• Oyster Fest at The Durham

    The Durham Hotel 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC, United States

    Oyster Fest returns July 16–19 | The Roof Shuck and slurp your way through Oyster Fest 2026: The Durham’s fifth annual summer celebration of North Carolina oysters, summer flavors, and live music. Join us on The Roof Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 19 for four nights of oysters, live music, and a shooter bar […]

  • Third Friday Cool Down in the Visitor Info Center

    Discover Durham Visitor Info Center 212 W Main St., Durham, NC, United States

    CocoCrissy Italian Ice is here to keep you cool during your Third Friday festivites. Enjoy a free scoop of their Italian ice in the A/C of the Durham Visitor Info Center and plan your Third Friday route. Learn about all the happenings this weekend, nearby bites and brews, and get reccomendations from Durham experts. * […]

    Free
  • Photography Exhibition Opening Night

    Ment Beverage Co. 312 Blackwell St. Suite 103, Durham, NC, United States

    Join us on Third Friday for our new art exhibition! “Crashing Bodies” is an exhibition featuring punk & hardcore photographs by Reid Haithcock. Hang with the artist and then grab a drink to go as you stroll to your next downtown stop on the Third Friday Art walk.

    Free
  • Live Music at ATC

    Live Music at ATC
    American Tobacco Campus 705 Willard St., Durham, NC, United States

    Live at Bay 7 is teaming up with American Tobacco Campus to bring you live music on Friday nights this summer from a range of local artists and styles, including jazz, bluegrass, rock and more. These shows are free, open to the public, and kid-friendly. We’ll set up near the water tower, so feel free […]

    Free
  • 4 FT to Hell Annual Hot Dog Competition (for Charity!), Squatwurst Competition, & More!

    DSSOLVR 630 Rigsbee Ave, Durham

    2ND ANNUAL - Hot Dog Eating Competition (For Charity!), Squatwurst Competition, Food Truck, Photobooth, Raffle, and more! OUR GLORIOUS MARCH TO HELL kicks up Saturday, July 18th from 1-6 pm. Hot Dog Eating Competition @ 2 pm (details below, Must sign up before the event to compete, limited spots available. Proceeds from signups go to […]

    Free
  • A ‘Loco’ Ice Cream Day Celebration!

    LocoShop 600 Foster St., Durham +1 more

    We’re throwing an extra cool party for National Ice Cream Day 🍦 📍 Sunday, July 19 | all day 📍 600 Foster St. (LocoShop) AND 📍 2618 Hillsborough Rd. (LocoPops) Here’s what’s poppin: 🍨 Design your dream ice cream flavor, winner gets on the menu (!!) 🍰 Ice Cream Pie by the Slice 🌻 Raffles […]

  • Mead Floats

    Ment Beverage Co. 312 Blackwell St. Suite 103, Durham, NC, United States

    It’s ice cream month so let’s celebrate with a delicious mead float - experience mead in a whole new way! Floats are $12. We will have recommended pairings OR create your own! Non-dairy & n/a options available as well!

    $12
  • Cocktail Classes at Durham Distillery | American Classics, July 19 3PM

    Durham Distillery 711 Washington St., Durham, NC, United States

    American Classics Dive into the cocktails that built the American bar. This class covers foundational drinks, proper ratios, and core techniques, giving guests the precision and confidence to recreate the classics at home.

    $75
  • The Pickle Days of Summer at Bull City Burger & Brewery

    Bull City Burger & Brewery 107 E Parrish St, Durham, NC, United States

    Get pickled during Bull City Burger & Brewery's Pickle Days of Summer, July 20-26! Enjoy the return of the Big Dill Burger, pickle-inspired food and drinks, daily games, giveaways, trivia, family activities, and the Pickle Days Field Day Finale. There's something new happening every day in downtown Durham.