May 31–June 6
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, May 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.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, June 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.
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, June 1, 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, June 1 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, June 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.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on June 1, 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 June 1 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), 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, June 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.
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 June 1, 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.
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The Durham County Library will host Wacky Wednesday on June 2, 1030–11am. Tune in to the Library’s YouTube channel and follow the family activities, crafts, stories, and more.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, June 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.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on June 2 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) 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, June 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.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, June 2, 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.
Join Pierce Freelon as he launches his “LeVar Burton” premiere watch party on Wednesday, June 2, 7pm. This stop-motion music video pays tribute to the actor who played the “smartest man on the Star Trek crew,” black engineer Geordie Laforge, and who also costarred in the iconic “Roots” series hosted the “Reading Rainbow.” Click here to join the watch party on Zoom.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Wednesday, June 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 Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) will celebrate Black Music Month with their Don’t Stop The Music series of musical events. Wednesday, June 2, 7–8:30pm will feature Gospel with Chuckey Robinson. Tickets will range from $7 (virtual/online audience) to $20 (live, but limited, audience); click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 2, 7–10pm, 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, June 3, 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, June 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.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, June 3, 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 attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
Equality NC will host a Vaccine Awareness Campaign on Thursday, June 3, 6pm. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to talk about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and also about collaborating on future projects. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register for this free Zoom event.
Don't Waste Durham’s next Reducing Waste in Durham Public Schools Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 3, 6–7pm. Share your ideas on ways to improve trash management, recycling, and composting in the schools. Click here to attend this Zoom meeting.
Muslims for Social Justice and Durham DSA (Durham Socialists of America) will cohost a webinar, Money for Healthcare and Education; Not for Wars and Occupation, on Thursday, June 3, 7–8pm. Learn about the Medicare for All campaign and the movement to end wars and imperialism, which calls for diverting resources to universal healthcare and other services. Click here to join the Zoom meeting. Additional partners of the event include the Raleigh DSA,Triangle DSA, Party for Socialism and Liberation–North Carolina, Asheville DSA, Fayetteville PACT, Southern Anti-Racism Network (SARN), and the North Carolina Medicare for All Coalition.
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 4, 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 June 4, 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, June 4, 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 New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, June 4, 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Friday, June 4, 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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Saturday, June 5 will be Market Day at UCAN’s (Urban Community AgriNomics) Catawba Trail Farm (2080 Sawmill Creek Pkwy, off Old Oxford Hwy) from 8 to 11am. They’ll have produce (garlic, onions, sage, oregano, and mint), plants (cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic, squash, pollinator plants, and succulents), seeds (loofah, okra, mustard, and garlic), and UCAN products (self-care kit and tee shirts) for sale. If you can’t make it out there at that time, call 919-599-1533 with your order for later pickup or delivery. Visit the website for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 5 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 5, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 5, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham 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, June 5, 9am–1pm. Click here to connect with Cecy’s Gallery for more info.
You & Five-O will host its first in-person community event, The Talk, on Saturday, June 5, 10am, at New Home & Durham Missionary Baptist Association (6611 Guess Rd). Join this open dialogue about policing, ask questions, and share your ideas at this free event.
Preservation Durham, the Nasher Museum, and the Museum of Durham History are partnering to cosponsor the Durham Mural Bike Tour on Saturday, June 5, 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).
Young people of all ages are invited to collaborate on the Museum of Durham History’s Durham Central Park Themed Mural (500 W Main St) on Saturday, June 5, 10am–1pm. The Museum wants to dedicate a wall that represents the Durham Central Park neighborhood’s changes throughout history, from its beginnings as a tobacco market to the innovative space it is today. The kids can decorate items that will be incorporated into a larger mural of words that will appear with the new From Tobacco Market to Innovation Hub: Durham’s Central Park Neighborhood exhibit. The Scrap Exchange donated plenty of craft materials to choose from. Visit the Facebook event page for more info. This activity and the exhibit are made possible by the Bee Murray Memorial Fund and the Durham Merchants Association Charitable Foundation.
Learn how enslaved African-American claimed their freedom by taking an Emancipation Tour at Historic Stagville (5828 Old Oxford Rd) on Saturday, June 5, 11am–12:15pm. Join the (mostly) outdoor tour and find out how the black families celebrated, defended themselves, organized, and made plans for their futures while the owners of one of North Carolina’s largest plantations strategized to hold on to their power and wealth. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for young people and seniors; click here for more info and to register.
