A tintype demonstration, a solstice walk, a mid-century modern home tour, and more events around the Triangle we recommend this week.
Culture
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Lunch Money: Lo Mein and Christmas Chaos at Southpoint Mall
Window shopping at Hot Topic, a free rubber duck, and a trip to the food court to eat at local chain Basil Thai Kitchen.
Posted inTheatre
In Durham High Schools, Drama Takes the Spotlight
The profile of several area high school drama programs is rising, giving students the chance to experiment—and community members access to high-quality theater.
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At the River’s Edge
Several months out from Tropical Storm Chantal, two longstanding arts organizations in Saxapahaw take stock of what was lost—and how they’ll adapt to what lies ahead.
Posted inCulture
INDY Culture Stories that Stood Out in 2025
From the future of arts funding to an adult talent show, restaurant openings to an $8,887 Bloody Mary—here are a few selections from a memorable year of Triangle culture coverage.
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INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
A holiday market, an evening of Christmas covers, and more events across the Triangle we recommend this week.
Posted inPlace
For Its 20th Anniversary, Enloe Charity Ball Aims to Raise $200K for Note in the Pocket
Dozens of Enloe High School students participate in organizing the impressive, monthslong annual fundraising endeavor; since 2004, students have raised nearly $2 million for local groups.
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“Any Story You Tell, You Wind Up Telling On Yourself In Some Way”: Talking With John Darnielle About His New Book
The Durham musician’s new book, “This Year: 365 Songs Annotated,” is a close read of some of The Mountain Goats’ most legendary lyrics. Ahead of its publication, Darnielle talks with the INDY about memoirs, affordable housing, and God.
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New Natural Wine Bar Comes to Brightleaf Square
Owner Jess Moffitt says she wants Sol House Wines, which opened in November, to feel like “popping over to a friend’s house who knows a lot about wine.”
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INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle this Week
A holiday sketch show, a play about the Red Scare, a dance party goodbye to PS37, and more events we recommend across the Triangle this week.