A Guide to Durham’s Recurring Events: Trivia, Dancing, Yoga & More
One of the hardest parts about moving to a new city is finding where you belong. In my May blog, I shared an array of local influencers to guide you to new communities in Durham where you can feel connected. Now, I thought I’d share a list of recurring events across town where you can meet up every month or week with like-minded folks and become a regular, you know, like in Cheers! From weekly trivia to dancing, book club to brunch, running and yoga, find a place where your interests can flourish and you can make new friends, too. Be sure to check with each venue before venturing out as sometimes calendars change.
Trivia
Challenge your mind while enjoying a drink, a bite, and some good company at one of Durham’s many recurring trivia nights. Most locations offer weekly trivia, with some that are only once a month (marked as such).
Sunday
- Durty Bull 2 – 4pm (206 Broadway St, Suite 104, 27701)
– Hammered Trivia with weekly food truck rotation
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Monday
- Durty Bull 7 – 8pm every other Monday (206 Broadway St, Suite 104, 27701) :
– Music trivia with Meg - Ponysaurus 6:30 – 8:30pm (219 Hood St, 27701)
– Geeks Who Drink host with Pony’s pizzeria open as well
Tuesday
- Boxyard 6 – 8pm on the first Tuesday of the month (900 Park Offices Dr, 27709)
– Hammered Trivia with food and drinks available from Boxyard vendors - Durham Food Hall 6:30 – 8:30pm (530 Foster St, 27701):
– Top Shelf Trivia with food and drink specials from DFH vendors - DSSOLVR Durham 7pm (630 Rigsbee Ave, 27701):
– Not Rocket Science Trivia - Gizmo BrewWorks Durham 7 – 9pm (3109 Shannon Rd, Ste 201, 27707)
– Hammered Trivia with Gizmo gift cards as prizes for winning teams - Flying Bull Beer Company 7:30pm (752 Ninth St, 27705)
– Trivia with Joel and Anna (will return in the Fall)
Wednesday
- Der Nachbar Bottleshop and Taps 7 – 8:30pm (4916 Hillsborough Rd, Ste A, 27705): 7 – 8:30pm
- The Glass Jug Beer Lab RTP 6:30 – 8:30pm (5410 NC 55, Suite V, 27713)
– Trivia Night with Pickle with Glass Jug gift cards as prizes for winning teams - Hi-Wire Brewing Durham 7 – 9pm (800 Taylor St, 27701)
– Hammered Trivia with Hi-Wire gift cards as prizes for winning teams - Mystic Farm and Distillery 7 – 9pm (doors open at 6pm) (1413 Stallings Rd, 27703)
– Challenge Entertainment; $10 tickets, which include a cocktail - West 94 th St Pub 8pm (4711 Hope Valley Rd, Ste 6C, 27707)
– Hammered Trivia
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Thursday
- Durty Bull 7 – 9pm (206 Broadway St, Ste 104, 27701)
– Trivia with Nick Parker - Bull City Ciderworks 7 – 9pm (305 S Roxboro St, 27701)
– TP Trivia Masters with social media bonus questions and rotating food truck - Fullsteam Brewery 8 – 10pm (726 Rigsbee Ave, 27701)
– Trivia with Arturo - Growler Grlz 7pm (4810 Hope Valley Rd, Ste 110, 27707)
- Unscripted Durham 7 – 9pm on the second Thursday of the month (202 Corcoran St, 27701)
– Music Trivia with Jorden the DJ; beer and wing specials at the bar - Aperitif 7 – 9pm (3105 Shannon Rd, Ste 203, 27707)
– Hammered Trivia with gift card prizes for winning teams - ZincHouse Winery and Brewery 7 – 9:30pm on the second Thursday of the month (6225 Wake Forest Hwy, 27703)
– Hammered Trivia with prizes for winning teams
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Music Bingo
Spice up your bingo game with a little musical influence. Music bingo blends the traditional bingo card with song titles, so when you hear a song played by the host, you mark off that spot on your card. Will it end in a singalong? Yes*! (*results not guaranteed, but greatly encouraged)
Monday
- Gizmo BrewWorks Durham 7 – 9pm (3109 Shannon Rd, Ste 201, 27707)
– Music Bingo with Jimmy; 21 free drink tickets as prizes for winners of each round
Tuesday
- The Glass Jug Beer Lab Downtown 6 – 8pm (545 Foster St, Ste 10, 27701)
