Three Keys to the Night: Summer Jazz Jam with Butler Knowles

🎷 Live Jazz Sets All Night – Butler Knowles leads the groove with some of the area's best players. Sets roll from 7–10PM.

🍸 Cocktail Bar + Lounge Vibes – Come and go as you please. Grab a drink, catch a set, settle into a couch — your night, your way.

🍴 Spring Menu is Here – Fresh dishes, Southern flavors, and late-night bites made for lingering.

Reserve your couch today.

DESTINATIONS: A Culinary Tour - THE WIZ

A Soulful Journey Down the Yellow Brick Road

Join us this month for DESTINATIONS: The Wiz — a soulful, Wednesday-night-only dining and music experience inspired by the iconic musical and movie. Step into a whimsical world of flavor and flair as Missy Lane’s transforms into a Southern fantasyland full of magic, music, and mouthwatering dishes.

Enjoy a chef-curated menu featuring dishes like smoked brisket, lobster grits, sweet potato hushpuppies, corn ribs, mac & cheese, and pound cake — all with a theatrical twist. Sip on Emerald City-inspired cocktails while live music fills the air and the Yellow Brick Road leads you to flavor.

🍽️ Soul food menu inspired by The Wiz
🎷 Live R&B music from 7PM
🍸 Signature themed cocktails
🎟️ No cover. Reservations strongly encouraged.

Whether you're a foodie, a musical theatre fan, or just looking for a vibe, Destinations: The Wiz is your ticket to a delicious and magical night at Missy Lane’s.

Every Tuesday night this summer, Missy Lane’s brings back the raw soul of the jook joint with Barrelhouse Blues—a sultry, smoky celebration of bourbon, blues, and back-porch culture.

It’s a summer-long revival where:
🥃 Small-batch bourbons & backbeat cocktails keep the spirits high
🎸 Live blues bands bring the growl, the groove, and the gospel
🔥 Sidewalk cigar lounge returns—just like they used to do, with a little smoke and slow talk under the stars

Inside, it's low lights and deep vibes. Outside, it's cigars, conversation, and the hum of the night.

Every Tuesday. All summer. No tickets—just come correct.
Dress like you got stories to tell. We’ll bring the soundtrack.

Every Sunday | Spring through Summer
An elite ritual of rhythm, refinement, and Southern culture.

The season is here—and on Sundays, we brunch like masters.

Welcome to The Brunch Society at Missy Lane’s—a Sunday tradition where Durham’s tastemakers gather for unmatched vibes and an elevated culinary experience.

Live jazz curated by Al Strong. While Al occasionally invites special guests to lead, every set is handpicked and artistically curated by him, ensuring top-tier talent and an unforgettable experience each week.
☕ Brooklyn Barista coffee to start your day smooth
🍹 Signature cocktails crafted for midday celebration
🍽️ Rotating brunch menu rooted in Southern flavor & seasonal flair
💙 Premium ambiance with stylish seating and a grown, gorgeous crowd

Whether you’re easing into the day or turning up in your Sunday best, The Brunch Society is where brunch becomes a lifestyle.

Sundays 12PM–3PM
🎟 Reserve your seat now at missylanes.com

💿 The Boy Is Mine: Brandy vs Monica Brunch

Presented by Carolina Waves -- the creator of Renaissance Brunch and The Hive Hoedown Hosted by K97.5’s Mir.I.am & Jaleesa Smalls | Featuring DJ RNB

Team Brandy or Team Monica?Whichever side you’re on, this is the brunch for true R&B fans who still know every lyric.

Join us on Saturday, August 2 from 11AM to 3PM at Missy Lane’s in Durham for The Boy Is Mine: Brandy vs Monica Brunch — a high-energy fan celebration of two of R&B’s most iconic voices.

As Brandy and Monica gear up for their long-awaited “The Boy Is Mine” Tour, this brunch will help you get ready.

