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April 26–May 2

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, April 26, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on April 26, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, April 26, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, April 26, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, April 27, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, April 27, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.

Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics’ Virtues & Vocations forum centering on Reimagining Education: Conversations on Character, Commitment, and Community, will feature an online event on Tuesday, April 27, noon–1pm. Author and history professor Johann Neem will explore the question, What’s the Point of College? Click here for more info and to attend this free Zoom event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, April 27 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, April 27, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on April 27, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

Durham Beyond Policing’s 10 to Transform Campaign Kickoff will take place on their Facebook page on Tuesday, April 27, 6–8pm. Right now 60, approximately 10%, of the Durham Police Department’s police officer positions are currently vacant. DBP feels that now’s a good time to hire unarmed 911 responders, perhaps even going so far as to create a Department of Community Safety. Click here for more info and to sign a letter to the Durham City Council with this idea.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on April 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), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, April 27, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, April 28, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, April 28, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Bull City Elks will be giving away boxes of sweet potatoes on Wednesday, April 28, 4–7:30pm, at the Bull City Elks Lodge #317 (2311 S Alston Ave).

King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, April 28, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, April 28, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, April 29, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, April 29, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, April 29, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on April 30, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The City’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Department will host Our Community Stories: Merrick Moore on Friday, April 30, noon–1pm. Learn about this historic African-American community during this installment of NIS’s monthly Durham Community Engagement series. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register for and attend this free virtual program.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on April 30, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. 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.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, April 30, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Hi-Wire Brewing (800 Taylor St, at Golden Belt) is partnering with the Animal Protection Society of Durham to host Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on Friday, April 30, 5:30–8:30pm. You can meet and greet dogs, cats, and pocket pets that are ready to be adopted, and Hi-Wire will also donate funds from beverage sales to APS. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.

The Beats n Bars Festival, Candid Yams, and PNC are teaming up to host screenings of black movies at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (409 Blackwell St). The Candid Yams Kickback Movie Experience, promising both entertainment and education, will make its seasonal debut on Friday, April 30, 6–9:30pm, with The Black Panther. The gates will open at 6pm, a community talk starts at 7pm, and the movie screening will begin at 7:30pm. Admission is $10 (free for kids age 9 and under), and everyone will be seated in lawn pods (maximum 10 people per pod). Food trucks will be on site if you want to buy snacks. Click here for more info and to purchase your ticket(s).

The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 1 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. Social-distancing protocols require everyone to line up on the corner of Foster and Hunt Sts before entering the market; please wear a face mask and observe the market rules.

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 1, 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 9am to noon on Saturday, May 1, 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. Social-distancing protocols require everyone to remember that there should be only one person per tent; please wear a face mask and observe the market rules.

Preservation Durham, the Nasher Museum, and the Museum of Durham History are partnering to cosponsor the Durham Mural Bike Tour on Saturday, May 1, 10–11:30am. It’s free; click here to save your spot. The group will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (Corcoran and Parrish Sts).

Enjoy a series of United Premier Soccer League matches between Moros FC and La Liga Durham on Saturday, May 1, starting at noon, at Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Dr) Tickets are $10, free for kids age 9 and under. Click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).

Bike Durham will host an Ellerbee Creek Clean Up on Saturday, May 1, 1–4pm. Meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (Corcoran and Chapel Hill Sts) at 1pm and ride your bike to the cleanup spot, 1515 N Pointe Dr, or simply arrive at the cleanup spot (in front of the Mattress Firm) at 2pm. Don’t forget your face mask; gloves and snacks will be provided. The goal is to remove litter from a section of the Ellerbee Creek Trail. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.

Katie Haynes will be graduating from college, and she’ll celebrate with a project she calls Smiling While Sending Hope on Saturday, May 1, 2:30–3:30pm. Her plan is to collect toys and items for young adult/teen patients at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh during a special drive-thru parade at Tar River Elementary School (2642 Philo White Rd, in Franklinton). (The lineup for the parade will begin at 2pm.) Katie has a number of chronic illnesses and wants to help other young people in their struggle. If you can’t think of anything to donate, you can click here to view an Amazon wishlist with inexpensive items to choose from. Deliveries will be made directly to her door, so they don’t have to arrive by Saturday. And if you prefer to make a monetary donation, click here to go to the Go Fund Me campaign. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.

Daughters of Lydia’s Spring POP-UP will be held on Saturday, May 1, 3–5pm, in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St). Visit local crafts and gift vendors, stop by the food trucks, and enjoy music played by DJ Piddipat. Free admission; don’t forget your face mask.

The LGBT Center of Raleigh will cohost Triangle Autism Discussion group’s next online talk about Autism in the Media on Saturday, May 1, 4:30–6pm. Self- and professionally-diagnosed people with autism are welcome to attend, as well as individuals in and outside of the LGBTQ+ community. Join the conversation and discuss how you feel autism has been represented on TV, in books and movies, and even in news stories. How do you feel about characters with supposed autistic traits, such as Spock from Star Trek or Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory? Click here to sign up and to attend this free Zoom event.

