Welcome to North Durham

Presented by: The Welcome Company

Deborah Rucker
February 20, 2026

🌟Conan Gray Wishbone World Tour with special guest Esha Tewari🌟
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 8:00 pm
📍Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

A major moment for live entertainment in the Triangle is arriving this spring as Conan Gray brings his internationally acclaimed Wishbone World Tour to the Lenovo Center on Wednesday, March 4. This is set to be one of the largest music events of the season, featuring striking visuals, full production, and a crowd-wide shared experience. With special guest Esha Tewari, the night promises a memorable, high-energy performance that’s drawing fans from across the region.

Don’t Miss What’s Happening Around Town

Hells Kitchen Broadway Musical
February 21 & 22 | Varied times in afternoon and evenings
📍Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701
Turn a winter night into something special with this Tony-winning Broadway musical inspired by Alicia Keys.

An Evening to Shine
Tuesday, February 24 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍DPAC, 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC 27701
More than 350 Durham Public Schools students take the DPAC stage for an inspiring evening of music, dance, and visual arts - an uplifting showcase that celebrates young talent while supporting college scholarships for local seniors.

Nevermore Film Festival
February 27 - March 1 | Varied Screenings
📍The Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 West Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
A must for film lovers and creative minds, this long-running juried festival brings bold new horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and thriller films from around the world to downtown Durham for a few days of unforgettable screenings.

ERSP: Early Spring in Eno
Saturday, February 28 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍Fews Ford Access, Piper-Cox House Parking Lot, 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham NC 27705
Celebrate the first hints of spring with a guided walk at Eno River State Park, where volunteers lead an evening hike to spot wildflowers, budding plants, and local birdlife along the scenic Buckquarter Creek Trail.

Maker + STEAM Take and Make: NC Wildflower Kit
March 2 - 7 | All Day Event
📍Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701
Celebrate early spring by painting a flower pot and planting your own wildflowers - a simple, creative activity for kids and families while supplies last.

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Not sure what the recent ice and freeze-thaw cycles did to your pipes or plumbing lines? Full Stack Plumbing & Well Company can spot hidden damage and handle repairs early - so small winter issues don’t turn into bigger headaches this season.

For the Foodies: What’s on the Menu?

As the days get a little brighter, it’s the perfect time to rediscover cozy cafés, patio-ready bites, and relaxed local spots worth lingering in.

(perfect lovers)
📍2823 N Roxboro St, Durham NC 27704
📞(707) 889-4517
A cozy, art-forward coffee shop with an easygoing neighborhood feel - ideal for lingering mornings as winter starts to soften. | Known for: creative espresso drinks, rotating events, minimalist space, and a relaxed community vibe.

Cocoa Cinnamon
📍420 West Geer Street, Durham, NC 27701
A cozy café perfect for slow mornings and relaxed afternoons as the days start to brighten. | Known for: thoughtfully sourced coffee, creative espresso drinks, rotating seasonal flavors, and welcoming indoor and patio seating.

Silver Spoon
📍5230 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27712
📞(919) 479-7172
A longtime Durham favorite serving classic breakfast and lunch in a warm, welcoming diner setting perfect for lingering winter mornings. | Known for: hearty breakfast plates, Southern comfort dishes, daily specials, and its friendly neighborhood feel.

Winter Food Truck Rodeo - Durham Central Park
📍Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
📞(919) 794-8194
For a change from your usual table, the Winter Food Truck Rodeo brings a curated lineup of local food trucks to Durham Central Park for one Sunday (Feb 22) of casual, open-air dining.

As you look ahead to spring, it’s a smart time to think about comfort and energy efficiency at home. Wallaby Windows provides expert window and door installation - helping your space feel brighter, more efficient, and ready for the season ahead.

Summer Camps Coming Soon: Plan Ahead with Ease

Longer days mean it’s time to start mapping out summer. Camp registrations are opening, spring programs are filling, and outdoor favorites are returning - here are five ways to plan ahead now, with more ideas coming soon.

Lakewood YMCA - Sports Camp
📍2119 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707 | 📞(919) 815-4281
As summer calendars start filling up, Lakewood YMCA’s Sports Camp 2026 registration is underway, with early rates in place through March 1.

Schoolhouse of Wonder - West Point on the Eno Spring Camps & Discovery Days
📍5101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704 | 📞(919) 477-2116
With multi-day spring camps rolling out in mid-March, now’s the time to lock in plans and get kids signed up before spots fill.

Kids Night Out
📍433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704 | 📞(919) 220-5429
With select spring dates already on the calendar, now’s a smart time to secure a future night out while the kids enjoy pizza, play, and hands-on fun.

ArtPost Supplies and Studios - smARTkids
📍718 Iredell St, Durham, NC 27705 | 📞(919) 286-9763
Artpost’s smARTkids afterschool program is enrolling for upcoming spring sessions, making it easy to plan ahead with creative classes.

PINHOOK
📍117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701 | 📞(984) 244-7243
A go-to for live music and late-night shows, this intimate venue keeps Downtown buzzing as spring evenings start to stretch a little longer.

As winter begins to ease and longer days come into view, now’s the time to plan for spring lawn care and outdoor upgrades. Agapé Lawn Co. helps homeowners get ahead with thoughtful solutions that keep yards healthy, polished, and ready for the season ahead.

Kindness in Motion: Stories That Matter

Book Harvest’s Dream Big Book Drive wrapped with a record-breaking 67,220 books collected in just two months, thanks to hundreds of volunteers, neighborhood drives, and local businesses across Durham and the Triangle coming together to help build home libraries for children.

In the Know: The Local Brief

Durham has been named home to North Carolina’s newest professional women’s sports team, the Carolina Blaze, with 10 games set for Smith Family Stadium at Duke beginning this June.