Durham Social Hack Night

Durham Social Hack Night is a social evening for people in tech at Hi-Wire Brewing Durham, starting at 6 p.m. on December 8, 2026. The organisers describe it as a community gathering rather than a networking event. Despite the name, little hacking happens. A laptop is welcome, but most attendees just socialize. To find the group, look for the Hack Night tabletop sign and people wearing name tags. If the weather is nice, the group will probably be outside.

Attendees are asked to follow the "Pac Man Rule": when standing in a circle, leave a gap so someone else can step in. The Code of Conduct comes down to "be nice or leave," with no tolerance for harassment or oppression. Because alcohol is served, guests should drink mindfully and respect other people's choices about whether to drink.

Hi-Wire serves a range of beers, including a few non-alcoholic ones, as well as wine and some liquor. A happy hour special usually covers the first few beers on the menu. If the event falls on a Tuesday, flagship beers are typically $5 pints, with the list posted at the counter. Cugino Forno, in the same complex, has more drink options and sells pizza and salad that some people order during the evening. Two Roosters, across the way, sells ice cream. Most people eat before or after, and either approach is fine. For the local developer community's Discord and Slack details, go to triangledevelopers.com.