August 31–September 6
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, August 31, 3–6pm. 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 August 31, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, August 31, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
St Joseph’s AME Church’s next parent-student webinar, Unique Learning: From Specialized Education to Gifted Education and Everything in Between, on Monday, August 31, 7pm. Dr Kimberly Thomas-Cain will talk about Duke University’s TIP (Talent Identification Program), a summertimetime, academic enrichment program for students in grades 4 through 12. Dr Kristen Bell will explain what IEPs (Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities) are and how to set them up. Get tips on scholarships, resources, and programs that you should keep an eye out for your child(ren).
Contact one of the following presenters and have the Zoom link sent to you—Willa Sample (919-740-8216 or willasample64@gmail.com), Velez Childress (velezchildress@nc.rr.com), or Lisa Simms (lisaluv61@gmail.com). You can also watch from St Joseph AME’s Facebook page. 
Erika Vinson (from the Empower Dance Studio) and the LGBTQ Center of Durham will cohost a virtual ’90s Cardio Funk dance party Monday, August 31, 7:30–8:30pm. Register by paying what you can (ideally by 6:30pm via CashApp: $DanceFitEBV, PayPal: erikavinson@gmail.com or Zelle: erikavinson@gmail.com). Be sure to send your email address in order to get the Zoom link.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, September 1, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Urban Ministries, in partnership with FoodBank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Sankofa Farms, will host Food, Shelter, and a Future, its drive-through/walk-up food pantry on County Lot 13 (the corner of Queen and Liberty Sts) on Tuesday, September 1, 10am–noon. The first 150 households will be served (two households max per vehicle). If you’re driving, you can pop open the trunk, and if you’re arriving on foot, look for the Walk-Up sign. Don’t forget your face mask. Click here or call 919-682-0538 x126 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, September 1 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, September 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 weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature soulful singer/songwriter Tre. Charles on Tuesday, September 1, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 1, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice and DurmTalks are partnering to cosponsor the PauliTalks series, where local notables discuss politics and community issues. Join host Des Gatewood and guests Dr Nicole Swiner and Natalie Murdock on Tuesday, September 1, 6:30–7:30pm as they discuss COVID Isn’t Cancelled, which involves the local impact of COVID-19, evolving state safety/health guidelines, and future developments. Click here to watch from the Pauli Murray Center’s Facebook page.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 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 meeting of the Younger Onset Support Group for those with early-onset Alzheimer’s and their families will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 7–8:30pm, online. Contact Janeli McNeal at 919-660-7565 or janeli.mcneal@duke.edu to let her know you’d like to attend. She’ll send an email with details on how to join this Zoom meeting.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, September 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 distribute free snacks and meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 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 Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 3, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, September 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 Technical Community College will host an Occupational Therapy Assistant Information Session on Thursday, September 3, 1–2pm. Learn what it takes to enter this field and receive training for helping post-op and other patients. Click here for more info; send an email message to Christine Gunnigle at gunnigle@durhamtech.edu to get the link for attending the session.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, September 3, 3–6pm. 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.
Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics and the Fuqua/Coach Center on Leadership and Ethics will cohost a Reimagining the World Together series talk, Why Friendship Matters for Our Future, on Thursday, September 3, 5–6:15pm. Jim Yong Kim and Marshall Goldsmith will lead the conversation. Click here for more info and click here to attend this free online event.
Desi L Campbell’s weekly Let’s Talk Genealogy webinar will be held on Thursday, September 3, 6–6:30pm, on the African American Experience YouTube channel. Learn how to look up your family’s history. Click here to watch.
Don't Waste Durham’s next Reducing Waste in Durham Public Schools Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 3, 6–7pm. Share your ideas on ways to improve trash management, recycling, and composting in the schools, for when school starts up again. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to attend this Zoom meeting.
Legal Aid NC’s Resources for Renters session, Durham Eviction Diversion: Presentation to Durham PTA Council, will take place on Thursday, September 3, 6pm. Learn your rights as a renter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to sign up and attend this free Zoom event.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 4, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will give away free Boxes of Produce on Friday, September 4, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on September 4, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, September 4, 3–6pm. 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 Mix at Durham Station is back! DJ Piddipat, cosponsored by Downtown Durham Inc and GoDurham, will play a wide range of fun music at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St) on Friday, September 4, 3:30–6:30pm.
