December 23–29
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, December 23, 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, December 23, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $5; 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, December 23, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, December 24, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 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.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, December 24, 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 Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, December 26, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, December 26, 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.
A Holiday Family Program will be held on Thursday, December 26, 11am–1pm, at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr). Explore the Cosmic Rhythm Vibrations exhibit and try your hand at creating your own art masterpiece. Enjoy musical performances by Kamara Thomas at 11:30am and 12:30pm in the Lecture Hall. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info.
The Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa celebration will be held on Thursday, December 26, 1–9pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). Shabutaso will present musical performances, a candle-lighting ceremony, workshops, food, and craft vendors. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, December 26, 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, December 26, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Enjoy an evening of holiday-flavored improvised theater with Paul and Ian’s One-Man Show,‘20/20 Foresight’ on Thursday, December 26, 7:30–9:30pm, at Shadowbox Studio (900 E Club Blvd, Unit 2200D, in the Ample Storage complex). Admission is $10; call 919-259-9789 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, December 26, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 26, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on December 27, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, December 27, 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, December 27, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, December 28, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, December 28 from 10am 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, December 28, 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, December 28, 2–5pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
The annual Christmas/New Year’s Potluck will be held at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, December 28, 7:30pm. take a dish to share—all are welcome. Call 919-220-2458 or visit the website 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, December 29, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, December 29, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
December 30–January 5
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, December 30, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, December 30, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, December 31, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 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.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, December 31, 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 December 31 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
The InterDenominational Ministerial Alliance of Durham & Vicinity will host its annual Emancipation Day Service on Wednesday, January 1, 11am–noon, at Peace Missionary Baptist Church (2608 Hwy 55). Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr, pastor of Union Baptist in Winston-Salem, will lead the service. Call Dr B Angeloe Burch Sr at 919-672-1058 for more info.
The African American Dance Ensemble’s 35th annual Kwanzaa Fest will be held on Wednesday, January 1 at the Durham Armory (212 Foster St). Celebrate community, family, and culture at this annual event that’s open to all. The venue will open at noon and the Children’s Village will be open from 12:30 to 1:45pm, with games, arts & crafts, face painting, and tours of Durham Fire Department vehicles. The first 100 kids will receive free “Davis Goodie Bags” (named after the late Baba Chuck Davis, founder of the AADE). The Drum Circle will play from 1 to 1:45pm, followed by cultural performances at 2pm. Admission is free, and if you could donate an item for the needy (via Urban Ministries of Durham), it would be greatly appreciated. Click here to see the list of what they need the most. Kwanza Fest will also have vendors and food/beverages for sale (and they usually have fresh fruits for the taking). Call 919-560-2729 or click here or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, January 2, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, January 2, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, January 2, 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, January 2, 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on January 3, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, January 3, 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, January 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.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, January 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.
The monthly Unity Village Community Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 4, 9–10am, at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St). Thanksgiving food delivery to seniors and the upcoming Christmas dinner will be discussed. Dues are $5 per household per month; call Harold Chestnut at 919-225-3941 for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, January 4, 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-songwriters Kent Dixon and Neil Allen will hold a CD release party for their I Want to Hear Your Voice at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, January 4, 7:30pm. Call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
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, January 5, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, January 5, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on January 5, 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.
A new series, ChadFest 2020, will feature a variety of musicians in the area. Week 1 will focus on “Albert Ayler with strings” on Sunday, January 5, 8–10pm, at Arcana (331 W Main, back entrance on Ramseur St), featuring Eugene Chadbourne (guitar, banjo, and vocals), David Menestres (bass), Chris Eubank (cello), Dan Buccia (viola), and Carrie Shull (oboe). Free admission; call 919-973-1675 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
January 6–12
A Heritage Rhythms African Dance Class will be offered at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, January 6, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $5; click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, January 6, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, January 6, 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, January 6, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, January 7, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 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.
UNC-TV Public Media, the Durham County Library, and the Durham Library Foundation will cohost a screening of The First Rainbow Coalition at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris St) on Tuesday, January 7, 7–9pm. This documentary (and episode of Independent Lens) takes a look at a multiethnic coalition forged with the Black Panther Party and the Young Lords during a turbulent period of activism and protest in Chicago (1969). Free admission; click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on January 7 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). 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 January 8, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 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.
Don’t Waste Durham will host the next Environmental Affairs Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 6–8pm, at the City of Durham’s General Services Office (2011 Fay St, off Geer St and Miami Blvd). Learn how the City is addressing such matters as watershed protection, air quality, energy conservation, waste reduction, environmental education, global climate change, natural resource protection, and more. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, January 8, 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.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, January 8, 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, January 9, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, January 9, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, January 9, 4–7pm. This month’s theme will be Looking Ahead, Looking Back--plus the following talks: The Decade Just Past: We’ve Come a Long Way, North Carolina! (4:30–5:15pm), and The Decade Ahead: What’s Coming in the Life Sciences Industry? (5:30–6:30pm). 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, January 9, 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.
