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August 1–9

The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 1 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 1. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, August 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 Roots Farmers Market is back in session and has a new location and hours of operation. Here’s how it all works, at least while the pandemic is affecting public interaction: Click here to visit the website to see what the participating farms (Chickpea Farm, Dandies Farm, the Microgreenery, Toad Hill Farm, and Caywood Farm) have on offer. Place your order and pay online, and then pick up your order at Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church (3541 Rose of Sharon Rd) on Saturday, August 1, 10–11am.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will host its Big Give Back Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, August 1, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, August 1, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

Durham Parks and Recreation’s Full Moon Fever Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, August 1, starting at Mellow Mushroom (410 Blackwell St). Group 1 will head out on the American Tobacco Trail at 7:30pm to meet up with group 2 in front of Bean Traders (105 W NC Hwy 54) at 8:30pm. Everybody will ride down to the New Hope Church Road Trailhead, and will then turn around and head back. You can choose which group to ride with depending on your stamina (group 1 will ride 32 miles and group 2 will ride 16). Helmets and lights are required; take your mask just in case riders end up being within 6 feet of each other. You’ll probably be out until at least 10:30pm. If it rains, the ride will be canceled. No signup is necessary for participating in this free event; visit the Facebook event page for more info.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, August 2 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

Residents of precincts 34-1 and 34-2 in Durham are invited to attend a “Let's Talk” Forum on Sunday, August 2, 2–3:30pm. Meet Lieutenant Governor candidate Yvonne Holley and Court of Appeals candidate Lora Cubbage and ask about their candidacies and important issues facing North Carolinians. Click here to sign up and attend this Zoom meeting.

The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Work Session will be held on Monday, August 3, 9am. Click here to view the agenda, and watch the meeting via the County’s website, YouTube channel, or Spectrum channel 8.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Monday, August 3, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

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

Durham Public Schools will host an Exceptional Children Information Session for Fall 2020 on Monday, August 3, 5–6pm. Learn how the changes we’re anticipating for the school year will affect students with IEPs (Individualized Education Programs). Click here to sign up for this Zoom meeting; the form is in both English and Spanish.

The next Don't Waste Durham Community Meeting will be held on Monday, August 3, 5–6pm. Learn more about reducing consumer waste through recycling and reuse. Guest speaker Jennifer Hill from Circular Triangle will lead a talk on the circular economy. Click here for more info and click here to attend the meeting.

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

Urban Ministries, in partnership with FoodBank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Sankofa Farms, will host Food, Shelter, and a Future, its drive-through/walk-up food pantry on County Lot 13 (the corner of Queen and Liberty Sts) on Tuesday, August 4, 10am–noon. The first 150 households will be served (two households max per vehicle). If you’re driving, you can pop open the trunk, and if you’re arriving on foot, look for the Walk-Up sign. Don’t forget your face mask. Click here or call 919-682-0538 x126 for more info.

Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, August 4, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Tuesday, August 4, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, August 4, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics and Virtues & Vocations will cohost the Reimagining Education: Conversations on Character, Community, and Crisis series, featuring Emily Esfahani Smith, who will lead a talk on Social Upheaval and the Search for Meaning and Purpose on Tuesday, August 4, noon–1pm. Join in the discussion with guests Jeffrey Baker, MD, director of the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, and History of Medicine. Click here for more info and click here to attend this Zoom event.

The weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature singer/songwriter Matthew Earl on Tuesday, August 4, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Tuesday, August 4, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Judea Reform Congregation will host a panel discussion, Why We Say ‘Never Again’: Solidarity for Immigrant Justice, on Tuesday, August 4, 8–9:30pm. The panelists (from Migrant Roots Media, Siembra NC, Never Again Action!, Carolina Jews for Justice, and UNC Religious Studies) will discuss the various types of migration in the Americas, the role of the Alamance County Detention Center in deportations of North Carolinians, how faith and sanctuary play a role in the lives of migrants, and future court appearances that they will be involved in. Click here for more info and to sign up for this free Zoom event.

Durham Public Schools’ Summer Graduation will be livestreamed on Wednesday, August 5, 9–10am (the broadcast will actually start at 8am). Celebrate and watch from the DPS YouTube channel.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, August 5, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Wednesday, August 5, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Wednesday, August 5, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on August 5, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Visit the Facebook page to sign up by the Wednesday 10am deadline and to learn about additional classes and workouts.

Duke Performances and WXDU are cohosting the Music in Your Gardens series online (ordinarily they took place in Duke Gardens). Country-soul singer Kamara Thomas will be in concert on Wednesday, August 5, 7– 8pm. Click here for more info and watch this free concert from the Duke Performance website or YouTube page.

R&B and jazz vocalist Yolanda Rabun will give a live online concert from the Clayton Center on Wednesday, August 5, 7pm. She will take the stage will her band and promises that the song selection will give us encouragement for these challenging times and will be “smooth.” Visit her website to explore her music and click here to watch the concert.