A Protest and March (#RochelleBoysMatter) will start at City Hall (101 City Hall Plaza) on Friday, September 4, 7pm followed by a march to the Durham Police Department (602 E Main St) at 8pm. This has to do with the police officers who drew the weapons on three kids (ages 8, 11, and 15) who were playing in Rochelle Manor. The oldest boy was handcuffed because he supposedly fit the description of a crime suspect. Protestors will call on City Council members to look into the incident and for the Police Department to produce the body-camera footage and phone call recording, and to reexamine the relationship between the department as a whole, officers as individuals, and members of the community, including children, as people who deserve to feel safe in their own neighborhoods. Click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 5 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 5. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, September 5, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Roots Farmers Market is back in session and has a new location and hours of operation. Here’s how it all works, at least while the pandemic is affecting public interaction: Click here to visit the website to see what the participating farms (Chickpea Farm, Dandies Farm, the Microgreenery, Toad Hill Farm, and Caywood Farm) have on offer. Place your order and pay online, and then pick up your order at Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church (3541 Rose of Sharon Rd) on Saturday, September 5, 10–11am.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will host its Big Give Back Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, September 5, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Sunday, September 6 at 11:30am; be sure to sign in by 11. 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.
September 7–13
The Durham Workers Assembly, UE150 NC Public Service Workers Union, NC State AFL-CIO, We Dream in Black/National Domestic Workers Alliance, Raise Up, and the National Black Worker Center Project will cosponsor the 2nd annual Labor Day Action for Essential Workers and No More Evictions Car Caravan and Rally on Monday, September 7. This multi-stop parade will be joined by vehicles/workers who participated in Raleigh’s earlier event. Vehicles will line up at 1:15pm in the Durham County parking lot at S Dillard and Main St. The caravan will roll out at 2pm and head for the Durham County Courthouse and then Duke University for rallying speeches at both locations. The final meetup will be at the Rolling Hills Apartments (411 E Pilot St) for a speak-out rally. At 4pm everybody will head out to the WG Pearson Elementary School parking lot (3501 Fayetteville St) for a socially-distanced Black Labor Day Festival, with food and music, ending around 6pm. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, September 7, 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.
Erika Vinson (from the Empower Dance Studio) and the LGBTQ Center of Durham will cohost a virtual ’90s Cardio Funk dance party Monday, September 7, 7:30–8:30pm. Register by paying what you can (ideally by 6:30pm via CashApp: $DanceFitEBV, PayPal: erikavinson@gmail.com or Zelle: erikavinson@gmail.com). Be sure to send your email address in order to get the Zoom link.
The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Work Session will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 9am. Click here to view the agenda, and 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, September 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 Durham County Department of Public Health will host Prostate Cancer Diagnosis & Treatments: Stories from the Lincoln Support Group on Tuesday, September 8, 11am–noon. Learn about the symptoms of prostate cancer and ways to treat and manage it, while also hearing stories from the Lincoln Community Health Center’s Men’s Health Education Support Group. Click here to register and attend this free online event.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, September 8 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, September 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 weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature singer/songwriter/fab guitarist Ben Youngblood on Tuesday, September 8, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 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.
If you’re interested in learning about trees—how to care for them, their importance to their communities, tree giveaways, and planting events—attend TreesDurham’s next monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 6–7pm. TreesDurham is a local nonprofit that works to “Create a Healthy, Sustainable and Socially Just Urban Forest.” Click here to attend the virtual meeting and to explore TreesDurham’s website.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, September 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.
The next Daughters Concerned for Aging Relatives Support Group meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 9, noon–1:15pm, online. Contact Bobbi G Matchar from the Duke Dementia Family Support Program at 919-660-7509 or bobbi.matchar@duke.edu to let her know you’d like to attend. She’ll send an email with details on how to join this Zoom meeting.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 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.
Legal Aid NC will cohost a free Eviction Prevention Workshop on Wednesday, September 9, 6–7pm, with Durham Technical Community College. Learn how your community can maintain stable housing during the coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in the loss of many jobs. Watch the webinar on Legal Aid NC’s Facebook page. Free legal assistance is available at 866-219-5262. Legal Aid attorney Charly Gilfoil will lead the discussion and answer questions, and afterwards will meet one on one until 8:30pm with anyone who needs assistance. Click here to sign up to meet with Attorney Gilfoil. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Respuesta Rápida Comunitária (Rapid Community Response) will be distributing boxes of produce at their event, Comidas Sobre Ruedas (Food on Wheels) on Wednesday, September 9, 7:30–8:pm, in the mobile home parking lot of 531 Stoney Creek Circle (just off Holloway/Hwy 98 and Mineral Springs Rd). This fruit and vegetable giveaway is made possible by a partnership of the Iglésia Summit en Español de Durham, Iglésia Presbiteriana Emanuel, and volunteers. Call Iván Almonte at 919-667-6913 for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 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 Thursday, September 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.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, September 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.
Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics, the Duke Divinity School, and the Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership and Ethics will cohost the Reimagining the World Together series, featuring A Conversation with Paul Farmer and Todd McCormack on Thursday, September 10, 5:15–6:30pm. They will discuss how their friendship has shaped their lives, work and purpose, as Farmer’s career has centered on improving healthcare for the world’s poorest people while McCormack helped found Partners in Health and also produces sports programming. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to attend this free Zoom event.
JFed (the Jewish Federation) at the Levin JCC will host the 2020 Jewish Film Festival: An Israeli Love Story on Thursday, September 10, 6–7pm. An Israeli Love Story is a 2017 fictional work based on a true story involving Eli Ben-Zvi, the son of Israel’s first president, during the early days (1947) when Israel was a nascent country. Join in the discussion that will follow the screening. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to get your ticket (it’s actually free but donations will be graciously accepted).
SpiritHouse will host Wade in the Water: The Census as a Wayfinding Tool on Thursday, September 10, 6:30–8:15pm. AfroCarolina folklorist and historian Michelle Lanier will lead a conversation with Omisade Burney-Scott on how black people use US Census records as a reliable genealogy source. Click here for more info, and click here to register for this free Zoom event.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 11, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
The Durham County Department of Public Health will observe Preparedness Month with a webinar, Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?, on Friday, September 11, 10–10:30am. Find out what you need to do to survive having your power out for days, or even weeks, at a time. Learn how to put together an emergency kit and plan where to meet should family members get separated. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to attend the online class.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will give away free Boxes of Produce on Friday, September 11, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on September 11, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, September 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.
Equality NC’s next LGBTQ Elders Meeting will be held on Friday, September 11, 6pm. Share ideas and concerns about wellness, self-care, coping strategies, navigating healthcare, and accessing basic needs. Click here for more info and to register; you’ll then get the link for this Zoom meeting via email.
The Protest (#RochelleBoysMatter) continues at City Hall (101 City Hall Plaza) on Friday, September 11, 7pm. This has to do with the police officers who drew the weapons on three kids (ages 8, 11, and 15) who were playing in Rochelle Manor. The oldest boy was handcuffed because he supposedly fit the description of a crime suspect. Protestors will call on City Council members to look into the incident and for the Police Department to produce the body-camera footage and phone call recording, and to reexamine the relationship between the department as a whole, officers as individuals, and members of the community, including children, as people who deserve to feel safe in their own neighborhoods. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 12 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 12. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, September 12, 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.
BAD Moms Link Up will host a Yard Sale on Saturday, September 12, 8am–3pm, at Guess and Horton Rds (3823 Guess Rd). They’re also collecting used sneakers of all sizes to help young people in need.
Thanks to a partnership of the Food Bank, NCCU Coach LeVelle Moton, the Velle Cares Foundation, and the James A Shepard Middle School PTA, there will be a Stop Hunger One Community at a Time Food Distribution on Saturday, September 12, 9am–while supplies last at Shepard Middle School (2401 Dakota St). This will be a drive-through event; pop the trunk and one box per family (two maximum) will be placed in there.
The Roots Farmers Market is back in session and has a new location and hours of operation. Here’s how it all works, at least while the pandemic is affecting public interaction: Click here to visit the website to see what the participating farms (Chickpea Farm, Dandies Farm, the Microgreenery, Toad Hill Farm, and Caywood Farm) have on offer. Place your order and pay online, and then pick up your order at Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church (3541 Rose of Sharon Rd) on Saturday, September 12, 10–11am.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will host its Big Give Back Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, September 12, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The Black Mamas Car Parade, a celebration of “Black Joy, Black Love and in Defense of Black Lives,” will be held on Saturday, September 12, 11am–1:30pm. Everyone will start lining up a few minutes early in the parking lot of the old Angier Baptist Church (2101 Angier Ave) and will proceed to the Holton Career and Recreation Center (410 N Driver St) for a rally. This event is hosted by Action NC; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
White Rock Baptist Church (3400 Fayetteville St) will have their Community Food Distribution on Saturday, September 12, 11am–1pm. Drive up on the Fisher Development side of the church. Click here for more info.
