June 24–30
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, June 24, 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, June 24, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, June 24, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, June 24, 7:30–8:30pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Morehead Planetarium educators will host a skywatching session, Views from The Durham, on Monday, June 24, 9–11pm, on the roof of The Durham Hotel (315 E Chapel Hill St). Explore the night sky through one of the telescopes while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. It’s free; visit the Facebook event page for more info. This event is cosponsored by the Innovate Your Cool Conference.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, June 25, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, June 25, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, June 25, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on June 25 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on June 26, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on June 26 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
ADF’s Movies by Movers, a dance film series celebrating the American Dance Festival, will feature Paul Taylor: Creative Domain on Wednesday, June 26, 5pm, at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr). Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, June 26, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, June 26, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, June 26, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, June 27, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, June 27, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The next movie feature in the Black Music Black Film series will be Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap, which will be shown on Thursday, June 27, 6:15pm, in Duke University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bullpen (215 Morris St). Celebrate Black Music Month by watching this documentary, which was codirected by Ice-T and Andy Baybutt in 2012. Free admission; click here for more info and to register. This film series is cosponsored by the Duke Council on Race & Ethnicity; the Center for Arts, Digital Culture and Entrepreneurship; and Innovate Your Cool.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, June 27, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, June 27, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, June 27, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, June 27, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 28, 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, June 28, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Ruby Fridays present a special ADF program featuring Michael Novak of the Paul Taylor Dance Company and dance writer and critic Suzanne Carbonneau at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr, in the Ruby Lounge) on June 28, noon–1pm. Enjoy this talk about dance and the American Dance Festival. Free admission, and lunch will be included; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, June 28, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Sit by a campfire and enjoy a lesson about nature and the outdoors at the Fourth Friday Fire in West Point on the Eno Park’s Environmental Education Pavilion (5253 N Roxboro Rd) on Friday, June 28, 7–8pm. It’s free; call 919-560-4405 for more info.
The PLAYlist Concert Series features dance music, including merengue, son, cha cha, and salsa by Ricardo Diquez y la Orquesta Trópico on Friday, June 28, 7–9pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Don’t forget your lawn chair/blanket, plus $$$ for the food trucks. Free admission; call 919-794-8194 or click here to check for upcoming events.
The Fresh Fruit Dance Party will be held at the Durham Fruit & Produce Co (305 S Dillard St) on Friday, June 28, 10pm–2am. DJ Halo will spin funk, soul, afro beat, latin, disco, house, and boogie. Free admission (age 21+); click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 29 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!) Check durhamfarmersmarket.com or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 29, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 29, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, June 29, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Celebrate National Pollinator Month at a Pollinator Party, which will be held on Saturday, June 29, noon–4pm, at Honeygirl Meadery (105 Hood St, #6). Pick up some free pollinator plant seeds and buy Durham Bee City stickers and locally sourced honey products. Free admission; call 919-399-3056 or visit the Facebook event page for more info. This event is cosponsored by the Mr Cheesesteak Food Truck, Beehive Yourself, Keep Durham Beautiful, Durham Master Gardeners, and Toxic Free NC.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, June 29, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; write to cassandra.bennett@durhamnc.gov for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, June 29, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
The 2019 Piedmont Laureate David Menconi will lead a discussion about Durham’s Bluesy History on Saturday, June 29, 2–3:30pm, at the South Regional Library (4505 S Alston Ave). The poet will be joined by local historians, Darrell Stover, Glenn Hinson, and Bill Phillips, and they”ll talk about musicians from the 1930s on up, including Blind Boy Fuller, Rev Gary Davis, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee. Piedmont bluesman Lightnin’ Wells will play some of the iconic music that this area is known for. Free admission; call 919-560-7410 or click here for more info.
That Church Life, Teresa B Howell’s drama about redemption, will be performed at Hillside High School (3727 Fayetteville St) on Saturday, June 29, 7pm. The story focuses on three young women who have survived challenges, including domestic violence and drug addiction. They deal with their challenges on the way to finding their way back to their faith. Tickets are $20, $30 VIP; click here for more info.
