February 1–3
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on February 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.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, February 1, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Ruby Fridays presents Puppeteer Tarish Pipkins, who will bring some of his fabulous creations to life at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr, in the Ruby Lounge) on February 1, noon–1pm. Free admission; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, February 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.
A Stagville Under the Stars Skywatching Session will be held on Friday, February 1, 6–8pm, at Historic Stagville (5828 Old Oxford Hwy). Dress warmly and enjoy an evening of storytelling and stargazing through big Morehead Planetarium telescopes. It’s free; call 919-620-0120 or visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Durham LGBT Game Night is Friday, February 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. Call 919-832-4484 for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, February 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 Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, February 2 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The Durham County Library’s Books Among Friends Book Sale will be held in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, next to Sears) on Saturday, February 2, 10am–noon for members and noon– 4pm for the public; and Sunday, February 3, 1–4pm. This month’s sale will feature African-American authors in honor of Black History Month. You can expect to get hardcover books for $3, larger “trade” paperbacks for $2, small paperbacks and young-adult books for $1, and kids’ books from 25¢ to $1. CDs and DVDs will go from $1 to $4. On Sunday, you can buy a bag of books for $10. Proceeds from book sales will help the library system purchase materials and fund their special programs and services. If you’d like to donate gently used books, stop by Books Among Friends in Suite 252 on Tuesdays between 9am and noon. Call 919-560-7159 or click here for more info.
The annual NC MLK/Black History Month Parade will kick off at noon at WG Pearson Magnet Elementary School (3501 Fayetteville St) on Saturday, February 2. Marching bands, step teams, dance groups, school and church groups, cars, trucks, businesses, and civic organizations will travel north on Fayetteville St with this year’s grand marshals, Minnie Forte-Brown from the Durham Public Schools and Durham County Commissioner Brenda Howerton, to North Carolina Central University’s Student Union parking lot for a block party. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The 27th annual American Indian Powwow will be held at the NC School of Science and Math (1219 Broad St) on Saturday, February 2. Noon will mark the Grand Entry of dancers, and they’ll have all kinds of arts & crafts, music, folklore, and a celebration of everything native American. The dancers, musicians, and artists hail from North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina. Admission is $5, free for kids age 5 and under. Call 919-416-2850 or click here for more info and to read the explanations of what will be going on.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, February 2, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Acoustic group The Parsons will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, February 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.
The Living Arts Collective’s 1st Saturday Salsa Social will be held on February 2, 7:30–10:30pm, at 410 W Geer St. The salsa dance lesson will start at 7:30pm and the dancing will officially go from 8 to 10:30pm. Admission is $10; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Enjoy great music as the NCCU Jazz Student Combo plays from 9pm to midnight at Arcana (331 W Main St) on Saturday, February 2. Free admission; donations will be accepted. Visit their Facebook event page for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, February 3, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery. Visit their Facebook event page for more info.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on February 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). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
February 4–10
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, February 4, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, February 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, February 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, February 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, February 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, February 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 Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce’s next Monthly Black Business Forum will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 6–7:30pm, in the Mechanics & Farmers Bank Auditorium (2634 Hwy 15-501). Make connections, meet other business owners, give and get referrals, and join the discussion on how to improve the local black business scene. Click here for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 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.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, February 5, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Authors and writers are invited to the Durham Writers' Salon on Tuesday, February 5, 7–9pm, at The Mothership Coworking and Event Space (410 W Geer St, in the back room). Talk about the progress of your latest project, share your work, and participate in prompt-based writing exercises. It’s free; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on February 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 February 6, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, February 6, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Duke Arts and the NC Arts Council are teaming up to put together a new documentary photography opportunity this spring, and will kick it off with an artist talk, Folk Masters: A Portrait of America on Wednesday, February 6, 6pm, at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr). After Barry Bergey and Tom Pich’s talk, you can learn how to participate as a Documentary Fellow and develop a professional portfolio. This unpaid volunteer opportunity will run from February through May. Volunteer photographers will be reimbursed for travel expenses for going on shoots with an artist. Free admission; click here for more info.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, February 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.
Get an overview of North Carolina’s tech sector at the State of Technology Conference at the Research Triangle Foundation of NC (12 Davis Dr, in RTP) on Thursday, February 7, 8:30–10:30am. This conference is designed to benefit tech companies that are considering setting up headquarters and/or operations in the area. Admission is free for NC TECH Association members and $25 for nonmembers; click here for more info.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, February 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, February 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.
