October 28–November 3
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, October 29, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, October 29, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, October 29, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, October 29, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 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) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 29, 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, October 29, 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 October 29 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.
A Job Fair for Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club & JB Duke Hotel (3001 Cameron Blvd) will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 10am–6pm. Part-time and full-time positions are available in the areas of culinary, housekeeping, engineering, security, IT, banquets, and reception/front office. Dress for success and have multiple copies of your resumé, plus at least three references (three people who know you in a job setting that can vouch for your character and skills. Same-day interviews are guaranteed. Call 919-459-6460 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on October 30, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, October 30, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, October 31, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, October 31, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Be sure to check out Bull Moon Rising’s Museum of the Moon science and art exhibit that will be on display on CCB Plaza (Corcoran and Parrish Sts) on Thursday, October 31 through Sunday, November 3. Celebrate Durham’s 150th anniversary, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and allow the themes of history, innovation, and entrepreneurship resonate with you. It’s free; click here for more info.
Grace Church of Durham will hold its Fall Fest 2019 on Thursday, October 31, 5–8pm on the church grounds (1417 Cole Mill Rd). They’ll have a Trunk-or-Treat (candy giveaway), bounce houses and games, 3-on-3 basketball, horseback rides, food trucks, cake walks, rock climbing, and free financial consultations. Free admission; call 919-908-6213 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, October 31, 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, October 31, 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.
Hallow-Eno, a family-friendly event, will take place in West Point on the Eno (5101 N Roxboro St) on Thursday, October 31, 6–9pm. Enjoy treats, sing, and listen to stories around the campfire; go on a hayride; play games; and make crafts. Free admission; call 919-471-1623 or visit the Facebook event page 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, October 31, 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, October 31, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, October 31, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Carolina Theatre’s Retro Film Series will feature a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (with special effects) as part of the Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Ball on Thursday, October 31, 7:30–9:30pm, in Fletcher Hall (309 W Morgan St). Please don’t take the usual props (toilet paper, water guns, etc); however you can take glow sticks, bells, party hats, noisemakers, newspapers, rubber gloves, and mini flashlights. Th audience will also be encouraged to do the Time Warp. Tickets are $12; click here for more info and to purchase your ticket online.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on November 1, 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 34th annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference will be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel (4700 Emperor Blvd) Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3. Farmers, foodies, researchers, educators, activists, and anyone wanting to learn more about sustainability are invited to attend educational workshops and panels, inspiring talks, to see exhibits, and to take bus tours. Enjoy regionally sourced meals during breaks. Call 919-542-2402 or click here for more info. Tickets range from $50 to $325; click here to learn about membership in the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and to register.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, November 1, 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, November 1, 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, November 1, 7:30–11:30pm, at the LGBTQ Center of Durham (114 Hunt St). Have fun playing board and card games in a smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free environment. Free admission; call 919-827-1436 for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, November 2 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, November 2, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, November 2, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
The monthly Unity Village Community Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 2, 9–10am, at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St). Thanksgiving food delivery to seniors and the upcoming Christmas dinner will be discussed. Dues are $5 per household per month; call Harold Chestnut at 919-225-3941 for more info.
Preservation Durham and The Nasher Museum are partnering to sponsor the Durham Mural Bike Tour. On Saturday, November 2, arrive at 9:45am (kids are strongly encouraged to wear helmets) on the corner of Hunt and Foster Sts. Everyone will take off from the Durham Farmers Market at 10am, and you’ll ride throughout downtown Durham viewing murals and learning the stories behind them. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
The theme for this month’s History Hike will be American Indians on the Eno at the West Point Mill (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 2, 10am–noon. Join a hike and learn about the previous inhabitants of the area. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. This free hike is best for people age 10 and up, and is a rain-or-shine event. [activity code 11508]
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 2, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, November 2, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, November 2, 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.
Acoustic band the String Peddlers will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, November 2, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, November 3, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, November 3, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The next monthly Patchwork Market will be held on Sunday, November 3, noon–4pm, at Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave). See small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items at this indoor market. Free admission; visit their Facebook page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, November 3, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on November 3, 5–8pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.
