July 29–August 4
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, July 29, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, July 29, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, July 29, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, July 30, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, July 30, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, July 30, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 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 July 30 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
The Fun Caravan brings the fun to a park near you. Durham Parks and Recreation’s mobile fan will make a stop in West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Wednesday, July 31, 9:30–11am. Kids up to age 12 are invited to play games, make arts & crafts, and try the obstacle course. It’s free.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on July 31, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on July 31 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, July 31, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, July 31, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 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.
Acapella @ The Hayti will feature the top emcees in the Triangle on Wednesday, July 31, 8–10pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). G Yamazawa will serve as host and the artists will include Pierce Freelon, Joshua Gunn, Tab-One, Jozeemo, Young Bull, Jooselord, PAT Junior, Zensofly, OC From NC, Defacto Thezpian, Lord Fess, The Real Laww, Kane Smego, Lena Jackson, Wreck-N-Crew, Chyna Vonne, N'acynze, Kelly Kale, Danny Blaze, Buddha, Jrusalam, Tanajah, Nance, Intelligently Ratchet, Blackspace, Native, The Raleigh Rockers Crew, and sounds by DJ Damu. Tickets are $15; call 919-687-0288 or click here for more info and to buy your ticket(s).
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, July 31, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
We Are Connect-ED will lead a free workshop, Visibility and Reputation Marketing for Business seminar on Thursday, August 1, 8:30–10am, at Microsoft (The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Rd, Suite 174). Attendees can enter a chance to win a Microsoft Surface. Click here for more info and to save your spot.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, August 1, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, August 1, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Durham City-County Sustainability Office will sponsor an Energy Conservation Nosh ’n Learn on Thursday, August 1, noon–1pm, in the City of Durham— Neighborhood Improvement Services’ office (Golden Belt, 807 E Main St, Suite 300). Learn how your workplace can reduce energy use and thus save on your monthly energy bill by following/sharing useful energy efficiency tips. This is a free workshop; free parking is available (and the free Bull City Connector bus stops right at Golden Belt (Fayetteville and Main Sts). Snacks and drinks will be provided, and you’re encouraged to take your own lunch. Click here for more info and to save your spot.
Legal Aid NC will hold a Social Security Disability Clinic at their Durham office (201 W Main St, Suite 400) on Thursday, August 1, 2:30–4:30pm. Click here to save your spot; this is a free clinic.
Join fellow curiosity seekers at the next Larger Than Life Science forum at The Chesterfield (701 W Main St, on the atrium level) on Thursday, August 1, 4–7pm. This month’s topic will be Winning Combination. Free admission; click here for more info and to save your space.
A free HUB/DBE Certification Workshop will be held at the Women’s Business Center of NC (114 W Parrish St, 6th floor) on Thursday, August 1, 6–7pm. If you’re starting or growing a business, learn how to apply for Historically Underutilized Business or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification to expand your opportunities. Click here for more info and to register.
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, August 1, 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, August 1, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 1, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, August 1, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
Watch a free screening of the documentary, “Paris Is Burning,” at the Carolina Theatre (309 W Morgan St) on Thursday, August 1, 8–10pm. Be transported to 1980s New York City and visit the colorful and competitive African-American and Latinx rival fashion houses. Learn what voguing was all about and see the time’s standouts, including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza. Pick up your free (“comp”) ticket(s) at the box office starting one hour before the screening. Visit the Facebook event page for more info; this screening is sponsored by the North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 1, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 2, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, August 2, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, August 2, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Brightleaf Summer Concert Series presents the dance party band, 8-Track Minds, on Friday, August 2, 7–9pm, in Brightleaf Square (Gregson and Main Sts). Free admission; no outside food, drinks, or coolers are allowed. Call 919-682-9229 or click here for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, August 2, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.
The next Africana Nights, a weekly event featuring food, beverages, and music of the African diaspora, will be held on Friday, August 2, 8pm–2am, at The Palace International (1104 Broad St). Tonight’s theme will be Rasta Nights with host WamahLife and DJ JWonda. Free admission; register in advance for a free sample from the grill ($10 late-night dinner specials will be available for purchase). Visit the Facebook event page or click here for more info, to save your spot, and to reserve your free sample (before 11:30pm).
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 3 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 3, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, August 3, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, August 3, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
A new weekly series, Meet the Artist, will feature glass blower Gabe Goldhagen at Cecy's Gallery (417 Foster St) on Saturday, August 3, 9am–1pm. Enjoy the conversation, coffee, and snacks. Free admission; call 919-908-0031 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The theme for this month’s History Hike will be Sennett’s Hole at the West Point Mill (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, August 3, 10am–noon. Learn about Michael Sennett, the man who built a grain mill above a popular swimming hole; this 3-mile hike is best for people age 10 and up. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info. This is a rain-or-shine event.
