The final night of Music Near the Gardens pays tribute to the Save The Pinhook events that helped bail out the venue in 2016, when it was faced with $80,000 in back taxes. Artists and supporters rallied with a series of pop-up concerts and fundraisers, allowing The Pinhook to pay its debt and maintain its role as an essential community space in Durham.

This special evening is about more than just the music—it’s a celebration of The Pinhook’s communities of artists, activists, and creatives. With a lineup of surprise performers from The Pinhook’s past and present, the night will be a testament to The Pinhook’s enduring impact and the artists, audiences, and supporters who have helped sustain it over the years.

The featured bands are nationally-touring acts that have made you cry AND have made you dance, so get ready to move at this closing event.

Do you want a hint about the lineup? Keep your eyes on Pinhook and Duke Arts social media for clues!

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