“Hellbent Crown” – Through Friday, noon-6pm, and Saturday 2-5pm – Visit The Carrack Modern Art Gallery to view its new surrealism exhibit by Raleigh artist Michael Polomik. Listen to Polomik discuss his work during an Artist’s Talk Friday at 7pm. The exhibition will be on display until September 10.
Exhibition Opening – Thursday, 10am-9pm – The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University presents “Southern Accent: Seeking the American South in Contemporary Art.” More than 60 artists have contributed work that portrays the complex nature of the South by examining its social, political and cultural landscape. Tonight, join in a gin tasting with Cathead Distillery from Mississippi at 5:30pm, take a free Highlights tour at 6pm, and join in the conversation as UNC professor Bill Ferris discusses his new book, “The South in Color,” with “Southern Accent” artist and Duke professor Tom Rankin at 7pm.
Artist Talk, Opening Exhibit and Book Signing – Thursday, 4-6pm – Dr. Richard “Duke” Hagerty was in his second year of medical school at Duke University when he realized his passion of expressing his personal thoughts through artwork. Fast forward more than 40 years later and view his exhibition at Duke University Hospital until October 31.
Research Triangle Park Happy Hour – Thursday, 4:30-6:30pm- The Frontier hosts an evening of free beer, Wi-Fi and fun, including cornhole and music. Don’t forget to bring your tech gadgets!
Book Signing with Robin Kirk – Thursday, 7pm – One of Durham’s own authors will be signing copies of her first poetry collection – “Peculiar Motion,” which covers life themes from first love to coping with age – at The Regulator Bookshop.
Documentary Film Screening: Three Nights of Smyth Brothers Films – Thursday-Saturday, 8pm – Interested in documentaries? The Smyth Bros. present two of their own award-winning documentary films, as well as a new film they were commissioned to make for Moogfest 2016 at UNEXPOSED Microcinema. Witness their distinctive way of informing about the economic plight of workers from around the world while enjoying free PBR.
“Maccountant: An Adapatation of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth'” – Thursday-Saturday, 8pm – The Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern presents this version of Shakespeare’s classic set in 1963, which combines the world of “Macbeth” with a Wichita accounting office.
Clay Date Night – Friday, 7-9pm – Looking for an artistic night out? Put your creativity to work and bring your spouse or friend to the Durham Arts Council Clay Studio for an evening of pottery-making.
Bull City Rumble – Friday, 7pm, and Saturday, 11am-5pm – Ton Up NC hosts one of the best two-wheeled events in the South. Don’t miss out on hearing vintage scooters, motorcycles and fellow enthusiasts roar down the streets of downtown. Be your own judge at the bike show Saturday, located at the Historic Lucky Strike Tobacco Warehouses.
Elijah Balbed and the Jogo Project – Friday, 8-11pm — Jazz fans should stop by for this unique-sounding jazz-fusion band, which combines jazz, go-go and other styles at Beyu Caffe.
Bull City Drop Party – Friday, 10pm – Get your groove on at ReCity for a night of Hip Hop, Top 40 and EDM, as well as DJ Choice, DJ PDogg and DJ Praxis.
Salvation Army Cookout – Saturday, all day – The Salvation Army of Durham hosts its first Customer Appreciation Day to honor its loyal customers. Following the theme of “Shop First, Eat Later,” customers are encouraged to look around and then dive into a free hotdog cookout.
Labor Day Weekend Fashion Show Extravaganza – Saturday, 5-9pm – A fabulous evening of fashion, talent and fun while benefiting and raising awareness for cancer research at Durham Arts Council‘s PSI Theater.
Duke vs. N.C. Central University Football – Saturday, 6pm – The Blue Devils take on the Eagles in the Bull City Gridiron Classic at Wallace Wade Stadium. Unable to attend? The game is televised live by ESPN3.
Art of Cool Labor Day Cool Out – Saturday, 9pm– After his performance at the Art of Cool Festival a few months back, DJ Rich Medina returns to Durham to take the stage at The Pinhook.
Get Wild! National Wildlife Day – Sunday, 10am-noon – Take a family hike and learn about the native animals of the Horton Grove Nature Preserve.
Labor Day Food Truck Rodeo – Sunday, noon-4pm – Bring friends and family to this gathering of more than 50 different food trucks and local craft beer at Durham Central Park.
Featured Artist’s Reception – Sunday, 2-4pm – Join Liquidambar Gallery and Gifts for an artistic evening featuring Elaine O’Neil, a fiber collage artist, and John Mecham, a pottery artist.
Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tides – Sunday, 5:05pm, and Monday, 1:05pm – Watch one (or both!) of the final Durham Bulls games of the year as they take on the Norfolk Tides.
Duke Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert – Sunday, 6pm – Head out to the East Campus main quad at Duke to hear music from Broadway, popular movies, as well as patriotic pieces.
Beer & Hymns – Sunday, 7:30pm – The first Sunday of the month calls for free flowing beer and spiritual choruses! Jesse James DeConto of The Pinkerton Raid leads the group of hymn singers at Fullsteam Brewery. The event will be raising money for DurhamCares.
Labor Day Shrimp Boil and Oktoberfest Kickoff – Monday, noon — Motorco Music Hall‘s Parts & Labor starts serving up the eats at noon, with fresh N.C. shrimp dropping at 3pm, plus Paulaner Oktoberfest in liter and half-liter steins.