The Durham County Library will host online Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing games on Saturday, June 5, 1–4:30pm. Click here for more info and to register.
Jay’s Italian Ice will host the Taste of Soul NC on Saturday, June 5, 2–7pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Enjoy an afternoon being outdoors and choosing foods from food trucks with a wide variety of tasty treats (including barbecue, fried fish, and pineapple smoothies). Don’t forget your lawn chair(s). Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Durham County Library will host an all-ages Bilingual Beginner Sign Language Class on Saturday, June 5, 4–5:30pm. Ms Devlin from Hope Valley Elementary School will lead the class with Spanish translation help from Monica, the DCo Library Hispanic Services coordinator. Send a text to 919-937-7528 (in English or Spanish) to get the Zoom link for this free event.
The LGBT Center of Raleigh will host the next Triangle Autism Discussion on Saturday, June 5, 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. Click here to sign up and to attend this free Zoom event.
The 17th annual Beaver Queen Pageant will again be a virtual one. The pageant is all in fun but is actually a fundraiser for the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. Here’s how it works: Contestants in silly—some outrageously so—costumes compete for the title of Beaver Queen. (Not all contestants are women—that’s part of the wacky factor.) They vie for votes with their antics, personalities, and talent—and at this particular competition, bribing the judges is encouraged. Voting (and bribing) all raise money for the ECWA. You can put in your vote ($5) for this year’s World Wide Wood, and as they say in Chicago, “Vote early and often.”
This year, instead of limiting the pageant to a single day, this fun event will be stretched over three shorter online events: Meet the Contestants was held on Saturday, May 8. The Talent and Stage Presence segment will be held on Saturday, June 5, 6pm (and the Final CORONAtion on Saturday, June 12). Click here to view the contestants’ videos, submit your vote(s), and see how the voting is going and how much money has been raised so far. 
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Rock the Lot concert series features R&B by Roné Grant on Saturday, June 5, 6–8pm, in Northern High School’s parking lot (117 Tom Wilkinson Rd). Enjoy the concert from inside or in front of your vehicle (don’t forget your lawn chair(s)). This event is free, but you must have a ticket (one per vehicle). Click here to see the full schedule and to get your ticket.
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Marvis Fun will host a free Line Dance Social on Sunday, June 6, 12:30–1:30pm, right outside Boricua Soul (705 Willard St, in the American Tobacco Campus across from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park; park in the ATC parking garage). Have fun learning steps to the latest line dances (to timeless oldies and current hits).
The Durham Really Really Free Market is back and will take place in the Lyon Park Playground (1200 W Lakewood Ave) on Sunday, June 6, 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.
June 7–13
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, June 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.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 7, 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, June 7, 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, June 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.
The next Durham City Council Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Monday, June 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 Tuesday, June 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.
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, June 8, 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, June 8 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, June 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.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on June 8, 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 June 8 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), 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, June 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.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, June 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.
The Durham County Library will host Wacky Wednesday on June 9, 1030–11am. Tune in to the Library’s YouTube channel and follow the family activities, crafts, stories, and more.
The Animal Protection Society of Durham will present Behavior Live! on Wednesday, June 9, noon–12:30pm. APS’s behavior manager, Julie, will will offer a mix of tips and tricks on understanding your pet’s behavior/antics, training advice and demonstrations, and will teach you how to add enrichment activities to improve your pet’s life. Watch this free session on the APS of Durham’s Facebook page.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on June 9 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) 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, June 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.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, June 9, 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, June 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.
The Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) will celebrate Black Music Month with their Don’t Stop The Music series of musical events. Wednesday, June 9, 7–8:30pm will feature Blues/Jazz with Emily Musolino. Tickets will range from $7 (virtual/online audience) to $20 (live, but limited, audience); click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 9, 7–10pm, 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, June 10, 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 next Durham City Council Work (Virtual) Session will be held on Thursday, June 10, 1–5pm. 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.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, June 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.
Does your child (grade 5 and up) love to sing? The Durham Children’s Choir Auditions will be held on Thursday, June 10, 4:30–6pm. Click here to learn more about the Bel Canto performing choir and to choose whether to set up the audition in person or on Zoom. Additional audition dates are Wednesday, June 16 and Monday, June 21.
