The game is over and hopefully everyone will resume their lives again and play together. If you need some ideas for the weekend check out the line up. If you have a chance snap some pictures and share them with us.
| February 6 - 10, 2012 Recreational Swim Cost $5, $4 City resident. February 6 - 10, 2012 1-3pm Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W Murray Ave. (919) 560-4270 |
| February 9 - 12, 2012 Hayti Heritage Film Festival Formerly known as the Black Diaspora Film Festival, the Hayti Heritage Film Festival is proud to showcase the diverse works of and about people of African descent. Admission cost tba. February 9 - 12, 2012 See website for schedule. St. Joseph's Historic Performance Hall at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 |
| February 10, 2012 "Reckoning with the Civil War" Lecture Speaker: Edward Ayers, President of the University of Richmond and expert on Civil War history and higher education. Sponsored by the Duke Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in the Social Sciences (REGSS). February 10, 2012 2-4pm. Perkins Library at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 660-5816 "Why Paranormal is the New Normal" by journalist and author Steve Volk Author Steve Volk, a city journalist, will tell the story of how he came to leave all his usual beats -politics, crime, media- to go investigate an old family ghost story, and, ultimately, the entire realm of the paranormal. Steven Volk has been working as a city reporter since 1997, in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Cost $20, $15 RRC members, $10 students. 7:30-9pm. Stedman Auditorium on the Duke Center for Living Campus, 3475 Erwin Rd. (919) 309-4600 Ashley & The Awesome Owls Singer/songwriter. Followed by Phoenix Highway (alt/pop rock/americana). FREE admission. February 10, 2012 8:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Coffee Cupping A chance to taste interesting varieties of coffee. Immediately following each cupping participants can join a free, guided tour of the roastery and headquarters. FREE and open to the public. February 10, 2012 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Community Campfire FREE. February 10, 2012 7-8pm. Duke Park, 106 W. Knox St. (919) 560-4355 Couple Aphrodisiac Cooking Class Hands on cooking class. Discuss common aphrodisiacs and prepare a meal that is sure to get your heart racing. Includes a full meal. Cost $118/couple. 6-8pm. Durham Spirits Company, 311 E Trinity Ave. katie@durhamspiritscompany.com Harvey Dalton Arnold Band Admission $5, with $3 membership. February 10, 2012 Doors: 7pm, show: 8pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Matt Hill Blues, boogie, rockabilly, and country. Admission $10. February 10, 2012 9:30pm Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 NC Dream Team Benefit Dance Party Featuring Queen Plz and Play Play. Admission $5-$15 with $2 membership. February 10, 2012 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Shades of Blue A showcase of a cappella music featuring Duke’s own Out of the Blue, Rhythm & Blue and Deja Blue. 6pm. Mary Duke Biddle Music Bldg., Duke East Campus (919) 660-3333 |
| February 10 - 11, 2012 "The Game" Play  In a chess match between God and the Devil, Durham is the board, and an honest simple man named James is the key piece. Presented by Black Poetry Theatre. Tickets $15, $10 student & seniors. February 10 - 11, 2012 8pm Common Ground Theatre, 4815-B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 932-1852 |
| February 10 - 12, 2012 "Black Mama Monologues" Play A celebration of the cultural and historical presence of the African American matriarch and the amazing spirit of motherhood. Tickets $10, $5 students, seniors and kids 4-17. February 10 - 12, 2012 F-Sa 8pm, Su 2pm North Carolina Central University Theatre, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-5170 |
| February 11, 2012 "Celebration of Love" Luncheon for Seniors Celebrate Valentine’s Day with red and white attire. Light food will be served and there will be a hat parade and entertainment. Pre-registration required. February 11, 2012 12-3pm. White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville St. (919) 688-8136 "Let's Misbehave" Valentine's Cabaret Reception, with wine, to follow. Admission $10. February 11, 2012 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Art Market at Vega Metals: One HeArt Day! Celebrate Art, Love, and Community with us! We'll have special guest artists, crafts and activities, food, music, plus our arts & crafts artisans will showcase unique and beautiful Valentine's Day gift ideas. 