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Get excited for the Summer 2025 Postdoc Scavenger Hunt! This is a great way to build community and make the most of summer. Take a picture at each activity you do and upload your selfie to the Duke Box folder (see instructions below) to earn points.
Earn as many points as you can by September 30th, 2025 to try and earn one of the prizes! Prizes will be announced later this summer.
Keep an eye out on the DUPA Slack channel for organized trips to some of the Scavenger hunt locations!
Notes: If you don’t want your photos posted on the DUPA social media, you can still participate and earn points. Complete the photo preference form and indicate your photo sharing preference.
Scavenger Hunt Guide
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1. Complete the Duke photo preference form
2. Navigate to the Postdoc Scavenger Hunt map on your mobile device (for events, skip to step #3)
3. Visit one of the select locations/ events
4. Take a selfie
5. Upload it to the location's "Share your photo" link on the Google map or in the event description below
Note for iPhone users, if you have any difficulty opening the links to the Box folders in Google Maps, you can also upload your photos directly to the Postdoc Scavenger Hunt Box folder HERE.
Before you go
The scavenger hunt is divided into four categories: "Activity", "Around Town", "Grab a Bite" and "Get Festive".
To learn more about the locations and events, see the list below:
Activity
The surface of the East Campus bridge/tunnel (located on Campus Drive under Main Street) may be painted within the span of the ceiling of the tunnel. Individuals and student groups may express opinions within this area.
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Founded in 1966, the Duke Lemur Center (DLC) is an internationally acclaimed non-invasive research center housing nearly 250 lemurs and bush babies across 12 species—the most diverse population of lemurs on Earth, outside their native Madagascar.
Directions
We’re located at 3705 Erwin Road in Durham, less than 10 minutes from Duke’s West Campus. Click the ‘Directions to DLC’ link below to view step-by-step directions to the Lemur Center from Duke, Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Greensboro.
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a 55-acre botanic garden in the heart of Duke University that inspires transformative learning, promotes wellness and builds community.
Since its dedication in 1939, Duke Gardens has developed dramatically and beautifully. It now features four distinct areas: the original Terraces and their immediate surroundings, known as the Historic Gardens, including the Mary Duke Biddle Rose Garden and historic Roney Fountain; the H.L. Blomquist Garden of Native Plants, a representation of the flora of the Southeastern United States; the W.L. Culberson Asiatic Arboretum, devoted to plants of eastern Asia; and the Doris Duke Center Gardens, including the new Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden.
Directions & Parking (Please Read)
The outdoor areas of Duke Gardens are open during construction of the Garden Gateway project, but the main entrance on Anderson Street, the Gardens parking lots and the Doris Duke Center are closed.
Visitors may enter Duke Gardens on foot through the temporary pedestrian entrance at 2000 Lewis Street and through the garden gates leading to West Campus along Flowers Drive.
Public parking is available to visitors on weekends only in the nearby Duke University H lot, located on Anderson Street and Yearby Avenue. Visitors are strongly encouraged to visit Duke Gardens on weekends when public parking is available or use alternative means of transportation.
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The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is a major center for the arts in Durham, North Carolina, and the surrounding region. The 65,000-square-foot building was designed by architect Rafael Viñoly. Since opening in 2005, the museum has organized and presented leading-edge exhibitions that travel worldwide. From the beginning, the Nasher Museum has been dedicated to building a groundbreaking collection of contemporary art. In this effort, the museum’s collection strategy emphasizes works by diverse artists who have been historically underrepresented.
Free admission for all. Courtesy of Jennifer McCracken New and Jason New
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Duke Center for Multicultural Affairs
The Center for Multicultural Affairs serves as a resource for all students, with a focus on all students of color, on campus. The CMA is committed to expanding and supporting our Duke community through programmatic, advising, support, and engagement efforts informed through an inclusive and socially-just lens.
Directions
The Center for Multicultural Affairs staff are located in the Bryan Student Cente on the first level.
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At the Center for Muslim Life (CML), students, staff, and faculty come together to create a vibrant and inclusive Muslim environment. We are committed to enriching the lives of Muslim students and the whole campus through events and activities that cater to the spiritual, social, and intellectual needs of Duke students.
