Third Friday
Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl
Happening This
Third Friday
CCB Plaza
3-6 p.m.
- DJ Treee City
6-9 p.m.
- DJ Nar
- Pop-up art market
- Face painting and fun for the little ones
- Giveaway at the DDI info table
(Entertainment presented by The Fruit)
Stop by the DDI info table to pick up a Third Friday map.
And check out the calendar below for the most up-to-date list of everything happening downtown this Third Friday!
Event Calendar
The coveted Igloo Season on the rooftop Patio at Unscripted Durham will be here before you know it! Reservations are now open for you to snag the best seats in[…]
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
5 Points Gallery in downtown Durham is thrilled to announce an exhibit of works by King Nobuyoshi Godwin. King’s art is a vibrant expression of his neurodiversity, shaped by the[…]
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
Come downtown every third Friday for Durham’s art walk and gallery crawl. Enjoy exhibition openings, art demonstrations and cool art-themed events at restaurants and shops! Visit thirdfridaydurham.org for information about upcoming Third[…]
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
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
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
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
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[…]
Durham, 27701 United States
5 Points Gallery in downtown Durham is thrilled to announce an exhibit of works by King Nobuyoshi Godwin. King’s art is a vibrant expression of his neurodiversity, shaped by the[…]
Durham, NC 27701 United States
Come downtown every third Friday for Durham’s art walk and gallery crawl. Enjoy exhibition openings, art demonstrations and cool art-themed events at restaurants and shops! Visit thirdfridaydurham.org for information about upcoming Third[…]
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
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
The coveted Igloo Season on the rooftop Patio at Unscripted Durham will be here before you know it! Reservations are now open for you to snag the best seats in[…]
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
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
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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
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
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
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[…]
Durham, 27701 United States
Featured Artist
McKayla Walker
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.
