Join us for our 2019 season!

All shows are 8 p.m.-10 p.m. on the lawn at the Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 W Pettigrew St, Durham, NC 27705

Night and Day

The world seems different once the sun goes down. Join us at twilight on the summer solstice for an evening of stories about circadian rhythms, midnight adventures, metaphorical darkness and literal sunlight.

Friday, June 21 (Rain date: July 5)

Super/Natural: Stories of Science and the Unknown

From medicine to mysticism, we share stories that explore the boundaries of what we know about the world around us. Expect tales of weird science, dramatic breakthroughs, the power of belief and the allure of the unknown.

Friday, July 26 (Rain date: August 2)

Appetites and Desires

We explore how our needs, both physical and emotional, bring us together and, at times, pit us against each other. Join us for an evening of delicious stories about food, hunger, ambition, and passion.

Postponed until August 30


This project was supported by the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Arts Fund and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

This project was also supported by Durham 150, celebrating 150 years of Durham and innovation.

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