Third Friday
Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl
Happening This
Third Friday
DDI is back in CCB Plaza for Third Friday – March Madness!
Come out to the plaza from 6-9 p.m. for basketball games, live music and more! Then, head out to explore local art at one (or all) of downtown’s art galleries!
Check out the calendar below for the most up-to-date list of everything happening downtown this Third Friday!
Event Calendar
Artwork created by DPS elementary and high school students for the Bull City Mayor’s Veganuary Challenge will be displayed in Durham businesses in time for the Third Friday Art Walk[…]
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, 27701
As part of Third Friday, Artists who identify as having a disability exhibit (and sell) their art! Usually 3 to 6 artists set up — painters, jewelers, craftspeople, writers, origami,[…]
Durham, 27701
Join us for an evening of art in downtown Durham! Start your night at CCB Plaza with Third Friday – March Madness! Play basketball-themed games while enjoying live music and[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Come out on Third Friday and celebrate two new shows opening at the Durham Arts Council! In the Allenton Gallery we will have a solo show by Hyewon Grigoni called[…]
DURHAM, NC, NC 27701 United States
Our featured store artists will be a father daughter duo! Sara Morris with a lil too ironic and her father Pete Morris of 10KTurnings! Karen Casey Fused Glass will be[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
5 Points Gallery in downtown Durham invites you to join us for “Defying Gravity”, an exhibition of works by Anne Heartt Gregory. Her abstract paintings veer off the path of[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Join us for a strolling party on Foster Street at Durham Central Park to celebrate art and artmaking! Everyone is invited to celebrate creativity, community and connection. Friday, March 21st[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Join us on Friday March 21st for an Artist reception for Local artist Cindy Lucas. Artist Reception 6-9pm My paintings focus on my love for color, texture and “brushwork” as[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Every Friday before the clock hits that light night hour, Club ERA selects your favorite artist and their playlist. All you have to do is show up on the dance[…]
Durham, 27701 United States
Every 3rd Friday, The Velvet Hippo hosts a dance party with beats by some of the Triangle’s best woman and NB DJs! These baddies will bring the heat so you[…]
Durham, 27701
Every Friday when the clock strikes 10pm, Club ERA turns into Durham’s only Gay, Queer, Trans nightclub and Bar. So get your slippers on and Freak out on the dance[…]
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Featured Artist
Hyewon Grigoni
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.
