Event Details
Velvet & Vinyl – A Night of Great Food, Good Spirits, and Even Better Company
Date & Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 7PM–12AM EST
Location: The Cookery, 1101 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
- We have a room block discount at the Unscripted Durham Hotel, but rooms are limited and early registration is recommended. The booking deadline is November 12, 2026.
- The hotel is waiving the $14.99 nightly destination fee.
- The hotel is connected to a public parking garage. The nightly parking rate is discounted 20% for our group onsite parking, making the total nightly parking rate $20. This will be billed through the hotel and includes unlimited in/out.
- The hotel is discounting the shoulder days (Friday 12/11 and Sunday 12/13) in case you want to make it a weekend getaway / staycation! The same discount rates apply.
- Rooftop igloos will be open. These will sell out quickly so reserve early.
- The hotel is pet friendly.
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Date & Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 7PM–12AM EST
Location: The Cookery, 1101 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Indeed! From 7PM–12AM, the entire venue is reserved exclusively.
Cocktail * Vintage Inspired * Come as you are.
Expect heavy appetizers, delectable desserts, and a late-night Grab-N-Go to keep the magic flowing.
Enjoy an open bar from 7PM–12AM offering cocktails, wine, and beer—plus teas, sodas, and water throughout the night.
No tipping needed for bar staff during the open bar.
Savor our signature cocktail and signature mocktail, crafted especially for the evening.
For guests staying at the reserved hotel, an uber is only a 5 minute drive and for those parking at the event venue, complimentary valet parking will be available.
Absolutely—photographer Kevin Kleitches will be roaming the venue. Wave him over for a portrait or allow him to catch your candid charm.
Yes—complimentary coat check will be available.
Keep yours handy in case venue staff requests it.
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