Events at The Durham are inspired by the community, for the community. These are told through stories, art, and music bringing people together to connect intentionally by way of shared experiences. We welcome you to come and enjoy!
Past Events
15
Aug
A Night in the Catskills with Adam O’Fallon Price & Daniel Wallace
Thu, Aug 15, 2019
6-8pm | Mezzanine
17
Jun
A Recipe from the Ground Up: Dinner with Dan Barber + Row 7 Seed Company
Mon, Jun 17, 2019
6pm bar opens
6:30pm seated dinner
06
Apr
Full Frame Speakeasy
Fri, Apr 05, 2019 to Sat, Apr 06, 2019
Conversations at 9:15am, 12:15pm and 3:15
15
Mar
Sabah Spring Tour
Thu, Mar 14, 2019 to Fri, Mar 15, 2019
March 14 | 5-9pm
March 15 | 10am-8pm
21
Jan
MLK Day Screening: ALTHEA
Mon, Jan 21, 2019
Screenings at 10:30am and 2pm | Discussion at 12pm
24
Oct
Durham County Library: Storytime on the Roof
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
Wednesdays - June 6, July 11, August 1, September 5, October 24 // 10:30am
14
Oct
The Beast 2018 Season on the Roof
Sun, Oct 14, 2018
Mar. 11, Apr. 29, May 20, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14 // 5:30-8pm
11
Oct
Lobby Call: Night Moves
Thu, Oct 11, 2018
6pm // Bar opens with conversation, Q&A, and signing to follow.
04
Oct
Food Media and #MeToo
Thu, Oct 04, 2018
5:30pm - Cocktails and passed snacks
6:30pm - Discussion
17
Sep
Florence Relief Dinner
Mon, Sep 17, 2018
6pm // Doors open
6:30pm // seated multi-course meal
26
Jun
Novel Sounds: Florence Dore & Will Rigby Book Event & Musical Performance
Tue, Jun 26, 2018
6pm cocktails & passed snacks // 6:30pm words on the book from Florence & a musical performance from Will Rigby and the Novel Sounds
22
May
Screening: Look & See – A Portrait of Wendell Berry in partnership with Slow Money NC
Tue, May 22, 2018
6pm cocktail hour // 6:30pm screening
08
May
NC Music Trivia Night
Tue, May 08, 2018
Team signup starting at 6pm // Trivia starting around 6:30
21
Mar
Lobby Call: Cake and Obituaries with Maira Kalman & John Heginbotham
Wed, Mar 21, 2018
12:30pm
28
Feb
Sam Stephenson Book Talk feat. Allan Gurganus & a Film by Jem Cohen
Wed, Feb 28, 2018
6pm cocktail hour // 7pm book talk, q&a, signing
06
Dec
Durham County Library: Storytime on the Roof
Wed, Aug 16, 2017 to Wed, Dec 06, 2017
Wednesdays - September 13, October 4, November 1, December 6 // 10:30am
14
Nov
Lobby Call: Listening Lunch with The Blind Boys of Alabama
Tue, Nov 14, 2017
noon // Restaurant
28
Oct
Seafood Social: a daily seafood cocktail hour on the patio
Wed, Sep 20, 2017 to Sat, Oct 28, 2017
5-7pm
14
Oct
Vibez: a networking brunch series presented by Art of Cool & Black Wall St.
Sat, Oct 14, 2017
11am-3pm
14
Oct
Designed in Durham: Reid Miller Apparel Launch Party with Liberation Threads
Sat, Oct 14, 2017
5-7pm
10
Oct
Ugly & Wild Film Durham Premiere
Tue, Oct 10, 2017
7:30-9pm // screenings at 7:30, 8:00, 8:30
23
Sep
Vibez: a networking brunch series presented by Art of Cool & Black Wall St.
Sat, Sep 23, 2017
Brunch 11am-2pm // Roof noon-3pm
19
Aug
Vibez: a networking brunch series presented by Art of Cool & Black Wall St.
Sat, Aug 19, 2017
Brunch 10am-noon // Roof noon-3pm
21
May
Moogfest 2017 Workshops
Thu, May 18, 2017 to Sun, May 21, 2017
Thurs 2pm // Fri 10:30am-8pm // Sat 10am-6pm // Sun 10:30am-4:30pm
24
Apr
Views from The Durham
Mon, Apr 10, 2017 to Mon, Apr 24, 2017
April 10, 17 & 24 | 8-11pm
Guided constellation & night sky tours + science exhibits, music, & cocktail specials hosted by the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, The NC Science Museum, and the Innovate Your Cool Conference Read More...