Directions
The Center for Muslim Life is housed in Few GG on West Campus, conveniently and centrally located near the West Campus Bus stop, Duke Chapel, West Campus Dining Hall, and upperclassmen residence halls. The center is easily accessible for freshmen and off campus via the free campus bus lines.
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Duke Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
The goal of the center is to create an inclusive climate for students, staff, faculty, and alumnx with marginalized sexual orientations, romantic orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions through education, advocacy, support, mentoring, academic engagement, and providing space.
Location
100 Bryan Center
125 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708
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Duke International Student Center
DISC supports students throughout the year with programming, orientation, community building and advocacy. Students (both undergrad and grad) can expect to hear from the DISC team weekly during the fall and spring semester about opportunities to engage.
Directions
The Duke International Student Center (DISC) is located on the Second Floor of Bay 5, Smith Warehouse, 114 South Buchanan Boulevard. DISC also offers a drop-in location M-F in the Bryan Center, DISC-West, located in 101A.
DISC is open for in-person office hours Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Jewish Life at Duke is the hub for all things Jewish on Duke’s campus, and welcomes all members of the Duke community, regardless of religious or cultural affiliation. An accredited Hillel as well as a department within Duke University’s Division of Student Affairs, Jewish Life at Duke is guided by a mission to empower students to learn and grow intellectually and spiritually; to inspire and nurture personal paths to Jewish identity; and to cultivate community and friendship.
Physical Address:
The Freeman Center for Jewish Life
Box 90936
1415 Faber St
Durham, NC 27708
The Freeman Center for Jewish Life is open for drop-in visits and tours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm when classes are in session, and on an abbreviated schedule during the summer. You can also contact us at jewishlife@duke.edu to let us know you're coming.
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Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
The mission of the Mary Lou Williams Center at Duke University is to foster a safe and affirming community that supports the diverse needs of Black-identified people.
Directions
Physical Location: 101 Flowers Building
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am- 5pm
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The Duke Women’s Center is working to promote a campus that supports, celebrates, engages, and collaborates with womxn, student groups, and stakeholders to build a Duke culture that centers gender equity, intersectionality, and social justice.
Directions
The center is located on the top floor of the Bryan Center in BC 105 & 109.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Julian Abele's plaque/stone marker
The place of the African-American architect Julian Abele at Duke University is now etched in stone.
The main grounds at the center of West Campus were named “Abele Quad” with a ceremony in 2016. Now, a permanent stone marker honoring Abele was installed by the crosswalk near the West Campus bus stop.
In 1906, Abele began working as an assistant to the chief designer of the architecture firm of Horace Trumbauer, and in 1909 Abele became the chief designer. Around that time, he designed a home for James Buchanan Duke in New York City. Duke was impressed with the Trumbauer firm's work, and tapped the firm to begin planning while the school was still Trinity College.
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The Chronicle, the student-run news organization of the Duke community, is older than Duke University itself.
Students at Duke's predecessor, Trinity College, founded the newspaper in 1905. In 1995, The Chronicle launched its web site, which now has a monthly readership of 350,000 and serves as a resource for Duke alumni, parents and sports fans who want the latest news from Durham.
Read the Chronicle HERE. Share a snapshot of the Chronicle you read HERE.
Welcome to Duke! Check back regularly for updates on major projects, timelines, detours, and campus impacts. For real time road closure updates, campus visitors can also check Google Maps on your mobile device.
https://students.duke.edu/info-for/families/campus-construction/
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The Outreach & Service committee aims to bridge the gap between the Duke higher education community the Triangle area to engage community members in a variety of outreach events and activities.
Learn more about ongoing DUPA initiatives and resources. Share your photo HERE.
The Innovation Co-Lab provides free 3D printing resources for all members of the Duke community, regardless of program or project.
Locations: We have three Co-Lab Studio locations on campus for printing: the Technology Engagement Center (Telcom Building), the Rubenstein Arts Center, and Lilly Library.
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Around Town
The Center is a cultural enrichment and arts education facility that promotes cultural understanding through diverse events, activities and programs that preserve the heritage and embrace the experiences of Americans of African descent.
Public Hours: Mon-Fri. 10am-3pm
Weekend, 10am-5pm
Parking:
Parking is available on the premises, at Phoenix Square, Heritage Square Shopping Center, and on adjacent streets.