November 4–10
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, November 4, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, November 4, 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, November 4, 7–9pm. The first half hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. It’s free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, November 5, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, November 5, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 5, 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, November 5, 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 November 5 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on November 6, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, November 6, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, November 7, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, November 7, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, November 7, 4–7pm. This month’s topic will be Front and Center--enjoy the following talks: Begin with the End in Mind: Preparing for Your Medical Device Clinical Trial (4:15–5:15pm), Phase I and Manufacturing: Guidelines for Investigational Drugs (4:45–5:30pm), Leading Lights: Women in Science Trailblazers (5:30–6:30pm), and Science of Bread: The Secret Behind Sourdough (6–6:45pm). 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, November 7, 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, November 7, 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, November 7, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Make your own leather bookmark, keychain, wallet, bracelet (or whatever) at Tinkering & Drinkering on Thursday, November 7, 6:30–8:30pm, at Bull McCabe’s (427 W Main St). Your $10 donation should pay for the materials; tools for cutting, sewing, embossing, and stamping leather will be provided. This is a family-friendly event; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
La Migración Es Hermosa: A Benefit for the Border will be held at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on Thursday, November 7, 7pm–12:30am. This fundraiser will feature music, a circus, and solidarity with the migrants and refugees who have been affected by recent US border policies. The performers will include Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands, Quilla, David Wimbish of the Collection, the Paperhand Puppet Intervention, plus a fire-spinner, face-painter, Tarot-card reader, and a brief speech from an area Dreamer. Admission is $15; call 919-901-0875 for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, November 7, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, November 7, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on November 8, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, November 8, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Ruby Friday presents The Dancing Species with LaMothe at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr, in the Ruby Lounge) on November 8, noon–1pm. Learn how humans have always turned to movement and dance as self-expression since the dawning of man. Free admission, and lunch will be included; click here for more info.
Celebrate pop culture at the ComiQuest Film Festival, which will be held at the Carolina Theatre (309 W Morgan St) from Friday, November 8 through Sunday, November 10. Admission is $5 per film. Call 919-560-3030 for more info and click here to see the entire schedule.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, November 8, 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 DPS All-County Middle School Band Concert will be held on Friday, November 8, 6–7pm, at Riverside High School (3218 Rose of Sharon Rd). Enjoy musical selections by the top music students from Durham Public Schools. Free admission.
Preservation Durham’s annual Fall Preservation Party will be held at the Chesterfield (701 W Main St) on Friday, November 8, 6:30–10pm. Enjoy music, food, and beverages, and participate in live and silent auctions. Admission will range from $30 to $40; click here for more info.
Durham Beat and Fullsteam cohost a live music and local art market, The Beat Market, at Fullsteam (726 Rigsbee Ave), on Friday, November 8, 7:30–11pm. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The North Carolina Central University Theater Department presents the play Blues for an Alabama Sky in the Farrison-Newton Communications Building (Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on the weekends of Friday, November 8 and November 15. This drama tells the story of Angel and Guy, owners of a nightclub called the Cotton Club, and their efforts to achieve success during turbulent times. Opening night is November 8 at 8pm. Call 919-530-6242 or visit the Facebook event page for more info. Donations will be accepted at the door.
The Jim Ketch Swingtet (with Jim Ketch on trumpet, Shaquim Muldrow on saxophone, Evan Ringell on trombone, Mark Wells on piano, Aaron Gross on bass, and Donovan Cheatham on drums) will appear in concert at the Sharp Nine (4608-L Industry Ln, near Fayetteville Rd and MLK Pkwy) on Friday, November 8, 8–10pm. Tickets are $20, $10 for students; click here for more info and tickets.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, November 9 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, November 9, 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 kickoff of the monthly Downtown Run Club will take place on Saturday, November 9, and will start at 8:30am 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. Enjoy beverages and cookies after the race, or when arriving at either the Ellerbe Creek Greenway Trail or the American Tobacco Trail, you can choose to extend your run. If you can’t make this run, the next one will be held on Saturday, December 14. It’s free; call 919-768-8830 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
North Carolina Central University’s Ultimate Homecoming Parade will start at 8:45am on Saturday, November 9 and will proceed down Fayetteville St as a precursor to the Homecoming Game. Click here to see the entire schedule for NCCU’s Homecoming Weekend.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, November 9, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Keep Durham Beautiful will host a Tree Planting Block Party at Global Scholars Academy (311 Dowd St) on Saturday, November 9, 9am–noon. This charter school was built on the site of the Royal Ice Cream, one of the early sites of early antisegregation protests in the late 1950s. The goal is to plant 29 flowering and shade trees for beautification and to provide shade for the students on the playground. Click here for more info and to sign up.
