All The Best Things to Do in Durham in March
March Madness, St. Patrick's Day, the first days of spring—these are just a few reasons to get excited for March 2019, but there's so much more happening in Durham! So take your pick between can't-miss events, new places to explore and old favorites that are just too good to pass up this time of year! Don't just think about it, go do it!
(P.S. Did we miss a great event? Email you suggestions to editor@offlinemedia.net!)
Best Events This Month
Raise a Pint at Beer Study Durham's Anniversary Tap Takeover
Beer Study-Durham is turning one, and to celebrate they're having a Shelton Brothers tap takeover. Head on over for an anniversary party featuring many, many unique beers.
New Openings to Check Out
LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage
This premier, locally-owned bottle shop and bar near on Geer Street will focus on family-owned wineries, craft beers and fortified selections.
True Flavors Diner (Lakewood)
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True Flavors Diner is opening a second location in the former location of The Lakewood, bringing a strong brunch game to the Lakewood neighborhood.
Old Faves to Revisit Now
Bingo in the Garden
Join in for Bingo in the Garden! It is free to play and there will be fun edible prizes. Of course, the Garden bar will also be open so you can grab yourself some boozy drinks.
Explore the Magic Wings Butterfly House
Walk through a rainforest as you're surrounded by 1000 tropical butterflies. You'll experience the beauty of nature in one of the largest butterfly houses in the world.
Tour Durham's Breweries on a Bus
A brewery tour bar crawl! Hop on the bus and ride to three Bull City breweries: Bull City Burger and Brewery, Triangle Brewing Co. and Fullsteam. They drive, you drink.
Past Experiences
Asheville Comes East Beer Festival
Over twenty Western North Carolina breweries who have limited to no distribution to the Triangle are heading to Hi-Wire at Golden Belt. Taste your way through rare, specialty and one-off brews!
Bull City Food & Beer Experience
The Bull City Food & Beer Experience returns to DPAC for an afternoon of chowing down on unlimited samplings of local food and beer from 30 restaurants and 30 breweries. Let the food coma begin.
Beer, Beads, & Beignets
NOLA has made its way to Durty Bull's taproom. Dig into decedent King Cake themed beignets, and sip on tasty brews while getting jazzy on the dance floor.
Fuel Your Passion for Adventure at the Banff Mountain Film Festival
Calling all adventure buffs, nature lovers and adrenaline seekers! The Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour is coming to Durham to take you to some of the most magnificent mountains on Earth.
Art in Bloom 2019 at NCMA
Add a little color to your day and visit NCMA's annual Art in Bloom exhibit, where thousands of gorgeous flowers will be arranged to mimic the museum's masterworks collection for four days only.
Durham Bulls Free Fan Fest
Join the Durham Bulls for their 2019 annual Fan Fest, where you'll frolic on the field, snag tickets, meet Wool E. Bull, get arena and brewery tours, pose for photo ops with the players and more!
Questival Raleigh/Durham 2019
Join hundreds of others in 24 hours of exhilarating fun in Durham, checking a bunch of amazing experiences off your bucket list!
Lobby Call: The Durham Book Social
Think of it as an ice cream social recast for grownups who like books and wine. Swing by and swap books, drink wine, share cooking tips, and celebrate your love of food.
Coronato Pizza Pop-Up with TOPO Distillery to Benefit TABLE
Be one of the first to try slices from Chef Teddy Diggs' upcoming Roman-inspired pizzeria in Carrboro, Coronato. You'll get a classic pizza and drink, while benefitting an important local charity.
Carnaval of all Rhythms
Experience an authentic Brazilian Carnaval party with live music, dance performances and more. Dance your heart out to samba, frevo, maracatu, and axé all night long.
The 2019 Great Durham Pun Championship
It's time to get punny y'all. Enter the Great Pun Championship and show off your stuff, or swing by and listen to all the hilarity that will take place.
20th Nevermore Film Festival
Swoop into The Carolina for the 20th Nevermore Film Festival, a juried film fest featuring short flicks and feature films in the genres of horror, sci-fi, mystery and more.
Empty Bowls 2019
Support Urban Ministries of Durham with lots and lots of soup. Local chefs will craft delicious meals while artisans will sell their hand-crafted bowls, all to support the fight to end homelessness.
Super Secret 3 Year Anniversary
Can you believe Arcana is three? To celebrate there will be a special homage to the homie that inspired it all, DJ/MC Velcro will be flying in from San Juan, Puerto Rico to keep the party rocking.
St. Patrick's Day at Bull McCabes
Drink like you're Irish while enjoying traditional Irish food, live music (including bagpipers!), and all the St. Paddy's Day revelry you can imagine.
Bull City Anniversary Party
Celebrate the Bull's birthday with a giant block party, complete with food trucks, live music, and super limited-edition cider.
Spring Patchwork Market
Live local, and support makers from the area! These small batch, one-of-a-kind goods were crafted with care, and available for purchase.
Fourth Annual Rock Roulette: A Benefit for Girls Rock NC
Rock Roulette is back for another unforgettable and incredibly fun evening at Motorco Music Hall. Bands will play original songs and covers while raising $20,000 to support Girls Rock NC.
The Hunt for the Golden Bulls
Every week for the month of March, Bull City Burger & Brewery will release a clue to find a golden bull around the city. Be the first to snag it and you'll win a free meal each week for a year!
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