The Garmin Marathon is here and more than 5,500 runners from over 40 states and 17 countries are getting ready to lace up their sneakers. The race will take place this Saturday, May 2 throughout Durham 🏃 

Be sure to stop by the Discover Durham Visitor Info Center (212 W Main St #101, Durham, NC 27701) on Thursday and Friday to make a sign for the race.

Enjoy the race expo happening Thursday (2-7pm) and Friday (9am-7pm) in CCB Plaza. 

Get the race map, parking and full list of road closures: https://durh.am/4224Xhn

Weekly Events in Durham

(April 27 - May 3)

Welcome to a comprehensive guide of weekly events in Durham – from Broadway shows to intimate performances, serene river paddles to art exhibits, dance parties, food tours and more. Start here to plan your perfect week.

If you’d like to add an event to our calendar, submit an event here. Please check with the event organizers to see if events change due to weather. Have a great week!

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Noteworthy Events in Durham this Week

Biscuits & Banjos presents: Rhiannon Giddens' Beloved Community at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

• GRAMMY & Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens launches Biscuits & Banjos presents: Rhiannon Giddens' Beloved Community. The event is dedicated to the celebration and exploration of Black music, art and culture in Giddens’ home state of North Carolina. Lineup of those that will be performing at DPAC are Rhiannon Giddens, Mavis Staples, Blind Boys of Alabama, Rissi Palmer, and Toshi Reagon.
• Rhiannon selected Durham as Biscuits & Banjos’ home due to her deep personal connection to the city and its thriving contemporary culture, rooted in a rich Black heritage. “Durham is the perfect place to launch Biscuits & Banjos,” Giddens explains. “It has a vibrant community, an incredible artistic scene, and a history that aligns with the festival’s mission to uplift and honor Black culture.”
• Monday, April 27
• 7 pm

Right in the Eye: Alcoléa & Cie at The Carolina Theatre of Durham

• Experience “Right in the Eye,” a live movie-concert created by Jean-François Alcoléa. Featuring eleven wild and imaginative short silent movies by Georges Méliès, a pioneer of early cinema and the first wizard of special effects, thrill the viewer in this fun, interactive, and family-friendly multimedia show! This one-of-a-kind performance brings early cinema to life with a live score played on over 50 rare instruments.
• It’s part film, part concert, and unlike anything else on ther stage.
• Tuesday, April 28
• 7 pm

Alice Cooper at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

• Alice Cooper pioneered a grandly theatrical brand of hard rock that was designed to shock. Drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, the group created a stage show that featured electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood and boa constrictors. He continues to tour regularly, performing shows worldwide with the dark and horror-themed theatrics that he’s best known for.
• Tuesday, April 28
• 7:30 pm

PLAYlist Concert Series: Super Yamba y Kaleta at Durham Central Park

• Durham Central Park and WNCU 90.7FM Present: PLAYlist Concert Series, Music Magic and Community in the Heart of Downtown Durham
• Afrofunk LEGEND, Kaleta & Super Yamba Band are fronted by Afrobeat and Juju veteran Leon Ligan-Majek a.k.a. Kaleta. Now based in New York City, Kaleta has been leading Super Yamba Band since 2017. Kaleta y Super Yamba are taking the stage at PLAYlist’s Opening Night.
• Each evening starts with dinner and drinks open for service at 6:30pm, and DJ Travis Gales spinning his Friday Night Mix live at the park at 7 p.m. Then the band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. sharp. All the music is simulcast live through WNCU 90.7 FM. Then, after the show, DJ Travis will close the night out with a Dance Party in the Park!
• Friday, May 1
• 6:30 pm
• Free

21st Annual Strawberry Festival at Old North Durham Park

• Have a berry good time! The Strawberry Festival is a child-centered, family run, community fun-focused event for all of Durham, hosted by Central Park School for Children (CPSC). Every May for 21 years, children, parents, alumni, and community members of all ages gather to enjoy a fun-filled family day in the park while raising money to expand learning for our students. This event, which takes place at Old North Durham Park, in the center of the school's new K-8 city block campus, will feature:
• Live music & entertainment
• Arts & Crafts
• Strawberry treats and desserts
• Activity booths
• Community vendors
• Saturday, May 2
• 11 am
• Free