01
Apr
Final Four Game Watch on the Roof
Sat, Apr 01, 2017
6:09 - South Carolina vs Gonzaga | 8:49 - UNC vs Oregon
03
Mar
Ari Weinzweig & Andrea Reusing in Conversation: Zingerman’s Guide to Good Leading
Fri, Mar 03, 2017
6pm: Cocktail Hour // 7pm Talk & Signing
31
Dec
Half Price Wine Bottles on the Roof
Thu, Dec 01, 2016 to Sat, Dec 31, 2016
M-W 5pm-midnight // Th 5pm-1am // Fri-Sat 4pm-1am // Sun 4-10pm
12
Nov
NC ComicCon: Lee Child Book Signing
Sat, Nov 12, 2016
12-2pm
NC ComicCon welcomes bestselling author and creator of the Jack Reacher novels, Lee Child. The signing is open to all attendees with a Saturday or weekend NCC pass. Read More...
29
Oct
Flash Chorus on the Roof: Stranger Things Edition
Sat, Oct 29, 2016
Doors open at 11 am // Singing starts at 11:30
21
Oct
Toni Tipton-Martin and Andrea Weigl in Conversation
Fri, Oct 21, 2016
6pm Cocktail hour // 7-8pm Conversation, Q&A and signing
17
Aug
Patio Magic Hour: Gin & Tonic Bar with Durham Distillery
Wed, Aug 17, 2016
August 17 & September 14, 5:30-8pm
27
Jul
Patio Magic Hour: Gin & Tonic Bar with Durham Distillery
Wed, Jul 27, 2016
July 27, August 17, September 14, 5-8pm
24
Jun
Lex Alexander: Building Exceptional Customer Service in Your Small Business
Fri, Jun 24, 2016
8am
21
May
Counter Culture: Cold-Hearted Coffee Stand
Fri, May 20, 2016 to Sat, May 21, 2016
10:30am-5pm
15
May
Duke Graduation Weekend
Sat, May 14, 2016 to Sun, May 15, 2016
Dinner Sat 5:30-10pm
Brunch Sun 10:30am-2pm
24
Apr
NC Beer Month Tap Takeover Series
Sun, Apr 03, 2016 to Sun, Apr 24, 2016
Sundays in April 3-10pm
09
Apr
Full Frame Festival Picnic Lunch
Thu, Apr 07, 2016 to Sat, Apr 09, 2016
11am-2pm
a limited quantity of plates will be available
04
Apr
NCAA Watch Parties on the Roof
Thu, Mar 24, 2016 to Mon, Apr 04, 2016
Duke vs Oregon 3/24 9:55pm // UNC vs Indiana 3/25 9:55pm
Check the NCAA schedule for future game times.
03
Apr
Dusk til Durham: Jazz, Hip Hop and Sunsets on the Roof with The Beast
Sun, Apr 03, 2016
5:30-7:30pm
12
Mar
Flash Chorus Presents: Love Sing on the Roof
Sat, Mar 12, 2016
Doors at 12pm // Singing starts at 12:30pm
02
Mar
How Influential is Caribbean Music? Vincent Joos Discussion on the Roof
Wed, Mar 02, 2016
5:30-6:30pm
01
Mar
Ben Ratliff with Mac McCaughan, “Every Song Ever”
Tue, Mar 01, 2016
7:00-8:30pm
New York Times music critic Ben Ratliff discusses his book "Every Song Ever" with Mac McCaughan, presented by The Regulator Bookshop Read More...
21
Feb
A Night of Spoken Word Poetry: Durham Under Development
Sun, Feb 21, 2016
7-9pm
Hosted by Dasan Ahanu Read More...
17
Feb
Duke-Carolina: The Blue Blood Rivalry Screening on the Roof
Wed, Feb 17, 2016
Duke-Carolina: The Blue Blood Rivalry 7pm // Duke vs. Carolina Basketball Game 9pm
16
Feb
SwitchPoint Meet-Up on the Roof
Tue, Feb 16, 2016
5:30-7:30pm
Join us February 16 for a SwitchPoint happy hour on the roof. Read More...
18
Jan
MLK Day Screening with The Citizen
Mon, Jan 18, 2016
11am-6:30pm
Cookies and snacks available // Children are welcome!
28
Dec
Durham Cinematheque Presents: The 120th Anniversary of Cinema
Mon, Dec 28, 2015
Installation Open 1-5pm // Vive les Lumieres! 2 & 4 pm // Vive la France! 5:30 pm // Vive le Cinema! 8:30 pm
