordplay, African pop-folk, and ambient music. This show is for age 18+ and tickets are $10, $22 for you and two friends; click here for more info and to get your tickets.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 5 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 5, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, October 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 Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, October 5, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
The 18th annual Phoenix Fest will start off with a parade at 9am on Saturday, October 5. Enjoy the procession of marching bands, classic cars, community organizations, and more from WG Pearson Elementary School (3501 Fayetteville St) north to Phoenix Square/Phoenix Crossing shopping centers at Fayetteville/Lakewood Sts. Following the parade will be Phoenix Fest on Fayetteville from to Piedmont Ave to Lakewood St. They’ll have food and crafts vendors, kids activities, and live performers, including Family Sircle, the North Carolina Jazz Ensemble, and the Brothership Connection. Free admission; call 919-680-2878 or click here for more info.
The theme for this month’s History Hike will be Through Hugh’s View at the West Point Mill (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, October 5, 10am–noon. Join a hike and learn about the Mangum kids, especially Hugh, who eventually became a photographer. No dogs are allowed on this hike because everyone will be going in and out of buildings. This free hike is best for people age 10 and up, and is a rain-or-shine event. [activity code 11506]
The Friends of the Durham County Library’s Book Sale will be held in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in Suite 252, next to entrance 8) on Saturday, October 5, 10am–noon for members and noon–4pm for the public; and Sunday, October 6, 1–4pm. You can expect to get hardcover books for $3, larger “trade” paperbacks for $2, small paperbacks for 50¢, and kids’ books from 25¢ to $1. CDs and DVDs will go from $1 to $4. On Sunday, you’ll be able to fill a bag (provided) with books, CDs, and DVDs and pay only $10 (a half-bag is $5). 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/Friends of the Durham Library in Suite 252 on Tuesdays between 9am and noon. Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
McMannen United Methodist Church’s Fall Festival will be held at the church (4102 Neal Rd) on Saturday, October 5, noon–6:30pm. They’ll be selling $10 dinners (barbecue, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade desserts, and tea or coffee) that you can eat there or take home, and they’ll also hold a silent auction (free for kids age 10 and under). Call 919-383-1263 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, October 5, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, October 5, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, October 5, 2–5pm, 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.
Singer/songwriters Kent Dixon and Neil Allen will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, October 5, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, October 5, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
The North Carolina Central University Department of Theatre’s Saturday evening performance of “Best of Enemies” will take place from 8 to 10pm in the Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg theater (the northeast corner of Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on October 5. (See the October 4 listing for a description of the play.) Admission is whatever amount you can donate. Call the Department of Theatre at 919-530-6242 for more info.
The Bulldog Ensemble Theater‘s Saturday evening performance of “The Roommates” will take place at 8pm at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (“The Fruit,” 305 S Dillard St) on October 5. (See the October 3 listing for a description of the play.) Tickets are $20, $18 for seniors (age 65+) and military veterans, and $10 for young people under age 35. Click here for more info.
Aya Shabu will lead Walk/anda: Performing afrofuturist reclamation of place and space on Sunday, October 6, 9–10:45am, starting at Major the Bull at CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). Celebrate places of history and struggle and reclaim them during this educational/cultural walk. It’s free; visit the Facebook event page here to register.
The next monthly Patchwork Market will be held on Sunday, October 6, noon–4pm, at Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave). See small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items at this indoor market. Free admission; visit their Facebook page for more info.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, October 6, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
The Friends of the Durham County Library’s Book Sale continues on Sunday, October 6, 1–4pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in Suite 252, next to entrance 8). On this last day, you’ll be able to fill a bag (provided) with books, CDs, and DVDs and pay only $10 (a half-bag is $5). Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, October 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.
Durham Beat and Locopops cohost a live music and local art market, The Beat Market, at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd), on Sunday, October 6, 1–5pm. Enjoy some ice cream and pops, or a snack from a food truck, enter raffles, and support local artists! Charles Latham and Vespertine will provide the musical entertainment. Free admission; don’t forget your blanket and lawn chair. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, October 6, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The Bulldog Ensemble Theater‘s Sunday matinee performance of “The Roommates” will take place at 2pm at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (“The Fruit,” 305 S Dillard St) on October 6. (See the October 3 listing for a description of the play.) Tickets are $20, $18 for seniors (age 65+) and military veterans, and $10 for young people under age 35. Click here for more info.