Durham Craft Market Spring Fling at Durham Central Park

• Mark your calendars for our Spring Fling Market! We're celebrating 20 years of bringing you beautiful, locally made goods, and we'd love for you to join the party. Shop under the pavilion at Durham Central Park and find that perfect gift for Mom, the graduates you want to celebrate, or anyone who appreciates quality craftsmanship and local artistry. Meet over 40 local makers!
• In honor of our beginning as a market inspired by a 14-year-old artist, at this we will be hosting From Seed to Fruit, a group that cultivates young entrepreneurs. Come shop from our artists and meet the next generation of creatives!
• Sunday, May 3
• 10 am
• Free

Garmin Marathon

Garmin Sign Writting at Durham Visitor Info Center

• Cheer on the Garmin Marathon runners! Join us in the Durham Visitors Center on April 30 and May 1 from 10am-5pm to create signs for race day on Saturday. Posters and markers will be provided! Make a sign and head over to CCB Plaze for the Garmin Marathon Expo to get race ready.
• April 30-May 1
• 10am-5pm
• Free

Garmin Marathon Race Expo at CCB Plaza

• Packet pick-up for the race will be on April 30 and May 1 at CCB Plaza in Downtown Durham. While you’re picking up your packet, stop by one of the many vendors, booths, and food trucks to explore what Garmin and local businesses have to offer. Non-racers welcome!
• Thursday, April 30: 2pm-7pm
• Friday, May 1: 9am-7pm
• Please note that parts of Corcoran St and all of Market St will be closed for this event.
• Free

Garmin Marathon Durham at American Tobacco

• 5K, 10K, half-marathon and full-marathon races
• All distances will finish on Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium on the Duke University campus, with all the pomp and circumstance of a regular college day
• Shuttle services will be provided from the finish line to the start line for all race lengths postrace.
• 7 am

Multi-Day Events

Durham Bulls vs. Jacksonville at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

• April 28-May 3
• April 28: 11:05 am, Education Day
• April 29: 6:45 pm
• April 30: 6:45 pm, Bark in the Park
• May 1: 6:45 pm, Friday Night Fireworks
• May 2: 6:45 pm, Star Wars Nights
• May 3: 1:05 pm, Kids Run the Bases
• Admission: $13+

Southern Bites & Nights at Durham County Memorial Stadium

• Enjoy an unforgettable time filled with delicious eats and great vibes. Savor tasty dishes, enjoy live music, and meet cool folks in person.
• Friday's performances will be by Camron Mattews and Kim Saturday's performance is by Metro Jethros Sunday’s performance is by Intervallum Whip performances ALL WEEKEND by James Whipper
• Help support local families — bring 4 non-perishable food items and receive a small thank-you gift from NVRMORE.
• Friday: 1 PM – 7 PM
• Saturday: 11 AM – 8 PM
• Sunday: 11 AM – 6 PM
• Free

Durham Garden Tour at Various locations

• The tour will feature 8-10 unique gardens throughout Durham, offering a selection of sustainable and creative designs to get you inspired to make your own impact on Durham’s beauty.
• May 2-3
• 10 am
• Admission: $30. One ticket per adult required. Youth 18 and under free with ticket holder.

Butter Biscuit Cider Special for “Biscuit & Banjos” at Ment Beverage Co.

• Stop by and get ready for an evening of local music with Ment's limited-edition butter biscuit cider - A specialty cider only available during Biscuits & Banjos!! Ment Beverage Co is located in the Bull Pen so get one to go! And trust - it’s not as crazy as it sounds… think “butter beer.” As always, their products are gluten free (no biscuits were harmed in the making of this cider.)
• April 25- April 27

North Carolina(NC) National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Annual Conference at Hyatt Place Durham/Southpoint

• NC National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Federation will be celebrating its 70th Anniversary at their Annual Conference. This is a great opportunity for NC NARFE members to attend and participate with their colleagues and hear what's going on with their services and benefits. A robust agenda is planned with national and local speakers, activities, elected Federation Officer nominations, door prizes, awards banquet, and so much more! NARFE is the ONLY non-partisan, non-profit organization working to ensure that your Federal benefits are protected and expanded year in and year out for Everyone! No one else has our backs when it comes to advocating and lobbying to protect your hard earned benefits that You paid for as a Federal Employee!
• April 28-30
• Admission: $40 single; first time attendee; $60 couple; $50 couple first time attendee before March 31, 2026 - Early Bird. $60 per person after early bird.

