Julie Fowlis, Music of the Scottish Isles
Come see the award-winning Gaelic singer, who you might recognize as the voice behind Disney’s “Brave” theme song, as she performs at The Carolina Theatre. Oct. 6
“Southern Accent: Seeking the American South in Contemporary Art”
Exploring the complex and contested space of the American South, this exhibition at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University includes work from 60 artists like Amy Sherald (pictured here) and sources from images dating as far back as the Civil Rights era. Sept. 1 – Jan. 8
“Harvest”
Mixed media artists Gray Griffin and Lucia Marcus (who crafted the artwork above) are featured in October and November, respectively, at Pleiades Gallery. Sept. 28 – Nov. 18
Local Color
Raising funds for nonprofit Arts For Life, which enriches the lives of patients with serious illnesses and disabilities by providing high-quality educational art programs, this event at The Rickhouse includes art, music, food, drink and raffle prizes. Oct. 6
Durham Art Walk Holiday Market
Celebrate local artists like Cinc Hayes (responsible for the work above), at this weekend-long event stretching over several walkable Durham sites including Durham Arts Council, Vega Metals and Durham Armory. Nov. 19 – 20
“Fun Home”
Winner of 2015’s Best Musical at the Tony Awards, this performance series held at the Durham Performing Arts Center is based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling memoir about her relationship with her homosexual father. Oct. 25 – 30
Phoenix Fest
Celebrate Durham’s Hayti community with this street festival that features a bazaar, parade, all-day music, food and more. Oct. 1
62nd Annual Juried Exhibition
Presented by the Durham Art Guild, this exhibition features work from a plethora of regional artists, such as Brian Gonzales, whose “Machine Dream” (above) was featured in last year’s exhibition. Aug. 19 – Oct. 15
CenterFest Arts Festival
Combining a vast array of visual art from more than 140 juried artists with more than 70 performing acts on six stages, a kids’ zone, food and more, this festival presented by Durham Arts Council is an annual must. Sept. 17 – 18
