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March 1–7

The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Work Session will be held on Monday, March 1, 9am. You can watch the meeting via the County’s website, YouTube channel, or Spectrum channel 8.

This year’s Hayti Heritage Film Festival, a celebration of filmmakers of African descent, will be held from Monday, March 1 through Saturday, March 6. You can buy an All-Access Pass for $60, which will include all films, panel discussions, talkbacks, and workshops; or you can check the schedule and pay for individual movies (usually $10). You can also hop in the car and watch some movies at the Drive-in (at $10 per car) in the Heritage Square Complex Parking Lot (401 E Lakewood Ave). (All-Access Passes include Drive-ins.) On Tuesday, March 2, 4pm, there will be a special free screening of Sounder as a Tribute to Mama Cicely Tyson (click here to claim your ticket; it’s free but you can choose to make a donation). Click here for more info, and click here to view the full schedule.

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

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on March 1, 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 University’s Polis: Center for Politics and the Duke Center for Child and Family Policy will cohost COVID-19 and K–12 Education on Monday, March 1, 6–7pm. Duke Professor Leslie Babinski and Everton Blair Jr from the Gwinnett County School Board will many discuss how the pandemic has impacted public education and where we go from here. Click here to register and attend this free Zoom event. This talk is cosponsored by Duke’s Center for Child and Family Policy; visit the Facebook event page for more info.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, March 1, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

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

The next Durham City Council Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Monday, March 1, 7–10pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham. Click here to view the agenda.

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

This year’s Hayti Heritage Film Festival, a celebration of filmmakers of African descent, will continue through Saturday, March 6. You can check the schedule and pay for individual movies (usually $10). You can also hop in the car and watch some movies at the Drive-in (at $10 per car) in the Heritage Square Complex Parking Lot (401 E Lakewood Ave). On Tuesday, March 2, 4pm, there will be a special free screening of Sounder as a Tribute to Mama Cicely Tyson (click here to claim your ticket; it’s free but you can choose to make a donation). Click here for more info, and click here to view the full schedule.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, March 2, 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 host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, March 2 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

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

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on March 2, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, March 2, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

For now, Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its Open Meetings on first Tuesdays until they’re able to hold their in-person, weekly meetings. The next online meeting will be held on March 2, 7–9pm. Makers, hackers, and anyone interested in technology is welcome to learn about this membership organization that celebrates both creativity and technology. Visit the Splat Space website to learn more and call 919-704-4250 or write to info@splatspace.org if you have any questions.

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

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, March 3, 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 from the Heart, the weekly online performance series, will feature violinist David Scott Binanay on Wednesday, March 3, 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 artists to show their appreciation. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and 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 Wednesday, March 3, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will host Cafecito: COVID-19 Vaccines on Wednesday, March 3, 5:30–6:30pm. Yazmin García Rico, director of NCDHHS’s Hispanic/Latino Policy and Strategy, will lead the conversation with Secretary of Health Dr Mandy K Cohen and Dr Carlos Rish from the Centro Médico Latino. The conversation, in Spanish, will be about North Carolina’s commitment to making sure that everyone has access to COVID-19 vaccines. Watch the live event from NCDHHS’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, or Twitter account.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, March 3, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 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.

A Special Durham City Council (Virtual) Session will be held on Thursday, March 4, 10:30–11:30am. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham. This meeting will all have to do with choosing a new City Manager.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, March 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.

The next Durham City Council Work (Virtual) Session will be held on Thursday, March 4, 1–5pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.

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

Learn about historical research, especially from the African-American perspective, during Desi L Campbell’s Let’s Talk Genealogy show on Thursday, March 4, 6–6:30pm. Click here for more info and to attend this free, online event.

Don't Waste Durham’s next Reducing Waste in Durham Public Schools Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 4, 6–7pm. Share your ideas on ways to improve trash management, recycling, and composting in the schools, for when school starts up again. Click here to attend this Zoom meeting.

Parents Matter will host a We Are the Answer meeting on Thursday, March 4, 7–8pm. The Parents Matter is a platform designed to empower families and communities get their voices heard on important issues including crime and education. Send an email to hubnc0804@gmail.com to sign up for this free Zoom event, and click here to explore the website (Parents Matter is one of several programs under The HUB run by founder Martina “Coach D” Dunford ).

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on March 5, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday 9196887306on March 5, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.