Take your well-behaved dog, cat, hamster, iguana, ferret, or other pet to Blessing of the Animals worship service in front of Duke Chapel (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, October 6, 3–3:30pm. You and your (again, well-behaved) pet are invited to enjoy a performance by the Durham Children’s Choir, some Scripture readings, and a sermon. Individual animal blessings will take place immediately after the service. Park for free in the Bryan Center parking garage (125 Science Dr); ADA parking is available in the Bryan Center Surface Lot (also 125 Science Dr).
The North Carolina Central University Department of Theatre’s Sunday matinee performance of “Best of Enemies” will take place from 3 to 5pm in the Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg theater (the northeast corner of Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on October 6. (See the October 4 listing for a description of the play.) Admission is whatever amount you can donate. Call the Department of Theatre at 919-530-6242 for more info.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on October 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). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.
October 7–13
The next Pops and Puzzles! will be held on Monday, October 7, 4–8pm, at Locopops Dessert Café (2618 Hillsborough Rd). Trade your old puzzles for “new” ones (both used but ideally in good condition) at this monthly puzzle exchange. Even if you don’t have a puzzle to exchange, you’re invited to play while enjoying a Locopop. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, October 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, October 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, October 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, October 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, October 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.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, October 8, 10:30–11am.
Annie Franceschi from Greatest Story Creative will hold her monthly Branding with Annie workshop on Tuesday, October 8, noon–1:30pm, at The Frontier (800 Park Offices Dr, in the Fusion Room). This month’s topic is Brand Photography. During this small-business workshop, attendees will share ideas and learn how to use photography to promote their businesses. Feel free to take your lunch and learn as you munch. Free admission, but you must register; call 919-886-7867 or click here for more info and to register.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, October 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 next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 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, October 8, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 7–9pm, at 800 N Mangum St. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about the membership organization and see the 3D printer, wood- and metalworking tools, etc. Enter through the Corporation St gate (if it’s closed, call 919-704-4250). Park in the lot and enter on the north side of the building.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on October 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 October 9, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on October 9 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
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, October 9, 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.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, October 9, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 6–7pm, 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, October 9, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington 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, October 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, October 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.
Join fellow curiosity seekers at the next Larger Than Life Science forum at The Chesterfield (701 W Main St, on the atrium level) on Thursday, October 10, 4–7pm. This month’s topic will be Best in Class--enjoy the following talks: Clinical Research Outsourcing: Building Strong CRO Partnerships (4:15–5:15pm), Good Supply Practices: Getting Supply Chain Right the First Time (4:45–5:30pm), Startup Essentials: Working with Universities (5:30–6:30pm), and Adding Tomorrows: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Search for a Cure (6–6:45pm). Free admission; click here for more info and to save your space.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, October 10, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
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, October 10, 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 WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, October 10, 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, October 10, 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, October 10, 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.
The Bulldog Ensemble Theater‘s Thursday evening performance of “The Roommates” will take place at 7:30pm at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (“The Fruit,” 305 S Dillard St) on October 10. (See the October 3 listing for a description of the play.) Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors (age 65+) and military veterans, and $10 for young people under age 35. 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, October 10, 8:30–10pm. 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on October 11, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, October 11, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
The North Carolina Central University Department of Theatre’s Friday morning performance of “Best of Enemies” will take place from 10am to noon in the Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg theater (the northeast corner of Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on October 11. (See the October 4 listing for a description of the play.) Admission is whatever amount you can donate. Call the Department of Theatre at 919-530-6242 for more info.
Brown Hat Tours will lead a free, one-hour walking tour of downtown Durham on Friday, October 11, 5–6pm; everyone will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). Enjoy a couple of Bull City–related poems and learn some of the history, including the food, civil rights movement, sports, the Duke legacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Call Malcolm White at 919-417-7520 or click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, October 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.
