Friday, January 18, to Sunday, January 20
Friday, January 18
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Downtown Durham
The third Friday of every month, galleries in downtown Durham host exhibit openings. Besides the receptions, you’ll also find lots of musicians busking outside, and there will be lots of special deals at restaurants too. You can find a map and a list of participating venues on 3rdfridaydurham.com.
Friday, January 18
5 p.m.
Barley Labs, 4015 University Drive, Durham
On Fridays this dog-friendly taproom hosts free beer tasting sessions for humans. This Friday the focus will be on dark beers.
MLK Dreamfest: Remembering Leaders of the Dream
Saturday, January 19
10 a.m.
Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary
Part of Cary’s Dreamfest, this family-friendly event will include storytelling, crafts and a chance for kids to get their pictures taken with life-size portraits of Civil Rights heroes.
Hillsborough Classic Film Society
Sunday, January 20
3 pm.
Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
The Hillsborough Classic Film Society shows remastered classic films once a month. The screenings are free and so is the popcorn and bottled water. The film this month is Double Indemnity.