The Autumn Rainey Quartet (Autumn Rainey on vocals, Sean Mason on piano, Jason Foureman on bass, and Kobie Watkins on drums), along with special guest, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, will appear in concert on Saturday, June 29, 7pm, at the Durham Jazz Workshop/Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club (4608 Industry Ln, off Fayetteville Rd and MLK Parkway). Call 919-486-5299 or click here for ticket info.
Singer-songwriter Danny Smith will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, June 29, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, June 29, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
The Summer Soulstice at West End series features smooth R&B by Ally J on Saturday, June 29, 9pm–midnight, at the West End Wine Bar (601 W Main St). Tickets are $10, $12 at the door; click here for more info.
Reggae on the Roof will feature Selector B Steady and DJ Algoriddim spinning classics on vinyl on Sunday, June 30, noon–5pm, at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Free admission, but you might be required to buy a snack or beverage. Call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
ADF’s Movies by Movers, a collection of short films being run alongside the American Dance Festival, will be screened at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, June 30, 2pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info.
Michael Osacky will give a talk on The History of Vintage Baseball Cards and Sports Memorabilia at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) on Sunday, June 30, 2:30–4pm. Learn how to appraise your memorabilia and take a look at part of Osacky’s collection. You can also take some of your items and get a casual verbal appraisal. Free admission; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Pinecone invites young musicians to the Youth Bluegrass Jam at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Sunday, June 30, 2:30–4pm. Take your acoustic instrument—fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, or bass—and join in. Everyone will start out slowly and iwll go over the featured songs; if you have a favorite song, bring it! Afterwards, the group will relax with treats from the Locopops Dessert Café. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Lovin’ Goddess Garden and Reign Xpertise present the Crown Loving Fashion Show on Sunday, June 30, 4–8pm, and Soul Good Vegan Café (4125 Durham–Chapel Hill Blvd/Hwy 15-501). Enjoy an evening of poetry, live music, storytelling, tribal-face and live painting, and a fashion show. Take 2 yards of your favorite fabric (or borrow some at the event) and learn how to do head wraps. Vegan food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door; call 984-219-6050 or click here for more info.
The next Retro Film Series feature will be Do the Right Thing at the Carolina Theatre (309 W Morgan St) on Sunday, June 30, 7–10pm. Celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary by watching a 4K restoration of this Spike Lee classic. Tickets are $10, $8 matinee; call 919-560-3030 or click here for more info.
July 1–7
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, July 1, 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, July 1, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, July 1, 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, July 1, 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, July 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 2, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, July 2, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on July 2 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on July 3, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on July 3 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, July 3, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, July 3, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, July 3, 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 Children’s Independence Day Parade will be held on Thursday, July 4, 9:30–11am, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Families are invited to decorate their kids’ bikes, tricycles, scooters, big wheels, wagons, and strollers while DJ Piddipat plays USA-themed music. At 10:30am, join the parade around the park to patriotic marches and enjoy an icicle and tours of a City of Durham Fire Department truck afterwards. It’s free; call 919-794-8194 or click here for more info.
The 69th annual Watts Hospital-Hillandale Fourth of July Parade will begin at 10am in Oval Drive Park (2200 W Club Blvd). Neighbors and their decorated bikes, tricyles, strollers, and wagons will proceed from the corner of Oakland Ave and Club Blvd, down Club to Alabama, right on Alabama, right on Woodrow, and into Oval Park, where a community celebration will be held. It’s free; click here for more info.
The 40th annual Festival for the Eno will take place in West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Thursday, July 4 and Saturday, July 6, 10am–6pm. Enjoy a couple of days along the Eno River, with live music (80 bands on five stages), snacks and drinks from the food trucks, and craft/art displays and vendors. Admission is $35 for both days ($30 in advance), $23 for one day ($18 in advance), $11 for one day for young people ages 13 to 17, and free for those age 12 and under. Call 919-620-9099 for more info or click here for tickets and to see the schedule and lineup for entertainment. Free parking is available one mile north of the park at Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Dr; take the free shuttle bus to and from the park). Don’t park across the street at the mall; they’re very watchful and cars will be towed.
