June 1–7
The NCImpact Initiative and UNC-TV will cohost an NC Impact Virtual Town Hall: Child Wellbeing and Coronavirus on Monday, June 1, noon–1pm. Get tips on how to deal with both your child’s physical and emotional health. Click here to join in the conversation.
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 1, noon–1:30pm, about getting support for the Tax Assistance Program for low-income homeowners. Click here for more info and to attend this Zoom meeting.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 1, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live
The next City Council (Virtual) Meeting will be held on June 1, 7pm; click here to see the agenda. You can watch the session via the City’s Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.
Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, June 2, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.
The weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature singer/songwriter/banjo player Curtis Eller on Tuesday, June 2, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.
SCORE will present a webinar, 10 Principles to Running a Virtual Company Extremely Well, on Tuesday, June 2, 2–3pm. David Finkel will teach how to keep your business in operation online, with tips on how to run efficient meetings, keep track of employees, and set reasonable goals. Click here for more info and to sign up.
Legal Aid NC will host a free Criminal Record Expungement Webinar on Tuesday, June 2, 2:30–4pm. Learn how to legally remove previous offenses from your record so you can improve your chances of finding a job and seizing new opportunities. Watch the webinar on Legal Aid NC’s Facebook page. Free legal assistance is available at 866-219-5262.
Equality NC will hold on online Strategic Planning session on Wednesday, June 3, 7–8:30pm. Help decide what path this LGBTQ group will take in the following months. Click here for more info.
The Diamante Arts & Cultural Center and Asian Focus NC are partnering to host a Face Masks Distribution/Distribución de Mascarillas on Tuesday, June 2, 5–7pm, at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave). This drive-through face mask giveaway is made possible by funding from BB&T, First Citizens, and Wells Fargo banks, and Food Lion.
Delta Sigma Theta’s Alumnae Chapter will host a community event, Social Action During a Pandemic: Voting and Census 2020, on Tuesday, June 2, 6–7:30pm. Click here to register and to get the Zoom link.
The Village of Wisdom will host Wisdom Wednesdays—Black Genius Discussion Group on June 3, 3–4pm. Meet with other black parents and families about out-of-school learning and preparing students for keeping up and thriving once school starts again. Common themes that tend to be discussed during these online Zoom meetings include developing a can-do-attitude, interest awareness, multicultural navigation, racial pride, selective trust, and social justice. Click here to sign up and to get the link.
Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on June 3, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Click here for more info.
Sadly, The Mothership coworking and creative space (401 W Geer St) will be permanently shutting its doors at the end of June. Drop in and commemorate the end of a good run on Thursday, June 4, 1–5pm. Click here for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host a free Social Security Disability Webinar on Thursday, June 4, 2:30–4pm. Learn about the application process and how to prove that you’re entitled to benefits. Watch the webinar on Legal Aid NC’s Facebook page. Free legal assistance is available at 866-219-5262.
Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, June 4, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.
The Piedmont Wildlife Center will host a Fly-Thru Raptor Meet and Greet on Thursday, June 4, 6–7:30pm. See live birds “up close,” learn about their lives, and have your questions answered. This is a free event; donations of $10 would be appreciated. Click here for more info and to get your virtual ticket.
Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics presents The Ethics of Now series hosted by Professor Adriane Lentz-Smith. A discussion, Pandemics Past and Present: Situating COVID-19 in History, will be held on Thursday, June 4, 7–8pm. Join in the discussion with guests Jeffrey Baker, MD, director of the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and History of Medicine. Click here for more info and register for the Zoom event here.
A #BlackBirdersWeek livestream discussion, #BirdingWhileBlack, will be held on Thursday, June 4. Session 1 will take place from noon to 1:30pm and session 2 from 7 to 8:30pm. Click here for more info and to attend.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 5, 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.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on June 5, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
Sadly, The Mothership coworking and creative space (401 W Geer St) will be permanently shutting its doors at the end of June. Drop in and commemorate the end of a good run on Friday, June 5, 1–5pm. Click here for more info.