– Two rounds with multiple winners; 1 free card plus second free if post on social media
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Wednesday
- DSSOLVR Durham 7 – 9pm (630 Rigsbee Ave, 27701)
– Boombox Inferno Music Bingo with beer tokens and gift card prizes - The Tavern (1900 W Markham Ave, 27705): 8:30pm
Thursday
- Hi-Wire Brewing Durham (800 Taylor St, 27701): 7 – 9pm
– King Trivia with digital bingo cards on your phone
Karaoke
Sing til your heart’s content, or at least til the next person’s turn at the mic. Regular karaoke spots lend themselves to moments of glory for those blessed with golden pipes and minutes of hilarity for the rest of us who just like to belt out our favorite tunes. Find your singalong home at one of these regular karaoke spots in Durham. Pro tip: check with the venue before going since
Monday
- The House Restaurant 8:30 – 11:45pm(4310 S Miami Blvd, 27703)
– Kingdem Karaoke hosted by DJ RNB; free RSVP with $50 premium VIP booths and hookah available
Tuesday
- The House Restaurant 8:30 – 11:45pm(4310 S Miami Blvd, 27703)
– Hosted by DJ Travis Gales; free RSVP with $50 premium VIP booths and hookah available
Wednesday
- Maverick’s Smokehouse and Taproom 7pm (900 W Main St, 27701)
- Moon Dog Meadery 8 – 11pm (1104 Broad St, Ste C, 27705)
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Thursday
- The Tavern 9:30 pm – 1:30am (1900 W Markham Ave, 27705)
- Bralie’s Sports Bar and Grill evening (1725 Carpenter Fletcher Rd, 27713)
– Dive bar vibes with drink specials and bar food - Annexe 9pm – 1am on 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays of the month (105 S Mangum St, 27701)
Friday
- Flying Beer Bull Company 9pm – will return in the Fall (752 Ninth St, 27705)
- West 94 th St Pub 10pm (4711 Hope Valley Rd, 27707)
Saturday
- Rubies on Five Points 9pm on 1 st Saturday of the month (347B W Main St, 27701)
-Live band karaoke with Blind Tigers
Monthly
- Congress Social Bar each month at various dates/times; call for details (471 S Driver St, 27703)
– Live piano karaoke with musician Chad Evans, aka Drozart
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Board Games
Sometimes you just need another person or few to join in a rousing evening board game. Or perhaps you’ve played all the games from your shelves and want to try something new. Several spots in Durham offer various board game nights, so bring your friends or meet new ones and play on!
Sunday
- The Daily Beer Bar 5pm (108 E Main St, 27701)
Monday
- Moon Dog Meadery 4 – 11pm (1104 Broad St, Ste C, 27705)
– Free rentals of 300+ board games - Hi-Wire Brewing Durham (800 Taylor St, 27701)
– Super Smash Bros League on projector screen with monthly prizes – 6 – 9pm
– Puzzle Challenge with prizes for teams completing a 500-piece puzzle – 7 – 9pm on 1 st Monday of the month
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Tuesday
- Der Nachbar 5:30 – 8:30pm (4916 Hillsborough Rd, 27705):
– Durham Chess Enthusiasts, all experiences are welcome & requires adult
Wednesday
- Boxyard RTP 5:30 – 8:30pm (900 Park Offices Dr, 27709):
– Free-play board games available; Designer Game Night every 4 th Wed - Motorco Parts and Labor 6 – 11pm (723 Rigsbee Ave, 27701)
– Select board, card, and word games available along with food and drink specials
Thursday
- Moon Dog Meadery 12 – 11pm (1104 Broad St, Ste C, 27705)
– Free rentals of 300+ board games - Unscripted Durham 6 – 9pm (202 Corcoran St, 27701)
– Games like Cornhole, Jenga, Can Jam, Connect 4, etc with wing specials and prizes
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Run Clubs
Whether you’re training for a marathon, hoping to run your first 5k, or just looking for companions to run with, run clubs are abound in the Bull City. Often paired with a local bar, join any of these weekly running groups to learn about new routes and get connected with the Durham running scene.
