Third Friday
Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl
October 18, 2024
Happening This
Third Friday
We’ll be at CCB Plaza with music starting at 3 p.m. and a pop-up market, fun activities for the kids and a spooky giveaway at our info tent from 6-9 p.m. Stop by to pick up a Third Friday map, and use the calendar below to check out everything happening downtown this Third Friday!
Event Calendar
Counterpoints is a curated showcase of local AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) artists, delving into the convergence of AAPI identity and mental health. Inspired by the intricate layers of musical[…]
Photographs by Clyde Haulman of the Silk Road city, prior to its destruction/redevelopment, and the repression of the Uyghur and their culture.
Durham, NC 27701 United States
October Third Friday Halloween Party at Sherlocks of Durham. At Sherlocks Glass & Dispensary we love this spooky time of year and we want to celebrate with you! Come into[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
The artworks of Golden Belt Art Studio artists fill The Great Hall. The show aims to display the diverse talents of the individual artists and what it means to be[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Join us for a fun-filled Friday Co-Working and Networking Social at The Glass Jug Beer Lab – Downtown Durham! You’ve made it to Friday, spend your last few hours of[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Join us for an evening of art in downtown Durham! Start your night at CCB Plaza, where you can enjoy music and explore a pop-up market, featuring more than 20[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
All Hoppy Beers just $6
Durham, 27701 United States
On Third Friday, Rubies on Five Points / Remey’s Lounge is hosting our first ever Artists’ Pop-Up Market. We will feature art from local artists, serve food and beverages, and[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Durham’s Alley Twenty Six is now offering $1.50 raw oyster special from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. A selection of oysters are sourced from North Carolina and often Canada, Virginia or elsewhere[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Offered in conjunction with the Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl, learn about 21c Durham’s current exhibition Refuge: Needing, Seeking, Creating Shelter, our ELEVATE projects, site-specific artworks, and the artists[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
The MAKRS Society presents: Durham Foodie Fare @ Durham Central Park: a foodie and art market. Showcasing the Triangle’s diverse food and art scene. Calling all Foodies!! Join us for[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Make sure to bring the whole crew to Bull McCabe’s on Friday Nights between now and mid November for free & family friendly concerts on the lawn featuring a variety[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Tour the Orenge building’s 2nd floor coworking and private offices and experience their current installation of Martha Clippinger’s brilliantly colorful works in a variety of mediums. Presented in partnership with[…]
Durham, 27701 United States
EUtopia Design has a pleasure of hosting the exhibit of a local abstract painter Rick Grime. Please join us to admire Rick’s most recent work.
Durham, NC 27701 United States
🎉 Cecy’s Gallery Then and Now: 5-Year Anniversary Celebration 🎨 Cecy’s Gallery is celebrating five incredible years! Join us for a special event, “Cecy’s Gallery Then and Now,” where we[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Durham that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while[…]
Durham, 27701
This special event will showcase a range of original paintings, including some never-before-seen works, and provide insight into the inspiration behind each piece. The evening will feature a vibrant live[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Friday nights, under the lights… Jammin’ with friends and drinks!
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Kick off your weekend in The Studio at Unscripted Durham every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy cocktails, DJ entertainment, and good vibes. The Studio is located on the lower level[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Durham that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while[…]
Durham, 27701
The artworks of Golden Belt Art Studio artists fill The Great Hall. The show aims to display the diverse talents of the individual artists and what it means to be[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Project 8179 and the Durham Art Guild present a pop-up exhibition: Three Story Tellers, featuring artists Fritzi Huber, Mark Weber and Melissa Wilgis. These three artists are joined in their[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Counterpoints is a curated showcase of local AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) artists, delving into the convergence of AAPI identity and mental health. Inspired by the intricate layers of musical[…]
Photographs by Clyde Haulman of the Silk Road city, prior to its destruction/redevelopment, and the repression of the Uyghur and their culture.
Durham, NC 27701 United States
The artworks of Golden Belt Art Studio artists fill The Great Hall. The show aims to display the diverse talents of the individual artists and what it means to be[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
On Third Friday, Rubies on Five Points / Remey’s Lounge is hosting our first ever Artists’ Pop-Up Market. We will feature art from local artists, serve food and beverages, and[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
The MAKRS Society presents: Durham Foodie Fare @ Durham Central Park: a foodie and art market. Showcasing the Triangle’s diverse food and art scene. Calling all Foodies!! Join us for[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Tour the Orenge building’s 2nd floor coworking and private offices and experience their current installation of Martha Clippinger’s brilliantly colorful works in a variety of mediums. Presented in partnership with[…]
Durham, 27701 United States
EUtopia Design has a pleasure of hosting the exhibit of a local abstract painter Rick Grime. Please join us to admire Rick’s most recent work.