BUMP: The Triangle, in commemoration of its 4th annual Black Music Month Celebration, will host Timeless Songs of Justice, on Friday, June 5, 7pm. Listen to suggest your favorite liberation/justice songs on BUMP: The Triangle’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 6 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 6, 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.
Sarah P Duke Gardens presents Seasonal Celebrities: Summer Plants for NC Gardens on Saturday, June 6, 10am–1pm. Jan Little will introduce the audience to all kinds of plants—including perennials, shrubs, and trees—that would work well in our gardens. Click here to register so you can get the Zoom link.
The Senior Solidarity Project—Supply Dropoff will be held at the Durham Center for Senior Life (406 Rigsbee Ave) on Saturday, June 6, 10am–2pm. If you have any supplies to share, the DCSL would greatly appreciate it if you could donate them. Volunteers will be on hand to accept toilet paper, paper towels, disinfecting wipes, hand/body soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, toothpaste, face masks, and anything else you think our elderly neighbors could use. These volunteers will be happy to retrieve the supplies for your vehicle’s back seat or trunk, and they will be distributed to residents of DHA senior housing. Click here for more info.
Vegas Don and Delbert Johnson (DJ Kraze) will cohost a Virtual Community Conversation on Saturday, June 6, 11am–noon, on Zoom. Tackle some of the tough issues with panelists from the community, Durham Police Department, and Durham County Sheriff Department. Click here to join the convo.
Sadly, The Mothership coworking and creative space (401 W Geer St) will be permanently shutting its doors at the end of June. Drop in and commemorate the end of a good run on Saturday, June 6, 1–5pm. Click here for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, June 7 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
Sadly, The Mothership coworking and creative space (401 W Geer St) will be permanently shutting its doors at the end of June. Drop in and commemorate the end of a good run on Saturday, June 7, 1–5pm. Click here for more info.
The International Association for Near-Death Studies will hold an online sharing session on Sunday, June 7, 8–9:30pm. Share your story and talk about how it affected you at this meeting that will be led by Dr Lotte Valentin. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to attend the sharing session. There is a $5 admission fee.
June 8–14
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 8, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live
Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, June 9, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.
The weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature jazz vocalist Jay Attys on Tuesday, June 9, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.
Legal Aid NC will host a free Child Custody Webinar on Tuesday, June 9, 2:30–4pm. Learn all about child visitation rules/agreements. Watch the webinar on Legal Aid NC’s Facebook page. Free legal assistance is available at 866-219-5262.
The Village of Wisdom will host Wisdom Wednesdays—Black Genius Discussion Group on June 10, 3–4pm. Meet with other black parents and families about out-of-school learning and preparing students for keeping up and thriving once school starts again. Common themes that tend to be discussed during these online Zoom meetings include developing a can-do-attitude, interest awareness, multicultural navigation, racial pride, selective trust, and social justice. Click here to sign up and to get the link.
Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on June 10, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Click here for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host a free Employee Rights Webinar on Thursday, June 11, 2:30–4pm. Learn all about employment “at will,” right to work, discrimination and retaliation in the workplace, and eligibility for unemployment benefits. Watch the webinar on Legal Aid NC’s Facebook page. Free legal assistance is available at 866-219-5262.
Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, June 11, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 12, 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.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on June 12, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 13 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 13, 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.
Sarah P Duke Gardens presents Seasonal Celebrities: Summer Plants for NC Gardens on Saturday, June 13, 10am–1pm. Jan Little will introduce the audience to all kinds of plants—including perennials, shrubs, and trees—that would work well in our gardens. Click here to register so you can get the Zoom link.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, June 14 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
June 15–21
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 15, noon–1pm. The main topic will be Evictions, with presentations by Legal Aid NC and the Durham Housing Authority. Click here for more info and to attend the meeting.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 15, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The next City Council (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Monday, May 18, 7pm. Click here to view the agenda in advance, and then watch the meeting live on YouTube. You can also watch via the City’s Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.
Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, June 16, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.
The weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature indie singer/songwriter Juliana Finch on Tuesday, June 16, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.
Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on June 17, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Click here for more info.
Humana hosts a series of movement activities called Soup Can Workouts. On Thursday, May 21, noon, trainer Becky Smither will lead an exercise session using household items (two canned foods or water bottles, 8 to 16 ounces each). Join in by going to Humana’s Facebook page.