A fun workshop, Get Organized So You Can Think!, will be led by personal productivity expert Peggy Duncan on Thursday, February 7, 6–8:30pm, at the Stanford L Warren Library (1201 Fayetteville St). Get helpful tips on organization at this free seminar.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, February 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.
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, February 7, 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.
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, February 7, 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, February 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, February 7, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on February 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, February 8, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, February 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.
Durham Public Schools’ annual Evening of Entertainment will be held at the DPAC (123 Vivian St) on Friday, February 8, 7:30pm. More than 500 talented students will show off their singing and dancing skills as their performances generate college scholarships for DPS seniors (the Durham Scholarship Foundation). Tickets will start at $12.50; click here for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, February 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 Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, February 9 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Lyon Park Recreation Center (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, February 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, February 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.
Downtown Durham Inc invites Durhamites to shop downtown on 2nd Saturday, February 9, 11am–3pm. Most stores will have special incentives. Click here for more info.
Gamers and videogame enthusiasts are invited to the Triangle eSports Championship, which will be held at the Durham Armory (220 Foster St) on Saturday, February 10, 11am–11pm. Spectators are welcome to compete in Fortnite and Rocket League tournaments, plus the PlayStation Showcase. Tickets will range from $25 to $60; click here for more info. Follow our local team, Bull City Gaming, on Facebook and Twitch.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, February 9, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Singer-songwriters Kent Dixon and Neil Allen will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, February 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.
February 11–17
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St) on Monday, February 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.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, February 11, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the DPS Staff Development Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, February 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, February 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, February 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.
Jambalaya Soul Academy’s next Writing and Performance Workshop will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Monday, January 14, 6:30–8:30pm. Free admission; click here for more info.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to High Strung Musical Instruments’ Jazz Jam at the store (1803 W Markham) on Monday, February 11, 7–8:30pm. 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, February 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, February 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 Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 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.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, February 12, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on February 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). 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 February 12, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, February 13, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Moms Demand Action–NC, Families Moving Forward, the NC Council of Churches, Durham County Commissioner Wendy Jacobs, and NC Senator Floyd B McKissick Jr are all teaming up to cosponsor Durham’s Gun Violence Prevention Consortium on Wednesday, February 13, 6–8pm, at Trinity United Methodlist Church (215 N Church St). Local elected officials Durham Police Chief Cerelyn J Davis, Durham County Sheriff Clarence F Birkhead, and others have been invited to engage community members in a discussion about gun violence and to figure out solutions. Free admission; snacks and childcare will be provided. Click here to register.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, February 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, February 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, February 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.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, February 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, February 14, 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, February 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, February 14, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on February 14, where people in need can receive help from 9 to 11am. You can get some canned goods, meats, drinks, snacks, hygiene items, and even pet food. Be sure to take a copy of your apartment/home lease agreement and a current photo ID; they advise that you take a strong bag as well. Call 919-688-7306 for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, February 15, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, February 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.
Surround yourself with art during Third Friday on February 15, 6–8pm (or until 9, 10, or 11, depending on the venue). Make the round of participating downtown (and nearby) venues, including the Durham Arts Council, Through This Lens, Pleaides Gallery, The Carrack, Ngozi, the Scrap Exchange, the artists at Golden Belt, etc. Click here for more info.
NCCU professor Jerry Gershenhorn and historian/archivist André D Vann will discuss their work exploring and documenting Durham’s African-American history on Friday, February 15, 6–8pm, at the Museum of Durham History (500 W Main St). While you’re there, check out the museum’s Louis Austin/Carolina Times exhibit, which is about the Bull City’s venerable black newspaper and its founder (the Carolina Times is now run by Mr Austin’s grandson, Kenneth Edmonds). Dr Gershenhorn has recently published Louis Austin and the Carolina Times: A Life in the Long Black Freedom Struggle (University of North Carolina Press) and André Vann has published African Americans of Durham County. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The 3rd annual “LOVE YOURSELF” Women’s Valentine Party will be held on Friday, February 15, 8pm–1am, at the L Room (209 E Delafield Ave, just off Roxboro St). All women are invited to enjoy a tasty homecooked meal, music, and conversation. Tickets are $12; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, February 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 next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, February 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.
