North Durham Issue No.1

Back to School is HERE!

Annual Back-to-School Community Party and Backpack Giveaway
August 20, 2025
Doors open 11:00 AM, event starts 12:00 PM
1201 E. Main Street, Durham, NC

Kids Corner

African Cardio Blast
August 16, 2025. 11:15 AM.
W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham

Pizza Game Night
August 21, 2025. 6-9 PM.
1309 Halley Street Durham, NC 27707

Portland Thorns vs. NC Courage Soccer
August 16, 2025. 7:00 PM.
WakeMed Soccer Park, 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary.

Bingocize
August 25, 2025. 11:00 AM.
Walltown Park Recreation Center, 1308 W. Club Boulevard, Durham.

Durham NC Bead Show.
August 16–17, 2025. 10:00 AM.
Durham Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan Street, Durham.

Durham Farmers’ Market
August 17, 2025. 9 AM to 12:00 PM.
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham.

Vendor Spotlight

Fall is the perfect time to thicken up your lawn before winter.

• Clear out summer weeds and debris so your yard can breathe and bounce back stronger.

• Fertilize now to build deep root systems that can handle chilly temps.

• Trim and tidy shrubs and hedges to keep curb appeal strong going into the holidays.

• Schedule a leaf-management plan before the piles take over your yard.

• Protect your investment with fall lawn treatments that set you up for lush green grass next spring.

Local Events!

Islands in the Alley
August 15- 31, 2025.
Alley Twenty Six, 320 E. Chapel Hill Street, Durham.

Back-to-School Party: 2000s Rewind. 
August 22, 2025. 9:00 PM. 21+
Dram & Draught Durham, 701 W. Main Street, Durham.

The Coco Drip | Back 2 School Bash. 
August 23, 2025. 12pm-3pm
Durham Kappas,-3917 Fayetteville Rd, Durham

Tint 2: Camp Circus.
August 16, 2025-7:00 PM.
The Fruit, 305 S. Dillard Street, Durham.

Durham Bulls
August 26–31, 2025. Game times vary.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham.

Durham Farmers’ Market
August 17, 2025. 9 AM to 12:00 PM.
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham.

Todd Rundgren: Still Me  
August 27, 2025. 7:00 PM.
Martin Marietta Center, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh.

Caamp Concert
August 30, 2025. 7:30 PM.
Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. McDowell Street, Raleigh.

Portland Thorns vs. NC Courage Soccer
August 16, 2025. 7:00 PM.
WakeMed Soccer Park, 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary.

Rumors Back-to-School Pop-Up Market Series
Saturdays & Sunday, August 16–31, 2025 12pm-4pm.
2501 University Dr, Ste 3 Durham, North Carolina 27707

For the Foodies!

American Hero
2011 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
(919) 220-9645
Known for massive freshly made subs and fun, casual deli vibes.

Little Bull
810 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 251-8989
Known for inventive “pocho” cuisine, like birria dumplings and barbacoa with bone marrow.

Saltbox Seafood Joint
2637 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
(919) 237-3499
Known for fresh, locally caught seafood like oysters, scallops, and hush-honey fritters.

Angie’s Jamaican Grill
3825 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27713
(919) 294-6569
Known for authentic Jamaican favorites including jerk chicken and curry goat.

Akashi Japanese Restaurant
2223 NC-54, Durham, NC 27713
(919) 572-9444
Known for fresh sushi, hibachi, and Japanese small plates.

92 Korean Chicken
2107 Allendown Dr, Durham, NC 27713
(919) 361-9100
Known for crispy Korean fried chicken and flavorful sauces.

A Little Gelato
4823 Meadow Dr, Durham, NC 27713
(984) 357-9876
Known for creamy, handcrafted gelato in rotating seasonal flavors.

AJ’s Cheesecakes
2504 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27707
(984) 308-2510
Known for rich cheesecakes with a variety of flavors.

The Common Market Durham
1821 Green St, Durham, NC 27705
(919) 294-8244
Known as a funky deli/bar/market with craft sandwiches, coffee, sides, and local ice cream

Bean Traders Coffee
105 W NC-54 Hwy, Durham, NC 27713
(919) 484-2499

Esmeralda’s Cafe
15 N. Pointe Dr #108, Durham, NC 27713
Phone not listed publicly
 
Omie’s Coffee Shop and Roastery
2300 N. Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
Phone not listed publicly

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