Culinary education nonprofit Slice 325 and Healing with CAARE will be giving away food at CAARE (214 Broadway St) on Thursday, May 21, starting at 1:30pm.
Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, June 18, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 19, 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.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on June 19, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 20, 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.
Sarah P Duke Gardens presents Seasonal Celebrities: Summer Plants for NC Gardens on Saturday, June 20, 10am–1pm. Jan Little will introduce the audience to all kinds of plants—including perennials, shrubs, and trees—that would work well in our gardens. Click here to register so you can get the Zoom link.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, June 21 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
June 22–28
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 22, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live
Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, June 23, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.
The weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature jazz vocalist and NCCU professor Lenora Helm Hammonds on Tuesday, June 23, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.
Governor Roy Cooper will host a Virtual Grassroots Townhall meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 7:30pm. Click here to register and to provide your email address so the link to the meeting will be sent to you.
The Fred Astaire Dance Studio will hold a fun Online Tea Dance on Wednesday, May 27, noon. Enjoy the vintage tunes and learn some nifty dance steps. Click here to arrive at Zoom; enter the ID: 864-249-6996 and then the password: 1111.
The Protect Our Vote NC Virtual Day of Action will take place online on Wednesday, May 27, 2–6pm. A broad coalition of organizations and advocates from across the state wants to alert voters to continue the fight for fair, safe, and accessible elections.
Here’s a list of participating organizations: Forward Justice, Democracy North Carolina, North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP (NC NAACP), NC Poor People’s Campaign, NC Voters for Clean Elections, Repairers of the Breach, Southern Coalition for Social Justice, NC Second Chance Alliance, Emancipate NC, Common Cause NC, NC Black Alliance, NC Black Women's Roundtable, Black Voters Matter, National Black Workers Centers, Fayetteville Police Accountability Community Taskforce, A Better Chance A Better Community (ABC2), Action NC, Advance Carolina, Carolina Jews for Justice, A Woman's Choice of Charlotte, A Woman's Choice of Greensboro, A Woman's Choice of Raleigh, North Carolina Council of Churches, NC League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, Coalition for Health Care of NC, NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina, Poder NC Action, League of Women Voters of North Carolina (LWV), ACLU NC, Raise Up for 15, SpiritHouse, Justice Served NC, North Carolina Justice Center, Community Success Initiative, Wash Away Unemployment, North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE), National Association of Social Workers North Carolina, Progress NC, The Hispanic Liaison, Empathy 4 NC, Black Voters Matter, NC National Organization for Women, Protect Democracy, NC Asian Americans Together, and the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People Political Committee. Click here for more info, to see the schedule, and to register for Zoom events.
Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on June 24, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Click here for more info.
The Durham County Legislative Delegation will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 6:30pm. Join in the conversation with State Senators Natalie Murdock and Mike Woodard and State Representatives Vernetta Alston, Zack Hawkins, Marcia Morey, and Robert Reives II. Get the latest legislative updates and details on the NC General Assembly’s response to COVID-19. Click here to register and get the code for the Zoom link or watch from Rep Hawkins’ Facebook page.
Singer-songwriter Kristine Moon will present LARK Live on Wednesday, May 27, 8:30–8:45pm. Enjoy a live performance of her new single, “Lark.” which will be in the style that’s self-described as “New Age ethereal, electro-soft-pop.” Click here for more info and to see the live performance of this North Carolina artist.
Preservation Durham will host an Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop on Thursday, May 28, 10:30–11:30am. If you live in an historic district/own an historic property and you’re planning to fix it up, you might be eligible for rehabilitation tax credits. Learn the basics and see if they correspond with your situation. Click here to join this Zoom webinar (ID# 815 7287 9268).
The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs and Berklee College’s Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship are partnering to present a new online series, Pro>Sessions: Driving Revenue in the New Digital Economy. The first webinar, Generating Revenue from Live Stream & Broadcast Platforms, will take place on Thursday, May 28, noon–1pm, and will feature companies and artists who will share their experience and ideas. Click here for more info and to watch the webinar.
