August 30–September 5
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, August 30, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on August 30, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, August 30, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, August 30, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Oxente, the community-based Brazilian drum ensemble, will be rehearsing in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Monday, August 30, 7–8pm. Anyone interested in the music, dance, and culture of Brazil are invited (don’t forget your blanket/lawn chair(s)). Click here to learn more about Oxente.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, August 31, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, August 31 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
Discover Durham is cohosting the Durham Hospitality Job Fair on Tuesday, August 31, 2–5pm, at the Durham Convention Center (301 W Morgan St). You’ll be able to park for free at the Durham Centre across the street (be sure to keep your parking ticket with you for validation). If you have put together a resumé, see if you can put it on a thumb drive—NC Works will be there and can print out copies for free. You’ll be able to meet employers from 40+ hospitality-related businesses (attractions, eateries, and accommodations) and apply for a variety of full- and part-time jobs; some interviews will be held right on the spot. Don’t forget your mask.
Here are some of the businesses that will be in attendance; click here for more info: Alley Twenty Six, Aloft Durham Downtown, Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken, Beyú Caffe, Blue Corn Cafe, Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria, Boricua Soul, Bull City Burger and Brewery/Pompieri Pizza/Bull City Solera and Taproom, California Pizza Kitchen, Carolina Theatre, Dead Broke Horse Farm, DPAC, Duke Regional Hospital, Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Durham Convention Center, The Durham Hotel, Durham Marriott City Center, Eastcut Sandwich Bar, Giorgios Hospitality Group, GrubDurham/Nosh, Hilton Durham near Duke University, Indulge Catering, Jimmy John’s, Local 22 Kitchen & Bar, Luna Rotisserie, Marco’s 530 Italian and Asian Pasta House, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Parker and Otis, Pie Pushers, Rhino Sports and Entertainment Services, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Springhill Suites Durham City View, Suite Four, Summit Hospitality, Unscripted Hotel, Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Zambrero, and Zweli’s.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, August 31, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on August 31, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on August 31 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, August 31, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, September 1, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on September 1 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!) Free parking is available above the park in the Measurement Incorporated parking lot on Morris St, and also in the Historic Durham Bulls Athletic Park parking lot around the corner on Corporate St. Click here for the latest info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 1, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, September 1, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.
Sheer Social will host Social Media & Live Streaming: What’s New on Wednesday, September 1, 6–7:30pm. Alice Fuller has invited some of the web’s most influential social-media streamers, and they’ll be sharing useful information about YouTube, Twitch, and other livestreaming platforms. Click here for more info and to get your free ticket.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Wednesday, September 1, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, September 1, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.
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, September 1, 7–9pm. The topic will be Why the Scots-Irish Immigrated to America.. The public can attend the live event and members can choose to attend in person or via Zoom. Click here for more info.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 2, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Durham Public Schools will hold a Job Fair at NC Works (1105 S Briggs Ave) on Thursday, September 2, 10am–noon. Some of the jobs looking to be filled will include:
Click here to register and to upload your resumé, if you have one. If you can’t attend, contact Risa Foster at 919-560-6880 or Risa.L.Foster@nccommerce.com for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, September 2, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, September 2, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
Durham Community Engagement will host Anatomy of a Variant: A Community Conversation on the Effects of COVID-19 Variant in our Community on Thursday, September 2, 6pm. Click here to watch on their Facebook page. Durham Community Engagement is a division of the City of Durham’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Department.
City of Durham and Durham County staff members of the #EngageDurham team will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, September 2, 6–7:30pm. Residents of southeast Durham are invited to join the conversation about development in the area and to see the draft Southeast Durham Focus Area Recommendations. Visit the website and formulate your questions; you can also learn more by clicking here to take a survey. Click here to register for and attend the Zoom meeting.
The Hayti Heritage Center (804 Old Fayetteville St, at Lakewood) will host an Artist Reception for Craig Cutright & Whitney Stanley on Thursday, September 2, 6–8pm. The artists have completed works that were commissioned by the Fayetteville Street Fellows Project and curated by Gail Belvett. Violinist David Scott will provide the musical entertainment. Free admission; be sure to wear a face mask. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Don't Waste Durham’s next Reducing Waste in Durham Public Schools Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 2, 6:30–7:30pm. Share your ideas on ways to improve trash management, recycling, and composting in the schools. Click here to attend this Zoom meeting.