🎉 What to Expect:

• Brandy & Monica Music Bingo

• Team Brandy vs Team Monica Karaoke Battle

• “Brandy or Monica?” Trivia Showdown

• Sing-Along Moments

• Dancing

• Prizes & Giveaways

• Plus nonstop 90s R&B from the queens of the era — Aaliyah, Toni Braxton, SWV, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey & more

If Brandy and Monica shaped your playlist, this is your moment to eat, sip, sing, dance, and settle the score — fan style.

🎟️ Space is limited. Grab your tickets now and don’t miss the R&B brunch battle everyone will be talking about.

Three Keys to the Night: Summer Jazz Jam with Butler Knowles

🎷 Live Jazz Sets All Night – Butler Knowles leads the groove with some of the area's best players. Sets roll from 7–10PM.

🍸 Cocktail Bar + Lounge Vibes – Come and go as you please. Grab a drink, catch a set, settle into a couch — your night, your way.

🍴 Spring Menu is Here – Fresh dishes, Southern flavors, and late-night bites made for lingering.

Reserve your couch today.

DESTINATIONS: A Culinary Tour - New Orleans Edition

Join us for DESTINATIONS: A Culinary Tour, a one-of-a-kind dining and music experience where every Wednesday night becomes a passport to another place. Take a trip to the Crescent City without leaving Durham. Destinations: New Orleans brings the flavor, funk, and flair of NOLA to Missy Lane’s for one unforgettable night.

Enjoy a chef-curated menu inspired by iconic New Orleans dishes—think gumbo, red beans and rice, fried okra, fried alligator bites, beignets, and bold Cajun flavors—alongside live New Orleans jazz and DJ set grooves. Specialty cocktails channel Bourbon Street magic with top-shelf spirits and Southern style.
🍽️ NOLA-inspired dinner menu by Chef Ash
🎷 Live music OR DJ Set from 7PM
🍹 Cocktail specials all day
🎟️ No cover. Reservations highly recommended.

Whether you're a foodie, a music lover, or just craving some Southern hospitality, Destinations: New Orleans is your passport to one of America’s most iconic cultural cities—right here at Missy Lane’s.

Every Tuesday night this summer, Missy Lane’s brings back the raw soul of the jook joint with Barrelhouse Blues—a sultry, smoky celebration of bourbon, blues, and back-porch culture.

It’s a summer-long revival where:
🥃 Small-batch bourbons & backbeat cocktails keep the spirits high
🎸 Live blues bands bring the growl, the groove, and the gospel
🔥 Sidewalk cigar lounge returns—just like they used to do, with a little smoke and slow talk under the stars

Inside, it's low lights and deep vibes. Outside, it's cigars, conversation, and the hum of the night.

Every Tuesday. All summer. No tickets—just come correct.
Dress like you got stories to tell. We’ll bring the soundtrack.

Every Sunday | Spring through Summer
An elite ritual of rhythm, refinement, and Southern culture.

The season is here—and on Sundays, we brunch like masters.

Welcome to The Brunch Society at Missy Lane’s—a Sunday tradition where Durham’s tastemakers gather for unmatched vibes and an elevated culinary experience.

💿 Live jazz curated by Al Strong, with soul, R&B, and vinyl classics
☕ Brooklyn Barista coffee to start your day smooth
🍹 Signature cocktails crafted for midday celebration
🍽️ Rotating brunch menu rooted in Southern flavor & seasonal flair
💙 Premium ambiance with stylish seating and a grown, gorgeous crowd

Whether you’re easing into the day or turning up in your Sunday best, The Brunch Society is where brunch becomes a lifestyle.

Sundays 12PM–3PM
🎟 Reserve your seat now at missylanes.com

Tickets for this event are now available at the door!

🇨🇺 Old Havana Nights – The Return

Best Latin Dance Party in Downtown Durham

📍 A Tribute to Durham’s Cuban Roots

Before Missy Lane’s, our home at 310 East Main Street was the beloved Old Havana Sandwich Shop. This series honors that legacy with music, culture, and movement that keeps the spirit alive.

July 26 • Aug 30 • Sept 20 | Saturdays | 7:30PM-8PM DANCE LESSONS | MUSIC 8PM–11PM

$20 Advance | $25 Day Of | Dance Lesson Included

Looking for the best Latin dance party in downtown Durham?

