Our Hotel Events
Unique Experiences for Guests and Community Members at the JB Duke
Enjoy ticketed events and complimentary experiences at the JB Duke Hotel, as well as the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, year round.
Paint Your Pet Workshop
Wednesday, August 5 | 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand, our Paint Your Pet workshop returns to JB Duke Hotel for another evening of creativity and community. Led by local artist Victoria Lowry, this guided class transforms your favorite photo into a custom pet portrait on an 11" x 14" pre-sketched canvas, making it approachable for artists of every skill level. Whether your companion is furry, feathered, scaly, or shelled, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake to treasure. Tickets are $75 and include all painting supplies and personalized instruction. Reference photos must be emailed to [email protected] by August 2. Plus, $20 from every ticket benefits the Animal Protection Society of Durham, making this a fun and meaningful way to celebrate your beloved pet. Beverages and light bites will be available for purchase from the Lobby Lounge during the event.
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Artist in Residence Series
Tuesday evenings starting at 6 p.m.
Join us for the return of Artful Evenings, an artist-in-residence series showcasing standout creative talent from across the Triangle. Each Tuesday, a featured artist takes over the hotel's sleek Lobby Lounge, transforming it into a living, breathing art studio where new masterpieces come to life before your eyes.
A new lineup of featured artists is coming soon!
Saturday Stargazing
at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, off the Fairview Dining Room Terrace
Saturdays at Sunset, March through November
Just across the street, stargazing guests will take in the majestic views of the night sky on the patio located just off the Fairview Dining Room. CHAOS, the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society, will share their wide expertise on the astronomical findings as they guide guests through the session. The session begins at sunset every Saturday March through November, and all ages are encouraged to participate.
Saturday Yoga
at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Sun Deck, the patio adjacent to the pool
Saturdays at 9 a.m., May through September
Enjoy a complimentary yoga session Saturday mornings May through September on the Sun Deck, the patio located adjacent to the pool across the street at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. Yoga attendees will take in the fresh, morning air while overlooking the Duke University Golf Course and Duke Forest. Led by Claudin Mangum, the class begins with a gentle flow, following an hour-long series of strength, flexibility and breathing exercises. Claudin is a certified yoga instructor and co-owner of Trilogy Yoga, who creates the flow of the class according to the attendees’ abilities. The Inn will have a supply of yoga mats for use on site. Yoga class begins at 9AM. Ages 16+ and all skill levels are invited to attend yoga. In the event of inclement weather, the outdoor yoga class will be relocated indoors.