Woolly’s Big Blues Jam will be held at The House restaurant (4310 S Miami Blvd) on Thursday, September 2, 6:30–10pm. Amps and drums will be shared; musicians just need to take their own instruments. Dancing will be encouraged; free admission. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Thursday, September 2, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
The Bipeds Present: Shadowbox Session #8 on Thursday, September 2, 8pm, at Shadowbox Studio (2200-D Dominion St). Enjoy this monthly dance and music series that features a diverse range of performers who work together to create a collaborative experience. Curtis Eller, Dan Datiles, Jessi Knight, Dana Livermore, Tatiana Philips, and Stacy Wolfson will be some of the featured artists for this month. A donation of $10 is suggested; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 3, where people in need can receive help from 10:30 to 11:30am, while supplies last. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Click here if you can volunteer from 8am to 2pm; call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on September 3, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, September 3, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, September 3, 5–7pm, at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr). This new open-air space is a good setting for musicians to participate in this jam session in front of an appreciative audience. Musicians can simply join in or click here to fill out a form. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Friday, September 3, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Durham Central Park’s PLAYlist Concert Series continues with A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring an all-star cast of musicians, including CJ Baker (drums), JC Martin (guitar), Peanut (bass), Al Strong (trumpet), Collin Williams (sax), Brendan Williams (keyboards), Brevan Hampden (percussion), and vocals by Mercel Anderson and Nathan Harris in the park (501 Foster St) on Friday, September 3, 7–10pm. WNCU/90.7fm will start simulcasting at 7, choreographer Darian Moore will lead a dance lesson at 7:30, and the concert will start at 8. Click here for more info and to get your free ticket.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 4 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 4, 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, September 4, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Art Market, featuring crafts vendors and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee Sts (across the street from the Durham Farmers Market) on Saturday, September 4, 9am–1pm. Click here to connect with Cecy’s Gallery for more info.
Preservation Durham, the Nasher Museum, and the Museum of Durham History are partnering to cosponsor the Durham Mural Bike Tour on Saturday, September 4, 10–11:30am. It’s free; click here to save your spot. The group will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (Corcoran and Parrish Sts).
Outer Loop Arts (803 Ramseur St, Suite C) will host an Open Studio on Saturday, September 4, 11am–2pm. Relax and paint a mini canvas over refreshments and conversation. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Mike D’s BBQ will host the first annual Bull City BBQ Bash at and around his shop (306 S Driver St) on Saturday, September 4, noon–5pm. Eight of the best in BBQ grillers from across the state will have their offerings scrutinized by a panel of celebrity judges. You can participate by sampling the entries in the People’s Choice tasting tent. They’ll also have food trucks, a kids’ zone, a small-business marketplace, and music on the main stage. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The LGBT Center of Raleigh will host the next Triangle Autism Discussion on Saturday, September 4, 4:30–6pm. Self- and professionally-diagnosed people with autism are welcome to attend, as well as individuals in and outside of the LGBTQ+ community. This month’s topic will be Autism Positivity. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to sign up and to attend this free Zoom event.
Father and son classic country and bluegrass duo Brian and Robert Buxton will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro Rd, in St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, September 4, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website to see the full calendar.
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The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on September 5, noon–3pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Free admission; click here to view the calendar.
The Durham Really Really Free Market is back and will take place in the Lyon Park Playground (1200 W Lakewood Ave) on Sunday, September 5, 2–4pm. Display items (household goods, clothing, toys, books, furniture, etc) that you’re willing to give away and take items that catch your eye home with you. Please do your best to wash/sanitize items. The volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves, and everyone is expected to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Visit the Facebook page for more info.
The Duke Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert will take place on the Duke East Campus Main Quad (1336 Campus Dr; park on the street in the vicinity of Baldwin Auditorium) on Sunday, September 5, 6pm. Enjoy a free concert of Broadway tunes, music from popular movies, and more. Be sure to take your lawn chair(s) and/or blankets/tarps and practice social distancing; face masks must also be worn. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
September 6–12
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, September 7, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, September 7, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, September 7 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 7, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on September 7, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on September 7 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 7, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
For now, Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its Open Meetings on first Tuesdays until they’re able to hold their in-person, weekly meetings. The next online meeting will be held on September 7, 7–9pm. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about this membership organization that celebrates both creativity and technology. Visit the Splat Space website to learn more and call 919-704-4250 or write to info@splatspace.org if you have any questions.
