Adult Studio with Artist Stephen Hayes – Thursday, 6-8pm – Spend the evening feeding your inner creative at a free art workshop hosted by the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. All experience levels welcome.
Fork + Bottle: Brews, Boil & BBQ – Thursday, 6-9pm – Enjoy a low country boil and barbecue at Counting House prepared by Executive Chef Thomas Card and paired with beverages from Fullsteam Brewery as part of the August edition of this unique dinner series. A portion of the proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity of Durham.
Historic Algonquin Tennis Club Marker Unveiling – Thursday, 6:30pm – Witness history at the W.D. Hill Recreation Center as the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program commemorates the Algonquin Tennis Club, an athletic, social and political meeting space for Durham’s African American residents, with a new highway marker. An educational program detailing the significance of the Algonquin throughout Durham’s history will follow the unveiling.
‘The Raft’ Screening – Thursday, 7-8:45pm – Hosted at the Full Frame Theater, this film captures the immediate and lasting effects of a 1973 social experiment involving 11 volunteers who spend three months on a boat.
Live on the Patio – Thursday, 7-9pm – Jam out to live violin remixes poolside at the Unscripted Hotel.
‘Hell’s Half Acre’ Screening – Thursday, 7pm – Grab a hot dog, listen to the Hawiian string band, Eno Islanders, and catch a horror flick at the Shadowbox Studio.
‘Eyes Up Here’ Comedy Show – Thursday, 7:45-10pm – Come laugh until you cry at The Pinhook as an all-female comedy troupe tears it up on stage.
NC Gay + Lesbian Film Festival – Thursday-Sunday – Back for its 24th year, this film festival features a diverse array of LGBTQIA+ cinema that celebrates today’s gay, lesbian and transgender life, and includes shorts, documentaries and feature films. Hosted by The Carolina Theatre, the festival is the second largest gay, lesbian and transgender film festival in the Southeast, attracting thousands of guests each year.
Collages from The Lacunae –Friday, noon-10pm; Saturday, noon-9pm; Sunday, noon-8pm – The Carrack hosts Psychoflauge, whose current works on display “explore the recursive elements of reality.” At 7pm, come to the opening reception and artist talk, and stay for the electronic dance music guest, Oak City Slums.
Happy Hour with Adrienne Lentz-Smith – Friday, 5:30-6:30pm – The historian, Duke University professor and author discusses her life, inspirations and her work analyzing the black freedom struggle throughout history at Vert & Vogue. RSVP; drinks are on the house.
Third Friday Durham – Friday, 6-9pm – Explore Durham’s galleries, art studios, restaurants and more featuring musician Emily Musolino, drummer L’il Bull Beats and Indian guitarist Ashesh Ananda Chatterjee.
DJ Terminator X Birthday Bash – Friday, 9pm-1am – Celebrate the end of summer with DJ Terminator X, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of BET’s 50 Most Influential DJs, as he jams out at the Unscripted Hotel all night long.
Super Scientist Saturday – Saturday, 10am-noon and 1-4pm – Feed your inner researcher and take a closer look at everyday objects with a high-powered Scanning Electron Microscope at the Museum of Life and Science.
Sketching in the Galleries – Saturday, 10:15-noon – Try your hand at sketching famous works at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University with the guidance of artist Rachel Goodwin.
Clear the Shelters 2019 – Saturday, 10-6pm – Find your next loyal companion at the Animal Protection Society of Durham! For one day only, all adoption fees will be waived for all animals. Come prepared for inclimate weather, long lines and many adorable animals.
Back to School Brunch – Saturday, noon-3pm; Sunday, noon-3pm – On Saturday, start your day off right with brunch, a breakfast beer, live music and on-demand poems from the Poetry Fox at Bull City Mini Golf and Bar. On Sunday, do it all again, but this time with waffles and beats from DJ Bigfella.
Summer Concert Series – Saturday, 5-9pm – Jam out to the sounds of Jim Joels Jr. and Maker Of The Bear for a relaxing, family-friendly evening at Bull Works Ciderworks. Morfa Empanadas food truck will be on the scene serving some satisfying treats to compliment your ice-cold cider.
Oktoberfest – Saturday, noon-5pm – Pay homage to our beer drinking ancestors who started it all at Hi-Wire Brewing’s annual festival. Drink the day away, compete in silly games and dance to some excellent polka music provided by the Mountain Top Polka Band. Fifteen bucks gets you a commemorative liter stein and your first fill-up for free.
Sixth Annual Triangle Vegfest – Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm – Turn your plant-based vegan diet up a notch at Durham Arts Council on Saturday and Durham Armory on Sunday. Learn about the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle from doctors, vegan athletes and bodybuilders, while indulging in some tasty treats from Sprouts, Taylor Street Sweets, Soul Cocina Triangle and Peace of Soul Vegan Comfort Food.
Hops & Blues Festival – Saturday, 4-8pm – This inaugural festival, hosted by The Glass Jug Beer Lab, incorporates beer, live music and food trucks in its celebration of blues music. The festival will feature 10 local and regional breweries, including Brewery Bhavana, Trophy Brewing Co., Ancillary Fermentation, Bond Brothers, Commonwealth Brewing, Heist Brewery, Barrel Culture, HopFly Brewing Co. and Fullsteam, in addition to The Glass Jug. Through a partnership with Music Maker Relief Foundation, local blues musicians including Big Ron Hunter and Harvey Dalton Arnold will perform.
Tym Moss: Live Cabaret – Saturday, 7-8pm – Indulge yourself in what critics call “one of the best cabaret shows in town” as Tym Moss performs live at Arcana.
Women’s Arm Wrestling Tournament – Saturday, 7:30pm – Ladies, build your entourage and compete against other lady arm wrestlers for the title of Madame Moneymaker, Durham Diva and Queen of the Losers in the LUEWWD XVII Show at Motorco Music Hall. All proceeds are donated to local organizations benefiting women and girls.
‘Speed Killed My Cousin’ Screening – Saturday, 8pm – Follow the life of an African American woman soldier who struggles with PTSD after returning home from the Iraq war in this powerful movie shown at the Hayti Heritage Center.
Rock the Park: Throwback Night – Saturday, 8:30-10:30pm – Grab a blanket and a lawn chair to chill out and watch “Bull Durham” (rated R) on the big screen to commemorate Durham’s 150th anniversary in Durham Central Park. Food vendors will be available to provide you with some movie munchies.
‘Junk’ Screening – Sunday, 7pm – Hosted in Fletcher Hall of The Carolina Theatre and an official selection of the NC Gay + Lesbian Film Festival, ‘Junk’ stars Tym Moss, an NYC performer with a critically acclaimed cabaret show, and Robbie Wayne, a North Carolina native and six-time Emmy-nominated actor, in this musical comedy in which two friends hash out their history over a deceased friend’s belongings. The screening will be followed by an afterparty at The Pinhook.
Movie Night at Ponysaurus – Sunday, 8pm – Soak in the last bit of the weekend before the work week begins by watching a movie about a dysfunctional family’s cross-country road trip at Ponysaurus Brewing Company. Beer and food from Soomsoom Pita Pockets food truck are available for purchase.
