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Art & museums

Um Lobo Entre os Cisnes (A Wolf Among Swans)

Duke Arts · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

Um Lobo Entre os Cisnes (A Wolf Among Swans)

Duke Arts · 9:00 AM

Music

Saturdaze: DJ Marrs

BeatBox Stage · 10:00 AM

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unEarth Body Care: BLEND & GLOW: Mini DIY Nature-infused Body Oil Workshop

PopBox · 10:00 AM

Music

Le Weekend 20th Anniversary Show + Late Model + The Wigg Report + DJ Matt Welborn

Shadowbox Studio · 10:00 AM

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Community Sticker Swap

Durham County Library - Stanford L. Warren Branch · 11:00 AM

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Woody Ethnobotany

Duke Gardens-Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center · 1:00 PM

From $48
Art & museums

Comparsa

Duke Arts · 2:00 PM

Music

Duke University String School: Violin and Cello Choir Concert

Duke Arts · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 15
Event

Adult Workshops: Botanical Still Life Drawing

Museum of Life and Science · 7:00 PM

From $40
Theater & dance

Witch by Jen Silverman

Duke Arts · 8:00 PM

5 more dates through Nov 22
Music

Faculty Recital: Gabriel Richard, The Three Bs

Duke Arts · 8:00 PM

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Intro to Quietude: An Exploration of Meditation and the Inner Life

Duke Arts · 12:30 PM

Art & museums

Anna Murray Douglass and a Family of Revolutionaries: A Conversation

Duke Arts · 2:00 PM

Art & museums

A Masterclass with Charles Randolph-Wright and Jamila Ponton Bragg

Duke Arts · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

The Story of Stone in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum

Duke Gardens-Barnes Welcome Center · 10:00 AM

From $22
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Bark & Bond Social

Barkyard Dog Park · 10:00 AM

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Duke in Venice Summer 2027 Info Session

Sanford 102 · 4:30 PM

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Write it Down: Letters, Archives and Creative Response

Duke Arts · 6:00 PM

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Teen Science Cafe

Museum of Life and Science · 7:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Durham Community Day

Museum of Life and Science · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Film Screening: Eleanor The Great

Duke Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Cello Studios of Caroline Stinson and Stephanie Vial: Feeling American

Duke Arts · 7:30 PM

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LEGO Free Play

Durham County Library - Bragtown Branch · 11:00 AM

4 more dates through Dec 17
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Midday Meader

Onsite at Duke Gardens - directions to follow · 12:15 PM

Free
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Community Cycle

<p>C.M. Herndon Park</p> - 511 Scott King Road Durham NC 27713 · 1:00 PM

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Hola, Let's Learn Spanish

Durham County Library - Bragtown Branch · 3:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 16
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Pokemon Club

Durham County Library - Stanford L. Warren Branch · 5:00 PM

4 more dates through Jan 27
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We the People: Mandala

Duke Arts · 6:00 PM

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Discovery Drop-In & Storytime

Duke Gardens - Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden · 10:00 AM

Free
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Fall into Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts.

Durham County Library - Bragtown Branch · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

Drifting: Screening and Roundtable Discussion

Duke Arts · 3:00 PM

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Sensory Trays: Fall Leaves and Pumpkin Spice

Durham County Library - Stanford L. Warren Branch · 4:00 PM

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Duke in Chicago Summer 2027 Info Session

Duke Arts · 4:30 PM

Music

The Ciompi Quartet: Ciompi Downtown

Duke Arts · 5:30 PM

Art & museums

Night of Activism and Civic Action

Duke Arts · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Screen/Society: La Bola Negra

Duke Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Duke University Wind Symphony: We the People: Belonging?

Duke Arts · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

The Bipeds present Learn to Make Your Own Ghost

Shadowbox Studio · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 21
Event

Bragtown's Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Melanie!