10am-12pm. The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St. vegametalsgallery@gmail.com Author Dr. John Q. Williams Dr. Williams spent years researching his family history for his new book, Our Roots: African Origins of the Reclaimed Legacy of Three American Families. He’ll share some of the many fascinating stories he has uncovered. A book signing will follow. February 11, 2012 3pm. Durham County Library, 300 N Roxboro St. (919) 560-0100 Beltline Brew Tours Brewery tours of Fullsteam, Triangle, and Bull City Burger and Brewery. Must be 21+. Tickets $40-$45. February 11, 2012 11:30am-4pm Bull City Burger and Brewery (starting location) (919) 285-1228 Comedian Steve Harvey Tickets $49.50 and up. February 11, 2012 8pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Drag Bingo - Black Hearts Bingo Proceeds benefit the Alliance AIDS Services - Carolina. Tickets $20 (advance purchase recommended). February 11, 2012 7pm; doors open 6pm. The Cotton Room, 807 E Main St #350 (919) 596-9898 Duke vs. Maryland (Men's Basketball) February 11, 2012 4pm Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Durham Art Guild's Sweet Arts Fundraiser Silent auction of artful gifts for the sweetheart, plus sweet treats and sparkling wine. Tickets $30, $25 in advance. February 11, 2012 7-9:30pm. Durham Arts Council Bldg., 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2713 Durham Farmers' Market An all-local and producer only market open every Saturday through the winter. Vendors will be offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, potted plants, artisanal cheeses and breads, home-baked pies, honey, handmade chocolates, preserves, local wines, hand-made soaps, pottery, jewelry and artwork of all sorts. (Fruits and vegetables are local and seasonal and during the expect lots of greens, root vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, winter squash and greenhouse grown tomatoes.) 10am-12pm The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. Fair Trade Chocolate Tasting Taste 40 different chocolate bars and be inspired by delicious chocolate confections. This FREE event will satisfy even the most ardent chocolate lover. Fair trade chocolate is produced without child labor and ensures fair pay for farmers. This Valentine’s Day, give a treat that makes the world a sweeter place. 10am-6pm. One World Market, 811 Ninth St. Ste 100 (919) 286-2457 Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Led by the redoubtable choreographer Carlota Santana, the company performs traditional flamenco alongside original work: an extravagant display of whirling garments, dramatic narratives, and expert live musicians, Tickets $18-$32, $10 youth 17 and under, $5 for Duke students with ID. February 11, 2012 8pm Page Auditorium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Garage Bar: Nick Moss Admission $7 (with $3 membership).. February 11, 2012 9pm Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Mathew Conklin Country. Followed by @risk (rock/indie pop). FREE admission. February 11, 2012 8:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas (Live Music) Southwest Louisiana's premier Zydeco ensemble, playing their unique brand of authentic Zydeco music. Tickets $30, $25 in advance. February 11, 2012 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 NCCU vs Savannah State University (Men's Basketball) Tickets $12, $8 students & seniors, $4 kids 5-12. Reserved seats $15. February 11, 2012 4pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 NCCU vs Savannah State University (Women's Basketball) Tickets $5, FREE for kids 12 and under. February 11, 2012 2pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Photoshop for the Nature Photographer Course Begins Nature photographer Paul Salazar will teach students how to configure Photoshop, use Camera Raw Image Processing, make selections and mask, create darkroom effects, use filters, and manage color. Class will meet in a computer lab setting. This 3-class course will meet Feb. 11, 18, and 25 from 1-4pm. Cost $150, 4120 Gardens members. February 11, 2012 3 Saturdays, Feb 11, 18 & 25, 9:30am-12:30pm Duke University (call for directions) (919) 668-1707 Pipe With Chest Pains and The Bastages. Admission $7 (with $2 membership). February 11, 2012 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Red and White Ball Durham Symphony Orchestra benefit featuring ballroom dancing lessons, live auction, heavy hors d’ oeuvres. Cocktail attire. A portion of each ticket is tax-deductible. Reservations required. Tickets $60/person, $100/couple, $30/child 6-9pm. The Washington Duke Inn, 3001 Cameron Blvd. (919) 491-6576 Shop for a Cause Annual sale of excess inventory to benefit Dress for Success Triangle. Do good while having fun and getting great deals on clothing and accessories. Prices start at $2 for jewelry and range to $10 for suits. All proceeds go to charity and help women and their families break the cycle of poverty. 