Slingshot Festival – Thursday-Friday – The music and electronic art festival has moved its home base from Athens, Georgia, to Durham for its fifth edition. The lineup includes techno and soundcraft legend Carl Craig, British composer/producer Andy Stott, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Eartheater and dozens of others performing live at The Fruit and its pop-up space next door called Sometimes. […]

‘Dining Out in Durham’ Exhibit Opening Reception – Friday, 6-8pm – The Museum of Durham History hosts an opening reception for its new exhibit, which explores the stories and cuisine behind Durham’s restaurant industry. The reception features guest speakers and live music as well as catered appetizers and tapas from some local favorites.  Derby Party – Saturday, 4-9pm – […]

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular – Friday, 8pm – Watch a laser and light show featuring Pink Floyd’s smash hits at The Carolina Theatre.  Party for the Planet – Saturday, 10am-3pm – The Museum of Life and Science commemorates Earth Day with an educational program about nature preservation. The event includes eco-friendly activities and workshops to lead a sustainable lifestyle.  Pops in the […]

Library Fest – through Saturday – Durham County Library and Durham Library Foundation host this second annual event. This year’s theme surrounds food, and the event will offer virtual and in-person programs for all ages, including cooking classes for kids, bilingual programs, a digital history exhibit, STEAM programs, coffee meetups, business programs and more. An Evening With Branford Marsalis – Thursday […]

Dino Egg Hunt – Thursday-Sunday – Hunt for colorful dinosaur eggs, excavate fossils, work on skeleton puzzles and more during this annual event at Museum of Life and Science.  Third Friday – Friday, 6-9pm – This gallery crawl features our city’s extensive list of art studios and museums around downtown. This month, expect live music by David Lewis at the Durham […]

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival – Thursday-Sunday – The virtual 25th annual festival consists of dozens of new feature and short film screenings – meaning Full Frame audiences will be some of the first people to ever watch these movies – in addition to several filmmaker Q&A’s and panel discussions. Audiences can watch films from any device, all […]

MAKRS – Saturday, 11am-3pm – Shop from more than 40 local artists and makers at The MAKRS Society’s monthly pop-up market at Golden Belt Campus. This Spring Fest-themed market includes a flower vendor, crafting workshops, free face painting and fairy hair, live music and more.  Spring Fair – Saturday, 2-6pm – Join the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties for a variety […]

Spring Market – Saturday, 9am-2pm – For Garden’s Sake brings back this popular event featuring 20+ vendors that span food, drink, jewelry, home decor and more. Special guests include Tricky Faces Face Painting as well as a food truck, which has yet to be announced. The Durham Master Gardeners will also be on-site to answer any questions and provide tips […]

Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl – Friday, 6-9pm – Support local artists and listen to live street performers including Debbie the Artist, Darrien Rutherford and Frank Keefe & David Lewis during this monthly event downtown. This month’s featured artist, Danielle James, is a neon bender, designer and metalsmith whose work is on display at Hex Neon inside The Fruit.  Show Me Reptile & Exotics […]

Feast From the Furnace – Saturday, 6-9pm – Liberty Arts hosts this annual fundraiser that includes glass-blowing demonstrations by Elijah Leed, gourmet food and handmade glass flowers to take home. Guests can sip wine and feast on a series of small plates cooked in the same furnace. The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle – Opera Undressed – Sunday, 3pm – Experience […]