The next Durham City Council Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 7–10pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, September 8, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Animal Protection Society of Durham will host Behavior Live! on Wednesday, September 8, noon–12:15pm. APS’s behavior manager, Julie, will present a mix of animal behavior tips and tricks, training advice and demonstrations, enrichment activities for pets, and more during this intensive, free event. Click here to watch from their Facebook page.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on September 8 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!) Free parking is available above the park in the Measurement Incorporated parking lot on Morris St, and also in the Historic Durham Bulls Athletic Park parking lot around the corner on Corporate St. Click here for the latest info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 8, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, September 8, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.
Take your dog to the ballgame and enjoy Bark in the Park on Wednesday, September 8, 5:30pm. When you buy your ticket(s) for the Durham Bulls vs the Norfolk Tides, be sure to choose a seat in sections 124 to 134, or lawn seating. Canine ticket proceeds will be donated to the Second Chance Pet Adoption program. Click here for more info and to purchase your ticket(s).
The Boy Scouts of America/Occoneechee Council/Eno River District invites prospective scouts ages 5 to 10 to attend Cub Scout Pack 424’s Open House on Wednesday, September 8, 6:30–8pm, at Immaculata Catholic School (721 Burch Ave). Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Wednesday, September 8, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, September 8, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.
The next Monti StorySLAM will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 7:30–11:59pm, at Motorco (728 Rigsbee Ave). At this open storytelling event, anyone with a story that fits the month’s theme can get 5 minutes to tell that story. If you’d like to compete, you can fill out a form when you arrive; eight participants are chosen at random by pulling their names out of a hat. This month’s theme is Good Riddance, “celebrating stories of the people, places, and patterns we’ve (gladly) left behind.” One winner will be announced, and he or she will be invited to compete in the Monti GrandSLAM on October 2 Tickets are $12 click here to get yours from eventbrite.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 9, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
ECAC*–North Carolina’s Parent Center will host an online seminar, Parents Role in Special Education, on Thursday, September 9, noon–1:30pm. Parents of students with disabilities are invited to learn how to work with school staff to put together a good IEP (Individualized Education Plan) for their children. Get tips on how to better participate, be an advocate for your child, locate resources, and pinpoint the schools’ responsibility and obligation to work with the parents and provide the best education possible for all students. Visit the Facebook event page for more info. (Even though this meeting is set up for parents in Cabarrus, Gaston, Rowan, and Union counties, you can still attend if you’re interested in learning more about IEPs.)
* ECAC = Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, September 9, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, September 9, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
Ever heard of Boomerang Bags? It’s an idea that started in Australia in 2013, and it involves having a supply of reusable bags available in stores and other venues. People are encouraged to take them, use them, and return them for others to use; this is an excellent way of reducing single-use bags. Don’t Waste Durham will hold a Boomerang Bag Planning Meeting on Thursday, September 9, 6–7pm, about making some for local shoppers. Click here to attend this Zoom meeting.
The next District 5 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held on Thursday, September 9, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County programs and services. Click here to join at meeting time.
Woolly’s Big Blues Jam will be held at The House restaurant (4310 S Miami Blvd) on Thursday, September 9, 6:30–10pm. Amps and drums will be shared; musicians just need to take their own instruments. Dancing will be encouraged; free admission. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Thursday, September 9, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 10, where people in need can receive help from 10:30 to 11:30am, while supplies last. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Click here if you can volunteer from 8am to 2pm; call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on September 10, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
Raise Up, the NC Poor People’s Campaign, and Carolina Jews for Justice are partnering to hold Fed Up: Political Food Distribution, a food giveaway, in the Lakewood Shopping Center (2000 Chapel Hill Rd) on Friday, September 10, 11am–1pm. Food boxes (nonperishables and fresh produce) will be distributed. You can drive up, pop the trunk, and a box will be placed inside. Visit the Facebook page for more info, and click here if you can help out as a volunteer or financial donor.
