Join us at the JB Duke for unique and exciting events throughout the year!
Special Events for Guests and the Durham Community
We are thrilled to offer exciting pop-up events and workshops throughout the year for guests of the hotel and Durham locals to enjoy!
Guest Bartender Series Returns
Thursday evenings starting at 5 p.m., Aug. 21 - Sept. 11
Join us for the return of our Guest Bartender Series, a lively celebration of Durham's dynamic and ever-evolving cocktail scene. Each Thursday from August 21 through September 11, some of the region's top bartenders will step behind the chic Lobby Lounge bar, shaking up inventive cocktails to support great local causes.
Sip on expertly crafted drinks from beloved Durham spots like The Bar Beej (a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist), Conniption Bar & Lounge, Alley Twenty Six (a 2022 James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Bar Program) and Liberty & Plenty. Each bartender's standout creations will also remain on the menu the following week, with 10% of proceeds donated to their chosen local nonprofit. Each bartender's guest appearance starts at 5 p.m. No tickets or reservations are required.
- August 21 Connor McKenzie (Conniption Bar & Lounge)
Partnering with: Animal Protection Society of Durham - August 28 Amy Waas (The Bar Beej)
Partnering with: NAMI Durham - September 4 Shannon Healy (Alley Twenty Six)
Partnering with: Club Boulevard Elementary PTA - September 11 Will McDonald (Liberty & Plenty)
Partnering with: Wake Tech Foundation
Enjoy weekly guest programming!
Any guest dining or staying at the JB Duke are welcome to enjoy our weekly complimentary Saturday morning yoga and Saturday evening stargazing offered across the street at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.