The USA vs Cuba game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP, 409 Blackwell St) will open the gates at the end of the 7th inning for the Durham Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4 (around 9pm). Durham Parks and Recreation will cohost a special program and fireworks display at game’s end. Free admission; call 919-956-2855 for more info. If you prefer to watch outside of the ballpark, try the grassy area behind Diamond View 3, Burt's Bees (outside of the North Deck), the Tobacco Road Sports Café, and Ponysaurus. Watching from the parking decks will not be allowed.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on July 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.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, July 5, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, July 5, 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 Brightleaf Summer Concert Series presents jazzy pop/rock by the Will McBride Group on Friday, July 5, 7–9pm, in Brightleaf Square (Gregson and Main Sts). Free admission; no outside food, drinks, or coolers are allowed. Call 919-682-9229 or click here for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, July 5, 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 Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 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 Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 6, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, July 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.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, July 6, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Preservation Durham and The Nasher Museum are partnering to sponsor the Durham Mural Bike Tour. On Saturday, July 6, arrive at 9:45am (kids are strongly encouraged to wear helmets) on the corner of Hunt and Foster Sts. Everyone will take off from the Durham Farmers Market at 10am, and you’ll ride throughout downtown Durham viewing murals and learning the stories behind them. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
This second and final day of Festival for the Eno is Saturday, July 6, 10am–6pm, in West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd). Enjoy a day along the Eno River, with live music (35 bands on four stages), snacks and drinks from the food trucks, and craft/art displays and vendors. Admission is $23 ($18 in advance), $11 for young people ages 13 to 17, and free for those age 12 and under. Call 919-620-9099 for more info or click here for tickets and to see the schedule and lineup for entertainment. Free parking is available one mile north of the park at Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Dr; take the free shuttle bus to and from the park). Don’t park across the street at the mall; they’re very watchful and cars will be towed.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, July 6, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; write to cassandra.bennett@durhamnc.gov for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, July 6, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, July 6, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
The next Patchwork Market will be held on Sunday, July 7, noon–4pm, at Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave). See small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items at this indoor market. Free admission; visit their Facebook page for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, July 7, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on July 7, 5–8pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
July 8–14
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, July 8, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, July 8, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, July 8, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, July 8, 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 Jambalaya Soul Academy’s next Writing & Performance Workshop will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, July 8, 6:30–8:30pm. Spoken-word artist Dasan Ahanu will be the facilitator. Free admission; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, July 8, 7:30–8:30pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, July 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 9, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, July 9, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on July 9 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on July 10, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on July 10 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, July 10, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, July 10, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, July 10, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, July 11, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, July 11, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, July 11, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Contact Officer Steve Hall at 929-560-4404, x29250 or click here for more info.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, July 11, 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, July 11, 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, July 11, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, July 11, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on July 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.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, July 12, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 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 Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 13, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, July 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.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, July 13, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
A new weekly series, Meet the Artists, will feature teen entrepreneurs, Mitchell and Milton from MDUO Creations, at Cecy's Gallery (417 Foster St) on Saturday, June 1, 9am–1pm. See the young designers’ Durham-themed gear, and enjoy the conversation, coffee, and snacks. Free admission; call 919-908-0031 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Preservation Durham’s Tobacco History Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, July 13; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of Durham Central Park (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. Learn about Durham’s place in the history of the tobacco industry. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, July 13, 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, July 13, 10am. Contact the District 4 Substation (2945 S Miami Blvd, Suite 135, in the shopping center near TW Alexander Dr) at 919-560-4415 for more info.
The theme for this month’s History Hike will be Humans and the River at the West Point on the Eno Amphitheater (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, June 1, 10am–noon. Learn how people have changed the river, and in turn, how the river has changed people. Join a 3-mile hike and explore the floodplain (expect two water crossings; this hike is best for people age 10 and up. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info. This is a rain-or-shine event.
The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham will sponsor a Criminal Justice Discussion Series at Asbury United Methodist Church (806 Clarendon St) on Saturday, June 1, 1–2:30pm. Justice-involved neighbors will talk about and offer solutions for community advocacy toward a more fair and equitable judicial system. Free admission; call 919-864-2162 for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, July 13, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; write to cassandra.bennett@durhamnc.gov for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, July 13, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Singer-songwriters Kent Dixon and Neil Allen will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, June 1, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, July 13, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
Join the 75-minute Pauli Murray Walking Tour on Sunday, June 2, 10–11:30am, starting at the Pauli Murray House (906 Carroll St). Explore the West End and learn about the area’s history of racial segregation, entrepreneurship, and social justice. Tickets range from $12 to $20, free for kids; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Durham Beat and Locopops cohost a live music and local art market, The Beat Market, at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd), on Sunday, June 2, noon–4pm. Enjoy some ice cream and pops, or a snack from a food truck, enter raffles, and support local artists! Free admission; don’t forget your blanket and lawn chair. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The next Patchwork Market will be held on Sunday, June 2, noon–4pm, at Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave). See small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items at this indoor market. Free admission; visit their Facebook page for more info.