The Durham Bulls’ 2021 Spring Fan Fest will be held on Saturday, May 1, 5–7pm, at the DBAP (Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St). Have fun taking batting practice on the field, sampling some of the new concession items, meeting Ripken, the Bulls’ spokesdog and Wool E Bull, and entering a raffle to win the opportunity of lighting the iconic snorting bull home run marker. Click here to order your free ticket(s); there are actually two time slots—5 to 6pm and 6 to 7pm.

The Durham Really Really Free Market is back and will take place in the Lyon Park Playground (1200 W Lakewood Ave) on Sunday, May 2, 2–4pm. Display items (household goods, clothing, toys, books, furniture, etc) that you’re willing to give away and take items that catch your eye home with you. Please do your best to wash/sanitize items. The volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves, and everyone is expected to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Visit the Facebook page for more info.

May 3–9

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, May 3, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The City of Durham and Downtown Durham Inc are cosponsoring Free Downtown Parking Garage Week on Monday, May 3 through Friday, May 7. Do some shopping, visit galleries, have a bite to eat, and rediscover downtown Durham while enjoying free parking in a downtown garage during the first workweek of May. Simply get a ticket as you enter a downtown garage and insert it on the way out at any of these City-owned garages—Chapel Hill Street Garage, Church Street Garage, Corcoran Street Garage, Durham Centre Parking Garage, and the Morgan/Rigsbee Parking Garage. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on May 3, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The Triangle Rock Club (1010 Martin Luther King Pkwy) will host a campaign for nonprofit Project Life Movement on Monday, May 3, 4–8pm. Project Life Movement is putting together a donor registry for people who want to volunteer to help treat and cure blood cancer with a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, May 3, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, May 3, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

100 Black Men Triangle East will present the third of its 5-part Financial Literacy Series on Monday, May 3, 7–8:30pm. Get tips and advice on how to access the keys to financial freedom during this free series. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and to get your ticket for this online event.

The next Durham City Council Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Monday, May 3, 7–10pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham. Click here to view the agenda.

The City of Durham and Downtown Durham Inc are cosponsoring Free Downtown Parking Garage Week through Friday, May 7. Do some shopping, visit galleries, have a bite to eat, and rediscover downtown Durham while enjoying free parking in a downtown garage during the first workweek of May. Simply get a ticket as you enter a downtown garage and insert it on the way out at any of these City-owned garages—Chapel Hill Street Garage, Church Street Garage, Corcoran Street Garage, Durham Centre Parking Garage, and the Morgan/Rigsbee Parking Garage. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, May 4, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, May 4, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, May 4 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, May 4, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on May 4, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event. Today’s focus will be on the North Carolina Zoo.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on May 4 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, May 4, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

For now, Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its Open Meetings on first Tuesdays until they’re able to hold their in-person, weekly meetings. The next online meeting will be held on May 4, 7–9pm. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about this membership organization that celebrates both creativity and technology. Visit the Splat Space website to learn more and call 919-704-4250 or write to info@splatspace.org if you have any questions.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, May 5, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Duke Alumni and Duke Lifelong Learning will cohost Polarization in America: A Look at Social Media and Polarization with Professor Chris Bail on Wednesday, May 5, noon–1pm. Professor Bail, director of The Polarization Lab, will talk about the work being done by Duke University social scientists, computer scientists, and statisticians in exploriimg ways to optimize social media platforms for more productive conversations about politics. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to sign up for this free Zoom event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, May 5, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, May 5, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, May 5, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, May 6, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The next Durham City Council Work (Virtual) Session will be held on Thursday, May 6, 1–5pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, May 6, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, May 6, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)

Don't Waste Durham’s next Reducing Waste in Durham Public Schools Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 6, 6–7pm. This month’s speaker will be Linden Thayer, PhD, a cofounder of the Food Insight Group, who would like to set up a central kitchen for the school system. Ideally, school lunches will be cooked from scratch, using locally sourced food instead of processed food from faraway sources. Click here to attend this Zoom meeting.

Hi-Wire Brewing Durham (800 Taylor St, Suite 9-150) will host a Mini Pop-Up! Market on Thursday, May 6, 6–8pm. One local arts & crafts vendor will be featured every week (at no cost to the artist). If you’d like to be considered to participate as an artist/vendor, click here to fill out the form.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Science Tonight with Chris Smith on Thursday, May 6, 7–8pm. Tonight’s focus will be on Ending HIV, and Dr Christine Daniels, a researcher at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute, will talk about the work to develop a vaccine against HIV (human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Click here to watch the livestream on the museum’s YouTube channel.

The Black Moms of Raleigh & Surrounding Areas Facebook Group will host a Closing the Wealth Gap webinar on Thursday, May 6, 7–8pm. Financial experts Ruby Wesley and Jeniece McClary will focus on 3 Financial Challenges Women Face, which include gender pay equity, the impact of caregiving, and longer life expectancy. Gather your questions for the Q&A and click here to register for this free Zoom event.

