The Burrow / La Madriguera

How do I book the space?

Fill out our booking form at durhamburrow.xyz/book

What kinds of events do you host in the space?

We prioritize events that best align with our values and mission. To get an idea of the variety of events we host, check out past events on our web calendar durhamburrow.xyz/calendar or on our Instagram @durhamburrow.

How much does it cost to book the space?

We operate on a $0/sliding scale basis. Donations are essential for us covering our overhead costs such as rent and utilities. For individuals and groups with access to money for space booking, please refer to the below suggested donations.

• Community groups, collectives, individuals, etc: $0 – $50 (recommended)
• Small nonprofit organizations: $50 – $100 (recommended)
• Large nonprofit organizations: $100 – $300 (recommended)

How do I see what dates are available?

You can view our calendar at durhamburrow.xyz/calendar

Note that there may be some events that have been confirmed but not added to the calendar yet.

What times of day is the space available for booking?

7 days a week, 6am – 12am

Please note that because we share our space with Revenant Combat Club who holds mixed martial arts classes upstairs. Students will be entering and exiting the building 20 minutes before the start of class and 20 minutes after. Some noise disruption will occur when classes are in session.

Revenant’s class schedule can be found here: https://revenantcombatclub.com/schedule/ 

How do you determine if my event is accepted?

We review all event requests as a team and determine collectively if events are a good fit for our space. We take into consideration factors such as alignment with our mission/values, personal experience, other event requests, and staffing availability.

While submitting events early does not guarantee acceptance, events that have been booked ahead of time may take priority.

Do I need to know someone at the Burrow to host an event there?

While you do not need to know anyone involved with the Burrow to host an event here, we strongly recommend dropping by our space or reaching out to get connected with someone. We operate by building trust and familiarity with each other.

How do events align with your mission and values?

You can find our mission and values written out at https://durhamburrow.xyz/about/

Additionally, here are some examples of how events can stay aligned with our values:

• Mission: We book events that are autonomous, anti-hierarchical, and self-organizing towards our collective liberation.

• Autonomy: We do not host events that are disempowering to individuals and run contrary to our commitment to autonomy and horizontalism. This includes any political party-affiliated organizations, events or recruiting. Whether Democrats, Republicans, DSA or PSL, it is our belief that such representative structures take power away from grassroots initiatives and redirect power back toward authority. This is detrimental and counter-productive to our goal of uplifting each other through direct participation and engagement.

• Mutual Aid: Collectives and individuals who have the means to pay our suggested rate are expected to pay. Benefits where money is being raised should be explicit about where the funds are going. We prioritize events that are raising money for collectives over those raising money for individuals. Ideally, mutual aid is a reciprocal process of empowering entire communities. We think of it as a question of meeting individual needs vs building collective infrastructure for resistance and liberation. For instance, an example of the former might be raising funds to pay an individuals rent, while an example of effective mutual aid might be raising money for a strike or bail fund. Mutual aid carries a reasonable expectation that support received will be reciprocated to benefit the broader community and help support a larger project of liberation.

• Accessibility: We do not host events that are for-profit or have a required fee for entry. Public events that are ticketed should have a no-questions-asked N.O.T.A.F.L.O.F. (No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds)

• Abolition: In accordance with our belief in a world free of cops and prisons, we believe that abolition requires developing the skills to resolve conflicts and navigate accountability without these oppressive structures. This means that we do not call the cops or allow the cops in the space.

• Accountability: We expect individuals booking our space to communicate through Signal or email in a timely manner and follow through with the event that was agreed upon. We understand if cancellations need to occur, but ask for as much advance notice as possible. In the case of multiple last minute cancellations, no-shows, or drops in communication, we may reject future booking requests. We expect all individuals using our space to be responsible to each other and our community, stay in alignment with our values, and be open to dialogue and feedback.

How long till I hear back about my event?

We review all new events Monday evenings. You should expect to hear back within a week from us.

How far out can I book my event?

3 months

Can I book a recurring event?

We book recurring events out 3 months at a time. If any issues arise after the first event, we may cancel the remaining events.

Are there any other requirements for booking an event?

The event that you submit should be the event that happens. If you wish to alter an event after it has been approved, please contact us to update us on any changes. Any changes to the event that no longer align with our space-use agreement or mission and values will be not be accepted.