Legal Aid NC will host a free Tenant’s Rights Clinic on Thursday, June 25, 2:30–4pm. Learn about your rights as a tenant and also the expectations of your landlord. Watch the webinar on Legal Aid NC’s Facebook page. Free legal assistance is available at 866-219-5262.
The Durham County Department of Public Health will host a Firearm Safety with COVID-19 webinar on Thursday, May 28, 3–3:30pm. So many families are staying home, or least close to home, and yet many adults haven’t checked to make sure that their guns are inaccessible to the kids. Learn some basics on how to keep your house or apartment safe(r). Click here for more info and to watch the webinar.
Audubon North Carolina will host a webinar, Golden-winged Warbler: Ecology, Research, and Conservation Efforts, on Thursday, May 28, 4–5pm. Learn about this delightful songbird and the ideas behind helping them thrive on public lands and private properties in the western portion of the state. Click here to sign up and join this Zoom webinar.
The Diamante Arts & Cultural Center and Asian Focus NC are partnering to host a Face Masks Distribution/Distribución de Tapabocas on Thursday, May 28, 5–8pm, at the Edison Johnson Aquatic Center (500 W Murray St). This drive-through face mask giveaway is made possible by funding from BB&T, First Citizens, and Wells Fargo banks, and Food Lion.
Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, June 25, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.
The People’s Alliance will hold its Virtual Living Room Chat #2 on Thursday, May 28, 7–8pm. (Chat #1 was held earlier in the day from noon to 1pm.) Members and Durham residents are invited to learn more about and discuss the direction of this political action group. Click here for more info and to sign up.
Durham Jail Letter Writing will host its May Durham Jail Letter Writing session on Thursday, May 28, 7–9pm. This is where you can join this online meeting and write letters to loved-ones, friends, and neighbors who are incarcerated in the Durham County Jail. You can choose whether you want to show your face or not. Join in the conversation, follow writing prompts and guidelines, and share ideas while working to stay in touch with imprisoned family/friends. Click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 26, 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.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on June 26, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Prairie Ridge Ecostation will cohost a Journey North Hummingbird Chat with Scientists (Citizen Science Adventure) on Friday, May 29, 2–3pm. Learn how to attract the colorful and fast-moving hummingbirds to your yard and how you can help scientists collect information about them. Click here for more info and to watch the video.
Alex Weiss & Different Drum (Weiss on trumpet and percussion and wife Li-Lan on percussion) will present World Music from Silent Dayze Studio on Friday, May 29, 2–3pm. Enjoy a live performance of music and stories from around the world. Click here for more info and to watch from the Different Drum Facebook page.
Equality NC’s next weekly discussion group meeting for LGBTQ elders will be held on Friday, May 29, 6pm. Share ideas and concerns about wellness, self-care, coping strategies, navigating healthcare, and accessing basic needs. Click here for more info and to register for this Zoom meeting.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 27 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, May June 27 (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.
Sarah P Duke Gardens presents Seasonal Celebrities: Summer Plants for NC Gardens on Saturday, June 27, 10am–1pm. Jan Little will introduce the audience to all kinds of plants—including perennials, shrubs, and trees—that would work well in our gardens. Click here to register so you can get the Zoom link.
North Carolina Central University’s 135th (Virtual) Commencement Exercises will be held on Saturday, May 30, 11am–2pm. Doctoral, master’s, professional, and baccalaureate degrees will be awarded. You can watch the ceremony on NCCU’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. Congratulations, graduates!
The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Durham and Orange Counties will cohost Coping: Mental Health and COVID-19 on Saturday, May 30, 1–2:30pm. You’re invited to learn how fear and anxiety can overwhelm both adults and children and affect their actions and behavior. Hear from mental-health professionals and get your questions answered on how to deal with challenges related to stress. The panelists will include Aneita High, MD; Lesajean M Jennings, PsyD; and Shawn CT Jones, PhD, MHS. Click here for more info and to watch/participate in the discussion.
A Bull City Solidarity March will take place around Five Points in downtown Durham (W Main St, Morris St, and W Chapel Hill St) on Saturday, May 30, 1–4pm. Organizer Isaac Sensi Demattos plans to have protesters block traffic in peaceful resistance to make their voices heard. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, June 28 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
June 29–July 5
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 29, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live
Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, June 30, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.
The weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature jazz saxophonist Devin Rauson on Tuesday, June 30, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.
Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on July 1, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Click here for more info.
Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, July 2, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on July 3, 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.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on July 3, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 4 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, July 4, 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 New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, July 5 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
Judea Reform Congregation will host a Singalong with Lexie and Allan on Wednesday, April 1, 7–7:45pm. This is an online event—enjoy Jewish songs, stories, and community with Lexie Nuell from Temple Beth Or and Allan Friedman from Judea Reform Congregation. Download the song sheet and then go to the Facebook event page or website and sing along.
Iglesia Episcopal El Buen Pastor de Durham (Episcopalian church at 1852 Liberty St) will have a food giveaway for people in need on Saturday, April 4, 8–11am.
The Chicken Hut (3019 Fayetteville St) will give out free bag lunches to children/families in need on Saturday, April 4, noon–3pm (or until they’re all given away). They plan to feed 700 people this Saturday.
The Durham Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a special online session on Thursday, April 9, 4pm, specifically to discuss the upcoming approval of a noncongregate housing for homeless individuals. The session will be held via UberConference, and you can participate by clicking here, or you can call in. Call 720-835-5815 and use the PIN number: 80978
The Durham Public Schools’ Board of Education will hold on online Work Session on Thursday, April 9, 5–8:30pm via Zoom. Click here to view the agenda for the meeting, and click here to watch it live on YouTube. You can participate in the public comments segment at the start of the work session by entering your information here on session day by 3:30pm.
Friends of Geer Cemetery will present a special Histories of Dignity online event on Thursday, April 16, 5:30–7pm. Learn about the volatile and fascinating history of Durham’s first African-American cemetery, with the participation of Duke University students, Friends of Geer Cemetery and president Debra Taylor in this videoconference on Zoom. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Jazz vocalist and North Carolina Central University professor Lenora Helm will be the special featured artist on the Alternative Venues for Jazz Facebook page on Tuesday, April 21, 5–5:30pm. Tune in and watch live as Ms Helm discusses her musical career and upcoming plans and projects.
The Lynn Grissett Trio (Lynn Grissett on sax and trumpet, Kevin Beardsley on bass, and Dwayne Jordan on drums) will perform Live @ Arcana on Tuesday, April 21, 9pm–midnight. Enjoy a livestreaming jazz set from the Arcana Facebook page. The first set will start at 9pm, the second set will start at 10:15pm, and the third set will start at 11:15pm. The suggested “admission” price is $12 per set or whatever you can afford (via CashApp: $LGrizzle85, Paypal: uncgriss2@yahoo.com, Venmo: uncgriss2@yahoo.com, Zelle: uncgriss2@yahoo.com, or Google Wallet/Google Pay: uncgriss2@yahoo.com).
Equality NC will host the ENC Covid-19 Response Panel, an online meeting with community leaders, on Wednesday, April 22, 6:30–8pm. Join Kendra R Johnson, Rebby Kern, and Ames Simmons from EqualityNC; Senator Jeff Jackson; Representative Graig Meyer; and Les Geller from SAGE in discussing how the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has served to reveal gaping holes within the state’s social and political systems, and also how it has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable. Click here to learn how to seek help and get more information by watching this live broadcast on Equality NC’s Facebook page.
The next City Council (Virtual) Work Session will be held on Thursday, April 23, 1pm; click here to see the agenda. You can watch the session via the City’s Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.
A Special City Council (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Friday, April 24, 1pm; the focus will be on the Budget. You can watch the session via the City’s Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.
Meet the Seasonal Celebrities: Plants for NC Gardens on Saturday, April 25, 10–10:30am. Jan Little will show various beautiful plants for your gardens and yards and will discuss which native plant seeds are supposed to bring good luck. Click here to attend this free Zoom event.
The Durham County Democratic Party will hold its County Convention and business meeting on Saturday, April 25, noon–2pm. Click here to watch the meeting on the Durham Dems Facebook page.
