5 things to do in Durham, NC — Sunday, August 30, 2026
Picked each day from verified Durham-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.
This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.
‘Hairspray'
Community at Raleigh Little Theatre @ 301 Pogue St, starting 3 p.m.
Experience the story of plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad as she chases her dream of becoming the new Teen Queen on the popular Corny Collins Show in this Tony Award-winning musical. Catch a showing at Raleigh Little Theatr…
Details from the organizer‘COMMITTED: The Musical'
Community at Durham Fruit and Produce Co. @ 305 S Dillard Street, starting 7 p.m.
Attention all weirdos, punks, artists, Southern queers, service industry baddies, tarot card readers, mutual aid organizers, animal rights activists, drag royalty and anyone who has ever taken an SSRI – “COMMITTED: The…
Details from the organizerHot Wax on Tap, Drop-In Candle Making
Community at Bright Black., starting 2 p.m.
Drop in candle making each Sunday, from 2-4 p.m. Each session is $45 per participant. No pre-registration is required, however if your group will be larger than 4 people, they ask that you send a quick email at theteam@…
Details from the organizerCanoeing, Kayaking and Standup Paddleboarding at Hickory Hill on Falls Lake
Community at Falls Lake, starting 9:30 a.m.
Independent Paddling Trips provide the equipment while you provide the adventurous spirit. Its guides will not be on the water for you but will remain on shore to assist you when you need them. Hickory Hill on Falls Lak…
Details from the organizerBurning Coal Theatre presents ‘Once'
Community at Burning Coal Theatre Company @ 224 Polk Street, starting 2 p.m.
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents “Once” – book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, directed by Nathalie Ray. “Once” will run Aug. 13-30 at the Murphey School in Raleigh. Performance…
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