Durham, NC 27701 United States
🎉 Cecy’s Gallery Then and Now: 5-Year Anniversary Celebration 🎨 Cecy’s Gallery is celebrating five incredible years! Join us for a special event, “Cecy’s Gallery Then and Now,” where we[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Join the Durham Arts Council in celebrating the opening of two new photography exhibits. “Where Are We?” features Jennifer Cantwell’s immersive and personal portraits, that “… represents time and the[…]
DURHAM, NC, NC 27701 United States
The artworks of Golden Belt Art Studio artists fill The Great Hall. The show aims to display the diverse talents of the individual artists and what it means to be[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Project 8179 and the Durham Art Guild present a pop-up exhibition: Three Story Tellers, featuring artists Fritzi Huber, Mark Weber and Melissa Wilgis. These three artists are joined in their[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Join us for a fun-filled Friday Co-Working and Networking Social at The Glass Jug Beer Lab – Downtown Durham! You’ve made it to Friday, spend your last few hours of[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
All Hoppy Beers just $6
Durham, 27701 United States
Durham’s Alley Twenty Six is now offering $1.50 raw oyster special from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. A selection of oysters are sourced from North Carolina and often Canada, Virginia or elsewhere[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
The MAKRS Society presents: Durham Foodie Fare @ Durham Central Park: a foodie and art market. Showcasing the Triangle’s diverse food and art scene. Calling all Foodies!! Join us for[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Make sure to bring the whole crew to Bull McCabe’s on Friday Nights between now and mid November for free & family friendly concerts on the lawn featuring a variety[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Durham that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while[…]
Durham, 27701
Kick off your weekend in The Studio at Unscripted Durham every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy cocktails, DJ entertainment, and good vibes. The Studio is located on the lower level[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Durham that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while[…]
Durham, 27701
The MAKRS Society presents: Durham Foodie Fare @ Durham Central Park: a foodie and art market. Showcasing the Triangle’s diverse food and art scene. Calling all Foodies!! Join us for[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
The MAKRS Society presents: Durham Foodie Fare @ Durham Central Park: a foodie and art market. Showcasing the Triangle’s diverse food and art scene. Calling all Foodies!! Join us for[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Make sure to bring the whole crew to Bull McCabe’s on Friday Nights between now and mid November for free & family friendly concerts on the lawn featuring a variety[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Durham that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while[…]
Durham, 27701
Kick off your weekend in The Studio at Unscripted Durham every Friday and Saturday night. Enjoy cocktails, DJ entertainment, and good vibes. The Studio is located on the lower level[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
⭐ The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Durham that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told through the Poe Historians while[…]
Durham, 27701
Featured Artist
JUSTIN LEITNER
Justin Leitner, Attack of the Lucky Strike
Oil Paint on Wood | 12″ x 12″
On display at Cecy’s Gallery & Studios
Art Venues
Experience art whenever you’re downtown by visiting one of these venues. They are free to visit, but most offer artwork for sale. Support local artists, and add beautiful works to your collection!
Click the map pin for more information about each venue.
- 1. 21c Museum Hotel
- 2. Through This Lens
- 3. The Artisan Market @ 305
- 4. EUtopia Design
- 5. Ella West Gallery
- 6. Exotique
- 7. 5 Points Gallery
- 8. Durham Art Guild @ Truist Gallery
- 9. Durham Arts Council
- 10. Museum of Durham History
- 11. Cecy’s Gallery & Studio
- 12. Fusion Gallery
- 13. Sherlocks Glass & Dispensary
- 14. Bull City Art & Frame Company
- 15. The Durham Fruit
- 16. Durham Art Guild at Durham Bottling Co.
- 17. Durham Art Guild Gallery & Studios @ Golden Belt
- 18. Golden Belt Artist Studios
- 19. Outer Loop Arts
- 20. Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery (Hayti Heritage Center)
Submit a Third Friday Event
The Third Friday Durham Event Calendar is used to promote arts-related events and activities taking place in Durham County on the Third Friday of each month.
Event organizers are also encouraged to use the hashtag #thirdfridaydurham on social media, and to invite @thirdfridaydurham to collaborate on Instagram.
Requirements for Submission
All events must:
- occur within Durham County
- be open to the general public
- take place on the third Friday of the month
- take place between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., or overlap this window
Downtown Durham, Inc. maintains full editorial control over all submitted events, including the right to exclude events as necessary. The Third Friday Durham Event Calendar is for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement by DDI. Please allow up to 2-3 business days for your event to appear on the calendar.
Public events may require permitting, which is not handled by DDI. Please visit the City of Durham special events page to ensure proper permits have been secured.
Questions may be directed to thirdfriday@downtowndurham.com.
Get InVolved
Want to be part of Third Friday? Contact the Director of Creative Activation for more information.