Parents Matter will cohost a virtual workshop with You & Five-O, How to Safely Interact with Police on Thursday, May 6, 7pm. BJ Council will teach how to safely interact with law enforcement and will discuss the importance of improving communication between the police and members of the community. To attend, send an email message to youandfiveo@gmail.com and you’ll be sent the link for this free event.

The City of Durham and Downtown Durham Inc are cosponsoring Free Downtown Parking Garage Week through today, Friday, May 7. Do some shopping, visit galleries, have a bite to eat, and rediscover downtown Durham while enjoying free parking in a downtown garage during the first workweek of May. Simply get a ticket as you enter a downtown garage and insert it on the way out at any of these City-owned garages—Chapel Hill Street Garage, Church Street Garage, Corcoran Street Garage, Durham Centre Parking Garage, and the Morgan/Rigsbee Parking Garage. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on May 7, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Raise Up, the NC Poor People’s Campaign, and Carolina Jews for Justice are partnering to hold Fed Up: Political Food Distribution, a food giveaway, in the Lakewood Shopping Center (2000 Chapel Hill Rd) on Friday, May 7, 11am–1pm. Food boxes (nonperishables and fresh produce) will be distributed. You can drive up, pop the trunk, and a box will be placed inside. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here if you can help out as a volunteer or financial donor.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on May 7, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. 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.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, May 7, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The MGB Foundation will host its next pop-up community service project, Spring into Summer Breakfast, on Saturday, May 8, 8–10:30am. Hungry and homeless neighbors will be served a hearty breakfast at 410 Liberty St. If you’d like to volunteer to help, click here to send an email message to the director Akeeya Umstead (aka Misstakenid). 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, May 8 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. Social-distancing protocols require everyone to line up on the corner of Foster and Hunt Sts before entering the market; please wear a face mask and observe the market rules.

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 8, 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, May 8, 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. Social-distancing protocols require everyone to remember that there should be only one person per tent; please wear a face mask and observe the market rules.

Preservation Durham will host Historic Maplewood Cemetery Tours on Saturday, May 8, 9–10:30am or 11am–12:30pm. Join a storytelling walk (in limited small groups) through this historic cemetery, starting at the corner of Kent and Morehead). Click here for more info and to get your ticket ($15.06, free for Preservation Durham members).

Sewa RTP will host a Volunteering Event at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC (708 Gilbert St) on Saturday, May 8, 9am–1pm. Contact them via Whatsapp to let them know you’re available to help put food packages together for people in need.

Preservation Durham will host its Tobacco History Walking Tour on 10am on Saturday, May 8, 10–11:30am, and learn about Durham’s place in the history of the tobacco industry. It’s free; click here for more info and to register (only 10 people will be allowed per tour). The group will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (Corcoran and Parrish Sts).

Knox St Studios will host a STEM Exploration Playhouse and Coding Workshop at the american underground @Main (201 W Main St) on Saturday, May 8, 11am–5pm. Middle school and high school students are invited to learn about coding and web design (STEM = science, technology, engineering, math) by attending two workshops. The May 8 event is free, and the May 17–24 Web Design & Development series of workshops will cost $300. Click here for more info and to sign up for either offering.

The 17th annual Beaver Queen Pageant will again be a virtual one. The pageant is all in fun but is actually a fundraiser for the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. Here’s how it works: Contestants in silly—some outrageously so—costumes compete for the title of Beaver Queen. (Not all contestants are women—that’s part of the wacky factor.) They vie for votes with their antics, personalities, and talent—and at this particular competition, bribing the judges is encouraged. Voting (and bribing) all raise money for the ECWA. You can put in your vote ($5), and as they say in Chicago, “Vote early and often.”

This year, instead of limiting the pageant to a single day, this fun event will be stretched over three shorter online events: Meet the Contestants on Saturday, May 8, 6pm, followed by the Talent and Stage Presence episode on Saturday, June 5, and the Final CORONAtion episode on Saturday, June 12. Click here to view the contestants’ videos, submit your vote(s), and see how the voting is going and how much money has been raised so far.

Preservation Durham will host Historic Maplewood Cemetery Tours on Sunday, May 9, 9–10:30am or 11am–12:30pm. Join a storytelling walk (in limited small groups) through this historic cemetery, starting at the corner of Kent and Morehead). Click here for more info and to get your ticket ($15.06, free for Preservation Durham members).

May 10–16

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, May 10, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on May 10, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Regular Session will be held on Monday, April 12, 5pm. You can watch the meeting via the County’s website, YouTube channel, or Spectrum channel 8.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, May 10, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, May 10, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Triangle Orchid Society’s next membership meeting will be held online on Monday, April 12, 7:30–9pm. Click here for more info and to attend on Zoom.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, May 11, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, May 11, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, May 11 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, May 11, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on May 11, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on May 11 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, May 11, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Join Bull City Gaming at their next Gamer’s Den on Tuesday, April 13, 9pm. Learn about esports and how to join in the fun with Jatovi McDuffie. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to watch on Twitch.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, May 12, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Gardens for Everyone will be building garden boxes for the elderly residents of The Whitted School senior living facility (200 E Umstead St/1210 Sawyer St) on Wednesday, May 12. The plan is to build four of them, two of which will be disability-accessible tabletop boxes. If you have some carpentry skills and can help as a volunteer, click here to sign up and to choose either the 9:30am to noon or the 1 to 3pm shift.

