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April 29, 2024

Outdoor Movie Series

Experience the magic of movie-watching under the stars! There are over 25 screenings for you and your family to enjoy this summer and fall - grab a lawn chair (and a snack) and enjoy the show!

Innovation and Cinema | Bailey Park | Starts at sunset

• April 19 – The NeverEnding Story

• May 17 – Everything Everywhere All At Once

• June 21 – The Super Mario Bros. Movie 

• August 16 – Blade

• September 20 – Barbie

• October 18 – Hocus Pocus

Flashback Fridays | Parking lot at MUSE Winston-Salem | Starts at sunset

• May 10 – A League of Their Own

• June 14 – White Men Can’t Jump

• August 9 – Bend It Like Beckham

• September 13 – Talladega Nights

Big Backyard Movie Nights | Crossnore | Starts at sunset

• June 7 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

• August 23 – Sing

• September 27 – The Incredibles

• October 25 – Hotel Transylvania

☀️ Summer bucket list item - attend a concert at The Fairgrounds Arena. Check out the lineup and purchase tickets!*

• Jeffrey Osborne with Keith Washington | May 24

• Josh Turner with Greylan James | May 25

• Kem with Envision | June 29

• Mark Chesnutt with Presley Barker | July 26

• Jo Dee Messina | August 17

Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, April 30

• Trevor Noah - The award-winning comedian best known for hosting “The Daily Show” is the final speaker in Wake Forest’s Face to Face Speaker Forum at LJVM Coliseum. 7:30 PM

Wednesday, May 1

• Sip & Decorate - Bring your own drink and make Cinco de Mayo-themed cookies at The Canvas Cake Studio. 6:30 PM

• Singles Night - Meet new people and make connections at The Playground Golf & Sports Bar. 7-9:30 PM

• Midday Mindfulness - Unwind with therapy dogs, learn about local mental health resources, and practice meditation at Winston Square Park. 12-2 PM

Thursday, May 2

• Flower Arranging - With Mother’s Day coming up soon, it’s the perfect time to learn the art of making beautiful floral designs at Sophisticated Florals. 6 PM

• Free Yoga - Stretch out in Bailey Park with this class taught by 2B Yoga. Bring your own yoga mat! 6 PM

• Used Book Sale - The Shepherd Center holds its annual sale at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center (formerly known as the Education Building). Sale runs through Saturday.

• Bourbon Tasting - The Robert Hall Secret Supper Society hosts a tasting for society members only. The supper club will try premium spirits crafted by Broad Branch Distillery. 6 PM

• Penny University - Learn the tips and tricks of becoming a successful artist with Vikki (from @thatblondegirlvikki) at D.O.S.E. Artist Collective. 7 PM

Other News

• Summer Camp: Where can your kid learn drone flying, video game design, fashion basics, and more? At Mixxer's Steam Summer Camps! Classes begin on June 10. Enroll your child now and get 10% off registration with Promo Code GOTOWS24.*
  
  

• Impact: Par Les Femmes, a resale store, is hosting a clothing drive from Tuesday, April 30 to Friday, May 3 in support of Annie’s Hope Center. Bring your gently used clothing items (in very good condition) to the store from 10 AM - 6 PM.
  
  

• Housing: The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem celebrated the opening of Brown School Lofts at Legacy Heights last week. The apartment complex consists of 81 mixed-income units and is part of a larger project to create 400 new housing units in the former site of Cleveland Avenue Homes.
  
  

• Ranking: Winston-Salem made Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. this year! This is the second consecutive year that Winston-Salem has made the list. Other North Carolina cities making the list include Asheville and Raleigh.
  
  

• Circus: “IGNITE,” an outdoor performance from Circus EVO takes place May 11 and 12 in Winston Square Park. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.
  
  

• Now Open: Piedmont Plants Nursery just celebrated its grand opening this past weekend! The nursery specializes in plants native to North Carolina and even uses local seed sources when possible.

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Upcoming Events

• Kentucky Derby Party - Join the Trellis Supportive Care Foundation Leadership for food, live music, and a live stream of the Kentucky Derby at The Atrium at Biotech Place on May 4.

• SummerLark - Barenaked Ladies performs at Bailey Park on May 11 for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s annual benefit concert. Listen to music, grab a bite from a food truck, and enjoy a spectacular fireworks finale!

The Wrap

• 🎵 Can’t get enough outdoor entertainment? Check out our summer concert series guide!

• ️⚽️ Winston-Salem’s new semi-professional soccer team, the Salem City Beasts, faces Charlotte Independence in its first game on May 11. Team member Stevie will be at Truist Sports Park cheering on the team!

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