What does the Gay/Lesbian Film Festival, Warehouse Blues, Jungle Book, Crafts & a Food Truck Rodeo have in common? It's just another weekend in the Bull City! There is something for everyone so make a plan and enjoy the fun! If you are out an about send me a picture or video and I will blog about you:) Check out the line up below.
| August 5 - 17, 2011 Sights/Sigh Art Exhibit Installation and works by Belinda Paige Cook. FREE admission. August 5 - 17, 2011 9-11pm.. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W. Parrish St. |
| August 11 - 12, 2011 The Global Leadership Summit Video Telecast A world-class leadership training event that challenges, inspires and serves the leadership core of every church. Also open to leaders in business and government. Cost $269 (discounts for students and military). August 11 - 12, 2011 9am-5pm. New Hope Church, 7605 Fayetteville Rd. (919) 206-4673 |
| August 11 - 14, 2011 14th Annual North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Since its inception in 1995, the NCGLFF has become the second largest gay and lesbian film festival in the Southeast, attracting as many as 10,000 patrons yearly. Now celebrating its 14th anniversary, NCGLFF is one of North Carolina's most celebrated, eagerly anticipated and highly visible cinematic events. This year's festival will feature a diverse array of new films, including shorts, documentaries and feature films that provide a glimpse into the many faces of gay and lesbian life worldwide. August 11 - 14, 2011 Various times. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. |
| August 12, 2011 Buck Off! (Buck Owens Birthday Tribute) w/John Howie Jr and the Rosewood Bluff, The Bo-Stevens, Brett Harris Ages: 18+ (or all ages w/adult). Tickets: $10, $7 in advance, with $5 membership. August 12, 2011 7pm doors/ 8pm show. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Cool John Ferguson - Warehouse Blues Concert FREE admission. August 12, 2011 6-8pm. Durham Central Park, 502 Foster St. (919) 643-2456 DJ Queen Plz Admission $5 with $2 membership. August 12, 2011 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 E.G.Kight. EG Kight's career began in coutry music, and early on she was dubbed "The Georgia Songbird". Over the years she has broadened her musical scope to include americana, southern rock, blues, pop, jazz, gospel, and funk. Kights has performed on NPR's famed "A Prairie Home Companion" as well as the "Listener's Choice" program. Admission is $10. August 12, 2011 9-11pm The Blue Note Grill, 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 401-1979 Evening in the Garden with Chocolate and Roses Enjoy chocolate and roses in Witherspoon Gardens, and listen to a talk on "Enjoying Your Rose Garden" by the C.E.O. of Witherspoon Rose Culture, David Pike. FREE. 6-8pm Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 German Oompah Trio Live German music. FREE to patrons. August 12, 2011 Dinner hours - call for time. Bavarian Brathaus, 4010 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 381-6412 Introduction to Kayaking Learn basic kayak paddling and safety skills in this 4-5 hour class. All equipment is provided. Pre-registration required. Cost $69. 3pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5001 Roxboro St. (919) 949-4315 James Olin Oden Singer/songwriter of Celtic Music. Followed by Near Blind James and Harmonica Bob. FREE admission. August 12, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Movies on the Lawn - One Night in Kernersville & Do It Again One Night in Kernersville, winner of the 2011 Full Frame Jury Award for Best Short, tells the story of how Jazz bassist John Brown and his big band do justice to the swing tradition in this well-paced recording session doc. In Do It Again, an intrepid reporter sets out to reunite the Kinks, collecting spontaneous performances by some of rock’s royalty along the way. FREE admission. August 12, 2011 9pm. American Tobacco Lawn, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 687-4100 The Duke Street Dawgs The Blue Note Grill welcomes The Duke Street Dawgs on Friday August 12th at 6:00 pm. Admisson is free. August 12, 2011 6:00-8:00pm 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Blvd Plaza Shopping Ctr (919)401-1979 The Ginger Thompson Band - Brightleaf Square Concert FREE admission. August 12, 2011 7-9pm. Brightleaf Square, Gregson St. at Main St. (919) 682-9229 unKnown Featuring FREE blood pressure checks, healthy refreshments and information about Durham Tech and the programs available through its corporate and continuing education division. August 12, 2011 9am-12pm. Durham Tech Northgate Location, 1058 W. Club Blvd. (919) 536-7200 West African Drumming Class All levels are welcome. Drums available for beginners by reservation, or bring your own. Donation of $15 to $20 is requested. August 12, 2011 7-8:30pm. SafeSkills, 3702-3 Hillsborough Rd. (919) 644-1335 Will McFarlane McFarlane pulls from blues, r&b. rock, and country, and blends it into his own keenly personal & expressive delivery. Admission $8. August 12, 2011 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Young Cardinals With Sun Up, Son Down / Gringo / Little High Little Low. Admission $5. August 12, 2011 8pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 |