Durham County Library - Bragtown Branch · 10:30 AM

2 more dates through Dec 4
Music

The Ciompi Quartet: Ciompi on West

Duke Arts · 12:00 PM

Art & museums

Triangle Orchid Society Fall for Orchids Show

Sarah P. Duke Gardens · 1:00 PM

Free2 more dates through Nov 22
Event

Game On: Nintendo Switch Fun at Bragtown

Durham County Library - Bragtown Branch · 4:00 PM

Art & museums

Screen/Society: Excalibur

Duke Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

November Dances 2026

Duke Arts · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 21
Music

Duke Improv Ensemble: Improvising Autumn

Duke Arts · 8:00 PM

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Unearthing Duke Forest Celebration and Tour

Duke Arts · 9:00 AM

Music

Saturdaze: DJ Proto J

BeatBox Stage · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Fall Fest with Triangle Canine Club

Boxyard RTP · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

A World of Weird and Wonderful Plants: Duke Research Greenhouse Tour

Duke Research Greenhouse-Directions to Follow · 10:00 AM

From $30
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Fall Colors Hike

<p>West Point on the Eno · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Thanksgiving: Culinary & Cultural History

Bennett Place State Historic Site · 11:00 AM

From $10
Music

Duke University String School: Solo Recitals

Duke Arts · 1:00 PM

Music

Guest Artist Piano Recital: Andrew Willis

Duke Arts · 8:00 PM

Music

Calichi Trio Concert

Duke Arts · 3:00 PM

Music

Bach Cantata Series: Odes and Oratorios

Duke Arts · 5:00 PM

Music

Chamber Music at Duke: Concert 1

Duke Arts · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 5
Event

Playtime with Ms. Chelsea

Durham County Library - North Regional · 10:30 AM

Event

Children's Scavenger Hunt at North Regional Library

Durham County Library - North Regional · 7:00 PM

3 more dates through Nov 30
Event

Storytime with Ms. Molly

Durham County Library - North Regional · 10:30 AM

Event

Authors & Illustrators Born in November Scavenger Hunt

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 30
Music

Friday Night Live: Janna Badalian

BeatBox Stage · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Vintage Bazaar Black Friday Blowout

Boxyard RTP · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Holiday Painting Workshop

Boxyard RTP · 6:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Classic Car Show & Market

Boxyard RTP · 6:00 AM

Music

Saturdaze: Bull City Trio

BeatBox Stage · 7:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 5
Event

Page & Pen Writing Workshop: Tech Tools for Writers

Durham County Library - North Regional · 10:30 AM

1 more date through Dec 1
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Spanish Conversation

Durham County Library - South Regional · 11:00 AM

3 more dates through Dec 19
Food & drink

Bull City Brews

<p>Durham Central Park</p> - 501 Foster Street Durham NC 27701 · 3:00 PM

Event

Kudzu and Wisteria Basket Weaving

Duke Gardens-Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center · 10:00 AM

From $112
Art & museums

Grounding America: Cotton guest talk with Julius Tillery

Fredric Jameson Gallery · 5:00 AM

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Mini Makers Workshop

Durham County Library - North Regional · 10:30 AM

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ABC Storytime with Ms. Donielle

Durham County Library - South Regional · 10:30 AM

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Silly Stories with Ms. Olivia

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 10:30 AM

1 more date through Dec 7
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Story Sprouts (Toddler/Preschool Storytime)

Durham County Library - East Regional · 11:00 AM

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Board Game Cafe

Durham County Library - East Regional · 2:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 21
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Make It Monday

Durham County Library - North Regional · 3:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 14
Event

DIY Lava Lamp

Durham County Library - Bragtown Branch · 4:00 PM

Event

Tabletop Troupe - Board Games & Card Games

Durham County Library - South Regional · 4:00 PM

3 more dates through Jan 4
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Craftsgiving Leftovers!

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 4:00 PM

Art & museums

Sperling Center Presents Undergraduate Doc Fest

Duke Arts · 7:00 PM

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Toddler Storytime

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 9:45 AM

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Over 50 Crowd

Durham County Library - East Regional · 10:00 AM

3 more dates through Dec 22
Event

Botany Spotlight: Lichen

Duke Gardens-Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center · 1:00 PM

From $24
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Teen Game Day!

Durham County Library - North Regional · 3:30 PM

4 more dates through Dec 15
Event

Children's Popsicle Ornament Crafts

Durham County Library - South Regional · 4:30 PM

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Let's Learn Mandarin!

