Durham Magazine

01/30/2025

Make the most of the warmer weather this weekend in the Bull City! ☀️ Check out our top events:

🍽️ Indulge in culinary excellence during Triangle Restaurant Week
🖼️ Join five Duke University students for a gallery talk on their new co-curated exhibition, "On the Same Wavelength: Art, Science & Conservation," which opens today at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
🩰 Experience the journey of Durham native and acclaimed dancer HopeBoykinDance in an autobiographical dance-theater production presented by Duke Arts at Duke University's Reynolds Industries Theater
🪄 Relive magical adventures from "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" through a live orchestra at DPAC
🎶 Sport your best '90s attire and head to The Fruit - Durham Fruit & Produce Co for its first rave of the year

Explore our full roundup at the link below! 🎉

From annual festivals to fundraisers and more, read on for everything fun you can eat, drink and do in Durham this weekend.

01/29/2025

With highs near 70 degrees today, it's an ideal time to start thawing out by warming up your body and mind at these hot spots, perfect for recharging this winter. 🧘🏽‍♀️☃️

😌🔆 Brighten your days with a trip to Beem Light Sauna Durham and bask in their light and heat therapy. 🧖🏽‍♀️❤️ Beem Light Sauna Durham’s holistic approach serves as a mental and physical detox, with benefits like pain relief, immunity boosts and mindfulness.

🔥❄️ Feeling bold? Take the plunge with contrast therapy at Sauna House Durham! Sweat it out in their sauna, then cool down in a cold bath to boost circulation, reduce inflammation and sharpen your focus.

💆🏾‍♀️😇 Need a peaceful reset? Unwind at R&R Wellness Spa with treatments like compression therapy, float tanks and massages. This sanctuary is all about community and creating a space to revive your spirit.

Stay well! ✨

Embrace a new season of self-care and restoration at these three Durham spas and saunas to support your mental health and physical health

01/23/2025

☃️ Looking to thaw out in the this weekend? Check out these can’t-miss events!

🍺 Sip on something new all weekend long during the NC Rare Beer Tasting, with the main showcase taking place from 2-6pm on Saturday at the Historic Durham Athletic Park.
🎸 Jazz it up with a performance from Grammy-winning musician Derrick Hodge at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
😂 Laugh out loud at the The Carolina Theatre of Durham with comedian Patton Oswalt Tour
🍇 Feeling funky? Jive over to the The Fruit - Durham Fruit & Produce Co’s Juicy Jam for live funk music and tasty food
⛱️ It’s summer in January at Boxyard RTP’s S’winter, complete with your favorite summer drinks, a mechanical surfing competition and more!
🎤 Experience the No. 1 live podcast in the world on stage – the Killers of Kill Tony Show serve up laughs all night at DPAC
🎞️ Immerse yourself in the stunning sensory experience of Sam Green’s "32 Sounds" with Duke Arts at Reynolds Industries Theater

Check out the full list of our top picks at the link below! 🏄‍♀️

From annual festivals to fundraisers and more, read on for everything fun you can eat, drink and do in Durham this weekend.

01/22/2025

🎉🥂Big cheers to Durham’s own chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint and The Bar Beej for being named 2025 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalists! 🏆✨

👏 The Bar Beej at chef and owner Preeti Waas’ Cheeni is raising the bar (literally) as a semifinalist for Best New Bar, a new category for the Beard awards! 🍹✨And chef Ricky Moore continues to inspire as a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef, showcasing exceptional talent and leadership in the culinary world. 🦐🔥

Join us in giving a round of applause to these incredible nominees representing Durham’s food scene on this prestigious stage during the 35th anniversary of the awards! 👏🍽

Winners will be announced April 2, 2025, and the awards ceremony will take place on June 16, 2025, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. 🍾🌟

📸 by John Michael Simpson

01/16/2025

🎉 Check out what's in store for the Bull City this holiday weekend:

🎺 Catch American jazz trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist CHRISTIAN SCOTT QUINTET at Missy Lane's Assembly Room
🎨 Drop your little ones off at the Museum of Life and Science for a night of no-adults-allowed fun
🖼️ Head to Downtown Durham, Inc. and surrounding districts for this month’s Third Friday Durham festivities
🎤 Laugh with actor, producer and comedian Joe Gatto at DPAC
🍻 Prepare yourself for Girl Scout cookie season with an experimental flight that pairs four cookies with four beers at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP and The Glass Jug Beer Lab - Downtown Durham
🍫 Explore a winter wonderland filled with inflatables, games, characters and complimentary s'mores and hot chocolate at the Durham Bulls Baseball Club Athletic Park
🎻 Attend The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle's program that combines Mozart selections with readings of the composer's letters at The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Discover more events for a fun-filled weekend with our full roundup! 🤸‍♀️

From annual festivals to fundraisers and more, read on for everything fun you can eat, drink and do in Durham this weekend.

01/16/2025

🎉 Exciting news for Durham Public Schools teachers! The DPS Foundation has partnered with Crayons2Calculators: The Durham Teacher Warehouse Corporation (C2C) to support more than 1,000 educators annually with essential school supplies. C2C has assisted teachers since 2006, annually distributing more than $100,000 worth of supplies. Now, as an official program of DPSF, it will continue to make a huge impact. 📚✏️

01/09/2025

It's almost the weekend! How are you keeping warm during these frosty few days ahead? 🥶

Journey through legendary vocalist Neil Diamond's life at DPAC, laugh with voice actor and award-winning comedian Maria Bamford at The Carolina Theatre of Durham, honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with Durham Parks and Recreation at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, join Book Harvest's 14th annual Dream Big Book Drive and Community Celebration at Golden Belt Campus, and so much more! 🎶🎤📚❤️

Check out our full roundup at the link below! ⬇️

From annual festivals to fundraisers and more, read on for everything fun you can eat, drink and do in Durham this weekend.

01/07/2025

🚨 Big news from our parent company! 🥳

Photo by Richard Barlow Photography Triangle Media Partners is proud to announce a new chapter in its leadership. Nineteen years ago, Dan Shannon and Ellen ...

01/03/2025

Mocktails are having a moment, and Durham’s mixologists show off their A-game with these zero-proof sips that deliver all the flavor, none of the unpleasant aftereffects. Kick off with a few booze-free recipes! 🌿🍹✨

🍍 Pining for You by Whitney Guerrero at Arcana: A tropical mojito-inspired escape featuring pineapple, lime and Seedlip Drinks Garden 108.

🍇 She Is the Moment by Leslie Matista at The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge: A berry-forward twist on the classic bramble that’s juicy, whimsical and timeless.

🍎 Planet Escape by Jessica Hale at Aaktun: A tiki-style masterpiece with layers of apple cider, spiced falernum and grenadine for a show-stopping sip.

Find out how to mix up these mocktails yourself! Which one are you trying first? 🥂

Sip on a spirited selection of zero-proof cocktails from some of Durham’s most creative mixologists this Dry January

12/19/2024

Pause your holiday hustle and dive into these fun ways to spend your weekend! 🛍️🎉

Catch Ira David Wood III’s cherished musical comedy, "A Christmas Carol", at DPAC, bring your little ones to the Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. to meet Black Santa, join in the Hanukkah Festival at Jewish for Good, celebrate the season with Choral Society of Durham's festive program at Duke University Chapel and so much more! 🎶🎭🕯️🕎🎄

Check out our full roundup at the link below! ⬇️

From annual festivals to fundraisers and more, read on for everything fun you can eat, drink and do in Durham this weekend.

12/19/2024

🎁💡 Looking for a festive activity the whole family will enjoy this holiday season? Crafts and Drafts NC is the perfect spot for a fun, creative outing! 🎨🍻

The woman-owned DIY bar and bottle shop offers self-guided craft kits to complete as you sip on a brew, wine or nonalcoholic bevvy while creating something special. ❤️💫

Find festive projects like ceramic light-up Christmas trees that are customizable and ready to take home🎄✨ or add your personal touch to ornaments, wreaths and dreidels through the end of the year. 🎉

Already have a project you're working on? Bring it along! For just $15, you’ll get access to paints, wood-burning pens and tools to bring your vision to life. 🛠️🖼️

So grab your loved ones and head to Crafts & Drafts to create something memorable this holiday season – and don’t forget to check out the store's exciting new offerings coming in 2025! 🖌️✨