| August 12 - 13, 2011 "The Jungle Book" Performance Fully-staged, one-hour performances are the culmination of a two-week drama camp run by The Justice Theater Project, an advocacy, activist theater group. FREE admission. August 12 - 13, 2011 7:30pm. Emily Krzyzewski Center, 904 W. Chapel Hill St. (919( 680-0308 |
| August 13, 2011 "Fill Up the Bus" School Supply Drive Durham Rotary Clubs invite you to donate supplies for teachers to give out during the coming school year. August 13, 2011 Parking lot near Sam's Club and Fidelity Bank, 3016 Shannon Rd. "Jezebel" Film Screening Bring your blankets and take in the Academy Award-winning movie, "Jezebel" under the stars This 1938 film follows the life of a head-strong woman in antebellum New Orleans, offering visitors a chance to compare plantation life in other Southern states to Stagville and North Carolina. FREE, but donations gratefully accepted. August 13, 2011 7-9pm. Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Hwy (919) 620-0120 "PUSH II" Fetish Party Must be 21+. Proper attire required - No casual or street clothes. $30 cover if dressed in all black. $10 if dressed in full fetish costume. August 13, 2011 9pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Beltline Brew Tours Brewery tours of Fullsteam, Triangle, and Bull City Burger and Brewery. Must be 21+. Tickets $40-$45. August 13, 2011 11:30am. (919) 285-1228 Chef Demonstration - Chef Katie Coleman All About Okra. Recipies demo'd. FREE. August 13, 2011 10am. Durham Farmers' Market, 501 Foster St. (919) 667-3099 Drag Bingo - Viva Las Vegas Proceeds benefit the Alliance AIDS Services - Carolina. Tickets $17 (advance purchase recommended). August 13, 2011 7pm; doors open 6pm. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. (919) 596-9898 Durham Craft Market An exciting open-air market with Durham-area artisans displaying original jewelry, woodworking, glass, pottery, metal, photography, fiber arts, and more. See some of the finest handmade, unique, and affordable arts & crafts in the heart of North Carolina. August 13, 2011 8am-12pm. Across from the Farmer's Market, 538 Foster St. (919) 220-1857 Durham Farmers' Market Vendors 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 seasonal and include only things that actually grow in North Carolina.) August 13, 2011 8am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Engineers Day Be an engineer for a day! Join the Museum staff, volunteers and professional engineers and engineering students from all over the Triangle for a day of hands-on activities to celebrate E-Week (Engineers Week). FREE with Museum admission. 10am-4pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 Free Electric State w/Brief Candles, Knives Ages: 18+ (or all ages w/adult). Tickets:$7 with $5 membership. August 13, 2011 8pm doors/ 9pm show. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Fullsteam Brewery One-Year Anniversary Party Summer social, featuring a big hat contest and lawn party games. The Scrap Exchange will be on-site to help customers make hats from recycled materials. Patrons are encouraged to wear seersucker clothes in addition to big hats. FREE admission. August 13, 2011 4-8pm. Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 682-2337 Jazz Naturally Enjoy great food and a relaxing environment while listening to local jazz artists. FREE to patrons. 6-9pm. Saladelia Cafe and Catering, 4201 University Dr. Ste 100 Joe Ayers Concert Featuring 19th-century banjo music. Tickets 415. August 13, 2011 7-9pm. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd. (919) 383-4345 Martha's Trouble Folk/folk pop/americana. Followed by The SnoCones (roots music/blues/rock). FREE admission. August 13, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Moonlight & Starlight Paddle Enjoy the wildlife, soak in the moonrays & starshine, and experience the sounds of nature. These very leisurely paddles are suitable for just about anyone. Pre-registration required. Cost $25 per person (canoe), $30 per person (kayak). 7:45pm. Three Rivers Area on the western end of Falls Lake. See webpage for map 919 416-1200 Music on the Patio FREE to patrons. August 13, 2011 8-11pm. Dos Perros Restaurant & Bull City Burger and Brewery, 200 N. Mangum St. (919) 680-2333 Skateboarding Program Participants will learn: proper foot placement, how to balance, skate park etiquette, tricks, and technigues that will make anyone a better skateboarder. Cost: $20-$27 for one session. August 13, 2011 9-11am. Durham Skate Park 524 Rigsbee Ave Summer Children's Festival Throughout the day, enjoy music, dancing, historical crafts and activities, and games. FREE admission. 10am-4pm. Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. (919) 477-5498 Summer Music FREE to patrons. August 13, 2011 7-11pm. Parizade, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9712 Sunshine Garden Group: Drought Strategies for Veggie and Fruit Gardeners North Carolina summers can be hot and dry! Learns ways to keep your vegetable garden hydrated this summer.Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St, Durham NC. August 13, 2011 10:30 am-12:30 pm 400 Cleveland Street Tad Walters Band Piedmont blues and old-time jazz. Admission $8. August 13, 2011 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 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 organic wine and local beer, you will discover all of Durham's flavors. Reservations required. Cost $43.43. 1:30-4:45pm. American Tobacco Warehouse to Downtown to Brightleaf Square info@tastecarolina.net The Art Market at Vega Metals - Saturday Market Outdoor market featuiring gorgeous locally produced arts and crafts, including metal, jewelry, fabric arts, pottery, and more. August 13, 2011 9am-2pm, The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St. (919) 688-8267 The Hackensaw Boys With Curtis Eller. Admission $12 ($10 in advance) with $2 membership. August 13, 2011 9pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Tree Camp Environmental education program for adults who desire to become familiar with our Piedmont region's 100 species of trees. Format consists of a five hour leisurely walk in the forest. Each participant bring day pack for picnic lunch in the woods together. Pre-registration required. Cost $30. August 13, 2011 10am-3pm Sa; weekdays by special request. West Point on the Eno Park, 5101 N. Roxboro St.. riverdave1@aol.com Triangle Raw Food Potluck Raw & living foods potluck and film screening of "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead." Food must be raw and vegan, with ingredients info on a 3x5 index card, noting if your dish is not 100% organic. Bring your own plate, utensils, etc. No sink on site. FREE. August 13, 2011 6-8:30pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Yoga in the Park The class is taught by local volunteer teachers, which means a different yoga experience each week. Bring: a towel and some water to drink. FREE. August 13, 2011 9-10am. Durham Central Park, Hunt St. and Foster St. (919) 682-2800 |
| August 13 - 14, 2011 2nd Saturdays - Authors of North Carolina Authors from across the Old State State will share their books written about the history and culture of North Carolina. Books will be available for sell. Living history programs are among the other activities of the day. FREE admission, but donations gratefully accepted. August 13 - 14, 2011 Sa 10am-4pm, Su 10am-3pm. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd. (919) 383-4345 |
| August 14, 2011 Alice, Rick, & Bryan (Live Music) FREE to patrons. August 14, 2011 Dinner hours - call for time. Bavarian Brathaus, 4010 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 381-6412 Comparative Sutra Study: Essentials 101 In pursuit of a balanced perspective on the philosophical foundation of Yoga, participants will be asked to choose a different translation and commentary. Cost - donation. August 14, 2011 1-2:30pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Cynthia McKinney Lecture The former congresswoman and Green Party presidential candidate will speak about what she learned on her trip to Libya and about her opposition to the war on Libya and elsewhere throughout North Africa and the Middle East. Admission $10 or higher donation (none turned away). August 14, 2011 7pm. St. Joseph's A.M.E. Church, 2521 Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1379 Food Truck Rodeo Trucks include Only Burger, Pie Pushers, The Parlour, KoKyu BBQ, The Grilled Cheese Bus, Parlez-Vous Crepe, Farmhand Foods, Slippin' Sliders, Klausie's Pizza, Don's Classic Ices, Sweet n Savory, Kona Ice and Locopops.Music by DJ Piddipat. August 14, 2011 5:30-8pm. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 794-8194 Jasme Kelly Admission $5. August 14, 2011 11:30am-3pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Motorcycle Sundays Coffee, breakfast & bikes every Sunday morning August 14, 2011 9am. James Joyce Irish Pub, 912 W. Main St. (919) 683-3022 MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch Show & Marketplace Music by Eno Mountain Boys. FREE to patrons. August 14, 2011 12pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 The JazzTones (Live Music) Jazz/blues/swing. FREE admission. August 14, 2011 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 |
| August 26, 2011 - July 26, 2011 Adaptive Golf Day at Hillandale Golf Course This is Patriot Day, a fundraiser to support families of soldiers wounded or killed at war. Come out and support our troops! August 26, 2011 - July 26, 2011 Hillandale Golf Course |
| 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 |
| September 7 - 28, 2011 Exchange Club of Greater Durham Meeting each Monday. September 7 - 28, 2011 1pm. Croasdaile Country Club, 3800 Farmgate Ave. (919) 687-0511 |
| February 21, 2011 - August 12, 2011 After the Storm: Post-Katrina Photographs by Alex Harris Photographs by Alex Harris, Duke University professor of the practice of public policy and documentary studies, taken 6 months after Hurricane Katrina. FREE admission. February 21, 2011 - August 12, 2011 M-F 9am-5pm. Rubenstein Hall in the Sanford Institute Bldg. at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 613-7401 |