Enjoy a dip during Night Swim in the Unscripted Hotel’s outdoor pool (202 N Corcoran St, on The Patio) on Friday, October 11, 6–10pm. This event is for age 21+, and DJ ClaSICK will be spinning tunes. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 for more info.
The North Carolina Central University Department of Theatre’s Friday evening performance of “Best of Enemies” will take place from 8 to 10pm in the Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg theater (the northeast corner of Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on October 11. (See the October 4 listing for a description of the play.) Admission is whatever amount you can donate. Call the Department of Theatre at 919-530-6242 for more info.
The Bulldog Ensemble Theater‘s Friday evening performance of “The Roommates” will take place at 8pm at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (“The Fruit,” 305 S Dillard St) on October 11. (See the October 3 listing for a description of the play.) Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors (age 65+) and military veterans, and $10 for young people under age 35. Click here for more info.
The Black Poetry Theatre will present “Reality Check-In” on Friday, October 11, 8pm and Saturday, October 12, 7:30pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). Jacob is out of work and is going on his eighth interview that week. He’s starting to lose his confidence; follow his journey and see what happens. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call Dasan Ahanu at 980-552-0107 or click here for more info and to purchase tickets.
The next Africana Nights: Falling in Love with Africa, a weekly event featuring food, beverages, and music of the African diaspora, will be held on Friday, October 11, 8pm–2am, at The Palace International (1104 Broad St). Free admission; late-night dinner specials will be available for purchase. Visit the Facebook event page for more info,
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 12 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 12, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, October 12, 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 Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, October 12, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Preservation Durham’s Tobacco History Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, October 12; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of Durham Central Park (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. Learn about Durham’s place in the history of the tobacco industry. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, October 12, 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, October 12, 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.
Downtown Durham Inc invites Durhamites to shop downtown on 2nd Saturday, October 12, 11am–3pm. Most stores will have special incentives. Click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point on the Eno Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, October 12, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, October 12, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, October 12, 2–5pm, 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.
Singing duo Blake Addison and his daughter Savanna will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, October 12, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The Durham Community Trail Watch’s 15-mile Full Moon Fever Bike Ride will start off from Mellow Mushroom (410 Blackwell St) on Saturday, October 12. Don’t forget your helmet and bike light(s). You can choose to meet at 7:30pm at Mellow Mushroom or 8:30pm at Bean Traders (105 W Hwy 54). It’s free; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, October 12, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
The North Carolina Central University Department of Theatre’s Saturday evening performance of “Best of Enemies” will take place from 8 to 10pm in the Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg theater (the northeast corner of Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on October 12. (See the October 4 listing for a description of the play.) Admission is whatever amount you can donate. Call the Department of Theatre at 919-530-6242 for more info.
The Bulldog Ensemble Theater‘s Saturday evening performance of “The Roommates” will take place at 8pm at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (“The Fruit,” 305 S Dillard St) on October 12. (See the October 3 listing for a description of the play.) Tickets are $20, $18 for seniors (age 65+) and military veterans, and $10 for young people under age 35. Click here for more info.
The Black Poetry Theatre last performance of “Reality Check-In” will take place on Saturday, October 12, 7:30pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). (See the October 11 listing for the play description.) Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call Dasan Ahanu at 980-552-0107 or click here for more info and to purchase tickets.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, October 13, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, October 13, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, October 13, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The Bulldog Ensemble Theater‘s Sunday matinee performance of “The Roommates” will take place at 2pm at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (“The Fruit,” 305 S Dillard St) on October 13. (See the October 3 listing for a description of the play.) Tickets are $20, $18 for seniors (age 65+) and military veterans, and $10 for young people under age 35. Click here for more info.
The North Carolina Central University Department of Theatre’s Sunday matinee performance of “Best of Enemies” will take place from 3 to 5pm in the Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg theater (the northeast corner of Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on October 13. (See the October 4 listing for a description of the play.) Admission is whatever amount you can donate. Call the Department of Theatre at 919-530-6242 for more info.