Drafts of the Bull: Craft Beer and Food Tour at Entrance of Brightleaf Square

• Discover the heart of Durham’s craft beer culture with an immersive brewery tour that blends rich flavor and local history. Whether you’re a seasoned beer lover or simply curious, this tour offers an authentic taste of the city—full of character, craftsmanship, and that unmistakable Durham charm. Cheers to an unforgettable experience!
• Your tour begins at Clouds Brewing, where they’ve been brewing since 2014 focusing on German-inspired, American-made bold brews and pub fare. From there, you’ll head to Crank Arm Brewing, a place that’s been focused on bikes and beer since 2013. The next stop is Flying Bull Beer Company who is focused on building community here in Durham through warm hospitality, great food and even better beer. The last stop is Atomic Clock Brewing Company known for innovative brews and a focus on perfection.
• By the end of this tour, you’ll have experienced not just Durham’s best brews, but also the passion and creativity that make this city have such an amazing brewery scene. Bring a friend, meet some new ones, and enjoy this wonderful city with us.
• Every Saturday and Sunday
• 1 pm
• Admission: $75

Discovering West Point: Historic Walking Tour at West Point on the Eno

• Have you ever wondered about the lives of the people who were here before you? At West Point on the Eno, explore the complex histories of our own backyard. West Point on the Eno is not your typical historical site. It's not a battleground for major wars, nor the birthplace of presidents. Instead, it's a vivid tapestry of everyday yet extraordinary lives from Durham's past. Here, the routine of mill workers, the creativity of people like photographer Hugh Mangum, and the stories within the historic house are discovered and shared. These are tales of ordinary people whose lives, like yours, are extraordinary in their own right. Discover a different kind of history at West Point on the Eno, where the extraordinary is found in the ordinary. Take a guided walking tour of West Point on the Eno's historic park.
• Tours leave on the hour at 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Registration is required. Dogs are allowed on hikes but are not permitted inside historic buildings unless a registered service animal.
• Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through May 31
• Free

Guided Spirits Tasting Tour at Liberty & Plenty Distillery

• Join a brand ambassador from Liberty & Plenty Distillery for a guided tour of the production facility and Rickhouse in Downtown Durham to learn the basics of how spirits are made. Every tour includes a tasting of Liberty & Plenty Distillery's rums, vodkas, gins and whiskies.
• Every Friday at 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM and every Saturday at 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM
• Admission: $20

Pre-Theatre Menu at Alley Twenty Six

• Durham’s Alley Twenty Six offers a Pre-Theatre Menu from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. The three-course menu includes appetizer, entree, and dessert. An example menu includes a mandatory green salad or chilled crab rangoon dip for the first course; ricotta gnocchi or shrimp roll for the second course; and for dessert, Mexican chocolate pot de crème or St. Angel Triple Crème Cheese. Price: $40. The menu and prices change based on season and ingredient availability.
• Through June 30th

$1.50 Oysters at Alley Twenty Six

• Durham’s Alley Twenty Six is now offering $1.50 raw oyster special from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. A selection of oysters are sourced from North Carolina and often Canada, Virginia or elsewhere along the East Coast and served with cocktail sauce, Mignonette sauce and lemon. Bar seats are available first come, first serve or make a reservation at alleytwentysix.com.
• Through June 30th

Durham Beer Garden Monday Specials .75c Chicken Wings & 32 oz Kona Big Wave Mugs at Durham Beer Garden

Monday, April 27

5 p.m.

The Smooth Set: 50s Jazz Classics at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Arts & Drafts at Beer Study Durham

6 p.m.

Silent Reading Club at The Glass Jug Downtown

6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Crunk Club DRM presents: Crank Arm Durham RUN at Crank Arm Brewing Durham

7 p.m.