Equality NC will host a Listening Session: Holding Space to Hear from Parents of Trans Kids on Thursday, June 10, 6pm. Join a discussion about attacks, literally and figuratively, against trans and gender-nonconforming young people, including efforts to write anti-trans bills in North Carolina. Learn how to talk to your kid(s) about these attacks and also how to work together to get a clear picture of what they want. Help determine the types of training sessions that can later be offered to teachers, principals, and school board members. Click here for more info and to attend this Zoom meeting.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, June 10, 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 attending 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, June 10, 6–7pm, about making some for local shoppers. 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, June 10, 6:30pm. 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.
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 11, 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 June 11, 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, June 11, 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 LGBTQ Center of Durham will host Pride Day in the Park on Friday, June 11, 3–9pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Take your blanket(s) or lawn chair(s) and enjoy the live entertainment (DJ Lex, DJ Gemynii, DJ Monsuier, Drag Kings Dustin, Spray J & G Clef, Drag Queens Veruca Salt & Amazing Grace, and the emcee, Vivica C Coxx) and a family-friendly day out in the park. Free admission; have some $$$ ready for purchasing snacks from the food trucks/vendors (Boss of Vegan, CocoCrissi Tropical Icee, Stairway to Veggin, Baton Rouge Cuisine, and Funnel Cakes by Tonio). Dogs are welcome as long as they’re on a leash. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, June 11, 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, June 11, 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 Zakat Foundation has been helping local communities (in Durham and beyond) with food/groceries/produce giveaways. If you’re interested in getting involved, you’re invited to attend their next New Volunteer Orientation on Friday, June 11, 7–8pm. Parents are allowed to have their kids participate. Click here to fill out the volunteer form, and click here for more info and to sign up for the orientation session.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 12 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 12, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 12, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham 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, June 12, 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, June 12, 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).
Jewels Outreach will host Jewels Feeding Friends, a food giveaway, on Saturday, June 12, 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.
Cub Scout Pack 108 will host an Open House for prospective scouts on Saturday, June 12, 10am–noon, at First Calvary Baptist Church (1311 Morehead Ave). Young people ages 5 to 10 are invited to learn about the Cub Scouts and upcoming summer activities. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Learn how enslaved African-American claimed their freedom by taking an Emancipation Tour at Historic Stagville (5828 Old Oxford Rd) on Saturday, June 12, 11am–12:15pm. Join the (mostly) outdoor tour and find out how the black families celebrated, defended themselves, organized, and made plans for their futures while the owners of one of North Carolina’s largest plantations strategized to hold on to their power and wealth. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for young people and seniors; click here for more info and to register.
White Rock Baptist Church (3400 Fayetteville St) will have their monthly Community Food Distribution on Saturday, June 12, 11am–1pm. Drive up on the Fisher Development side of the church. Click here for more info
Legette Enterprises will host Family & Friends Day on Saturday, June 12, 11am–4pm, at Greater Harvest Pentecostal Holy Bible Church of God (210 Gray Ave). Enjoy games for the entire family, music by a DJ, and shop with vendors at this fundraiser. Moneys raised will go toward renovation expenses and the church’s Preparatory Academy. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
UPDATE: Due to the stormy weather forecast, this event will be restricted to tours of the church and descriptions of the Preparatory Academy afterschool program from 11am to 1pm. The DJ, games, and vendor opportunities will be rescheduled for next month. 
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 masjid on Saturday, June 12, 2–4pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).
The Bull City Roundup and Suite Four will cohost the next Food Truck Rodeo & Vendor Market on Saturday, June 12, 2–10pm, at 506 E Ramseur St. Enjoy live music, good food and shopping with local vendors and craftspersons. Free admission; click here www.eventbrite.com/e/bull-city-roundup-food-truck-rodeo-vendor-market-tickets-157126939907 to get your free ticket. If you’d like to participate as a vendor for a future event, write to TheBullCityRoundup@gmail.com.
Durham County Library will host an all-ages Bilingual Beginner Sign Language Class on Saturday, June 12, 4–5:30pm. Ms Devlin from Hope Valley Elementary School will lead the class with Spanish translation help from Monica, the DCo Library Hispanic Services coordinator. Send a text to 919-937-7528 (in English or Spanish) to get the Zoom link for this free event.