Durham Parks and Recreation hosts Virtual Quick Crafts for Preschoolers (up to age 5) on Wednesday, April 14, 10–10:30am. When you sign up, you’ll get an email at least 2 days before the event with the link you’ll use to join. You can go to the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) for a contactless pickup of the supplies for the week’s event on Tuesday, April 13 between 2 and 5pm. The fee is $3; click here for more info and to register and pay. You and your child will then join the Zoom event for fun and instructions on Wednesday.

The Animal Protection Society of Durham will host Behavior Live! on Wednesday, April 14, noon–12:30pm. APS’s behavior manager, Julie, will present a mix of animal behavior tips and tricks, training advice and demonstrations, enrichment activities for pets, and more during this intensive, free event. Click here to watch from their Facebook page.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, May 12, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, May 12, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, May 12, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, May 13, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, May 13, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, May 13, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)

Ever heard of Boomerang Bags? It’s an idea that started in Australia in 2013, and it involves having a supply of reusable bags available in stores and other venues. People are encouraged to take them, use them, and return them for others to use; this is an excellent way of reducing single-use bags. Don’t Waste Durham will hold a Boomerang Bag Planning Meeting on Thursday, May 13, 6–7pm, about making some for local shoppers. Click here to attend this Zoom meeting.

Shemecka McNeil announces that SLICE 325, her food and nutrition-education nonprofit, will host COVID Q&A: Let’s Get Vaccinated on Thursday, May 13, 7–8pm. Ask questions about myths and excuses you’ve heard and win gifts during the periodic raffles. Click here to sign up for this free Zoom event.

Parents Matter will host a We Are the Answer meeting on Thursday, April 15, 7–8pm. The Parents Matter is a platform designed to empower families and communities get their voices heard on important issues including crime and education. Send an email to hubnc0804@gmail.com to sign up for this free Zoom event, and click here to explore the website (Parents Matter is one of several programs under The HUB run by founder Martina “Coach D” Dunford ).

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on May 14, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The Museum of Durham History (500 W Main St) will celebrate the reopening of its doors with a new exhibit, From Tobacco Market to Innovation Hub: Durham’s Central Park Neighborhood. Hours for the opening weekend (Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17) will be 10am to 5pm. Learn how this section of downtown has changed over 150 years and how it now boasts a lively nightlife scene, luxury living, and innovative retail. Hear the stories of longtime family-business owners and community leaders. Click here to get your free ticket and set aside an hourlong appointment to safely view the new exhibit.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on May 14, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. 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.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, May 14, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Bethesda Christian Preschool (1914 S Miami Blvd) will host Family Movie Night on Friday, April 16, 7pm. Be sure to take blankets or lawn chairs to watch Inside Out, a family-friendly movie, on the soccer field. If it rains, everyone will watch the movie in the fellowship hall. outdoor family movie night. This is a free event; 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, May 15 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. Social-distancing protocols require everyone to line up on the corner of Foster and Hunt Sts before entering the market; please wear a face mask and observe the market rules.

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 15, 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, May 15, 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. Social-distancing protocols require everyone to remember that there should be only one person per tent; please wear a face mask and observe the market rules.

Preservation Durham will host its Civil Rights History Walking Tour on Saturday, May 15, 10–11:30am, and learn about Durham’s place in the history of civil rights and African-American empowerment. It’s free; click here for more info and to register (only 10 people will be allowed per tour). The group will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (Corcoran and Parrish Sts).

Preservation Durham will host an Historic Maplewood Cemetery Tour on Saturday, May 15, 11am–12:30pm. Join a storytelling walk (in limited small groups) through this historic cemetery, starting at the corner of Kent and Morehead). Click here for more info and to get your ticket ($15.06, free for Preservation Durham members).

Middle school and high school students who are interested in the medical profession for future careers are invited to attend a Health Careers Panel Discussion hosted by 100 Black Men of the Triangle East on Saturday, May 15, 11am–12:30pm. They’ll learn what it’s like to work in the medical field as a doctor, nurse, etc from area medical professionals including Martin Blagrove, Howard Francis, Leon W Herndon Jr, Lindon Pearson, Victoria Revelle, and Jeffrey Scales. Click here to attend this free video chat on Zoom.

This year’s Bimbé Festival (celebration of black culture) will be held at the Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Dr) on Saturday, May 15, 11am–10pm. Durham Parks and Recreation has set it up so that we can enjoy great music, speakers, and delicious food from the safety of our vehicles (or directly in front of them on lawn chairs). Food trucks will be onsite if you’d like to purchase food and beverages; be sure to wear a mask if you visit the food trucks or use the restroom facilities at the stadium. Cars are limited to four people each, and you can reserve your space by clicking here. Please note that you’ll have to choose a time slot (11am–2pm, 3–6pm, or 7–10pm); click here to view the full performance schedule.