Biscuits & Banjos presents: Rhiannon Giddens' Beloved Community at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

Monday Night Trivia at Aloft Durham Downtown

Not Rocket Science Trivia at Fizzwerks

Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

7:30 p.m.

The MOST Open Mic (Monday Moans) at West End Wine Bar

The Devines Intervention Comedy Open Mic at Devine's Restaurant and Bar

Tuesday, April 28

5 p.m.

Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities

5:30 p.m.

Nature Walk at Hollow Rock Nature Park

6 p.m.

Foxes! at Durham County Main Library

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

Adult Coloring Night at Hi-Wire Brewing

Gentle Yoga Flow at ReCity Network

Music Bingo Night at Glass Jug Downtown

Glass Jog Run Club - Spring Series at The Glass Jug Beer Lab

Women on the Wall at Triangle Rock Club - Durham

BYOV w/ Jaffar (Bring Your Own Vinyl Night) at Rubies on Five Points

6:30 p.m.

Cocktail Class at Durham Distillery

Beginners Line Dancing Class at Mystic Farm & Distiller

7 p.m.

Right in the Eye: Alcoléa & Cie at The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Monday Night Trivia at Aloft Durham Downtown

Karaoke Night at the bar u/DBCo

Trivia at Beer Study Durham (back room)

Not Rocket Science Trivia at DSSOLVR Durham

Video Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

7:30 p.m.

BEERthoven: Brannon Cho, Cello at Atomic Clock Brewing Co.

Alice Cooper at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

8 p.m.

The Chameleons at Motorco Music Hall

Wednesday, April 29

11 a.m.

Guided Tour of Pauli Murray's Childhood Home at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

11:30 a.m.

Shuffle: Butler Knowles presents Country & Western at Hub RTP Stage

2 p.m.

Pints at The Glass Jug Downtown

3 p.m.

Durham Farmers’ Market at Pavilion at Durham Central Park

4 p.m.

Sakura Omakase at Dashi

5 p.m.

Wine Wednesday! Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham

6 p.m.

Silent Book Club at Letters Community Bookshop

6:30 p.m.

Crank Arm DURHAM Wednesday Night Ride at Crank Arm Brewing Durham

Trivia Night at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

7 p.m.

Hammered Trivia at Hi Wire brewing

Signature Wine Tasting at Zinc House Winery & Brewery

Trivia Night at Mystic Farm & Distillery

Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Music Bingo at the bar u/DBCo

Brett Chambers Open Mic at The Blue Note Grill

Music Mashup Trivia at Fizzwerks

8 p.m.

Liz Cooper at The Pinhook

Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Arcade

Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery

9 p.m.

Last Wednesdays: Velvet Disco DJ Sets with Lex Nell at The Velvet Hippo

Thursday, April 30

10 a.m.

Garmin Sign Writting at Durham Visitor Info Center

2 p.m.

Garmin Marathon Race Expo at CCB Plaza

4 p.m.

Funguys Brewing Farewell Tap Spotlight at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

4:30 p.m.

Love Stories and Life Stories: Elizabeth and Thomas Beller on Writing Lives, Public and Private at Duke University Perkins Library 217

5:30 p.m.

Real Estate Investment and Development in the Triangle 2026 at The Bridge at the American Tobacco Campus

Walking Club with Bull City Strollers at The Glass Jug Downtown

Taking Back Thursday: Mayia Warren at Boxyard RTP

6 p.m.

A Date with Death at Letters Bookshop

Vinyl Night with DJ Deckades at Gizmo Brew Works

6:30 p.m.

Line Dance Class & Open Dance Night at Mystic Farm & Distillery

Decolonizing Yoga at Duke Park

Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.

Sapphic Happy Hour at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar

7 p.m.

Hit The Lights, Major League at Motorco Music Hall

Shaun Jay: The Magic of Sound | Rhythmic Illusions at ZincHouse Winery & Brewery

Swan Lake at Carolina Theatre of Durham

Thursday Trivia at Crank Arm Durham

Thursday Trivia at Baryo

Trivia Night at Beer Tooth Taproom

Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull Brewing

7:30 p.m.