Preservation Durham’s Tobacco History Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, November 9; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of Durham Central Park (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. Learn about Durham’s place in the history of the tobacco industry. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
Keep Durham Beautiful will host a Southside Neighborhood Litter Pick-Up on Saturday, November 9, 10am–noon. Everyone will meet on the corner of South and Hillside Sts, and all volunteers will be able to borrow gloves, litter grabbers, and bags. Click here for more info and to sign up.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, November 9, 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, November 9, 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.
During the Durham County Pottery Tour, 20 local artists and two teaching facilities will open up their spaces on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, 10am–5pm. See a wide range of sculptures, jewelry, dinnerware, garden pieces, and more. A map and brochures can be picked up at many downtown businesses, including Claymakers (705 Foster St). Call 410-952-2258 or click here for more info.
Everyone’s invited to honor military veterans during a Remembrance Day commemoration at the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial just west of the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Club Blvd) on Saturday, November 9, 11am–2pm. Call 919-560-4270 for more info. [activity code #11569]
Downtown Durham Inc invites Durhamites to shop downtown on 2nd Saturday, November 9, 11am–3pm. Most stores will have special incentives. Click here for more info.
A Sit + Chat with Laura Ritchie will be held on Saturday, November 9, 1–2pm, at the Power Plant Gallery (320 Blackwell St, Suite 100, on the American Tobacco Campus). Meet the former director of The Carrack gallery as she leads a discussion on the arts and community. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point on the Eno Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 9, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, November 9, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Program in the Arts of the Moving Image (AMI) will host a screening of Pee Wee’s Big Adventure on Saturday, November 9, 2–4pm, at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr). This wacky comedy from 1985 follows Pee Wee Herman as he meets a cast of wild characters while pursuing the thieves of his stolen bike. Free admission; click here for more info, and click here for parking tips.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, November 9, 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 David Russell will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, November 9, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
NCCU‘s Theater Department presents the drama Blues for an Alabama Sky in the Farrison-Newton Communications Building (Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on Saturday, November 9, 8–10pm. Call 919-530-6242 or visit the Facebook event page for more info. Donations will be accepted at the door.
The 4th annual Lookin’ for a Cure 5K will start at 9am on Sunday, November 10, 9–11am, at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (409 Blackwell St). Sponsored by A Cure in Sight, this event is a fundraiser for research to find a cure for ocular melanoma (cancer of the eye). Runners can choose whether to be officially timed or not. The fee to participate is $35, $15 for young people age 12 and under. Click here for more info and to register.
The second and last day of the Durham County Pottery Tour is Sunday, November 10, 10am–5pm. See a wide range of sculptures, jewelry, dinnerware, garden pieces, and more. Call 410-952-2258 or click here for more info.
The 2nd annual Veterans Victory Lap 5K will start at noon on Sunday, November 10, on Duke University’s East Campus (712 Broad St). The cost to participate is $25 before October 11, $30 from October 11 to November 1, and $30 after November 1. Proceeds will benefit Bunker Labs, a nonprofit organization that helps military veteran entrepreneurs. Click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, November 10, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page 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 Sunday, November 10, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
North Carolina Central University’s Homecoming Football Game will be against the Norfolk State University Spartans at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium (Hwy 55 and Cecil St) on Saturday, November 9, 2pm. Click here for more info on the game and other Homecoming Weekend events.
Dimensions of Black: The Founding Fathers of Hayti, a mixture of drama, music and poetry, will be presented at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Saturday, November 9, 8–9:30pm. Learn about John Merrick, Aaron Moore, and CC Spaulding, who launched the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company, which helped to establish Durham’s Black Wall Street in the heart of downtown. Tickets are $25, $35 for VIP seats/reception with cast members. Visit africanamericanarts.org for more info and tickets.
