[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - June 18, 2026

Compiled by Wes Platt, 
wes.platt@southpointaccess.news

SoDu residents have a few Juneteenth events to check out this week, from historic Stagville tours to a celebration of Juneteenth in Our Courts.

Friday brings the Third Friday Durham Art Walk downtown, while on Saturday your choices include a plant-based Summer BBQ Potluck at Solite Park or a Pokemon card trading event at Hi-Wire Brewing.

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:

Southpoint Access Events Calendar

From Durham County Library programs and family activities to special events at local businesses and key public meetings like the City Council, County Commission, and Planning Board, our calendar brings it all together in one easy-to-use resource.

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Juneteenth Historic Stagville Tours

When: Friday, June 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 5828 Old Oxford Rd., Durham.

Honoring Juneteenth in Our Courts

When: Friday, June 19, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: N.C. Central University, 500 Nelson St., Durham.

Third Friday Durham

When: Friday, June 19, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown, 201 Corcoran St., Durham.

Poke & Brews with Pokemon ILM

When: Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Hi-Wire Brewing, 800 Taylor St., Durham.

NC Animal Advocates United Summer BBQ Potluck (Plant-Based)

When: Saturday, June 20, 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Solite Park, 4704 Fayetteville Rd., Durham

Celebrate Durham Graduating Seniors | Southpoint Access

Submit a senior photo, their school, and plans for what comes next.

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Huck’s Heavenly Hangout FAQ

Questions and answers that hopefully help illuminate how our new Southpoint Access pet obituaries section works!

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