Blacktoberfest OCT. 1 4
Black Brew Culture partners with Mike D’s BBQ to showcase craft beer and bountiful barbecue as part of the monthlong celebration highlighting Black-led breweries, distilleries and businesses, among other creative endeavors. Come out to Garland Court in Old East Durham for live music, interactive activities, beverages and to meet with vendors while upwards of 20 culinary crews compete in a four-part barbecue contest that includes chicken, pulled pork, ribs and brisket.
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue N OV. 2
The New Orleans native and renowned musician performs a mix of soul, funk and rock songs off his latest album, “Lifted,” at the Carolina Theatre. Special guest New Breed Brass Band – featuring band leader Jenard Andrews, Trombone Shorty’s nephew – joins the trombonist on stage.
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Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo OCT. 1 5
Lace up your running shoes for the 11th annual race, which begins and ends at the American Tobacco Campus and winds through downtown, Trinity Park and Duke University’s campus. Choose from a half-marathon or 5-mile run, and refuel with a snack from one of several food trucks at the postrace celebration – which also features a beer garden, kids’ zone and live entertainment – at Diamond View Park. 8
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'Moonchild': Celebrating the Life & Music of Yusuf Salim O CT. 27- 28
Duke Arts presents a celebration of the late jazz pianist,
composer and mentor who spent the last three decades of his life establishing a thriving, nationally visible jazz scene in Durham. North Carolina Central University jazz studies director Robert Trowers kicks off the special two-day event at the historic Hayti Heritage Center with an electrifying big band – including Grammy-nominated vocalist Nnenna Freelon, Eve Cornelious and the award-winning NCCU Jazz Band – performing new arrangements of Yusuf ’s compositions. Nnenna, Eve, Frankie Alexander, Lois Deloatch and Adia Ledbetter spotlight the intimate lyrical explorations of Yusuf ’s music the following day. Don’t miss the free public panel discussion and a preview of the documentary “Moonchild” by Kenny Dalsheimer.