[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - July 16, 2026
What's in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
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Compiled by Wes Platt,
wes.platt@southpointaccess.news
This weekend sees live music at Growler Grlz, a free market at Orchard Park, and Book Harvest's annual block party at Durham Central Park!
Got events planned in the days and weeks ahead? It's free to use our calendar for everything from live music and school festivals to community yard sales!
Check out these highlights from the Southpoint Access events calendar:
Wes Platt
Live Music with Shelby Merchant
When: Friday, July 17, 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Growler Grlz, 4810 Hope Valley Rd., Durham
Durham Really Really Free Market
When: Saturday, July 18, 12 to 2 p.m.
Where: Orchard Park, 1000 S. Duke St., Durham.
Book Harvest Summer Block Party
When: Saturday, July 18, 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., Durham.
Black Farmers' Market
When: Sunday, July 19, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Durham Tech Community College Main Campus, 1637 E. Lawson St., Durham.
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