ICNA Relief and Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman are cosponsoring a drive-through Neighborhood Food Pantry Giveaway in the parking lot of the 3034 Fayetteville St location on Saturday, September 12, 2–4pm. Click here to view the events at both locations (the Parkwood masjid is at 5122 Revere Rd).
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the college football season, but North Carolina Central University and Winston-Salem State University still want to do battle. So alumni, students, and friends of these two HBCUs decided to put together the first-ever HBCUniVersus virtual event on Saturday, September 12, 4–6pm (during the time an historic football game between the two schools was supposed to have taken place). The battle will be a musical one, with DJ 360 QC representing NCCU and DJ 360 Elite representing WSSU. The goal is to raise money for the schools—the lost sports revenue would have provided educations for many young people. Tune in at HBCUGameday.com and give whatever you can while enjoying a truly historic music competition. You can help NCCU by clicking here to make a donation; any amount, no matter how small, will be appreciated.
Duke Performances’ The Show Must Go Online! music series features artists in concert and captured on film. Each film covers a performance in the artist’s hometown. Tickets are $10 (free for Duke students); you can buy tickets for all four concert films for $30. You’ll receive a Vimeo link for streaming the performance online; after that, you’ll be able to stream the film for an additional 24 hours. The Attacca Quartet will be featured on Saturday, September 12, 8pm; click here for more info and to get your ticket.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Sunday, September 13 at 11:30am; be sure to sign in by 11. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info. Please note that you won’t be served if you’re not wearing a face mask.
Black August in the Park and Provident1898 will cohost the Black Farmers Market in the Mutual Plaza courtyard (411 W Chapel Hill St) on Sunday, September 13, 1–4pm. Buy fresh produce and support Southern black farmers; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Alex Weiss and Different Drum will present Music from the Islands: Trinidade to Taiwan, a live concert from Silent Dayze Studio, on Sunday, September 13, 3–4pm. Weiss will be on trumpet and percussion, his wife Li-Lan on percussion, and Brian Pearl on bass. Enjoy a live performance of music of islands from around the world. Visit the Facebook event page for more info about the concert, and click here to watch from the Different Drum Facebook page.
Marvis Henderson-Daye will hold a launch party for her ebook, Every Storm Runs Out of Rain, on Sunday, September 13, 6pm. Celebrate with fun, games, and fellowship on Zoom. Click here to register, and click here to learn more about the book, which chronicles Ms Henderson-Daye’s medical struggles and eventual triumph.
September 14–20
Tickets go on “sale” on Monday, September 14, 9am, for Durham Parks and Recreation’s new drive-in movie series, Reels on Wheels. See the Saturday, September 26 listing below for info on the free screening of Hitch at 7:30pm (at Durham County Stadium), and click here to reserve your free ticket..
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, September 14, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on September 14, 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.
Don't Waste Durham’s next Community Meeting will be held on Monday, September 14, 6:30–8pm. Share your ideas and learn more about reducing consumer waste through recycling and reuse. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to attend this Zoom meeting.
Reverend William J Barber II announces that the new “Voting Is Power Unleashed! National #MoralMonday Mass Assembly & Teach-In” is up and ready for those wanting to attend the event on Monday, September 14, 7pm. This Poor People’s Campaign rally and informational livestream will be in both English and Spanish with ASL (American Sign Language) and open-captioning in English. Click here to RSVP and attend.
The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Regular Session will be held on Monday, September 14, 7pm. You can watch the meeting via the County’s website, YouTube channel, or Spectrum channel 8.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, September 14, 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.
Erika Vinson (from the Empower Dance Studio) and the LGBTQ Center of Durham will cohost a virtual ’90s Cardio Funk dance party Monday, September 14, 7:30–8:30pm. Register by paying what you can (ideally by 6:30pm via CashApp: $DanceFitEBV, PayPal: erikavinson@gmail.com or Zelle: erikavinson@gmail.com). Be sure to send your email address in order to get the Zoom link.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, September 15, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Urban Ministries, in partnership with FoodBank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Sankofa Farms, will host Food, Shelter, and a Future, its drive-through/walk-up food pantry on County Lot 13 (the corner of Queen and Liberty Sts) on Tuesday, September 15, 10am–noon. The first 150 households will be served (two households max per vehicle). If you’re driving, you can pop open the trunk, and if you’re arriving on foot, look for the Walk-Up sign. Don’t forget your face mask. Click here or call 919-682-0538 x126 for more info.
