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Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Shmear campaign: Dame's gets its due — plus jerk fest returns to the park

Aug 4, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Shmear campaign: Dame's gets its due — plus jerk fest returns to the park

Dame's Chicken & Waffles finally gets the spotlight, the NC Jerk Festival takes Central Park Saturday, and Duke soccer is back.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Fiesta in the park, wizards at the ballpark, and hello August

Jul 30, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Fiesta in the park, wizards at the ballpark, and hello August

Durham Fiesta Latina takes over Central Park Sunday, the Bulls close the homestand with fireworks, and block-party season arrives.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The sandwich worth the line, a seafood debut, and one last fireworks night

Jul 28, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The sandwich worth the line, a seafood debut, and one last fireworks night

Ideal's earns its cult following, Nerra opens on Ramseur Street, and the Bulls close the homestand with fireworks Saturday.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Fifty makers in the park, one last dance, and the Bulls roll home

Jul 23, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Fifty makers in the park, one last dance, and the Bulls roll home

The Underground Market takes over Central Park Sunday, ADF takes its final bow, and a six-game homestand starts Tuesday.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The cult-favorite buns get a front door — plus Korean fine dining lands downtown

Jul 21, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The cult-favorite buns get a front door — plus Korean fine dining lands downtown

Lutra grows up at American Tobacco, M Hansik opens on Washington Street, and the Bulls come home Tuesday.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Art night downtown, fireworks twice, and peak peach season

Jul 16, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Art night downtown, fireworks twice, and peak peach season

Durham's big art night lands Friday, the Bulls bring two fireworks nights, and peach season peaks.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Date night, done: Broadway tears, ramen, and oysters by the dozen

Jul 14, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Date night, done: Broadway tears, ramen, and oysters by the dozen

The Notebook opens at DPAC tonight, Oyster Fest hits The Durham, and the Bulls come home Friday — with fireworks.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Dancing on Black Wall Street

Jul 9, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Dancing on Black Wall Street

A skyscraper becomes a stage this weekend, the Bulls win a wild one, and biergarten season peaks.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The morning after the Fourth (and the World Cup)

Jul 7, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The morning after the Fourth (and the World Cup)

The USMNT's ride ends, Ninth Street gets dug up, and we prescribe ice cream.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Front-porch parades, ballpark fireworks, and a heat wave that means business

Jul 2, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Front-porch parades, ballpark fireworks, and a heat wave that means business

The Fourth done Bull City style, the USMNT hits the knockouts, and it is going to be HOT.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 45 years of Pride, World Cup knockouts, and a downtown that won't sit still

Jun 25, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 45 years of Pride, World Cup knockouts, and a downtown that won't sit still

A historic Pride march downtown Saturday, the World Cup's win-or-go-home round begins, and pro softball comes to town.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Dance under the stars, cold oysters, and the USMNT's big night

Jun 23, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Dance under the stars, cold oysters, and the USMNT's big night

ADF's joy-bomb takes over Duke, an oyster cure for an 89° week, and the US plays for the knockout round Thursday.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Juneteenth in the Bull City, Jill Scott at DPAC, and a perfect baseball weekend

Jun 18, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Juneteenth in the Bull City, Jill Scott at DPAC, and a perfect baseball weekend

Juneteenth across the city, Jill Scott at DPAC, a new rooftop on Mangum, and a weekend that turns sunny.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The Bulls are back, the World Cup rolls on, and a freedom weekend ahead

Jun 16, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The Bulls are back, the World Cup rolls on, and a freedom weekend ahead

Six games at the DBAP, USA vs. Australia on Friday, and Durham's biggest June weekend is almost here.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The World Cup comes to the Bull City — plus Hamilton's true last call

Jun 11, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 The World Cup comes to the Bull City — plus Hamilton's true last call

The tournament kicks off, the USMNT opens Friday, and it's your last chance to catch Hamilton downtown.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Hamilton's last bow, Juneteenth season, and soul food at the ballpark's doorstep

Jun 9, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Hamilton's last bow, Juneteenth season, and soul food at the ballpark's doorstep

Hamilton takes its final lap, Juneteenth season warms up across the city, and the patios finally earn their keep.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Dance, dukes, and degrees — Durham's hottest weekend so far

Jun 4, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Dance, dukes, and degrees — Durham's hottest weekend so far

American Dance Festival opens, Hamilton's last week at DPAC, Pride's on, and it's hot.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Summer just walked in — Bulls, Hamilton, and a Vin Rouge garden

Jun 2, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 Summer just walked in — Bulls, Hamilton, and a Vin Rouge garden

Six-game homestand vs Charlotte, Hamilton's final two weeks, and a French garden for summer.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 First full summer weekend of the year, and it's a good one.

May 28, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 First full summer weekend of the year, and it's a good one.

All about a last call at the Food Hall, a churrascaria on the way, a globe-trotting adventurer live on stage, and a couple of shows flying under the radar

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 From pop-ups to storefronts: Durham's Korean food scene is booming

May 27, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST 🐂 From pop-ups to storefronts: Durham's Korean food scene is booming

M Hansik opens at Wye Junction, City Council hits pause on data centers, and Hamilton is back at DPAC.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
Durham is "ridiculously underrated" — Andrew Zimmern finally caught up to us 🐂

May 26, 2026

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Durham is "ridiculously underrated" — Andrew Zimmern finally caught up to us 🐂

The biggest groundbreaking in years, your full week of events, and the ramen spot you're overdue for.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
DURHAM DIGEST🐂 Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2026

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DURHAM DIGEST🐂 Memorial Day Weekend

It's the big one — Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial first weekend of summer, three days off for most of us, and Durham is absolutely loaded.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
Durham Digest 🐂Three festivals, one weekend: Durham is about to go off

May 14, 2026

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Durham Digest 🐂Three festivals, one weekend: Durham is about to go off

Bimbé, Greek Fest, Third Friday art walk + the full weekend rundown

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
🐂Durham Digest: 5/12/2026

May 12, 2026

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🐂Durham Digest: 5/12/2026

Mid-May and the city is absolutely buzzing. New restaurants, a speakeasy on the way, David Byrne in town tonight, and the Bulls are on a homestand. Let's get into it.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
Mother's Day, Bull Dragons, and Gatsby's last gasp

May 7, 2026

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Mother's Day, Bull Dragons, and Gatsby's last gasp

Gatsby closes at DPAC, the Bulls go full Bull Dragon, and Mom finally gets her brunch.

Michael Setuain
Michael Setuain
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