International Stout Day (and Weekend) – Through Monday – The James Joyce Irish Pub will have 10 stouts on draft – rare kegs, aged barrels … Goose Island Bourbon County, Sexual Chocolate and Old Rasputin, just to name a few. Giveaways throughout the weekend!
Annual Rothschild Lecture with Artist Hank Willis Thomas – Thursday, 7pm – The prolific conceptual artist who lives and works in New York City, will deliver the Annual Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture at the Nasher Museum, a talk entitled, “For Freedoms.” His work is featured in the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University‘s “Southern Accent” exhibit.
Rebirth Brass Brand – Thursday, 8pm – This Grammy-winning, New Orleans-based band upholds the sounds of traditional brass bands while infusing funk and hip-hop to create their signature sound. Their groove-laden collection “Move Your Body” is sure to get up on the dance floor at Motorco Music Hall.
‘Little Me Time’ Album Release – Thursday, 8pm – Charles Latham celebrates the release of his latest album “Little Me Time” with a pre-release show at The Pinhook alongside artists John Howie Jr. & the Rosewood Bluff.
Tinker Works – Friday, 9:30-11:30am – This pop-up exhibit opening Friday at the Museum of Life and Science will get your creative juices flowing. Embrace your inner Thomas Edison while tinkering with building supplies, circuits, fibers and more to invent a new contraption. The exhibit will continue through November 20.
Holiday Wine Expo – Friday, 6:30pm – The University Club hosts this annual event with 70+ wines from around the world. Wine distributors will be on site, pouring selections perfect for holiday entertaining, gift giving and your wine collection. Wines will be available for home purchase at discounted prices.
“1964”…The Tribute – Friday, 8pm – Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as the “best Beatles tribute on earth,” “1964” … The Tribute have been dubbed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Come hear songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era at The Carolina Theatre.
Kaira Ba & The Beast present: A Party for Blackspace – Friday, 8pm – The Beast and Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba team up at Motorco Music Hall to raise money for Blackspace, an afrofuturist hub for digital media and social entrepreneurship in Durham. Samba reggae producers Batala Durham and afrofuturist puppeteer Tarish Jeghetto Pipkins join in as well.
Super Secret Dance Party! – Friday, 9pm – Your favorite secret underground first Friday monthly dance party returns to Arcana with residents DJ Rang and DJ Forge and special guest Kevin Esprella.
Drag Show for a Cause: Dungeons & Drag Kings (and Queens) – Friday, 10pm – Eno River Women’s Rugby presents professional and amateur drag kings and queens alongside Special guest DJ Ali Kaba and emcee Stormie Daie at Social Games and Brews. The event benefits Coalition to Unchain Dogs and Eno River Women’s Rugby.
E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event – Saturday, 8am-2pm, – Looking to get rid of the pile of papers or old computer that have been sitting in your attic for years? Head to the visitor side of the Durham County Memorial Stadium where event staff will help unload electronic devices. The event will accept nearly all devices with a cord, except large appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioners or any devices that contain Freon.
70th Anniversary of Barnes Supply Company – Saturday, 8:30am-5pm – This locally owned business has been in operation for 70 years! Meet the owners and enjoy special savings, coupons, food, free samples, face painting and raffles.
Engineers Day – Saturday, 9am-4pm – Calling curious minds of all ages: Celebrate the world of engineering at the Museum of Life and Science. Partners from IBM and Cisco as well as area scientists lead a day of hands-on investigation fun, exploring the ins and out of robotics, circuits and simple machines. Get behind-the-scenes knowledge of how these intelligent minds solve problems using creativity and engineering.
I Like It Here Club Jewelry – Saturday, 11am-5pm – Meet up and coming jewelry designer Jessie Yeager of Wilmington and see a showcase of her latest designs at Indio in Brightleaf Square.
Total Fitness Studio Opening – Saturday, 10:30am – This event at Northgate Mall will also feature free introductory fitness classes at noon and 3pm with opportunities to win two days of free personal training and 21-day meal plan counseling.
Free Highlights Tour – Saturday, 11am – Join Ruth Caccavale, Nasher Museum of Art gallery guide and Duke alum, for a guided discussion of “Southern Accent: Seeking the South in Contemporary Art.” This tour will focus on how timelessness and traditions are represented in works in the exhibition. Tours last approximately one hour.
Pre-Holiday Patchwork Market – Saturday, noon-5pm – Come out for a unique shopping experience of local makers and vintage vendors at Fullsteam Brewery.
Learn to Homebrew Day Party – Saturday, noon-5pm – A Triangle beer extravaganza at Bull City Homebrew: brewing demos, local craft beer on tap, food trucks, cornhole, games for kids.