Don’t Waste Durham will lead a community meeting called Rescue Food, Feed People on Thursday, January 9, 6–7pm, at their office (119 Orange St, Suite 303). Join the discussion about food waste, and how 40 percent of the food produced in the USA is thrown out or otherwise wasted (while 1 in 6 Americans goes hungry). Don’t Waste Durham will announce a new project, Foodify Durham, which will use technology to help connect people with food. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, January 9, 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.
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, January 9, 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.
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, January 9, 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, January 9, 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on January 10, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, January 10, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics hosts the Black on Black Project for a film screening of Wilmington on Fire on Friday, January 10, 7–9pm, in the school auditorium (1219 Broad St). Learn about the 1898 coup and attack on the black community and the aftermath. Free admission; click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, January 10, 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 monthly Downtown Run Club will start at 8:30am on Saturday, January 11 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.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, January 11, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, January 11 from 10am 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, January 11, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, January 11, 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, January 11, 10am. Contact the District 4 Substation (2945 S Miami Blvd, Suite 135, in the shopping center near TW Alexander Dr) at 919-560-4415 for more info.
The WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) will hold its annual MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts event on Saturday, January 11, 2–5pm. Enjoy panel discussions, art, music, and a media workshop led by the publisher of the Durham Skywriter (from 2 to 3:15pm). Call 919-560-4292 for more info.
Life and success coach Tiffany Okafor will host The Goddess Glow: Master Mindset x Manifestation Workshop on Saturday, January 11, 1–3pm, at the Soul Good Vegan Café (4125 Hwy 15-501). Women are invited to prepare themselves, both mentally and emotionally, for working toward their ultimate dreams. Learn how to cultivate self-care, self-healing, and sisterhood. This is a free event; don’t forget to take your notebook and pen. Click here for more info and to register.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, January 11, 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 duo Dackel will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, January 11, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
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, January 12, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, January 12, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Two North Carolina Law Enforcement Leaders Speak About Their Israel Police Trip on Sunday, January 12, 3–5pm, at the Levin Jewish Community Center (1937 W Cornwallis Rd). Captain Lars Paul from the Fayetteville Police Department and Gerald Thomas from the NC State Bureau of Investigation will talk about their experiences during their controversial exchange-program visit to Israel in 2018. Tickets are $10; click here for more info and to get your ticket(s). This event is sponsored by Voice4Israel.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, January 12, 3–7pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
A new series, ChadFest 2020, will feature a variety of musicians in the area. Week 2 will focus on “Erik Satie Eve” on Sunday, January 12, 8–10pm, at Arcana (331 W Main, back entrance on Ramseur St), featuring Eugene Chadbourne (guitar, banjo, and vocals), Carrie Shull (oboe), and Mark Simonsen (vibraphone). Free admission; call 919-973-1675 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
January 13–19
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, January 13, 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, January 13, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, January 13, 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, January 13, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $5; click here 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, January 13, 6:30–8:30pm. Spoken-word artist Dasan Ahanu will be the facilitator. Free admission; visit the Facebook page 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, January 13, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, January 14, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, January 14, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, January 14, 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.
The next Periodic Tables science talk will feature Money Changes Everything: The High Cost of Healthcare at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Tuesday, January 14, 7–8pm. Dr Yousuf Zafar, from the Duke Cancer Institute and the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, will talk about Americas and growing medical debt, unaffordable healthcare, and the need for healthcare reform. Admission is $5; click here for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 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 January 14 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
The City-County MLK Observance Program will be held on Wednesday, January 15, noon–1:30pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). Free admission; call the Durham County Manager”s Office at 919-560-0000 or visit the Facebook event page 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 January 15, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 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 Case for Reparations: A Conversation with Professor Sandy Darity and Kirsten Mullen will take place on Wednesday, January 15, 9–10:30am, at the Carolina Theatre (309 W Morgan St). Duke educator Darity and writer/consultant Mullen, coauthors of the forthcoming book, From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century, will make their case and spark a lively discussion. This event is made possible with the help of partners: Durham Congregations in Action, DurhamCares, Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham, ReCity, Resource Center for Women in Ministry in the South, and Underground Church/Liberation Station. Free admission; click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
The next Empowering Women Together monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 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 You Are Enough! This is a free event; click here for more info and to save your space.
The next Monti StorySLAM will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 7:30–9:30pm, at Motorco (728 Rigsbee Ave). At this open storytelling event, anyone with a story that fits the month’s theme can get 5 minutes to tell that story. This month’s theme is Resolutions. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call 919-901-0875 for more info or click here for ticket(s).
