groups
A growing list of groups that are conducive to helping you meet like-minded new friends in Durham, NC.
sports
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A nonprofit organization serving the greater Triangle Area through the sport of flat-track roller derby that provides an inclusive space for women and gender-expansive individuals through healthy athleticism, competition, and community.
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A baseball league for all those who wish to enjoy the game of baseball regardless of age, sex, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, class, background, or skill level.
https://www.carolinasandlotcollective.com/
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Sports include basketball, kickball, soccer, pickleball, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Rates are often cheaper than other paid sports’ leagues.
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A group that aims to create a free, empowering, social, and athletic space for the Triangle's Queer community. Sports include kickball, soccer, basketball, ultimate, tennis, and run club.
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A group that offers recreational and competitive 3v3 soccer leagues.
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A group that offers tennis leagues, events, and lessons.
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A group that plays women’s rugby. No experience necessary.
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A group that hosts multiple pick-up ultimate frisbee games multiple times per week. All levels welcome.
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A co-ed recreational bocce league open to players of all skill levels.
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A group that coordinates inclusive, no-drop, social bike rides around Durham.
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A group that practices the Afro-Brazilian art form of capoeira. Capoeira mixes martial arts, music and dance!
https://www.sinadecapoeira.com/
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A group for trail and city skating that holds weekly events. All levels welcome.
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A group that focus on intentionally integrating bouldering, local and international art, community building, and environmental activism.
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A Division III Rugby Union XV’s and 7’s Men's club representing Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
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A group that offers sports leagues, social events, and trips. Sports include bar sports, basketball, beach volleyball, bocce, bowling, cornhole, dodgeball, flag football, indoor volleyball, kickball, soccer, and softball.
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An organization that offers curling lessons and leagues. No experience necessary.
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A group that offers climbing walls, bouldering, fitness classes, and regular group events.
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A bike community for marginalized genders. TWIG = trans, women, intersex and gender nonconforming/nonbinary.
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An indoor axe-throwing group that offers regular axe-throwing events and leagues.
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A group that offers basketball, pickleball, racquetball, tennis, volleyball, and 5k/10k races.
running & walking
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A group where Black hikers can explore, connect, and thrive in the great outdoors. All levels welcome.
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A group for anyone interested in exploring Durham on foot, grabbing a few beers, and logging a few miles with friends. All paces and experience levels welcome.
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A group for walkers and runners offering 1, 3, 4, and 6+ mile routes.
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A group for walkers of all speeds that welcomes strollers, kids, and friendly dogs.
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A fun, community-based run club that meets on Monday nights. All paces welcome.
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A no-drop running & walking group for 2SLGBTQIA+ movers of all speeds.
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A group that offers walking and running training groups for various distances. All levels welcome.
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A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
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A group that promotes fitness health, community engagement, and a sense of community within the Black community in Durham through walking and running.
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A weekly social run/walk/jog club that meets at the Parkwood ball field each Tuesday evening, then goes to The Glass Jug for drinks afterward.
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A group that provides an inclusive space where young professionals can come together to run, network, and support each other on their fitness journeys.
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A group where like-minded women come together to explore the great outdoors with a diverse range of free weekly group hikes and events. All levels welcome.
arts
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A free, creative community meetup where people work on their crafts and chat it up. You can bring any project you want to work on, or use some of the supplies on hand.
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An arts community dedicated to pottery and the clay arts that offers regular classes and workshops.
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A monthly happy hour for anyone who considers themselves a “creative.”
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A group that offers classes, workshops, and camps throughout the whole year in just about every arts category you can imagine: ceramics, painting/drawing, printmaking, mixed media, bookbinding, photography, graphic design, literary arts, theatre, dance, music, and more! Courses are available for beginning and experienced artists, alike.
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A group that offers monthly meetings, workshops, programs, and quilt shows centered around quilting. All experience levels welcome.
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A group that meets weekly to learn the social Scottish dances. Beginners welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/p/DurhamChapel-Hill-Scottish-Country-Dancers-100093051713019/
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A club for needlepointers of all levels.