The Noel Sherr Quartet (with Noel Sherr on saxophone, Scott Sawyer on guitar, Paul Creel on Paul Creel, and Kobie Watkins on drums) will appear in concert at the Sharp Nine (4608-L Industry Ln, near Fayetteville Rd and MLK Pkwy) on Saturday, November 9, 8–10pm. Tickets are $20, $10 for students; visit the Facebook event page for more info and tickets.
The Mood Swing Band, the Hillside High School Pit Ensemble, and reggae artist, Dell, will appear in concert at Gpazz Live (112 Hunt St) on Saturday, November 9, 8–11pm. Click here for more info and to see upcoming events.
The Early Elf Holiday Market will be held at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Sunday, November 10, 1–4pm. Try some samples from local food establishments (including The Mad Popper, Durham Toffee, Companion Bread Share, honey from Bee Wise Hives, and Chez Moi) and do some holiday shopping. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Durham Savoyards will host a Public Sing-Through of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Patience” on Sunday, November 10, 2–4:30pm, at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris St). You can choose one of the musical’s roles and have fun with other music lovers. It’s free, and you don’t have to register. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, November 10, 3–7pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
NCCU‘s Theater Department presents the drama Blues for an Alabama Sky in the Farrison-Newton Communications Building (Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on Sunday, November 10, 3–5pm. Call 919-530-6242 or visit the Facebook event page for more info. Donations will be accepted at the door.
The Organ Recital Series will feature Dr Timothy Olsen on Sunday, November 10, 5:15–6:30pm, in Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Dr). Dr Olsen will give a recital, Dancing Through the Centuries, on the Flentrop organ, which will include works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Guy Bovet, Calvin Hampton, and others. Free admission; parking in the Bryan Center Parking Garage (125 Science Dr) is available for $5. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
November 11–17
Take a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, November 11, 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 Pops and Puzzles! will be held on Monday, November 11, 4–8pm, at Locopops Dessert Café (2618 Hillsborough Rd). Trade your old puzzles for “new” ones (both used but ideally in good condition) at this monthly puzzle exchange. Even if you don’t have a puzzle to exchange, you’re invited to play while enjoying a Locopop. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Patrick Alexander, Ph.D will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Black Studies at Duke University by giving a talk on Monday, November 11, 4:30–6:30pm, at the Karsh Alumni and Visitor Center (2080 Duke University Rd). Dr Alexander’s talk is entitled, “Death Row Lessons: Angola, Willie Francis, and Imprisoned Radical Intellectualism in Ernest Gaines’s A Lesson Before Dying.” Free admission; click here for more info.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, November 11, 6pm. Call the District 2 Substation (5285 N Roxboro Rd, Eno Square Shopping Center) at 919-560-4582 for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, November 11, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, November 11, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
The Jambalaya Soul Academy’s next Writing & Performance Workshop will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, November 11, 6:30–8:30pm. Spoken-word artist Dasan Ahanu will be the facilitator. Free admission; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, November 11, 7:30–8:30pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, November 12, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, November 12, 10:30–11am.
Annie Franceschi from Greatest Story Creative will hold her monthly Branding with Annie workshop on Tuesday, November 12, noon–1:30pm, at The Frontier (800 Park Offices Dr, in the Fusion Conference Room). This month’s topic is Brand Voice/Brand Story. During this small-business workshop, attendees will share ideas and learn how to maximize their marketing materials and establishing their brand. Feel free to take your lunch and learn as you munch. Free admission, but you must register; call 919-886-7867 or click here for more info and to sign up.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 12, 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, November 12, 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 November 12 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Parents/grandparents are invited to take their 2- to 5-year-olds (and their siblings) to Preschool Story Time at The Regulator Bookshop (720 Ninth St) on Wednesday, November 13, 10:15–10:45am. It’s free; call 919-286-2700 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on November 13, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, November 13, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, November 14, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, November 14, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
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, November 14, 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, November 14, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Contact Officer Steve Hall at 929-560-4404, x29250 or click here for more info.
