Third Friday
The Third Friday of each month, downtown venues, art galleries, and public spaces celebrate the vibrant art and culture of downtown Durham.
Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl
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Third Friday Durham Celebrates 35 Years of the Scrap Exchange
We are bringing “the Scrap” downtown with music, cardboard art, a puppet performance, birthday treats, a community craft project, and more.
Kick off your evening at CCB Plaza and continue your night around downtown Durham, enjoying our galleries, restaurants, and bars.
Free and open to the public.
THIS THIRD FRIDAY – AUGUST 21 – AROUND TOWN
In honor of the Scrap Exchange:
Artisan Market at 305: Ministry of Cardboard Pop-up
Neomonde: Scrap Exchange Blue Salad
Pour Taproom: Scrappy Games on the Patio
Fate & Folklore: Tarot Readings
Discover Durham Visitor’s Center: Free Birthday Cake
Unscripted Hotel: Mongo Surprise on the Roof
Galleries:
Durham Art Guild: Award presentations for the DAG Members. 6-8 pm
DAG Golden Belt Gallery: Opening for the “Ancient Relics” by Sarah Coppola 6-8 pm.
5 Points Gallery: The Long Exhale, a group exhibition 6-9 pm.
Future Hooman: Legally Distinct Roulette. Party starts at 7 pm, drop by any time before 10 pm.
Liberty Arts Foundry: Scratch block workshop, free activity sessions, & more 6-9 pm
Through this Lens: Opening reception 6-9 pm
Stores:
The Burrow: Grand opening event, 7-9 pm Giveaways, refreshments, DJ
Red Headed Hemp: Local artist performance, free entry 7-9 pm
Center Studio Architecture: Celebrating 25 years of design with an open house
Rose & Lee Co.: Teachers Night Out. Teachers get 15% OFF your entire order
Strike Martial Arts: Pop-up market in the basement level of the Kress building! 103 West Main Street.
Restaurant/Bars/Venues:
Ment Beverage Co.: Photography Exhibition: “Crashing Bodies” 6-8 pm
Durham Central Park: Foodie Fare: 5:30-9:30 pm foodie and art market series
Orenge Durham 6-8 pm OPEN HOUSE abstract paintings, local potter and linocut work
American Tobacco Campus: The Velvet Beat, 6:30-8:30pm (no change) Live music 6:30-9 pm
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 located in the downtown district.
6. Exotique
8. Durham Art Guild @ Truist Gallery
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
Featured Gallery
It’s the kick-off for the annual Iron Pour at the Foundry at Liberty Arts. Liberty Arts is celebrating its 10th year of the Iron Pour this November, and the party starts now! Learn more about the Iron Pour by chatting with members of our Pour team and taking part in various educational workshops.
Third Friday Map & Events
This is a running list of Third Friday venues within downtown Durham. If hosting specific programming for the upcoming Third Friday, details will be linked!
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120 Morris St.
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105 Ramseur St.
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305 S Dillard St
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319 W Main St
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300 Morris St.
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September 18 @ 9:30 pm - 12:00 am
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321 W Main St
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803 Ramseur St.
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September 18 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Get Involved
Want to be part of Third Friday? Contact us for more information.
Submit an 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.