The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, boasts a rooftop bar with great downtown views. The Roof has both a covered area and an open air section. While you take in the view, enjoy craft cocktails, a fresh NC raw bar and seasonal small plates.
In addition, it hosts many events, which you can find on their website.
Views from the Durham
Views from the Durham is The Durham’s stargazing series, hosted by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Come up to the open-air Roof for telescopic stargazing with Morehead educators and music from a DJ.
Views from the Durham is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Here are the next couple events in the series.
Make sure to follow the links below to see if there have been any changes (which can happen if the weather conditions are not conducive to stargazing.)
Views from the Durham
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Free
The roof opens at 5 p.m. so you can kick off the night with shareable plates, craft cocktails, and sunset views. Sip on the featured cocktail, The Saturn, all night long.
In this session, educators will be focusing on a waxing crescent moon positioned between Venus and Jupiter. DJ Uymami will spin from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Views from the Durham
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
9 to 11 p.m.
Free
The roof opens at 5 p.m. so you can kick off the night with shareable plates, craft cocktails, and sunset views. Sip on the featured cocktail, The Saturn, all night long.
In this session, educators will be focusing on a Venus-Jupiter conjunction — one of the year’s most striking celestial pairings. DJ Gemynii will spin from 9 to 11 p.m.
Views from the Durham
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Free
The roof opens at 5 p.m. so you can kick off the night with shareable plates, craft cocktails, and sunset views. Sip on the featured cocktail, The Saturn, all night long.
In this session, educators will be focusing on a first quarter moon and Venus. DJ Skylan will spin from 9 to 11 p.m.
Views from the Durham
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Free
The roof opens at 5 p.m. so you can kick off the night with shareable plates, craft cocktails, and sunset views. Sip on the featured cocktail, The Saturn, all night long.
In this session, educators will be focusing on a waxing crescent moon and Venus.. DJ Skylan will spin from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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Skywatching in the Triangle
Interested in getting started with skywatching? Check out our guide to skywatching in the Triangle, including where to go, what to look for, local resources and more. Or find a few upcoming events here:
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