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DURHAM, NC – (March 29, 2021) – The Carolina Theatre of Durham welcomes everyone “Back To The Theatre!” Though, not quite yet… Since January 1, 2021, the historic venue has been temporarily closed due to the ongoing pandemic. The Board of Trustees of Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. and president & CEO, Randy McKay are […]

Thanks to the Carolina Theatre of Durham’s sponsorship of the virtual Country Soul Songbook Summit (Oct. 15-18), Carolina Theatre members will be able to watch the Alice Gerrard documentary “You Gave Me A Song” at no cost on Saturday, October 17 anytime from 3 p.m. to midnight. If you are a Carolina Theatre member and […]

(DURHAM, NC — September 29, 2020) — Building on the steady success of its Friday takeout concessions hours, the Carolina Theatre of Durham is adding a Saturday takeout concession night and offering a free live performance series: From The Window. Artists will perform from the window of the Connie Moses Ballroom, above and away from […]

DURHAM, NC — (September 23, 2020) — Since the start of the pandemic, trivia host Arturo Sanchez has staged online editions of the quiz games he normally hosts in-person at Durham establishments Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub and Fullsteam Brewery on Wednesdays and Thursdays respectively. In addition to providing a safe and fun activity for those […]

DURHAM, NC — (September 22, 2020) — Recognizing that now more than ever the residents of the Triangle desire to experience quality performing arts in the safest way possible, the Carolina Theatre of Durham will make its entire 2020-21 Family Saturday Series (FSS) available virtually via livestream on YouTube at no cost to viewers. The […]

DURHAM, NC — (August 26, 2020) — To commemorate August as National Women’s Suffrage Month and in celebration of the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote, the Carolina Theatre of Durham will join institutions across the nation casting gold and purple lights on their historic facades tonight as part of the Forward […]

We’re in for another scorching week in the Bull City, but our neighbors are serving up delicious drinks, dishes and snacks to help you beat the heat. Since Durham’s bursting with summertime staples, here are a few suggestions to get you started:   For classic Durham ice cream… THE PARLOUR (117 Market St) Available for […]

DURHAM, NC (JULY 23, 2020) — A Carolina Theatre work crew refurbished the infrastructure inside the venue’s historic Fletcher Hall this month and saved the City of Durham more than $100,000 in the process. Members of the theatre’s operations staff have repaired and repainted the ornate crown molding at the top of the elegant 1,000-seat […]

As we look forward to a brighter future, we’re committed to helping Durham get Back On The Bull. The Carolina Theatre is participating in Durham’s Back On The Bull initiative. The initiative provides a COVID-19 health and safety checklist, allowing businesses to share their safety procedures with residents. For more information, visit the Back On […]

We’ve been here for you since 1926, and that means your safety is our priority. The Carolina Theatre of Durham is participating in Count On Me NC, a public health initiative providing COVID-19 training to North Carolina businesses. The theater’s operations team leaders have completed the General Best Practices for COVID-19 Management training, and the […]