Reggae on the Roof will feature Selector B Steady and DJ Algoriddim spinning classics on vinyl on Sunday, June 2, noon–5pm, at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Free admission, but you might be required to buy a snack or beverage. Call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, June 2, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery. Visit their Facebook event page for more info.
The Durham County Library’s Books Among Friends Book Sale continues on Sunday, June 2, 1–4pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, next to Sears). You can buy books of all types for $10 per bag. Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on June 2, 5–8pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
Enjoy (and/or participate) in some live music, poetry/spoken word, comedy, and rap during Open Mic Night at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St) on Sunday, June 2, 7–9pm. Free admission; sign up as soon as you arrive if you want to take the stage. Click here for more info.
July 15–21
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, July 15, 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, July 15, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, July 15, 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, July 15, 7–8:30pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, July 16, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 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, July 16, 6–7:30pm, at the American Underground (201 W Main St, Suite 100). Technology enthusiasts and professionals are invited to network and to help expand the Triangle’s black tech startup ecosystem. Free admission; click here to RSVP.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 16, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
The Durham Voices Creative Writing Group will meet on Tuesday, June 4, 6:30pm, at the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln). Share your work with other writers and give critiques on works-in-progress. It’s free; call 919-560-0268 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, July 16, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The next meeting of the Durham Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 7–9pm, in North Carolina Central University’s Alfonso Elder Student Union, Room 136 (Fayetteville and Nelson Sts). The theme of this month’s meeting will be “Learn About Participatory Budgeting.” Click here to visit the BPAC website; see the agenda for last month’s meeting below.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on July 16, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on July 17, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on July 17 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Enjoy Health and Happiness: A Storytelling Series on Living Your Potential at WeWork (110 Corcoran St, 5th floor) on Wednesday, June 5, 5:30pm. Listen to uplifting and inspirational stories of courage and positivity. It’s free; call 919-412-9599 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, July 17, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, July 17, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next meeting of the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society will be held at the OWASA Community Center (400 Jones Ferry Rd, in Carrboro) on Wednesday, June 5, 7–9pm. Ann Myhre will give a talk about Daniel Bills: A Man for His Time and Place (Bills was her Quaker 4th great-grandfather). Myhre will tell the story behind her research. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, July 17, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, July 18, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, July 18, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, July 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 Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on July 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.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, July 19, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, June 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 Brightleaf Summer Concert Series presents pop, R&B, and beach music by the Ginger Thompson Band on Friday, June 7, 7–9pm, in Brightleaf Square (Gregson and Main Sts). Free admission; no outside food, drinks, or coolers are allowed. Call 919-682-9229 or click here for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, June 7, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 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 Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 20, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, July 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.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, July 20, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
A new weekly series, Meet the Artists, will feature Amanda McClure and her Manda Panda candles, scrubs, and other natural products, at Cecy's Gallery (417 Foster St) on Saturday, June 8, 9am–1pm. See the young designers’ Durham-themed gear, and enjoy the conversation, coffee, and snacks. Free admission; call 919-908-0031 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, July 20, 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.
Preservation Durham’s Civil Rights History Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, July 20; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. Learn about Durham’s place in the history of civil rights and African-American empowerment. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
Downtown Durham Inc invites Durhamites to shop downtown on 2nd Saturday, June 8, 11am–3pm. Most stores will have special incentives. Click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, July 20, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; write to cassandra.bennett@durhamnc.gov for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, July 20, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
The Dogwood Blossom Band will give a free acoustic concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, June 8, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, July 20, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
Reggae on the Roof will feature Selector B Steady and DJ Algoriddim spinning classics on vinyl on Sunday, June 9, noon–5pm, at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Free admission, but you might be required to buy a snack or beverage. Call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, June 9, 8pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
July 22–28
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, June 10, 11–11:45am. You’ll get to see the stage from all different angles, take a walk across the Mildred & Dillard Teer Stage, see the backstage preparation area, and enjoy the view of downtown Durham from the BlueCross BlueShield Atrium lobby. It’s free; write to Jacob Holland at jholland@dpacnc.com to reserve your spot.
