RSVP Nov 8th

BLACK IS BLOOM FAMILY & FRIENDS GUIDE

Please RSVP for Night of the Muse: Nov. 8th Opening Reception by Nov 3rd 

RSVP by Nov. 3rd


Hotels Downtown Durham

STAY NEAR THE SHOW

1.Unscripted Durham

Parking is walking distance to Event Venue
202 Corcoran St., Durham

Downtown and walkable to The Parlour.
https://www.hyatt.com/jdv-by-hyatt/en-US/rdujd-unscripted-durham?utm_source=chatgpt.com

21c Museum Hotel Durham
111 N. Corcoran St., Durham
Downtown boutique hotel and walkable to Parrish Street.

https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/durham/?utm_

2.SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

705 S. Mangum St., Durham

All-suite downtown hotel with complimentary breakfast.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduss-springhill-suites-durham-city-view/overview/?utm_

3.DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham

2515 Meridian Pkwy., Durham
Spacious suites with indoor and outdoor pools.

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rduiidt-doubletree-suites-raleigh-durham/?utm_

4.Fairfield Inn & Suites Durham Southpoint

7807 Leonardo Dr., Durham
South Durham option with complimentary breakfast.

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rdurf-fairfield-inn-and-suites-durham-southpoint/overview/?utm_


Hotels Near La-La’s Home 


Food

1.Boricua Soul

705 Willard St
Puerto Rican + soul food.
https://boricuasoulnc.com

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles

455 S. Driver St., Durham
Southern comfort food, breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

https://dameschickenwaffles.com/?utm_

Bull City Burger and Brewery

107 E. Parrish St. #105, Durham
Right on Parrish Street and especially convenient for downtown guests.

https://www.bullcityburgerandbrewery.com/?utm_

Pizzeria Toro

Downtown Durham wood-fired pizza.
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham
Spanish tapas with Southern influences.
https://www.pizzeriatoro.com/?utm_

Namu
Asian-influenced food with a garden setting.
https://www.namudurham.com

Parking Night Of Event

Street Parking

Located in: Unscripted Durham - JDV by Hyatt

Address: 202 Corcoran St, Durham, NC 27701

0.4 miles (walkable)



Details about the weekend 

Black Is Bloom Family Weekend

November 6–8, 2026 | Durham, NC

Come into town, get comfortable, enjoy Durham, celebrate my 45th birthday with me, and be here for the opening of my first solo exhibition.

Friday, November 6

Arrival + Enjoy Durham

Friday is everybody’s day to get settled, explore, eat, party, shop, relax, and enjoy yourselves.

I’ll probably be running around getting ready for the exhibition, so please do not wait on me enjoy yourselves 😂. Make plans, explore Durham, hang out together, and have fun.

You are welcome to stop by the house all day if you want.

Text me for the Address


Durham, NC 27714

Parking: Street parking

Come hungry, comfortable, and ready to spend time together.

And yes, it’s my birthday, so gifts are absolutely accepted, or purchase a piece of art or just showing up is enough 🫶🏽.

Sunday, November 8

Night of the Muse

The reason everybody came to Durham. 🥹🌹

Dinner and opening exhibit

Opening Night of Black Is Bloom
My First Solo Exhibition + First Private Unveiling

4 PM–9 PM
The Parlour on Parrish
104 W. Parrish St.
Durham, NC

Formal attire encouraged 

Come ready for art, food, music, conversation, family & friends, and a very special night.

A Few Things to Know

Transportation: If several of you are staying at the same hotel, carpooling or using Uber/Lyft will make getting around downtown easier.

What to pack: Bring something comfortable for Friday, something relaxed for Saturday’s family dinner, and your good clothes for Night of the Muse on Sunday.

Sunday timing: Please give yourself enough time to park, walk to The Parlour, and arrive without rushing.

The exhibition: Sunday is the first Private invite only unveiling, so I’m keeping most of the finished show under wraps until opening night Monday the 9th

Family time: Sunday’s Dinner & private invite only exhibition. I want everybody to enjoy Durham without feeling like every hour has to be scheduled.

Keep checking this page: I’ll update this guide as we get closer with any changes, reminders, parking updates, dinner details, or anything else you need to know.

 

Weekend Essentials
📍 Durham, NC
🎂 La-La’s 45th Birthday Weekend
🎨 Night of the Muse: Nov. 8

Dinner AND PRIVATE EXHIBIT🌹 Black Is Bloom: Nov. 8–public exhibition 9-13th check out events page