Best events in
Downtown Durham

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21c Museum: Elevate Gallery Opening Reception

Tomorrow at 18:00

21c Museum Hotel Durham

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Durham Ghost Walk

Saturday at 20:00

Fate & Folklore

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Christmas in July Market

Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM

103 W Main St

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Welcome to Camp Dreadful

Sun, Jul 26, 12:00 PM

123 Market St

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The Cat’s Meow: A Hello Kitty Themed Drag Show

Sun, Jul 26, 8:00 PM

Arcana Bar and Lounge

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Soundmates

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00 PM

Durham Art Guild

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C/O 04 Turns 40!

Sat, Aug 1, 12:00 PM

Primrose Bar and Lounge

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CHILL ACT EXPO · Durham

Sat, Aug 29, 11:00 AM

Durham Convention Center

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21c Museum: Elevate Gallery Opening Reception

Tomorrow at 18:00

21c Museum Hotel Durham

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Durham Ghost Walk

Saturday at 20:00

Fate & Folklore

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Christmas in July Market

Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM

103 W Main St

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Welcome to Camp Dreadful

Sun, Jul 26, 12:00 PM

123 Market St

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The Cat’s Meow: A Hello Kitty Themed Drag Show

Sun, Jul 26, 8:00 PM

Arcana Bar and Lounge

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Soundmates

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00 PM

Durham Art Guild

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C/O 04 Turns 40!

Sat, Aug 1, 12:00 PM

Primrose Bar and Lounge

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CHILL ACT EXPO · Durham

Sat, Aug 29, 11:00 AM

Durham Convention Center

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ADHD Through the Lifespan

Today at 19:00 GMT+1

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Maximizing the Impact of Mind and Body Interventions Using Adaptation

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Cognitive Wellness and Mental Health

Thu, Jul 23, 12:00 PM CDT

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AI Tech Conference 2026

Thu, Jul 23, 5:00 PM MDT

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San Diego Career Fair

Mon, Jul 27, 9:30 AM PDT

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Lunchtime Masterclass Series (online): Leading AI Transformation

Tue, Jul 28, 12:00 PM GMT+10

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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch

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How to Become a TEDx Speaker!

Fri, Sep 25, 12:00 PM PDT

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ADHD Through the Lifespan

Today at 19:00 GMT+1

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Maximizing the Impact of Mind and Body Interventions Using Adaptation

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Cognitive Wellness and Mental Health

Thu, Jul 23, 12:00 PM CDT

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AI Tech Conference 2026

Thu, Jul 23, 5:00 PM MDT

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San Diego Career Fair

Mon, Jul 27, 9:30 AM PDT

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Lunchtime Masterclass Series (online): Leading AI Transformation

Tue, Jul 28, 12:00 PM GMT+10

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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch

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How to Become a TEDx Speaker!

Fri, Sep 25, 12:00 PM PDT

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This Weekend

21c Museum: Elevate Gallery Opening Reception

Tomorrow at 18:00

21c Museum Hotel Durham

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Photo Show Opening - Reid Haithcock

Tomorrow at 18:00

Ment Beverage Co.

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Durham North Carolina Scavenger Hunt: Bricks, Bulls & Beauty

Tomorrow at 16:00 + 30 more

211 W Parrish St

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BLS CPR Classes & AED Training Durham-CPRCertificationDurham.com

Saturday at 10:00

CPR Certification Durham

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AHA BLS CPR and AED Class in Durham

Saturday at 09:00

433 W Main St

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Durham Ghost Walk

Saturday at 20:00

Fate & Folklore

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Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Durham

Saturday at 13:15

AllCPR Training Durham

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UNCORKED @ Eve | 1/2 Price Wine Bottle Nites

Sunday at 15:00

Eve Botanical Lounge

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21c Museum: Elevate Gallery Opening Reception

Tomorrow at 18:00

21c Museum Hotel Durham

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Photo Show Opening - Reid Haithcock

Tomorrow at 18:00

Ment Beverage Co.

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Durham North Carolina Scavenger Hunt: Bricks, Bulls & Beauty

Tomorrow at 16:00 + 30 more

211 W Parrish St

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BLS CPR Classes & AED Training Durham-CPRCertificationDurham.com

Saturday at 10:00

CPR Certification Durham

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AHA BLS CPR and AED Class in Durham

Saturday at 09:00

433 W Main St

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Durham Ghost Walk

Saturday at 20:00

Fate & Folklore

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Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Durham

Saturday at 13:15

AllCPR Training Durham

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UNCORKED @ Eve | 1/2 Price Wine Bottle Nites

Sunday at 15:00

Eve Botanical Lounge

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Hobbies & Special Interest events

Beginner Fused and Stained Glass Votives

Today at 14:00 + 1 more

Fusion Gallery & Classes

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Fun d'Mental Trivia with Just Dave

Monday at 19:00 + 10 more

Ment Beverage Co.

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Durham, NC Bead Show! August 15-16, 2026

Sat, Aug 15, 10:00 AM

Durham Convention Center

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NC Comicon 2026

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM

Durham Convention Center

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Beginner Fused and Stained Glass Votives

Today at 14:00 + 1 more

Fusion Gallery & Classes

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Fun d'Mental Trivia with Just Dave

Monday at 19:00 + 10 more

Ment Beverage Co.

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Durham, NC Bead Show! August 15-16, 2026

Sat, Aug 15, 10:00 AM

Durham Convention Center

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NC Comicon 2026

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM

Durham Convention Center

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