Harris Wharf London Pop-Up Shop – Through Saturday – A full representation of the brand’s Fall/Winter collection with its clean, deconstructed jackets and coats made of fine wool and cashmere, will be at Vert & Vogue‘s Five Points location for one week only.
Black Wall Street: Homecoming – Through Friday – Created to celebrate the rich history and entrepreneurial spirit woven into the Durham tapestry, this three-day, city-wide event brings together founders, investors and the community to promote innovation and entrepreneurship within diverse, multicultural settings.
World Beer Festival Paint and Pour – Thursday, 6pm – Receive a two-hour guided painting instruction from a local Bull City Craft artist of an exclusive World Beer Festival canvas, with a Ponysaurus pint in hand on the brewery’s upper patio. Advance tickets required.
Free Highlights Tour with Nicholas Stoia – Thursday, 6pm – The assistant professor in Duke’s Department of Music connects blues music with the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University‘s “Southern Accent” exhibit.
Artist Talk and Book Signing – Thursday, 7pm – In conjunction with the Click! Triangle Photography Film Festival, 21c Museum Hotel hosts a series of photography-themed events throughout the month of October. Tonight, North Carolina artist Leah Sobsey, whose solo exhibition is currently on display at 21c, will give an artist talk followed by book signing of her new publication “Collections: Birds, Bones and Butterflies.” 21c will also host portfolio reviews and guided docent tours throughout the month of October.
Nicole Sarracco – Thursday, 7pm – The Raleigh author will be at The Regulator Bookshop for a spooky reading and book signing in celebration of her new book, “Ill-Mannered Ghosts: An Occasionally True Account of Hillbilly Stonehenge, Occult Cleaning Products, the Lady in the Picture, and the Bloodcurdling Tale of Crybaby Lane.”
Beauty From the Inside Out – Thursday, 7-8:30pm – It all starts at Happy + Hale Durham, where you’ll nosh on fall-inspired samples of healthy fuel like quinoa, butternut squash, acai, etc. At 7:20, get your meditation on at Yoga Off East, a neighborhood flow yoga studio located in the back of Happy + Hale. To round out the evening’s festivities, Jen Devlin, owner/designer of Vintage Home South, will introduce Beautycounter – a green-living, lifestyle brand with safe, high-performing personal care products – for you to sample the latest fall collection.
RENT – Thursday, 7:30pm; Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, 1pm and 6:30pm – This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production, stopping at DPAC. A re-imagining of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out.
Seasonal Beer Showcase – Friday, 4:30-8:30pm – In celebration of All About Beer Magazine‘s 21st anniversary of World Beer Festival Durham, this evening gathering at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park the night before the festival features six-ounce pours of seasonal beers from 20 breweries, plus live music, food and a commemorative glass.
Bruce Hillman – Friday, 7pm – The author will be at The Regulator Bookshop to discuss and sign copies of his new book, “A Plague on All Our Houses: Medical Intrigue, Hollywood, and the Discovery of AIDS,” in which he dissects the war of egos, money, academic power and Hollywood clout that advanced AIDS research even as it compromised the career of Dr. Michael Gottlieb, the scientist who discovered the disease. The book follows Dr. Gottlieb’s thoughts and actions, as well as his relationships with his patients, colleagues and family, during the first decade of the worldwide AIDS epidemic.
“Portrait of a Lion” – Friday 8-9pm – Unexposed Cinema‘s month-long celebration of experimental female filmmakers continues with this second screening featuring the likes of Maura Wendelken, Tânia Dinis, Maura Jasper and many more.
Blonde Redhead – Friday, 8pm – The independent rock band plays the entirety of their seminal 2004 album, “Misery is a Butterfly,” which emerged from Japanese frontwoman Kazu Makino’s experience of being nearly trampled to death by a horse. The band’s live performance of the album, augmented by selections from their catalog, at Duke Performances‘ Reynolds Industries Theater will feature Blonde Redhead and a full string section.