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 4:45 PM

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Durham Voices

Durham County Library - East Regional · 6:15 PM

1 more date through Dec 15
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Big Kid Storytime

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 6:30 PM

Music

Duke Chorale: Holiday Concert featuring Durham School of the Arts

Duke Arts · 7:00 PM

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Fun Time Storytime

Durham County Library - South Regional · 10:30 AM

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Play and Explore

Durham County Library - South Regional · 11:00 AM

2 more dates through Dec 16
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Food & Fiction

Durham County Library - North Regional · 3:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 9
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Teen Art Club

Durham County Library - South Regional · 3:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 16
Event

Lego Lab

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 3:30 PM

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STEAM Big: Snow Globe Spectacular

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:30 PM

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Diamond Painting: Winter Ornaments

Durham County Library - East Regional · 6:00 PM

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We the People: Star Quilt Fabric Collage

Duke Arts · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Drawing Club

Durham County Library - North Regional · 6:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Holidays in the Park

Museum of Life and Science · Through Dec 31

From $18
Music

Duke Symphony Orchestra: Classical to the Core

Duke Arts · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Grounding America: Corn, Cotton, Tobacco, Coal Short Films

Fredric Jameson Gallery · 10:00 AM

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Bilingual Story Time | Tiempo de Historias Bilingües

Nasher Museum of Art · 10:30 AM

3 more dates through Mar 4
Music

Liv and Sing!

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 10:30 AM

1 more date through Dec 10
Event

Baby Storytime

Durham County Library - South Regional · 10:30 AM

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Playtime Pals

Durham County Library - East Regional · 11:00 AM

2 more dates through Jan 7
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Playdough Playtime (Ages 2-6)

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 11:15 AM

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Game Day for Grown-Ups!

Durham County Library - North Regional · 2:00 PM

Event

Craft & Connect

Durham County Library - North Regional · 3:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 10
Event

All Things STEAM: Let's Learn About Igloos!

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 4:00 PM

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Teens Make Your Mark

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:30 PM

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Upcycled Banner Workshop: DIY Baskets

Duke Arts · 5:30 PM

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Lino Cut Printmaking

Duke Arts · 6:00 PM

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AfterHours: Holiday Spirits

Museum of Life and Science · 7:00 PM

From $40
Event

Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwasu - Friday

Onsite at Duke Gardens - directions to follow · 11:45 AM

From $681 more date through Dec 5
Event

Holiday Greenery: Build Your Own Wreath

Onsite at Duke Gardens - directions to follow · 2:00 PM

From $781 more date through Dec 5
Event

Social Stitchers

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 2:00 PM

3 more dates through Dec 18
Event

Mix and Make: Scarecrow Cupcake Decorating

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Santa Paws

Durham Armory - 212 Foster Street Durham NC 27701 · 5:00 PM

Art & museums

2026 Haitian Film Festival: The Last Meal

Duke Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Handel's Messiah

Duke Arts · 7:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 6
Music

Duke Jazz Ensemble: December Concert

Duke Arts · 8:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Photos with Santa

Boxyard RTP · 7:00 AM

Event

Sew Holiday

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 10:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 12
Event

Family Fables (Storytime)

Durham County Library - East Regional · 11:00 AM

Event

Write Types

Durham County Library - North Regional · 11:00 AM

Music

Peter Lamb Presents

BeatBox Stage · 11:00 AM

Event

Dungeons & Dragons

Durham County Library - North Regional · 1:00 PM

Event

Japanese Tea Gathering: Shiwsu -2nd seating

Onsite at Duke Gardens - directions to follow · 1:45 PM

From $68
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Canines for Literacy @ East

Durham County Library - East Regional · 2:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 2
Event

Developing Reverent Relationships with Plants: Herbal Stovetop Potpourri

Duke Gardens-Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center · 2:00 PM

From $42
Festivals & markets

54th Annual Senior Holiday Party

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Art & museums

Gathering: A Collaborative Nature Art Experience for the Cancer Community

Duke Gardens-Barnes Welcome Center · 1:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Holiday at the Lodge

<p>Spruce Pine Lodge</p> - 2235 Bahama Road Bahama NC 27503 · 1:00 PM

Music

Durham Medical Orchestra: Under the Surface

Duke Arts · 3:00 PM

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Baby Bookworms (Lapsit Storytime)

Durham County Library - East Regional · 10:00 AM

Event

Bahama Bees

Durham County Library - North Regional · 12:30 PM

Event

Adventures in Crafting: Perler bead statues

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 4:00 PM

Event

Teen Craft and Chill

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:30 PM

Event

Heartfulness Meditation

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 21
Event

Down South Shuffle presents Line Dancing with Nykki

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 21
Event

Adult Story Time: Non-Sentimental Holiday Stories

Durham County Library - North Regional · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Reflections: Public Tour

Nasher Museum of Art · 10:30 AM

3 more dates through Mar 9
Event

Winter Book Bingo

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 4:00 PM

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Children's Elf on the Shelf Craft Rolls

Durham County Library - South Regional · 4:30 PM

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Family Crafternoon: T Shirt Totes

Durham County Library - East Regional · 5:30 PM

Music

Fun Songs with Tom Clark

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

What's the 411? Chronic Disease and Physical Activity

Durham County Library - South Regional · 1:00 PM

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CodeMavericks: Scratch Jr.

