Your Weekend Guide to Bull City & Beyond: August 25th – 27th, 2023

Durham ‘Bullpen’ Treasure Hunt – Saturday, 5-6:30pm – Explore Durham’s downtown social district with Triangle Treasure Hunt. Guests meet at Fullsteam Brewery and then depart on a walking team scavenger hunt with their treasure map through The Bullpen, where they will follow clues, solve puzzles and crack codes to find and unlock the treasure chest. Grab a drink at Fullsteam to bring along with you!

The Streetery – Games for Grown-ups – Saturday, 5-9pm – Come downtown this summer on the fourth Saturday of the month to enjoy music, dancing and fun in the street! Test your Jenga skills, try your hand at throwing foam axes, play putt-putt and more at Brightleaf Square! Compete in a trivia contest for the chance to win a $50 SpendaBull e-gift card.

Thrift-A-Bull Market at Kotuku Surf Club – Saturday, 5-9pm – Thrift-A-Bull hosts a sunset market at Kotuku Surf Club with vintage and handmade goodies, tarot readings and live music. Enjoy snacks and a drink from the bloody mary bar while you shop!

Bull City Press’ Reading Series – Saturday, 8pm – Authors Alison B. Hart, Terry L. Kennedy and Robin Sinclair share their written work and unique perspectives on the world at the Golden Belt Campus’ Mettlesome Theater. Alison, whose debut novel “The Work Wife” was named People magazine’s Book of the Week and became a No. 1 bestseller in Oklahoma, lives in Chapel Hill. Terry is the author of poetry collection “New River Breakdown,” editor of The Greensboro Review and currently serves as director of UNC-Greensboro’s master’s writing program. Robin is best known for two works – their poetry collection, “Letters To My Lover From Behind Asylum Walls,” and their chapbook, “Someone Else’s Sex.”

Jazz Brunch with Al Strong – Sunday, 10:30am-2pm – The Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter, composer and recording artist brings a rotating lineup of musicians to perform during Sunday brunch at Alley Twenty Six. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with music from noon to 2 p.m. A new specialty drink, the “Love Stronger” cocktail, named after Al’s new album, will be available, with $2 from each cocktail sold benefiting the Kickstarter to support the album’s release. 

Stretch & Sip Yoga Downtown – Sunday, 11am-noon – The Glass Jug Beer Lab invites you to a free yoga class with Downtown Durham YMCA. Bring your own yoga mat to the taproom and enjoy a drink afterward.

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