The Muse Masquerade – Friday, 8pm-midnight – Experience what many called Durham’s “party of the year” in 2015 at 21c Museum Hotel. Slip into character and for this second annual fundraiser for The Carrack complete with cabaret-style performers, the spontaneous creation of custom poems, unique art experiences, local musicians and DJs and interactive dance. All proceeds from ticket sales support 2017 operations of The Carrack.
Sketching in the Galleries – Saturday, 10am – Artist Bill Thelen presents a brief lesson and demonstration of ways to respond to art by sketching. Then you can try it out in the Nasher Museum‘s galleries! Drawing materials provided; you are welcome to bring your own, but note that pens, charcoal and wet media are not permitted in the galleries.
Pumpkin Patch Express – Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 12:30-4pm – Hop aboard Museum of Life & Science’s train to the museum’s on-site pumpkin patch, where visitors are invited to pick out the perfect pumpkin, run through the hay maze, dive into the corn crib, complete a couple crafts and more!
Ninth Street Sidewalk Sale – Saturday, 10am-6pm – Businesses will offer bargains on beer, books, clothing, collectibles, craft, jewelry, tuxedos, local art, pet supplies, beauty products and more. Companies include Barnes Supply Co., Bernard’s Formalwear, Blue Corn Cafe, Cotton Creek, Cozy, Dain’s Place, Dimensions Family School, Durham Cycles, Elmo’s Diner, Hunky Dory, Ninth Street Flowers, One World Market, The Regulator Bookshop, Vaguely Reminiscent, Vintage Home South, Wavelengths and Zola Craft Gallery.
Grand Opening and Car Show – Saturday, 11am-3pm – Attention car enthusiasts: This celebration of motor vehicles at Road Scholars‘ showroom includes the unveiling of the Road Scholars Cayman GTR and the Road Scholars 912 Outlaw. Car show trophies will be awarded for: best import, domestic, European and people’s choice, with a special appearance by Magnus Walker the Urban Outlaw. Food and drink will be provided.
Third Annual Bike-a-Bull-City – Saturday, 11:30am-4pm – There will be three rides leaving from Ponysaurus, as well as speakers and a food truck. 30-mile ride led by the Carolina Tarwheels, leaving from Ponysaurus at 11:30am; At 11:45am, 15-mile garage tour led by the Adventure Cyclists of Bull City, leaves from Bull Statue downtown; at noon, a five-mile history ride led by Dave Connelley of the Carolina Tarwheels, leaves from Ponysaurus.
World Beer Festival – Saturday, noon-4pm and 6-10pm – All About Beer Magazine presents the publication’s 21st annual festival at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park – a day of unlimited beer tastings with more than 250 varieties from breweries across the globe, as well as North Carolina beers, cask-conditioned beers from local brewers and a wide variety of traditional and experimental ciders in the a cider garden.
Kidcycle’s Fall 2016 Dollar Day Event – Saturday, 1-3pm – All items are $1 plus tax. 100% of the proceeds go to Diaper Bank of NC. Cash only.
Free Highlights Tour – Saturday, 2pm – Individuals, or groups of fewer than 10 people, may take a guided highlights tour of the Nasher Museum’s current exhibitions. Tours are free of charge with admission and last approximately one hour.
Grand Opening – Saturday, 2-5pm – The Durham Bike Co-op moved to Duke Park in the old Parks & Rec maintenance facility at 1612 Acadia during the summer of 2016. Drop in to mingle with other volunteers and visitors between 2-3:45pm, and meet Co-op board members and candidates in advance of the Oct. 24 election. Enjoy snacks, decorate your bike and participate in a family-friendly bike parade around the neighborhood at 4pm. The ride will end at a local watering hole. Costumes optional.
Grand Opening Celebration – Saturday, 2-6pm – Collective Wellness Holistic Healing Center hosts live music, a bounce house, food and drinks, chair massage, giveaways, demonstrations and information sessions where you can learn more about holistic healing and wellness. Prizes include discounted services and free massage, sauna, counseling services, acupuncture and more. Raffle to benefit Warrior Wellness Solutions.
