Check out the lineup for this weekend! There is a lot going on in the "Bull City." Do you have plans?
| January 30, 2012 - February 3, 2012 Recreational Swim Cost $5, $4 City resident. January 30, 2012 - February 3, 2012 1-3pm Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W Murray Ave. (919) 560-4270 |
| February 2 - 4, 2012 'Cymbeline' by William Shakespeare  Performance by Fiasco Theater. Tickets $22 & $28, $5 Duke students. February 2 - 4, 2012 8pm Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| February 2 - 5, 2012 "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" Play Presented by Duke Hoof 'N Horn.Tickets $10, $5 students and seniors. February 2 - 5, 2012 8pm Th-F and Sa 1/28, , 2pm Su, 9pm Sa 2/4. Sheafer Lab Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-2072 |
| February 3, 2012 Bill O'Reilly Tickets $45 and up. February 3, 2012 5pm & 8pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Carrington Middle School Zumbathon Featuring 30 minute classes with breaks between each class. Kymb Taylor of Velocity Fitness will be the instructor. Proceeds benefit the Exceptional Children department, which works with children with special needs, to fund current and end-of-the year field trips. Registration fee of $20 ($15 in advance) includes a tee-shirt, water and 6 raffle tickets for prizes 6-8:30pm. Carrington Middle School, 227 Milton Rd. Sharon.Hall@dpsnc.net 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 3, 2012 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Drew Questell & The Express A nat'chal born bluesman who also has the maturity and discipline to spend hours each week on his craft. Admission $8. February 3, 2012 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Durty Durham Presents: EDM A night solely dedicated to electronic dance music. With The Beat Report * Trademark * Tanaka. Admission $5 with $2 membership. February 3, 2012 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Learn To Live Pain Free For 20 years, Esther has helped thousands of people free themselves of back pain at the Gokhale Method Institute in California. Join her for this FREE talk. An in-depth weekend workshop will be held Feb 3-5. 9:30-10:30am. SafeSkills, 3702-3 Hillsborough Rd. (919) 644-1335 Mike Birbiglia Part of North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival. Tickets $28-$38. February 3, 2012 8pm Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Night Hike Explore the forest at night, listening for animals and enjoying the beauty of the woods. FREE, but pre-registration required. February 3, 2012 8-10pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623 Ocie Davis Trio Jazz. FREE admission. February 3, 2012 8:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Pre-Dating.com Speed Dating Meet interesting and compatible singles by going on a series of 5-minute 'speed dates' all in one fun, fast, and efficient night. No pressure, no embarrassment, no games--just great fun. Pre-registration required. Use Promo Code MP623 to save $5 when you register! Net cost $20. 6:30pm single women and men, ages 50-65; 8:30pm single women and men, ages 37-49. BrandyWine Cellars, 6905 Fayetteville Rd. Suite 101 (919) 489-8700 The Infidels February 3, 2012 The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 |
| February 3 - 4, 2012 Bull City Metal Fest Ages: 18+ (or all ages w/adult). Tickets $10 Friday/$20 Weekend Pass. 1pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 |
| February 4, 2012 "Flamenco Alive! New Research in the Vital Art of Flamenco" Lecture, Panel and Master Class Keynote lecture by Meira Goldberg. "Sonidos Negros: a Meditation on the Blackness of Flamenco," followed by panel discussion at 11am, followed by complimentary lunch, then master class by Carlota Santana, Artistic Director of Flamenco Vivo at 1pm. FREE and open to all. February 4, 2012 10am-2pm. 209 East Duke Building, Duke East Campus (919) 684-5600 Annual Native American Powwow Full day of traditional Native American dancing, singing, crafts, food and socializing. The general public is welcome to learn about the culture of the first Americans. Admission $5 FREE for kids 5 and under. February 4, 2012 12-5pm. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, 1219 Broad St. (919) 416-2852 Art Market at Vega Metals - Saturday Market Outdoor market featuring gorgeous locally produced arts and crafts, including metal, jewelry, fabric arts, pottery, and more. 10am-12pm, The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St. (919) 688-8267 Beekeeping for Beginners Class Begins Beekeeper Donna Devanney will discuss bees as garden partners, introduce you to the equipment needed to begin and how to select bees, and cover the basics of annual management and maintenance. Pre-registration required. Cost $40; $30 Gardens members. Class meets 2 Saturdays, Feb 4 & 11, 9am-noon Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegar Build a Solar Oven from Scrap Materials Suggested donation $5-10; no one turned away. Space for 11.Green house next to Food Lion/Monro Muffler lot. Parking at rear. 2-4pm. Recyclique, 2811 Hillsborough Rd. Collage Workshop This one-day workshop is for both students who are new to collage and those who want a little time to do their work in a friendly group environment. Students will receive a handful of ideas to choose from and one-on-one instruction to help move forward with their projects. Students who have a project they are working on are welcome to bring it and use the workshop as an open studio. Please check DAC website for supply list. Cost $45. 