AADE’S 37TH KWANZAA FESTSunday, Jan 1, 12:00 – 5:30 PM Join the African American Dance Ensemble on January 1, 2023, for its 37th annual Kwanzaa celebration. Observing the principle Imani, which means Faith. To believe with all our hearts in our people and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. The doors will open to the public at […]

Third Friday Durham – Friday, 6-9pm – Various locations host gallery openings, receptions and live music. 5 Points Gallery hosts a public reception for featured artist King Nobuyoshi Godwin, whose autism and synesthesia inform his lively and colorful paintings. Rigsbee Hall hosts a pop-up market featuring seven art, craft and ceramic vendors plus a book signing with author Alivia Moe and live jazz […]

Winter Love Letter to Durham – Friday and Saturday, 6pm and 8:30pm – Celebrating 13 years in downtown Durham, Beyu Caffe brings back its live music as a pop-up series. This community centered shop offers performances by JaShaun Peele and Dreamroot paired with chef-inspired cuisine and signature cocktails. Poet Laureate Showcase – Friday, 6-7:30pm – Stop by the Hayti Heritage Center to celebrate Durham’s first-ever […]

Holidays in the Park – Thursday-Sunday, 5:15-9pm – Bundle up to stroll through festive light displays and sing along to holiday tunes at the Museum of Life and Science. Enjoy its indoor and outdoor exhibits, visit the Magic Wings Butterfly House to warm up and walk among its fluttering inhabitants, and twirl in your socks on the synthetic ice rink. […]