Let’s explore social events in Durham, NC happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Durham, North Carolina. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Durham
First Book Club Meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Press Coffee + Crepes
First book club meeting!
The voted on book was:
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Genre: Mystery/Comedy
If anyone has any questions or concerns about the book or meeting, please comment below or dm me.(…)
From AI Assistants to Intelligent Agents + networking, food/bev and swag!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 4205 S Miami Blvd
Join us Tuesday evening, September 10 for our September meetup!
**Doors will open at 6:00 pm sharp** \- show up early and network\, get a t\-shirt/hat/sticker\, and grab some pizza and drinks\. **Live programming begins at 6:30 pm ET** with a few announcements, then we’ll turn it over to our featured speaker.
September’s featured talk will continue the AI series we’ve been doing by exploring an (…)
Durham Social Hack Night
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Hi-Wire Brewing Durham
Hey tech folks, come out and hang at Hi-Wire starting at 6pm! Hack Night is meant to be a social evening for folks in tech. It’s less about networking and more about community.
**Look for the Hack Night tabletop sign** and nerds wearing name tags to find us. If the weather is nice, we’ll probably be outside.
Help folks feel welcome by using the **”Pac Man Rule”** \- when standing with a group of(…)
Bees, beer, and Butterflies at the Durham science museum
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Museum of Life and Sciences
The Durham Science Museum is having another awesome adult night. Whether you drink or not these events are great to go to. We will meet right outside the main doors at 6:30 then will wait until 6:40. At that time we will all get in line together. To purchase tickets and more information go to https://www.lifeandscience.org/explore/afterhours-beer-butterflies/ I highly recommend getting tickets soo(…)
Bark in the Park at Durham Bulls Social (ticket purchase required!)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Join Doggy Walk Club for a social night out with your pup! Come watch Durham Bulls play against the Norfolk Tides. You must purchase a $10 ticket for you and a $5 ticket for your pup. Please purchase tickets in the LAWN section. All dog ticket proceeds will be donated to Second Chance Pet Adoptions.
Link to purchase your tickets: [https://www.milb.com/durham/tickets/bark-in-the-park](https://www.(…)
Quedemos en El Cuscatleco! (Durham/Chapel Hill, Salvadoran & Mexican)
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: El Cuscatleco
Hola a tod@s! We’ll get together at El Cuscatleco Salvadoran & Mexican Restaurant, near the Durham/Chapel Hill border, on Garrett Rd. off 15-501. La conversación es completamente en español. To support them for having us, buy at least a drink and consider getting food – I’ll be eating dinner, as their food is good and their prices are very fair. RSVP if you’re coming as spaces are limited.
Hablem(…)
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: The Carolina Theatre
Guilty Pleasure 😉
I loved the original so this is a must see. Scheduled a week after it comes out with the hopes that it won’t be too crowded, and Fri 13th, well, why not!
COMEDY, FANTASY, HORROR
Once again Directed by Tim Burton and staring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara
BEETLEJUICE is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return hom(…)
SAVE THE DATE – LDFF’s 15th Anniversary
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Durham Armory
NEW DATES!!! Line Dance Fever & Fitness is celebrating 15 years of setting the floor on fire, and we hope you will join us. The time frame is not a typo. We want you to set aside the whole weekend as we get ready to celebrate like we have never celebrated before. Save the date and stay tuned for cost, agenda, and other details.(…)
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: West End Wine Bar
“Kublai Khan does not necessarily believe everything Marco Polo says when he describes the cities visited on his expeditions, but the emperor of the Tartars does continue listening to the young Venetian with greater attention and curiosity than he shows any other messenger or explorer of his.” So begins Italo Calvino’s compilation of fragmentary urban images. As Marco tells the khan about Armilla,(…)
Improv Jam at Moon Dog Meadery
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Moondog Meadery
Join us for an afternoon improv comedy jam at Moon Dog Meadery! Please feel free to stop by and participate, watch, or both! Whatever you’re comfortable doing. Our session will run generally as:
1-2 warm up games
2 person scenes
Break
1-2 warm up games
Montages
Moon Dog features a great selection of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks and plenty of parking. Grab a drink and jam with us!(…)
Tuesday Night Beer Run: Durty Bull
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Durty Bull Brewing Company
Our Tuesday Night Beer Run is a 5k (3.1-mile) route that starts and ends at BCBR sponsor, Durty Bull Brewing Co.