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The Museum of Durham History is a 21st century museum that uses stories about people, places, and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. The museum puts its mission into action at the History Hub, a free, public venue which features rotating exhibits on a variety of Durham topics.
Location
The Museum of Durham History is located at 500 W. Main St. between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square. We are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday 12-5 pm. Admission is FREE.
Free parking is available in parallel spaces along the museum driveway. Also, there is street parking on Main St. and Great Jones St. (Downtown Loop). The nearby Durham Centre Garage is accessed from Morgan St. via the Civic/Arts Center Parking entrance.
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park is located in downtown Durham and can be accessed from the Durham Freeway. The ballpark reflects many characteristics of old-time parks and the historic downtown Durham architecture. A 32-foot-high wall stands in left field 305 feet from home plate, resembling Fenway Park's Green Monster. The Blue Monster, as it's called in Durham, contains a similar old-style manual scoreboard. The ballpark's most distinctive feature is the Snorting Bull that stands tall above the Blue Monster. This Bull was modeled after the bull used in the 1988 film, Bull Durham.
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No trip to Durham is complete without a visit to CCB Plaza to see Major the Bull, a gigantic bronze bull ready to greet you in the center of downtown. In 2003, Central Carolina Bank (now Truist) commissioned the 10-foot, one-ton statue. The iconic bull was cast by Liberty Arts to be an icon for the City of Durham, named for George "Major" Watts Hill, an executive at CCB Bank and Durham City Councilmember. It is said to be good luck to rub Major's horns.
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See a show at Pinhook.
The Pinhook is a warm and welcoming downtown bar and live music venue, named for a nearby settlement that predated the City of Durham. A community space with a capacity of 250 on the ground floor of a late-19th century building, the Pinhook has an outdoor patio, gender-neutral accessible restrooms, and limited but comfortable seating.
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See a film at the Carolina Theater
In the heart of downtown Durham since 1926, the Carolina Theatre has become one of the city’s most beloved institutions.
Strengthened from weathering more than nine decades of social, political and economic change, the Carolina Theatre continues to be a source of civic pride; an important marker of historic change; a valuable touchstone for the community; a crucial resource for education through the arts, and a beacon attracting visitors to its city’s vibrant downtown.
Parking
Accessible vehicle (car and van) parking spaces are designated on Morgan Street and at the Durham Centre Parking Garage, located directly across from the Carolina Theatre of Durham at 300 W Morgan Street. Event parking is $7 and is paid with cash or card. Daytime parking (non-event) is available in the garage at a rate of $2.25 per hour. All accessible parking is subject to availability.
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The Durham Farmers’ Market brings people together to celebrate the unique food and culture of downtown Durham and the farms that sustain it. They provide access to fresh food for all of our community, champion small farmers and artisans, and foster a thriving and participatory local economy.
The market is a community of farmers, growers and crafters. They are strongly committed to local products: every item you see at the market was produced by the people selling it, and it all comes from no more than 70 miles away.
Location
501 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27702
The Pavilion at Durham Central Park
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Get local produce at Perkin's Orchard
Durham's Largest & Oldest Fruit stand.
Perkins Orchard was founded in 1970 by the Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Perkins. It started out as a simple roadside stand with Tomatoes & Cucumbers, before long Dr. Perkins was planting trees around the House in which Perkins Orchard Rest. Dr. Perkins Grandson Donovan Alexander Watson took over daily operations at the age of 10! He steadily built up the business each and every season.
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Location
5749 Barbee Road
Durham, NC 27713
Hours
M-Th 9a–8p
F-Sa 9a–8p
Su 9a–8p
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See a show at Durham Performing Arts Center
DPAC presented by First Horizon is proud to present some of the biggest shows and stars in the world in an intimate 2,700-seat setting where the guest experience reigns supreme. For 16 years, DPAC has been consistently ranked among the top five theaters and performing arts centers in the U.S.
With a mission of presenting one-of-a-kind live entertainment, DPAC truly has “something for everyone,” hosting up to 600,000 guests per year with 250 plus performances. Every season, the stage at DPAC comes alive with spectacular Broadway productions, the very best of concerts and comedy, family shows, and special events of all kinds.