Look no further than Old Havana Nights at Missy Lane’s—a sizzling 3-part summer series bringing Afro-Cuban jazz, live percussion, salsa dancing, and Cuban cocktails and soul food to the Bull City.

We’re kicking things off with *La Primera Noche on Saturday, July 26, led by master percussionist Brevan Hampden. This Cuban dance night is your passport to rhythm, joy, and soul—all just a 6-minute walk from DPAC.

✨ Live Latin music + dancing in the heart of Durham

🕺🏾 Complimentary dance lesson: 7:30–8PM

🎶 Live music from 8–11PM

🍸 Cuban-inspired cocktails + Southern soul snacks

🅿️ Free downtown parking

📅 3-Part Summer Series

July 26 – La Primera Noche

August 23 – Afro-Latin Soul Takeover

September 20 – The Final Fiesta

The Brunch Set: 90s R&B Brunch Party in Durham
Missy Lane’s Signature Saturday Brunch Experience

Looking for the best brunch party in Durham? Join us every Saturday for The Brunch Set at Missy Lane’s — where soul food, 90s R&B music, and community vibes come together under the glow of eight chandeliers.

Eat. Sip. Sing Loud.
Only at Missy Lane’s.

This week’s theme: 90s R&B — a nostalgic celebration of the decade that gave us slow jams, sing-alongs, and unforgettable vocals.

🎶 What to Expect:

• Live DJ sets + curated playlists with all your favorite 90s R&B artists: Mary J. Blige, TLC, Brandy, Usher, Monica, Aaliyah, D’Angelo, Jodeci, and more.

• The Sing-Along Set at 1:30PM – a 30-minute interactive moment where guests belt out their favorite hits with lyric cards, mic moments, and DJ dropouts.

• Black joy, soft life vibes, and throwback energy all afternoon long.

🍽️ Brunch Menu Highlights:

• Hot Honey Wings

• Brisket Mac & Cheese

• Cheese Grit Bowls

• Cornbread & French Toast

🍹 Signature Cocktails:

• Brunch Bottle Board (bubbly + juice flight)

• Soft Life Pour (tableside champagne service)

• Flight of the Hour (sparkling cocktail trio)

🎟️ Free entry — but table and couch reservations are strongly encouraged.
📍 Located just blocks from DPAC in downtown Durham — the perfect pre-show brunch or Saturday day party destination.

Book your reservation now and get ready to vibe, sing, and sip at the hottest R&B brunch in Durham.

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TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR $30.

THIS IS A STANDING ROOM SHOW. DOORS - 7PM | SHOW 8PM

TICKET IS NONREFUNDABLE.

⚡️THE VIBE IS POSTNUCLEAR
Electric Kif doesn’t play inside the lines. They bend jazz, rock, and electronic into something they call “postnuclear” — analog instruments, digital energy, full-body grooves. This ain’t background music. It’s a pulse. A portal. A playground for sound.

🔥THEY'VE SHARED STAGES WITH THE FUTURE
Snarky Puppy. Ghost-Note. Cory Henry. Mick Jenkins. These aren’t just cosigns — they’re collabs. Electric Kif has earned their stripes with the best in the game, and now they’re leading their own wave. This is next-gen fusion, rooted in chops, raised in feel.

🌙EXPECT TO BLACK OUT (IN A GOOD WAY)
You’re not just going to hear the music — you’re going to feel it in your chest. The drops. The solos. The surprise sit-ins. The “what just happened?” moments. It’s a sonic ride with no seatbelts. Come open. Leave converted.

Three Keys to the Night: Summer Jazz Jam with Butler Knowles

🎷 Live Jazz Sets All Night – Butler Knowles leads the groove with some of the area's best players. Sets roll from 7–10PM.

🍸 Cocktail Bar + Lounge Vibes – Come and go as you please. Grab a drink, catch a set, settle into a couch — your night, your way.

🍴 Spring Menu is Here – Fresh dishes, Southern flavors, and late-night bites made for lingering.

Reserve your couch today.

When soul food meets soul craft.

Join us for an pop-up night of grub, beer, and community as Missy Lane’s Assembly Room takes over the kitchen at Proximity Brewing for one night only.