The DPS Foundation, Durham Public Schools, and Crayons2Calculators will cohost the Durham Public Schools Beginning Teacher Back-to-School Bash on Friday, September 10, 3–5pm, at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd). First- and second-year beginning teachers are invited to enjoy food, music, fun, and prizes (raffles every 30 minutes). Don’t forget your mask; click here to reserve your spot.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, September 10, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, September 10, 5–7pm, at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr). This new open-air space is a good setting for musicians to participate in this jam session in front of an appreciative audience. Musicians can simply join in or click here to fill out a form. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Hayti Heritage Center and the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice are cohosting the online Durham première of “My Name Is Pauli Murray” on Friday, September 10, 6:45pm. This documentary film presents a multidimensional portrait of African-American attorney, writer, social-justice advocate, and Episcopal priest, Pauli Murray, who was born in Durham but had a huge impact on the world. Click here to register for this free virtual event.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Friday, September 10, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 11 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, September 11, 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, September 11, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
Cole Mill Road Church of Christ (1617 Cole Mill Rd) will host a Book Exchange on Saturday, September 11, 9am–noon. Drop off books that are in good condition that you’re tired of and take home some new reading material for the upcoming curl-up-with-a-book months. They’ll have a large selection of kids’ books, biographies, cookbooks, and more. You don’t have to donate in order to receive; if you do have books to donate, please contact Jo Wall at 813-503-3562 or jowall3813@gmail.com.
The Durham Art Market, featuring crafts vendors and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee Sts (across the street from the Durham Farmers Market) on Saturday, September 11, 9am–1pm. Click here to connect with Cecy’s Gallery for more info.
Preservation Durham will host its Tobacco History Walking Tour on 10am on Saturday, September 11, 10–11:30am, and learn about Durham’s place in the history of the tobacco industry. It’s free; click here for more info and to register (only 10 people will be allowed per tour). The group will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (Corcoran and Parrish Sts).
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held on Saturday, September 11, 10am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County programs and services. Click here to join at meeting time.
The next District 4 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held on Saturday, September 11, 10am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County programs and services. Click here to join at meeting time.
A “Remember and Hope” Interfaith Vigil Commemorating September 11 will be held at Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Dr) on Saturday, September 11, 10am. Faith leaders from across the campus will lead a vigil on the Chapel steps beginning at 10:04, consisting of prayer, readings, and silent reflection; visitors of all (or no) faiths are welcome. Don’t forget your face mask. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Jewels Outreach will host Jewels Farmers Market on Saturday, September 11, 10am–noon, at the Kipp Charter School (1107 Holloway St). Please wear a mask and then pop open the trunk of your vehicle for the volunteers who will place a box of fresh fruits and vegetables inside.
White Rock Baptist Church (3400 Fayetteville St) will have their monthly Community Food Distribution on Saturday, September 11, 11am–1pm. Drive up on the Fisher Development side of the church. Click here for more info
ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Neighborhood Food Pantry giveaway in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, September 11, 2–4pm (while supplies last). You can pop open the trunk and they’ll place the box inside. Click here to view events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is located at 5122 Revere Rd).
The Bull City Roundup and Suite Four will cohost the next Bull City Roundup Food Truck Rodeo & Vendor Market (1980s/’90s edition) on Saturday, September 11, 2–10pm, at 506 E Ramseur St. Enjoy live music, good food, and shopping with local vendors and craftspersons. Free admission; click here to get your free ticket. When you get there, you can pay $5 for a Short Wait Pass if the line is too long for your liking, and you must have a proper ID (age 21+) to access the Adult Zone (first 50 guests are free, $10 after that). If you’d like to participate as a vendor for a future event, write to TheBullCityRoundup@gmail.com.
Jay’s Italian Ice will host NC Sugar Rush 2021 in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Saturday, September 11, 2:30–7:30pm. Take your lawn chair(s) and see if you can choose a sweet dessert from among 20+ dessert vendors all in one place. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Downtown Durham Inc invites everyone to come out for The Streetery on Saturday, September 11, 5–9pm, in the area of the Van Alen apartments and Mangum 555 near Jackie Robinson Blvd. Relax and enjoy the music of DJ Piddipat and food/beverage vendors including Ama’Gees Jamaican Cuisine, Bottom of the Fox Farms, Bull City Ciderworks, Epic Vegan, Honeygirl Meadery, Munchilove, Spaceway Brewing, and The Wine Feed. Be sure to visit the downtown shops, galleries, and eateries while they’re open. Visit DDI’s website for more info.
Baba’s Rising Sons will lead an African dance class as part of the Fall 2021 Master Class Pop-up Series at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (4907 Garrett Rd) on Saturday, September 11, 6–8pm. The class fee is $20; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The versatile Dogwood Blossom Band will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro Rd, in St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, September 11, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website to see the full calendar.