Triangle Circus Arts Open House – Saturday, 1-7pm and Sunday, 1-5pm – With the rise in interest in circus arts and the desire to learn the different disciplines, Triangle Circus Arts has answered the pleas to create a safe place to perform and learn the tricks of the trade. Celebrate the grand opening at this free and fun family event!
Free Highlights Tour – Saturday, 2pm –Join Ruth Caccavale, Nasher Museum of Art gallery guide and Duke alum, for a guided discussion of “Southern Accent: Seeking the South in Contemporary Art.” This tour will examine the changing face of the South through works in the exhibition. Tours last approximately one hour.
Afrofuturism Series – Saturday, 3:30pm – The Hayti Heritage Center continues its Afrofuturist series by celebrating the first families of Afrofuturism and a discussion of the cosmos-logic of Sun-Ra’s music at the Hayti Heritage Center. The event is free and attendees are asked to come in Afrofuturist costume and/or as a comic book characters to the program, which will be judged by the audience.
Bulletproof: A Campaign to Trigger Change – Saturday, 5-9pm – To raise awareness and financial support, RUNAWAY is releasing the Bulletproof capsule collection tonight at Ninth Street Bakery. Half of all proceeds will benefit North Carolinians Against Gun Violence, a nonprofit founded in 1993 that is “dedicated to reducing gun death and injury” through legislative action, community initiatives, firearm education and youth empowerment. Music provided by DJ Bro-Rabb. Ninth Street Bakery will also donate half of their proceeds from the evening to the campaign.
Odd Squad Live – Saturday, 6pm – Based on the PBS Kids series, brand new agents Orian and Oleanna take the kiddos on a live, interactive adventure at DPAC. With help from Ms. O back at headquarters, kids will put their STEM skills to the test and decode, decipher and unravel clues to stop villains like Father Time and Lady Terrible.
Night in the Woods Benefit Gala & Auction – Saturday, 6:30-10:30pm – Meet wildlife ambassadors and celebrate nature with wild cocktails, live music, heavy hors d’oeurves, and many silent and live auction items at this benefit for the Piedmont Wildlife Center at the Levin Jewish Community Center. Proceeds support scholarships for outdoor camps, gives permanent homes to non-releasable wildlife, helps conserve box turtles and more.
Pacifica Quartet – Saturday, 8pm – The Grammy-winning ensemble returns to Duke Performances at Baldwin Auditorium with a cello quintet, and are joined by cellist Johannes Moser. The concert pairs contrasting cello quintets, one classical and one contemporary. The newer piece is a world premiere from Julia Wolfe, winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her oratorio Anthracite Fields. The classical offering is Franz Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major.
James “Saxsmo” Gates – Saturday, 8pm – After a sold-out show in 2013, Beyu Caffe brings back one of the most talented sax players on the East Coast.
Family Weekend Concert: Duke Music Ensembles – Saturday, 8-9:30pm – The Duke Wind Symphony, Duke Chorale and Duke Symphony Orchestra team up for a wonderful night of music in Duke Chapel.
Much Ado About Cheese 2016 – Sunday, 1-4pm – Sample food, drink and cheeses from different farmers, creameries and shops in the region. Featured vendors include: Durham Co-Op Market, Prodigal Farm, Paradox Farm Creamery, Caromont Farm, Goat Lady Dairy, Boxcarr Handmade Cheese, Orrman’s Cheese Shop, Fading D Farm, Holly Grove Farms, Piemonte Farm, Whole Foods Market and others. You’ll have the chance to purchase your favorites to bring home with you, and American Meltdown food truck will be on-site.
Southern Cinema Film Series – Sunday, 2pm – Co-sponsored by the Duke Screen/Society, “Junebug” Director Phil Morrison will introduce a screening of the film at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and take part in a Q&A afterwards.
‘Keeping the Vision Alive’ Second Annual Benefit Concert – Sunday, 6pm – NCCU Jazz Studies presents “Keeping the Vision Alive,” the second annual benefit concert, featuring Ellis Marsalis and Marcus Anderson as well as NCCU Jazz Ensemble and NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble at The Carolina Theatre. The proceeds will benefit the continuation of the NCCU Jazz Studies program.
Ciompi Concert No. 2 – Sunday, 7pm – For this all-Mozart performance at Baldwin Auditorium the ensemble joins a frequent collaborator, clarinetist Allan Ware, to perform one of Mozart’s most beloved works for one of the composer’s favorite instruments, the clarinet. Then, the Ciompi become the “orchestra” for the Piano Concerto No. 13, with Swiss pianist Olivier Cavé as soloist.
Beer and Hymns – Sunday, 7:30pm – Head to Fullsteam Brewery for a night of “good times, fellowship, nostalgia and more good times” led by Jesse James DeConto of local band The Pinkerton Raid.
Bill Engvall – Sunday, 7:30pm – Blue Collar Comedy is back as one of the top comedians in the country takes the stage at DPAC.