Join a WOWW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, November 14, 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, November 14, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Aaron Mills Trio’s Very Special After Work Jazz Social will be held at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center) on Thursday, November 14, 6:30–8:30pm. Enjoy live music over a beverage and some comfort food. Admission is $10, $8 in advance; click here for more info.
Daniel Shea, along with Walter Benn Michaels, will lead a discussion, Photography and the Uncertainty of the Present, Part II, at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, November 14, 7–9pm. Shea is an artist/photographer and Michaels is professor of English and interim dean of the University of Illinois–Chicago’s College of Architecture. Free admission; call 919-450-5642 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, November 14, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, November 14, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on November 15, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, November 15, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
A new Third Friday event, The Mix at Durham Station, will feature fun music by DJ Piddipat at the downtown bus terminal (515 W Pettigrew St) on November 15, 3:30–6:30pm. Enjoy cool tunes and visit the So Good Pupusas food truck.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Friday, November 15, 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.
Family Movie Night is Friday, November 15, 6–8pm, at the IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave). Enjoy a family-friendly film, popcorn, and beverages with the kids. Free admission; call 919-560-4444 for more info.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on November 15, 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.
NCCU‘s Theater Department presents the drama Blues for an Alabama Sky in the Farrison-Newton Communications Building (Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on Friday, November 15, 8–10pm. Call 919-530-6242 or visit the Facebook event page for more info. Donations will be accepted at the door.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, November 16 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, November 16, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, November 16, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, November 16, 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.
Preservation Durham’s Civil Rights History Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, November 16; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. Learn about Durham’s place in the history of civil rights and African-American empowerment. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
Keep Durham Beautiful will host a Redwood Rd Litter Cleanup Blitz on Saturday, November 16, 10am–noon. Everyone will meet at the entrance to the Mountain-to-Sea Trail at Redwood Rd (in the Falls Lake area), and all volunteers will be able to borrow gloves, litter grabbers, and bags. Click here for more info and to sign up.
PineCone’s monthly Bluegrass/Americana/Old-Time Jam will be held at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St) on Saturday, November 16, 1–3pm. Acoustic musicians are welcome to take their instruments and sit in. Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point on the Eno Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 16, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, November 16, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, November 16, 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/harmonica player/keyboardist Todd Parrott will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, November 16, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
NCCU‘s Theater Department presents the drama Blues for an Alabama Sky in the Farrison-Newton Communications Building (Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on Saturday, November 16, 8–10pm. Call 919-530-6242 or visit the Facebook event page for more info. Donations will be accepted at the door.
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, November 17, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, November 17, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page 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 Sunday, November 17, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
NCCU‘s Theater Department presents the drama Blues for an Alabama Sky in the Farrison-Newton Communications Building (Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on Sunday, November 17, 3–5pm. Call 919-530-6242 or visit the Facebook event page for more info. Donations will be accepted at the door.
November 18–24
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, November 18, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). This month’s meeting will be a Candidates Forum for candidates running for public office Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Kids Pop & Paint will be held on Monday, November 18, 6–8pm, at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St). Girls and boys ages 7 to 12 can have fun with art projects, conversation, and age-appropriate music. Free admission; call 919-354-2750 for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, November 18, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, November 18, 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, November 18, 7–8:30pm. 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.
Little ones ages 2 to 5 are invited to Turkey Tuesday at IR Holmes Sr/Campus Hills Recreation Center (2000 S Alston Ave) on November 19, 10–11am. They’ll enjoy Turkey-Day stories, activities, and crafts. The fee is $1.50; call 919-560-4444 for more info. [activity code #11428]
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, November 19, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, November 19, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The ImBlackInTech Monthly Mixer will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 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. UPDATE URL
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 19, and acoustic musicians are welcome to join in. You can park along Trent Dr or in the Grey Stone Church parking lot. It’s free; call 919-286-3500 for more info.
The Durham Voices Creative Writing Group will meet on Tuesday, November 19, 6:30–8:30pm, at the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln). Share your work with other writers and give critiques on works-in-progress. It’s free; call 919-560-0268 for more info.