A special program, Grant Us Peace: Music and Readings Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, will be held in Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Dr) on Saturday, September 11, 7:30–8:45pm. Duke Chapel musicians (Duke Chapel Schola Cantorum, singers; Chapel organist/pianist Christopher Jacobson; and conductor Zebulon M Highben) and the Ciompi Quartet will perform pieces with themes of remembrance interwoven with poetic commentary. Free admission; don’t forget your face mask. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
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The Black Farmers Market NC will host the Black Farmers Market at 930 Franklin St, on the Golden Belt campus, on Sunday, September 12, 1–4pm. Buy fresh produce and support Southern black farmers; visit the Facebook page for more info.
September 13–19
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, September 13, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on September 13, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held on Monday, September 13, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County programs and services. Click here to register for the next meeting.
Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, September 13, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, September 13, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Oxente, the community-based Brazilian drum ensemble, will be rehearsing in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Monday, September 13, 7–8pm. Anyone interested in the music, dance, and culture of Brazil are invited (don’t forget your blanket/lawn chair(s)). Click here to learn more about Oxente.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, September 14, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, September 14, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, September 14 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 14, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on September 14, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on September 14 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 14, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, September 15, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Multimedia artist and educator Alison Kysia will present 99 Clay Vessels: The Muslim Women Storytelling Project on Wednesday, September 15, noon–1pm. This virtual event will explore the stories of Muslim women healing from bigotry that arose (and in many cases continued) after 9/11. The stories will be accompanied by visual art, recitation, and poetry, which will all culminate in a website that will serve as an educational resource, source for healing, and archive. This free event is cosponsored by the Duke University Center for International and Global Studies, the Duke Islamic Center, and Duke’s John Hope Franklin Center. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and be sure to click on the “Join Event” button on the right-hand side at noon.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on September 15 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Free parking is available above the park in the Measurement Incorporated parking lot on Morris St, and also in the Historic Durham Bulls Athletic Park parking lot around the corner on Corporate St. Click here for the latest info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 15, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, September 15, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.
The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People PAC will host their 2021 Durham Municipal Election Endorsed Candidate Town Hall on Wednesday, September 15, 6pm. Meet and ask questions of the candidates the Committee is endorsing during this virtual meeting. Click here at 6 to join the discussion.
Don't Waste Durham’s next Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 6:30–7:30pm. Share your ideas about reducing consumer waste through recycling and reuse. Click here to attend this Zoom meeting.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Wednesday, September 15, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, September 15, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 16, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, September 16, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, September 16, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
Woolly’s Big Blues Jam will be held at The House restaurant (4310 S Miami Blvd) on Thursday, September 16, 6:30–10pm. Amps and drums will be shared; musicians just need to take their own instruments. Dancing will be encouraged; free admission. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Thursday, September 16, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 17, where people in need can receive help from 10:30 to 11:30am, while supplies last. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Click here if you can volunteer from 8am to 2pm; call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on September 17, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, September 17, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The Third Friday event, The Mix at Durham Station, is back with DJ Piddipat at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St) on September 17, 3:30–6:30pm. Enjoy cool tunes and feel free to dance while observing proper social distancing. This music series is made possible by a partnership of Downtown Durham Inc and GoDurham. (DJ Piddipat is patricia A murray, publisher of the Durham Skywriter; write to durhamskywriter@gmail.com for more info.)
Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, September 17, 5–7pm, at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr). This new open-air space is a good setting for musicians to participate in this jam session in front of an appreciative audience. Musicians can simply join in or click here to fill out a form. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Indie Strings will give a free Outdoor Concert in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Friday, September 17, 6–8pm, with special guest performer Pierce Freelon. Indie Strings is a local community orchestra made up of adults of all skill levels who simply love to play. During this concert, they’ll be raising money for music scholarships and instruments for Durham Public Schools string students. Don’t forget your lawn chair(s) and face mask(s) just in case.
