April 1–7
High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the Ukulele Learning Jam & Advancing Players Jam at the store (1803 W Markham Ave) on Monday, April 1, 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 weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, April 1, 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, April 1, 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.
For this month’s Art with the Experts, Duke University graduate student Jasmine Magaña will lead a discussion and show slides related to pop art on Monday, April 1, 7pm, at the South Regional Library (4505 S Alston Ave). This event coincides with the Nasher Museum of Art’s Pop América exhibition, which showcases South American and Latino/a artists’ contributions to the world of pop art from 1965 to 1975. Free admission; call 919-560-7429 for more info. (The Nasher Museum is located at 2001 Campus Dr, and the Pop América exhibit will be on display through July 21. 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, April 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Contestants in the Battle in the Bull City will be the Durham Bulls vs the Duke Blue Devils at the DBAP (409 Blackwell St). Enjoy an evening of some heads-up baseball on Tuesday, April 2 starting at 6pm. Tickets start at $9, and the stadium’s Afforda-BULL menu (hotdogs, nachos, etc) will be available for purchase. Click here for more info and to get your ticket(s).
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 2, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
The Durham Voices Creative Writing Group will meet on Tuesday, April 2, 6:30pm, at the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln). Share your work with other writers and give critiques on works-in-progress. It’s free; call 919-560-0268 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, April 2, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on April 2, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on April 3, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, April 3, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 6:30–7:30pm, 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.
Samuel R Delany, Grand Master of Science Fiction and acclaimed Afrofuturist, will give a talk at the Regulator Bookshop (720 Ninth St) on Wednesday, April 3, 7pm. It’s free; call 919-286-2700 for more info and click here to check out the Regulator’s entire schedule.
The next meeting of the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society will be held at the OWASA Community Center (400 Jones Ferry Rd, in Carrboro) on Wednesday, April 3, 7–9pm. Tonight’s topic will be Proving Colonial Migration of Mountain Ancestors Using Various Techniques. The group will discuss 15th- and 16th-century smalltown and rural mountain families from the 1600s-1700s that moved to North Carolina from pre-colonial New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, April 3, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, April 4, 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, April 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.
Join fellow curiosity seekers at the next Larger Than Life Science forum at The Chesterfield (701 W Main St) on Thursday, April 4, 4–7pm. This month’s topic will be Transformers; learn about Zookies Cookies, the dog-treat company, and take part in the Moogfest Mini-Lab. Free admission; click here for more info.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, April 4, 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, April 4, 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, April 4, 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, April 4, 8:15–9:45pm. 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 April 5, 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, April 5, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Ruby Fridays presents Puppetry and the Healing Arts with Marina Tsaplina, codirector of Duke’s Reimagining Medicine project, at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr, in the Ruby Lounge) on April 5, noon–1pm. Learn how role puppetry can help create more empathetic healthcare providers. Free admission, and lunch will be included; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, April 5, 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, April 5, 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 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival will host a free screening of “RBG” at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Friday, April 5, 8:30pm. This documentary will show US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader as she sometimes comes off as a cunning adversary and other times as a superhero who championed women’s rights. 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, April 6 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 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 or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, April 6 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 County Library’s Books Among Friends Book Sale will be held in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, Suite 252 next to the old Sears) on Saturday, April 6, 10am–noon for members and noon– 4pm for the public; and Sunday, April 7, 1–4pm. You can expect to get hardcover books for $3, larger “trade” paperbacks for $2, small paperbacks and young-adult books for $1, and kids’ books from 25¢ to $1. CDs and DVDs will go from $1 to $4. Proceeds from book sales will help the library system purchase materials and fund their special programs and services. If you’d like to donate gently used books, stop by Books Among Friends in Suite 252 on Tuesdays between 9am and noon. Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
Historic Stagville (5828 Old Oxford Rd) will host A Birthday Party for Addy! on Saturday, April 6, 10am–4pm. The “Addy” doll from the American Girl series is based on Addy Walker, who was a young African-American girl who lived on the Stagville Plantation. At this children’s event, attendees can learn about the history, play games, do some arts & crafts, and enjoy refreshments. Admission is $5 per child (cash or check only). Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, April 6, 2pm, 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 Tokyo Rosenthal will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, April 6, 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 Durham County Library’s Books Among Friends Book Sale continues on Sunday, April 7, 1–4pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, next to Sears). You can buy books of all types for $10 per bag. Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, April 7, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery. Visit their Facebook event page for more info.
The Durham Medical Orchestra will give its Magic of Music concert on Sunday, April 7, 3pm, at Grey Stone Baptist Church (2601 Hillsborough Rd). The orchestra, all made up of medical professionals, will play a selection of music for children to enjoy, with songs from Beauty and the Beast, Enchanted, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Aladdin. Marvel at the performance of a real magician, try out instruments at the "petting zoo,” and take home a free educational booklet of games and puzzles about music and the orchestra. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info. This concert was made possible by a partnership of the WCPE-Radio Education Fund and the Durham Merchants Association Foundation.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on April 7, 5–8pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
Shadowbox’s 2nd annual Single Frame Film Festival will be held on Sunday, April 7 at 900 E Club Blvd, Unit 2200D. There will be screenings at 5:30 and 8:30pm of two different sets of six experimental documentaries. Free admission; snacks will be provided. Call 919-964-3940 or click here for more info.
