Out & About
Lecture: “Heritage Conservation and the Fractured Arab Modernity” – Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm – Enjoy a free lecture by Nasser Rabbat, Aga Khan professor and the director of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at MIT, at The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. Learn about the various facets of […]
Zombie Prom – Thursday, 6:30-10pm – Sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, dress up in your glam and ghoul for this adult-only zombie prom at the Museum of Life and Science! There will be a DJ, face painters, a train that travels through the night and local vendors like MacUrRoni, Sympathy for the […]
Here to Stay You would be hard pressed to beat Alice Sharpe for a Durham through-and-through education. She attended W. G. Pearson Elementary and Whitted School, then Hillside High School. After that, Duke University for undergraduate, and North Carolina Central University for graduate school. Her father was a small businessman […]
Night of Swing! – Thursday, 6-10pm – Duke Swing and Jazz @ Duke host a night of free food, dancing and live music at Penn Pavilion. The evening will begin with swing dance instruction, but no prior experience is required. Janelle Monáe’s ‘Dirty Computer’ – Thursday, 7-8:30pm – In conjunction with her new album, Dirty Computer, this […]
There have been so many great things that have happened at DPAC that it is hard to place a “best” tag on just one. One moment that will always be special, though, was in 2010 when DPAC was first listed among the top 10 theaters in America by Pollstar, a […]
Painters on the Eno: Potluck and Music Jam – Thursday – Sabatini Studio presents Painters on the Eno – portion of the proceeds will benefit the Eno River Association. At Golden Belt Studios, hosts will supply protein dishes and guests can bring complimentary dishes. Donations are welcome in lieu of […]
Multi-Sensory Highlights Tour – Thursday, 6-7pm – Join Liz Peters, museum educator for community audiences, at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University for interactive and immersive tours of the galleries. These special tours focus on texture and materials. Thanks to 3D printing, visitors can explore with their hands […]
“One of my favorite places to find peace, pose questions to the universe and reset is Jordan Lake. There is something special about this water and Carolina clay. I love to bring my artwork along and collaborate with the breeze.” – Maya “I think all children are artists and storytellers. […]
2018 CLICK! Photography Festival – October – The month-long event celebrates the cultural influence of photography by engaging the community with exceptional photo-based works and artists. Events include exhibit openings, art walks, portfolio reviews, workshops and more. ‘ANTI-NOSTALGIA’ at The Carrack – Thursday – October 21 – A group exhibition of art […]
Black Wall Street: Homecoming – Through Friday – This annual networking conference is perfect for early-stage entrepreneurs, investors and students to celebrate, learn and discuss culture and investment. Register for great speakers, workshops and meet and greets all over downtown. Sinister Wisdom Release Party – Thursday, 7-9pm – Visit The […]
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