Celebrate Third Friday @ The Fruit (305 S Dillard St) on September 17, 6pm–1am and Sunday, September 19, noon–5pm with live music, DJs spinning at Fresca After Hours, body painting with the Carolina Body Arts Collective (plus art by local tattoo artists), AMPBULL Studio’s fashion show, storytelling with GRIT, a listening party with the Northside Rocky Experience, hiphop musical chairs and other games, food trucks, and more. The folks from Bridges Pointe will be there for Sickle Cell Awareness Month, sharing information. Free admission; click here to see the full schedule and to get your ticket(s) in advance. Don’t forget your face mask.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Friday, September 17, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 18 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) 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, September 18, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, September 18, 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 Art Market, featuring crafts vendors and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee Sts (across the street from the Durham Farmers Market) on Saturday, September 18, 9am–1pm. Click here to connect with Cecy’s Gallery for more info.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held on Saturday, September 18, 9:30am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County programs and services. Click here to join at meeting time.
Acoustic duo Ace & T-Bone (Peter Laiosa and Trey Marchant) will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro Rd, in St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, September 18, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website to see the full calendar.
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The Third Friday @ The Fruit (305 S Dillard St) celebration continues on Sunday, September 19, noon–5pm (see Friday’s listing). Free admission; click here to see the full schedule and to get your ticket(s) in advance. Don’t forget your face mask.
September 20–26
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, September 20, noon–1pm. Click here for more info and to attend this Zoom meeting.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, September 20, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on September 20, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, September 20, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, September 20, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Oxente, the community-based Brazilian drum ensemble, will be rehearsing in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Monday, September 20, 7–8pm. Anyone interested in the music, dance, and culture of Brazil are invited (don’t forget your blanket/lawn chair(s)). Click here to learn more about Oxente.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, September 21, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, September 21, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, September 21 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 21, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on September 21, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on September 21 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 21, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, September 22, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Animal Protection Society of Durham will host Behavior Live! on Wednesday, September 22, noon–12:15pm. APS’s behavior manager, Julie, will present a mix of animal behavior tips and tricks, training advice and demonstrations, enrichment activities for pets, and more during this intensive, free event. Click here to watch from their Facebook page.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on September 22 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!) Free parking is available above the park in the Measurement Incorporated parking lot on Morris St, and also in the Historic Durham Bulls Athletic Park parking lot around the corner on Corporate St. Click here for the latest info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 22, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, September 22, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Wednesday, September 22, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, September 22, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 23, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, September 23, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, September 23, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
Woolly’s Big Blues Jam will be held at The House restaurant (4310 S Miami Blvd) on Thursday, September 23, 6:30–10pm. Amps and drums will be shared; musicians just need to take their own instruments. Dancing will be encouraged; free admission. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Thursday, September 23, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 24, where people in need can receive help from 10:30 to 11:30am, while supplies last. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Click here if you can volunteer from 8am to 2pm; call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Raise Up, the NC Poor People’s Campaign, and Carolina Jews for Justice are partnering to hold Fed Up: Political Food Distribution, a food giveaway, in the Lakewood Shopping Center (2000 Chapel Hill Rd) on Friday, September 24, 11am–1pm. Food boxes (nonperishables and fresh produce) will be distributed. You can drive up, pop the trunk, and a box will be placed inside. Visit the Facebook page for more info, and click here if you can help out as a volunteer or financial donor.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on September 24, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, September 24, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, September 24, 5–7pm, at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr). This new open-air space is a good setting for musicians to participate in this jam session in front of an appreciative audience. Musicians can simply join in or click here to fill out a form. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Friday, September 24, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 25 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, September 25, 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, September 25, 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 Art Market, featuring crafts vendors and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee Sts (across the street from the Durham Farmers Market) on Saturday, September 25, 9am–1pm. Click here to connect with Cecy’s Gallery for more info.
Father-and-daughter acoustic duo Blake and Savanna Addison will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro Rd, in St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, September 25, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website to see the full calendar.
