The Golden Belt campus is a former textile factory. It’s now a bustling mixed-use space of apartments, artist studios, galleries and more.
Hi-Wire Brewing is one tenant of The Bolden Belt that draws lots of visitors.
Golden Belt’s SummerStage, 800 Taylor Street, is next to Hi-Wire Brewing, and that’s where lots of events will be taking place.
You can find all the events on Golden Belt campus’ Facebook page or website calendar.
Here’s some of what’s coming up:
First Annual Exhibition of Golden Belt Resident Artists–Opening Party
Thursday, July 11th, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free
The studios will be open for viewing and purchases. Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Brunches Brew
Sundays, scheduled through the end of October, 2019, with the exception of April 21st
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Free
Brunches Brew is a weekly jazz jam brunch hosted by Alan Thompson (Zoocru, sax). Each Sunday grab a seat on the lawn and enjoy good vibes, food trucks and a cold brew from Hi-Wire.
SummerStage SuperJam Wednesday
Wednesdays (scheduled through the end of October, 2019)
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
Each Wednesday there’s an Open Jam Session led by Stephen Munoz. All musicians and lovers of a good time are welcome.
Third Friday Art Walk & Concert
Third Friday of month (scheduled through October 18th, 2019)
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
Each Third Friday of the month enjoy a night of art, entertainment, food and fun. This is free and open to the public.
Here is what you can expect:
6pm-9pm: Visit the Warehouse Studios and see what resident Artists and Durham Art Guild on display.
7pm-9pm: Enjoy the SummerStage music series. Here is this season’s lineup:
- April 19th – Orquesta GarDel (Latin)
- May 17th – Caique Vidal (Brazilian)
- June 21st – Jennah Bell (Traditional folk)
- July 19th – Naughty Professor (NoLa Jam)
- August 16th – Zoocru (Fusion)
- September 20th – Shana Tucker (Chamber Soul)
- October 18th – Butcher Brown including a Fela Kuti Tribute Set (Afro Beat)
Making Moves Fitness Series
Third Saturday per month through October, 2019
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
One Saturday per month “Make Moves” with this fitness series. This is free and open to the public.
Free fitness instruction by some of the areas best fitness instructors. Bring your own yoga mat, water and towel and meet on the plaza lawn.
- April 20th – Alpha Boot Camp
- May 18th – TBD
- June 15th – Bikram Yoga
- July 20th – Alpha Boot Camp
- August 17th – Bikram Yoga
- September 21st – The 360 Approach
- October 19th – TBD
Fourth Friday Film Series
Fourth Friday of month, scheduled through October, 2019
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
Each Fourth Friday of the month enjoy a night of art, film, food and fun. This is free and open to the public.
Here is this season’s lineup which is curated by Lana Garland, Artistic Director for the Annual Hayti Documentary Film Festival:
- July 26th – House of Flying Daggers (feature film)Synopsis: During the reign of the Tang dynasty in China, a secret organization called “The House of the Flying Daggers” rises and opposes the government. A police officer called Leo sends officer Jin to investigate a young dancer named Mei, claiming that she has ties to the “Flying Daggers”. Leo arrests Mei, only to have Jin breaking her free in a plot to gain her trust and lead the police to the new leader of the secret organization. But things are far more complicated than they seem..Run Time: 119 minutes
- August 23rd – Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. (documentary film)Synopsis: Drawn from a never-before-seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist and musician who continues to shatter conventions.Run Time: 96 minutes
- September 27th – Sorry to Bother You (feature film)Synopsis: In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed.Run Time: 96 minutes
- October 25th – Finding Fela (documentary film)Synopsis: A look at the life and music of Nigerian singer and activist, Fela Kuti.Run Time: 119 minutes
Family Fun Series
One Saturday a month, scheduled through October 26th, 2019
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
One Saturday of the month enjoy a family fun series. This is free and open to the public.
Here is what you can expect:
10am-12pm: Come to the plaza for family friendly activities for kids and parents to enjoy.
- April 27th – Kids Jam Session hosted by Notasium
- May 25th – Jeghetto Puppet Show
- June 29th – Drum Circle hosted by Diali Cissokho
- July 27th – TBD
- August 31st – Science on Stage (Grades K-2) hosted by Morehead Planetarium
View exciting live science demonstrations with Science on Stage! Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will captivate participants with interactive experiments and demonstrations performed by a Morehead educator. Use Bernoulli’s principle to make objects levitate in midair, turn everyday ingredients into cascades of colorful foam, perform hair-raising experiments with electricity, and so much more! - September 28th – Science on Stage (Grades 3-5) hosted by Morehead Planetarium
- October 26th – Bilingual Storytelling & Book Mobile hosted by the Durham County Library
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