Individuals with disabilities (age 18+) are invited to attend Virtual Let’s Talk on Friday, March 5, 2–2:30pm. Tell jokes and stories, ask questions, or just hang out. Click here to register by the day before to get the link for this free Zoom event.

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

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Teen Science Cafe: Anesthesiology on Friday, March 5, 6–7pm. Learn how anesthesia started in the late 19th century and how the science of “putting people to sleep” has changed through the years. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register and attend this free online event.

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 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 Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, March 6 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.

This year’s Hayti Heritage Film Festival, a celebration of filmmakers of African descent, ends today, Saturday, March 6. You can check the schedule and pay for individual movies (usually $10). You can also hop in the car and watch some movies at the Drive-in (at $10 per car) in the Heritage Square Complex Parking Lot (401 E Lakewood Ave). Click here for more info, and click here to view the full schedule.

The LGBT Center of Raleigh will cohost Triangle Autism Discussion group’s next online talk about Relationships on Saturday, March 6, 4:30–5:30pm. Self- and professionally-diagnosed people are welcome to attend this discussion about the challenges in friendship (platonic and romantic) and dating that individuals on the spectrum are dealing with. This meeting isn’t just for the LGBTQ+ community, but they are more than welcome to join in. Click here to attend this free Zoom event.

A free Arabic Course for English-Speakers will be held on Saturdays, 6:15–7:15pm, and will be led by Imam Ehteshamul Haque Alig from Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman. (The course was originally offered by Madinah Islamic University.) Click here to register for this free online course; write to jiarimam1@gmail.com if you have any questions.

The Durham DSA, Durham Beyond Policing, Southerners on New Ground, and Bull City Mutual Aid are partnering to hold their first-ever Brake Light Clinic on Sunday, March 7, noon–3pm, at 2050 Chapel Hill Rd (in the Scrap Exchange’s parking in the Lakewood Shopping Center). Drive up and have volunteers fix your broken brake light for free. Click here for more info.

The Durham Really Really Free Market is back and will take place in the Lyon Park Playground (1200 W Lakewood Ave) on Sunday, March 7, 2–4pm. Display items (household goods, clothing, toys, books, furniture, etc) that you’re willing to give away and take items that catch your eye home with you. Please do your best to wash/sanitize items. The volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves, and everyone is expected to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Visit the Facebook page for more info.

March 8–14

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, February 8, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on March 8, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, March 8, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

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

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

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

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, March 9, 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’ Virtues & Vocations forum centering on Reimagining Education: Conversations on Character, Commitment, and Community, will feature an online event on Tuesday, March 9, noon–1pm. Harvard Professor Anthony Jack, author of The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students, will explore the question, Why Does Higher Education Struggle with Its Commitment to Equity? Click here for more info and to attend this free Zoom event.

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

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, March 9, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on March 9, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, March 9, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, March 10, 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 from the Heart, the weekly online performance series, will feature singer/songwriter Tre Charles on Wednesday, March 10, 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 artists to show their appreciation. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and 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 Wednesday, March 10, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, February 10, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 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.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, March 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 North Carolina Botanical Garden will host a Virtual Lunchbox Talk: Rare Wildflowers of North Carolina on Thursday, February 11, noon–1pm. Conservation ecologist Mike Kunz will lead a virtual tour of rare and beautiful wildflowers from across the state. Click here to attend this free Zoom event.

The US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) will host a panel discussion on Reuse Models as Part of the Solution to the Plastic Pollution Crisis on Thursday, March 11, 1–2:30pm. Don’t Waste Durham’s Crystal Dreisbach will explain why reuse models play such a huge role in solving plastic-pollution problems around the world. Annika Greve of Loop and Miriam Gordon of Upstream will also make presentations. Click here to register for this free event.

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

Public Schools First NC will host a free screening of Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope on Thursday, February 11, 5:30–7pm. Parental advisory: This documentary is not for kids. It takes a look at the ways abuse, neglect and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect the development and mental/physical health of children. Issues can last well into adulthood. A short discussion will follow the film (but no Q&A session because this is a replay). Click here to register for this free film screening. You can learn more about ACEs by clicking here; click here for resources on ACEs and Resilience School Programs.

Learn about historical research, especially from the African-American perspective, during Desi L Campbell’s Let’s Talk Genealogy show on Thursday, March 11, 6–6:30pm. Click here for more info and to attend this free, online event.