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September 27–October 3
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, September 27, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on September 27, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, September 27, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, September 27, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Oxente, the community-based Brazilian drum ensemble, will be rehearsing in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Monday, September 27, 7–8pm. Anyone interested in the music, dance, and culture of Brazil are invited (don’t forget your blanket/lawn chair(s)). Click here to learn more about Oxente.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, September 28, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, September 28, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, September 28 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 28, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on September 28, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on September 28 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 28, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, September 29, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on September 29 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!) Free parking is available above the park in the Measurement Incorporated parking lot on Morris St, and also in the Historic Durham Bulls Athletic Park parking lot around the corner on Corporate St. Click here for the latest info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 29, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, September 29, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Wednesday, September 29, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, September 29, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 30, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes 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. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, September 30, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, September 30, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
Woolly’s Big Blues Jam will be held at The House restaurant (4310 S Miami Blvd) on Thursday, September 30, 6:30–10pm. Amps and drums will be shared; musicians just need to take their own instruments. Dancing will be encouraged; free admission. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Thursday, September 30, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on October 1, where people in need can receive help from 10:30 to 11:30am, while supplies last. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Click here if you can volunteer from 8am to 2pm; call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on October 1, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, October 1, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, October 1, 5–7pm, at Boxyard RTP (900 Park Offices Dr). This new open-air space is a good setting for musicians to participate in this jam session in front of an appreciative audience. Musicians can simply join in or click here to fill out a form. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Friday, October 1, 7–8pm. Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits). Click here to join this free Zoom event.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 2 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 2, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, October 2, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Art Market, featuring crafts vendors and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee Sts (across the street from the Durham Farmers Market) on Saturday, October 2, 9am–1pm. Click here to connect with Cecy’s Gallery for more info.
Baba’s Rising Sons will lead an African dance class as part of the Fall 2021 Master Class Pop-up Series at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (4907 Garrett Rd) on Saturday, October 2, 6–8pm. The class fee is $20; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Jazzy singer/pianist Ernest Collins will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse Christian-music venue (2700 N Roxboro Rd, in St Paul United Methodist Church) on Saturday, October 2, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website to see the full calendar.
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October 4–10
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, October 5, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.
The Animal Protection Society of Durham will host Behavior Live! on Wednesday, October 6, noon–12:15pm. APS’s behavior manager, Julie, will present a mix of animal behavior tips and tricks, training advice and demonstrations, enrichment activities for pets, and more during this intensive, free event. Click here to watch from their Facebook page.
Don't Waste Durham’s next Reducing Waste in Durham Public Schools Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 7, 6–7pm. Share your ideas on ways to improve trash management, recycling, and composting in the schools. Click here to attend this Zoom meeting.
NC Raise Up, the NC Poor People’s Campaign, and Carolina Jews for Justice are partnering to hold Fed Up: Political Food Distribution, a food giveaway, in the Lakewood Shopping Center (2000 Chapel Hill Rd) on Friday, October 8, 11am–1pm. Food boxes (nonperishables and fresh produce) will be distributed. You can drive up, pop the trunk, and a box will be placed inside. Visit the Facebook page for more info, and click here if you can help out as a volunteer or financial donor.
The Bull City Roundup and Suite Four will cohost the next Bull City Roundup Food Truck Rodeo & Vendor Market (1980s/’90s edition) on Saturday, October 9, 2–10pm, at 506 E Ramseur St. Enjoy live music, good food, and shopping with local vendors and craftspersons. Free admission; click here to get your free ticket. When you get there, you can pay $5 for a Short Wait Pass if the line is too long for your liking, and you must have a proper ID (age 21+) to access the Adult Zone (first 50 guests are free, $10 after that). If you’d like to participate as a vendor for a future event, write to TheBullCityRoundup@gmail.com.
Please ignore the events below—I’m just leaving these here so I won’t have to reenter them once things return to normal.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, March 2, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
A Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be offered at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 2, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $7; click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, March 2, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, March 2, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Flash Chorus will tackle “Jump” by Van Halen and SHAED’s “Trampoline” at Motorco (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Monday, March 2, 7–9pm. This all-ages event welcomes people who simply love to sing. Everyone rehearses the songs a few times and then put on a performance with a live band. The cost to participate is $7 in advance, $10 same-day (and free for kids age 12 and under). Click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, March 3, 6:30–8pm, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 7–9pm, at 800 N Mangum St. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about the membership organization and see the 3D printer, wood- and metalworking tools, etc. Enter through the Corporation St gate (if it’s closed, call 919-704-4250). Park in the lot and enter on the north side of the building.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), for folks age 55+. Play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in on March 4, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 4, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, March 5, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Join fellow curiosity seekers at the next Larger Than Life Science forum, which will be hosted by LaunchBio at The Chesterfield (701 W Main St, on the atrium level) on Thursday, February 5, 4–7pm. This month’s theme will be Deal Us In: Science, Capital, + Leadership = Success--plus the following talks: 2020 Investment Perspectives: Insights from the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (4:15–5pm), Show Us the Money! Non-Dilutive Funding for Life Science Startups (5:15–6pm), and Meet Xontogeny: Combining Science, Investment, and Expertise (6:15–7pm). Free admission; click here for more info and to save your space.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, March 5, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, March 5, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, March 5, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, March 5, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, March 6, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, March 6, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, March 6, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, March 14, 10am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Call the District 3 Substation (#8 Consultant Pl, on the corner of MLK Pkwy and Shannon Rd) at 919-560-4583 for more info.