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

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Thursday, August 6, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, August 6, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Thursday, August 6, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, August 6, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.

Don’t Waste Durham will host a meeting, Reducing Waste in Durham Schools, on Thursday, August 6, 6–7pm. Topics to be discussed will include replicating successful lunchroom composting programs in more Durham Public Schools, and experimenting with food-sharing tables. Come share your ideas on how to reduce waste in the schools, once school starts up again. Visit the website to learn more about Don’t Waste Durham’s programs.

Durham for All will host the People’s Platform: Healthcare for All on Thursday, August 6, 6–7:30pm. Topics to be discussed will include the fight for policies that create quality, affordable healthcare for everyone; and finding out what political candidates’ platforms are regarding healthcare. Click here to register and join via Zoom, or click here to watch on Facebook.

Durham Technical Community College will host an Opticianry Program Information Session on Thursday, August 6, 7–8pm. Learn all about getting training for a profession that has 100% job placement. (Opticians fit and dispense corrective lenses—eyeglasses and contact lenses.) Click here for more info and to sign up; you’ll receive the link to join in return.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 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.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will give away free Boxes of Produce on Friday, August 7, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

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

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Friday, August 7, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

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

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 8. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, August 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will host its Big Give Back Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, August 8, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

White Rock Baptist Church (3400 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Saturday, August 8, 11am–1pm. Drive up on the Fisher Development side of the church. Click here for more info.

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, August 8, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, August 9 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

Black August in the Park and Provident1898 will cohost a Black Farmers Market in the Mutual Plaza courtyard (411 W Chapel Hill St) on Sunday, August 9, 1–4pm. Buy fresh produce and support Southern black farmers; click here for more info.

Alex Weiss and Different Drum will present Virtually Cuba!, a live concert from Silent Dayze Studio, on Sunday, August 9, 3–4pm. Weiss will be on trumpet and percussion, his wife Li-Lan on percussion, and Brian Pearl on bass. Enjoy a live performance of music with stories and memories about Cuba. Visit the Facebook event page for more info about the concert (and how to send a tip via Paypal; some of the proceeds will be sent to their friends in Cuba). Click here to watch from the Different Drum Facebook page.

August 10–16

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Monday, August 10, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

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

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

Urban Ministries, in partnership with FoodBank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Sankofa Farms, will host Food, Shelter, and a Future, its drive-through/walk-up food pantry on County Lot 13 (the corner of Queen and Liberty Sts) on Tuesday, August 11, 10am–noon. The first 150 households will be served (two households max per vehicle). If you’re driving, you can pop open the trunk, and if you’re arriving on foot, look for the Walk-Up sign. Don’t forget your face mask. Click here or call 919-682-0538 x126 for more info.

Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, August 11, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Tuesday, August 11, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, August 11, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature singer/songwriter Jesse James DeConto on Tuesday, August 11, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Tuesday, August 11, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, August 12, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

Durham Technical Community College will host an Occupational Therapy Assistant Information Session on Wednesday, August 12, 1:30–2:30pm. Learn all about the different areas that involve occupational therapy and the job market in that field. Get details on Durham Tech’s admission requirements and programs that lead directly to jobs. Write to Christine Gunnigle at gunniglec@durhamtech.edu for more info and to get the link to attend this information session.

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Wednesday, August 12, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Wednesday, August 12, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on August 12, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Visit the Facebook page to sign up by the Wednesday 10am deadline and to learn about additional classes and workouts.

Duke Performances and WXDU are cohosting the Music in Your Gardens series online (ordinarily they took place in Duke Gardens). Soulful group Young Bull will be in concert on Wednesday, August 12, 7– 8pm. Click here for more info and watch this free concert from the Duke Performances website or YouTube page.

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

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Thursday, August 13, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, August 13, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Thursday, August 13, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, August 13, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 14, 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.

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

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will give away free Boxes of Produce on Friday, August 14, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Friday, August 14, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Equality NC’s next LGBTQ Elders Meeting will be held on Friday, August 14, 6pm. Share ideas and concerns about wellness, self-care, coping strategies, navigating healthcare, and accessing basic needs. Click here for more info and to register; you’ll then get the link for this Zoom meeting via email.

The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 15 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 15. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, August 15, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will host its Big Give Back Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, August 15, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, August 15, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, August 16 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

August 17–23

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Monday, August 17, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

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

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, August 18, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

Urban Ministries, in partnership with FoodBank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Sankofa Farms, will host Food, Shelter, and a Future, its drive-through/walk-up food pantry on County Lot 13 (the corner of Queen and Liberty Sts) on Tuesday, August 18, 10am–noon. The first 150 households will be served (two households max per vehicle). If you’re driving, you can pop open the trunk, and if you’re arriving on foot, look for the Walk-Up sign. Don’t forget your face mask. Click here or call 919-682-0538 x126 for more info.

Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, August 18, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Tuesday, August 18, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, August 18, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature singer/songwriter Autumn Nicholas on Tuesday, August 18, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Tuesday, August 18, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, August 19, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Wednesday, August 19, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Wednesday, August 19, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on August 19, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Visit the Facebook page to sign up by the Wednesday 10am deadline and to learn about additional classes and workouts.

Duke Performances and WXDU are cohosting the Music in Your Gardens series online (ordinarily they took place in Duke Gardens). Country singer Rissi Palmer will be in concert on Wednesday, August 19, 7– 8pm. Click here for more info and watch this free concert from the Duke Performances website or YouTube page.

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

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Thursday, August 20, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, August 20, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Thursday, August 20, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Duke Science & Society will host a panel discussion, Coronavirus Conversations: Ethics of the Use of Wearables for Early COVID Detection, on Thursday August 20, 4pm. Join Duke University Law and Philosophy Professor Nita Farahany and panelists as they talk about the the ethics of using the data that’s generated by wearable technology while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Click here for more info and to attend this free event.

Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, August 20, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 21, 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.

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

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will give away free Boxes of Produce on Friday, August 21, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Friday, August 21, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 22 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 22. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, August 22, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will host its Big Give Back Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, August 22, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, August 22, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, August 23 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

August 24–30

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Monday, August 24, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

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

Duke Science & Society will host a panel discussion, Coronavirus Conversations: The Science and Ethics of Human Challenge Trials for COVID-19, on Monday August 24, 4pm. Join Duke University Law Professor Kim Krawiec and panelists as they talk about human challenge trials, which are sometimes risky, as companies look to speed up the development of treatments and vaccines for COVID-19. Duke is cohosting this panel discussion with the Petrie-Flom Center for Bioethics at Harvard University. Click here for more info and to attend this free event.

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

Urban Ministries, in partnership with FoodBank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Sankofa Farms, will host Food, Shelter, and a Future, its drive-through/walk-up food pantry on County Lot 13 (the corner of Queen and Liberty Sts) on Tuesday, August 25, 10am–noon. The first 150 households will be served (two households max per vehicle). If you’re driving, you can pop open the trunk, and if you’re arriving on foot, look for the Walk-Up sign. Don’t forget your face mask. Click here or call 919-682-0538 x126 for more info.

Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, August 25, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Tuesday, August 25, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, August 25, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Tuesday, August 25, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, August 26, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Wednesday, August 26, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Wednesday, August 26, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on August 26, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Visit the Facebook page to sign up by the Wednesday 10am deadline and to learn about additional classes and workouts.

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

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Thursday, August 27, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, August 27, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Thursday, August 27, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, August 27, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on August 28, 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.

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

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will give away free Boxes of Produce on Friday, August 28, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Friday, August 28, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 29 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, August 29. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.

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

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, August 29, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

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

August 31–September 6

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Monday, August 31, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

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

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

Locopops’ Storytime with Amy Godfrey has moved online and takes place on Tuesday, September 1, 10:30–11am. Kids are invited to watch on Locopops’ Facebook page and enjoy Ms Godfrey’s enthusiastic storytelling style.

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Tuesday, September 1, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 1, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Wednesday, September 2, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 2, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Fit with Mommy Lu presents Wednesday FRIENDSday Dance for Relief on September 2, 6–6:35pm. Throw off stress and enjoy some exercise during this online event. Donations of $3 or more will be graciously accepted and donated to a different charity each week. Visit the Facebook page to sign up by the Wednesday 10am deadline and to learn about additional classes and workouts.

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

Grace Church of Durham (1417 Cole Mill Rd) is offering Grab-and-Go Meals for Kids on Thursday, September 3, 11:30am–12:30pm. Free lunches will be distributed curbside; call 919-908-6213 for more info. This service is made possible in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, the Coastal Credit Union, and the Book Harvest.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Thursday, September 3, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, September 3, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 4, 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.

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

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Friday, September 4, 3–6pm. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

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

The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 5. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.

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

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Fresh Produce Pickup (giveaway) in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, September 5, 2pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a grocery giveaway on Sunday, September 6 at 1pm; be sure to sign in by 12:30. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

Legal Aid NC will cohost a free Eviction Prevention Workshop on Wednesday, September 9, 6–7pm, with Durham Technical Community College. Learn how your community can maintain stable housing during the coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in the loss of many jobs. Watch the webinar on Legal Aid NC’s Facebook page. Free legal assistance is available at 866-219-5262. Legal Aid attorney Charly Gilfoil will lead the discussion and answer questions, and afterwards will meet one on one until 8:30pm with anyone who needs assistance. Click here to sign up to meet with Attorney Gilfoil. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.

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

March 1–8

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

Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, March 2, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on March 6, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 9–15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 16–22

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 23–29

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

This month, The Mix at Durham Station, (usually a Third Friday event) is moved up to March 27, 3:30–6:30pm. Listen to fun music by DJ Piddipat at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St)—enjoy cool tunes and join the dance party.

March 30–April 5

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