Bull City Inflatables will hold Inflatable Day on Sunday, October 13, 3–6pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Kids are invited to play on an assortment of inflatables; there will be a section for toddlers, and adults can play on the larger inflatables. They’ll also have balloon artists, face painters, human hamster-ball games, and food trucks. Free admission, $5 for an All-Access Fun Pass and $20 for a Family All-Access pass. Proceeds will go toward saving the carousel in Northgate Mall. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, October 13, 3–7pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
October 14–20
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, October 14, 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 next Altered Book and Papercraft Meetup will be held at The Scrap Exchange (2050 Chapel Hill Rd, in the Lakewood Shopping Center) on Monday, October 14, 4:30–6:30pm. Make paper-based crafts and learn how to create works of art and whimsical items from old books. It’s free; call 919-213-1278 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, October 14, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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, October 14, 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, October 14, 7:30–8:30pm. 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, October 15, 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.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, October 15, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 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 next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 15, 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.
The Durham Voices Creative Writing Group will meet on Tuesday, September 17, 6:30–8:30pm, 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.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, October 15, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 7–9pm, at 800 N Mangum St. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about the membership organization and see the 3D printer, wood- and metalworking tools, etc. Enter through the Corporation St gate (if it’s closed, call 919-704-4250). Park in the lot and enter on the north side of the building.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on October 15 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). Free admission; 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 October 16, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on October 16 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 6–7pm, 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.
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, October 16, 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.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, October 16, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, October 16, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington 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, October 17, 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, October 17, 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.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, October 17, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, October 17, 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, October 17, 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, October 17, 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, October 17, 8:30–10pm. 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on October 18, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, October 18, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
A new Third Friday event, The Mix at Durham Station, will feature fun music by DJ Piddipat at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St) on October 18, 3:30–6:30pm. Enjoy cool tunes and visit the So Good Pupusas food truck.
Brown Hat Tours will lead a free, one-hour walking tour of downtown Durham on Friday, October 18, 5–6pm; everyone will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). Enjoy a couple of Bull City–related poems and learn some of the history, including the food, civil rights movement, sports, the Duke legacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Call Malcolm White at 919-417-7520 or click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, October 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.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on October 18, 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, The Scrap Exchange, the artists at Golden Belt, etc. Click here for more info.
The next Africana Nights: Falling in Love with Africa, a weekly event featuring food, beverages, and music of the African diaspora, will be held on Friday, October 18, 8pm–2am, at The Palace International (1104 Broad St). Free admission; late-night dinner specials will be available for purchase. Visit the Facebook event page for more info,
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 19 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 19, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, October 19, 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 Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, October 19, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Preservation Durham’s Civil Rights History Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, October 19; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. Learn about Durham’s place in the history of civil rights and African-American empowerment. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point on the Eno Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, October 19, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, October 19, 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.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, October 19, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, October 19, 2–5pm, 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.
Musical storytellers Tokyo Rosenthal with Ace and T-Bone will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, October 19, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, October 19, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, October 20, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, October 20, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, October 20, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
October 21–27
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, October 21, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). This month’s meeting will be a Candidates Forum for candidates running for public office Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, October 21, 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, October 21, 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, October 21, 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, October 21, 7–8:30pm. 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, October 22, 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.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, October 22, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 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 next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 22, 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, October 22, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 7–9pm, at 800 N Mangum St. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about the membership organization and see the 3D printer, wood- and metalworking tools, etc. Enter through the Corporation St gate (if it’s closed, call 919-704-4250). Park in the lot and enter on the north side of the building.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on October 22 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). Free admission; 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 October 23, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on October 23 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 6–7pm, 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.
