Hopslam & Sexual Chocolate Draft Release – Thursday, 5-11pm – Sam’s Bottle Shop will be tapping into two beers from two breweries – Sexual Chocolate and Hopslam! Bring friends! Plus, enjoy free samples of Sexual Chocolate Stout cupcakes from Smallcakes! Sam’s Bottle Shop, 1112 W. N.C. Hwy. 54; 919-973-2489
9th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser – Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm – Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD) hosts this event, presented this year by United Therapeutics, to raise much-needed funds to help UMD serve more than 241,000 meals a year to those in need. Attendees get to sample soups prepared by more than a dozen local restaurants and can vote for their favorite. The light dinner of soup is a reminder that many people in Durham do not have enough to eat. Local artists and artisans have donated their talents to create 800+ hand-crafted bowls for attendees to pick and take home. There is also a panel of celebrity judges who vote, and the evening will feature live jazz music from Moment’s Notice. The hosts of The Lowdown Show, Matthew and Tracey Coppedge, will emcee the event. Last year’s Empty Bowls event raised over $66,708. This year the goal is to raise $80,000. Durham Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan St.; $20-$100
Spanish Wine Tasting with Estella Oncines from Cellars La Vinyeta – Thursday, 6-8pm – Enjoy a flight of three wines during a fun and informative tasting from this dynamic young estate located in Emporda, Spain. Rx Wine Lab, Golden Belt, 807 E. Main St.; $12
Kidcycle Spring Consignment Sale – Friday and Saturday, 10am-8pm, and Sunday, noon-6pm – This sale is only held twice a year, so come and browse quality clothes, shoes, books, videos, toys, bikes, maternity and nursing items, strollers and all things baby, kids and maternity! Kidcycle, Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.; Free admission; 919-886-6412
21st Annual Sweet Arts Art Auction And Fundraiser – Friday, 7-10pm – The major annual fundraiser for the Durham Art Guild, this event will feature a live and silent auction of artwork as well as non-art goodies, experiences and more. Wear your reddest red, enjoy libations including Fullsteam beer and delectable savory and sweet treats courtesy of Six Plates Wine Bar and Sweet Jane’s Bakery. Enjoy live, local music and sweet and savory treats provided by favored area restaurants in the SunTrust Gallery to support the nonprofit, member-driven organization, which operates with the primary goal of featuring the work of regional artists. SunTrust Gallery, Durham Art Guild, 120 Morris St.; $30-$35; 919-560-2713
Vladimir Feltsman – Friday, 8pm – The virtuoso pianist performs sonatas by Haydn and Shubert and ends with Mussorgsky’s masterful Pictures at an Exhibition, in which the composer renders, in music, a friend’s exhibition of drawings and paintings from St. Petersburg. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15-$38; 919-684-4444
Blowouts for Success – Saturday, 9am-6pm, and Sunday, 11am-6pm – Receive a specialty blow-out with a complimentary customized conditioning treatment with the donation of a gently loved handbag. All handbags will be donated to Dress for Success of the Triangle. 140 Salon, 737 Ninth St., Ste. 250; $15; 919-246-4600
22nd Annual Home Buyers Fair – Saturday, 10am-5pm – Sponsored by the Durham Regional Association of Realtors and the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties, this fair features home ownership information, giveaways, mortgage lenders, new home communities and related suppliers. It’s all designed to help you navigate today’s real estate market with confidence and peace of mind. The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Rd.; Free; 919-403-2117
Durham Bulls Fan Fest – Saturday, noon-3pm – Fans will have exclusive access to one of the most celebrated ballparks in Minor League Baseball. Take batting practice and play catch on the field. The box office will be open during the event, selling tickets for individual games including Opening Day on April 15 and the Fourth of July. By purchasing at least one ticket to a 2015 regular season Bulls game at Fan Fest, fans will get a free lunch at the event. Other events scheduled include: Wool E. Bull posing for pictures and signing autographs; up to 75% off select merchandise in the Ballpark Corner Store; full range of inflatables; and more! Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St.; Free admission
Durham Patchwork Mini-Market – Saturday, noon-4pm – A monthly market local makers and vintage vendors who come together to create a unique shopping experience with a diverse selection of high-quality and original goods. Fullsteam Brewery, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; Free admission
Duke vs. Carolina: The Blue Blood Rivalry – Saturday, 3-11pm – Bring your family and friends to experience a great basketball fan zone when Duke meets at Carolina for their final matchup of the 2014-2015 season, featuring former player celebrities, including: Bryn Renner, Phil Ford, Dereck Whittenburg, Gene Banks, Ross Cockrell, Chuckie Brown, Marty Hensley, Jeff Denny and Dwayne Ballen (Event MC). Watch the award-winning documentary film Duke/Carolina Blue Blood Rivalry and enjoy free admission to see the Carolina/Duke game on the big screen at 9pm. Northgate Stadium 10 Theaters, 1058 W. Club Blvd.; $10-$90; 919-219-3753
J.D. Souther and Carrie Rodriguez – Saturday, 8pm – The celebrated pair of Texas-born singer-songwriters share a double-bill in this concert. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15-$38; 919-684-4444
Food Truck Rodeo – Sunday, noon-4pm – Fifty local food trucks, local beer, the return of the PitchBlak Brass Band, plus free baby tree seedlings and master gardener advice from nonprofit partner, Keep Durham Beautiful. Bring folding chairs, blankets, family and friends. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free admission; 919-794-8194
Nasher Wedding Studio – Sunday, 2-4pm – An open house showcasing the Nasher Museum as a wedding venue and providing attendees with information and inspiration for their special day. Highlights of the afternoon include: Modern trends in wedding photography with Jennifer Kidd of Kidd Photography; Wedding event design panel, including: Terri Watson of Get Lit Special Event Lighting and Design, Morgan Montgomery of Paisley and Jade event rentals, Jenna Olender of Southern Bride and Groom magazine and Rachael Price of Tre Bella Bridal and Flowers; Details, photos and menus from weddings at the Nasher Museum; meeting all of the Nasher Museum’s exclusive caterers. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.; 919-684-3321
Third Annual Bull City Food and Beer Experience – Sunday, 4pm – DPAC, Sam’s Quick Shop and Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom co-host this event with food samplings from 30 of Durham’s finest restaurants and beer tastings from 50 breweries. Proceeds benefit the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $75+; 919-680-2787
