Black Wall Street Homecoming – Thursday and Friday – Panels, lectures and networking opportunities for professionals, students, start-ups, venture capitalists, local business owners/investors and more. Coinciding with North Carolina Central University’s 2015 Homecoming, this event series is a commemoration of Durham’s historic Black Wall Street and a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit that makes Durham great. Various downtown locations; 919-598-0908
Stand for Lemurs – Thursday – The island of Madagascar only has 10% of its natural vegetation remaining. On World Lemur Day, October 29, the Duke Lemur Center asks supporters to donate $10 to preserving that habitat with a “Show us your Ten!” post or tweet. Take a picture of those primate toes and add the hashtag #StandforLemurs to let everyone know you gave your $10 to promote lemur awareness, science and conservation! You can pledge your $10 gift online or text “Give 15569” to 80088 on your mobile phone (Message and data rates may apply. Only works for US mobile phones.) Show everyone you love lemurs!
WNCU’s The Measure of Everyday Life Listening Party – Thursday, 7:45am – The public radio show covers stories from social science. Join show host, Brian Southwell, and guest, Jamie Guillory, for a discussion on mobile technology and health. Bean Traders, 105 W. N.C. Hwy. 54, Ste. 249; Free
Collections Come to Light – Thursday, 3-5pm – A special afternoon to combine the love for art, photography, horticulture and landscapes. Curators guide the group through several of the new galleries at the Nasher Museum, followed by activities at Duke Gardens. The New Galleries: A Collection Come to Light is a comprehensive and dynamic reinstallation of the Nasher Museum’s collection. This event will focus on an installation of Ansel Adams photography and galleries featuring European art. At Duke Gardens, you have a choice between a photography walk, emphasizing the techniques of Ansel Adams, or a garden design walk that translates design strategies from paintings into the landscape with ideas you can use in your own gardens. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr., and Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.; $15; 919-668-1707
Halloween Happy Hour – Thursday, 5:30pm – Get into your spookiest costume and come mingle. Beverages will be provided for moms and dads, and there will be fun activities for the little ones. Bring a treat or snack to share. nido durham, 902 Broad St.; Free
Trunk or Treat – Thursday, 6:30pm – Bring a couple of bags of candy to share for this annual family event, and make sure your little ghosts and goblins are dressed in their Halloween best! Kids will get to visit ghoulishly decorated trunks and fill their bags with sweet treats. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free admission
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play – Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 7:30pm, and Saturday, 2pm – In the aftermath of a civilization-ending apocalypse, survivors huddled around a campfire entertain each other by remembering and re-telling a classic episode of The Simpsons. And over the following decades, that story transforms into something rich and strange – and yet strangely familiar. From visionary playwright Anne Washburn, a comically Homeric epic about the power of theater and the resilience of the human spirit. Directed by Jeff Storer. Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St.; $12-$20; 919-682-3343
Imani Winds featuring The Fisk Jubilee Singers – Thursday, 8pm – The quintet is joined by the 16-voice a capella group to perform spirituals dedicated to the life and legacy of Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, Duke professor and African-American history scholar, Dr. John Hope Franklin. Baldwin Auditorium, 1336 Campus Dr.; $15-$42; 919-684-4444
Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event – Friday, 10am-6pm, and Saturday, 10am-5pm – For all those interested in anything to do with woodworking, Liberty Arts woodworker John Parkinson will be giving demonstrations along with Elia Bizzarri, an Orange County woodworker. Liberty Arts Studio and Foundry, 923 Franklin St.; Free admission
Haunted Hike with CLAWS – Friday, 7-10pm – Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to experience the park after dark. Explore the ¼-mile paved trail and discover what tricks and treats await. Wildlife educators from CLAWS will be stationed along the trail with their owls, ravens and hawks. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way, Rougemont