The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 15, 11am–5pm, at the Streets at Southpoint (6910 Fayetteville Rd, in the Lower Level Center Court near Nordstrom). Walk-ins are accepted or you can click here to set an appointment.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, September 15 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, September 15, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The weekly online performance series, Durham from the Heart, will feature singer/songwriter Stephen Muñoz on Tuesday, September 15, 1–2pm. Cosponsors Downtown Durham Inc, DDI Third Friday Durham, and Sonic Pie Productions are paying the artists a stipend and encourage viewers to Cashapp or Venmo tips to the artist to show their appreciation. Click here to enjoy the concert.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 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 Department of Public Health will hold a webinar, Supermarket Savvy, on Wednesday, September 16, 10:30–11am. Get tips on how to stretch your dollars when doing your grocery shopping.. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to attend.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, September 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 distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 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.
Durham Technical Community College will host an EMT Information Session on Wednesday, September 16, 6–8pm. Learn what it takes to become an EMT (emergency medical technician) or paramedic and how to get training for those professions. Click here for more info; send an email message to ems@durhamtech.edu to express an interest in the program.
Respuesta Rápida Comunitária (Rapid Community Response) will be distributing boxes of produce at their event, Comidas Sobre Ruedas (Food on Wheels) on Wednesday, September 16, 7:30–8:pm, in the mobile home parking lot of 531 Stoney Creek Circle (just off Holloway/Hwy 98 and Mineral Springs Rd). This fruit and vegetable giveaway is made possible by a partnership of the Iglésia Summit en Español de Durham, Iglésia Presbiteriana Emanuel, and volunteers. Call Iván Almonte at 919-667-6913 for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 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 Thursday, September 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 Technical Community College will host a Respiratory Therapy Information Session on Thursday, September 17, noon–1pm. Learn how to get training to enter the excellent job market for this skilled profession. Click here for more info; send an email message to Janemarie Baker at bakerj@durhamtech.edu to express an interest in the program.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, September 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.
Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics and the Duke Divinity School are cohosting the Reimagining the World Together series, with a focus on A Conversation with Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods on Thursday, September 17, 5:15–6:30pm. Dr Brian Hare is a Duke professor of anthropology, psychology, and neuroscience, and journalist Vanessa Woods is also the director of the Duke Puppy Kindergarten. They will discuss how their friendship has shaped their lives, work and purpose. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to attend this free Zoom event.
The next meeting of the Duke Dementia Evening Caregivers Support Group will be held on Thursday, September 17, 6:30pm, online. Contact Natalie from the Duke Dementia Family Support Program at 919-660-7542 to let her know you’d like to attend. She’ll send an email with details on how to join this Zoom meeting.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 18, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will give away free Boxes of Produce on Friday, September 18, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on September 18, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, September 18, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The Through This Lens photo gallery (303 E Chapel Hill St) will celebrate the grand opening of Jon Meyer’s exhibit, In the Mind’s Eye, on Friday, September 18, 2–6pm. Write to visitthroughthislens@gmail.com to reserve your spot. If you can’t make the grand opening, call 919-687-0250 to set an appointment for viewing this collection of 15 photographs that explore the imagination.
North Carolina Central University’s 8th annual Give the Drummer Some musical event will be virtual this year on Friday, September 18, 5:30–8pm. Jazz drummer Thomas Taylor will be joined by other NCCU jazz musicians and professors as they highlight past concerts and a Swing Shed Session. Learn about the newly established Dr Ira and Joyce Wiggins Endowed Scholarship for jazz students (click here to donate) and hear some fun “inside” and jazzy stories. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to attend this free Facebook Live event.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 19 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 19. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, September 19, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Roots Farmers Market is back in session and has a new location and hours of operation. Here’s how it all works, at least while the pandemic is affecting public interaction: Click here to visit the website to see what the participating farms (Chickpea Farm, Dandies Farm, the Microgreenery, Toad Hill Farm, and Caywood Farm) have on offer. Place your order and pay online, and then pick up your order at Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church (3541 Rose of Sharon Rd) on Saturday, September 19, 10–11am.