10am-5pm. Dress for Success at Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Blvd. megan@dfstriangle.org Sparkling Wine Tasting Featuring 5 different types of sparkling wine, each paired with delicious chocolate. Cost $18/person or $30/couple. February 11, 2012 3-5pm. The King's Daughters Inn, 204 N. Buchanan Blvd. (919) 354-7000 Swing at the Gardens! No partner or dance experience necessary. Must be 16 or older. No spiky heels (to protect floor). Leather-soled shoes recommended. Tickets $12, $10 in advance (discount for Duke employees & students. February 11, 2012 8-11pm. Beginner lesson 7pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 668-1707 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour See a vibrant city in the midst of its revitalization and get to know the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. From crostini topped with local produce and house-smoked meats to gourmet popsicles to renowned pimento cheese to local beer, you will discover all of Durham's flavors. Reservations required online. Cost $44.98. 2-5:15pm. American Tobacco Warehouse to Downtown to Brightleaf Square info@tastecarolina.net The Explorers Club With North Elementary, The Wigg Report. Admission $7, with $3 membership. February 11, 2012 Doors: 8pm, show: 9pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 The Second City Part of North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival. Tickets $25-$35. February 11, 2012 8pm Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Viennese Ball Running since 1974, the Duke Wind Symphony Viennese Ball is the longest-running student led event of its kind in the country. Featuring a Polka Band and a Waltz Orchestra. Dress is semi-formal to formal. Includes: light refreshments; interactive dances for everyone to join; a performance of the traditional Viennese Promenade by members of the Wind Symphony; and free dance instruction from 7-8pm. Tickets $12, $10 Duke students. February 11, 2012 7pm-12am. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. cinnamon.mittan@duke.edu |
| February 11 - 12, 2012 "Big Lebowski: The Musical" Performance Rock opera based on The Big Lebowski, featuring live music, dancing, mystery, and a cast of locals. Tickets $12, $10 in advance. February 11 - 12, 2012 8pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 |
| February 12, 2012 "A Chocolate Affaire" Benefit Event Decadent desserts from area restaurants, to benefit Cornucopia Cancer Support Center. Delectable chocolates from the Triangle’s finest restaurants highlight this event. The silent auction offers an array of gifts, getaways, sporting and cultural events, and memorabilia. Tickets $60, or $120 with Champagne Brunch. February 12, 2012 12:30-2:30pm Brunch, 2:30-5:30pm chocolate and auction. Millennium Hotel Durham, 2800 Campus Walk Ave. (919) 383-8575 "To Free A Family" Lecture and Book Signing Dr. Sydney Nathans, Professor Emeritus of History with Duke University, will discuss his book "To Free a Family: The Journey of Mary Walker." which explores the story of Mary Walker, an enslaved woman at Stagville plantation who in August 1848 fled the Bennehan/Cameron family for refuge in the North and spent the next seventeen years trying to recover her family. FREE, but donations gratefully accepted. February 12, 2012 2-4pm. Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Hwy. (919) 620-0120 8th Annual Valentine's Day Jazz Concert Featuring the Duke Jazz Ensemble (John Brown, director), North Carolina Central University Jazz Ensemble (Ira Wiggins, director) and UNC-Chapel Hill Jazz Ensemble (James Ketch, director). Tickets $15, $10 students and senior citizens. 4pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Author Sarah Wendell The author and popular blogger will read from and discuss her book, "Everything I Know about Love I Learned from Romance Novels." A book signing will follow. February 12, 2012 3pm. Southwest Regional Branch Library, 3605 Shannon Rd. (919) 560-8590 Carolina Jaguars vs. Carolina Cougars (Men's Basketball) Tickets $10, $5 child 3-12. February 12, 2012 5pm McDougald-McLendon Gym at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 730-8390 Cynthia Wade and Jazz Mine FREE admission. February 12, 2012 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Geezer Pleezer 4 Miler Start time based on age and sex. Run starts and ends on school campus. Registration at 9am; Run starts at 10am. February 12, 2012 10am; 9am registration Carolina Friends School, 4809 Friends School Rd. (919) 489-7803 Sean K Preston With The Bo-Stevens. Admission $10, $7 in advance, with $3 membership. February 12, 2012 Doors: 8pm, show: 9pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Winter Hikes (Sundays) Explore the many trails along the Eno River. Visit old homesites, mills, graveyards, Indian trading paths and more, and learn all about the history of the Eno River valley. Each FREE guided walk lasts 2 - 2 1/2 hours. February 12, 2012 2pm Call to verify location (919) 620-9099 |
| Ongoing Events |
| July 6 - 7, 2020 Civitan - Durham Bi-Monthly Meeting Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. July 6 - 7, 2020 12:30pm Willowhaven Country Club, 253 Country Club Dr. (919) 471-1444 |
| September 1 - 28, 2099 Exchange Club of Durham Monthly Meetings Meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. September 1 - 28, 2099 6pm Durham Hilton, Hillsborough Rd. (919) 688-1794 |
| September 6 - 28, 2099 Exchange Club of Greater Durham Weekly Meeting Meeting each Thursday of the month. September 6 - 28, 2099 1pm Croasdaile Country Club, 3800 Farmgate Ave. (919) 688-5811 |
