The Durham Children's Choir practices at the Durham Arts Council but I heard them at the Hayti…read moreHeritage Center and I can tell you it is great seeing talented youths enjoying the chance to sing some classical songs and staying really engaged...The concert on Saturday was them celebrating their 20th anniversary so they are definitely a fixture in our community..Definitely go and check them out when giving the opportunity....

Great friendly people fun place to play Bingo. They have delicious BBQ and other snacks at the…read moresnack bar and tasty coffee. They support local charities. Not noisy like some other bingo halls I've been to. I go about two times a month but they play every Saturday opening around 4pm.

We've been by several times to see the changing exhibits. Not really a full museum but a little…read morespot near downtown with some permanent exhibits and the themed ones that rotate through. We live here but if you've never been to Durham, you might not know about its significance for tobacco, civil rights, and Research Triangle Park. It's free but you can make a donation. I think all the staff are volunteers. One interesting feature is you can look out different windows and see depictions of what that area looked like decades ago. They also have special events on occasion (the had outdoor booths and free donuts last time) so check out their schedule.

The Museum of Durham History is a small museum in Downtown Durham. The museum has a parking lot…read morewith free parking and admission to the museum is free. I did not find the museum welcoming and felt that I was in their way. The quilt on the wall was my favorite part of the museum. There is a children's area too. I had expected more exhibits inside but glad there were some outside. I wanted to learn more about Durham but the museum did not cover much. The exhibits may change so other exhibits may cover the history of the city better.

My friend and I were told about Crazy Camp Music Park by a bar patron at Bull McCabes and it…read moresounded interesting enough to cross town and check it out. Hidden in plain view below cosmic cantina, I have never noticed the small sign even though I walk by practically weekly. Walking in we were greeted by the faint smell of incense in the entry way. walking through the sleeping bag curtain, the main room is very cool, decorated with log benches, rope swings, log see-saws and a simple wood bar giving the ambiance of a camp bon fire sing-along. What makes this bar so interesting is it operates like a continuous open mic with various guitars, bass, and drum set available for anyone to play music and jam along. they broadcast the music live online so that you can listen to the recordings the next day.

CCMP is one of my most favorite places in Durham! I…read morefrequented this cozy little jam room/pub as a Dukie and thoroughly enjoyed every single visit. They have a set-in stage with a drum-kit, selection of lead and bass guitars and a pretty decent audio setup, open to all visitors. You write your name on a whiteboard and wait for your turn to jam with some of the best non-professional musicians in Durham. Even otherwise, you can walk in with a bunch of friends and start playing your own music any time. Something that makes this place extra special is the fact that it is open only on Fri and Saturdays, between 9pm-2am. Extras: candle light setting-indoor wooden swings-park benches- open bar and a bartender who is an amazing drummer

We just went to the last FNOW and it was a beautiful night and a fun upbeat band called Liquid…read morePleasure! We brought our portable chairs which was ideal. I enjoyed all the vendors that offer all kinds of street food and drinks from donuts, adult beverages, pulled pork, ice cream, popcorn, pizza, nachos etc. The weather was absolutely perfect too. People of all ages enjoyed the event.

Friday Night On White really highlights the historic downtown Wake Forest area, inviting the whole…read moreneighborhood to come hang out. This is a small town event with a big turn out! I appreciate that music, some great food, beverages and friends are all this night out needs. Not a ton of vendors, that's not what this is. You will however have a good selection of food trucks to choose from. I opted for crispy pork sticky buns from Baozi, which is served up with a side of rice and garnished pretty to complete the "I'm eating something special" feel. Absolutely bring fold up chairs! My group now knows every brick planter and back staircase in the area to sit down on. Chalked it up to a memorable evening in a lovely town.

The Wake Forest Historical Museum is a small museum in Wake Forest, NC but full of artifacts and…read morehistory. The museum has a parking lot in the back and admission is free. If you are looking to learn more about Wake Forest this is the place to visit. The historical house on the property may or may not be open during your visit as it depends on how many volunteers there are on a shift. The museum building was all that was opened on my last visit. The main museum building has a lot to listen, read, and see. The museum focuses on Wake Forest College before it moved to Winston Salem and became Wake Forest University. It also has exhibits on different parts of towns and some notable residents such as Arnold Palmer and Tommy Byrne who was a NY Yankees Pitcher and also the mayor of Wake Forest. "Doctor" Tom Jeffries was an influential man on the campus and has an audio exhibit.

Great museum to learn about the town of Wake Forest. I took both of my kids here (ages 11 and 17)…read moreto learn about our new city. It's located in historic downtown Wake Forest, near the Victorian homes and Seminary. Part of the museum is Dr. Calvin Jones' house, through which we took a tour. The docent was knowledgeable and took us through the first and second floors. The other part of the museum is self guided. First, we watched a film that narrated the history of Wake Forest and how the Wake Forest University helped its growth. The docent then took us around the house belonging to Dr. Calvin Jones, from whom the land was purchased. The home's furniture is either original to the house or appropriate for the time period. The self guided portion of the museum is full of WFU memorabilia, town artifacts, and information boards that told of our little town that survived despite losing the University in the mid-1950s. This museum is a definite must-see to those visiting Wake County. It's free and there is parking on site, as well as on the street.

The quality of University Theatre shows continues to shine. I've been going to shows here for at…read moreleast two decades, and cannot remember a bad show. Some are here in Stewart, others in other venues, but the acting, stagecraft, music, and costuming/makeup skills are at a professional level. And this school doesn't offer a Theatre major! I went to see opening night of Jekyll & Hyde this past Thursday, and it was stunning! Gripping story, nicely blocked scenes, live music behind the stage, phenomenal singing, fantastic lighting design, well-orchestrated choreography with the "swing" team playing the extra characters. I was totally engrossed in RLS's original story as it was brought to life in this updated re-telling. I look forward to every production this company does.

This is the main stage space at NC State. I've attended a couple of concerts here. There is…read moreconvenient free parking nearby for events on nights and weekends. The seats aren't the most comfortable, especially because the rows are rather close together and my knees tend to be pressed against the seat in front of me. However, the acoustics are excellent. You can hear every instrument very well, even the mistakes :-) The rows are on a good slope, so you have good views of the stage from all over the theater.

Decided to check this place out since I saw the review for Strange City by Edgar Allan Poe on…read moreIndyweek. If you parked in the back, there is a handy stairway that leads you right to the entrance of the Theatre. Before the show started, one of the employees gave us some ground rules like no talking and no taking pictures or videos. After that, our group wandered into the strange, immersive experience. If you like plays, I definitely recommend checking this place out. It was all of the good things from plays like great performers with an added sense of interactivity. Sure, you can't talk with the performers but you can walk through the sets so it feels like you're in that world that the team worked so hard to create. That sense of being immersed in the scene is what really sets this place apart from other plays that I've been to. As recommended, feel free to explore and wander by yourself. Stay as long as you want to make sure you get all of the interactions with the main character. The main dialogs are all set to repeat after a certain time so if you missed one, you can always come back later to see and hear it. Overall, the performers were excellent and I definitely recommend checking this place out for future performances!