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, January 15, 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, January 15, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, January 16, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, January 16, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Franklin Humanities Institute at Duke presents Amending American Art, Making Space for Black History: A Conversation with Artist Titus Kaphar and Dr Jasmine Nichole Cobb on Thursday, January 16, 5–7pm, at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr). Free admission; this is day one of a two day conference, Black Images, Black Histories: From Slavery to Freedom Lab. Click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
Don’t Waste Durham will lead a community meeting called Reducing Waste in Durham Schools on Thursday, January 16, 6–7pm, at their office (119 Orange St, Suite 303). Join the discussion on how to encourage waste reduction in Durham Public School lunchrooms. Learn about a plan that’s in the works—food-sharing tables. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, January 16, 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, January 16, 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, January 16, 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on January 17, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, January 17, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
The Franklin Humanities Institute at Duke presents the last of the two-day Black Images, Black Histories: From Slavery to Freedom Lab on Friday, January 17, 10am–3pm, at the Ahmadieh Family Lecture Hall (114 S Buchanan Blvd, Bay 4). Enjoy presentations and panel discussions about concepts of blackness in the arts. Free admission; click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
A new Third Friday event, The Mix at Durham Station, will feature fun music by DJ Piddipat at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St) on January 17, 3:30–6:30pm. Enjoy cool tunes and get a snack from the food truck.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, January 17, 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 exhibit opening for A Creative Protest: MLK Comes to Durham will be celebrated on Friday, January 17, 6–8pm, at the Museum of Durham History (500 W Main St). Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, January 18, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, January 18, 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.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, January 18 from 10am 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, January 18, 10am–1pm. Call 919-908-0031 or click here for more info.
Videographers are invited to attend the Film Fundamentals: Directors and Lenses workshop at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Saturday, January 18, 11am–1pm. Director of photographer Steve Milligan explains how to choose the right lens(es) to tell your stories. Tickets are $10; click here for more info and to get your ticket. This event was made possible by a partnership of the Hayti Black Filmmakers and the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation.
Campaign4Change presents its annual blockbuster, Ridin wit’ Joe Crack, on Saturday, January 18, 1–3:30pm, at the Carolina Theatre (309 W Morgan St). Vegas Don’s hardhitting stage production uses top music hits, spoken word, and colorful graphics and acting to drive home the message of personal choice and the consequences of street life. Admission is free, but due to the show’s popularity, you have to get your tickets in advance. The doors will open at noon for those who want to visit the vendors. All proceeds will go to the Pink Pump Cancer Foundation and Campaign4Change, and this production is done in partnership with the City of Durham and Durham County. Click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, January 18, 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.
Kelly Starling Lyons will read from and sign copies of her new book, Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon, at NorthStar Church of the Arts (220 W Geer St) on Saturday, January 18, 3–5pm. Free admission; click here for more info and to get your ticket(s). This event is made possible by the Liberation Station Bookstore.
Singer-keyboardist Ernest Collins will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, January 18, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
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, January 19, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
The MLK Commemoration at Duke University will be held on Sunday, January 19, 3pm, at Duke University Chapel (). The keynote speaker will be former mayor of Tallahassee, Florida, Andrew Gillum. Free admission.
A new series, ChadFest 2020, will feature a variety of musicians in the area. Week 3 will focus on a “Dolly Parton Birthday Party” on Sunday, January 19, 8–10pm, at Arcana (331 W Main, back entrance on Ramseur St), featuring Eugene Chadbourne (guitar, banjo, and vocals), Molly Chadbourne (vocals), and Daniel Hall (drums). Free admission; call 919-973-1675 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
January 20–26
The 40th annual Triangle Martin Luther King Jr Prayer Breakfast will be held on Monday, January 20 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel (4700 Emperor Blvd). The breakfast will be offered from 6 to 8am, and the special program will be held from 7:15 to 9am. Free admission.
North Carolina Central University’s Office of Community Engagement will host its annual First Lady Walk in honor of Dr Martin Luther King Jr on Monday, January 20, 9am–noon, in the LT Walker Complex Auditorium (1450 S Alston Ave). Admission is $5, which you can send by clicking here. The monies collected will support NCCU’s hunger and food initiatives.
The Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Unity March and Rally will begin at the NC Mutual Life Insurance Company (411 W Chapel Hill St) on Monday, January 20. Everyone will line up at least a half-hour before the parade starts at 10:30am, proceeding east to First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). Enjoy the rally and special program at the church until 1pm (or a short while afterwards). This event is sponsored by the Durham Community Martin Luther King Jr Steering Committee.