📅 Wednesday, July 23
🕕 6–10PM
📍 Proximity Brewing Company – Durham, NC
🎟 Free to attend • Food available for purchase

🍽 Pop-Up Menu Highlights:

• 🔥 Hot Honey Wings

• 🧀 4-Cheese Mac

• 🥔 Loaded Tots

🍺 Local craft brews pouring all night
🎶 Music, vibes, and great company

✨ A collaboration between two Black-owned, community-rooted businesses.

DESTINATIONS: A Culinary Tour - New Orleans Edition

Join us for DESTINATIONS: A Culinary Tour, a one-of-a-kind dining and music experience where every Wednesday night becomes a passport to another place. Take a trip to the Crescent City without leaving Durham. Destinations: New Orleans brings the flavor, funk, and flair of NOLA to Missy Lane’s for one unforgettable night.

Enjoy a chef-curated menu inspired by iconic New Orleans dishes—think gumbo, red beans and rice, fried okra, fried alligator bites, beignets, and bold Cajun flavors—alongside live New Orleans jazz and DJ set grooves. Specialty cocktails channel Bourbon Street magic with top-shelf spirits and Southern style.
🍽️ NOLA-inspired dinner menu by Chef Ash
🎷 Live music OR DJ Set from 7PM
🍹 Cocktail specials all day
🎟️ No cover. Reservations highly recommended.

Whether you're a foodie, a music lover, or just craving some Southern hospitality, Destinations: New Orleans is your passport to one of America’s most iconic cultural cities—right here at Missy Lane’s.

Every Tuesday night this summer, Missy Lane’s brings back the raw soul of the jook joint with Barrelhouse Blues—a sultry, smoky celebration of bourbon, blues, and back-porch culture.

It’s a summer-long revival where:
🥃 Small-batch bourbons & backbeat cocktails keep the spirits high
🎸 Live blues bands bring the growl, the groove, and the gospel
🔥 Sidewalk cigar lounge returns—just like they used to do, with a little smoke and slow talk under the stars

Inside, it's low lights and deep vibes. Outside, it's cigars, conversation, and the hum of the night.

Every Tuesday. All summer. No tickets—just come correct.
Dress like you got stories to tell. We’ll bring the soundtrack.

Every Sunday | Spring through Summer
An elite ritual of rhythm, refinement, and Southern culture.

The season is here—and on Sundays, we brunch like masters.

Welcome to The Brunch Society at Missy Lane’s—a Sunday tradition where Durham’s tastemakers gather for unmatched vibes and an elevated culinary experience.

💿 Live jazz curated by Al Strong, with soul, R&B, and vinyl classics
☕ Brooklyn Barista coffee to start your day smooth
🍹 Signature cocktails crafted for midday celebration
🍽️ Rotating brunch menu rooted in Southern flavor & seasonal flair
💙 Premium ambiance with stylish seating and a grown, gorgeous crowd

Whether you’re easing into the day or turning up in your Sunday best, The Brunch Society is where brunch becomes a lifestyle.

Sundays 12PM–3PM
🎟 Reserve your seat now at missylanes.com

A Product of Faith: A Jazz/R&B Fusion Experience

📍 Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, Durham, NC
📅 July 19th, 2025
⏰ Doors Open: 6:00
🎟️ Tickets: $10 Advance. $15 at the door.


Presented by .zone & Buddy Minnelli live in Durham, NC at Missy Lane’s Assembly Room. A Product of Faith is more than a live show. It's a soulful convergence of sound, spirit, and story. Join .zone and Buddy Minnelli for an unforgettable night of jazz and R&B fusion, where deep grooves meet raw emotion and improvisation takes center stage. This intimate, high-vibration performance features an elite live band:

🎹 Julian Lambert on keys
🎸 Markei on bass
🥁 Cypress on drums

🎙️ Anu and Queen Assata on background vocals

Together, they’ll bring rich textures and dynamic rhythms to life, pushing the boundaries of genres and delivering moments you’ll feel in your bones.