Sunday
- Trail Run Sundays with Bull City Running 8am (locations vary)
– Trail runs in nearby parks with Strava route and parking info posted each week
Tuesday
- Growler Grlz 6pm (4810 Hope Valley Rd, Ste 110, 27707)
– Start and end at Growler Grlz, grab a beer, and hang out - The Glass Jug Beer Lab RTP 6 – 8pm (5410 NC 55, 27713)
– Walkers, joggers, runners, dogs, and strollers welcome for this easy self-paced run - Durty Bull 7 – 9pm (206 Broadway St, Ste 104, 27701)
– Bull City Beer Runners weekly 30-minute run
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Wednesday
- Bull City Running Downtown 6pm (501 Washington St, Ste D, 27701)
– Mapped routes of 1, 3, 4, and 6+ miles with prizes for regular attendance - The Daily Beer Bar 6pm (108 E Main St, 27701)
– The Daily Athletic Club’s weekly 3-mile run
Thursday
- The Glass Jug Beer Lab Downtown 5:30 – 7:30pm (545 Foster St, 27701)
– Walking Club with Bull City Strollers: 30-40 min stroll in Bullpen social district with beers in hand; stroller, kid, dog friendly - Ponysaurus 6:30pm (219 Hood St, 27701)
– Fleet Feet-sponsored Pony Run with 3- and 5-mile routes
Saturday
- Bull City Running Downtown 8am (501 Washington St, Ste D, 27701)
– Group run departing from downtown BCR location
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Bike Rides
How to ride your bike around Durham:
Step 1 – Join Bike Durham, our stellar transportation advocacy and education organization. Step 2 – Fix up a bike from the Durham Bike Co-op with their incredibly knowledgeable volunteers. Step 3 – Participate in Bike Durham’s education classes for kids (in some schools), adults, and teens to get comfortable with Durham’s roads. Step 4 – Hop into one of the below regular bike rides for a community-supported experience.
Monday
- Bullseye Bicycle 7pm on the last Monday of the month (102 Morris St, 27701)
– Cruiser ride at a conversation pace led by “Bobo the Hobo”
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Tuesday
- Motorco Parts and Labor 7 – 9pm (723 Rigsbee Ave, 27701)
– The “Scrappy” bike ride, meets at CCB Plaza, rides for 2 hours, then ends at Parts and Labor - Ponysaurus 6:30pm on second Tuesday of the month (219 Hood St, 27701)
– Leisurely 5 – 8-mile ride starting at CCB Plaza and ending at Ponysaurus with free raffle tickets for beer prizes
Wednesday
- The Daily Beer Bar 6pm (108 E Main St, 27701)
-Rescue Racing 22-mile group ride with social (16 mph) or “spicy” (18 mph) speeds
Thursday
- Ride Around Durham (RAD) at Duke Chapel (401 Chapel Dr, 27705)
– No-drop social ride traveling various routes from Duke Chapel
Saturday
- The Daily Beer Bar 8am (108 E Main St, 27701)
– The Daily Athletic Club’s weekly women’s 30-mile bike ride - Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail: 7:30 or 8:30 – 9:30pm monthly
– DPR’s monthly bike ride along the ATT; 15- or 30-mile groups
– Scheduled through May 2024; upcoming dates pending
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Yoga
Find your flow at one of the many weekly yoga events across Durham. Sport some sun salutations poolside, shake up your shavasana at a brewery, or activate your asana on a rooftop.