Location
DPAC is located at 123 Vivian Street / William V. “Bill” Bell Way, just off the I-885 / NC-147 (Exits 3B or 4), and adjacent to the famous Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
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American Tobacco Trail - Durham Section
This trail is a 10-foot wide, paved, off-road trail which follows the old CSX railroad. The trail is heavily used by walkers, joggers, cyclists, roller bladers and folks pushing baby carriages. Users need to keep their speed below 10 mph and watch for other trail users.
Length: 11.0 miles
Surface: Paved off-road trail, 10 feet wide
Begins: Corner of Morehead Avenue and Blackwell Street
Ends: Jordan Lake (Durham section ends at the Chatham County Line, 3000 feet south of Scott King Road)
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Located in Durham and Orange counties 10 miles northwest of downtown Durham, Eno River State Parks spans across five access areas along its namesake river. This riparian environment is popular with anglers, birdwatchers, and photographers alike. The park offers plenty of recreational opportunities just minutes from city amenities, and it is one of the state parks along the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail.
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Locations: Eno River State Park map
There’s some fantastic murals and public art that can truly brighten your day. A few are even tucked away so you have to do some searching- make it a scavenger hunt! Grab your walking shoes, learn some seriously cool stuff about Durham, and get a few Instagram-worthy shots to show off.
Locations: Downtown Durham Mural & Public Art Tour
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There are numerous organizations throughout Durham that support the community with donated goods. For a listing and map of some of these organizations, see the link below:
https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry--durham-nc
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The Pauli Murray Center welcomes everyone. Exhibits, community dialogues, visual and performing arts, activism, and workshops at the Center connect history to contemporary human rights issues.
Pauli Murray’s childhood home, built in 1898 by their Fitzgerald grandparents, anchors our historic site and was designated a National Treasure in 2015 and a National Historic Landmark in 2016.
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Grab a Bite
Cocoa Cinnamon, is located in Durham, NC, and driven by the experience that is amazed by the marvel of cities and the roots of languages, whose blood rushes in the awe of landscapes, the wonder of travel and the history, colors, textures, and stories of coffee, chocolate, and tea. They make drinks after these histories and after the characters that inspire us, those who remind us of the beauty and possibility of humanity.
Cocoa Cinnamon is a small and independently owned and operated, quality, service, and heart-driven, Latina co-owned, women-forward, and their team is comprised of people of different cultures, genders, languages, faiths, and beliefs.
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Location
420 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701
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Founded in 2015 by Erin Karcher and Lindsey Andrews, Arcana offers a warm, vibrant art nouveau space—inspired by the Rider Waite tarot deck—welcoming gatherings of old friends and new for cocktails, music, tarot, and community events.
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Location & Directions
331 W. Main St.
Durham, NC 27701
Entrance in REAR of building.
We’re a little out of the way (sure, you have to wander through an alley, or find your way across a city parking lot, and then down those mysterious stairs…)
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A TASTE OF ETHIOPIA IN THE HEART OF DURHAM
Goorsha serves traditional Ethiopian fare – like tibs (meat sautéed in spices) and Shiro (chickpea stew) – with a modern twist. Whether you select a communal plate to share or prefer an individual portion, each dish is crafted using local, organic ingredients to honor tradition, health, and of course, flavor.
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Location
910 West Main Street
Durham, NC
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If you like to stay out late, stop by Cosmic Cantina (open until 4 a.m.), where burritos and quesadillas satisfy cravings anytime. Climb the iconic staircase and find filling burritos for less than $10, plus nachos, tacos and more. They also have a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy inside or on the outdoor patio.
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Directions
1920 Perry St
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 286-1875
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Ninth Street Bakery opened in the spring of 1981 as a retail bakery/cafe. The bakery was originally founded by: George and Frank Ferrell, two brothers; Maureen Ferrell, Frank's wife; and Michael Mooney, Maureen's brother.