ALL PACES WELCOME! Paces range from 8ish to 12+, and no one gets left behind!
Summer route: https://www.strava.com/routes/26428785
(goes through Old North Durham, Duke Park, and the (paved) Ellerbe Creek Trail)
Winter route: https://www.strava.com/routes/9831476
(goes through Old Nor(…)
Drinks, Food and 2 TV Pilots- Table Read!
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Dogwood Bar and Grill
We will meet at the Dogwood Bar and Grill in NW Durham in the Riverview Shopping Center at 5:30 p.m, order drinks and appetizers and get started on the 1st 30 page TV pilot. Then we will order food and get started on the 60 page TV pilot. Both were in the top 10 selected by the [Bull City Film Festival.](https://filmfreeway.com/BullCityInternationalFilmFestival)
There is no minimum but please do (…)
The Dancer’s Workout®
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: TDS / Triangle Dance Studio
Welcome Dancers!
This is an IN-PERSON class. Please RSVP for class as described below, watch the choreography review video prior to class, and come join us!
Here is the choreography review video:
[https://thedancersworkout.mykajabi.com/choreography](https://thedancersworkout.mykajabi.com/choreography). PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO BEFORE CLASS (If you are new to TDW, we will ask you if you watched i(…)
Durham Bulls Member Social
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Open to provisional and official members. Official members can bring +1 as well!
Sign up at next general meeting or message me for more information!
Details on tickets will be provided to those confirmed.(…)
Jakarta EE meets AI
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Wake Technical Community College
***NOTE:*** *This Meetup is not at our usual location, please note the address!*
**Jakarta EE meets AI**
Most of us are not writing our own Large Language Models (LLMs). We are consuming them, and integrating them into our enterprise applications. Ang guess what? Java is the perfect language for this! You don’t have to learn Python or any other language for your AI integrations.
This session wi(…)
Movie Night: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 🎥 🍿
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Silverspot Cinemas
Movie night!
We will meet at 6:30 to buy tickets and get consessions. Showtime is 6:45.(…)
Hot Dog Extravaganza: Finding the Ultimate Bite!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: undefined
Calling all food enthusiasts to join us in the quest for the perfect hot dog! Whether you prefer them loaded with toppings or enjoy a classic mustard and ketchup combo, this event is a celebration of all things hot dogs. Come mingle with fellow hot dog lovers, share your favorite recipes, and taste-test a variety of unique creations. From gourmet sausages to vegan alternatives, there’s something f(…)
Open House
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: SplatSpace
Every Saturday we host an open house where associate members can come to work on their projects and the public can come to take a tour of our space.
This is also a good opportunity to ask about memberships and to get a tour of our space.
Splat Space follows the Durham County guidelines, masks are currently optional.
Directions to Splat Space can be found on our website.
https://splatspace.org/(…)
Weekly Game Night!
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop
We meet at Moon Dog Meadery under Joe Van Gogh on Broad Street every Monday night. We have loads of games (some belong to MoonDog, some are brought by attendees), a fun and welcoming group of folks (always eager to have more, however!), and there are always folks eager to teach games to those who haven’t played certain titles.