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A group of writers focused primarily on improving our writing and polishing our work for publication.
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This center offers many programs in service of their mission to preserve and advance the heritage and culture of historic Hayti and the African American experience through cultural arts and education programs.
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A group that offers studio rentals, classes in welding, metal-working, ceramics, and wood-working.
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A comedy club that offers regular classes and events.
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Your source for live figure drawing, urban sketching, plein air and other drawing or painting from life events in the North Carolina Triangle area.
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A weekly creative and neurodivergent-friendly space where art and community come together in a self-guided open studio with free supplies.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neurospicy-creators-space-tickets-1038827780857
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A monthly, in-person, meetup of photobook collectors, creators, & enthusiasts.
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Durham’s local space for creating, making, hacking, crafting, building, breaking, fixing, and more!
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A group that offers a reuse arts center, thrift store, gallery, community space, artist market, workshops, and studio.
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A non-profit organization which promotes the enjoyment, preservation, and study of contra dancing and other English and American traditional and historic dance, music, and song.
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A monthly group for queer folks in the triangle to connect over yarn & needlecrafts.
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A group that promotes swing dance and live swing music in the Triangle region.
environment
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A group that aims to raise awareness about the waste hierarchy and hosts events such as clothing swaps and mending workshops.
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A group dedicated to mentorship and education all about beekeeping!
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An informal group that meets once a month to provide information on a wide variety of gardening topics. Meetings are currently held online.
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A non-profit that funds and supports parks, trails, playgrounds, athletic courts, and open spaces in Durham, North Carolina. This group hosts regular volunteer events open to all.
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A new chapter of the NC Wildlife Federation focused on empowering the community to form a connection with their natural surroundings through adventurous and educational programming designed to preserve and reclaim habitat for wildlife in Durham County.
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A 501c3 land trust and watershed organization that manages nearly 500 acres of land for conservation, water quality and public enjoyment. This group hosts regular volunteer events open to all.
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An accredited land trust and conservation nonprofit driven by a mission to conserve and protect the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the Eno River Basin. This group hosts regular volunteer events open to all.
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A volunteer program that works to educate and inspire all gardeners (the curious, beginners, and the more experienced) with science-based information, presentations, and demonstrations. They also help maintain both the community garden at Briggs Avenue and the Demonstration Garden at the NC Cooperative Extension office.
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A group dedicated to promoting inclusivity in birding while fundraising and providing a safe opportunity for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC, and women to connect with the natural world.
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A non-profit that help residents take action through volunteer opportunities (tree plantings, garden workdays, invasive species removal, litter pick-up, etc.), tool lending, educational programs, and resource coordination.
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Formerly New Hope Audubon Society, this group is an independent chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving Chatham, Durham, Orange and parts of surrounding counties in central North Carolina. They strive to protect birds, wildlife, and their local habitats through conservation, education, advocacy, and outdoor enjoyment.
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This group strives to create a healthier and more vibrant Triangle region by safeguarding clean water, protecting natural habitats, supporting local farms and food, and connecting people with nature through land protection and stewardship, catalyzing community action and collaboration. They offer regular volunteer opportunities.
service & activism
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A local non-profit that works through events, education, and advocacy, for safe, affordable, and sustainable transportation for everyone.
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An all-volunteer community bicycle project that includes hands-on repair skill share (helping you fix your bike), an earn-a-membership program (earn a membership by volunteering), and Community Outreach clinics.
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City boards, committees, and commissions are groups of citizens who advise on various aspects of Durham life. Application required.
https://www.durhamnc.gov/238/Boards-Committees-Commissions-Task-Force
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An organization devoted to service activities.
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A group that stands for building an America where opportunity is available to all and where communities can come together to support each other.
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A group that focuses on grassroots organizing, leadership development, and political education to fight for a Durham where everyone can thrive politically, economically, and socially.
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As the oldest fraternal organization for men, masonry is an initiatory society whose key tenets are friendship, morality and brotherly love.