Preservation Durham will host an Historic Maplewood Cemetery Tour on Sunday, May 16, 11am–12:30pm. Join a storytelling walk (in limited small groups) through this historic cemetery, starting at the corner of Kent and Morehead). Click here for more info and to get your ticket ($15.06, free for Preservation Durham members).

The Black Farmers Market NC will host the Black Farmers Market at 930 Franklin St, on the Golden Belt campus, on Sunday, May 16, 1:30–4pm. Buy fresh produce and support Southern black farmers; visit the Facebook event page for more info.

May 17–23

The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, May 17, noon–1pm. Click here for more info and to attend this Zoom meeting.

Everyone’s welcome but people with disabilities (age 10+) are especially invited to attend Virtual Let’s Talk Sports on Monday, April 19, 2–2:30pm. Click here to choose a date and register by the day before to get the link for this free Zoom event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, May 17, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on May 17, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, May 17, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

Don't Waste Durham’s next Community Meeting will be held on Monday, April 19, 6:30–7:30pm. Share your ideas about reducing consumer waste through recycling and reuse. Click here for more info and to attend this Zoom meeting.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, May 17, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

100 Black Men of Triangle East will present the second of its 5-part Financial Literacy Series on Monday, April 19, 7–8:30pm. Get tips and advice on how to access the keys to financial freedom during this free series. Click here for more info and to get your ticket for this online event.

The next Durham City Council Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Monday, May 17, 7–10pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, April 20, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, May 18, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, May 18 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, May 18, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on May 18, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on May 18 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, May 18, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, May 19, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Durham Parks and Recreation hosts Virtual Quick Crafts for Preschoolers (up to age 5) on Wednesday, April 21, 10–10:30am. When you sign up, you’ll get an email at least 2 days before the event with the link you’ll use to join. You can go to the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) for a contactless pickup of the supplies for the week’s event on Tuesday, April 20 between 2 and 5pm. The fee is $3; click here for more info and to register and pay. You and your child will then join the Zoom event for fun and instructions on Wednesday.

Automotive manufacturer AW North Carolina will hold a Job Fair on Wednesday, April 21, 10am–6pm, at the Hilton Garden Inn (7007 Fayetteville Rd, across from Southpoint Mall). Click here to preapply; you can also sign up for job alerts. Spanish-speakers are also encouraged to apply.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, May 19, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, May 19, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.

The Durham Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta’s Voter Education Series, RISE UP, part 2 will explore How to Get Engaged in Campaigns on Wednesday, April 21, 7–8:30pm. The panelists, LT McCrimmon, director Government Affairs in the Office of Governor Roy Cooper; Conen Morgan, from the Longleaf Agency; and Marcus Bass from Advance Carolina and the NC Black Alliance will explain how to learn more about and offer your help and involvement in political campaigns. Click here to register for and attend this free Zoom event.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, May 19, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, May 20, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The next Durham City Council Work (Virtual) Session will be held on Thursday, May 20, 1–5pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, May 20, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, May 20, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)

Hi-Wire Brewing Durham (800 Taylor St, Suite 9-150) will host a Mini Pop-Up! Market on Thursday, April 22, 6–8pm. One local arts & crafts vendor will be featured every week (at no cost to the artist). If you’d like to be considered to participate as an artist/vendor, click here to fill out the form.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Science Tonight with Chris Smith on Thursday, April 22, 7–8pm. Tonight’s focus will be on Earth Day, and It's Science Tonight with Chris Smith! Tonight's guest is Dr Margaret Klein Salamon, the founder of Climate Awakening, will discuss Breaking the Silence: The Role of Emotions in the Climate Emergency. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to watch the livestream on the museum’s YouTube channel. This is a Triangle SciTech Expo event.

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on May 21, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Raise Up, the NC Poor People’s Campaign, and Carolina Jews for Justice are partnering to hold Fed Up: Political Food Distribution, a food giveaway, in the Lakewood Shopping Center (2000 Chapel Hill Rd) on Friday, May 21, 11am–1pm. Food boxes (nonperishables and fresh produce) will be distributed. You can drive up, pop the trunk, and a box will be placed inside. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here if you can help out as a volunteer or financial donor.

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (2200 S Alston Ave) will host a Community Food Giveaway on Friday, April 23, 11:30am while supplies last. Drive to the back of the church and pop open the trunk; the food will be placed inside.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on May 21, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. 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.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, May 21, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Third Friday event, The Mix at Durham Station, is back with DJ Piddipat at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St) on May 21, 3:30–6:30pm. Enjoy cool tunes and feel free to dance while observing proper social distancing. This music series is made possible by a partnership of Downtown Durham Inc and GoDurham. (DJ Piddipat is patricia A murray, publisher of the Durham Skywriter; write to durhamskywriter@gmail.com for more info.)

The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 22 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. Social-distancing protocols require everyone to line up on the corner of Foster and Hunt Sts before entering the market; please wear a face mask and observe the market rules.

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 22, 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, May 22, 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. Social-distancing protocols require everyone to remember that there should be only one person per tent; please wear a face mask and observe the market rules.

