DURHAM, NC — (Aug. 12, 2020)  Blue Cup Productions and the Carolina Theatre of Durham are partnering to virtually release the short film drama “Camilla, Keep Your Word” on Saturday, August 29 at 7 p.m. on the venue’s Facebook page, facebook.com/CarolinaTheatreDurham. The film is a Hurricane Katrina evacuation love story directed by filmmaker Holland Randolph […]

We’re in for another scorching week in the Bull City, but our neighbors are serving up delicious drinks, dishes and snacks to help you beat the heat. Since Durham’s bursting with summertime staples, here are a few suggestions to get you started:   For classic Durham ice cream… THE PARLOUR (117 Market St) Available for […]

The Carolina Theatre isn’t allowed to re-open yet, but you can enjoy virtual cinema at home and support the nonprofit that manages downtown Durham’s historic showplace. Starting Friday, July 24 fans can view a variety of first-run films at home through the venue’s website and help raise funds for the Carolina Theatre. A portion of […]

DURHAM, NC — (July 22, 2020) — In response to the ongoing national public health emergency, Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. has delayed its OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival a second time in 2020. The annual event has been rescheduled from September 11 and 12 to November 13 and 14 at the historic Carolina Theatre in […]

DURHAM, NC (JULY 23, 2020) — A Carolina Theatre work crew refurbished the infrastructure inside the venue’s historic Fletcher Hall this month and saved the City of Durham more than $100,000 in the process. Members of the theatre’s operations staff have repaired and repainted the ornate crown molding at the top of the elegant 1,000-seat […]

As we look forward to a brighter future, we’re committed to helping Durham get Back On The Bull. The Carolina Theatre is participating in Durham’s Back On The Bull initiative. The initiative provides a COVID-19 health and safety checklist, allowing businesses to share their safety procedures with residents. For more information, visit the Back On […]

While we’re waiting for permission from the city and state to re-open our venue for in-person screenings and events, we’re aggressively increasing our virtual cinema offerings. We’re going to be YOUR virtual megaplex by the end of August. See some of the titles we’ve already booked: Available July 24 – Sundance Shorts 2020 Available July […]

We’ve been here for you since 1926, and that means your safety is our priority. The Carolina Theatre of Durham is participating in Count On Me NC, a public health initiative providing COVID-19 training to North Carolina businesses. The theater’s operations team leaders have completed the General Best Practices for COVID-19 Management training, and the […]