The next Altered Book and Papercraft Meetup will be held at The Scrap Exchange (2050 Chapel Hill Rd, in the Lakewood Shopping Center) on Monday, June 10, 4:30–6:30pm. Make paper-based crafts and learn how to create works of art and whimsical items from old books. It’s free; call 919-213-1278 or click here for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, July 22, 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, July 22, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, July 22, 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 Jambalaya Soul Academy’s next Writing & Performance Workshop will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, June 10, 6:30–8:30pm. Spoken-word artist Dasan Ahanu will be the facilitator. Free admission; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, July 22, 7:30–8:30pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Morehead Planetarium educators will host a skywatching session, Views from The Durham, on Monday, June 10, 9–11pm, on the roof of The Durham Hotel (315 E Chapel Hill St). Look through one of the telescopes and see if you can spot the tail end of the Perseid meteor showers. 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, July 23, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 23, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
An Introduction to Puppetry Class (for adults) will be offered at The584 (116 E Main St, Studio 2G) on Tuesday, June 11, 6:30pm. Learn from Jeghetto, our local puppet master, how to manipulate his puppet creations and learn about the different styles of puppetry. The cost is $10; call 919-973-2565 for more info and to find out about additional classes.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, July 23, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The next Periodic Tables science talk will feature The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of Genetic Ancestry Testing at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Tuesday, May 7, 7–8pm. Duke professor Dr Charmaine Royal will explore some of the scientific, ethical, and social implications of genetic ancestry testing, especially those tests you can take online. Admission is $5; click here for more info. UPDATE
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on July 23, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on July 24, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on July 24 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, July 24, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, July 24, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, July 24, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, July 25, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, July 25, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, July 25, 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, July 25, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Lounge Doctors will give a free concert of rock, blues, and jazz on Thursday, June 13, 6:30–8:30pm, on the American Tobacco Down Under Patio (406 Blackwell St). The patio is adjacent to the Crowe Building; click here for more info.
Thursdays Live on the Patio will feature rock and soul with the Wiley Fosters on May 9, 7–9pm, at Unscripted (202 N Corcoran St). Free admission; call 984-329-9500 for more info. UPDATE
Movie Loft presents a screening of “Smooth Talk,” a 1985 coming-of-age thriller, at the Shadowbox (900 E Club Blvd, Unit 2200D) on Thursday, May 9, 7pm. Enjoy snacks and music by a DJ (featuring underground-ladies-of-the-80s), followed by the movie at 8pm. Free admission; donations will be appreciated and you can take your own snacks and beverages if you like. Call 919-964-3940 or click here for more info. UPDATE
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, July 25, 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.
Pianist/composer Eric Hirsh, his band, and special invited guests will play two sets of introspective, contemporary jazz at Arcana (331 W Main St) on Thursday, June 13, 8pm. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, July 25, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on July 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.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, July 26, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, June 14, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 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 Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 27, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, July 27 in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, July 27, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
A new weekly series, Meet the Artists, will feature the owners of Cricket Forge (formerly Vega Metals), at Cecy's Gallery (417 Foster St) on Saturday, June 15, 9am–1pm. Learn how they created the Durham 150 bull sculpture and what the future holds for Cricket Forge, and enjoy the conversation, coffee, and snacks. Free admission; call 919-908-0031 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Preservation Durham’s Architecture and the Urban Landscape Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, July 27; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of Durham Central Park (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
Rachel Goodwin will lead Nasher Creates: Sketching in the Galleries on Saturday, June 15, 10:15am–12:15pm, at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr). Drawing materials will be supplied and participants will get a brief lesson and demonstration on various ways to respond to the art on display, followed by a drawing session where the participants can choose exhibits from the galleries to base their sketches on. Free with Museum admission ($7, $5 seniors (age 65+), $4 non-Duke students with student ID; free for young people age 17 and under, Duke students, faculty, and staff with DukeCard or Duke Medicine ID). Call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info.