Preservation Durham will host its Architecture and the Urban Landscape Walking Tour on Saturday, May 22, 10–11:30am, and learn about some of Durham’s pioneer entrepreneurs and the history of some of downtown’s iconic buildings. It’s free; click here for more info and to register (only 10 people will be allowed per tour). The group will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (Corcoran and Parrish Sts).

Downtown Durham Inc invites everyone to come out for The Streetery on Saturday, April 24, 1–9pm. Some of the downtown streets will be open to pedestrian traffic with festive lights, music, and performers. Feel free to shop, get some carryout food, or dine in or out (depending on the venue and weather). Social distancing is still being practiced, so don’t forget your face mask. Click here for more info.

NorthThe MAKRS Society will host its monthly MAKRS Pop-Up Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Sunday, May 23, 11am–3pm. Thirty+ local artists and makers will be displaying and selling their work, and food trucks will be there as well. The tents will be set 6 feet apart and will have hand sanitizer available; please wear a face mask. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.

May 24–30

Everyone’s welcome but people with disabilities (age 10+) are especially invited to attend Virtual Let’s Talk Sports on Monday, April 26, 2–2:30pm. Click here to choose a date and register by the day before to get the link for this free Zoom event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, May 24, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on May 24, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, May 24, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, May 24, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Regular Session will be held on Monday, April 26, 7pm. You can watch the meeting via the County’s website, YouTube channel, or Spectrum channel 8.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, May 25, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, May 25, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, May 25 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, May 25, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on May 25, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on May 25 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, May 25, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, May 26, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Durham Parks and Recreation hosts Virtual Quick Crafts for Preschoolers (up to age 5) on Wednesday, April 28, 10–10:30am. When you sign up, you’ll get an email at least 2 days before the event with the link you’ll use to join. You can go to the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) for a contactless pickup of the supplies for the week’s event on Tuesday, April 27 between 2 and 5pm. The fee is $3; click here for more info and to register and pay. You and your child will then join the Zoom event for fun and instructions on Wednesday.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, May 26, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, May 26, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, May 26, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, May 27, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, May 27, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, May 27, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)

Durham Jail Letter Writing will host its March Durham Jail Letter Writing session on Thursday, May 27, 7–9pm. This is where you can join this online meeting and write letters to loved-ones, friends, and neighbors who are incarcerated in the Durham County Jail. You can choose whether you want to show your face or not during this Zoom event. Join in the conversation, follow writing prompts and guidelines, and share ideas while working to stay in touch with imprisoned family/friends. Click here to attend this free event on Google Hangouts; if you don’t have a gmail account, send your email address to durhamletters@protonmail.com to have them send you the link.

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on May 28, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on May 28, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. 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.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, May 28, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Beats n Bars Festival, Candid Yams, and PNC are teaming up to host screenings of black movies at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (409 Blackwell St). The Candid Yams Kickback Movie Experience will feature Remember the Titans on Friday, May 28, 6–9:30pm. The gates will open at 6pm, followed by a community talk at 7pm, and the movie screening will begin at 7:30pm. Admission is $10 (free for kids age 9 and under), and everyone will be seated in lawn pods (maximum 10 people per pod). Food trucks will be on site if you want to buy snacks. Click here for more info and to purchase your ticket(s).

The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 29 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) 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, May 29, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, May 29, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.

May 31–June 6

Everyone’s welcome but people with disabilities (age 10+) are especially invited to attend Virtual Let’s Talk Sports on Monday, May 3, 2–2:30pm. Click here to choose a date and register by the day before to get the link for this free Zoom event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, May 31, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on May 31, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, May 31, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, May 31, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, June 1, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Durham Central Park presents Story Time with Barnaby D Troll! on Tuesday, June 1, 10:30–11:30am, at the Durham Central Park playground (at The Leaf, 501 Foster St). Preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their families are invited to join Ms Kristen in listening to a favorite children’s story, singing a couple of songs, and then recreating the story through play on the ADA-accessible Mt Merrill playground. Adults and kids age 5 and up will need to wear face masks. This is a free event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, June 1 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, June 1, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on June 1, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

The Tuesday Blues Jam will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm on June 1 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer), and if you’re a singer, feel free to provide your own mic. Wear your mask at all times while performing; the tables will be set further apart for social distancing. Free admission; if you plan to perform, you can sign up a half-hour before showtime up to 8pm.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, June 1, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, June 2, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, June 2, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, June 2, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, June 2, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, June 3, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, June 3, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

NC Raise Up will hold an online Mass Meeting on Thursday, June 3, 6–7pm, for low-wage and essential workers interested in working together with community activists and organizers to protect their rights amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have never attended a Raise Up meeting, please send an email to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself. Click here to register for attending this Zoom event. (These are also the folks who are fighting for the $15/hour minimum wage.)

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on June 4, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Raise Up, the NC Poor People’s Campaign, and Carolina Jews for Justice are partnering to hold Fed Up: Political Food Distribution, a food giveaway, in the Lakewood Shopping Center (2000 Chapel Hill Rd) on Friday, June 4, 11am–1pm. Food boxes (nonperishables and fresh produce) will be distributed. You can drive up, pop the trunk, and a box will be placed inside. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here if you can help out as a volunteer or financial donor.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on June 4, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. 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.