The 17th annual Beaver Queen Pageant will again be a virtual one. The pageant is all in fun but is actually a fundraiser for the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. Here’s how it works: Contestants in silly—some outrageously so—costumes compete for the title of Beaver Queen. (Not all contestants are women—that’s part of the wacky factor.) They vie for votes with their antics, personalities, and talent—and at this particular competition, bribing the judges is encouraged. Voting (and bribing) all raise money for the ECWA. You can put in your vote ($5) for this year’s World Wide Wood, and as they say in Chicago, “Vote early and often.”
This year, instead of limiting the pageant to a single day, this fun event will be stretched over three shorter online events: Meet the Contestants was held on Saturday, May 8 and the Talent and Stage Presence segment was held on Saturday, June 5. The Final CORONAtion will be held on Saturday, June 12, 6pm. Click here to view the contestants’ videos, submit your vote(s), and see how the voting is going and how much money has been raised so far. 13
The Black Farmers Market NC will host the Black Farmers Market at 930 Franklin St, on the Golden Belt campus, on Sunday, June 13, 1:30–4pm. Buy fresh produce and support Southern black farmers; visit the Facebook page for more info.
June 14–20
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, June 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.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 14, 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, June 14, 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.
The Triangle Orchid Society will host a webinar on Monday, June 14, 7:30–9pm. Click here for more info and to sign up for this virtual meeting.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, June 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.
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, June 15, 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, June 15 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, June 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.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on June 15, 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 June 15 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), 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.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, June 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 Durham County Library will host Wacky Wednesday on June 16, 1030–11am. Tune in to the Library’s YouTube channel and follow the family activities, crafts, stories, and more.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on June 16 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) 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, June 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.
Dominique Diggs from the Stanford L Warren Library (1201 Fayetteville St) will host an online event, Graphics Are for Novels, on Wednesday, June 16, 4pm. Join the Graphic Novel Club and talk about this month’s selections, “Swamp Thing: Twin Branches” by Maggie Stiefvater and “Lumberjanes: Beware the Kitten Holy” by Grace Ellis and Noelle Stevenson. Click here to register and then pick up your club kit before the Zoom event starts. Enjoy the online meeting and draw your favorite scene from these two adventurous books (or just respond to the conversation if you haven’t read the books yet).
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, June 16, 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 Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) will celebrate Black Music Month with their Don’t Stop The Music series of musical events. Wednesday, June 16, 7–8:30pm will feature R&B/Soul with Ahji. Tickets will range from $7 (virtual/online audience) to $20 (live, but limited, audience); click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 16, 7–10pm, 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, June 17, 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, June 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 North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser, HBCUs: Continuing to Pave the Way—2021 Educational Scholarship Event, on Thursday, June 17, 5–7pm. They’re aiming to provide need-based scholarships to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the state who are in good academic standing. North Carolina Central University’s Jazz Band will perform, and students are invited to enter a raffle to win a MacBook Pro laptop computer. Click here for more info and to get your free ticket (and of course for students to enter the raffle for the laptop).
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, June 17, 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 attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Science Tonight with Chris Smith on Thursday, June 17, 7–8pm. Tonight’s focus will be on Addiction on the Brain, and Duke Professor Dr Nicole Schramm-Sapyta will talk about the complex biological, psychological, and sociological causes of addiction. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to watch the livestream on the museum’s YouTube channel.
The Beats n Bars Festival, Candid Yams, and PNC are teaming up to host screenings of black movies at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (409 Blackwell St). The Candid Yams Kickback Movie Experience, promising both entertainment and education, will screen Loving on Thursday, June 17, 7–10:30pm. The gates will open at 7pm, a community talk starts at 7:30pm, and the movie screening will begin at 8pm. Admission is $10 (free for kids age 9 and under), and everyone will be seated in lawn pods (maximum 10 people per pod). Food trucks will be on site if you want to buy snacks. Click here for more info and to purchase your ticket(s).