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Sunday
- The Durham Hotel 10am (315 E Chapel Hill St, 27701)
– $10-$20 inclusive yoga on the rooftop with La Vita Yoga; pre-registration encouraged - Fullsteam 10:30am on the second Sunday of the month (726 Rigsbee Ave, 27701)
– Free community gentle vinyasa with Virge Yoga. - Unscripted Durham 11am on the third Sunday of the month (202 N Corcoran St, 27701)
– Free poolside yoga class with Virge Yoga - Durham Central Park 5 – 6pm on fourth Sunday of the month (501 Foster St, 27701)
– Free gentle mat yoga under the pavilion with You Call This Yoga, nonprofit dedicated to free accessible yoga
Tuesday
- ReCity 6 – 7pm (112 Broadway St, 27701)
– Free gentle flow yoga with You Call This Yoga with alternating English and English/Spanish bilingual classes
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Wednesday
- Morris Green Park 12 – 12:45pm (301 Morris St, 27701)
– Yoga at the Park Summer Series from Virge Yoga with gentle vinyasa yoga - Hayti Heritage Center 6:30 – 8pm (804 Fayetteville St, 27701)
– Weekly R+B yoga class starting back Sept 4 th
Thursday
- ReCity 12 – 1pm (112 Broadway St, 27701)
– Free gentle yoga class with You Call This Yoga
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Saturday
- Hi-Wire Brewing Durham 11am – 12pm (800 Taylor St, 27701)
– $7 yoga class for 21+ with participants receiving a free beer token - The Durham Hotel 9am (315 E Chapel Hill St, 27701)
– $10-$20 inclusive yoga on the rooftop with La Vita Yoga; pre-registration encouraged
Crafts
Whether you’re curious about starting a new crafty hobby or you’re an Etsy entrepreneur looking to connect with fellow creators, look no further than these craft nights at local watering holes. Of course you can always visit Crafts + Drafts NC, Nailed It DIY Studio Durham, or AR Workshop Durham to get your craft on any time as well.
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Monday
- Fullsteam 5 – 8pm (726 Rigsbee Ave, 27701)
– Arts + Drafts: a creative arts community meetup where you can BYO art/craft projects or use some of their tools - The Glass Jug Beer Lab RTP 6 – 8pm (5410 NC 55, Ste V, 27713)
– Stitch and Sip Crafting Club invites you to bring your knitting, crochet, or needlework to the atrium and enjoy a beverage among friends - DSSOLVR Durham 6pm (630 Rigsbee Ave, 27701)
– Maker Mondays: various craft workshops offered in the taproom; registration required
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Tuesday
- Hi-Wire Brewing Durham 6 – 10pm (800 Taylor St, 27701)
– Adult Coloring Night with free coloring pages and drink specials
Monthly
- Congress Social Bar (471 S Driver St, 27703): 6:30 – 8:30pm each month on various dates
– Sew/Chill Sewing Club feat. Allie Capo and Seed Sewers, a nonprofit educating all ages on sewing and upcycled fashion
Silent Book Club
Introverts unite! Come meet people and promptly ignore them. Traditional book clubs are wonderful and abundant through Durham County Libraries and Letters Bookshop, but sometimes you just want to read your own material in silence among fellow bookish folks. Enter silent book club: a quiet time to read your own book in quiet camaraderie over a meal or beverage at a local spot.
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Monday
- DSSOLVR 6:30 – 8:30pm on 3 rd Monday of the month (630 Rigsbee Ave, 27701)
– 6:30-7pm: meet and chat; 7-8pm: silent reading; 8-??: chat about reading
Tuesday
- Letters Bookshop 6 – 8pm on 2 nd Tuesday of the month (116 W Main St, 27701)
– 6-6:30pm: meet and chat; 6:30-7:30pm: silent reading; 7:30-8pm: chat about reading
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Thursday
- Letters Bookshop 6 – 8pm on 4 th Thursday of the month (116 W Main St, 27701)
– 6-6:30pm: meet and chat; 6:30-7:30pm: silent reading; 7:30-8pm: chat about reading
Dancing
Get your body moving by linking up with one of the below regular dance nights around Durham. Such varied styles of dance are available throughout the week that you should be able to find what you’re looking for and try something new. Check out Dance Gumbo for more information on upcoming dances throughout the Triangle as well.