Lizzy Sunshine (Off Broadway Preview Tour w/ post-show Q&A) at Mettlesome Comedy Theater

SatchVai Band Featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

Trivia Night w/Big Slow Tom at Clouds Brewing Brightleaf Square

8 p.m.

El Vinyl at Barbaro

Music Trivia Bingo with Stormie Daie! at The Velvet Hippo

9 p.m.

QueerEoke (Karaoke) at Club ERA

Friday, May 1

Events at Club Era

• 7-10 p.m. - Pregame Fridays!
• 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. - Freaky Fridays

9 a.m.

Garmin Marathon Race Expo at CCB Plaza

10 a.m.

Garmin Sign Writting at Durham Visitor Info Center

Tasting at Counter Culture Coffee

12 p.m.

Discovering West Point: Historic Walking Tour at West Point

1 p.m.

Traveling with the Fews at Eno River State Park

6 p.m.

Cobalt Blue Band at The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP

Metalmorphosis: Durham Tech Sculptural Welding Student Art Show at Liberty Arts

The Duke Street Dogs at The Blue Note Grill

6:30 p.m.

PLAYlist Concert Series: Super Yamba y Kaleta at Durham Central Park

7 p.m.

Ali Siddiq at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

Live Vinyl Spinning by PhDJ Every 1st & 3rd Friday! at Beer Study Durham

8 p.m.

Searows at Motorco Music Hall

8:30 p.m.

House of Heavy at Stanczyks

9 p.m.

Ali Siddiq at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

Karaoke at Flying Bull Beer Company Taproom

9:30 p.m.

First Friday Latin Nights! at The Velvet Hippo

Saturday, May 2

Guided Walking Tours with Triangle Adventures

• 2 p.m. - Historic Downtown Durham Walking Tour
• 4 p.m. - Durham African American History Tour
• 6 p.m. - Downtown Durham True Crime Tour

Multiple Times:

Self-Guided Kayak, Canoe, and Paddle Board Trips on lower Eno River at Falls Lake and the Lower Eno River

7 a.m.

Garmin Marathon Durham at American Tobacco

8 a.m.

Cars and Coffee at Corner of Miami and Page Rd.

parkrun Durham at Southern Boundaries Park

9 a.m.

Durham Farmers’ Market at Pavilion at Durham Central Park

South Durham Farmer's Market at Hub RTP

10 a.m.

Bird Bonanza at Museum of Life and Science

Self-Guided Tours of Pauli Murray's Childhood Home at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

Walk-In Saturday at Welcome Tattoo

11 a.m.

Storytime at Barnes and Noble New Hope Commons: Kids Stage

Kentucky Derby Party at American Legion

Drop-In Make Your Own Body Fragrance at Bright Black.

12 p.m.

North Durham Farmers' Market at Soul Sanctuary

Motorco Record Fair at Motorco Music Hall

Discovering West Point: Historic Walking Tour at West Point on the Eno

Crafternoons at Gizmo Brew Works

Free Wine Tasting at Wine Authorities

1 p.m.

Kids Build It! at Nailed It DIY Studio Durham

Drafts of the Bull: Craft Beer and Food Tour at Entrance of Brightleaf Square

1:45 p.m.

Downtown Durham Food Tour with Taste Carolina at Visitor Info Center

3 p.m.

Casual Chaos 4 Person Silly Smash Bros. Ultimate Casual Video Game Competition at Gizmo Brew Works - Durham Taproom

5 p.m.

Kentucky Derby Bourbon & Chef Tasting Experience at Glasshouse Kitchen

6 p.m.

Derby Day for a Cause at Zinc House Winery & Brewery

Music on Mangum feat. Sonic Blues at Durham Beer Garden

7:30 p.m.

Computer Kill, TORTURETWINN at The Pinhook

8 p.m.

Chelsea Handler at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

Durham Ghost Walk at Fate & Folklore

9 p.m.

Blind Tigers Live Band Karaoke at Rubies on Five Points

Qrion X Massane at The Fruit

9:30 p.m.

Saturday Night DJ Dance Party! at The Velvet Hippo

10 p.m.

Drink, Drag, Dance, Repeat! at Club ERA

Sunday, May 3

10 a.m.