The 46th annual CenterFest will be virtual this year, on Saturday, September 19, from 9:30am to 9pm. You can still enjoy (and purchase) beautiful visual art, plus music and dance performances hosted by local celebrities. Click here to enjoy the Puppet Show from the CenterFest Kids Zone from 9:30 to 10:15am, and click here to enjoy Fairy Tales from the CenterFest Kids Zone from 10:30 to 11:15am. You can visit and explore the Artist Marketplace by clicking here any time you like; the live performances will take place from 6 to 9pm. Visit their Facebook event page for more info; this year’s CenterFest was made possible through a partnership with SciMed Solutions and Net Friends.
DeWarren Langley, director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation’s Young Men of Excellence Program, announces that they’re recruiting young men of color from grades 6 to 12 who want to go to college and attain academic success. Participants in this free College and Career Academy will get mentorship and guidance toward skill-building opportunities (including job-shadowing, community-service projects, and internships) as they prepare themselves for the careers of their choice. Beginning September 19, they’ll attend meetings on the first and third Saturdays from 10 to 11:30am (on Zoom for now, due to COVID-19). Click here for more info and to attend Saturday’s kickoff event.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will host its Big Give Back Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, September 19, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
A Community Garden Cleanup will be held at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St) on Saturday, September 19, 10:30am. Please take your own tools and wear workgloves and have face masks at the ready. Lunch will be provided and you can stay as long as you like.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Sunday, September 20 at 11:30am; be sure to sign in by 11. 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.
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, September 20, 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. Only six people, wearing masks and being physically distanced, will be allowed in the studio at a time. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
September 21–27
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, September 21, noon–1pm. Click here for more info and to attend this Zoom meeting.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs’ Woman Veterans Series will focus on Advice on Transitioning, Employment, and Building Business on Monday, September 21, 1–1:30pm. Click here to watch this free event online.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, September 21, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on September 21, 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, September 21, 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.
Erika Vinson (from the Empower Dance Studio) and the LGBTQ Center of Durham will cohost a virtual ’90s Cardio Funk dance party Monday, September 21, 7:30–8:30pm. Register by paying what you can (ideally by 6:30pm via CashApp: $DanceFitEBV, PayPal: erikavinson@gmail.com or Zelle: erikavinson@gmail.com). Be sure to send your email address in order to get the Zoom link.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, September 22, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Urban Ministries, in partnership with FoodBank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Sankofa Farms, will host Food, Shelter, and a Future, its drive-through/walk-up food pantry on County Lot 13 (the corner of Queen and Liberty Sts) on Tuesday, September 22, 10am–noon. The first 150 households will be served (two households max per vehicle). If you’re driving, you can pop open the trunk, and if you’re arriving on foot, look for the Walk-Up sign. Don’t forget your face mask. Click here or call 919-682-0538 x126 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, September 22 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, September 22, 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 County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead will lead a discussion about the local and national movements regarding law enforcement reform in a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, September 22, noon–1pm, hosted by Durham Congregations in Action. Community leaders will also be on hand during Public Safety and Law Enforcement—Where Is Durham Headed? to talk about making Durham a safe and more equitable place to live. Send your questions to dcia@dcia.org, and click here to attend the meeting.
The Durham Business & Professional Chain will host a live presentation, Minority Businesses Doing Business with State of North Carolina, on Tuesday, September 22, 1– 2pm. Special guest NC State Representative Zack Hawkins will describe how to expand your opportunities by contracting to provide services or sell inventory to the State. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for certification and obtain contracts. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to attend this free Zoom event.
Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics’ Virtues & Vocations series focuses on Reimagining Education: Conversations on Character, Community, and Crisis, and will continue on Tuesday, September 22, 1pm, with a talk on What Is Higher Education For? Join in the discussion with Columbia University professor Andrew Delbanco and Suzanne Shanahan and Nannerl O Keohane from Duke as they consider the worth of education beyond high school. Visit the Facebook event page for more info and click here to attend this free Zoom event.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, September 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 distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 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 Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, September 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.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Thursday, September 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.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Thursday, September 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.