The Durham Art Guild and the Black on Black Project will cohost a Community Conversation with Artist Shay Hendricks on Thursday, February 11, 7pm. Hendricks will be joined be another artist, Anthony Patterson, and they will discuss Hendricks’s latest solo exhibit “Constellations: Ways I Felt, Things I Made” and how it explores issues like chaos, violence, and white supremacy. Click here to join this free online event.

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on March 12, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on March 12, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.

Individuals with disabilities (age 18+) are invited to attend Virtual Let’s Talk on Friday, March 12, 2–2:30pm. Tell jokes and stories, ask questions, or just hang out. Click here to register by the day before to get the link for this free Zoom event.

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

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 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 Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, March 13 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.

White Rock Baptist Church (3400 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Saturday, March 13, 11am–1pm. Drive up on the Fisher Development side of the church. Click here for more info.

Autistics United, the Western North Carolina (WNC) Autistic Teens United and Jen Pyne will cohost an Autistic Teens & Young Adults Monthly Zoom Social Group Meeting on Saturday, February 13, noon–2pm. Socialize without pressure and share tips, stories, and special interests (music, comic books, transportation, animals, etc) during this free Zoom event. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to attend (meeting ID 846 9043 7567).

ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Neighborhood Food Pantry giveaway in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, March 13, 2–4pm (while supplies last). You can pop open the trunk and they’ll place the box inside. Click here to view events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is located at 5122 Revere Rd).

March 15–21

The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, March 15, noon–1pm. County Commissioners Brenda Howerton, Wendy Jacobs, Nida Allam, Ninasheena Burns, and Heidi Carter will lead a conversation about affordable housing and transit priorities. Click here for more info and to attend this Zoom meeting.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, March 15, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on March 15, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, March 15, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

The next Durham City Council Regular (Virtual) Meeting will be held on Monday, March 15, 7–10pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.

Don't Waste Durham’s next Community Meeting will be held on Monday, March 15, 6:30–7:30pm. Share your ideas about reducing consumer waste through recycling and reuse. Click here for more info and to attend this Zoom meeting.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, March 15, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, March 16, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, March 16, 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 host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, March 16 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, March 16, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on March 16, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

The Durham County Department of Public Health will host COVID-19 Vaccines in the Black Community on Tuesday, February 16, 6–7pm. Watch as the panelists—Rod Jenkins, director of the Durham County Department of Public Health; Faye Williams, a Duke Health nurse and the first person in Durham to be vaccinated; Marissa Mortiboy from Durham County’s Population Health Division; and a Duke University professor, Dr Julius Wilder—talk about their experiences getting vaccinated, the importance to the black community of getting vaccinated, and how medical professionals know that vaccines are safe. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to attend on Facebook.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, March 16, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The NCGA House Democratic Women will host a Town Hall: The Pandemic’s Toll on Women in NC on Tuesday, February 16, 7–8pm. Join Mary Williams-Stover, executive director of the NC Council for Women & Youth Involvement, and Jenny Black, chair of the NC Council for Women Advisory Board, as they lead a discussion on how the coronavirus pandemic is having adverse gendered and racial effects on women and families across the state. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register and attend this free Zoom event.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, March 17, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, March 17, 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 from the Heart, the weekly online performance series, will feature singer/blues-rock guitarist Emily Musolino on Wednesday, March 17, 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 artists to show their appreciation. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and 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 Wednesday, March 17, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Wake County Public Libraries and the Library of America will cohost Oral Traditions: Storytelling with Willa Brigham on Wednesday, February 17, 6:30–7:30pm. Enjoy some folkloric storytelling and song with Willa Brigham as part of the Life Every Voice series. Click here to register and attend this free online event.

Bike Durham’s Community Meeting 2021 Kickoff will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 7–8pm. Meet Bike Durham’s new board members and talk about the 2021–2023 strategic goals, budget review, and advocacy priorities. Click here to sign up and attend this Zoom event.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, March 17, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 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.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, March 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 topic of Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Richard Rothstein Lecture will be the Durham Eviction Diversion Program on Thursday, March 18, noon–1pm. Rothstein will present research from his book The Color of Law, which explores the history of racial inequality and residential segregation. Click here for more info and to register for this free event. If you’re able to make a donation to help fund this lecture series, it would be appreciated; click here for more info.

