The Illusionists M AY 1 1 -1 2
Witness the impossible as five of the world’s leading illusionists and magicians make their way from Broadway to the Durham Performing Arts Center. Fans and skeptics of all ages are invited
to watch these jaw-dropping acts firsthand. The five Illusionists, including The Daredevil, The Inventor and The Deductionist, will keep you on the edge of your seat all night.
Greek Festival M AY 5 -6
Make your way to St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church for its annual festival celebrating Greek culture, music and dance. Enjoy live music from the bouzouki band Opa! and request free folk dance lessons. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to the taverna for a heavenly gyro and a piece (or two!) of baklava. Stick around for performances by the Hellenic Dancers, a silent art auction and your shot at a $1,000 raffle prize. A portion of this platesmashing good time benefits the Durham Rescue Mission.
Walk for the Animals
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Take Fido and the family to Duke University’s East Campus for a Saturday morning
full of fundraising and furry friends. The walk benefits the Animal Protection Society of Durham – the only open-admission animal shelter in Durham County. Help them reach their $80,000 goal and give second chances to thousands of local animals. Enter your pup in contests for Best Kisser, Best Trick and more; visit some of the 50+ vendors; hang out in the kids’ zone; watch K9 demonstrations by the Durham Police Department; meet adoptable dogs; and much more. Register ahead and create your own fundraising team – you might even find yourself on the leaderboard! 10
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Moogfest MAY 17- 20
This annual event celebrates the synthesis of music, art and technology. By day, Moogfest is a platform for conversation and experimentation. By night, it presents pioneers in electronic music alongside pop and avant-garde experimentalists. Enjoy this year’s compelling lineup including Madame Ghandi, Fawkes, Gavin Rayna Russom and Annie Hart at venues like the American Tobacco Campus and Motorco.
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