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An Evening from the Queer Songbook | by Taylor Mac & Matt Ray

Date: Fri, Nov 13, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM - 9 PM

Venue: Baldwin Auditorium, Durham

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Category: Music

Following their three-night run of Holiday Sauce in 2025, MacArthur “Genius” Award–winning icon Taylor Mac reunites with Obie Award–winning composer Matt Ray, “the musical nexus of New York’s altcabaret scene” (NY Times) for an intimate evening by one of the great creative partnerships in contemporary American performance. Following their much-heralded durational performance A 24-Decade History of Popular Music (subject of an HBO original documentary), Mac and Ray now join to celebrate the release of an original, illustrated songbook Bark of Millions—a sweeping project exploring queer history, memory, and futures. Electrifying, provocative, and disarming, this duet performance is an open call to community and celebration. In Mac’s own words, “if you’re not invited to the party, throw a better one!” The Bark of Millions book will be published by Black Dog & Leventhal in Fall 2026 and is available for preorder wherever you purchase books. It will be available for purchase in the lobby before and after this performance.

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Music · Durham

An Evening from the Queer Songbook | by Taylor Mac & Matt Ray

“Book a babysitter for this one and grab dinner on nearby Ninth Street first.”

When
Nov 13
Fri, Nov 13, 2026
7:30 PM - 9 PM
Where
Baldwin Auditorium
Durham, NC
Ages
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Price
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An Evening from the Queer Songbook is a live concert featuring performance artist Taylor Mac and composer Matt Ray celebrating the release of their new illustrated songbook, Bark of Millions. The duo brings their acclaimed blend of alt-cabaret, history, and storytelling to Durham for a single-night performance. This show is best suited for adults and older teenagers due to the mature, sophisticated themes of the performance. The event takes place at Baldwin Auditorium on Duke's East Campus, where parking can be tight, so plan to arrive early to find a spot in the nearby campus lots or along Broad Street. Ticket prices are currently unlisted, so check the venue website directly for updates and availability. If you are looking for a thoughtful date night or a cultural outing with your high schooler, this concert offers a chance to see world-class contemporary performers in an intimate, acoustically brilliant setting right here in Durham.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this performance suitable for young children?
This show is best suited for adults and teenagers. The themes, storytelling, and cabaret style are geared toward a mature audience rather than young kids.
Where is the best place to park for Baldwin Auditorium?
You can find parking in the lots on Duke University's East Campus or look for street parking along Markham Avenue and Broad Street, but give yourself an extra twenty minutes to walk to the hall.

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An Evening from the Queer Songbook | by Taylor Mac & Matt Ray runs Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM - 9 PM.

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Baldwin Auditorium is at 1336 Campus Dr, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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