NC Raise Up will hold a Mass Meeting on Thursday, September 24, 6–7pm, for essential workers, low-wage workers, tipped workers, healthcare workers, delivery drivers, community organizers, activists, and policy advocates. The idea is to organize and fight back for their rights both as workers and community members. If this will be your first meeting, write to ncraiseupinfo@gmail.com and introduce yourself before Thursday noon, and click here to register and attend this Zoom event.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on September 25, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will give away free Boxes of Produce on Friday, September 25, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on September 25, 11am–noon. Get your questions (of a general nature) answered on a variety of topics. Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, September 25, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The Hayti Heritage Film Festival is hosting the Backyard Film Series Drive-in in Measurement Inc’s parking lot (423 Morris St). On Friday, September 25, 7pm, the NeXt Doc Film & Organizing Collective will present For Us NeXt, featuring the work of young filmmakers of color who explored stories about their own communities. You’ll need a working FM radio in your vehicle to provide the sound. Click here for more info and to get your free ticket (you only need one per vehicle).
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 26 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, September 26. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, September 26, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will host its Big Give Back Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, September 26, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The Hayti Heritage Film Festival is hosting the Backyard Film Series Drive-in in Measurement Inc’s parking lot (423 Morris St). Check out the African-American subculture of roller skating while watching United Skates on Saturday, September 26, 7pm. See rinks and skaters from around the country as they try to keep the fun (and old-school hiphop) alive—including Reggie, an enthusiast from North Carolina, and Buddy Love, who owns Rich City Skate on Chicago. You’ll need a working FM radio in your vehicle to provide the sound. Click here for more info and to get your free ticket (you only need one per vehicle).
Durham Parks and Recreation’s new drive-in movie series, Reels on Wheels, will feature a free screening of Hitch (PG-13) on Saturday, September 26, 7:30pm, at Durham County Stadium (750 Stadium Dr). (The rain date is Sunday, September 27.) Watch the movie on a giant screen from the safety of your vehicle. The gates will open at 6:30 and they’ll be arranged, parking-wise, in such a way that will allow everyone to get a good view of the screen. Your FM car radio will provide the sound. You can take your own snacks and nonalcoholic beverages, and food trucks will also be on site. Please wear a face mask when shopping with the food trucks or using the public restrooms. The movie Hitch (rated PG-13) will be shown; click here to reserve your free ticket (tickets will go on sale on Monday, September 14, 9am).
Duke Performances’ The Show Must Go Online! music series features artists in concert and captured on film. Each film covers a performance in the artist’s hometown. Tickets are $10 (free for Duke students); you can buy tickets for all four concert films for $30. You’ll receive a Vimeo link for streaming the performance online; after that, you’ll be able to stream the film for an additional 24 hours. Mwenso & the Shakes will be featured on Saturday, September 26, 8pm; click here for more info and to get your ticket.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Sunday, September 27 at 11:30am; be sure to sign in by 11. 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.
September 28–October 4
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, September 28, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on September 28, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Regular Session will be held on Monday, September 28, 7pm. You can watch the meeting via the County’s website, YouTube channel, or Spectrum channel 8.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, September 28, 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.
Erika Vinson (from the Empower Dance Studio) and the LGBTQ Center of Durham will cohost a virtual ’90s Cardio Funk dance party Monday, September 28, 7:30–8:30pm. Register by paying what you can (ideally by 6:30pm via CashApp: $DanceFitEBV, PayPal: erikavinson@gmail.com or Zelle: erikavinson@gmail.com). Be sure to send your email address in order to get the Zoom link.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, September 29, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Urban Ministries, in partnership with FoodBank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Sankofa Farms, will host Food, Shelter, and a Future, its drive-through/walk-up food pantry on County Lot 13 (the corner of Queen and Liberty Sts) on Tuesday, September 29, 10am–noon. The first 150 households will be served (two households max per vehicle). If you’re driving, you can pop open the trunk, and if you’re arriving on foot, look for the Walk-Up sign. Don’t forget your face mask. Click here or call 919-682-0538 x126 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, September 29 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, September 29, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, September 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 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.
You Can Vote, a nonprofit that distributes information about voting rights, will host a screening of Answering the Call: The American Struggle for the Right to Vote on Tuesday, September 29, 7pm. Learned what happened on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama 55 years ago, watch interviews with the late Congressman John Lewis decades later, and see the imperative to vote in a new perspective. Click here to watch the documentary online and to join the conversation afterwards.