Durham Craft Market Spring Fling at Durham Central Park

Jazz Brunch at Lula & Sadie's

10:30 a.m.

Duke Twilight (Track & Field) at Duke

11:30 a.m.

Yoga @ The Winery at Zinc House Winery & Brewery

12 p.m.

Spring Cleaning Swap Party at Glass Jug Downtown

12:15 p.m.

Public Tour of Duke Chapel at Duke University Chapel

12:30 p.m.

Open Table TTRPG at Moon Dog Meadery

1 p.m.

Drafts of the Bull: Craft Beer and Food Tour at Entrance of Brightleaf Square

Savory Sunday - Bloody Marys with ALL the Fixins at Liberty & Plenty Distillery

2 p.m.

Crank Arm Durham Sunday Dog Walk at Crank Arm Durham

Hot Wax on Tap, Drop-In Candle Making at Bright Black.

Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull Brewing Company

3 p.m.

Out of This World: Planet Hopping with Durham Medical Orchestra at Baldwin Auditorium, Duke University's East Campus

Craft Club & Supply Swap at Glass Jug Downtown

4 p.m.

Sunday DRIFT Rooftop DJ Series at The Velvet Hippo

Music Beyond Borders at Carolina Theatre

5 p.m.

Durham Square Dance at Motorco Music Hall

6:30 p.m.

Open Mic at Moon Dog Meadery

9:30 p.m.

Roaming Readers: Fantasy at Horseshoe at Hub RTP

Running Art Exhibits

New Horizons: The 2026 Department of Art and Design Student Exhibition at NCCU Art Museum

• A showcase of the talent and innovation of NCCU’s emerging artists across disciplines. This juried exhibition highlights the next generation of creative voices shaping the future.
• April 25-29
• Free

Photography Exhibition: How Did I Get Here 1974 - 1977 at Through This Lens

• Gelatin Silver Prints by Jack Kadis.
• April 18-May 9
• Free

Teddy Devereux: Cellscapes and Cosmic Visions at 5 Points Gallery

• 5 Points Gallery is pleased to feature Cellscapes and Cosmic Visions by Teddy Devereux. Inspired by the idea that stars can look like cells in the sky, her fused glass on aluminum works shimmer with depth and movement, drawing viewers into a space where microscopic forms and distant galaxies seem to echo one another. Join the Third Friday Opening Reception to meet the artist and experience this new body of work.
• Enjoy the varied creations of our ten Triangle-based artists working in painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture.
• Visit 5 Points Gallery in person or online. All work from the exhibition is available for shipping or pickup. Gallery hours: Thursdays and Fridays 5–9pm, Saturdays 1–9pm. Artists are available to talk about their work.
• April 16- May 9
• Free

Art Exhibit — Dis/orient: Contemporary Art of the Asian Diaspora at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

• A focused exhibition that examines how artists of Asian descent confront long-standing stereotypes embedded in the word “Orient.” Rooted in Western imperialism, the term historically enforced a sense of distance and “otherness” that continues to shape cultural perceptions today. Dis/orient brings together artists who use humor, memory, tradition, and personal narrative to challenge this legacy and illuminate the richness and multiplicity of the Asian diaspora.
• “Dis/orient invites viewers to look beyond the flattened idea of a single ‘Orient’ and instead appreciate the complexity, humor, and emotional depth that define contemporary Asian diasporic art,” said Julianne Miao, curatorial associate at the Nasher Museum. “Each artist brings a distinct perspective, reminding us that identity is never monolithic. It is lived, questioned, and continually reshaped.”
• Tu-Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Su 12-5 p.m.
• January 4- July 19

Art Exhibition — Labor&Materials and The Intuitionist at 21c Museum Hotel Durham

• 21c Durham is unveiling two new exhibitions with Labor & Materials and The Intuitionist. The exhibitions feature a thematic group exhibition of 67 multi-media artworks by 40 artists from across the globe exploring the evolution of industry and labor in the 21st century and a two-person exhibition of paintings by Atlanta-based artist Xavier Daniels and Toronto-based artist Natia Lemay.
• June 12- May 31
• Free