Chirba Chirba Fundraiser – Thursday, 5-10pm – Support the family and employees of Chirba Chirba Dumpling, who had their food truck stolen and damaged earlier this month, by stopping by Ponysaurus Brewing Co.’s taproom for dinner, snacks or beer. Ponysaurus will be taking donations all day as well as giving $1 for each Rye Pale Ale sold that day to Chirba Chirba to help them recover.
Four-Course Dinner & Beer Pairing – Thursday, 6:30pm – Have a seat at the dinner table with Harvest 18 and Ponysaurus Brewing Co. for a chef-inspired, four-course meal, paired with local brews.
‘Sisters and Rebels: A Struggle for the South of America’ – Thursday, 7pm – The Regulator Bookshop hosts a free reading and book signing by author Jacquelyn Dowd Hall, joined in conversation by Duke Professor Nancy MacLean. The event is co-sponsored by Duke’s Forum for Scholars and Publics.
Mark Morris Dance Group – Thursday, 8pm – Mark Morris’s “Pepperland,” a unique tribute to The Beatle’s “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”, takes the stage at DPAC for this American Dance Festival‘s co-commission that also features a chamber music ensemble of voice, soprano, saxophone, keyboards, theremin and percussion to play Beatles classics.
Dorrance Dance – Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 3pm – Chapel Hill native Michelle Dorrance brings her tap troupe to Reynolds Industries Theater for the American Dance Festival debut of “SOUNDSpace,” originally a site-specific work that explored the unique acoustics of New York City’s St. Mark’s Church. A post-performance discussion will be held after Saturday’s performance.
Make Music Day Durham – Friday, 10am-midnight – Durham’s first day-long, free, “do it yourself” celebration of music making will take place at various locations across Durham, coinciding with Durham’s Third Friday art walk and with thousands of musical gatherings around the world. Of the almost 80 U.S. cities hosting, Durham is the only one in North Carolina. Anyone in Durham can offer to host an event as a part of this free participatory music festival, as long as it is free and inclusive.
Rocky Mount Mills Beer Garden Opening – Friday, 4pm – Enjoy the American Tobacco Campus’ newest beer garden, located in the space next to the old Tyler’s Taproom through September 28, with brews from Tarboro Brewing Company, BDD Brewing Co., Koi Pond Brewing Company and HopFly Brewing Co. Grab a bite to eat at the Big C Waffles food truck, and bring the kids for family yoga with Growga. Regular hours will be Thursday-Friday, 4-9 pm; Saturday, 1-9pm.
Happy Hour at Vert & Vogue – Friday, 5:30-6:30pm – Vert & Vogue hosts Gwen McCarter Nagle and Dave Alsobrooks of The PARAGRAPH Project, who will discussthe intersection of human nature and brand building. As always, drinks are on the house!
Third Friday – Friday, 6-8pm – The Museum of Durham History hosts live music under the gazebo and extends its hours as a part of Third Friday Durham.
Popsicle & Pupsicle Party – Friday, 6pm – Cool off with a popsicle to dunk in your sparkling wine, cider or sour beer, and get a popsicle for your furry friend as well at Barley Labs.
‘Hot Summer Nights (But Not That Hot)’ Tour – Friday, 8pm – Get ready to laugh with New York Times bestselling author Jen Hatmaker and comedienne Heather Land, as these two “Southern sweethearts” banter about Southern living at DPAC.
Maria Bamford with Special Guest Lauren Faber – Friday, 8pm – NS2 and The Carolina Theatre host comedienne Maria Bamford, known for her semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series “Lady Dynamite,” as well as her roles in “BoJack Horseman,” “Adventure Time,” “Arrested Development” and “Fresh Off the Boat.” Durham’s own Lauren Faber also performs!
‘Body of Work’ Opening Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – Artist Steve Little presents his first solo show at Liberty Arts with live music and refreshments. The exhibit runs through Friday, July 19.
‘Friends and Family Show’ Opening Reception – Friday, 6-9pm – Celebrate the art of creative reuse at this non-juried, open call show at The Scrap Exchange, where artists of all ages, experience, styles and mediums in our community can participate in an art show. The opening is also the official kick-off for DIY Fest (see below) and will include free refreshments and free art-making. The celebration will include light snacks and drinks plus a free tiara-making activity in the Make and Take room to honor Ann Woodward.
Buy My Art and Call It Holy – Friday, 7-10pm – Curator-in-residence, Monét Noelle Marshall, has created a space at NorthStar Church of the Arts for guests to challenge themselves on how to define art or holiness in Friday’s Night of Gratitude.
