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Drop off Pumpkins for Composting in Multiple Durham Parks 8:00 am
Drop off Pumpkins for Composting in Multiple Durham ParksSaturday, November 4, 2023 Photo: Depositphotos When Halloween ends, your pumpkin can keep on doing good! Keep it out of the landfill by composting it! If you don't have a compost pile of your own, there are multiple places where ... Read More » Durham Murals by Bike tour 10:00 am
Durham Murals by Bike tourEvery 1 months on the 1st SaturdayUPDATE: These tours don't seem to be regularly scheduled at this time. Preservation Durham leads free walking (and one biking) tours on Saturdays. These tours have started up again for 2023, and take place through November, 2023. It's ... Read More » | ||||||
Triangle NC Pin Trader Event 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Triangle NC Pin Trader EventSunday, November 5, 2023 TriangleNCpinTrader events are coming up! Do you love Disney pin trading in the parks? Why not keep the magic alive at home by pin trading locally at these pin trading events. Free to trade. Email TriNCpinTrade@gmail.com ... Read More » Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and dance 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and danceWeekly on SundayEvery Sunday (they've been going on for 13 years!) Triangle Meeting Space, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, hosts Sunday Salsa Dance Social. This is a low-priced fun way to enjoy dancing. At 6:30 p.m. there's ... Read More » | Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study DurhamWeekly on WednesdayBeer Study-Durham, 2501 University Drive, Durham, is a bottle shop that specializes in craft beer. You can purchase beer to take home but there's also a lounge, complete with arcade games like pinball, skeeball and ... Read More » U.S. Navy Band Commodores in free concert at NCCU 7:30 pm
U.S. Navy Band Commodores in free concert at NCCUWednesday, November 8, 2023 The United States Navy Band Commodores will perform in a free concert at North Carolina Central University's New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. U.S. Navy ... Read More » | Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay -- opening reception 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay -- opening receptionFriday, November 10, 2023 Two lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » | Triangle Toy Takeaway at New Horizon Church in Durham -- free toys for kids 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Triangle Toy Takeaway at New Horizon Church in Durham -- free toys for kidsSaturday, November 11, 2023 New Horizon Church, 100 Horizon Place, Durham, is hosting the Triangle Toy Takeaway on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. At this event families from around the Triangle are welcome to come ... Read More » Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, ClayWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayTwo lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » | |||
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, ClayWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayTwo lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » Public Sing-Along of The Gondoliers with Durham Savoyards 2:00 pm
Public Sing-Along of The Gondoliers with Durham SavoyardsSunday, November 12, 2023 The Durham Savoyards are hosting a free public sing-along of The Gondoliers on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 2 p.m., at Durham in the IBM Room in the basement of the Durham Arts Council, 120 ... Read More » Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and dance 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and danceWeekly on SundayEvery Sunday (they've been going on for 13 years!) Triangle Meeting Space, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, hosts Sunday Salsa Dance Social. This is a low-priced fun way to enjoy dancing. At 6:30 p.m. there's ... Read More » | Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study DurhamWeekly on WednesdayBeer Study-Durham, 2501 University Drive, Durham, is a bottle shop that specializes in craft beer. You can purchase beer to take home but there's also a lounge, complete with arcade games like pinball, skeeball and ... Read More » | Women's Safety Seminar 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Women's Safety SeminarThursday, November 16, 2023 Pinam Construction, along with City of Durham Police Department, Triangle Shooting Academy and Gracie's Jui-Jitsu, is hosting a women's safety seminar on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 ... Read More » Reality Ministries Talent Show 5:30 pm
Reality Ministries Talent ShowThursday, November 16, 2023 Reality Ministries is an organization in Durham that creates opportunities for people of all abilities. On Thursday, November 16, 2023, the organization is hosting a talent show for people of all abilities at Durham Performing ... Read More » | Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay -- gallery open, with artist talks at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay -- gallery open, with artist talks at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.Friday, November 17, 2023 Two lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » Bachata Fixation 9:00 pm
Bachata FixationEvery 1 months on the 3rd FridayBachata Fixation is a dancing event, presented by Numinus Live, on the 3rd Friday of the month, 2023, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., at Luna Night Club, 3019 Auto Drive, Durham, North Carolina. It's ... Read More » | Preston Woods Art Walk 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Preston Woods Art WalkSaturday, November 18, 2023 The Preston Woods Art Walk takes place Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The walk begins at 103 Monticello Avenue, Durham, NC. This event started in November of 2020, and now takes ... Read More » Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, ClayWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayTwo lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » Downtown Durham Civil Rights History Walking Tour 10:00 am
Downtown Durham Civil Rights History Walking TourEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayUPDATE: These tours don't seem to be regularly scheduled at this time. Preservation Durham leads free walking (and one biking) tours on Saturdays. These tours have started up again for 2023, and take place through November, 2023. It's ... Read More » Jazz Listening Circle -- Listen and Learn from Local Artists 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Jazz Listening Circle -- Listen and Learn from Local ArtistsSaturday, November 18, 2023 Jazz Listening Circle is a free event that will take place the third Saturday of the month, starting October 21, 2023, at Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park, 1309 Halley Street, Durham, ... Read More » | ||
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, ClayWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayTwo lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » Pop Swap -- Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pop Swap -- Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central ParkSunday, November 19, 2023 The 6th Pop Swap Fest will take place at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At this free event, there will be ... Read More » Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and dance 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and danceWeekly on SundayEvery Sunday (they've been going on for 13 years!) Triangle Meeting Space, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, hosts Sunday Salsa Dance Social. This is a low-priced fun way to enjoy dancing. At 6:30 p.m. there's ... Read More » | Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)DailyWRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... Read More » Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study DurhamWeekly on WednesdayBeer Study-Durham, 2501 University Drive, Durham, is a bottle shop that specializes in craft beer. You can purchase beer to take home but there's also a lounge, complete with arcade games like pinball, skeeball and ... Read More » | Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)DailyWRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... Read More » | Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)DailyWRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... Read More » Downtown Durham Architecture and Urban Landscapes Walking Tour 10:00 am
Downtown Durham Architecture and Urban Landscapes Walking TourEvery 1 months on the 4th SaturdayUPDATE: These tours don't seem to be regularly scheduled at this time. Preservation Durham leads free walking (and one biking) tours on Saturdays. These tours have started up again for 2023, and take place through November, 2023. It's ... Read More » | |||
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)DailyWRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... Read More » Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and dance 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and danceWeekly on SundayEvery Sunday (they've been going on for 13 years!) Triangle Meeting Space, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, hosts Sunday Salsa Dance Social. This is a low-priced fun way to enjoy dancing. At 6:30 p.m. there's ... Read More » | Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study DurhamWeekly on WednesdayBeer Study-Durham, 2501 University Drive, Durham, is a bottle shop that specializes in craft beer. You can purchase beer to take home but there's also a lounge, complete with arcade games like pinball, skeeball and ... Read More » | Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)DailyWRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... Read More » |