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ATC Festivals and Favor 97.3 are two cohosts of the 1st annual Juneteenth Jubilee: Golf Tournament, Art Exhibition, and Reception on Friday, June 18, 10am–10pm, at The Crossings Golf Club (4023 Wake Forest Rd). The golf tournament will have shotgun start at 10am, and later, from 7 to 10pm, The Fruit (305 S Dillard St) and partners will host an exhibition of visual art by black artists, some well-known and some emerging—the emerging artists’ works will be for sale. Enjoy the cultural and educational activities that will be held throughout the evening. Click here for more info and to get your free ticket for the activities at The Fruit.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 18, 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 June 18, 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, June 18, 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 New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, June 18, 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 Hayti Heritage Center, Be Connected Durham, and the Village of Wisdom are partnering to cohost Juneteenth 2021 Live! Ezili Edition: Celebrating Abundance on Friday, June 18, 3–9pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). Enjoy the African-dance procession, followed by live music, drumming ,dancing, capoeira (Brazilian martial arts demonstration), DIY (do-it-yourself) printing, Slow Art Tours (inside), karaoke, food trucks, and vendors. Free admission; click here for more info and to get your ticket.
The Third Friday event, The Mix at Durham Station, is back with DJ Piddipat at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St) on June 18, 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, June 18, 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.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s drive-in movie series, Reels on Wheels, will feature a free screening of The Best of Enemies* on Friday, June 18, 9–11pm, at Durham County Stadium (750 Stadium Dr). Watch the movie on a giant screen from or in front of your vehicle (don’t forget your lawn chair(s). Your FM car radio will provide the sound. You can take your own snacks and nonalcoholic beverages, or buy snacks from the food trucks. Please wear a face mask when shopping with the food trucks or when going to the public restrooms. Click here to reserve your free ticket.
* The Best of Enemies is based on the true story of two people on opposite sides of the school integration debate that was being waged in Durham back in the 1970s. Ann Atwater, a black mom who was on welfare, and CP Ellis, a leader of the Ku Klux Klan, met at a community event, determined to serve their own communities, and realized that they had to find common ground and work together for the betterment of Durham. 19
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 19 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 19, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 19, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham 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, June 19, 9am–1pm. Click here to connect with Cecy’s Gallery for more info.
Preservation Durham will host its Civil Rights History Walking Tour on Saturday, June 19, 10–11:30am, and learn about Durham’s place in the history of civil rights and African-American empowerment. 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).
Learn how enslaved African-American claimed their freedom by taking an Emancipation Tour at Historic Stagville (5828 Old Oxford Rd) on Saturday, June 19, 11am–12:15pm. Join the (mostly) outdoor tour and find out how the black families celebrated, defended themselves, organized, and made plans for their futures while the owners of one of North Carolina’s largest plantations strategized to hold on to their power and wealth. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for young people and seniors; click here for more info and to register.
Slice 325 will have a Saturday Garden Work Day on June 19, 11am–3pm, in the space behind Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). (Slice 325 is a culinary education nonprofit.) Anyone who’d like to help create a community garden is welcome; feel free to bring any tools you might have, plus work gloves. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Click here for more info and to sign up.
Durham County Library will host an all-ages Bilingual Beginner Sign Language Class on Saturday, June 19, 4–5:30pm. Ms Devlin from Hope Valley Elementary School will lead the class with Spanish translation help from Monica, the DCo Library Hispanic Services coordinator. Send a text to 919-937-7528 (in English or Spanish) to get the Zoom link for this free event.
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June 21–27
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 21, 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, June 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.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 21, 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, June 21, 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, June 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.
The next Durham City Council Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Monday, June 21, 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. Click here to view the agenda.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, June 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.
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, June 22, 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, June 22 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, June 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.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on June 22, 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 June 22 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), 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, June 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.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, June 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 Durham County Library will host Wacky Wednesday on June 23, 1030–11am. Tune in to the Library’s YouTube channel and follow the family activities, crafts, stories, and more.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on June 23 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) 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, June 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.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, June 23, 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.
Don't Waste Durham’s next Community Meeting will be held on Monday, November 16, 6:30–8pm. 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, June 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.
The Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) will celebrate Black Music Month with their Don’t Stop The Music series of musical events. Wednesday, June 23, 7–8:30pm will feature Funk/Hiphop with Nige Hood and the Folk Rap Band. Tickets will range from $7 (virtual/online audience) to $20 (live, but limited, audience); click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 23, 7–10pm, 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, June 24, 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, June 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.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, June 24, 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 attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
The Durham County Library will host online Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing games on Thursday, June 24, 6–9pm. Click here for more info and to register.
