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Date -a-Bull Our ultimate downtown date ideas, perfect for any couple
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*Hours, event schedules and vaccine policies are unique to each location, so be sure to check in with these local spots before you visit.
DIY District Date
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he intersection of Geer Street and Foster Street might as well be Durham’s playground for adults. Start your adventure over a pint at Fullsteam Brewery’s trivia night on Thursdays or open mic night at Durty Bull Brewing Company on Fridays. Prefer live music? See who’s on the bill at Motorco Music Hall or The Blue Note Grill. “We’re a small, intimate venue, and there’s not a bad seat in the house,” says Blue Note’s talent buyer, Deborah Miller. “Many couples have met and fallen in love here – at least eight that we know of – and we’ve had several proposals and weddings. What could be better than being Cupid?” If you’re still feeling the date night energy after the show, challenge your partner to a classic video game at Boxcar Bar + Arcade or axe throwing at Urban Axes, or enjoy a handcrafted nightcap at Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge.
New Tunes n’ Chill
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f vinyl is your vibe, swing by Carolina Soul Records to browse its extensive collection of used records and reminisce on your first live concerts. Next, cozy up with Little Pizza Box pizza and a beer or warm glühwein at Ponysaurus Brewing Co., or indulge the senses at a “Smolder & Spirits” cigar and whiskey night on Thursdays at Suite Four.
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