The Durham Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, February 16 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
Preservation Durham’s Renovators Network will present a workshop on Historic Wood Window Restoration at Thompson Millwork (451 S Driver St) on Saturday, January 19, 10am–noon. It’s free, but donations to help keep the workshops going would be appreciated. Call 919-682-3036 or click here for more info and to sign up.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, February 16, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Have fun at a Meaningful Mixed Media session with artist Beth Palmer (and cohosted by Alice Zincone) on Saturday, February 16, 2–4pm, at Hope Valley Baptist Church (6900 Garrett Rd, in the Fellowship Hall around the back). Jot down your favorite quotations, take small but special knick-knacks or photos and dress them up, using canvas, paper, glue, scissors, painter papers, old sheet music, old magazines, and/or vintage textiles. Take your handcrafted collage with you to decorate your home or office. The suggested donation is $15 for materials; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Country-gospel singer and humorist Mike Poole will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, February 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.
The first Jambalaya Soul Slam of the year will be held at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Saturday, January 19, 8pm. Poets are invited to compete for cash prizes and a chance to make the 2019 Bull City Slam Team. Admission is $10; call 919-539-6227 or click here for more info.
February 18–24
The Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit’s next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, February 18, noon–1pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St). Contact Becky Winders at rmwinders@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, February 18, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
Watch a screening of a documentary, “Guns in America,” at the 21c Museum Hotel (111 N Corcoran St) on Monday, February 18, 6–8pm. Following the screening will be a group discussion. Share your thoughts on the fact that there are 265 million guns and 325 million people in the USA, and see if the discussion leads to some common ground. Free admission; click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, February 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, February 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.
The regular Monday, February 18 City Council meeting will be preceded by Mayor Steve Schewel’s State of the City Address from 7 to 7:30pm in City Hall (101 City Hall Plaza). Call 919-560-1200 for more info.
Jeanne Liotta will host Past/Present/Live, a screening of short experimental films that center on art, science, and philosophy on Monday, February 18, 7–9pm, at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr). Free admission; visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here for parking tips.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, February 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.
You can help the IMPAC Substance Abuse Prevention Program raise funds by purchasing a meal at Panda Express (120 Science Dr) on Tuesday, February 19 between 11am and 10pm. Call Marjenia Williams at 919-259-0400 and find out how to enter the promo code (264630) so that 20 percent of the price of your order goes to IMPAC.
Spring hasn’t sprung yet—but no matter. The college softball season has started. Duke University will play North Carolina Central University on Tuesday, February 19, 4:30pm, at Duke Softball Stadium (4 Brodie Gym Dr). Click here to follow Duke, and click here to follow NCCU.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, February 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, February 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.
Local community leaders will talk about Durham’s current affordable-housing crisis at a talk, Highways, Housing & Human Rights: Durham Past and Future, on Tuesday, February 19, 6–8pm, in the Perkins Library (411 Chapel Dr, Room 217, on Duke’s West campus). They’ll discuss the history of black economics, redlining, urban planning, gentrification, and the role that Duke has played. Visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 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.
A Home and Investment Property Selling Seminar will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 6:30–8:30pm, at Union Baptist Church (904 N Roxboro St, in the Fellowship Hall). Learn how not to make costly mistakes when choosing a property, and the nuts and bolts of title searches and inspections. Free admission; call 919-402-8351 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, February 19, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
North Carolina Central University’s Rock the Lyceum series presents Amara La Negra on Tuesday, February 20, 7pm, in BN Duke Auditorium (Fayetteville and Lawson Sts). Amara La Negra is a vocalist and member of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Miami. Free admission; call the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership at 919-530-5436 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on February 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). 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 February 20, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
The City of Durham will host a Downtown Wayfinding Project Public Meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 4–6pm, at the Durham Armory (212 Foster St). The City’s Transportation Department is trying to figure out how to develop a more modern signage system for visitors to downtown Durham. Learn more and share your ideas on helping people to find their way around, find parking, and discover venues/attractions. Click here for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, February 20, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
The members of the JACK Quartet will lead a Chamber Music Masterclass on Wednesday, February 20, 7pm, at the Rubenstein Arts Center (2020 Campus Dr). Call 919-660-3333 or click here for more info; click here for parking tips.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, February 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.
The REI Groundwater Seminar: Introduction to Race Equity will be held on Thursday, February 21, 9am–noon, at the Carolina Theatre (309 W Morgan St). Learn how racism is fundamentally structural in nature and talk about ways it can be dismantled. Call 919-328-8700 or click here for more info; this event is cosponsored by the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce and Durham County.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, February 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, February 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.
Learn How to Get Linked In and Network Like a Pro at a seminar offered at Carolina Career College (5400 S Miami Blvd, #140) on Thursday, February 21, 1–2:30pm. Get pointers on how to expand your professional/business network and use the latest features (including video). If you get there an hour early (noon), you can get a free professional headshot. Free admission; call 919-336-1000 or click here for more info.