Day one of this year’s 3-day Beats n Bars Festival will be Thursday, June 24, 7pm, with The Listening, a virtual event. The festival is described as a series of events that “build stronger communities through the influence of urban culture and music” where participants enjoy all of the components of hip-hop—MCing, B-boying, DJing, and graffiti. The Beats n Bars Festival is sponsored by WUNC Music. Click here for more info and to get your free ticket(s).
Durham Jail Letter Writing will host its March Durham Jail Letter Writing session on Thursday, June 24, 7–9pm. This is where you can join this online meeting and write letters to loved-ones, friends, and neighbors who are incarcerated in the Durham County Jail. You can choose whether you want to show your face or not during this Zoom event. Join in the conversation, follow writing prompts and guidelines, and share ideas while working to stay in touch with imprisoned family/friends. Click here to attend this free event on Google Hangouts; if you don’t have a gmail account, send your email address to durhamletters@protonmail.com to have them send you the link.
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 25, 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 June 25, 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, June 25, 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, June 25, 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, June 25, 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 Beats n Bars Festival, Candid Yams, and PNC are teaming up to host screenings of black movies at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (409 Blackwell St). The Candid Yams Kickback Movie Experience, promising both entertainment and education, will screen Creed II on Friday, June 25, 7–10:30pm. The gates will open at 7pm, a community talk starts at 7:30pm, and the movie screening will begin at 8pm. Admission is $10 (free for kids age 9 and under), and everyone will be seated in lawn pods (maximum 10 people per pod). Food trucks will be on site if you want to buy snacks. Click here for more info and to purchase your ticket(s).
Friday, June 25, day two of the Beats n Bars Festival, will feature Pass the Aux starting at 7:30pm at the Cypher Arena at Lot 8 (215 E Parrish St). Click here for more info and to get your free ticket(s).
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 26 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 26, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 26, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The final day of the Beats n Bars Festival, Friday, June 26, will feature a wide range of activities. The theme for the morning activities is “Wellness for the Culture”:
The theme for the afternoon and nighttimes activities is “The Pillars”:
Click here for more info and to get your free ticket(s).
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, June 26, 9am–1pm. Click here to connect with Cecy’s Gallery for more info.
Preservation Durham will host its Architecture and the Urban Landscape Walking Tour on Saturday, June 26, 10–11:30am, and learn about some of Durham’s pioneer entrepreneurs and the history of some of downtown’s iconic buildings. 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).
Learn how enslaved African-American claimed their freedom by taking an Emancipation Tour at Historic Stagville (5828 Old Oxford Rd) on Saturday, June 26, 11am–12:15pm. Join the (mostly) outdoor tour and find out how the black families celebrated, defended themselves, organized, and made plans for their futures while the owners of one of North Carolina’s largest plantations strategized to hold on to their power and wealth. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for young people and seniors; click here for more info and to register.
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The MAKRS Society will host its monthly MAKRS Pop-Up Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Sunday, June 27, 11am–3pm. Thirty+ local artists and makers will be displaying and selling their work, and food trucks will be there as well. The tents will be set 6 feet apart and will have hand sanitizer available; please wear a face mask. Click here and fill out a form if you’d like to participate in a future pop-up. If you’re accepted, you’ll be asked to pay a $60 fee. MLMs and direct sales (where you have bought other people’s products to sell) are not allowed.
June 28–July 4
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, June 28 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.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 28, 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, June 28, 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 he re for more info and to sign up and participate.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, June 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 Tuesday, June 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.
Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, June 29, 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, June 29 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, June 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.
The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on June 29 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), 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, June 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.
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, June 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 Durham County Library will host Wacky Wednesday on June 30, 1030–11am. Tune in to the Library’s YouTube channel and follow the family activities, crafts, stories, and more.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on June 30 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) 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, June 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.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, June 30, 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, June 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.
The Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) will celebrate Black Music Month with their Don’t Stop The Music series of musical events. Wednesday, June 30, 7–8:30pm will feature the Hayti House Party with Gemynii. This block party is also in celebration of the Hayti Heritage Center’s 130th anniversary. Tickets will range from $7 (virtual/online audience) to $20 (live, but limited, audience); click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 30, 7–10pm, 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, July 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 New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, July 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.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, July 1, 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 attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on July 2, 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 July 2, 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, July 2, 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 New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, July 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.