Splat Space, Durham’s hackerspace, will hold its weekly Open Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 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 November 19 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Parents/grandparents are invited to take their 2- to 5-year-olds (and their siblings) to Preschool Story Time at The Regulator Bookshop (720 Ninth St) on Wednesday, November 20, 10:15–10:45am. It’s free; call 919-286-2700 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on November 20, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, November 20, 8–11pm, at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Musicians and singers are invited to sit in. Admission is $5; click here for more info and to see the event calendar.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, November 21, 10am–noon, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, November 21, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Little ones ages 2 to 5 are invited to Gobble ’Til You Wobble at Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave) on November 21, 11am–noon. They’ll enjoy fun Thanksgiving-based activities with family members. The fee is $1.50; call 919-560-4270 for more info. [activity code #11583]
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, November 21, 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, November 21, 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, November 21, 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, November 21, 7:30–9:30pm, at The Reality Center (916 Lamond Ave). Live music on second and fourth Thursdays; gender-free calling. Be sure to take non-street shoes or dance in your socks. The admission fee is $7; call 919-683-9672 or click here for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, November 21, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on November 22, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, November 22, 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, November 22, 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 DPS All-County Chorus Concert will be held on Friday, November 22, 7–8pm, at Southern High School (800 Clayton Rd). Enjoy musical selections by the top middle and high school student singers from the Durham Public School system. Free admission.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, November 23 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, November 23, in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can purchase fresh produce, cheeses, meats, crafts, pastries, vegetables, artisan goods, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
The Durham Roots Farmers Market has moved from Northgate Mall to Brightleaf Square (Main & Gregson Sts). Stop by on Saturday, November 23, 9am–noon; every fruit and vegetable has been grown locally. Click here to learn more.
Preservation Durham’s Architecture and the Urban Landscape Walking Tour starts at 10am on Saturday, November 23; meet on Hunt St, on the south end of Durham Central Park (501 Foster St), and take a 90-minute stroll through the downtown area. It’s free; call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point on the Eno Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 23, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, November 23, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, November 23, 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.
Blues/jazz vocalist Randa McNamara will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, November 23, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
If you’ve always wanted to see the inside of Duke Chapel, you can join the Duke University Chapel Public Docent-Led Tour (401 Chapel Dr) on Sunday, November 24, 12:15–1pm. Everyone will meet on the front lawn, and you’ll get to see the beautiful Chapel interior (but not the tower, which isn’t accessible to the public). It’s free, plus you can park in the Duke Chapel parking lot (accessible from Science Dr). Call 919-681-9488 or write to dukechapel@duke.edu if you can’t make it and would like to schedule a tour.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, November 24, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page 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 Sunday, November 24, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, November 24, 3–7pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
The Living Arts Collective’s 4th Sunday Salsa Social will be held on November 24 at 410 W Geer St; there will be two sets of music, starting at 3:30pm. This all-ages event will feature local music legends Orquesta Gardel; feel free to dance to lively Afro-Cuban music or simply relax on a couch. Admission is on a sliding scale from $7 to $25; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
November 25–December 1
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, November 25, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, November 25, 6:30–8:30pm. It’s free and suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, October 28, 7:30–8:30pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Microphones are available for vocalists and a drum kit is also on site. Take your copy of The Real Book (6th edition), or you can buy one from High Strung. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, November 26, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, November 26, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The next Old Time Jam Session will be held at LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 26, 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, November 26, 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 November 26 at the Blue Note Grill (709 Washington St). Don’t worry about your amp—just take your instrument (or just drumsticks if you’re a drummer). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Parents/grandparents are invited to take their 2- to 5-year-olds (and their siblings) to Preschool Story Time at The Regulator Bookshop (720 Ninth St) on Wednesday, November 27, 10:15–10:45am. It’s free; call 919-286-2700 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on November 27, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 6–7pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, November 27, 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.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on November 29, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, November 29, 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, November 29, 5:30–6:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear sneakers and loose clothing. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, November 30 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, November 30, 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.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 30, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, November 30, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, November 30, 2–5pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
The next Patchwork Market will be held on Sunday, December 1, noon–4pm, at Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave). See small-batch/one-of-a-kind items by local craftspersons, as well as whimsical and vintage items at this indoor market. Free admission; visit their Facebook page for more info.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on December 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). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, December 1, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page 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 Sunday, December 1, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on December 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). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 for more info.
