Theater & Comedy in Durham, NC

Upcoming theater & comedy events in Durham, gathered every morning from dozens of local calendars.

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Tuesday, October 13

• Maybe Happy Ending Tuesday, October 13 · 7:30 PM–10 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham · Free

Wednesday, October 14

• Maybe Happy Ending Wednesday, October 14 · 7:30 PM–10 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham

Thursday, October 15

• Maybe Happy Ending Thursday, October 15 · 7:30 PM–10 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham
• Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – The Future is Vintage World Tour Thursday, October 15 Carolina Theatre, Durham · Free

Friday, October 16

• Cirque Kikasse: SANTÉ! Friday, October 16 · 6 PM–8 PM Scrap Exchange, Durham · Free
• Exhibit Opening of “Playhouses and Picture Palaces: The Historical Theaters of Downtown Durham” Friday, October 16 · 6 PM–8:30 PM Museum of Durham History, Durham · Free
• Maybe Happy Ending Friday, October 16 · 7:30 PM–10 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham
• Hush Hush: Improv Comedy Based on Your Secrets Friday, October 16 · 9 PM–10 PM Mettlesome, Durham · $9
• Atsuko Okatsuka: The Big Bowl Tour Friday, October 16 Carolina Theatre, Durham · Free

Saturday, October 17

• Maybe Happy Ending Saturday, October 17 · 2 PM–4:30 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham
• Aloreing Destinations: Tickets Please! Saturday, October 17 · 7 PM–9 PM Fullsteam’s Fullscreen Theater at American Tobacco Campus, Durham · Free
• Maybe Happy Ending Saturday, October 17 · 7:30 PM–10 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham

Sunday, October 18

• Maybe Happy Ending Sunday, October 18 · 1 PM–3:30 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham
• Maybe Happy Ending Sunday, October 18 · 6:30 PM–9 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham

Tuesday, October 20

• Dan & Phil – Durham Tuesday, October 20 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), Durham · Free

Wednesday, October 21

• CHRIS GETHARD Wednesday, October 21 Motorco Music Hall, Durham · Free

Thursday, October 22

• Elmo’s Got The Moves Thursday, October 22 · 6 PM–8 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham · Free

Friday, October 23

• Kingdom Come Friday, October 23 · 7:30 PM–9 PM Shadowbox Studio, Durham · $25
• Hush Hush: Improv Comedy Based on Your Secrets Friday, October 23 · 9 PM–10 PM Mettlesome, Durham · $9
• Robby Hoffman: Live on Tour Friday, October 23 Carolina Theatre, Durham · Free

Saturday, October 24

• Rocky Horror Picture Show – live band & cast Saturday, October 24 · 6:30 PM–10:30 PM The Blue Note Grill, Durham · $10 – $15
• Kingdom Come Saturday, October 24 · 7:30 PM–9 PM Shadowbox Studio, Durham · $25
• Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour Saturday, October 24 Carolina Theatre, Durham · Free

Friday, October 30

• Mrs. Doubtfire Friday, October 30 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham · Free
• Durham FRINGE Festival Friday, October 30 Carolina Theatre, Durham · Free

Saturday, October 31

• Mrs. Doubtfire Saturday, October 31 · 2 PM–4 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham
• Mrs. Doubtfire Saturday, October 31 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham

Sunday, November 1

• Mrs. Doubtfire Sunday, November 1 · 1 PM–3 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham
• Mrs. Doubtfire Sunday, November 1 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham

Thursday, November 5

• Durham Fringe Festival: Lucky Strip Burlesque show Thursday, November 5 · 8 PM–11 PM Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar, Durham · $20

Thursday, November 19

• NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Thursday, November 19 · 7 PM–9 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham

Tuesday, December 8

• The Bodyguard Tuesday, December 8 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham

Wednesday, December 9

• The Bodyguard Wednesday, December 9 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham

Thursday, December 10

• The Bodyguard Thursday, December 10 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham
• The Nutcracker Thursday, December 10 Carolina Theatre, Durham · Free

Friday, December 11

• The Bodyguard Friday, December 11 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM DPAC Presented by First Horizon, Durham