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, October 23, 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.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, October 23, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, October 23, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington 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, October 24, 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, October 24, 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.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, October 24, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, October 24, 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, October 24, 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, October 24, 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, October 24, 8:30–10pm. 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on October 25, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, October 25, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Brown Hat Tours will lead a free, one-hour walking tour of downtown Durham on Friday, October 25, 5–6pm; everyone will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). Enjoy a couple of Bull City–related poems and learn some of the history, including the food, civil rights movement, sports, the Duke legacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Call Malcolm White at 919-417-7520 or click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, October 25, 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 next Africana Nights: Falling in Love with Africa, a weekly event featuring food, beverages, and music of the African diaspora, will be held on Friday, October 25, 8pm–2am, at The Palace International (1104 Broad St). Free admission; late-night dinner specials will be available for purchase. Visit the Facebook event page for more info,
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 26 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 26, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, October 26, 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 Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, October 26, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Preservation Durham’s Architecture and the Urban Landscape Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, October 26; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of Durham Central Park (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
PineCone’s monthly Bluegrass/Americana/Old-Time Jam will be held at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St) on Saturday, September 28, 1–3pm. Acoustic musicians are welcome to take their instruments and sit in. Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point on the Eno Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, October 26, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, October 26, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, October 26, 2–5pm, 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.
Homegrown talent Charlie McNeill will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, October 26, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, October 26, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, October 27, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, October 27, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The Living Arts Collective’s 4th Sunday Salsa Social will be held on October 27 at 410 W Geer St; there will be two sets of music, starting at 3:30pm. This all-ages event will feature local music legends Orquesta Gardel; feel free to dance to lively Afro-Cuban music or simply relax on a couch. Admission is on a sliding scale from $7 to $25; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, October 27, 3–7pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
October 28–November 3
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, October 28, 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, October 28, 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, October 28, 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, October 28, 7:30–8:30pm. 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, October 29, 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.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, October 29, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 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 ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 6–7:30pm, at the American Underground (201 W Main St, Suite 100). Technology enthusiasts and professionals are invited to network and to help expand the Triangle’s black tech startup ecosystem. Free admission; click here to RSVP.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 29, 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, October 29, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 7–9pm, at 800 N Mangum St. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about the membership organization and see the 3D printer, wood- and metalworking tools, etc. Enter through the Corporation St gate (if it’s closed, call 919-704-4250). Park in the lot and enter on the north side of the building.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on October 29 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). Free admission; 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 October 30, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on October 30 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 6–7pm, 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.
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, October 30, 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.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, October 30, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, October 30, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington 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, October 31, 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, October 31, 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.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, October 31, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, October 31, 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, October 31, 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, October 31, 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, October 31, 8:30–10pm. 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on November 1, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, November 1, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Brown Hat Tours will lead a free, one-hour walking tour of downtown Durham on Friday, November 7, 5–6pm; everyone will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). Enjoy a couple of Bull City–related poems and learn some of the history, including the food, civil rights movement, sports, the Duke legacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Call Malcolm White at 919-417-7520 or click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, November 1, 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, November 1, 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. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.
The next Africana Nights: Falling in Love with Africa, a weekly event featuring food, beverages, and music of the African diaspora, will be held on Friday, November 1, 8pm–2am, at The Palace International (1104 Broad St). Free admission; late-night dinner specials will be available for purchase. Visit the Facebook event page for more info,
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, November 2 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, November 2, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, November 2, 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 Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, November 2, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
The theme for October’s History Hike will be Through Hugh’s View at the West Point Mill (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 2, 10am–noon. Join a hike and learn about the Mangum kids, especially Hugh, who eventually became a photographer. No dogs are allowed on this hike because everyone will be going in and out of buildings. This free hike is best for people age 10 and up, and is a rain-or-shine event. [activity code 11506] [UPDATE]
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 2, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, November 2, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, November 2, 2–5pm, 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.
Acoustic band the String Peddlers will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, November 2, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, November 2, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
The next Patchwork Market will be held on Sunday, November 3, noon–4pm, at Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave). See small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items at this indoor market. Free admission; visit their Facebook page for more info.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, November 3, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, November 3, 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.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on November 3, 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). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, October 7, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, November 3, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
November 4–10
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, November 3, 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.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on November 3, 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). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, November 4, 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.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, November 5, 10:30–11am.
Brown Hat Tours will lead a free, one-hour walking tour of downtown Durham on Friday, November 8, 5–6pm; everyone will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran St). Enjoy a couple of Bull City–related poems and learn some of the history, including the food, civil rights movement, sports, the Duke legacy, entrepreneurship, and more. Call Malcolm White at 919-417-7520 or click here for more info.
Singer/songwriter David Russell will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, November 9, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
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