12-5pm. Durham Arts Council,, 120 Morris St. ltannenbaum@durhamarts.org 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. Full Moon Om Meditation Donations, for local non-profits, accepted. February 4, 2012 5-6pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Henry's Rifle Folk/country/blues. Followed by The Slaughterhouse Chorus, The Redstones, and The Shambles. FREE admission. February 4, 2012 8:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Hip Hop in Heels This workshop will begin with barefoot warm-up followed by a fun combination to be done in heels. Focus will be on the lines of the body, and developing the confidence to dance in heels. Some dance experience recommended; no sweatpants, please. Cost $16. 3:30-5pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. ltannenbaum@durhamarts.org How to Plant a "Premium" Rose Garden A detailed demonstration of what it takes to plant a bareroot rose. FREE. 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 MLK/Black History Month Parade Celebrating its 10th year, the Durham MLK Parade provides a wholesome, family-oriented, multi-cultural event. Features floats, marching bands, steppers, horses, motorcycles, school groups and more. FREE and open to all. February 4, 2012 12pm W.D. Pearson Elementary (parade starting point), 3501 Fayetteville St. (919) 680-0465 Soul Play Admission $8. February 4, 2012 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 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 Bethesda Bluegrass Band FREE admission (tip jar). February 4, 2012 7:30pm. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 220-2458 The Morning After With The Lizzy Ross Band. Admission $7, with $2 membership. February 4, 2012 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Zumba Plus! Workshop Workshop will include a half hour of stretching and toning and an hour of Zumba's fun aerobic exercise. Cost $15. February 4, 2012 2:30-4pm. Ninth Street Dance, 1920 1/2 Perry St. (919) 286-6011 |
| February 4 - 5, 2012 "Gokhale Method To Relieve Back Pain" Workshop The Gokhale Method consists of six 90 minutes sessions over the course of one weekend that provide information to reduce or eliminate musculoskeletal pain, prevent joint degeneration and increase energy and flexibility. Cost $450. 9am-7pm. SafeSkills, 3702-3 Hillsborough Rd. (919) 644-1335 |
| February 5, 2012 BSC Kids! Featuring The Waterlillies,. FREE admission (tip jar passed). February 5, 2012 4:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Carolina Jaguars vs. Fayetteville Flight (Men's Basketball) Tickets $10, $5 child 3-12. February 5, 2012 5pm McDougald-McLendon Gym at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 730-8390 Durham Craft Market Durham-area artisans guest starring with dtownMARKET during Motorco's Bloody Brunch. February 5, 2012 12-5pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 220-1857 F.W. Woolworth & Co. Lunch Counter Rededication Featuring a panel discussion, "Looking Back While Moving Forward," moderated by Freddie Parker, professor of history at NCCU and chair of the N.C. African-American Historical Commission. The discussion panelists will be Courtney Ferguson, a retired NCCU business professor; Vivian McCoy, a civil rights and community activist; Virginia Williams, who as a teenager participated in the Royal Ice Cream Parlor sit-in in Durham in 1957, one of the first such civil rights protests; and NCCU student leader Cassandra Stokes. February 5, 2012 3pm panel discussion, followed by ceremony and reception. James E. Shepard Memorial Library at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 Historical Bach Redux Program: J. S. Bach: Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056; Cantata No. 131 Aus der Tiefe rufe ich, Herr, zu dir; Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046; Cantata No. 79 Gott der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild. In partnership with the Choral Society of Durham. Prelude performance in the lobby at 2:15 by the piedmont youth and family orchestra. Tickets $20, $18 in advance. February 5, 2012 3pm Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 560-2788 Trading Path Association Hike An exploration of the area near the Flat River crossing. Number of hikers limited to 13. Cost $15. February 5, 2012 Departing at 2pm. Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Highway (919) 644-0600 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 5, 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 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 Brought to you by: Durham Visitor Cenetr |
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