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Things to do in Durham this week

Tuesday, October 13 to Tuesday, October 20 · 60+ events

At least 60 events are listed in Durham, North Carolina for this week (Oct 13–20), soonest first. The most common categories are arts & culture (11), live music (9) and comedy (7). 12 of the events listed are marked free.

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Tuesday, October 13

  1. Triangle Career Expo '26 - Job Seeker Registration

    Triangle Career Expo '26 - Job Seeker Registration

    Embassy Suites - Cary

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  2. Durham Social Hack NightFree

    Durham Social Hack Night

    Hi-Wire Brewing Durham

  3. Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    DPAC

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  4. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

    Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

    Carolina Theatre - Durham

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Wednesday, October 14

  1. Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS

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  2. Deep Learning Architectures & SystemsFree

    Deep Learning Architectures & Systems

    The Frontier RTP

  3. Women Who Care of Durham/ Orange Counties - October 2026

    Women Who Care of Durham/ Orange Counties - October 2026

    Chet Miller

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  4. Shut Up & Write! Downtown DurhamFree

    Shut Up & Write! Downtown Durham

    Durham County Library

  5. Woodshop WednesdaysFree

    Woodshop Wednesdays

    Splat Space

  6. Durham | Claude Community x NetappFree

    Durham | Claude Community x Netapp

    Research Triangle Park

  7. Southern Nights Comedy Tour, Landon Bryant, Mary Ryan Brown

    Southern Nights Comedy Tour, Landon Bryant, Mary Ryan Brown

    Raleigh Improv

    US$32.95

  8. Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    DPAC

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  9. Brigitte Calls Me Baby

    Brigitte Calls Me Baby

    Cat's Cradle

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Thursday, October 15

  1. WORSHIP RESTORED CONFERENCE 2026

    WORSHIP RESTORED CONFERENCE 2026

    The River Church

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  2. NGS IEG October 15th - Sara Selitsky; FlashPathFree

    NGS IEG October 15th - Sara Selitsky; FlashPath

    Research Triangle Park

  3. BPD Roundtable Dinner

    BPD Roundtable Dinner

    North Carolina Biotechnology Center

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  4. Beginner UV Resin Pouring Workshop

    Beginner UV Resin Pouring Workshop

    815 Ramseur St suite d

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  5. 2026 Wyland Lecture on Religion and Law

    2026 Wyland Lecture on Religion and Law

    Reynolds Industries Theater

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  6. Tricycle Trivia @ Crank Arm DurhamFree

    Tricycle Trivia @ Crank Arm Durham

    Crank Arm Brewing Company Durham

  7. Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    DPAC

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  8. Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour

    Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour

    Carolina Theatre - Durham

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  9. Thank God Tomorrow's Friday

    Thank God Tomorrow's Friday

    Rookie's Sports, Food & Spirits

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Friday, October 16

  1. The Founder's ClinicFree

    The Founder's Clinic

    Bull Durham

  2. North Carolina State University Wolfpack Baseball vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball

    North Carolina State University Wolfpack Baseball vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball

    Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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  3. Rene Vaca

    Rene Vaca

    Raleigh Improv

    US$32.95

  4. Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    DPAC

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  5. Atsuko Okatsuka

    Atsuko Okatsuka

    Carolina Theatre - Durham

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  6. Dean Turnley (18+ Event)

    Dean Turnley (18+ Event)

    The Fruit

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  7. Rene Vaca

    Rene Vaca

    Raleigh Improv

    US$32.95

Saturday, October 17

  1. Duke Blue Devils Football vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Football

    Duke Blue Devils Football vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Football

    Wallace Wade Stadium

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  2. Beginner Encaustic Painting Workshop

    Beginner Encaustic Painting Workshop

    815 Ramseur St suite d

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  3. Workshop: Unlocking Potential with Shortform Improv

    Workshop: Unlocking Potential with Shortform Improv

    Mettlesome at Golden Belt

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  4. Open HouseFree

    Open House

    Splat Space

  5. Oyster Roast at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Durham

    Oyster Roast at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Durham

    Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

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  6. Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    DPAC

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  7. Relax with Farm Animals

    Relax with Farm Animals

    Avery Family Farm

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  8. Bull City BOOs Fest 2026

    Bull City BOOs Fest 2026

    Durham Central Park

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  9. White Rock Baptist Church 160th Anniversary Concert ft John P. Kee

    White Rock Baptist Church 160th Anniversary Concert ft John P. Kee

    Hillside High School

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  10. Quadeca w/ Derby

    Quadeca w/ Derby

    Cat's Cradle

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  11. 🎤 Karaoke Night at The Tavern 🍻Free

    🎤 Karaoke Night at The Tavern 🍻

    The Tavern

  12. Rene Vaca

    Rene Vaca

    Raleigh Improv

    US$32.95

  13. JUELZ (18+ Event)

    JUELZ (18+ Event)

    The Fruit

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Sunday, October 18

  1. Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    DPAC

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  2. Bailemos por la Vida

    Bailemos por la Vida

    201 W Chatham St

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  3. For The Girls Vintage Market x Durham Central Park

    For The Girls Vintage Market x Durham Central Park

    Durham Central Park

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  4. North Carolina Symphony - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

    North Carolina Symphony - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

    Memorial Hall

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  5. "The Southern Classic" volume 1

    "The Southern Classic" volume 1

    Garland Hall

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  6. Eat the World: Burgundy

    Eat the World: Burgundy

    Wedgewood Cheese Bar

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  7. El Tonto Por Cristo – The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A

    El Tonto Por Cristo – The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A

    Varsity Theatre

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  8. Words of Essence's "21st Annual Gospel Showcase Event 2026"

    Words of Essence's "21st Annual Gospel Showcase Event 2026"

    The Downtown Durham Armory (across from the Marriott Hotel)

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  9. THE GET UP & HUSTLE TOUR

    THE GET UP & HUSTLE TOUR

    Raleigh Improv

    US$26.67

  10. Benjamin Tod

    Benjamin Tod

    Cat's Cradle

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Monday, October 19

  1. GFS Passport Fair & 5th Anniversary

    GFS Passport Fair & 5th Anniversary

    North Carolina Central University

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  2. Durham-Raleigh A11y - October Special: ATO Accessibility Summit -Ticketed EventFree

    Durham-Raleigh A11y - October Special: ATO Accessibility Summit -Ticketed Event

  3. Magnet Triangle – A Different Kind of Networking – October 2026

    Magnet Triangle – A Different Kind of Networking – October 2026

    American Underground

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  4. Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small TalkFree

    Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small Talk

    Atomic Clock Brewing

Tuesday, October 20

  1. Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball vs. Tennessee Vols Mens Basketball

    Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball vs. Tennessee Vols Mens Basketball

    Cameron Indoor Stadium

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  2. ETA Connect - October Edition

    ETA Connect - October Edition

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  3. Durham Early College of Health Sciences Documentary Short Screening

    Durham Early College of Health Sciences Documentary Short Screening

    Fullsteam ATC

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  4. Launch Powered By KPMG Demo Day Showcase

    Launch Powered By KPMG Demo Day Showcase

    Innovate Carolina Junction

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Questions about Durham this week

What's on in Durham this week?
60+ events are listed in Durham for this week (Oct 13–20), including Triangle Career Expo '26 - Job Seeker Registration, Durham Social Hack Night and Maybe Happy Ending (Touring).
Are there free events in Durham this week?
Yes. 12 of the events listed for this week (Oct 13–20) are marked free.
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