Please ignore the events below—I’m just leaving these here so I won’t have to reenter them once things return to normal.
March 1–8
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on March 1, 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). This month’s session will also double for a Toys for Tots gift drive Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, March 2, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Participate in an ancient spiritual tradition, the Labyrinth Walk, in Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Dr, on Duke’s West Campus) on Monday, March 2, 6–10pm. The Labyrinth Walk is a 40-foot circle with a winding path, which can take from 30 minutes to an hour to complete as you quietly meditate. It’s free; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, March 2, 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.
A Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be offered at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 2, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $7; 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, March 2, 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, March 2, 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.
Flash Chorus will tackle “Jump” by Van Halen and SHAED’s “Trampoline” at Motorco (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Monday, March 2, 7–9pm. This all-ages event welcomes people who simply love to sing. Everyone rehearses the songs a few times and then put on a performance with a live band. The cost to participate is $7 in advance, $10 same-day (and free for kids age 12 and under). Click here for more info.
Participate in an ancient spiritual tradition, the Labyrinth Walk, in Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Dr, on Duke’s West Campus) on Tuesday, March 3, 8am–8pm. The Labyrinth Walk is a 40-foot circle with a winding path, which can take from 30 minutes to an hour to complete as you quietly meditate. It’s free; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, March 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 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) on Tuesday, March 3, 6:30–8pm, 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.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 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 March 3 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), for folks age 55+. Play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in on March 4, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 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.
The next Meeting of the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society will be held at the Duke Homestead State Historic Site (2828 Duke Homestead Rd) on Wednesday, March 4, 7–9pm. George Thomas will give a talk on Higher Education: What’s Land Got to Do with It?. Click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, March 4, 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.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 4, 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 Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 5, 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, March 5, 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.
Join fellow curiosity seekers at the next Larger Than Life Science forum, which will be hosted by LaunchBio at The Chesterfield (701 W Main St, on the atrium level) on Thursday, February 5, 4–7pm. This month’s theme will be Deal Us In: Science, Capital, + Leadership = Success--plus the following talks: 2020 Investment Perspectives: Insights from the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (4:15–5pm), Show Us the Money! Non-Dilutive Funding for Life Science Startups (5:15–6pm), and Meet Xontogeny: Combining Science, Investment, and Expertise (6:15–7pm). 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, March 5, 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, March 5, 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, March 5, 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, March 5, 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 Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on March 6, 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, March 6, 10am. It’s free; 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, March 6, 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, March 6, 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 7, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, March 7 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. 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 next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, March 14, 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, March 14, 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, March 7, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, March 7, 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-songwriter Blake Addison will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, March 7, 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.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). The Wiley Brothers will feature a creative combination of hiphop and jazz funk on Saturday, March 7, 9pm–midnight. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or 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, March 8, 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.
March 9–15
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, March 9, 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 District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, March 9, 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, March 9, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Ever heard of Boomerang Bags? It’s an idea that started in Australia in 2013, and it involves having a supply of reusable bags available in stores and other venues. People are encouraged to take them, use them, and return them for others to use; this is an excellent way of reducing single-use bags. Don’t Waste Durham will hold a Boomerang Bag Sewing Party on Monday, March 29 6pm, at Freeman’s Creative (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 25, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). If you’re pretty good at sewing a straight line (with a sewing machine) or ironing, and would like to volunteer to make bags to distribute throughout Durham, then drop by for a while. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, March 9, 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.
A Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be offered at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 9, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $7; click here for more info.
The Jambalaya Soul Academy’s next Writing & Performance Workshop will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 9, 6:30–8:30pm. Spoken-word artist Dasan Ahanu will be the facilitator. Free admission; 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, March 9, 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, March 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 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) on Tuesday, March 10, 6:30–8pm, 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 topic of the next Periodic Tables science talk will be Pet Tabbies, Not Tigers at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Tuesday, March 10, 7–8pm. Learn about the Carolina Tiger Rescue, North Carolina’s only federally accredited wildcat sanctuary (which is in Pittsboro). Admission is $5; click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 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 March 10 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), for folks age 55+. Play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in on March 11, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Violinist Jennifer Curtis will be featured on Wednesday, March 11, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 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.
