Out & About
The Art of Enrichment – Through Feb. 29 – Animal keepers use painting as one of many enrichment activities. Keeping animals stimulated with enrichment is as important as providing the right food and medical care. The paintings in this exhibit are for sale, with proceeds going to the Duke Lemur […]
A Christmas Carol – Thursday through Sunday, times vary – Now in its 41st year, this beloved holiday tradition in the Triangle returns for just five shows. Presented by Theatre in the Park, the original musical comedy is based on the classic Charles Dickens tale and adapted for the stage by Ira David Wood III, who […]
Cider & Cookies – Thursday through Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 1-5pm – If you’re downtown doing some holiday shopping, stop by for hot cider and cookies, featuring the vintage Duke Toll House recipe. Stick around to see current exhibits like Durham A-Z: H is for Hayti, and Durham Beginnings: 1865-1885. […]
Shop local this season at some of our favorite stores! Nomadic Trading These 2-feet-by-3-feet vintage patchwork rugs make a great holiday gift! They come in multiple colors and work great in an entryway, kitchen or bathroom. They are made from traditional Turkish rugs, which are re-purposed and over-dyed into these one-of-a-kind […]
At First Sight Dr. Paul Hahn of the Duke Eye Center reflects on the touching day last fall when patient Larry Hester became the seventh person in the country to receive a bionic eye The room was emotionally charged when Dr. Paul Hahn counted down and then pushed a button […]
Volunteer Day in the Garden – Friday, 9am-noon – Work off that turkey and give back to the community by volunteering in SEEDS’ educational and community garden. Volunteers will be making the garden pretty and productive by preparing and cleaning up the garden for its winter hibernation. Weed, lay compost, […]
Designer Sale – Thursday-Saturday, 10am-5pm – Features the latest in new, high-end designer coats, gloves and accessories all at 70% to 90% off retail prices. Proceeds benefit Dress for Success Triangle. Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.; 919-286-2128 Young Adult Book Club — Thursday, 6pm — Whether you already love […]
Local moving company Two Men and a Truck showcased their love for animals with the first annual Movers for Mutts campaign. They recently hosted a re-opening party at their new Durham location at 1816 S. Briggs Ave. and celebrated the success of the charity initiative, which raised more than $14,000 […]
Every time you turned your head at the Museum of Life and Science Thursday night, someone fantastical was walking by: A Jedi master. Indiana Jones. Not one, but two Cruella de Vils, complete with plush Dalmatians. The museum’s Heroes and Villains event, an after-hours pre-party for this weekend’s NC Comicon, […]
Heroes & Villains – Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm – Decide whether you want to save the world or destroy it during a comic-filled night at the museum. Take part in activities including cosplay, drink sampling, robotics, costume-making, escaping a locked room and more. A costume contest winner will get free passes to […]
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