Individuals with disabilities (age 18+) are invited to attend Virtual Let’s Talk on Friday, April 9, 2–2:30pm. Tell jokes and stories, ask questions, or just hang out. Click here to register by the day before to get the link for this free Zoom event.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, June 4, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 5 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, June 5, 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, June 5, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.

Preservation Durham will host its Tobacco History Walking Tour on 10am on Saturday, May 8, 10–11:30am, and learn about Durham’s place in the history of the tobacco industry. It’s free; click here for more info and to register (only 10 people will be allowed per tour). The group will meet at Major the Bull in CCB Plaza (Corcoran and Parrish Sts).

The Animal Protection Society of Durham will present Behavior Live! on Wednesday, May 12, noon–12:30pm. APS’s behavior manager, Julie, will will offer a mix of tips and tricks on understanding your pet’s behavior/antics, training advice and demonstrations, and will teach you how to add enrichment activities to improve your pet’s life. Click here to watch this free session on the APS of Durham’s Facebook page.

The Durham Really Really Free Market is back and will take place in the Lyon Park Playground (1200 W Lakewood Ave) on Sunday, June 6, 2–4pm. Display items (household goods, clothing, toys, books, furniture, etc) that you’re willing to give away and take items that catch your eye home with you. Please do your best to wash/sanitize items. The volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves, and everyone is expected to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Visit the Facebook page for more info.

King’s Park International Church (1305 Odyssey Dr) will host its Food Pantry & Clothing Closet on Wednesday, June 7, 5–6pm. The House of Mercy Food Pantry and Clothing Closet will give away fresh, frozen, and canned foods and gently used clothing to individuals and families in need. Click here for more info.

The next Durham City Council Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Monday, June 7, 7–10pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.

Jewels Outreach will host Jewels Feeding Friends, a food giveaway, on Saturday, June 12, 10am–noon, at the Kipp Charter School (1107 Holloway St). Please wear a mask and then pop open the trunk of your vehicle for the volunteers who will place a box of fresh fruits and vegetables inside.

Please ignore the events below—I’m just leaving these here so I won’t have to reenter them once things return to normal.

March 1–8

The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on March 1, 5–8pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). This month’s session will also double for a Toys for Tots gift drive Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.

The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, March 2, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.

A Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be offered at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 2, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $7; click here for more info.

Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, March 2, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.

High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, March 2, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.

Flash Chorus will tackle “Jump” by Van Halen and SHAED’s “Trampoline” at Motorco (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Monday, March 2, 7–9pm. This all-ages event welcomes people who simply love to sing. Everyone rehearses the songs a few times and then put on a performance with a live band. The cost to participate is $7 in advance, $10 same-day (and free for kids age 12 and under). Click here for more info.

Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.

The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, March 3, 6:30–8pm, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.

Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 7–9pm, at 800 N Mangum St. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about the membership organization and see the 3D printer, wood- and metalworking tools, etc. Enter through the Corporation St gate (if it’s closed, call 919-704-4250). Park in the lot and enter on the north side of the building.

The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on March 3 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.

Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), for folks age 55+. Play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in on March 4, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.

The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.

The next Meeting of the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society will be held at the Duke Homestead State Historic Site (2828 Duke Homestead Rd) on Wednesday, March 4, 7–9pm. George Thomas will give a talk on Higher Education: What’s Land Got to Do with It?. Click here for more info.

Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, March 4, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.

High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 4, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.

Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, March 5, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.

Join fellow curiosity seekers at the next Larger Than Life Science forum, which will be hosted by LaunchBio at The Chesterfield (701 W Main St, on the atrium level) on Thursday, February 5, 4–7pm. This month’s theme will be Deal Us In: Science, Capital, + Leadership = Success--plus the following talks: 2020 Investment Perspectives: Insights from the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference (4:15–5pm), Show Us the Money! Non-Dilutive Funding for Life Science Startups (5:15–6pm), and Meet Xontogeny: Combining Science, Investment, and Expertise (6:15–7pm). Free admission; click here for more info and to save your space.

Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, March 5, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.

Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, March 5, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.

Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, March 5, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.

The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, March 5, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.

Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, March 6, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.

Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, March 6, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.

Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, March 6, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.

The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, March 14, 10am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Call the District 3 Substation (#8 Consultant Pl, on the corner of MLK Pkwy and Shannon Rd) at 919-560-4583 for more info.

The next District 4 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on Saturday, March 14, 10am. Contact the District 4 Substation (2945 S Miami Blvd, Suite 135, in the shopping center near TW Alexander Dr) at 919-560-4415 for more info.

Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, March 7, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.

People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, March 7, 2–5pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.

Singer/songwriter Danny Smith will give a free concert of tunes influenced by blues, reggae, pop, calypso, and folk at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, August 5, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info.

Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). The Wiley Brothers will feature a creative combination of hiphop and jazz funk on Saturday, March 7, 9pm–midnight. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.

