Dino Egg Hunt APRIL 10-12
Unearth colorful eggs and take a selfie with resident dinos Albertosaurus and Maiasaura as you explore the Museum of Life and Science’s Dinosaur Trail. The weekend-long event also includes giant dinosaur skeleton puzzles, temporary tattoos and more.
‘Escape to Margaritaville’ APRIL 28-MAY 3
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Featuring original songs and beloved classics by the legendary Jimmy Buffett, this musical comedy stops by the Durham Performing Arts Center for a weeklong set of performances. USA Today calls it, “A little slice of paradise,” and Entertainment Weekly says, “It will knock your flip-flops off!”
The Spring Patchwork Market APRIL 26 The Patchwork Market hosts
one of its largest events of the year – a free, indoor market featuring more than 70 vendors selling handmade, small-batch and one-of-a-kind goods – at the Durham Armory.
OUR TOP EVENTS FOR APRIL *EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; CHECK WITH ORGANIZERS PRIOR TO ATTENDING
Compiled by Iyana Jones-Reese
Duke Hospice Gala Celebration APRIL 25
Dress your best and come support Duke HomeCare & Hospice at its 18th annual gala at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. This year’s theme, “Essence of a Hummingbird,” invokes imaginative play alongside food, dancing and a live and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the organization in its mission to provide innovative, thoughtful care to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. (clockwise from top left) Dino Egg Hunt photo courtesy Museum of Life and Science; Spring Patchwork photo by Anna Carson DeWitt; Preservation Durham photo by Brit McInnis of bMc Studios; Duke Hospice Gala photo by Chronicles Photography; Escape to Margaritaville photo by Matthew Murphy
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Preservation Durham Home Tour M AY 2 - 3
Preservation Durham
hosts its annual home tour, offering a glimpse into historic neighborhoods as a part of its mission to protect Durham’s historic assets. This year’s course showcases homes that reflect the Tudor Revival style, from cottages to mansions.