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January 27, 2025

💞 Love Is in the Air

Valentine’s Day is only a couple of weeks away! Whether you’re celebrating with your significant other, your family, or your gal pals, we’ve got you covered with upcoming Valentine’s Day (and Galentine’s Day) events in Winston-Salem.

Entertainment & Activities

• Sip & Decorate | February 12 | Compete with other couples in a cake decorating competition at The Canvas Cake

• Midnight Bowling | February 14 + 15 | Enjoy unlimited bowling, a heart-shaped pizza, and Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktails at ROAR

• Latin Dance Night | February 15 | Dance to the salsa, bachata, and other Latin styles at Reynolds Place Theatre, featuring live music from West End Mambo

• Stop Light Party | February 14 & 15 | Wear a colored wristband to indicate your relationship status at Miller’s on Trade

Family Friendly

• Valentine’s Dance & Dessert | February 7 | Bring the family to Kaleideum for a night of dancing in the Digital Dome, plus Valentine’s Day games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt

• Hearts & Paws | February 14 | Celebrate Clifford the Big Red Dog's birthday at Bookmarks with special activities and the chance to meet Clifford in person!

• St. Valentine’s Celebration | February 15 | Tour Körner’s Folly, create a Valentine, and arrange a mini bouquet

Galentine’s Day Events

• Ladies Night | February 7 | Enjoy a complimentary taco bar, a fashion show, door prizes, and more at Breathe Cocktail Lounge

• Girls’ Night Out | February 11 | Join Forsyth Woman Magazine at Robert Hall for a fun evening with your gal pals

• Meet & Mingle | February 13 | Celebrate the power of female voices in literature and take part in engaging activities at Bookmarks

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, January 28

• Trivia Night - Do you love The Lord of the Rings? Test your knowledge at Radar Brewing! Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite character from Middle Earth—you might just win a prize. 7 PM

Wednesday, January 29 (Lunar New Year)

• Lunar New Year Tasting - Easytalk hosts Southern Wok for a four-course cocktail and dim sum tasting menu. Seatings every 15 minutes from 5-9 PM.

• Sip & Sweets - The Humble Bee partners with Joyner's Bar to present four delicious cream puff and cocktail pairings! 6-9 PM

Thursday, January 30

• NASCAR Tour - Explore The Nash Museum & Event Center, which features seven generations of NASCAR race cars, vintage vehicles, and NASCAR memorabilia. Also available on Friday.*

• Comedy Night - Ty McLaurin headlines Clemmons Social Bar’s first monthly comedy show! 7 PM

• Evening in the Atrium - Enjoy a pop-up bar and small bites while listening to local artists Tiffany Thompson and Michael Anderson perform at 500 W 5th. 5-7 PM

• Artist Showcase - View the artwork of seven artists from The CMPND’s 2024 Artistic Elements cohort at the Milton Rhodes Center. 6-8 PM

• DIY Class - Join Sophisticated Florals to make an airplant & crystal terrarium. 6 PM

Friday, January 31

• Musical - 40+ Stage Company presents “Sweeney Todd,” the Tony Award-winning musical, at the Generations Center. Show runs through Sunday.

• Vinyl Lounge - Love analogy sound? Visit NCMA Winston-Salem for an extended edition of Vinyl Lounge, where you can bring your own records to play and enjoy a shared listening experience. 5-10 PM

• Galentine’s Day - Shop, sip, and snack at Lovewell Boutique! Features giveaways and a jewelry trunk show. 10 AM - 5 PM

• Taste of NC - Taste drinks from 20 vineyards and wineries at the Benton Convention Center. 6-8 PM

• Stage Play - Watch Spirit Gum Theatre’s performance of “The Unfortunates,” a ghost story set in 19th-century London. Show runs through February 9.

🗞 Other News

• 🐶 Save the Date: The Annual Woofston-Salem Fashion Show is Saturday, February 8, at the Winston Junction Market. The event will feature a dog fashion show, a virtual silent auction, and a vendor market. Proceeds from the event will benefit shelter pets and spay/neuter initiatives.
  
  

• 🍲 Non-Profit: It’s time for the Samaritan Ministries Souper Bowl! You can provide “soup for souls” by donating, volunteering, hosting a food drive, and/or spreading awareness. Let’s tackle hunger in our community!
  
  

• ✏️ Education: Anderson Academy, Crossnore’s Community Charter School, will open this August for students grades K-4. Enrollment will be based on a lottery system. Crossnore began renovations to convert the Edwards Building in February 2024.
  
  

• 🍠 Closing: The award-winning restaurant Sweet Potatoes will close on Saturday, February 1, after 22 years of serving up Southern food in the Arts District. Co-owners Stephanie and Vivián said the lingering effects of the pandemic led to the decision.
  
  

• 🌳 Recreation: Forsyth County announced the grand opening of J. Dudley Watts Jr. Belews Lake Park, a 216-acre park with nearly 2 miles of lake frontage. Phase 1 highlights include over 1.5 miles of trails and a fishing dock. Construction on the park began in March 2023—you can see the full project timeline here.
  
  

• 🎨 Arts: The Academy Awards nominations included two UNCSA alumni! Paul Tazewell was nominated for Best Costume Design for his work as the costume designer of “Wicked.” Richard Redlefsen was a prosthetic makeup artist for “A Different Man,” which was nominated for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. The Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 2.

  
  

• 🏆 Ranking: Winston-Salem ranked No. 17 on Rent Cafe’s list of cities for renters to watch in 2025. Our city jumped up 52 spots from last year due to a 30% drop in available listings. This statistic is reflected in Forbes’ ranking of Winston-Salem as No. 10 on its list of best cities for renters.

A MESSAGE FROM THE YMCA OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA

The YMCA Is the Gym For You

It’s not too late to start your 2025 fitness journey at the YMCA! Why should you join? Keep reading ⬇️

• The Equipment: Achieve your fitness goals with top-notch equipment! The Winston-Salem YMCA locations offer brand-new cardio machines, strength equipment, and more.
  
  

• Unlimited Access: With your membership, you can access all 14 YMCA of Northwest NC locations and their various amenities. Whether you're shooting hoops at Jerry Long or enjoying indoor swimming at William G. White, you have the freedom to follow your fitness passions.
  
  

• Bootcamps & Classes: Love group fitness? The YMCA has something for everyone, from strength training and yoga classes to boxing bootcamps and balance programs.
  
  

• Childcare Options: Need someone to watch the kids while you work out? With a household membership, you can drop off your children (ages 6 weeks to 11 years) at the Kids Zone!

Why wait? Join the YMCA by January 31st to enjoy their $0 join fee.*

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Upcoming Events

• Watch Parties - Watch the Bowman Gray Clash on February 1 and 2 at The Nash Museum and Event Center, surrounded by seven generations of NASCAR race cars and memorabilia.

• Kaleideum After Dark - Make your own slime, sing karaoke in the Digital Dome, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event on February 8.

• Magical Milestone Day - Celebrate Kaleideum’s first anniversary at 120 West 3rd Street with a magic show, birthday cake, a scavenger hunt, and more on February 15.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🐪 Missed Wednesday’s newsletter? We shared that Camel City Goods will be closing this Saturday, February 1. Stop by before they close for 50% off all their merchandise.

• 🍜 Team member Christy tried That Place in West End’s new ramen menu!

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