The League of Upper Extremity Wrestling Women of Durham (LUEWWD) – Saturday, 7:30pm – The group holds its next arm wrestling fundraiser benefiting Partners for Youth Opportunity (PYO) – a Durham-based NGO serving youths by providing opportunities to connect, develop and contribute through mentoring, employment and academic support – at The Bar. Proceeds from the event will go toward PYO’s Girls Empowerment Project.
Belcea Quartet – Saturday, 8pm – An audience favorite at Duke Performances, the Belcea play one of the classics of chamber music, Shostakovich’s Eighth String Quartet, placed between two Schubert quartets at Baldwin Auditorium.
The Chick Corea Elektric Band – Saturday, 8pm – Featuring Dave Weckl, John Patitucci, Eric Marienthal and Frank Gambale, the famous keyboardist, composer and bandleader (the fourth most-nominated artist in Grammy Awards history with 63 nods, and 22 wins) takes the stage at The Carolina Theatre.
Party Illegal – Saturday, 9pm-2am – As always, The Pinhook presents a killer lineup of local DJs for its all-inclusive monthly dance party. This month’s Party Illegal welcomes Eli Cash, Treee City, Lady Fingers and NeatFreak, so get ready to dance till you drop.
Bull City Race Fest – Sunday, 7am – For this fourth annual event, presented by Quintiles, choose your race – half-marathon, five-mile or one-mile distance – and run from American Tobacco Campus through downtown and back to a post-race festival, complete with food trucks, a beer garden, kids’ zone and entertainment, on the lawn next to the Durham Performing Arts Center. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Durham.
Trinity Park Home Tour – Sunday, 11am-5pm – Homes of all sizes and styles throughout Trinity Park will be open to tour. The Street Festival, inaugurated in 2014, will be in full swing on Watts Street between Trinity and Minerva. Come out and take a look at the vendors and artists who will have booths there. There will be food trucks and an ice cream truck. Tickets are available online and may also be purchased at Morgan Imports, The Regulator and Classic Treasures.
Southpoint Animal Hospital Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, 1-3pm – This community event is pet-friendly. Celebrate your past and present furry friends with other pet lovers, and enjoy food, drinks, music, vendors and raffles.
Mary Parry – Sunday, 2pm – The local author will read and discuss her debut children’s book, “Sadie McGrady Runs for President,” at The Regulator Bookshop. The League of Women Voters will have a voting information table at the event.
Nasher Reads: Southern Author Series – Sunday, 2pm – Join Nasher Museum staff for a group discussion of “A Home on the Field,” by Paul Cuadros, a story of Latino immigrants in Siler City, N.C., and a soccer team that inspires hope for rural America. Portions of the conversation will take place in the exhibition “Southern Accent: Seeking the South in Contemporary Art.” Visitors are encouraged, but not required, to read the book prior to discussions; they are available for purchase in the Nasher Museum Store.
Girls Rock NC’s Fall Festival – Sunday, 2-10pm – A celebration of Girls ROCKtober at Shared Visions Retreat Center at the Old Murphey School, this is a full day of carnival games, an instrument petting zoo, make-and-take tables, food trucks, beer, music, prizes, a bounce house and a rowdy square dance courtesy of The Five Points Rounders and Anna Lena Phillps Bell. Support Girls Rock NC and experience a day of community-building complete with hay bales, hot cider, bingo and more.
Admission is free, with a goal of raising $5,000 in donations to keep year-round programming for girls and youth of marginalized genders accessible for everyone!
Henry Rollins – Sunday, 7pm – The Henry Rollins Spoken Word Tour stops at The Carolina Theatre for a mix of timely commentary on the current state of politics with anecdotes on his latest L.A. experiences to perspective gained from his extensive world travels. Always wanting to present fans with the best possible experience, Rollins’ live talking shows are known for their energy, wit, anger and humor.