Moondog has a growing collection of canned and bottled brews, ciders, (…)
Oktoberfest in der Motorco Kneipe in Durham
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Motorco
Hallo zusammen, lasst uns das Oktoberfest gemeinsam feiern. Wir treffen uns um 14 Uhr bei Motorco in Durham. Ziel ist es, die ganze Zeit auf Deutsch zu sprechen. Ich freue mich darauf!(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Durham is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Durham on Discoverdurham.com, Dpacnc.com, or Wral.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Durham, North Carolina
The Monarch Social Club: Coffee and Conversation at Namu-September Meet-Up
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Namu Korean Eats, Beer Hall & Coffee Bar
Let’s get together at Namu to build meaningful relationships and enjoy some good coffee!
Asian AF Comedy Show
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Mettlesome at Golden Belt
The Hit Asian Comedy Show comes to NC.
NC-CCIM & TCAR Durham Bulls Outing
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Join us for a grand slam of an evening filled with baseball, networking, and a whole lot of fun!
Asian AF Improv Workshop: Fast & Furious
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Mettlesome
Get ready to improvise like John Wick.
Asian AF Improv Workshop: Limitations Create Style
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Mettlesome at Golden Belt
Learn how your “limitations” in improv can become your biggest asset.
Supplier Showcase, Hosted by Be Our Guest Travel Company
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint, Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC, USA
Join us at our Supplier Showcase and meet with representatives from 23 tour operators and tourism boards, as well as our local ASTA chapter!
Tar Heel Perio & Benco Dental Present The Lucy Hobbs Project
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Embassy Suites Brier Creek
Learn from other women in the dental industry – our panelists.
Network with others in the biz. Giveback to those less fortunate.
HOUSE OF BEYONCÉ 4: DA RODEO
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Fruit
HOB is back this Virgo season celebrating Queen Bey from her early days with Destiny’s Child, to today’s recent hits!
More Adventures in Wine
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Leland Little
Get ready for a fun-filled evening exploring unique wines and discovering new favorites at More Adventures in Wine!
Asian AF Improv Workshop: Mind Body Improv
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Mettlesome
Explore how powerful your body can be in improv.
CreatedxKie Presents: In The Loop
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 413 E Chapel Hill St
Hey there! CreatedxKie Events is all about discovering a new genuine community of women through fashion!
Plant-Based Cooking Class: Pasta!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Chapel Hill
Homemade pasta with plant-based sauces–amazing! Plus tiramisu.
Carolina Culinary Showcase | Benefitting No Kid Hungry
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: 21c Museum Hotel Durham
Featuring guest chefs Tess Norris from M Pocha, Carrie Schleiffer from Alley Twenty Six, and Savannah Miller from M Tempura.
AMA Triangle End of Summer Social
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the AMA Triangle End of Summer Social on September 12th to celebrate the end of summer together!
Chapel Hill Ghost Walk
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Rougarou/Imbibe
Travel around Chapel Hill, hearing the stories and seeing the sights of the town’s most haunted locations.
WAV 003 featuring Mr. Realistic, NDFRDNZ, and Marshall Jones
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 21c Museum Hotel Durham
Step into an unforgettable night of rhythm and ambiance as we transform an historic bank vault into the ultimate house music haven!
Data Privacy for Health – U.S. Summit 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 15 TW Alexander Dr suite 411
When Data Privacy Meets Life Sciences: 1-Day event for DPOs, Clinical Professionals, IT experts & lawyers
Annual Historic Russell School “Movie on the Lawn” – Featured Film “Origin”
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Historic Russell School
Join us for a cozy night under the stars watching the masterpiece, “Origin”, on the lawn of the historic Russell School!
2-Day Carbine Operator (2D-CO) Sep 14th & 15th, 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: EDR Private Range
Obtain fundamental carbine training plus a second day of training to deliver plenty of skills repetition & tactical carbine concepts!
House Music Festival at Soul Sanctuary
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Soul Sanctuary
Come enjoy a day filled with House Music, Vendors, Food Trucks and Games. What better way to usher in the Fall season?
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Fall Into a New Rhythm: Transitioning Seasons
As we welcome fall, we embrace the opportunity for positive change. Join our conversation at ZincHouse in Durham with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, with wine and beer available for purchase.