November 14 – February 28
Mary Berridge’s award-winning series of photographs is paired with narratives written primarily by the subjects or their parents. The exhibition, “Visible Spectrum,” offers an intimate view of life with autism, …
Tuesday, December 24 at 11:00pm
This is the traditional Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve Service with candlelight, scripture readings, and Christmas carols. *** Attendees of this service are advised to arrive early to allow for …
Sunday, January 5 at 4:00pm
Based on the formula made famous by the Christmas Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge, this service follows a similar pattern of readings, choral anthems, and congregational hymns. Paid …
Tuesday, January 7 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Wednesday, January 8 at 12:00pm
Join artist Sherrill Roland and curator Pedro Lasch for the last public event of their Nasher exhibition before it closes. The exhibition is the culmination of a two-year Mellon Foundation …
Wednesday, January 8 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Wednesday, January 8 at 5:15pm
Students will be provided with a mini loom and selection of yarns. Together we will work through some simple weaving stitches and create something decorative.
Thursday, January 9 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Thursday, January 9 at 6:00pm
In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of wire sculpture, specifically aiming toward observing and forming plant sculptures. We’ll start with a quick drawing warmup (NO DRAWING EXPERIENCE or SKILL NECESSARY!), and then learn how to form a simple cone flower and leaves, with plenty of space for making it your own.
Sunday, January 12 at 4:00pm
For centuries, the church has marked the transition from daytime to evening with psalms, prayer, and song. Duke Chapel’s Choral Evensong follows this historic pattern, using the liturgy of the …
Tuesday, January 14 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Tuesday, January 14 at 6:00pm
Students will be provided with a mini loom and selection of yarns. Together we will work through some simple weaving stitches and create something decorative.
Wednesday, January 15 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Thursday, January 16 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Friday, January 17 at 8:00am
For centuries, monastic orders and other faith communities have prayed the Psalms cyclically from beginning to end. The musical character of the Psalms has long been expressed through various settings-from …
Friday, January 17 at 5:30pm
Learn how to throw pottery on the wheel! In this introductory class, you will learn the basics of centering and throwing cylinders.
Saturday, January 18 at 7:30pm
Tonality is an award-winning chamber chorus with a mission to deliver authentic stories through voice and body to incite change, understanding and dialogue.
Tuesday, January 21 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Wednesday, January 22 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Wednesday, January 22 at 5:15pm
In this beginner friendly workshop, Hyewon Grigoni will take you through some basic drawing exercises and give away all her drawing secrets.
Thursday, January 23 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Thursday, January 23 at 6:00pm
We will learn to make botanical gel prints straight from plants! Each print will give you two beautiful images- a silhouette and something resembling a photocopy.
Thursday, January 23 at 7:00pm
New York City-based new music chamber group loadbang (trumpet, trombone, bass clarinet, and baritone voice) premieres six new pieces written for them by Duke graduate student composers; Erich Barganier, Tyler …
Saturday, January 25 at 9:00am
Church choir singers and directors are invited to the Chapel’s second annual sacred choral clinic, featuring Dr. Pearl Shangkuan, an internationally renowned conductor and pedagogue, who is Professor Emerita at …
January 25 – January 26
32 Sounds is an immersive documentary and profound sensory experience from Oscar-nominated documentarian Sam Green.
Sunday, January 26 at 3:00pm
Recital by soprano Heather Engebretson
Sunday, January 26 at 4:00pm
For centuries, the church has marked the transition from daytime to evening with psalms, prayer, and song. Duke Chapel’s Choral Evensong follows this historic pattern, using the liturgy of the …
Tuesday, January 28 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00pm
This two-hour workshop will cover the basics of putting images on screens (making a stencil), ink mixing, and how to effectively use a squeegee to get ink through the screen and print multiple copies of an image.
Wednesday, January 29 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00pm
Self Love and Magic is the way to go! In this workshop we will explore the practice of self love through art and expression. We will discuss the ways to add more Love into our new year with Love Jars.
Thursday, January 30 at 1:00pm
This organ demonstration is an opportunity to stop in to hear a Duke Chapel organ or Bösendorfer grand piano played in the informal atmosphere of an open rehearsal. These demonstrations …
Friday, January 31 at 7:30pm
Durham-native and former Alvin Ailey dancer Hope Boykin brings “States of Hope,” a powerful and honest work of dance-theater that narrates her own journey as a dancer.
Friday, January 31 at 8:00pm
Gabriel Richard: “Tribute to Maurice Ravel”
Sunday, February 2 at 5:00pm
Johann Sebastian Bach’s church cantatas are often considered the pinnacle of German sacred music, works whose theological depth and emotional resonance touch deep places in the human soul. This year, …
February 7 – February 8
See the play that shaped a theatre landscape in this rare revival. When it opened in 2005, Tim Crouch’s An Oak Tree changed the rules of the game: bringing in an actor who has neither seen nor read the play.
Friday, February 14 at 7:30pm
After a free screening of the documentary film capturing Taylor Mac’s marathon, 24-hour immersive theatrical experience, stay for a discussion with the revered performer. Registration for this free event is now open.
Saturday, February 15 at 7:30pm
The Ciompi Quartet of Duke University has delighted audiences and impressed critics around the world. All its members are professors at Duke University. Reservation is available now for this free event.
Thursday, February 20 at 7:30pm
Ensemble Intercolor is a trailblazing young trio that combines cimbalom, viola, clarinet and voice with their varied cultural backgrounds – the three musicians are from Belarus, Colombia and France
Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm
“The Women of Chicago’s Black Renaissance”program pairs Cann’s acclaimed renditions of works by each featured artist with spoken commentary about their fascinating lives and histories.
February 28 – March 2
Bill’s 44th is an original comedic puppet show for grown-ups created by puppeteers Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck around one very worried leading man – Bill.
Saturday, March 1 at 7:30pm
The Goldmund Quartet has garnered a reputation as one of the leading string quartets of the great classical and modern works of the quartet canon, delivering performances of ‘exquisite playing.’
Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30pm
German boys’ choir, Thomanerchor Leipzig was established in 1212 and is one of the oldest and most renowned choirs in the world.
Saturday, March 15 at 7:30pm
Elias String Quartet is one of the UK’s foremost ensembles, celebrated by BBC Music Magazine as a ‘tour de force’ and The Strad as a ‘remarkable ensemble.’
Sunday, March 23 at 7:30pm
Transport yourself into a realm of traditional Japanese art with Kodo, a taiko drumming troupe that blends rhythmic precision with spectacular expression and physicality.
Sunday, March 30 at 7:00pm
Twenty-one-year-old prodigy hailing from Mexico has already performed with over thirty orchestras on four continents, including her professional debut at age 8.
Sunday, April 6 at 7:00pm
Zodiac Trio are at the forefront of innovative programing, heralded as ‘a breathtaking ensemble of virtuosity and sensitivity’ (Radio France).
Friday, April 18 at 7:30pm
GRAMMY®-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello performs from her newest album “No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin.” The visionary work is at once a musical experience, a church service, a celebration, a testimonial, and a call to action.
Saturday, May 3 at 7:30pm
Jerusalem Quartet returns with Mozart’s so-called ‘Dissonance’ Quartet, which features some of the composer’s boldest harmonic writing.