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!
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.
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
All Hoppy Beers just $6
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’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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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.
🎉 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[…]
⭐ 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[…]
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[…]
Friday nights, under the lights… Jammin’ with friends and drinks!
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[…]
⭐ 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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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.
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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.
🎉 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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
All Hoppy Beers just $6
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
⭐ 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[…]
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[…]
⭐ 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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
⭐ 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[…]
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[…]
⭐ 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[…]
Justin Leitner, Attack of the Lucky Strike
Oil Paint on Wood | 12″ x 12″
On display at Cecy’s Gallery & Studios
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.
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.
All events must:
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.
Want to be part of Third Friday? Contact the Director of Creative Activation for more information.