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A non-profit that brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. This group hosts regular volunteer events with no building experience necessary.
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A grassroots organization that has been advancing a progressive vision for Durham and North Carolina for more than 40 years.
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A volunteer organization made up of women who are passionate about making a difference in the community through the Arts, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Education & Libraries, the Environment, and Health & Wellness.
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A growing movement of activism to help people engage and help elect people who share their values with weekly volunteer opportunities.
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An organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training.
identity
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A group that serves over 200 older adults each day through free services, resources, classes, events, and more.
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A group that supports LGBTQ+ people through services, programming, resources, and support networks that center their wellbeing and allows them to thrive.
games
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A comic book shop that hosts regular gaming events each week.
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A group that represents the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), an international organization dedicated to re-creating the lifestyle of the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance.
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A group that offers mahjong classes, assisted play, open play, and events.
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A free weekly chess group in Downtown Durham that offers casual games and a non-competetive, social chess community.
Sets provided. All levels welcome!
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A group of friendly chess players that meet in coffee shops and craft breweries around the city of Durham. The games are unrated and casual, both with and without clocks. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome!
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A group that hosts multiple board games nights around Durham each week.
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A Durham based Pokemon Go group that usually meets at American Tobacco.
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A social club that meets in Durham (and other cities around NC) to play the one page rules tabletop game.
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A group that welcomes word nerds and avid Scrabble enthusiasts of all levels to elevate your game and learn about the club and tournament scene!
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a supportive community for local game developers, designers, artists, and appreciators of odd & playful creations. Events include game jams, showcases, playtest nights, and more.
music
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A non-profit organization focused on exposing people to and educating them about Afro-Brazilian culture by performing traditional samba reggae music.
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A New Orleans-style parade and stage community band.
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A group of approximately 140 singers, known for excellence in performing significant choral works with professional orchestras and regionally and nationally known soloists.
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A community chorus group whose members share a love of singing. The purpose of the Chorale is to provide a musical environment to help enlighten and educate both participants and the community by exposing them to the history and variety of choral music.
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A non-profit concert band that hosts rehearsals open to all.
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A group that offers weekly Irish Learning Jams and Classic Country/Honky Tonk Jams.
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An organization that offers instrument rentals and classes for string instruments.
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A group dedicated to Irish Traditional Music.
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A group of people who enjoy singing shape note music. Everyone is welcome!
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An old time (banjo, fiddle, guitar) jam group that meets on Tuesdays at 6pm in Northgate Park in nice weather, or Sacred Grounds Coffee House at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church when it’s not. Everyone (especially beginners) welcome.
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An electronic music collective focused on synthesizers, modular, and electronic sound. This group includes makers, performers, and listeners who share gear, ideas, and jams.
other
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An organization that empowers Durham’s youth and adults through hands-on woodworking, creativity, and mentorship. They host open shop hours and youth and adult classes to build skills and create lasting connections.
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A support network for moms in Durham, NC and surrounding communities that hosts events, playdates, and classes.
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A bar that offers high-quality, sliding-scale classes in the arts & humanities for curious adults, taught by expert instructors, both online and in-person.
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A group that seeks to engage the minds, elevate the spirits and foster the well-being of its members through numerous educational programs and opportunities for volunteer service and social activity.
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A group of stay-at-home dads (or anyone else who wants to join!) that meets for a weekly playgroup at the Piney Wood Park playground on Fridays from 10-11am (unless it is raining or the temperature is below 30).
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A group that offers social activities for people who live in South Durham.
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A non-profit that hosts social activities, supports local businesses, and fundraises for local animal advocacy organizations.
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A discord for the triangle region of NC's very own local community of food enjoyers and hobbyists. This group welcomes anyone interested in chatting about local restaurants, recipes, hot dogs, or whatever you feel like, really!
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This group is the IRL social hub for independent workers of the Triangle. Socials allow freelancers, solopreneurs, and other independent workers to connect with like-minded folks to exchange ideas, make friends, and find their next business lead. Or just have some in-person fun!