The Durham County Library’s Books Among Friends Book Sale will be held in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in Suite 252, next to entrance 8) on Saturday, August 3, 10am–noon for members and noon– 4pm for the public; and Sunday, August 4, 1–4pm. You can expect to get hardcover books for $3, larger “trade” paperbacks for $2, small paperbacks for 50¢, and kids’ books from 25¢ to $1. CDs and DVDs will go from $1 to $4. On Sunday, you’ll be able to fill a bag (provided) with books, CDs, and DVDs and pay only $10 (a half-bag is $5). Proceeds from book sales will help the library system purchase materials and fund their special programs and services. If you’d like to donate gently used books, stop by Books Among Friends/Friends of the Durham Library in Suite 252 on Tuesdays between 9am and noon. Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point on the Eno Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, August 3, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, August 3, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, August 3, 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.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Rock the Park concert series features Latin jazz/salsa by Jazziando on Saturday, August 3, 6–8pm, in Southern Boundaries Park (100 Third Fork Dr). Don’t forget your blanket and/or lawn chair. Free admission; call 919-560-4355 or click here for more info. If the weather looks iffy, call 919-560-4636 to see if this event has been cancelled.
Enjoy a day of Vintage Baseball at the DAP (historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W Corporation St) on Saturday, August 3, 7pm. Duke Homestead State Historic Site’s “team” will take on a team made up of local sports media personalities. They’ll play according to vintage 1860 baseball rules and will wear uniforms of a vintage design. Learn how baseball was played decades ago and buy old-fashioned snacks from the concession stand and food trucks. Tickets are $5, free for kids age 4 and under; click here for more info.
Folk/Americana singer/songwriter Tim Fast will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, August 3, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
Habitat for Humanity’s Bull Moon Ride and Run will start off from the DBAP (300 Blackwell St) on Saturday, August 3, 7:30pm (check-in starts at 5pm). You can choose to participate in either the 6.5- or 12-mile bicycle ride or run the 5k race. Return to the DBAP and enjoy the Block Party from 8 to 10pm with music, entertainment, and food trucks; registered runners and cyclists (age 21+) can get two free adult beverages. The minimum donation for each registered cyclist or runner is $30; this event is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity’s work in helping deserving families acquire their own homes. Click here for more info.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, August 3, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
The next Patchwork Market will be held on Sunday, August 4, noon–4pm, at Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave). See small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items at this indoor market. Free admission; visit their Facebook page for more info.
The Durham County Library’s Books Among Friends Book Sale continues on Sunday, August 4, 1–4pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in Suite 252, next to entrance 8). On this last day, you’ll be able to fill a bag (provided) with books, CDs, and DVDs and pay only $10 (a half-bag is $5). Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
Durham Beat and Locopops cohost a live music and local art market, The Beat Market, at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd), on Sunday, August 4, 1–4pm. Enjoy some ice cream and pops, or a snack from a food truck, enter raffles, and support local artists! This month’s featured artists are Trev Wignall and Honey Magpie. Free admission; don’t forget your blanket and lawn chair. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, August 4, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, August 4, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, August 4, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on August 4, 5–8pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
St Joseph AME Church will host a Jazz Reception Welcoming Rev Jonathan Augustine and First Lady Michelle Burks Augustine on Sunday, August 4, 6–8pm, at NC Mutual (411 W Chapel Hill St). The musicians will be led by renowned bassist John Brown and the emcee will be Anthony Wilson from WTVD/ABC Eyewitness News. Free admission.
August 5–11
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, August 5, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, August 5, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, August 5, 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, August 5, 7–8:30pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, August 6, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, August 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.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 6, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
The Durham Voices Creative Writing Group will meet on Tuesday, August 6, 6:30–8:30pm, at the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln). Share your work with other writers and give critiques on works-in-progress. It’s free; call 919-560-0268 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, August 6, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 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 August 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). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on August 7, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on August 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!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, August 7, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, August 7, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, August 7, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, August 8, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, August 8, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, August 8, 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, August 8, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Contact Officer Steve Hall at 929-560-4404, x29250 or click here for more info.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, August 8, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 8, 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, August 8, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 8, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 9, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, August 9, 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, August 9, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 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, August 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, August 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 Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, August 10, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Preservation Durham’s Tobacco History Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, August 10; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of Durham Central Park (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. Learn about Durham’s place in the history of the tobacco industry. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, August 10, 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, August 10, 10am. Contact the District 4 Substation (2945 S Miami Blvd, Suite 135, in the shopping center near TW Alexander Dr) at 919-560-4415 for more info.
