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DPR Events

Please see the City of Durham's Events Calendar for more events sponsored by the City.

Calendar of Events

Please Note: These events are subject to changed.

Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events, please fill out the volunteer form.

 

July Teen Activities

 

Durham's July 4th Celebration

Celebrate patriotism and civic pride with music and fireworks at Durham’s Independence Day festivities on Saturday, July 4. This event will take place rain or shine.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Music on the Lawn Concert at American Tobacco
Featuring John Brown & The Groove Shop Band (free)

6:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5:05 p.m.)
USA Baseball game
(tickets required, visit www.durhambulls.com to purchase tickets)

7:30 p.m.*
* DBAP gates will open for free admission at end of 7th inning if seats are available

9 p.m.*
Remarks from elected officials, Light Up Durham "It’s Cool To Care" Awards Presentation, National Anthem and Fireworks!

* Time is tentative and depends on the actual end time of the USA Baseball game.

July 4th Parking Garage Exit Instructions

Directions to Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Parking Facilities

July 4th Downtown Street Closures

 

Third Fridays on the CCB Plaza (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

June 19, July 17, August 21
CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran Street), Home of Major, the big bronze bull
Enjoy free music and performances and participate in community art projects in downtown Durham, held in conjunction with the Third Friday Durham Culture Crawl. For information about Third Fridays on the CCB Plaza, call (919) 560-4355.

DPR is accepting vendors and mobile food units for Third Fridays, click on link below for application, space is limited.

Vendor Application (CCB Plaza)

 

Warehouse Blues Concert Series

Every Friday Night from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
West Village Apartments, 604 West Morgan Street

July 24 - Captain Luke, Sol, Big Ron Hunter, Whistlin’ Britches, and Bubba Norwood
July 31 - Drink Small with Profit and Sandridge
August 7 - John Dee Holeman with Abe Reid and Jake Hollifield
August 14 - Adolphus Bell and Dr. Burt
August 21 - Mudcat
August 28 - Boo Hankins and George Higgs
September 4 - Cool John Ferguson

The Warehouse Blues Concert Series is a series of free blues concerts, played outdoors in the courtyard of West Village in Downtown Durham. For information, call (919) 560-4355.

 

Music on the Plaza, 201 N. Corcoran Street
Concerts start at 6 p.m.

Wind down to the weekend at a free Thursday night concert downtown at the CCB Plaza on July 30 (Latin Music) and August, 27 (Jazz).

 

Latino Festival

Saturday, August 22 (3 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive
The purpose of this festival is to share Hispanic traditions and folklore with Durham residents. For information, call (919) 560-4355.

Vendor Application (Latino Festival)
 Vendor Application (Latino Festival - Español)

Please note: You must review all of the Temporary Food Establishment (TFE Forms) below and fill out the proper paperwork to be eligible as a food vendor.

 

TFE Payment and Application Procedures

TFE Guidelines and Check List

TFE Requirements and Rules

TFE Application Procedures

 

Edison Johnson Luau

Saturday, September 12, 2009 (4 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Ave.
There will be Polynesian crafts, island games, a limbo contest, prizes, great music, food and fun. The pool will be open for water activities, so bring your swim suit! This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. For information, call 560-4270.