major's 21st Birthday bash
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Friday, April 18, 5-9pm
CCB Plaza
201 Corcoran St.
Get ready to party the night away at Major’s Birthday Bash, hosted by Liberty Arts and friends on April 18th from 5-9 p.m. in CCB Plaza!
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Major the Bull turns 21 this year, following his creation in 2004 by Liberty Artists Michael Waller and Leah Foushee-Waller. Now that he’s finally legal, Durham breweries are gearing up to serve him his first sip!
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The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy kid-friendly party games, art activities and a trip down memory lane for Major’s legacy. And don’t forget to sign Major’s giant birthday card, courtesy of Downtown Durham Inc.!
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Jam to live tunes and entertainment by DJ Brian Dawson, grab a birthday cupcake from Little Barb’s Bakery and explore birthday-themed specials from participating downtown businesses! Then, hang around for a Cypher by Blackspace at 9:19 p.m.
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This is one birthday bash you won’t want to miss! Join Liberty Arts and Downtown Durham Inc., in partnership with Discover Durham and the Love Durham campaign.
Happenings: 5-9 p.m.
CCB Plaza
- DJ Brian Dawson
- Kid-friendly party games and art activities
- Free birthday cupcakes (while supplies last)
- Major’s birthday card
- Â Special birthday brews
- APS Dog Meet and Greet
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Discover Durham Visitor Info Center
- Love Durham Close Out Celebration
- 15 vendors, including Boricua Soul, EUtopia Design, Virge Yoga and more!
- Love Durham swag
Third Friday
- Celebrate Third Friday in downtown and beyond by visiting one (or all) 20+ galleries! Enjoy special events, artist happenings and more from 6-9 p.m.
Major's Birthday Specials
The Artisan Market at 305
305 E Chapel Hill St.
Enjoy Third Friday Artists Elaine Oneil and Bethany Duffrin. Enter a raffle for a Durham Swag Bag, an Elaine Oneil print, plus receive a free Durham Bull postcard by mentioning Major!
Atomic Clock Brewing
501 Washington St. • Suite A
$5 Side Pull Mugs of Timeless - Carolina Lager
Barsa New Indian
105 W Morgan St. • Suite 100
10% off dine-in or take-out purchases (excluding liquor and cocktails) and $6 beers.
Baryo (at Durham Bottling Co.)
506 Ramseur St.
As a Third Friday Art Walk Stop, enjoy an active gallery curated by the Durham Art Guild, plus live music and a Major the Bull drink special!
The Boulder Garden
328 Roney St.
Stop in and mention "Happy Birthday, Major!" to enter in a free raffle for store merch. Plus, the first 21 people who stop in will receive a discounted day pass.
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish St.
Featuring the "Major the Bull's Horns" appetizer – jalapeno peppers stuffed with pimento cheese and bacon jame, then breaded and deep-fried to perfection.
Bull City Ciderworks
305 S Roxboro St.
21-Horn-Salute drink special
Carolina Theatre of Durham
309 W Morgan St.
Enjoy The Major Combo – a tall beer plus a large popcorn for $2 off during film screenings and live events from 4/18-4/20.
Durham Distillery
711 Washington St.
A 21st birthday shooter special for Major the Bull's Birthday at Corpse Reviver Bar... Includes toy and shot glass!
Durham Food Hall
530 Foster St. • Suite 1
$3 16 oz. Bull Durham Light Lager Draft or 16 oz. Bull Durham Kolsch Can. $12 "Bullermakers" Bull Durham & Well Spirit Shot.
Durty Bull Brewing
206 Broadway St. • Suite #104
2-for-1 special with choice of Lager, Extra Crispy, Sippy Cup or Totally Original beers on draft
Fate & Folklore (by Sh*t Diana Makes)
123 Market St.
Grab a free cupcake to celebrate the new store's soft opening, plus every purchase will include a ticket into a $100 raffle!
Fizzwerks
618 Ramseur St. • Suite 103
Join Fizzwerks for a Toast to 21 years with a choice of one of their toasts (Avocado or Pineapple & Prosciutto) and a spirited or spirit-free cocktail on tap for $21.
The Glass Jug Beer Lab
545 Foster St.
Grab a pint of the brand new "Major Milestone" brew to celebrate Major's 21st birthday! The profile is a moderately bitter IPA, bringing a big, bold and complex hop character, balanced by the lightest amount of toasted and roasted malt flavors. $1 of every pint will be donated to Liberty Arts all weekend.
Mad Kicks
114 E Main St.
Experience a one-night-only "Major Steals" sneaker event from 5-9 p.m., with over 60 pairs of sneakers deeply discounted. Buys are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shoppers who show the store's flyer (either physically or on their phone) will receive $10 off a purchase.
Milkshake Factory
359 Blackwell St.
$5 Classic Milkshakes, including chocolate, cookies & cream, mint chip, strawberry and vanilla.
Paddywax Candle Bar
905 W Main St. • Suite 20i
21% off candle pouring workshops all day for Major's 21st birthday! Book online at thecandlebar.co
Pour Taproom
202 N Corcoran St.
All Durham-owned brews on tap for $5
Primrose Bar & Lounge
111 W Main St.
Primrose is doing it BIG for Major's birthday and their grand opening! Enjoy two drink specials, including a shooter called "Major's First Shot" and a birthday-themed cocktail.
Queeny's
321 E Chapel Hill St.
Enjoy frozen birthday drinks from the quick-service window!
Rose & Lee Co
213 W Main St.
No Bull, there's a Major Sale! Take $21 off purchase of $100 or more from 5-8 p.m.
Spring Rolls
701 W Main St.
Enjoy $5 Margaritas, Mango Sunrises and $5 appetizers
The Velvet Hippo
119 Orange St. • Third Floor
Grab a Pineapple Upside Down Birthday Cake Shot for $7!