An Exploration of Prime Numbers – Friday, 7 – 10 pm – Blending sound installation and visual experience, Merge Records Production Manager James Cartwright’s audio-visual exhibition presents the odd numeric cornerstones through the mid-century traditions of minimalist music and proto-digital art. The Carrack, 111 W Parrish St.; Free; 919-294-8605
The Reunion: Faith Evans and Mase – Friday, 8pm – North Carolina Central University’s homecoming week heats up with The Reunion featuring multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, arranger and record producer Faith Evans, Puff Daddy’s favorite sidekick Mase, Total, Carl Thomas and Black Rob. The concert is presented by The DOME Group, LLC and is a special tribute to NCCU’s own Mike City. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.; $50; 919-680-2787
10th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, 8am-noon – The vibrant, thriving market of more than 50 juried artists celebrates 10 years with artist demos for glass beads, leather tooling, Mexican bead art, spoon carving, book binding and rug making; music; door prizes; and balloon animals for the kiddos. Durham Craft Market, 501 Foster St.; Free admission
Pumpkin Patch Express — Saturday, train times vary — Celebrate fall with a train ride to the museum’s pumpkin patch, where the kiddos can pick out the perfect pumpkin to decorate and take home. Crafts and carnival games spice up the pumpkin adventure. Then, return to the station and continue the day exploring the rest of the museum and its exhibits. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.; $12, plus museum admission; 919-220-5429
Great Create Race – Saturday, 11am-3pm – Folks are dressing up, creating fun, human-powered contraptions and racing them. There will be an all-day costume make-and-take (just $5!), kids games and free kids race, a DJ and food truck. The event wraps up with a costume parade with the Bulltown Strutters. If you missed registering a team, come and cheer on the racers! The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd.; Donations encouraged; 919-682-2751
Barktoberfest – Saturday, 2-5pm – The Coalition to Unchain Dogs fundraising event features contests for pets and their people, including Best Pet Costume, Best Pet Trick, Pet/Human Kissing contest and Pet/Human Lookalike contest. The contest will feature celebrity judges including Durham’s Mayor Bill Bell, WRAL’s Laura Leslie, former IndyWeek Editor and freelance journalist Lisa Sorg, APS of Durham’s Executive Director Shafonda Davis and Coalition volunteer Lezley Two Bear. There will also be games for humans, raffle items, tables from local vendors, and food and beer from local businesses. Money raised goes to help families in need hold on to their canine companions. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free admission, tickets (for activities and drinks) are $1
Hallow-Eno – Saturday, 6-9pm – Geared to children ages 12 and younger, the day features activities such as campfire stories and songs; hayrides, treats, performances, face painting and creative activities. West Point on the Eno, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd.; Free; 919-560-4355
Treatbag – Saturday, 9-11pm – An interactive haunted theater experience and fundraiser for Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern that has been dubbed “bizarre and amazing.” Ponysaurus Brewery, 219 Hood St.; $10 suggested donation; 978-482-7701
Halloween V – Saturday, 9pm – The fifth annual Halloween celebration features Forge, Shahzad and Birdgherl with the “Monster of Ceremonies,” The Real Laww. Costumes will be juged at 11pm, with a first prize of $100. Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Ave.; $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Food Truck Rodeo – Sunday, noon-4pm – Bring friends and family to the legendary gathering of 50 food trucks, local craft beer vendors and live music from Afro-Brazilian band Caique Vidal & Batuque. The nonprofit partner for this rodeo is Farmer Foodshare, who will have an “Eat Your Zip Code” trivia game, veggie face painting and arts/crafts table for the kids. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.; Free admission; 919-794-8194
Día De Los Muertos – Sunday, noon-8pm – A buffet of mouthwatering and unique Latin American dishes as well as live music, children’s activities and more family fun. There will be a cash bar with drink specials. A portion of proceeds from ticket purchases will go to Duke Medicine Orchestra. Mesa Latin Kitchen, 2701 Hillsborough Rd.; $17/person ($30 for two adult tickets), $10/child, children ages 5 and younger free; 919-973-2717