December 2–10
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, December 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.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dance Class, led by Juanita Collins and Nykki Sims, at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Monday, December 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, December 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, December 3, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, December 3, 10:30–11am.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE line dance session that will be held on Tuesday, December 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) starting at 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 3, 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, December 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 December 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). Free admission; call 919-401-1979 or click here for more info.
Parents/grandparents are invited to take their 2- to 5-year-olds (and their siblings) to Preschool Story Time at The Regulator Bookshop (720 Ninth St) on Wednesday, December 4, 10:15–10:45am. It’s free; call 919-286-2700 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Wednesday is Senior Game Day at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), where folks age 55+ can play games like Rumnikub, Chess, Scrabble, and games that people (including you!) bring in. Arrive on December 4, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, December 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.
GoDurham’s next Public Meeting will be held on the second floor of the Durham Station (515 W Pettigrew St) on Wednesday, December 4, 5:30–7pm. Learn more about local bus service and offer suggestions for improvements. Explore the GoDurham website for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, December 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.
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, December 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, December 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, December 5, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Thursday, December 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, December 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, December 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, December 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.
High Strung Musical Instruments’ new Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jam will be held at the store (1803 W Markham) on Thursday, December 5, 8:30–10pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on December 6, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, December 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, December 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, December 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 Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, December 7 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 South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 8am to noon on Saturday, December 7, 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 monthly Unity Village Community Meeting will be held on Saturday, December 7, 9–10am, at the WD Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St). Dues are $5 per household per month; call Harold Chestnut at 919-225-3941 for more info.
The theme for December’s History Hike will be Hidden West Point at the West Point Mill (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, December 7, 10am–noon. Join this off- and on-trail, 5-mile hike and see parts of the park you’ve never seen before while learning about some of the early settlers. This free hike is best for people age 10 and up, and is a rain-or-shine event. Dogs aren’t permitted on this particular hike, as the group will be traveling off trail at times. [activity code 11509]
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, December 7, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Take a Historic Tour of Leigh Farm Park (370 Leigh Farm Rd) on Saturday, December 7, 2–3pm. Visit this middle-class plantation, learn about the families’ lives—those of the farm owners and the enslaved people, and see the Leigh Family Cemetery. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, December 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.
Musical humorist Mike Poole will present his first Christmas show at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, December 7, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit the website for more info. This free concert series is sponsored by St Paul United Methodist Church.
Enjoy snacks, holiday music and decorations, and more at the Holiday Open House, which will be held at West Point on the Eno (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, December 8, 1–5pm. Free admission and parking at this family-friendly event.
Take a Nasher Public Highlights Tour with a gallery guide and see—and learn about—the current exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art (2001 Campus Dr) on Sunday, December 8, 2–3pm. Free admission; call 919-684-5135 or click here for more info. Write to nashered@duke.edu to request a guided tour in Spanish or ASL (American Sign Language). These tours are for individuals and groups of up to 10.
Take a Historic Tour of West Point Park (5150 N Roxboro Rd) on Sunday, December 8, 2–3pm. See the West Point Mill, McCown-Mangum House, and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography and learn about the people who lived, worked, and played in the area. Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Woolly’s Roots of Blues and Jazz Open Jam will be held on Sunday, December 8, 3–7pm, at Rhythms Live Music Hall (2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 33, in the Lakewood Shopping Center). The music sets will alternate between blues and jazz throughout the evening. Enjoy the music, sit in, or even dance, if you like. Admission is $5; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Holiday Cookie Decorating for kids ages 5 to 12 will be offered on Monday, December 9, 6–7pm, at the Walltown Park Recreation Center (1308 W Club Blvd). Freshly baked cookies will be ready for decorating with royal icing and chocolate. The fee is $1.50; call 919-560-4296 for more info. [activity code #11224]
The Jambalaya Soul Academy’s next Writing & Performance Workshop will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, December 9, 6:30–8:30pm. Spoken-word artist Dasan Ahanu will be the facilitator. Free admission; visit the Facebook page for more info.
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to take their little ones to Storytime at Locopops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) on Tuesday, December 10, 10:30–11am.
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