The International Folk Dance Club will hold its next Social Dance at the Living Arts Collective (410 W Geer St) on Wednesday, March 11, 7–9:30pm. They’ll start with easy dances at 7pm and a half-hour of lessons at 8pm. You don’t necessarily have to take a partner. There’s a cost of $5; parking is tight and you might be able to find a space in the gravel lot behind the TROSA building at 312 W Geer St. Click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, March 11, 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.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 11, 8:30–10pm. 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 Thursday, March 12, 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, March 12, 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.
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, March 12, 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, March 12, 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.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Tim Smith and William Dawson will play happy jazz tunes from the 1920s–40s on Thursday, March 12, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, March 12, 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, March 12, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
A 3-part series, Afro-Cuban Music and Dance with Vladimir Espinosa, will be held at the Living Arts Collective (410 W Geer St). All levels of dancers, including beginners, are welcome. Learn about the Congo music and dance on Thursday, March 12, 6:30–8pm (Orisha on April 9, and Rumba in May); each class will have live music. The class fee is $12 in advance/$15 at the door, and $8 in advance/$12 at the door for students and seniors. You can take all three classes for $30. Write to africaunplugged@gmail.com or click here for more info.
Movie Loft presents a screening of “The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” the 1970s classic (directed by Durhamite Ivan Dixon) that involves the CIA’s first black agent, at the Shadowbox (2200-D Dominion St, inside the Ample Storage complex) on Thursday, March 12, 7pm. By the way, the soundtrack is by Herbie Hancock. Free admission; donations will be appreciated and you can take your own snacks and beverages if you like. Click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, March 12, 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 Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on March 13, 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, March 13, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
The monthly Downtown Run Club will start at 8:30am on Saturday, March 14 and will start and end at The Durham (Hotel) (315 E Chapel Hill St). The Bull City Running Co will host this 3.5-mile route, which will takes you past Durham landmarks like Major the Bull, Duke University, the historic Durham Athletic Park, the Durham Farmers’ Market, and more. It’s free; call 919-768-8830 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 14, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, March 14 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, March 14, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, March 14, 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.
Multiinstrumentalists the Parsons will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, March 14, 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.
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, March 15, 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.
March 16–22
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). This month’s meeting will be a discussion of the future of Durham’ public transportation. Visit the Facebook page for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, March 16, 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, March 16, 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.
A Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be offered at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 16, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $7; 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, March 16, 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, March 16, 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, March 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 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, March 17, 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.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Husband-and-wife duo Tim Smith and Eileen Regan will play Irish tunes for St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, March 17, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, March 17, 6:30–8pm, 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.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 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 March 17 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 Empowering Women Together monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 9:30–11:30am, at the First Flight Venture Center (2 Davis Dr). Meet women from the Research Triangle, Wilmington and Triad areas and share ideas. This month’s theme is Embracing Change. This is a free event; click here for more info and to save your space.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), for folks age 55+. Play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in on March 18, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 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 Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Singer/songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Rachel Kiel will be featured on Wednesday, March 18, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
Triangle Comics’ next Drink & Draw will be held at Saladelia (4201 University Dr) on Wednesday, March 18, 7–9pm. Join people who love to draw and participate in fun exercises … or work on your own project while picking up on the creative vibe around you. It’s free; visit the Meetup page for more info.
The International Folk Dance Club will hold its next Social Dance at the Living Arts Collective (410 W Geer St) on Wednesday, March 18, 7–9:30pm. They’ll start with easy dances at 7pm and a half-hour of lessons at 8pm. You don’t necessarily have to take a partner. There’s a cost of $5; parking is tight and you might be able to find a space in the gravel lot behind the TROSA building at 312 W Geer St. Click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, March 18, 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.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 18, 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 Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 19, 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, March 19, 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.
Don’t Waste Durham will host a meeting, Reducing Waste in Durham Schools, on Thursday, March 19, 6–7pm, at their office (119 Orange St, Suite 303). The discussion will include replicating successful lunchroom composting programs in more Durham Public Schools, and experimenting with food-sharing tables. Come share your ideas on how to reduce waste. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and check out the website to learn more about Don’t Waste Durham’s programs.