The next Durham City Council Work (Virtual) Session will be held on Thursday, March 18, 1–5pm. You can watch via the City’s YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (via the free Boxcast app), Spectrum channel 8, Google Fiber channel 8, Frontier channel 70, and AT&T U-verse channel 99 in Durham.

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

Learn about historical research, especially from the African-American perspective, during Desi L Campbell’s Let’s Talk Genealogy show on Thursday, March 18, 6–6:30pm. Click here for more info and to attend this free, online event.

The Bull City Running Co will host a Safety for Runners webinar on Thursday, February 18, 6pm. Members of the Durham Police Department (who are runners) will share tips on staying safe—improving visibility, choosing the safest times to run, not running alone, using GPS tracking apps, and when to call the police. Click here to sign up for this free online event; the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours before the date.

Equality NC will host Black Queerness Then & Now: A Black Future Month Panel Discussion on Thursday, February 18, 6pm. Join members of Equality North Carolina and activists from the LGBTQ community as they celebrate blackness and talk about the work ahead. Click here to sign up and attend this free online event.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Science Tonight with Chris Smith on Thursday, February 4, 7–8pm. Tonight’s focus will be on Brainy Birds, and research scientist Holly Starenchak will discuss parrots, who have shown that they’re are extremely social, intelligent, and long-lived. Unfortunately, their popularity means that they’re starting to become quite scarce. Learn about laws that need to be written to protect parrots and other highly sought after wildlife. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to watch the livestream on the museum’s YouTube channel.

Parents Matter will host a We Are the Answer meeting on Thursday, March 18, 7–8pm. The Parents Matter is a platform designed to empower families and communities get their voices heard on important issues including crime and education. Send an email to hubnc0804@gmail.com to sign up for this free Zoom event, and click here to explore the website (Parents Matter is one of several programs under The HUB run by founder Martina “Coach D” Dunford ).

Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics will host Good Reason: A Van Jones Keynote Speech will feature Francisco Cantú, former US Border Patrol agent and author of The Line Becomes a River, as he discusses Human Realities of the Border and Empathy on Thursday, February 18, 7:30. This talk is part of the Ethics of Now series with Professor Adriane Lentz-Smith. Click here for more info, and click here to register and attend this free event.

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on March 19, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on March 19, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.

Individuals with disabilities (age 18+) are invited to attend Virtual Let’s Talk on Friday, March 19, 2–2:30pm. Tell jokes and stories, ask questions, or just hang out. Call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 for more info, and click here to register by the day before to get the link for this free Zoom event.

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

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 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 Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, March 20 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.

The Durham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host a panel discussion on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse: What to Do During a Pandemic on Saturday, February 20, 2–4pm. Lavelle Chesney from the Durham County Department of Social Services, Delana Epps-Avery from the Hope Center at Pullen, and Samara Bowser from Journey Counseling Services will discuss how so many people are more vulnerable due to situations affected by the pandemic and what we could all be doing to help. Click here to register for this free Zoom event.

The Bynum Front Porch Winter Music Series will feature banjo player, guitarist, fiddler, and singer-songwriter Joe Newberry on Saturday, February 20, 7pm. Eric Bannan will serve as the evening’s host. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to enjoy this free concert.

The Town of Cary’s Marvelous Music Online Series will feature jazzy soul vocalist Yolanda Rabun on Saturday, February 20, 7:30–10pm. Enjoy Ms Rabun’s velvety tones as she performs contemporary jazz, blues, folk, pop, and gospel. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to watch this free concert.

Duke Performances presents the British vocal octet, Voces8, in concert on Saturday, February 20, 8pm. Voces8 specializes in traditional English, Scottish, and Irish folk music with a modern twist, and they’ll be performing songs from their Enchanted Isle album. Tickets are $10, free for Duke students; click here to gain admission to this online event.

Ever heard of Boomerang Bags? It’s an idea that started in Australia in 2013, and it involves having a supply of reusable bags available in stores and other venues. People are encouraged to take them, use them, and return them for others to use; this is an excellent way of reducing single-use bags. Don’t Waste Durham will hold a Boomerang Bag Sewing Party on Sunday, March 21, noon–4pm, at Sew Crafty (101 Orange St, on the corner of Parrish and Orange, the little alley just west of Mangum). If you’re pretty good at sewing a straight line (with a sewing machine) or ironing, and would like to volunteer to make bags to distribute throughout Durham, then drop by for a while. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to commit to one hour.