| November 19, 2011 - September 15, 2012 PARTNERS AGAINST CRIME-DISTRICT 1 MEETING Monthly meeting of PAC1 residents to address crime and community concerns. Guest speakers often include city administrator, non-profit agencies, community builders, and others. Co-Facilitators: James Chavis (957-4918) and Vivian McCoy (596-1081). Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver Street |
| November 30, 2011 - March 15, 2012 "Beyond the Bull City" Art Exhibit North Carolina landscapes in oil by Gerry O'Neill. FREE admission. Hours: M-Sa: 9AM-9PM; Su: 1PM-6PM. November 30, 2011 - March 15, 2012 M-Sa 9am-9pm, Su 1-6pm Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| December 10, 2011 - July 8, 2012 "Angels, Devils and the Electric Slide: Outsider Art from the Permanent Collection" Art Exhibit Works by by Outsider artists, including Minnie Black, the Rev. Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Mose Tolliver and Purvis Young. Admission $5, $4 seniors, $3 non-Duke students, FREE for kids under 16 and Duke students and faculty. December 10, 2011 - July 8, 2012 10am-5pm T,W,F,Sa; 10am-9pm Th, 12-5pm Su Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr. (919) 684-5135 |
| January 3, 2012 - February 29, 2012 "The Wanderlust of Sed Miles" Photography Exhibit A stunning photography exhibit illustrating Sed's year long, independent travel project spanning 15 countries on three continents. FREE admission. January 3, 2012 - February 29, 2012 M 5-8pm, T-F 10am-5pm, Sa 10am-3pm. Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St (919) 683-1709 |
| January 3, 2012 - May 31, 2012 Lap Swim Cost $5, $4 City resident. January 3, 2012 - May 31, 2012 M-Th 6am-8pm, F 6am-7:30pm, Sa 9:30am-5pm, Su 1-5pm Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Ave. (919) 560-4270 |
| January 4, 2012 - April 8, 2012 "I Recall the Experience Sweet and Sad: Memories of the Civil War" Exhibit To mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, this exhibit showcases the memoirs of men and women who lived through it--Union and Confederate nurses, a former slave turned camp nurse and laundress, a southern woman married to a Union solider, and Walt Whitman, whose work as an army hospital nurse inspired some of his greatest works. FREE admission. January 4, 2012 - April 8, 2012 Check http://librarydukeedu/about/hours/ for hours Duke's Perkins Library Gallery, Science Dr. (919) 684-4009 |
| January 20, 2012 - March 10, 2012 "Mentoring" Ceramics Exhibit Works by Marsha Owen and Roberta Wood. FREE admission. January 20, 2012 - March 10, 2012 11am-6pm T-Sa. Claymakers Gallery, 705 Foster St. (919) 530-8355 |
| January 20, 2012 - February 11, 2012 "Xiucutil: The Origin of Beautiful Species" Art Exhibit FREE admission. January 20, 2012 - February 11, 2012 M-W & F 11am-5pm; Th 11am-6pm; Sa 10am-5pm; Su 12-5pm. The Scrap Exchange, 923 Franklin St. (919) 688-6960 Historic Images of Downtown Durham Photography Exhibit Works by local photographer Will Grossman. FREE admission. January 20, 2012 - February 11, 2012 T-F 10:30am-5:30pm, Sa 10:30am-4pm. Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St. (919) 687-0250 |
| January 20, 2012 - April 15, 2012 Screened: New Work by the Printmakers of North Carolina The Printmakers of North Carolina (PoNC) include professors, art-teachers, studio artists, and students who practice a variety of printmaking methods. "Screened" focuses on screen-printing techniques. All members of the PoNC live and work in North Carolina, and their work reflects the experience of the state in their daily lives. FREE admission. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| January 22, 2012 - February 10, 2012 "Durham's Finest" Art Exhibit An annual exhibition of student art from Durham Public Schools kids, illustrating the artistic talent and visual creativity of students in the Durham community. FREE admission. January 22, 2012 - February 10, 2012 9am-4:30pm T-F, 2-4pm Su. NCCU Art Museum, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6211 |
| January 23, 2012 - July 23, 2012 "Full Color Depression" Art Exhibit An exhibition of rarely seen color images from the Library of Congress’s Farm Security Administration photography collection. FREE admission. January 23, 2012 - July 23, 2012 M-Th 9am-7pm, F-Sa 9am-5pm. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. (919) 660-3663 |
| February 8, 2012 - March 31, 2012 Eno River Tapestries: New Work by Silvia Heyden At eighty-four years young, Swiss-born tapestry weaver Silvia Heyden continues to produce stunning, modernist tapestries inspired by nature, music and her Bauhaus influenced education. Heyden's genius with color and form explodes in these tapestries inspired by the artist's daily hikes along the Eno River. FREE admission. February 8, 2012 - March 31, 2012 F 11am-2pm. Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401-B Foster St. (919) 599-0684 Brought to you by: Durham Visitor Center |
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