The American Red Cross will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 30, 11am–5pm, at the Streets at Southpoint (6910 Fayetteville Rd, in the Lower Level Center Court near Nordstrom). Walk-ins are accepted or you can click here to set an appointment.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, September 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 distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Wednesday, September 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 Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, October 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, October 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, October 1, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on October 2, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will give away free Boxes of Produce on Friday, October 2, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
Legal Aid of North Carolina will host Free Forum Friday on October 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 New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Friday, October 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 Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 3 from 8am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards. If you have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card, stop by the table by the bathrooms; they’ll swipe your card and will then match whatever you spend up to $10. (Double your money!) Call 919-667-3099 or click here to find out what’s in season.
The Durham Craft Market shares Durham Central Park (across the street at 502 Foster St) with the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, October 3. 8am–noon. Artists will have their works—jewelry, photos, wood crafts, paintings, whimsical pieces, etc—on display (and for sale). Click here to learn more about the artists and their work.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, October 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 Roots Farmers Market is back in session and has a new location and hours of operation. Here’s how it all works, at least while the pandemic is affecting public interaction: Click here to visit the website to see what the participating farms (Chickpea Farm, Dandies Farm, the Microgreenery, Toad Hill Farm, and Caywood Farm) have on offer. Place your order and pay online, and then pick up your order at Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church (3541 Rose of Sharon Rd) on Saturday, October 3, 10–11am.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will host its Big Give Back Grocery Giveaway on Saturday, October 3, 10am–noon. If you’ll be on foot or public transportation, you’ll probably want to take a folding shopping cart. Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Sunday, October 4 at 11:30am; be sure to sign in by 11. 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.
October 5–11
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, October 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 October 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.
The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Work Session will be held on Monday, October 5, 9am. You can watch the meeting via the County’s website, YouTube channel, or Spectrum channel 8.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, October 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, October 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 New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, October 6 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, October 6, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, October 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, October 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, October 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.
October 12–18
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, October 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.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on October 12, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
The next Durham Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Regular Session will be held on Monday, October 12, 7pm. You can watch the meeting via the County’s website, YouTube channel, or Spectrum channel 8.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, October 12, 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, October 13, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, October 13 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, October 13, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, October 13, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, October 13, 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, October 14, 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.
October 19–25
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, October 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.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on October 19, 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, October 19, 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, October 20, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, October 20 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, October 20, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, October 20, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, October 20, 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, October 21, 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.
October 26–November 1
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, October 26, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on October 26, 4–5pm. A Legal Aid NC housing attorney will talk about a range of current and important housing-related topics and will also answer questions (of a general nature). Click here for more info and to watch (and participate) live.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, October 26, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, October 27, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, October 27, noon–1pm. Curbside and at-the-door service are available. Visit Nehemiah’s Facebook page to see other programs, as well as virtual church services in both English and Spanish (Nehemias Espíritu de Vida). Call 919-688-4203 for more info.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, October 27, 3–6pm. If you’re driving, please park in the WD Hill Community Center’s parking lot behind the restaurant. Face masks are required; contact Marcia Hargrove at community@nvoac.org for more info.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, October 27, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, October 28, 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.
November 2–8
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, November 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.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on November 2, 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, November 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, November 3, 9:30–11am and 2–3:30pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID. For now, this service is available by appointment only; call 919-560-0630 for more info. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, November 3 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, November 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.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, November 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, November 3, 7–8pm. Write to contact@marvisfun.com for more info and to have the code for this free Zoom event sent to you. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
The Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, November 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.
November 9–15
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Monday, November 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.
Legal Aid NC will host HOME (Housing on Monday Evening) on November 9, 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Monday, November 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 Tuesday, November 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 New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will host a Grocery Giveaway on Tuesday, November 10 at 11:30am for a couple hours (while supplies last). 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Tuesday, November 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.
The New Visions of Africa Restaurant (1306 Fayetteville St) will distribute Free Snacks and Meals to people in need on Tuesday, November 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.
Marvis Fun will hold an online Beginners’ Line Dance Class on Tuesday, September 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 Nehemiah Christian Center (514 N Mangum St) will dispense Free Bag Lunches on Wednesday, September 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.
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.
This month, The Mix at Durham Station, (usually a Third Friday event) is moved up to March 27, 3:30–6:30pm. Listen to fun music by DJ Piddipat at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St)—enjoy cool tunes and join the dance party.
March 30–April 5
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, April 3, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.
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