Larson House Tour – Saturday, 10am-1pm – Designed by Jon Condoret, this home at 1 Learned Place in Durham is open for tours, hosted by NCModernist. It’s the 1973 Arthur and Florence Larson Residence – Jon said it was his favorite project of all time. Ticket sales go toward the documentation and preservation of modern homes in the area.
Restoration Awareness Ceremony – Saturday, 11am-1pm – Join the Friends of Geer Cemetery to learn more about the history of one of Durham’s first black cemeteries and honor the legacies of those laid to rest. The tour of the ceremony will also include a libation ceremony by Dr. E. Victor Maafo.
Konversations: Something Black, Something Durham – Saturday, noon-3:30pm – Take part in this month’s discussion with Kompleks Creative principal and creative director Tobias Rose on topics like entrepreneurship, digital strategy in Durham’s black community. This month’s talk features Black August in the Park (BAP), an annual event hosted by the collective of the same name. BAP is a space for people of the African diaspora to celebrate blackness and commemorate the legacy of freedom fighters through the Black August tradition – it has come to be known as the largest black family reunion – one that brings together black-owned food trucks, black music, black organizers and black families in the heart of downtown Durham in the name of resistance and love. This event at The Tower at Mutual Plaza acts as a fundraiser for BAP.
DIY Fest – Saturday, noon-5pm – In partnership with Durham 150, The Scrap Exchange hosts a celebration for Durham’s innovative, do-it-yourself spirit with local artists and makers. This free festival includes kids’ activities, live demonstrations, handmade items created by local reuse artisans, live music and food trucks. Plus, get creative with hands-on activities at multiple stations, such as altered T-shirts, screen printing with Supergraphic Labs and more.
Sour to the People Beer Festival – Saturday, 6-10pm – Have a taste of more than 20 nationally and locally sought-after sours and wild ales at Hi-Wire Brewing‘s inaugural festival, with live music by the CJ Baker Band and food truck fare.
Quiet No More: A Choral Celebration of Stonewall – Saturday, 8pm – Commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising and the inspiration of LGBTQ+ Pride with the Common Woman Chorus and Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus at The Carolina Theatre.
Young Bull x Kooley High – Saturday, 8pm – Hip-hop group Young Bull and N.C. State University’s Kooley High perform their unique blend of Southern soul with modern rap and hip-hop at Motorco Music Hall.
Fresh Fruit Rare Dance Grooves – Saturday, 10pm-2am – Join in a night of funky dance music featuring turntablist DJ transplant from Oakland, DJ HALO, at The Fruit. All rare groove dance tracks: funk, soul, afro beat, latin, disco, house and boogie. Admission is free for 21 and older with ID.
Nido’s Annual Ice Cream Social – Sunday, 2-5pm – Celebrate Nido’s four-year anniversary and the announcement of a new executive director with ice cream and games.
PickleFest Durham 2019 – Sunday, noon-4pm – Pickles, pickles and more pickles! The Rickhouse showcases North Carolina’s best pickle products and vendors, including dishes and drinks from local restaurants. Kids younger than 10 years old are free.
Terminator X spins Classic Soul – Sunday, noon-5pm – One of hip-hop’s most influential DJs from the iconic late ’80s group Public Enemy will be spinning the tables at Unscripted Durham’s rooftop pool and lounge, The Patio. A resident of nearby Henderson, North Carolina, DJ Terminator X was one of the founding members of Public Enemy and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Pride Day at Honeygirl – Sunday, noon-8pm – Sip on some mead or purchase a sticker to support the LGBTQ Center of Durham and 2019 Pride at Honeygirl Meadery. Food trucks from Mr. Mongolian and Valentino’s will also be on-site.
Durham Refugee Day 2019 – Sunday, 3-6pm – Celebrate Durham’s refugee and immigrant communities at Durham Central Park with live music, global vendors and activities for kids.
Party on the Porch – Sunday, 4:30-6:30pm – Mallarme Chamber Players host their annual donor appreciation/season reveal event.
Sylvan Esso DPAC Ticket Pop-Up – Sunday, 7-11pm – Didn’t get tickets to Sylvan Esso’s sold-out show in Durham? Come to The Pinhook to get the last remaining tickets, held back by the band, on a first-come, first-served basis. Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath will be spinning records, and band merchandise will be available. – Compiled by Elizabeth Holmes