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, March 19, 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.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Jones Michael and Austin Avery will be featured on Thursday, March 19, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, March 19, 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, March 19, 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, March 19, 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 Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on March 20, 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, March 20, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on March 20, 6–8pm (or until 9, 10, or 11, depending on the venue). Make the rounds 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 21, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, March 21, 9:30–11:30am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Call the District 1 Substation (921 Holloway St, across from Longmeadow Park) at 919-560-4281 for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, March 21 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, March 21, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, March 21, 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.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Tom Merrigan’s Hot Raccoons will play boogie-woogie-flavored dance tunes on Saturday, March 21, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
Singer/keyboardist/harmonica player Todd Parsons will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, March 21, 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.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Singer Ally J will feature funk and soul tunes on Saturday, March 21, 9pm–midnight. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or 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, March 22, 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.
March 23–29
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, March 23, 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, March 23, 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.
A Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be offered at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 23, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $7; 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, March 23, 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, March 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 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) on Tuesday, March 24, 6:30–8pm, 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.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 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 March 24 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), for folks age 55+. Play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in on March 25, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 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 Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Accordionist David DiGiuseppe will play tango music, French musettes, and more on Wednesday, March 25, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
The International Folk Dance Club will hold its next Social Dance at the Living Arts Collective (410 W Geer St) on Wednesday, March 25, 7–9:30pm. They’ll start with easy dances at 7pm and a half-hour of lessons at 8pm. You don’t necessarily have to take a partner. There’s a cost of $5; parking is tight and you might be able to find a space in the gravel lot behind the TROSA building at 312 W Geer St. Click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, March 25, 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.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 25, 8:30–10pm. 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 Thursday, March 26, 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, March 26, 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.
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, March 26, 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, March 26, 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, March 26, 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, March 26, 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 Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on March 27, 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, March 27, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
This month, The Mix at Durham Station, (usually a Third Friday event) is moved up to March 27, 3:30–6:30pm. Listen to fun music by DJ Piddipat at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St)—enjoy cool tunes and join the dance party.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 28, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, March 28 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, March 28, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
Acoustic group City Folk will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, March 28, 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.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, March 28, 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.
March 30–April 5
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, March 30, 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, March 30, 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.
A Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be offered at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 30, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $7; 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, March 30, 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, March 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 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) on Tuesday, March 31, 6:30–8pm, 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.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 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 March 31 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), for folks age 55+. Play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in on April 1, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 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.
The next Meeting of the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society will be held at 400 Jones Ferry Rd, in Carrboro, on Wednesday, April 1, 7–9pm. TBA.
The International Folk Dance Club will hold its next Social Dance at the Living Arts Collective (410 W Geer St) on Wednesday, April 1, 7–9:30pm. They’ll start with easy dances at 7pm and a half-hour of lessons at 8pm. You don’t necessarily have to take a partner. There’s a cost of $5; parking is tight and you might be able to find a space in the gravel lot behind the TROSA building at 312 W Geer St. Click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, April 1, 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, April 2, 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, April 2, 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.
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, April 2, 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, April 2, 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.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, April 2, 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 Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on April 3, 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, April 3, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, April 3, 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, April 4, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, April 4 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, April 4, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, April 4, 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-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist Delsin Menolascino will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, April 4, 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.
April 6–12
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, April 6, 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, April 6, 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.
A Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be offered at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, April 6, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $7; 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, April 6, 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, April 7, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, April 7, 6:30–8pm, 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.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 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 April 7 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), for folks age 55+. Play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in on April 8, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 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.
The International Folk Dance Club will hold its next Social Dance at the Living Arts Collective (410 W Geer St) on Wednesday, April 8, 7–9:30pm. They’ll start with easy dances at 7pm and a half-hour of lessons at 8pm. You don’t necessarily have to take a partner. There’s a cost of $5; parking is tight and you might be able to find a space in the gravel lot behind the TROSA building at 312 W Geer St. Click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, April 8, 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, April 9, 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, April 9, 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.
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, April 9, 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, April 9, 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.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, April 9, 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 Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on April 10, 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, April 10, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, April 11, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, April 11 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, April 11, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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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