Singer-guitarist Stephen Muñoz will lead LOJO: Log Off, Jam On on Friday, July 2, 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, July 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.
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The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 3 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 3, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, July 3, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham 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, July 3, 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, July 3, 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).
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The Durham Really Really Free Market is back and will take place in the Lyon Park Playground (1200 W Lakewood Ave) on Sunday, July 4, 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.
July 5–11
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, July 5, 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 July 5, 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, July 5, 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, July 5, 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 next Durham City Council Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Monday, July 5, 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 Tuesday, July 6, 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, July 6 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, July 6, 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 Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on July 6 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, July 6, 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, July 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.
The Durham County Library will host Wacky Wednesday on July 7, 1030–11am. Tune in to the Library’s YouTube channel and follow the family activities, crafts, stories, and more.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on July 7 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, July 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.
King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, July 7, 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, July 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.
Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, July 7, 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, July 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 New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, July 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.
NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, July 8, 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 attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)
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The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on July 9, 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 July 9, 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, July 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Friday, July 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 Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 10 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, July 10, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, July 10, 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, July 10, 9am–1pm. Click here to connect with Cecy’s Gallery for more info.
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Please ignore the events below—I’m just leaving these here so I won’t have to reenter them once things return to normal.
March 1–8
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on March 1, 5–8pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). This month’s session will also double for a Toys for Tots gift drive Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.
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.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on March 3 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), for folks age 55+. Play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in on March 4, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Meeting of the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society will be held at the Duke Homestead State Historic Site (2828 Duke Homestead Rd) on Wednesday, March 4, 7–9pm. George Thomas will give a talk on Higher Education: What’s Land Got to Do with It?. Click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, March 4, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 4, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, March 7, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, March 7, 2–5pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Singer/songwriter Danny Smith will give a free concert of tunes influenced by blues, reggae, pop, calypso, and folk at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, August 5, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website 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.
March 9–15
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, March 9, 11–11:45am. You’ll get to see the stage from all different angles, take a walk across the Mildred & Dillard Teer Stage, see the backstage preparation area, and enjoy the view of downtown Durham from the BlueCross BlueShield Atrium lobby. It’s free; write to Jacob Holland at jholland@dpacnc.com to reserve your spot.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, March 9, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
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.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Violinist Jennifer Curtis will be featured on Wednesday, March 11, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
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.
Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Tim Smith and William Dawson will play happy jazz tunes from the 1920s–40s on Thursday, March 12, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, March 12, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, March 12, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Movie Loft presents a screening of “The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” the 1970s classic (directed by Durhamite Ivan Dixon) that involves the CIA’s first black agent, at the Shadowbox (2200-D Dominion St, inside the Ample Storage complex) on Thursday, March 12, 7pm. By the way, the soundtrack is by Herbie Hancock. Free admission; donations will be appreciated and you can take your own snacks and beverages if you like. Click here for more info.
The monthly Downtown Run Club will start at 8:30am on Saturday, March 14 and will start and end at The Durham (Hotel) (315 E Chapel Hill St). The Bull City Running Co will host this 3.5-mile route, which will takes you past Durham landmarks like Major the Bull, Duke University, the historic Durham Athletic Park, the Durham Farmers’ Market, and more. It’s free; call 919-768-8830 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, March 14, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, March 15, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
March 16–22
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). This month’s meeting will be a discussion of the future of Durham’ public transportation. Visit the Facebook page for more info.
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.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, March 18, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 18, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Don’t Waste Durham will host a meeting, Reducing Waste in Durham Schools, on Thursday, March 19, 6–7pm, at their office (119 Orange St, Suite 303). The discussion will include replicating successful lunchroom composting programs in more Durham Public Schools, and experimenting with food-sharing tables. Come share your ideas on how to reduce waste. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and check out the website to learn more about Don’t Waste Durham’s programs.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, March 19, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
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.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, March 20, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on March 20, 6–8pm (or until 9, 10, or 11, depending on the venue). Make the rounds of participating downtown (and nearby) venues, including the Durham Arts Council, Through This Lens, The Scrap Exchange, the artists at Golden Belt, etc. Click here for more info.
The 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.
March 23–29
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.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on June 28, 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.
March 30–April 5
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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