April 8–14
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, April 8, 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 Altered Book and Papercraft Meetup will be held at The Scrap Exchange (2050 Chapel Hill Rd, in the Lakewood Shopping Center) on Monday, April 8, 4:30–6:30pm. Make paper-based crafts and learn how to create works of art and whimsical items from old books. It’s free; call 919-213-1278 or click here for more info.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, April 8, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, April 8, 7:30–9pm. 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce’s next Monthly Black Business Forum will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 6–7:30pm, in the Mechanics & Farmers Bank Auditorium (2634 Hwy 15-501). Make connections, meet other business owners, give and get referrals, and join the discussion on how to improve the local black business scene. Click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 9, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, April 9, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Authors and writers are invited to the Durham Writers' Salon on Tuesday, April 9, 7–9pm, at The Mothership Coworking and Event Space (410 W Geer St, in the back room). Talk about the progress of your latest project, share your work, and participate in prompt-based writing exercises. It’s free; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on April 9, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on April 10, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, April 10, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 6:30–7:30pm, 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, April 10, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, April 11, 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, April 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 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, April 11, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Contact Officer Steve Hall at 929-560-4404, x29250 or click here for more info.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, April 11, 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, April 11, 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, April 11, 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, April 11, 8:15–9:45pm. 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 April 12, 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, April 12, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, April 12, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, April 13 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 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 or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, April 13, 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 James E Shepard Magnet Middle School PTSA will hold a Yard Sale in the parking lot (2401 Dakota St) on Saturday, April 13, 8am–1pm. If you’d like to be a vendor, you can rent a space for $10 (no food, beverages, or live animals). Setup will be at 7am. Call Nicole Williams at 919-491-2407 for more info. You can pay by dropping by the school’s office or by clicking here.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, April 13, 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, April 13, 10am. Contact the District 4 Substation (2945 S Miami Blvd, Suite 135, in the shopping center near TW Alexander Dr) at 919-560-4415 for more info.
Downtown Durham Inc invites Durhamites to shop downtown on 2nd Saturday, April 13, 11am–3pm. Most stores will have special incentives. Click here for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, April 13, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Acoustic band City Folk will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, April 13, 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.
VIBGYOR, a support group for LGBTQ teens (ages 13–18), will host a Youth Group Meeting on Sunday, April 14, 3–5pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Young people will lead discussions in this space, where teens will be encouraged to talk and ask questions about coping skills, identity, mental health, and advocacy. Teens who are questioning or uncertain about their identities are also welcome; adult family members and allies are encouraged to attend a separate meeting where they can get their questions answered, or least addressed. Contact facilitator Jay Springer at jspringer@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org for more info.
April 15–21
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, April 15, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). Contact Becky Winders at rmwinders@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, April 15, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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.
Flash Chorus will tackle “Don’t You Want Me” by the Human League and “Abducted” by Cults at Motorco (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Monday, April 15, 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). Visit the Facebook event 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, April 15, 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, April 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 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 Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 16, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, April 16, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on April 17, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, April 17, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 6:30–7:30pm, 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, April 17, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, April 18, 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, April 18, 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 a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, April 18, 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, April 18, 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, April 18, 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, April 18, 8:15–9:45pm. 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 April 19, 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, April 19, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, April 19, 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 April 19, 6–8pm (or until 9, 10, or 11, depending on the venue). Make the round of participating downtown (and nearby) venues, including the Durham Arts Council, Through This Lens, Pleaides Gallery, The Carrack, Ngozi, the Scrap Exchange, the artists at Golden Belt, etc. Click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, April 20 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 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 or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, April 20, 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, April 20, 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.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, April 20, 2pm, 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 Java Jivers will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, April 20, 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 Living Arts Collective’s 4th Sunday Salsa Social will be held on April 21 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.
April 22–28
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, April 22, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, April 22, 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, April 22, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, April 22, 7:30–9pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, April 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 23, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, April 23, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on April 23, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on April 24, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, April 24, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 6:30–7:30pm, 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, April 24, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, April 25, 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, April 25, 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 a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, April 25, 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, April 25, 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, April 25, 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, April 25, 8:15–9:45pm. 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 April 26, 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, April 26, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, April 26, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, April 27 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 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 or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, April 27, 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.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, April 27, 2pm, 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.
Constellation (Eric Thomas and Helen Wolfson) will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, April 27, 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.
VIBGYOR, a support group for LGBTQ teens (ages 13–18), will host a Youth Group Meeting on Sunday, April 28, 3–5pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Young people will lead discussions in this space, where teens will be encouraged to talk and ask questions about coping skills, identity, mental health, and advocacy. Teens who are questioning or uncertain about their identities are also welcome; adult family members and allies are encouraged to attend a separate meeting where they can get their questions answered, or least addressed. Contact facilitator Jay Springer at jspringer@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org for more info.
April 29–May 5
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, April 29, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, April 29, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, April 29, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, April 30, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 30, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, April 30, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on April 30, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on May 1, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, May 1, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 6:30–7:30pm, 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, May 1, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, May 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, May 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.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, May 2, 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, May 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, May 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.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, May 2, 8:15–9:45pm. 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 May 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, May 3, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, May 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, May 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 Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, May 4 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards 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 or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, May 4, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, May 4, 2pm, 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.
Charlie McNeill will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, May 4, 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 Living Arts Collective’s 1st Saturday Fusion Dance Social will be held on May 4, 8pm–midnight, at 410 W Geer St. Ben Thomas will lead a dance class incorporating different styles, and then you’ll be free to dance however you like to music by the three DJs, Dave Warner, Robert Pehlman, and Amanda Marron. Admission is on a sliding scale from $7 to 15, and you can choose to work the door for an hour in exchange for free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, May 5, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on May 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). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
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