Best events in
Downtown Durham

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21c Museum: Elevate Gallery Opening Reception

Today at 18:00

21c Museum Hotel Durham

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Durham Ghost Walk

Tomorrow 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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C/O 04 Turns 40!

Sat, Aug 1, 12:00 PM

Primrose Bar and Lounge

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Durham Geek and Grub Market (Wizard Edition)

Sun, Aug 23, 12:00 PM

Durham Armory

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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

Today at 18:00

21c Museum Hotel Durham

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Durham Ghost Walk

Tomorrow 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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C/O 04 Turns 40!

Sat, Aug 1, 12:00 PM

Primrose Bar and Lounge

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Durham Geek and Grub Market (Wizard Edition)

Sun, Aug 23, 12:00 PM

Durham Armory

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CHILL ACT EXPO · Durham

Sat, Aug 29, 11:00 AM

Durham Convention Center

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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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OWASP Top 10 for LLMs: The Practitioner Cut

Fri, Jul 24, 10:00 AM EDT

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HHS Industry Power Hour Focused on IHS Sponsored by: RELI Group

Thu, Jul 30, 12:05 PM EDT

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Boston Career Fair

Thu, Aug 6, 9:30 AM EDT

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How to Do a Venture Capital Financing!

Thu, Aug 6, 9:00 AM PDT

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Menopause & Mental Health

Thu, Aug 6, 10:00 AM GMT+1

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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch

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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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OWASP Top 10 for LLMs: The Practitioner Cut

Fri, Jul 24, 10:00 AM EDT

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HHS Industry Power Hour Focused on IHS Sponsored by: RELI Group

Thu, Jul 30, 12:05 PM EDT

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Boston Career Fair

Thu, Aug 6, 9:30 AM EDT

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How to Do a Venture Capital Financing!

Thu, Aug 6, 9:00 AM PDT

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Menopause & Mental Health

Thu, Aug 6, 10:00 AM GMT+1

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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch

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21c Museum: Elevate Gallery Opening Reception

Today at 18:00

21c Museum Hotel Durham

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Photo Show Opening - Reid Haithcock

Today at 18:00

Ment Beverage Co.

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Durham Ghost Walk

Tomorrow at 20:00

Fate & Folklore

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Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Durham

Tomorrow at 13:15

AllCPR Training Durham

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21c Museum: Elevate Gallery Opening Reception

Today at 18:00

21c Museum Hotel Durham

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Photo Show Opening - Reid Haithcock

Today at 18:00

Ment Beverage Co.

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Durham Ghost Walk

Tomorrow at 20:00

Fate & Folklore

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Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Durham

Tomorrow at 13:15

AllCPR Training Durham

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Fun d'Mental Trivia with Just Dave

Monday at 19:00 + 10 more

Ment Beverage Co.

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Intermediate Stained Glass: Experience Required, Fall Themes

Sat, Aug 8, 3:00 PM

Fusion Gallery & Classes

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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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Fun d'Mental Trivia with Just Dave

Monday at 19:00 + 10 more

Ment Beverage Co.

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Intermediate Stained Glass: Experience Required, Fall Themes

Sat, Aug 8, 3:00 PM

Fusion Gallery & Classes

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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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