| March 10, 2011 - August 14, 2011 "Building the Contemporary Collection" Exhibit The exhibition, in celebration of the museum's fifth anniversary, presents the most important contemporary works acquired since its founding in 2005. Admission $5, $4 seniors, $3 non-Duke students, FREE for kids under 16 and Duke students and faculty. March 10, 2011 - August 14, 2011 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 |
| May 9, 2011 - October 16, 2011 Flesh and Metal, Bodies and Buildings" Photography Exhibit Works from Jonathan Hyman's Archive of 9/11 Vernacular Memorials. FREE admission. May 9, 2011 - October 16, 2011 Check http://library.duke.edu/about/hours/ for hours. Special Collections Gallery in Duke's Perkins Library, Science Dr. (919) 684-4009 |
| June 8, 2011 - August 31, 2011 "With Friends Like These" Photography Exhibit Works by Jeremy M. Lange. FREE admission. June 8, 2011 - August 31, 2011 4-6pm.W, 6-9pm 3rd Fridays. Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401-B Foster St. (919) 599-0684 |
| July 12, 2011 - August 22, 2011 The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss - A Rare Editions Exhibit This rarely seen exhibit of limited edition serigraphs, lithographs and bronze sculptures created by an American icon will be available for viewing and purchase. Seuss reveals a different side of himself in the images in this collection. Although these pieces still reflect the humorous and playful fantasy creatures of his children’s books, these works are not limited to a primary palette of colors, by the size of a book page or to children’s themes. FREE admission. 8am-9pm. Mars Gallery in Duke Hospital North Corridor, Erwin Rd. http://www.handatduke.org |
| July 15, 2011 - August 30, 2011 "Celebrating Treasures from the NC Central University Art Museum" Exhibit The eclectic collection features work from acclaimed African-American painters, sculptors, illustrators, collage-ists and cartoonists. Artists include Elizabeth Catlett, Elton Fax, Margaret Burroughs, Tom Feelings, Larry Lebby and James Denmark. FREE admission. July 15, 2011 - August 30, 2011 9am-6pm. Strickland Lobby at the American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 433-1560 |
| July 15, 2011 - September 10, 2011 "Exchange" Ceramics Exhibit Featuring five regional clay artists, the exhibit centers on the "exchanges" achieved through collaboration, mixing ideas, or the synthesis of a ceramic vocabulary. Deborah Harris and Marsha Kitkowski join forces to create 100 porcelain tea bowls, which were passed back and forth at the different stages of making. Joy Tanner and Teresa Pietsch are residents at the Energy Xchange, a Burnsville, NC, group studio where the interplay of ideas, and discussion between artists, is fostered. Stephanie Martin employs imagery from nature and fashion model sketches to explore a relationship and narrative between the two. FREE admission. Tu-Sa 1-6pm. Claymakers Gallery, 705 Foster St. (919) 530-8355 |
| August 1 - 30, 2011 "Another Point of View" Exhibition by Willie Bigelow The artist was born in Greensboro, NC in 1948, but raised in Durham, NC, where he still resides with his wife Irene of 42 years. Bigelow is a self-taught artist who credits his creative spirit to the late Mr. Joseph F. Drake, art instructor at Hillside High School, Durham, NC. With the support of his family Bigelow continues to produce works of art that delight and inspire. Support for this exhibition is provided by the NC Arts Council, City of Durham, and other private contributors. FREE admission. 10am -5pm. The Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 |
| August 5, 2011 - September 25, 2011 Charles Geiger, Cheryl Myrbo, Artie Dixon Exhibits Charles Geiger "Quasi-Botanics"; Cheryl Myrbo "Circus: Costume, Prop and Baggage"; Artie Dixon "A Cultural Landscape - NC Mountain Counties." These playful artists weave together painterly skill and whimsical sources in order to re-examine the world around us. FREE admission. M-Sa 9am-9pm, Su 1-6pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| August 11, 2011 - January 8, 2012 "Becoming: Photographs From The Wedge Collection" Photography Exhibit Featuring 110 works by more than 60 artists from Canada, the United States, Africa and throughout the African Diaspora, providing a vivid testimony to the increasing presence of artists who chose to reject the common tendency to view black communities in terms of conflict or stereotype. Admission $5, $4 seniors, $3 non-Duke students, FREE for kids under 16 and Duke students and faculty. August 11, 2011 - January 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 |
| August 13, 2011 - September 18, 2011 "Back roads, Bogs and Blossoms" Art Exhibit Watercolors by local artist Lin Frye. FREE admission. August 13, 2011 - September 18, 2011 1-5pm Sa & Su. Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography at West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623 |
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