PineCone’s monthly Bluegrass/Americana/Old-Time Jam will be held at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St) on Saturday, June 15, 1–3pm. Acoustic musicians are welcome to take their instruments and sit in. Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, July 27, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; write to cassandra.bennett@durhamnc.gov for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, July 27, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Folk/bluegrass band Up Cane Creek will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, June 15, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, July 27, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
The Jambalaya Soul Slam’s annual Newbie Poetry Slam will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Saturday, June 15, 8pm. This month’s featured will be Brittany Barbee, and this session is especially set up for first-timers. Admission is $10; call 919-539-6227 or click here for more info.
Enjoy (and/or participate) in some live music, poetry/spoken word, comedy, and rap during Open Mic Night at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St) on Sunday, June 16, 7–9pm. Free admission; sign up as soon as you arrive if you want to take the stage. Click here for more info.
July 29–August 4
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 17, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). Contact Becky Winders at rmwinders@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, July 29, 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, July 29, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, July 29, 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, July 30, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 30, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, July 30, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on July 30 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on July 31, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on July 31 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, June 31, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, July 31, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, July 31, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, July 31, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, August 1, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, August 1, 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, August 1, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Nance, with Frank Mayson and Forrest Isn’t Dead, will give a free rap concert on Thursday, June 20, 6:30–8:30pm, on the American Tobacco Down Under Patio (406 Blackwell St). The patio is adjacent to the Crowe Building; click here for more info.
Thursdays Live on the Patio will feature vintage jazz with Tea Cup Gin on May 16, 7–9pm, at Unscripted (202 N Corcoran St). Free admission; call 984-329-9500 for more info. UPDATE
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, August 1, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 1, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 2, 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, August 2, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Ruby Fridays present ADA: Michelle Dorrance at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr, in the Ruby Lounge) on June 21, noon–1pm. Hear from one of the principal performers from the American Dance Festival. Free admission; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, June 21, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on June 21, 6–8pm (or until 9, 10, or 11, depending on the venue). Make the round of participating downtown (and nearby) venues, including the Durham Arts Council, Through This Lens, Pleaides Gallery, The Carrack, the Scrap Exchange, the artists at Golden Belt, etc. Click here for more info.
The Brightleaf Summer Concert Series presents “world acousticana” music by Craicdown on Friday, June 21, 7–9pm, in Brightleaf Square (Gregson and Main Sts). Free admission; no outside food, drinks, or coolers are allowed. Call 919-682-9229 or click here for more info.
Movie Loft presents a screening of “Main Street,” a fictional story of crime and corruption set in 1990s Durham, at the Shadowbox (900 E Club Blvd, Unit 2200D) on Friday, June 21, 7pm. Enjoy snacks and music from Durham, followed by the movie at 8pm. Free admission; donations will be appreciated and you can take your own snacks and beverages if you like. Call 919-964-3940 or click here for more info.
The Devin Frazier Septet (Collin Williams on alto sax, Matthew York on tenor sax, Tyler Perske on trumpet, Isaac Viars on trombone, Devin Frazier on guitar, Kevin Beardsley on bass, and Dorien Dotson on drums) will appear in concert on Friday, June 21, 8pm, at the Durham Jazz Workshop/Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club (4608 Industry Ln, off Fayetteville Rd and MLK Parkway). Tickets are $15, $10 for students; call 919-486-5299 or click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 3 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 3, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, August 3, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, August 3, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Join the 75-minute Pauli Murray Walking Tour on Saturday, June 22, 10–11:30am, starting at the Pauli Murray House (906 Carroll St). Explore the West End and learn about the area’s history of racial segregation, entrepreneurship, and social justice. Tickets range from $12 to $20, free for kids; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, August 3, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; write to cassandra.bennett@durhamnc.gov for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, August 3, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Expressive duet The Parsons will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, June 22, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, August 3, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
The Living Arts Collective’s 4th Sunday Salsa Social will be held on June 23 at 410 W Geer St; there will be two sets of music, starting at 3:30pm. This all-ages event will feature local music legends Orquesta Gardel; feel free to dance to lively Afro-Cuban music or simply relax on a couch. Admission is on a sliding scale from $7 to $25; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, August 5, 7–8:30pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
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