Durham Happenings: January 2024
Another year around the sun. 2024 is upon us. Can you believe it? The past few years have been crazy, to say the least, so, hopefully, this year will bestow whatever it is you want and/or need. The end of 2023 was chock full of events – January less so with businesses and organizations taking the time to rest and recharge to get ready for the remainder of the year. I hope you, dear readers, take the time to do the same. Remember that rest is extremely important! Nevertheless, if you do have the energy and the time, there are always things happening in the Bull City.
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Join in to celebrate the last day of Kwanzaa and the birthdate of African American Dance Ensemble founder – Dr. Charles “Chuck” Davis. There will be food, entertainment, and vendors for all. Doors open at noon and performances begin at 2pm. There will also be a canned food and toiletry collection where items will be donated to the Urban Ministries of Durham.
Kick off the new year with a unique adventure that blends history and nature! Join ECWA (Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association) on New Year’s Day for a nature walk that will explore the history of Pearl Mill Nature Preserve. Start 2024 off with your friends and family outside while reflecting on the past. Free with pre-registration.
January 1, 2024, 2pm: Eno River First Day Hike at Eno River State Park (6101 Cole Mill Rd. Durham)
Start the New Year outdoors! The hikes are open to the public and will begin at the large picnic shelter located at the Fews Ford Access in Eno River State Park. There will be 2.6-mile and 4.4-mile hike options available, and those new to hiking are welcome to join. The Eno River Association will also be providing hot cocoa for participants. Free but pre-registration required.
Feelin sober-curious? Lookin for those “tomorrow-friendly” beverages? No matter what you call it, Beer Study has expand their NA portfolio to help sift through the NA drinks of the world to find the very best.
1/5 Friday – Groovewagon Cali-Sober Beverages out of Raleigh, NC
1/11 Thursday – Untitled Art. NA Beer & THC/CBD teas out of WI
1/12 Friday – Cali-Sober Beverages with Grapevine Distro
1/18 Thursday – Devil’s Foot Craft Beverage out of Asheville, NC
1/25 Thursday – Cümulo Plant Based Beverage (created by Resident Culture)
Free dance lesson w/ Hayley at 7:30 p.m. A local group of seasoned pros swinging hard in the 1940–1960 era of swing, jump, jive, rhythm and blues and Blue Note era jazz.
Cars and Coffee Morrisville is a FREE event for all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. This event takes place on the first Saturday of the month year round!
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A discussion and signing event with author Dr.Tonia Reaves of her new book “Sufficient Grace Reflections: A Collection of Holy Spirit Inspired Poems.” Coffee, and Tea will be served.
Join Durham County Library for a special discussion with Dr. Candis Watts Smith and Dr. Blair LM Kelley about Kelley’s new book Black Folk: The Roots Of The Black Working Class. Connecting the everyday, lived experience of working black people to wider discussions of the American working class, Black Folk argues that the history of the Black working class provides a crucial model of how we should engage a wider swath of Americans citizens in informed citizenship. Black Folk was awarded a 2020 Creative Nonfiction Grant by the Whiting Foundation. Registration required.
Singers of New and Ancient Music (SONAM) is a chorus committed to creating high-quality sacred and secular music and giving back to the community. Enjoy a winter concert of music about light and gifts for the Epiphany season. Donations are accepted at the door in lieu of tickets. All proceeds benefit the work of Durham Tech’s Mobile Health Lab, which provides health services to underserved neighborhoods in Durham and Orange Counties. Music by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Victoria, Woo, Gjeilo, and more!
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“The Women” (1939) imagines a world of nothing but–where perpetual scheming and gossiping dominate, and even a virtuous wife must eventually stain her nails “jungle red.” There were supposedly over 130 speaking parts, all for women, books only by women authors; photographs, artworks, even the animals in the film were all female. As icing on the cake, there is a Technicolor Adrian fashion show, not to be missed on the big screen. $10 tickets.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Durham, NC. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Hayti Heritage Center under the gentle glow of candlelight. Performances at 6pm and 9:30pm. Tickets are between $28 and $60.
On Durham Community days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham residency to get in free; each adult can bring up to five children. Guests without current proof of residency will need to pay for tickets at check-in.
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Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting an MLK Day event that will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life, including visual art displays, open mic poetry, community discussions, arts and crafts projects, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Every year on MLK Day, Book Harvest celebrates the power of community and the big dream of books and literacy for all kids with their biggest event of the year: Dream Big! The celebration is part book drive, part volunteer event, part community partner fair, part festival, and all party and fun!
The Durham County Solid Waste Division is hosting a community meeting regarding the renovation of the Redwood Convenience Site. Residents who use this site are welcome to drop in between 5 PM and 7 PM to provide feedback on the renovation plans.
January 19, 2024, 6-9pm: Third Friday Art Walk at Golden Belt (800 Taylor St. Durham)
Join our studio artists and Durham Art Guild gallery for a festive monthly art show and sale at Golden Belt. Now part of the Durham “Bullpen” Social District, drinks from participating bars and restaurants are allowed in the studios (at the artists’ discretion, of course!).
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January 22-28, 2024: Triangle Restaurant Week (all over the Triangle)
During TRW, participating restaurants offer special three-course menu options and fixed pricing, a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the area’s finest cuisine! No reservations, tickets or passes required.
Pricing for the event is $15 for a 3-course lunch, and $25 -$50 for a 2-3 – course dinner. Price is for each person and does not include beverages, tax or gratuity.
January 23, 2024, 12-1pm: Rooftop Yoga at Durham County Main Library (300 N Roxboro St, Durham)
This series will be held outside on the 4th floor terrace. Registration required.
Need a break from your hectic schedule? Release the stress of your day with Rooftop Gentle Yoga at Main Library – Nicole Varnado, RYT-200, is offering this 6-week series of gentle flow yoga for adults on Tuesdays! Classes are accessible to all-comers, and will include guided meditation, breathwork, movement, and yoga philosophy. Please bring a yoga mat or towel for class (we have a few available if you do not have one), and wear ‘moveable’ clothes. If you bring a reusable water bottle, you can refill it at one of the filling stations in the library.
While it can be chilly this time of year, the terrace does get full sun. If class must be relocated due to weather, registrants will be notified by email.
Welcome to Center Stage: The Wavemakers Series, a groundbreaking performance series curated by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rissi Palmer, dedicated to celebrating diverse voices and uncovering your next favorite artists. Presented by the Carolina Theatre of Durham, this innovative series spotlights emerging talents from a myriad of backgrounds, promising an eclectic mix of musical genres and exceptional artistry. Center Stage isn’t just a concert series—it’s a dynamic experience that blends the lines between interview and concert in a seamless journey with the artist and their craft.
Nathaniel Gumbs, Director of Chapel Music at Yale University, has performed throughout the United States and abroad. Prior to his position at Yale, he served as Director of Music and Arts and Church Organist at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2017, The Diapason magazine recognized him as one of “20 outstanding organists under the age of 30.” His recital will include music by Buxtehude, Bach, Mendelssohn, Hailstork, and others, on the Flentrop organ. Free!
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