This weekend · Durham, NC · 30 events
Things to do in Durham this weekend
Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18 · 30 events
30 events are listed in Durham, North Carolina for this weekend (Oct 16–18), soonest first. The most common categories are arts & culture (7), comedy (6) and live music (6). 3 of the events listed are marked free.
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Friday, October 16
FreeThe Founder's Clinic
Bull Durham
North Carolina State University Wolfpack Baseball vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
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Rene Vaca
Raleigh Improv
US$32.95
Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)
DPAC
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Atsuko Okatsuka
Carolina Theatre - Durham
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Dean Turnley (18+ Event)
The Fruit
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Rene Vaca
Raleigh Improv
US$32.95
Saturday, October 17
Duke Blue Devils Football vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Football
Wallace Wade Stadium
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Beginner Encaustic Painting Workshop
815 Ramseur St suite d
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Workshop: Unlocking Potential with Shortform Improv
Mettlesome at Golden Belt
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FreeOpen House
Splat Space
Oyster Roast at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Durham
Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
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Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)
DPAC
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Relax with Farm Animals
Avery Family Farm
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Bull City BOOs Fest 2026
Durham Central Park
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White Rock Baptist Church 160th Anniversary Concert ft John P. Kee
Hillside High School
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Quadeca w/ Derby
Cat's Cradle
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Free🎤 Karaoke Night at The Tavern 🍻
The Tavern
Rene Vaca
Raleigh Improv
US$32.95
JUELZ (18+ Event)
The Fruit
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Sunday, October 18
Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)
DPAC
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Bailemos por la Vida
201 W Chatham St
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For The Girls Vintage Market x Durham Central Park
Durham Central Park
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North Carolina Symphony - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
Memorial Hall
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"The Southern Classic" volume 1
Garland Hall
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Eat the World: Burgundy
Wedgewood Cheese Bar
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El Tonto Por Cristo – The North Carolina Triangle Premiere + Director Q&A
Varsity Theatre
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Words of Essence's "21st Annual Gospel Showcase Event 2026"
The Downtown Durham Armory (across from the Marriott Hotel)
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THE GET UP & HUSTLE TOUR
Raleigh Improv
US$26.67
Benjamin Tod
Cat's Cradle
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Questions about Durham this weekend
- What's on in Durham this weekend?
- 30 events are listed in Durham for this weekend (Oct 16–18), including The Founder's Clinic, North Carolina State University Wolfpack Baseball vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball and Rene Vaca.
- Are there free events in Durham this weekend?
- Yes. 3 of the events listed for this weekend (Oct 16–18) are marked free.
- When is the next evntally digest?
- The next weekly Durham digest goes out Thursday October 15, with five picks matched to your taste. The first two digests are free with no card; continue for US$2.99/mo only if you choose.
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