The next District 4 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on Saturday, March 14, 10am. Contact the District 4 Substation (2945 S Miami Blvd, Suite 135, in the shopping center near TW Alexander Dr) at 919-560-4415 for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, March 7, 2–5pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). The Wiley Brothers will feature a creative combination of hiphop and jazz funk on Saturday, March 7, 9pm–midnight. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, March 8, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, March 9, 11–11:45am. You’ll get to see the stage from all different angles, take a walk across the Mildred & Dillard Teer Stage, see the backstage preparation area, and enjoy the view of downtown Durham from the BlueCross BlueShield Atrium lobby. It’s free; write to Jacob Holland at jholland@dpacnc.com to reserve your spot.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, March 9, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
The Jambalaya Soul Academy’s next Writing & Performance Workshop will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 9, 6:30–8:30pm. Spoken-word artist Dasan Ahanu will be the facilitator. Free admission; click here for more info.
The topic of the next Periodic Tables science talk will be Pet Tabbies, Not Tigers at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Tuesday, March 10, 7–8pm. Learn about the Carolina Tiger Rescue, North Carolina’s only federally accredited wildcat sanctuary (which is in Pittsboro). Admission is $5; click here for more info.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 11, 8:30–10pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, March 12, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The next District 5 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at Golden Belt (City of Durham’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Office, 807 E Main St, Building 2, 3rd floor) on Thursday, March 12, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Contact Officer Steve Hall at 929-560-4404, x29250 or click here for more info.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, March 12, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, March 12, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Movie Loft presents a screening of “The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” the 1970s classic (directed by Durhamite Ivan Dixon) that involves the CIA’s first black agent, at the Shadowbox (2200-D Dominion St, inside the Ample Storage complex) on Thursday, March 12, 7pm. By the way, the soundtrack is by Herbie Hancock. Free admission; donations will be appreciated and you can take your own snacks and beverages if you like. Click here for more info.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, March 15, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). This month’s meeting will be a discussion of the future of Durham’ public transportation. Visit the Facebook page for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, March 16, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 6–7:30pm, at the American Underground (201 W Main St, Suite 100). Technology enthusiasts and professionals are invited to network and to help expand the Triangle’s black tech startup ecosystem. Free admission; click here to RSVP.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Husband-and-wife duo Tim Smith and Eileen Regan will play Irish tunes for St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, March 17, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
The next Empowering Women Together monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 9:30–11:30am, at the First Flight Venture Center (2 Davis Dr). Meet women from the Research Triangle, Wilmington and Triad areas and share ideas. This month’s theme is Embracing Change. This is a free event; click here for more info and to save your space.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Singer/songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Rachel Kiel will be featured on Wednesday, March 18, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
Triangle Comics’ next Drink & Draw will be held at Saladelia (4201 University Dr) on Wednesday, March 18, 7–9pm. Join people who love to draw and participate in fun exercises … or work on your own project while picking up on the creative vibe around you. It’s free; visit the Meetup page for more info.
The International Folk Dance Club will hold its next Social Dance at the Living Arts Collective (410 W Geer St) on Wednesday, March 18, 7–9:30pm. They’ll start with easy dances at 7pm and a half-hour of lessons at 8pm. You don’t necessarily have to take a partner. There’s a cost of $5; parking is tight and you might be able to find a space in the gravel lot behind the TROSA building at 312 W Geer St. Click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 18, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, March 19, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, March 19, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on March 20, 6–8pm (or until 9, 10, or 11, depending on the venue). Make the rounds of participating downtown (and nearby) venues, including the Durham Arts Council, Through This Lens, The Scrap Exchange, the artists at Golden Belt, etc. Click here for more info.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, March 21, 9:30–11:30am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Call the District 1 Substation (921 Holloway St, across from Longmeadow Park) at 919-560-4281 for more info.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, March 22, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 25, 8:30–10pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, April 3, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.
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