This year, the Book Harvest’s Dream Big Book Drive will be held on Monday, January 20, 1–4pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, across from the Scrap Exchange in the Lakewood Shopping Center). Your kid(s) can join in the fun activities, have their photos taken with their favorite characters, and buy snacks from the food trucks. If you donate new and gently used children’s books (in English and Spanish), they will be distributed to low-income families in need.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, January 21, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Reflections by Dikgang Moseneke will be offered on Tuesday, January 21, 5–6:30pm, in Fleishman Commons (in the Sanford School of Public Policy, 201 Science Dr, on Duke’s west campus). Mr Moseneke is a South African judge and former Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa Free admission.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 6–7:30pm, at the American Underground (201 W Main St, Suite 100). Technology enthusiasts and professionals are invited to network and to help expand the Triangle’s black tech startup ecosystem. Free admission; click here to RSVP.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, January 21, 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, January 21, 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 January 21 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Free admission; 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 January 22, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, January 22, 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.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, January 22, 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.
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority will host an Airport Concessions 101 Workshop on Thursday, January 23, 8:30am–noon, in the RDU Airport Authority Building (RDU Center, 1000 Trade Dr, Room 100). Food and beverage entrepreneurs are invited to learn about concessions opportunities at RDU. Free admission; click here for more info and to register.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, January 23, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, January 23, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Racial Equity Institute’s Groundwater Presentation for Teens will take place on Thursday, January 23, 5–8:30pm, at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr). Young people who are interested in working toward racial equity are invited to attend this free event, which is cosponsored by the Nasher Teen Council and Organizing Against Racism/Durham. Dinner will be provided by the Nasher Café. Click here for more info and to reserve your spot(s).
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, January 23, 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, January 23, 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, January 23, 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, January 23, 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on January 24, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, January 24, 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, January 24, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on January 24, 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, January 25, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, January 25 from 10am 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, January 25, 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, January 25, 2–5pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
The two-duo singer-songwriter group, Up Cane Creek, will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, January 25, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
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, January 26, 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.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, January 26, 3–7pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
The Living Arts Collective’s 4th Sunday Salsa Social will be held on January 26 at 410 W Geer St; there will be two sets of music, starting at 3:30pm. This all-ages event will feature local music legends Orquesta GarDel; feel free to dance to lively Afro-Cuban music or simply relax on a couch. Admission is on a sliding scale from $7 to $25; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
A new series, ChadFest 2020, will feature a variety of musicians in the area. Week 4 will focus on “Father and Daughter Oldtime Banjo Night” on Sunday, January 26, 8–10pm, at Arcana (331 W Main, back entrance on Ramseur St), featuring Eugene Chadbourne (guitar, banjo, and vocals), Lizzie Chadbourne (banjo and vocals), and David Menestres (bass), and Daniel Hall (drums). Free admission; call 919-973-1675 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
January 27–February 2
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, January 27, 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 event page for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, January 27, 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, January 27, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $5; 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, January 27, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, January 28, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, January 28, 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, January 28, 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 Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, January 28, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, January 28, 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 a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, January 28, 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, January 30, 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, January 30, 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.
From Myth to Man: Martin Luther King Jr, An Interpretation, a one-man, one-act play by Ira Knight, will take place at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr) on Thursday, January 30, 8pm. Free admission; click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on January 31, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, January 31, 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, January 31, 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, February 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.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, February 1 from 10am 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.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, February 1, 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, February 1, 2–5pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Bluegrass band Shadowhawk will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, February 1, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
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, February 2, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, February 2, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on February 2, 5–8pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.
February 3–9
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, February 3, 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, February 3, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $5; 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, February 3, 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, February 3, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, February 4, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 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, February 4, 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, February 4, 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 February 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). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 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, February 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.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, February 5, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, February 6, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, February 6, 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, February 6, 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, February 6, 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, February 6, 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on February 7, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, February 7, 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, February 7, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, February 7, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, February 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.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, February 8 from 10am 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 monthly Unity Village Community Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 4, 9–10am, at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St). Dues are $5 per household per month; call Harold Chestnut at 919-225-3941 for more info.
Art Market Durham, featuring arts & crafts and food trucks, will take place on Hunt St between Foster and Rigsbee on Saturday, February 8, 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, February 8, 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.
Musical variety show the Java Jivers will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, February 8, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
The next Patchwork Market will be held on Sunday, February 8, noon–4pm, at Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave). See small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items at this indoor market. Free admission; visit their Facebook page for more info.
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, February 9, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, February 9, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, December 10, 10:30–11am.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, February 10, 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, February 10, 6:30–8pm. This class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive movements. The fee is $5; 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, February 10, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, February 11, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, February 11, 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, February 11, 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 February 7 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, January 8, 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.
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 February 12, 1–3pm. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 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.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Wednesday, January 8, 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.
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