📸 by John Michael Simpson

12/17/2024

Calling all book lovers! 🚐📚 Today is your last chance of the year to catch Destination Literacy, Durham County Library's bookmobile, at Boxyard RTP. 📝

The library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers and community locations and is packed with books for all ages in English and Spanish. It's open to everyone – whether you’re signing up for a library card, picking up a hold or just browsing for your next favorite book. 📖💭

Come visit today when it stops in Boxyard's parking lot from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., and enjoy a meal at one of the nearby lunch spots while you dive into the pages of your next great read. Can't make it out this time? Check out the bookmobile's full schedule online to visit any of its many stops throughout ! ✨

📸 by John Michael Simpson

12/17/2024

🎄✨ Savor the season ✨🎄 Find festive flavors with these irresistible holiday recipes:

🥕 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘴𝘩 𝘋𝘪𝘱 from Alley Twenty Six chef Carrie Schleiffer 🥗 – a market-fresh showstopper! Snag your ingredients at Durham Farmers' Market to support local farmers during the winter months.🧡

🌶️ Spice things up with Gail Jennings' 𝘎𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘰’𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘺 made with her award-winning King's Pepper — the secret to bold, West African-inspired flavors. Find it at Durham Co-op Market, among many other local grocery shops!🔥

🍫 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘸𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴 from Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets 🍪 — light, airy and oh-so-delicious! The perfect sweet ending to your holiday feast. ☃️😋

🌟 Get these recipes and more! ⬇️

Try your hand at making these festive dishes that bring joy to every course, from a market-fresh appetizer to a family-friendly dessert

12/12/2024

Happy Thursday! What festivities are you looking forward to this weekend? ✨

Catch Triangle Youth Ballet's performances of "The Nutcracker" at The Carolina Theatre of Durham; stake out a curbside spot and support local schools, organizations and more as they make their way down Main Street in the City of Durham, NC Government and Durham Parks and Recreation's Holiday Parade; keep the energy burning, just as the oil and light did in the story of Hanukkah, with an 8K and family fun run and pool plunge family swim at Jewish for Good; shop from a diverse selection of high-quality and original goods at the The Patchwork Market at the Durham Armory; head to The Fruit - Durham Fruit & Produce Co as multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and bandleader Joe Troop of Larry & Joe returns for another thrilling residency series; join Krill Restaurant for an oyster roast; visit JB Duke Hotel for a festive afternoon of creativity and fun with Santa Claus; and so much more! 🛍️🩰🎶🎅🦪🎉🕎🎄

Check out our full roundup at the link below! ⬇️

From annual festivals to fundraisers and more, read on for everything fun you can eat, drink and do in Durham this weekend.

12/05/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Check out our lineup of festive events happening this weekend! ❄️✨

Experience Cirque de Soleil's holiday show at DPAC, immerse yourself in an 1870s Christmas with a candlelight tour through the Duke Homestead State Historic Site, hear both classic and holiday favorites from the Durham Symphony Orchestra, Inc. at the Durham Armory, celebrate the season at The Carolina Theatre of Durham's Retro Double Features series with two timeless films and so much more! 🎄🎻🎥🕯️🎉

Check out our full roundup at the link below! ⬇️

From annual festivals to fundraisers and more, read on for everything fun you can eat, drink and do in Durham this weekend.

12/02/2024

Our 𝓬𝓸𝓸𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓽 issue of the year is here, just in time for the holidays! 🎉❄️

The December 2024/January 2025 edition is jam-packed with stories to inspire your season. Discover very merry recipes, find festive fun for the whole family, and sip on a spirited selection of zero-proof cocktails from some of Durham's most creative mixologists. 🎄🍸✨

Plus, meet our community's health care heroes at Caring House, Durham Women's Clinic, Duke Life Flight and Durham Technical Community College's mobile health lab; learn how Two Sisters Adventure Company invites all to discover wellness on the water, embrace a new season of self-care at three wellness hot spots and so much more. 🩺 🏥 🧖‍♀️ 🌅

Be one of the first to read the issue online here, and pick up a copy when it hits stands this week! 📖

Discover very merry recipes, find festive fun for the whole family, meet health care advocates in our community and so much more!