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:30 PM

Event

Stress, Emotions, and Eating: Discover Healthier Habits this Holiday Season

Durham County Library - North Regional · 6:00 PM

Event

Drop-in Tech Support

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 6:00 PM

Event

Bilingual Storytime

Durham County Library - Stanford L. Warren Branch · 10:30 AM

1 more date through Jan 14
Event

Adult Game Day

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 2:00 PM

Event

DIY Diamond Painted Snowflake Magnets

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 4:00 PM

Art & museums

Gallery Guide Tour: In Pursuit of Happiness

Nasher Museum of Art · 6:00 PM

Event

Memory Cafe

Durham County Library - North Regional · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Reflections: Virtual Tour

Nasher Museum of Art · 2:00 PM

3 more dates through Mar 12
Event

Game ON!: Candy Caper Escape Room

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:30 PM

Event

Kids Night Out

Museum of Life and Science · 5:30 PM

From $40
Festivals & markets

Nasher Members Holiday Celebration & Exhibition Preview

Nasher Museum of Art · 6:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Mini Market: NC LPS Club Holiday Market

Boxyard RTP · 7:00 AM

Event

Adult Workshops: Holiday Wreaths

Museum of Life and Science · 10:00 AM

From $40
Art & museums

Stonework of Duke Gardens

Duke Gardens-Barnes Welcome Center · 10:00 AM

From $24
Festivals & markets

Durham Holiday Parade

<p>Main Street · 10:00 AM

Event

Read to Me Pet Partners

Durham County Library - North Regional · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Photos with Grinch

Boxyard RTP · 11:00 AM

Event

Letters to Loved Ones

Durham County Library - East Regional · 3:00 PM

Event

Seed Packing Party!

Durham County Library - North Regional · 3:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Second Sundays: Open Studio

Nasher Museum of Art · 1:00 PM

3 more dates through Mar 14
Event

Geminid's Meteor Shower

<p>West Point on the Eno &gt; Environmental Education Pavilion</p> - 5253 N Roxb · 9:00 PM

Event

Teen Afterschool Arcade

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:30 PM

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Death Cafe

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 5:30 PM

Art & museums

Cookies, Cocoa, and a Movie

Durham County Library - East Regional · 5:30 PM

Event

Sew to Give: Holiday Pillowcase Project

Durham County Library - South Regional · 6:00 PM

Event

Midday Meander

Onsite at Duke Gardens - directions to follow · 12:15 PM

Free
Event

Junk Keychains

Durham County Library - South Regional · 6:00 PM

Event

Read & Sip

Durham County Library - East Regional · 6:00 PM

Event

Wintertime Slime

Durham County Library - South Regional · 4:30 PM

Art & museums

Gallery Guide Tour: The Virgin and Child

Nasher Museum of Art · 6:00 PM

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Holiday Cookie House Extravaganza

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:00 PM

Event

Teen Saturdoodle

Durham County Library - East Regional · 9:30 AM

Event

Free Meditation Session

Durham County Library - South Regional · 3:00 PM

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Fragrance Club: Swap Night!

Durham County Library - East Regional · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Project Hail Mary Movie Showing

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 4:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Noon Year's Eve

Museum of Life and Science · 10:00 AM

Event

Adventures in Crafting: Snowy owl pinecones

Durham County Library - Southwest Regional · 4:00 PM

Event

Pokémon Club at East Regional

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:00 PM

Event

STEAM Big: Robot Workshop

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:30 PM

Art & museums

Gallery Guide Tour: In Your Dreams

Nasher Museum of Art · 6:00 PM

Event

Game ON!: Terrific Trivia

Durham County Library - East Regional · 4:30 PM

Art & museums

Gallery Guide Tour: Drawing in the Galleries

Nasher Museum of Art · 6:00 PM

Event

K-12 Teacher Workshop

Nasher Museum of Art · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

Gallery Guide Tour: The Art of Looking - How to Read a Painting

Nasher Museum of Art · 6:00 PM

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