Downtown Durham Inc invites Durhamites to shop downtown on 2nd Saturday, August 10, 11am–3pm. Most stores will have special incentives. Click here for more info.
Beat the heat by attending LifeSpring Splash Day at LifeSpring Church (3707 Garrett Rd) on Saturday, August 10, 11am–3pm. This event for the whole family will feature water games, Slip n Slide inflatables, a Toddler Fun Area, kiddy pool, waterslide, and organized games every half-hour. Free admission; take $$$ for the food trucks. Call 919-973-8039 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point on the Eno Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, August 10, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, August 10, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, August 10, 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.
The 5th annual Black August in the Park will kick off with a Parade, which will start at 3pm, going from CCB Plaza (Chapel Hill Corcoran, and Parrish Sts) to Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Saturday, August 10. Follow the parade to the park for the festival, which will be held from 4 to 10pm. Celebrate black culture with music, family activities, info booths representing key organizations, food, and beverages. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Singer/songwriter duo Dackel (Walter Miller and Phil Hatchett) will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, August 10, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, August 10, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, August 11, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, August 11, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, August 11, 8pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
August 12–18
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, August 12, 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.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, August 12, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, August 12, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, August 12, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, August 12, 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.
Check out the new 99 Brass Band, a reunion of veteran musicians and recent upstarts (NCCU grads), in concert at The Fruit (305 S Dillard St) on Monday, August 12, 7–9pm. This group of goodtime, New Orleans–style musicians includes Al Strong and Yahyah Corbett (trumpet), Blu Thompson (saxophone), Zo Hedgepeth and Ryan Robinson (trombone), JC Martin (guitar), Stephen Edgerton (sousaphone), and Jeremy “Bean” Clemons (drums). Tickets are $15; contact King Kenney at 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 Monday, August 12, 7:30–8:30pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Enjoy Views from The Durham on Monday, August 12, 9–11pm, on the roof of The Durham Hotel (315 E Chapel Hill St). Morehead Planetarium educators will host this skywatching session and encourage everyone to view the nighttime sky through one of their telescopes. It’s free; call 919-962-1236 for directions and day-of if weather conditions cause you to wonder if the session will be cancelled.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, August 13, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 13, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, August 13, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 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 August 13 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on August 14, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on August 14 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, August 14, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 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.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, August 14, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, August 14, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, August 15, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, August 15, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The 24th annual North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will be held on Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18, at the Carolina Theatre (309 W Morgan St). Watch a diverse collection of short films, documentaries, and feature movies. Tickets (to one screening) are $10 and a 10-Pass is $85. Click here for more info and to see the entire schedule. Starting next year, the name will change to the OutSouth Queer Film Festival.
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, August 15, 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, August 15, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 15, 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, August 15, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 15, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 16, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, August 16, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
A new Third Friday event, The Mix at Durham Station, will feature a DJ at the downtown terminal (515 W Pettigrew St) on August 16, 3:30–6:30pm. Enjoy cool tunes and visit the So Good Pupusas food truck.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, August 16, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on August 16, 6–8pm (or until 9, 10, or 11, depending on the venue). Make the round of participating downtown (and nearby) venues, including the Durham Arts Council, Through This Lens, Pleaides Gallery, The Scrap Exchange, the artists at Golden Belt, etc. Click here for more info.
OSC (Our Sacred Circles) will host Karo’s Kabaret and Open Mic at 1703 Chapel Hill Rd on Friday, August 16, 7pm. Bela G will be the featured artist (a mashup of secular and sacred music). Spoken-word poets and crafts/jewelry vendors are invited to participate. Refreshments, including Asian-inspired lettuce wraps, will be provided by Karo and Organic Motherland lemonade-ginger drinks will also be on hand. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door (you can use the Cash App @$mrskaro). Write to Rinah at oursacredcircles@gmail.com for more info and to sign up for the open mic.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 17 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 17, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, August 17, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, August 17, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, August 17, 9:30–11:30am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Call the District 1 Substation (921 Holloway St, across from Longmeadow Park) at 919-560-4281 for more info.