🛍️ Local Love Market
Get there early and explore a curated marketplace showcasing amazing products from local entrepreneurs from handmade goods and art to fashion and organic beverages, all rooted in the culture and creativity of North Carolina.

A Product of Faith is a celebration of artistry, community, and the belief in something bigger brought to life through rhythm, melody, and movement. Come ready to feel, connect, and be inspired. Get your tickets via the link below today!

Looking for the best brunch in Durham with soul food, cocktails, and live DJ?

The Brunch Set is Missy Lane’s signature Saturday experience — where soul food, music, and community collide under the glow of eight chandeliers.

Eat. Sip. Sing Loud.
Only at Missy Lane’s.

Join us for The Brunch Set — an elevated Saturday brunch party featuring DJs, sing-alongs, comfort food, and classic Black joy.

THEME: GOSPEL GROOVES

Vibe: Soul-stirring, spirit-lifting, deeply rooted
Sing-along energy: You feel it more than you sing it
Artists: Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Cleo Sol, SAULT, Whitney Houston, Sunday Service Choir

🕺🏾 The Sing-Along Set at 1:30PM
A 30-minute party within a party: DJ-led dropouts, mic moments, and lyric cards at every table. You already know the words — now sing ‘em loud with the room.

🍽️ Menu Highlights Include:

• Hot Honey Wings

• Brisket Mac & Cheese

• Cheese Grit Bowls

• Cornbread & French Toast

🍹 Signature Brunch Cocktails:

• Brunch Bottle Board (bubbly + juice flight)

• Soft Life Pour (tableside champagne service)

• Flight of the Hour (sparkling cocktail trio)

🎧 Music by rotating DJs + curated playlists
🎟️ Free entry but recervatiosn for couches are highly encouraged.
📍 Just blocks from DPAC — perfect for pre-show brunch or post-up vibes.

Friday, July 18: 2 show options at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm

Presented in collaboration with Mallarmé & Bright Black Candle
Where chamber music, soul food, and storytelling glow under candlelight.

From Bach to Abbey Road, join Mallarme’s String Quartet in a musical journey from the music of J.S. Bach to songs by the Beatles. By candlelight at Missy Lane’s Assembly Hall in Durham.

Music of J.S. Bach, F.J. Haydn, Antonin Dvorak, Jennifer Higdon, Rhiannon Giddens, Mark O’Connor and the Beatles

Leah Peroutka and Anne Leyland – violin
Suzanne Rousso – viola
Nathan Leyland – cello

Tickets $40 PURCHASE

Optional Prix Fixe dinner and cocktail pairing are available for an additional purchase, available at the venue.

Three Keys to the Night: Summer Jazz Jam with Butler Knowles

🎷 Live Jazz Sets All Night – Butler Knowles leads the groove with some of the area's best players. Sets roll from 7–10PM.

🍸 Cocktail Bar + Lounge Vibes – Come and go as you please. Grab a drink, catch a set, settle into a couch — your night, your way.

🍴 Spring Menu is Here – Fresh dishes, Southern flavors, and late-night bites made for lingering.

Reserve your couch today.

DESTINATIONS: A Culinary Tour - New Orleans Edition

Join us for DESTINATIONS: A Culinary Tour, a one-of-a-kind dining and music experience where every Wednesday night becomes a passport to another place. Take a trip to the Crescent City without leaving Durham. Destinations: New Orleans brings the flavor, funk, and flair of NOLA to Missy Lane’s for one unforgettable night.

Enjoy a chef-curated menu inspired by iconic New Orleans dishes—think gumbo, red beans and rice, fried okra, fried alligator bites, beignets, and bold Cajun flavors—alongside live New Orleans jazz and DJ set grooves. Specialty cocktails channel Bourbon Street magic with top-shelf spirits and Southern style.
🍽️ NOLA-inspired dinner menu by Chef Ash
🎷 Live music OR DJ Set from 7PM
🍹 Cocktail specials all day
🎟️ No cover. Reservations highly recommended.

Whether you're a foodie, a music lover, or just craving some Southern hospitality, Destinations: New Orleans is your passport to one of America’s most iconic cultural cities—right here at Missy Lane’s.