Duke University Chapel’s Organ Recital Series presents Christopher Jacobson, Celebrating the Musical Legacy of Marcel Dupré, on Sunday, February 21, 4pm. Enjoy pieces by the French composer and virtuoso organist Marcel Dupré-Cortège et Litanie, and also his mentors Alexandre Guilmant, Charles Marie Widor, and Louis Vierne as played by Jacobson on the Chapel's Aeolian organ. Watch the livestream on Duke Chapel’s YouTube channel .

March 22–28

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, March 22, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on March 22, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, March 22, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

St Joseph AME Church’s Ikemba Youth and Tutorial Program will host an HBCU* Virtual College Fair on Monday, February 22, 6:30pm. High school students are especially invited to learn about academic and student life, how to apply, and more from representatives of Bennett, Clinton, Claflin, Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, Fisk, Hampton, Johnson C Smith, Livingstone, Morehouse, NC Central, North Carolina AT&T, Shaw, Saint Augustine’s, Southern, South Carolina State, Winston-Salem State, and Virginia State. Click here to sign up for and attend this free Zoom event.

* HBCU = Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, March 22, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Regular Session will be held on Monday, March 22, 7pm. You can watch the meeting via the County’s website, YouTube channel, or Spectrum channel 8.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, March 23, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, March 23, 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 host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, March 23 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, March 23, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on March 23, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

The North Carolina Transportation Museum will host a virtual panel discussion on The Green Book: NC Travels Down Memory Lane on Tuesday, February 23, 6:30pm. Livingstone College Professor Dr Da’Tarvia Parrish will lead the conversation, starting with a description of Victor Hugo Green’s Negro Motorist Green Book (1936–1966), which helped African-American travelers navigate through segregated and hostile spaces during the Jim Crow era. Click here to register and get the link for this free, online event.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, March 23, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, March 24, 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 Community AgriNomics (UCAN), in partnership with Farmer FoodShare and the Mount Level Missionary Baptist Church’s 2Fish/2Loaves Food Pantry, will have a free Vegetable Pickup on Wednesday, March 24, 10am–noon, at 316 Hebron Rd. They’ll be giving away corn, collard greens, sweet potatoes, apples, eggs, carrots, and beets. Visit UCAN’s Facebook page to learn more about this farming-based nonprofit.

The City’s Durham Workforce Development Board will host a Virtual Hiring Event for Morrison Living (a senior living facility) on Wednesday, February 24, 11am–3pm. A wide range of jobs are available, including chefs, food service and utility workers, bartenders, and more. Be sure to have your resume on hand in digital form so you can send it in. Click here to register.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, March 24, 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 from the Heart, the weekly online performance series, will feature Ally J on Wednesday, February 24, 1–2pm. Enjoy jazzy renditions of familiar soul classics, original tunes, and Allison Johnson’s “old soul” voice.. 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. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and 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 Wednesday, March 24, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The Jubilee Christian Church International Chapel of Victory will host a Black History Panel Discussion on Wednesday, February 24, 7–8:30pm. Pastors Bisi and Toyin Tofade and panelists Deborah Giles from the City’s Equity and Inclusion Department, retired Superior Court Judge Elaine O’Neal, and City Councilman Mark-Anthony Middleton will discuss Durham’s Racial Equity Task Force, Bull City United, and local health and economic issues. Click here to attend this free online event or watch it on Jubilee’s YouTube channel. Call 919-484-0707 for more info.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, March 24, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 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.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, March 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 Thursday, March 25, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Learn about historical research, especially from the African-American perspective, during Desi L Campbell’s Let’s Talk Genealogy show on Thursday, March 25, 6–6:30pm. Click here for more info and to attend this free, online event.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina School of Science and Math will cohost Science Tonight with Chris Smith on Thursday, February 25, 7–8pm. Dr Ariana Eily will talk about her experience bringing science and art together, and how art can be analytical and science can be creative. When used together, art and science can be transformative. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to watch the livestream on the museum’s YouTube channel.

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on March 26, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Raise Up, the NC Poor People’s Campaign, and Carolina Jews for Justice are partnering to hold Fed Up: Political Food Distribution, a food giveaway, in the Lakewood Shopping Center (2000 Chapel Hill Rd) on Friday, February 26, 11am–1pm. Food boxes (nonperishables and fresh produce) will be distributed. You can drive up, pop the trunk, and a box will be placed inside. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here if you can help out as a volunteer or financial donor.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on February 26, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.