Preservation Durham’s Civil Rights History Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, August 17; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. Learn about Durham’s place in the history of civil rights and African-American empowerment. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
PineCone’s monthly Bluegrass/Americana/Old-Time Jam will be held at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St) on Saturday, August 17, 1–3pm. Acoustic musicians are welcome to take their instruments and sit in. Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point on the Eno Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, August 17, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, August 17, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, August 17, 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/Acoustic trio City Folk (Walter Miller and Phil Hatchett) will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, August 17, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, August 17, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
Durham Parks and Recreation’s Rock the Park movie series features the classic baseball film, Bull Durham (filmed in Durham; rated R), on Saturday, August 17, 8:30–10:30pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Don’t forget your blanket and/or lawn chair. Free admission; call 919-560-4355 or click here for more info. If the weather looks iffy, call 919-560-4636 to see if this event has been cancelled.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, August 18, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Thanks to generous Durhamites, Ron N Shoot (RNS) Sports surpassed its goal to collect 300 pairs of new sneakers for Durham-area kids in need. They will celebrate with a #Project300 Community Day and Giveaway on Sunday, August 18, 3–6pm, at Brogden Middle School (1001 Leon St). They’ll be giving away sneakers, book bags full of school supplies, haircuts (kids only), and food. They’ll also have bouncy houses, music, and more. (RNS Sports is a nonprofit that uses basketball to connect young people with opportunities to become community leaders.)
August 19–25
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, August 19, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). Learn how Durham County is helping people stay in their homes, and listen to plans for hundreds of new affordable homes downtown. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, August 19, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, August 19, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, August 19, 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, August 19, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, August 20, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 6–7:30pm, at the American Underground (201 W Main St, Suite 100). Technology enthusiasts and professionals are invited to network and to help expand the Triangle’s black tech startup ecosystem. Free admission; click here to RSVP.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 20, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, August 20, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 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 August 20 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on August 21, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on August 21 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, August 21, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, August 21, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, August 21, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, August 22, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, August 22, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, August 22, 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, August 22, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 22, 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, August 22, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 22, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 23, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, August 23, 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, August 23, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
A special Stagville Under the Stars Skywatching Session will feature African Sky Stories on Friday, August 23, 8–10pm, at Historic Stagville (5828 Old Oxford Hwy). Enjoy an evening of storytelling from an African perspective and stargaze through big Morehead Planetarium telescopes. Usually, the Stagville skywatching sessions are drop-in events; however, this one will start promptly at 8pm. It’s free; call 919-620-0120 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 24 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 24, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, August 24, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, August 24, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Preservation Durham’s Architecture and the Urban Landscape Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, August 24; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of Durham Central Park (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, August 24, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, August 24, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, August 24, 2–5pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Acoustic quartet Gnarly Blue will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, August 24, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, August 24, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, August 25, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The Living Arts Collective’s 4th Sunday Salsa Social will be held on August 25 at 410 W Geer St; there will be two sets of music, starting at 3:30pm. This all-ages event will feature local music legends Orquesta Gardel; feel free to dance to lively Afro-Cuban music or simply relax on a couch. Admission is on a sliding scale from $7 to $25; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, August 25, 8pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
August 26–September 1
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, August 26, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, August 26, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, August 26, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, August 26, 7:30–8:30pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, August 27, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, August 27, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, August 27, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 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 August 27 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on August 28, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on August 28 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, August 28, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, August 28, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, August 28, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, August 29, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, August 29, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, August 29, 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, August 29, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 29, 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, August 29, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, August 29, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 30, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, August 30, 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, August 30, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 31 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 31, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, August 31, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, August 31, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, August 31, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, August 31, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, August 31, 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.
Bluegrass band Shadowhawk will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, August 31, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, August 31, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
Durham Beat and Locopops cohost a live music and local art market, The Beat Market, at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd), on Sunday, September 1, 1–4pm. Enjoy some ice cream and pops, or a snack from a food truck, enter raffles, and support local artists! This month’s featured artists are [UPDATE]. Free admission; don’t forget your blanket and lawn chair. Visit the Facebook event page [UPDATE] for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, September 1, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, September 1, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on September 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). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
September 2–8
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, September 2, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, September 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.
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, September 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, September 3, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, September 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) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, September 3, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, September 3, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, September 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 September 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), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on September 4, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The Wednesday Durham Farmers Market will be held in the Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) on September 4 from 3 to 6pm. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, pastries, and some items that aren’t available at the Saturday market. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, September 4, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Musicians are invited to join in the weekly Super Jam Open Mic, led by Stephen Muñóz, on Wednesday, September 4, 6–9pm, at Golden Belt (807 E Main St). This is a family- and dog-friendly event, and a different food truck will be on site every week. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, September 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.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, September 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, September 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 5, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, September 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, September 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, September 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, September 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.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, September 5, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 6, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, September 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, September 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, September 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 Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 7 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 7, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, September 7, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, September 7, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, September 7, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, September 7, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, September 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/keyboardist Todd Parrott will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, September 7, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Comedy Durham Open Mic will be held on Saturday, September 7, 8pm, at Hunky Dory (718 Ninth St). Free admission; if you plan to participate, sign up at 7:30pm. Click here for more info.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, September 8, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
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