Sunday
- Living Arts Collective 11:33pm – 1:33pm (410 W Geer St, 27701)
– Living Arts Dancewave: ecstatic dance through 90 minutes of speechless improvisational dance; $10-30 sliding scale - Unscripted Durham 4 – 8pm (208 N Corcoran St, 27701)
– Latin Pool Party: $15 with complimentary lesson with drinks and food available for purchase - Triangle Dance Studio 6:30 – 9:30pm (2603 S Miami Blvd, 27703)
– Sunday Salsa Social: $9 with complimentary lesson starting at 6:30pm and dance from 7:15-9:30pm
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Monday
- Hayti Heritage Center 6:30 – 8pm (804 Fayetteville St)
– African Dance Class taught by Toni Hall and Ivy Burch; $10
Tuesday
- Triangle Dance Studio 7:30 – 10:30pm (2603 S Miami Blvd, 27703)
– Back Studio Stomp: Linday and Balboa Swing Dance often with lesson; $10 dance only; $15 lesson and dance
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Wednesday
- The Reality Center 7:30 – 9:30pm (916 Lamond Ave, 27701)
– English Country Dance with Sun Assembly: $10 suggested donation; all dances taught and no partner necessary - The Swing Space 8:30 – 10pm (2603 S Miami Blvd, 27703)
– West Coast Swing: $10 ($5 for enrolled students); food and drink provided, but alcohol-free event - Durham Friends Meeting 8 – 11pm (404 Alexander Ave, 27705)
– Triangle Zouk (Brazilian dance): hour-long class then 2-hour social; $20 for both
Thursday
- Mystic Farm and Distillery 6:30 – 8:30pm (1413 Stallings Rd, 27703)
– Line Dancing Class by Carolina Crew Line Dancing for intermediate or improver levels; $10 - Flying Bull Brewery 9:30pm – 12am on 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays of the month (300 Morris St, Ste 103, 27701)
– Latin Night with Cobo Bros Dance Company: Free class at 9:30; $6-$12 party tickets
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Friday
- Moon Dog Meadery 7:30 – 10pm (1104 Broad St, 27705)
– $10/each; 1 st Fri: East Coast Swing; 2 nd Fri: Blues; 3 rd Fri: Lindy Hop and Bachata - Triangle Dance Studios 8 – 11:30pm (2603 S Miami Blvd, 27703)
– Dance Blues Friday with RDU Blues: $10 with beginner’s lesson at 8pm - Reality Center 7:30 – 11pm on 4 th Friday of the month (916 Lamond Ave, 27701)
– Contra Dancing: $12-25 sliding scale with lesson at 7:30pm - Mystic Farm and Distillery 7 – 9pm on last Friday of the month (1413 Stallings Rd, 27703)
– Swing Dancing with Retro Rhythm: $15 with 30-minute class at 7pm
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Saturday
- Rubies on Five Points 7 – 10pm on 2 nd and 4 th Saturdays of the month (347B W Main St, 27701)
– Adulting: An Early Dance Party with Fifi Hi-Fi and Mike D
Vinyl Night
There’s just something about the sound of a vinyl record that allows you to melt into the music more fully. Take yourself deep into nostalgia at any of these local vinyl nights, where DJs spin classics or modern hits, and sometimes let you bring your own albums to play.
Tuesday
- Rubies on Five Points 6pm (347B W Main St, 27701)
– BYOV (Bring Your Own Vinyl) with Jaffar, bartender and host extraordinaire - Der Nachbar 5 – 8pm (4916 Hillsborough Rd, 27705)
– Bring your own vinyl or choose from the selection on site
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Thursday
- Congress Social Bar 7 – 10pm (471 S Driver St, 27703)
– Bring your own vinyl night hosted by @BennyFrmDaBloc - Gizmo BrewWorks Durham 6 – 9pm (3109 Shannon Rd, Ste 201, 27707)
– Bring your own vinyl night and pop-up shop hosted by Three Count Records
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Friday
- DSSOLVR Durham (620 Rigsbee Ave, 27701): 8 – 11pm
– Stereo Reveries with DJ Deckades
With so many options of hobbies and activities to experience, Durham can serve as a homebase for people of any interest. I truly hope you find your own sense of community by connecting with your neighbors at any of these amazing recurring events.
Check out our Monthly Happenings blog for even more monthly events in and around Durham!
I’m Chrysti!
Durham real estate agent and enthusiast for all the best the area has to offer.
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