Duke University’s 24th annual National Security Law Conference will be held at the Duke Law School (210 Science Dr, on Duke’s West Campus) on Friday, February 22, 8:15am–5:15pm; and Saturday, February 23, 8am–12:30pm. (A bonus early-bird event will be a panel discussion about “Career Opportunities in National Security Law” on Thursday, February 21, 12:30pm, in Room 3037.) Admission to the conference will be $55 and $80 if you plan to also attend Friday evenings networking session/dinner at the Washington Duke Inn. Call 919-613-8522 or click here for more info.
Learn some basics at a Beginning Sewing Class on Thursday, February 21, 4–7pm, at The Scrap Exchange (2050 Chapel Hill Rd, at the Shoppes at Lakewood). You will be taught various stitches and other beginning concepts. The cost is $30 and all tools and materials will be provided. Call 919-213-1278 or click here for more info.
The Research Triangle Foundation of NC presents RTP 180 | Outer Space on Thursday, February 21, at 800 Park Offices Dr. Networking starts at 5pm and the presentation featuring the latest research and developments regarding space travel will start at 6pm. Presenters will include Michael Neece from Morehead Planetarium, Dr Rachel Smith from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Dr Mohammad Ahmed from North Carolina Central University, Dr Amy Sayle from the North Carolina Science Festival, and Daniel Scolnic from Duke University. Free admission; click here for more info and to register.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, February 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, February 21, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Movie Loft presents a screening of “Black Cat, White Cat,” a wild adventure set in 1990s Serbia, at the Shadowbox (900 E Club Blvd, Unit 2200D) on Thursday, February 21, 7pm. Enjoy snacks and fun Balkan music by a DJ, followed by the movie at 8pm. Free admission; donations will be appreciated and you can take your own snacks and beverages if you like. Call 919-964-3940 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, February 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, February 21, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Duke University’s 24th annual National Security Law Conference will be held at the Duke Law School (210 Science Dr, on Duke’s West Campus) on Friday, February 22, 8:15am–5:15pm; and Saturday, February 23, 8am–12:30pm. Admission to the conference will be $55 and $80 if you plan to also attend Friday evenings networking session/dinner at the Washington Duke Inn. Call 919-613-8522 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on February 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, February 22, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, February 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.
Sit by a campfire and enjoy a lesson about nature and the outdoors at the Fourth Friday Fire in West Point on the Eno Park’s Environmental Education Pavilion (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Friday, February 22, 7–8pm. It’s free; call 919-560-4405 for more info.
Movie Loft presents a screening of “As An Act of Protest,” about an African-American actor who embarks on a journey to eradicate racism and police brutality, at the Shadowbox (900 E Club Blvd, Unit 2200D) on Friday, February 22, 8pm. Admission is $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Call 919-964-3940 or click here for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, February 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 Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, February 23 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
You Can Vote, the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, Democracy NC, ACLU NC, and Common Cause NC are cohosting a Community Forum: What’s Next for Voter ID on Saturday, February 23, 10:30am–noon, at the Monument of Faith Church (900 Simmons St). You can get the latest updates about past (and current) legal challenges and how voters without an approved ID can obtain one or vote without an ID, and you’re encouraged to help educate your friends, neighbors, and other voters. Click here for more info.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, February 23, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Keyboardist Ernest Collins will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, February 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.
The next Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo will be held in the park (501 Foster St) on Sunday, January 27, noon–4pm. Dozens of food trucks will be there, and deejay Selector B Steady will play a wide variety of fun music. UNC–Chapel Hill’s PEARLS Program for Early Autism Research, Leadership, and Service will provide balls, books, push toys, rubber ducks, blocks, and giant bubbles, and interested parents will be able to complete a developmental screening questionnaire about their children ages 11 to 20 months. They’ll be given feedback and lists of free local resources. Free admission; remember that if you park on the street, you’ll have to feed the meter. Don’t forget your lawn chair and/or blanket; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
February 25–March 3
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at Covenant Presbyterian Church (2620 Weaver St) on Monday, February 25, 6–7pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, February 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, February 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, February 25, 7–8:30pm. 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, February 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, February 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 Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 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.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, February 26, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on February 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). 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 February 27, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, February 27, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, February 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.
Men and women age 55+ are invited to join a Senior Aerobics session that will be held on Thursday, February 28, 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, February 28, 10am–noon and 2–4pm. These one-year vaccinations for pets 4 months and older only cost $10 (cash, exact change). Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers; if your pet makes a mess, you’ll have to clean it up. Don’t forget your photo ID; call 919-560-0630 for more info. If you have four or more pets, call to make an appointment. Click here for more information about the Animal Services Department.
