# Poetry events in Durham, NC, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Durham, NC

- **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Durham, North Carolina. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Durham like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Poetry events in Durham, North Carolina. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Durham like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: Book Harvest Summer Block Party
  - **Description**: Join Book Harvest and friends as we celebrate books, community, and Summer Learning Week!About this EventBook Harvest’s annual Summer Block Party is a free community-wide celebration of summer and books on Saturday, July
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Jul 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/book-harvest-summer-block-party/100001987955597707
  - **Venue**: Durham Central Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Entertainment, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Jambalaya Soul Slam Annual Haiku Slam
  - **Description**: A special poetry slam featuring haikuAbout this EventJambalaya Soul SlamHaiku SlamMay 16, 2026Hayti Heritage Center804 Old Fayetteville StDurham, NC 27701
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/jambalaya-soul-slam-annual-haiku-slam/100001988795505895
  - **Venue**: Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc.
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  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Contests
- **Event Name**: Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
  - **Description**: Join us for great vibes & a fun night of celebrating talented individuals through music, comedy, poetry, and more!About this Eventhttps://youtube.com/shorts/8RfTj0YqPLo?si=OkrDM4ZtJggAyOQeThe
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/powerful-voices-open-mic-show-live-music-comedy-poetry-more/100001984236316236
  - **Venue**: Durham
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, music, open-mic, entertainment, literary-art, comedy, live-music, performances
- **Event Name**: Copy of Come write with us!
  - **Description**: Write, connect, and be inspired! Join a creative writing session where prompts spark ideas and writers gather to create together.About this EventCome Write With Us is a welcoming creative writing experience designed for p
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/copy-of-come-write-with-us/100001987844364004
  - **Venue**: Hayti Heritage Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: The Durham Ghost Walk
  - **Description**: Explore the spooky side of Durham's history on this tour of the city's most haunted locations. From the disgraced sons of tobacco giants who continue to roam their old factories to tales of tragic accidents whose victims still haunt the site of their end
  - **Venue**: Fate & Folklore
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- **Event Name**: Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Durham Performing Arts Center in vibrant Durham,
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: David Byrne at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at David Byrne at Durham Performing Arts Center, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Durham Performing Arts Center nestled in bustling Durham,
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: David Byrne Tickets
  - **Description**: David Byrne is a Scottish-American singer, songwriter, and artist best known as the frontman of Talking Heads. Renowned for his quirky creativity and art-rock innovation, he helped shape new wave music in the late 1970s and 1980s. Beyond the band, he has
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Hamilton
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Hamilton, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Durham Performing Arts Center in the heart of Durham, NC for an event that will redefine
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Wicked at Durham Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Durham Performing Arts Center in vibrant Durham,
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Hamilton - Durham
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
🏠 Address: 123 Vivian St., Durham, NC 27701
🌆 City: Durham
📍 Location: 35.9931, -78.9023🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Hamilton - Durham, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set agains
  - **Venue**: DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Hamilton (Touring)
  - **Description**: InformationA revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would
  - **Venue**: DPAC
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- **Event Name**: Wilco at Durham Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Wilco at Durham Performing Arts Center, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC sets the p
  - **Venue**: Durham Performing Arts Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Durham?
  - **A:** Book Harvest Summer Block Party (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 03:00 pm at Durham Central Park), Jambalaya Soul Slam Annual Haiku Slam (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc.), Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Durham), Copy of Come write with us! (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hayti Heritage Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Durham?
  - **A:** Book Harvest Summer Block Party (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 03:00 pm at Durham Central Park), Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Durham), Copy of Come write with us! (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hayti Heritage Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Durham today May 09, 2026?
  - **A:** Copy of Come write with us! (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hayti Heritage Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Durham this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** Copy of Come write with us! (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hayti Heritage Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Durham in May 2026?
  - **A:** Jambalaya Soul Slam Annual Haiku Slam (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc.), Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Durham), Copy of Come write with us! (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at Hayti Heritage Center).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Durham on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Durham?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Durham include Durham Central Park, Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc., Durham.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Durham?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Durham range from USD 13 to USD 13. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Durham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Durham include Book Harvest, Dasan Ahanu, Powerful Voices Open Mic.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Durham?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Durham.

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