Beats n Bars Festival – Friday, 6pm and Saturday, noon – Enjoy two days of music and hip-hop culture at this Bull City festival held at American Underground and Lot20. Mingle with fellow music lovers as you enjoy food, drinks and tunes from performers like Madison Jay, Plug, J. Rashad and more. Also stop by the Self-Help Credit Union building before the show on Friday and Saturday for a conference featuring discussions on topics like money and mental health, plus artist talks. Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray – Saturday, 10-11:30am – Take a 90-m ..read more

Pollinator Garden Volunteer Day – Saturday, 9:30-11:30am – Get your hands dirty and show the pollinator garden at The Glass Jug Beer Lab – RTP some love by spreading mulch, pulling weeds and moving plants. Bring a pair of gloves and some garden tools if you have them and work on your green thumb! Strawberry Festival – Saturday, 11am-3pm – Old North Durham Park has everything you need for a perfect day with the family at this 19th annual festival. Enjoy local food, live entertainment, activity and craft booths for kids, strawberry treats and community vendors ..read more

Angels Among Us 5K & Walk of Hope – Saturday, 8am – Celebrate life, strength, courage and commitment by taking part in this race or walk (the latter begins at 11 a.m.) to benefit brain tumor research and education at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University. The race kicks off where Flowers Drive meets Yearby Avenue.  Bull City Madness – Saturday, 9am-3pm – Raise awareness and support for organizations in Durham and celebrate Durham’s rich basketball history at this DurhamCares-sponsored three vs. three basketball tour ..read more

The Tortured Poets Society Album Release Party – Friday, 4-8pm – Celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” at Boxyard RTP, presented in collaboration with Honeypress! The evening features Taylor Swift music bingo, friendship bracelet making, Poetry Fox encounters and a Taylor Swift-themed open jam session. Don’t miss exclusive specials from Boxyard businesses including Buzzy Bakes, Guildhall Games, RTP Uncorked and more! Third Friday Art Walk & Gallery Crawl – Friday, 6-9pm – Head downtown f ..read more

Library Fest – Thursday through Saturday – Durham County Library hosts this fourth annual community celebration of National Library Week with events that encourage discovery, literacy and connection. This year’s nature theme features keynotes from experts including Leah Thomas, John Francis and Matías Murano. Visit with animals from Piedmont Wildlife Center and Wild Tails NC, create art with Duke Health and much more at this family-friendly festival.  Sixth Annual New York Cat Film Festival – Thursday, 7:10pm; Saturday, 1pm and 5:10pm ..read more

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival – Through Sunday – This annual international festival returns for its first in-person showcase of top nonfiction films, screenings and panel discussions since the onset of COVID-19. Fifty films will be screened over the next four days at venues including the Carolina Theatre and Durham Convention Center. Two free screenings will be held at Durham Central Park – “Good Night Oppy” at 8:30 p.m. on Friday and “Apollo 11” at the same time on Saturday. Filmmakers Jessica Edwards and Gary Hustwit curated this year’s thematic program ..read more

Durham Bulls 2024 Spring Fan Fest – Friday, 3-5pm and 6:30-9pm – Join the Durham Bulls as they kick off baseball season with a Fan Fest at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Enjoy activities like catch on the field, batting practice for kids, clubhouse tours, selfies with Wool E. Bull, unique photo ops and inflatable games. Spring Egg Hunt – Saturday, 10am-noon – Hop on over to Duke Homestead for an egg hunt adventure that your whole family will love. Exchange eggs for prizes, and enjoy egg-themed and historic games, plus a puppet show. Bring your own baske ..read more

Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl – Friday, 6-9pm – Explore Durham’s galleries, art studios, restaurants and more featuring street performers and special limited exhibits. Lower Eno River Discovery Paddle – Saturday, 11am-2pm – Explore the hidden creeks and caves along the Eno River and into the Neuse River with this three-hour guided tour from Two Sisters Adventure Company. St. Paddy’s Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, 11am – Don your green garb and party at James Joyce Irish Pub with live Irish music, special St. Patrick ..read more

Kids Night Out – Friday, 5:30-8:30pm – Desperate for a date night? Bring your 5 through 10-year-olds to the Museum of Life and Science for an evening of science experiments, exhibit tours, games and pizza while you enjoy a few hours to yourself.  Celebrate National Women’s Day – Friday, 6:30-8:30pm – Paint portraiture tributes to poet, memoirist and civil rights activist Maya Angelou with artist Lila Edwards of Durham’s Wine & Design. Bring your own beverage, and leave your anxieties at the door – no experience is necessary for this workshop!  Art-n-Soul ..read more

Naturally Wild Presents Birding with QTBIPOC – Saturday, 9-11am – Explore the different birds that reside in Sarah P. Duke Gardens and learn how the garden changes from spring to summer with Naturally Wild LLC and bird guide Deja Perkins. The program is designed to center queer, trans, Black, Indigenous and people of color audiences, voices and experiences and registration is prioritized for those that identify as such.  Engineers Day – Saturday, 10am-3pm – Head to the Museum of Life and Science to celebrate World Engineering Day with acti ..read more