In Fall of 2013, Ari Berenbaum, an ex-Ninth Street baker and production manager (2009-2011), bought Ninth Street Bakery from the Ferrells (as well as Ray Jones, then a general manager and owner), who were looking to retire and were seeking someone who would keep the name and business intact. NSB sits at Five Points in Durham, an anchor business in an ever-changing city. We have a full service café, as well as a robust wholesale program that covers the Triad from Greensboro to Raleigh, Durham to Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
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STORE LOCATION
136 East Chapel Hill Street Durham, NC 27701
Look for the big wheatgrass mural above the Bakery in Five Points
PARKING
The Bakery has 18 first-come first-served dedicated short-term parking spots directly in front
On-street parking and deck parking can also be found in Downtown
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Dame's is where crispy, Southern fried perfection meets deliciously sweet European decadence. Dame's pairings are world-class, comfort food combinations meant to fulfill your appetite's and heart's desires. From “first-timers” to “barnyard veterans”, Dame's Almost World Famous Chicken & Waffle inspirations are truly palette pleasing pairings that offer something special for all comers
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Address
530 Foster St, Suite 103
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Attend an event at the Fruit.
An inclusive performance, art and live music venue for artists by artists in Durham, NC. Formerly known as the Durham Fruit and Produce Company, a century ago this 22,000-sqft warehouse complex housed giant coolers for fruits and veggies arriving by train. Today, The Fruit is a social enterprise dedicated to making and experiencing visual and performing arts that include dance, painting, photography and performance arts.
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Location
305 S Dillard St.
Durham, NC
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70+ Weekly Trivia Nights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle
Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Here’s a list of upcoming trivia nights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and all around the Triangle. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule.
You’ll find them at bars, breweries, cideries, restaurants and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia nights in the Triangle.
Most of the trivia nights focus on a wide variety of general knowledge, but some focus on music or pop culture. And some of the trivia nights will have a different theme each week, so it’s a good idea to click the links until you get back to the venue’s Facebook page, because that’s where they’d list the weekly theme, which will help you to prepare.
See the list HERE
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Get Festive
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About the Festival
The OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival is the second largest LGBTQ+ film festival in the Southeast, attracting thousands of patrons to downtown Durham every year since 1995.
Festival History
Since beginning in 1995 as “A Salute to Pride” and running from 1996-2019 as the North Carolina Gay + Lesbian Film Festival, this event has always featured a diverse array of shorts, documentaries and feature films. Discover Durham named this festival a Signature Event for Durham, the highest honor bestowed on a cultural event or attraction by the organization.
Festival Mission
OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival celebrates a worldwide glimpse of today’s LGBTQ+ life, helps bring the community together and features entertaining and sophisticated films and filmmaking.
Event Dates
August 14 – 21, 2025
Location
309 West Morgan Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701
United States
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The Jambalaya Soul Slam I-85 Lyric Slam. This is a competition where the participants are slamming with lyrics from their favorite songs. Popular songs, obscure songs, under appreciated songs, any song you like.
The Jambalaya Soul Slam is the Triangle’s longest running poetry event.
Date & Location
June 21, 2025
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27701
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PLAYlist is a free concert series presented by Durham Central Park and WNCU 90.7FM. The curated lineup covers and eclectic blend of genres and features local, regional and national artists. The concerts are simulcast on WNCU, 90.7FM. Each evening starts with DJ Travis Gales spinning his Friday Night Mix live at the park at 6:30pm. The band takes the stage at 7:30pm sharp. In addition to the music, there will be a mix of local food trucks, craft beer and other vendors on site. There is open lawn seating, so please bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Picnics are welcome, but outside alcohol is not allowed. Leashed pets are welcome. Concerts will take place rain or shine.
Timing & Location
The concerts take place on the first Friday of the month from May to October at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street in Downtown Durham, North Carolina.
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Since 1934, the American Dance Festival has been a recognized leader in modern dance presenting dance performances, and offering educational opportunities and community programs, while maintaining an international reach.
Tickets are purchased through Duke University’s Box Office online at tickets.duke.edu, by email at tickets@duke.edu, by phone at (919) 684-4444, or in person at the Duke University Box Office located in the Bryan Center (125 Science Drive Durham, NC) Tuesday-Friday, 11am–4pm.
July 4-5!
Immerse yourself with live music, a juried craft show, food, and fun on the river. Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss the amazing lineup of musicians headlined by Dom Flemons, Empire Strikes Brass, Dr. Bacon, and Shirlette Ammons!
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Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.
It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas.
See a listing Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle, including festivals, concerts, panel discussions, cookouts and more HERE.
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