Individuals with disabilities (age 18+) are invited to attend Virtual Let’s Talk on Friday, March 26, 2–2:30pm. Tell jokes and stories, ask questions, or just hang out. Click here to register by the day before to get the link for this free Zoom event.

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

Democracy North Carolina will host a free screening of Wilmington on Fire, followed by a live discussion with the director, Chris Everett, on Friday, February 26, 6:30–7:30pm. Learn about the Wilmington Massacre of 1898, when the local government was overthrown and the African-American community was viciously attacked. This event, which helped usher in the Jim Crow era (highlighted by racial segregation and the rise of white supremacists), was largely ignored, kept out of the history books, and finally recognized for what it was in 2006. Click here to register for this free virtual event.

March 29–April 4

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

Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on March 29, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

Toni Hall and Ivy Burch will lead a virtual African Dance Class (from the Hayti Heritage Center’s Chuck Davis Dance Emporium) on Monday, March 29, 6:30–7:30pm. Featuring music from the African diaspora, this class will incorporate deep breathing, conditioning, and cardio-intensive African dance moves. The weekly fee is $5; click here for more info and to sign up and participate.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, March 29, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, March 30, 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 host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, March 30 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

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

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host Virtual Trivia Tuesday on March 30, 6–7pm. Test your knack for remembering science facts, current news, and pop culture. You’ll actually need two monitors or devices—one for the trivia questions and one for clicking on the answers on the Kahoot quiz platform. Click here for more info and to register for this free, fun online event.

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, March 30, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, March 31, 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.

Enjoy Wacky Wednesday: Weekly Online Family Fun on Wednesday, January 27, 10:30–11am. They’ll have stories, crafts, and more. Click here to visit the Durham County Library video page, which has lots of videos to enjoy.

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to enjoy Virtual Funtime with Mr Joel on Wednesday, January 27, 11–11:30am. Enjoy storytime with songs, puppets, movement, and more. Click here to register for this free Zoom event.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, March 31, 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 from the Heart, the weekly online performance series, will feature drummer CJ Baker on Wednesday, March 31, 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 artists to show their appreciation. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and 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 Wednesday, March 31, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Enjoy live music during Brett’s Open Mic on Wednesday, March 31, 7–9pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). They’ll be practicing proper social distancing, so the number of people admitted will be very limited. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar. If you’d rather stay home, you can still enjoy the show on Facebook.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, April 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.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, April 1, 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, April 1, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Learn about historical research, especially from the African-American perspective, during Desi L Campbell’s Let’s Talk Genealogy show on Thursday, April 1, 6–6:30pm. Click here for more info and to attend this free, online event.

Don't Waste Durham’s next Reducing Waste in Durham Public Schools Meeting will be held on Thursday, April , 6–7pm. Share your ideas on ways to improve trash management, recycling, and composting in the schools, for when school starts up again. Click here to attend this Zoom meeting.

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on April 2, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on April 2, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.

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

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

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, April 3, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.

The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, April 3 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.

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

April 5–11

The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Work Session will be held on Monday, April 5, 9am. You can 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, April 5, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

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

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

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Monday, April 5, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, April 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 host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, April 6 at 12:30pm for a couple of hours (while supplies last); be sure to sign in at noon. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.

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

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

Marvis Fun will hold an online Stay Well Virtual Line Dance Class on Tuesday, April 6, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, April 7, 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.

Enjoy Wacky Wednesday: Weekly Online Family Fun on Wednesday, February 3, 10:30–11am. They’ll have stories, crafts, and more. Click here to visit the Durham County Library video page, which has lots of videos to enjoy.

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to enjoy Virtual Funtime with Mr Joel on Wednesday, February 3, 11–11:30am. Enjoy storytime with songs, puppets, movement, and more. Click here to register for this free Zoom event.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, April 7, 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 Wednesday, April 7, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

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

The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, April 8, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.

The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, April 8, 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, April 8, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

Learn about historical research, especially from the African-American perspective, during Desi L Campbell’s Let’s Talk Genealogy show on Thursday, April 8, 6–6:30pm. Click here for more info and to attend this free, online event.

Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on April 9, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.

The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on April 9, where people in need can receive help from 1:30–3pm. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.

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

The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, April 9, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.

The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, April 10, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.

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

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

March 1–8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 9–15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 16–22

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 23–29

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

March 30–April 5

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