If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, March 8, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.

March 9–15

Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, March 9, 11–11:45am. You’ll get to see the stage from all different angles, take a walk across the Mildred & Dillard Teer Stage, see the backstage preparation area, and enjoy the view of downtown Durham from the BlueCross BlueShield Atrium lobby. It’s free; write to Jacob Holland at jholland@dpacnc.com to reserve your spot.

The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, March 9, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.

The Jambalaya Soul Academy’s next Writing & Performance Workshop will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, March 9, 6:30–8:30pm. Spoken-word artist Dasan Ahanu will be the facilitator. Free admission; click here for more info.

The topic of the next Periodic Tables science talk will be Pet Tabbies, Not Tigers at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Tuesday, March 10, 7–8pm. Learn about the Carolina Tiger Rescue, North Carolina’s only federally accredited wildcat sanctuary (which is in Pittsboro). Admission is $5; click here for more info.

Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Violinist Jennifer Curtis will be featured on Wednesday, March 11, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.

Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 11, 8:30–10pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.

Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, March 12, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.

The next District 5 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at Golden Belt (City of Durham’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Office, 807 E Main St, Building 2, 3rd floor) on Thursday, March 12, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Contact Officer Steve Hall at 929-560-4404, x29250 or click here for more info.

Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Tim Smith and William Dawson will play happy jazz tunes from the 1920s–40s on Thursday, March 12, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.

Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, March 12, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.

Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, March 12, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.

Movie Loft presents a screening of “The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” the 1970s classic (directed by Durhamite Ivan Dixon) that involves the CIA’s first black agent, at the Shadowbox (2200-D Dominion St, inside the Ample Storage complex) on Thursday, March 12, 7pm. By the way, the soundtrack is by Herbie Hancock. Free admission; donations will be appreciated and you can take your own snacks and beverages if you like. Click here for more info.

The monthly Downtown Run Club will start at 8:30am on Saturday, March 14 and will start and end at The Durham (Hotel) (315 E Chapel Hill St). The Bull City Running Co will host this 3.5-mile route, which will takes you past Durham landmarks like Major the Bull, Duke University, the historic Durham Athletic Park, the Durham Farmers’ Market, and more. It’s free; call 919-768-8830 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.

Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, March 14, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.

If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, March 15, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.

March 16–22

The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). This month’s meeting will be a discussion of the future of Durham’ public transportation. Visit the Facebook page for more info.

High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, March 16, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.

The ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 6–7:30pm, at the American Underground (201 W Main St, Suite 100). Technology enthusiasts and professionals are invited to network and to help expand the Triangle’s black tech startup ecosystem. Free admission; click here to RSVP.

Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Husband-and-wife duo Tim Smith and Eileen Regan will play Irish tunes for St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, March 17, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.

The next Empowering Women Together monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 9:30–11:30am, at the First Flight Venture Center (2 Davis Dr). Meet women from the Research Triangle, Wilmington and Triad areas and share ideas. This month’s theme is Embracing Change. This is a free event; click here for more info and to save your space.

Enjoy Durham talent during the Sounds of the Studio series at the Unscripted Hotel (202 N Corcoran St). Singer/songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Rachel Kiel will be featured on Wednesday, March 18, 6–8pm. Free admission; call 984-329-9500 or click here for more info.

Triangle Comics’ next Drink & Draw will be held at Saladelia (4201 University Dr) on Wednesday, March 18, 7–9pm. Join people who love to draw and participate in fun exercises … or work on your own project while picking up on the creative vibe around you. It’s free; visit the Meetup page for more info.

The International Folk Dance Club will hold its next Social Dance at the Living Arts Collective (410 W Geer St) on Wednesday, March 18, 7–9:30pm. They’ll start with easy dances at 7pm and a half-hour of lessons at 8pm. You don’t necessarily have to take a partner. There’s a cost of $5; parking is tight and you might be able to find a space in the gravel lot behind the TROSA building at 312 W Geer St. Click here for more info.

Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, March 18, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.

High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 18, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.

Don’t Waste Durham will host a meeting, Reducing Waste in Durham Schools, on Thursday, March 19, 6–7pm, at their office (119 Orange St, Suite 303). The discussion will include replicating successful lunchroom composting programs in more Durham Public Schools, and experimenting with food-sharing tables. Come share your ideas on how to reduce waste. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and check out the website to learn more about Don’t Waste Durham’s programs.

Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, March 19, 6–7pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.

Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle, concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments’ Irish Learning Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, March 19, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.

Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, March 20, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.

Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on March 20, 6–8pm (or until 9, 10, or 11, depending on the venue). Make the rounds of participating downtown (and nearby) venues, including the Durham Arts Council, Through This Lens, The Scrap Exchange, the artists at Golden Belt, etc. Click here for more info.

The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, March 21, 9:30–11:30am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Call the District 1 Substation (921 Holloway St, across from Longmeadow Park) at 919-560-4281 for more info.

If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, March 22, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.

March 23–29

Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, March 25, 8:30–10pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.

March 30–April 5

Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, April 3, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.