The Coalition for Health Care of NC will hold its next meeting and lecture at the Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd) on Thursday, February 28, 6–8pm. Rebecca Cerese will lead a discussion on our current healthcare system’s failure to meet the needs of many North Carolina residents. It’s free; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
Join a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, February 28, 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, February 28, 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, February 28, 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, February 28, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The Salvation Army of Durham (909 Liberty St) has Free Food Friday on March 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.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, March 1, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, March 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, March 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. Call 919-832-4484 for more info.
The South Durham Farmers Market will be in operation from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 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 Central Park pavilion (502 Foster St) is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturday, March 2 from 10am to noon. You can buy greens, fruits, vegetables, herbs, honeys, free-range meats, eggs, cheeses, home-baked pastries, home-crafted soaps, preserves, starter plants, and more. Some vendors accept credit cards each season (the $1.50 transaction fee helps fund the Double Bucks program where SNAP recipients can double their purchases up to $10); they also sell wooden “debit” tokens that you can use with any vendor. Vendors at the market accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)/EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). Click here or call 919-667-3099 to find out what’s in season.
People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the Chess Club on Saturday, March 2, 2pm, at the North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd). The North Durham Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation. It’s free; call 919-560-0231 or click here for more info.
Acoustic group the String Peddlers will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, March 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.
The Living Arts Collective’s 1st Saturday Salsa Social will be held on March 2, 7:30–10:30pm, at 410 W Geer St. The salsa dance lesson will start at 7:30pm and the dancing will officially go from 8 to 10:30pm. Admission is $10; visit the Facebook event page for more info.
The next Rougemont Farmers’ Market on the Farm will take place on Sunday, March 3, 1–4pm, at Prodigal Farm (4720 Bahama Rd, in Rougemont, northern Durham County). They’ll have fresh fruits and vegetables, plus honey, cheeses, goat meat, and bread from the Ninth St Bakery. Visit their Facebook event page for more info.
The Triangle Blues Society’s 1st Sunday Triangle Blues Jam will take place on March 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). Call 919-401-1979 for more info.
March 4–8
The weekly Zumba Class will be held on Monday, March 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, February 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.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office, Animal Services Division (3005 Glenn Rd) will hold a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, March 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.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Tuesday, March 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 Old Time Learning Jam has moved from High Strung to LocoPops (2618 Hillsborough Rd) and is now called the Old Time Jam Session. The music starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, March 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.
The Durham Voices Creative Writing Group will meet on Tuesday, March 5, 6:30pm, at the East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln). Share your work with other writers and give critiques on works-in-progress. It’s free; call 919-560-0268 for more info.
Take a Beginners’ Line Dance Class at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Tuesday, March 5, 7–8pm. It’s free; call ME Henderson Productions at 252-767-2780 or click here for more info.
The Tuesday Blues Jam starts at 7:30pm on March 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 March 6, 1pm, ready to play. It’s free; call 919-560-8590 for more info.
Down South Shuffle will host a Line Dancing with Nykki class, led by Nykki Sims, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts) on Wednesday, March 6, 6–7:30pm. The cost is $5 and the class is suitable for both beginning and intermediate dancers. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers; click here for more info and to sign up.
Northgate Jams! will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 6–9pm, in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, in the former Chick-Fil-A in the Food Court). All musicians are invited to take their acoustic instruments and join in to play old-time, bluegrass, and country music. It’s free; click here for more Northgate Mall events.
The weekly Community Yoga Class will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 6:30–7:30pm, at Healing with CAARE (214 Broadway St). Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. It’s free; call 919-683-5300 or click here for more info.
Enjoy live music at Brett’s Open Mic (with the Usual Suspects) on Wednesday, March 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, March 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, March 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 a WOW (Workout with Wendy) session on Thursday, March 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, March 7, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
The next Sun Assembly English Country Dance session will be held on Thursday, March 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, March 7, 8:15–9:45pm. Singers and acoustic instrumentalists can learn how to play old blues, cowboy songs, mountain music, and tunes from the Grand Ole Opry. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or click here for more info.
Tour a real roastery and sample different types of coffees at Counter Culture Coffee (812 Mallard Ave) on Friday, March 8, 10am. It’s free; click here for more info.
Move to music and stay in shape at the Dancing with CAARE session that will be held on Friday, March 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.
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