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June 23, 2025

👀 What’s New?

More than 10 new businesses have opened in Winston-Salem over the past few months, with several more set to open in the near future! Which are you most excited about?

Newly Open

• Mike’s Vegan Grill | 207 W 3rd St | Serves plant-based burgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, and milkshakes
  
  

• Taaza Bistro | 3463 Gentry Lane, Clemmons | Savor flavorful dishes from North and South India
  
  

• Sushi Sho | 2213 Cloverdale Ave | Enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi, hibachi, Japanese cuisine, and boba tea

Upcoming Openings

• Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery | 1312 S Hawthorne Rd | Opening July 2025 | The second location will feature three DIY dog washes, pet food, freshly baked treats, and a retail section with 40+ vendors
  
  

• Okay Coffee | 505 N Cherry St | Opening mid-August 2025 | Okay Coffee will feature a limited menu of hot and cold nitro coffee drinks in a whimsical environment
  
  

• Low Five Analog Archive | 535 N Trade St | Opening mid-August 2025 | Low Five will have an in-house film lab along with a curated selection of cameras, film, vinyl records, new and used books, and VHS tapes

🏠 Whether it's a single-space renovation or a major home transformation, ICON is here to turn your vision into reality!

• Small scope project: Turning an outdated primary bath into a more functional and beautiful space within the existing layout.

• Medium scope project: Updating the entire main floor, which included reimagining the kitchen layout & design and renovating the dining & living areas.

• Large scope project: Custom-building a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home on Lake Norman that features 1,200 sq. ft. of patio and porch space.

Start your next home project this summer!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, June 24

• Paint & Blooms - Create a painting and arrange a flower bouquet at Meadow Lane Flower Farm! 10:30 AM

Wednesday, June 25

• Free Coworking - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour. 9 AM - 5 PM*

• Mahjong 101 - Learn the basics of mahjong from Bridgette of Mahjong Mingle at Maddie Cakes. 6 PM

• Bourbon Tasting - Enjoy a handpicked selection of bourbons at Manolo’s Boutique Wines & Bistro. Repeats every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 6-8 PM

• Sip & Paint - Unleash your inner artist in this instructor-led paint night at Harmon House. 6:30 PM

• Terrarium Workshop - Design and build your very own succulent terrarium at Byrdhouse Books! 6 PM

• Block Party - Connect with the community at The Dwelling’s weekly block parties! Occurs weekly through the end of July. 5 PM

Thursday, June 26

• 1Love Festival - Celebrate African Diasporic culture with a re-storying workshop at the S.G. Atkins Enterprise Center and live music at The Ramkat on June 28.

• Art Reception - Check out Sawtooth’s (Re)Useful Art Exhibition, featuring art made of repurposed materials! Exhibit on display through August 2. 5-7 PM

• Cocktails & Creations - Make a personalized monogrammed door hanger at WinMock at Kinderton! 6:30 PM

Friday, June 27

• Rock Out The Quarry - Celebrate summer with live music, 20+ food trucks, and a drone show finale at The Quarry at Grant Park! 7-10 PM

• Poetry Slam - Share your original poetry or simply enjoy the performances at The Bookhouse. Cash prizes for winners. 7 PM

• Salsa Dance - Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at the Coal Pit for a beginner dance class, followed by a night of social dancing. 7-11 PM

• House Hangs - Grab your friends and head to NCMA Winston-Salem for a live DJ, soul food, and NA drinks! 5-8 PM

• Comedy & Brewpub Tour - Climb aboard the “Jolly Trolley” for a trip around town, featuring an onboard comedy show from Tyrone Davis and a tasting at a local brewpub. 7 PM

• Outdoor Play - Watch the Piedmont Shakespeare Company perform “Hamlet” at May Dell at Salem Academy & College! Second performance on Saturday.

• Bookbinding Workshop - Create small journals, ledgers, or pocket sketchbooks at the Single Brothers’ Workshop. 6:30 PM

• Preview Book Sale - Get early access to Bookmarks’ annual Secondhand Story used book sale at East of Texas! 6 PM

• Drive-In Movie - Watch “Wicked” at Davie County Community Park! Movie starts at dusk.

• Dueling Pianos - Get ready for an all-request, sing-along piano performance at West Bend Bar! 7-10 PM

• Teen Night - Play board games, make crafts, or relax with a good book at Bookmarks. 6-9 PM

🗞 Other News

• ⏭ Plan Ahead: Think estate planning is just about money? Think again. It’s not only about who inherits your assets — it’s also about who steps in to care for your children, your pets, and even your personal wishes if life takes an unexpected turn. Here are the "Top 5 Estate Planning Questions Answered" from Bell, Davis, & Pitt P.A.*
  
  

• 🎉 Now Open: The Gaslight on Main is Kernersville’s newest fine dining experience! Located at 126 S Main Street, the restaurant features New American cuisine such as pork belly arepas, tomahawk pork chops, and mushroom crepes.
  
  

• ✏️ Education: WS/FCS released new boundary maps based on feedback from the community. The new maps reduce feeder pattern splits, adjust boundaries to match school capacities, and decrease travel distance. Share your feedback!
  
  

• 👕 Reopening: House of Rodran, the custom T-shirt shop at 1306 S Hawthorne Road, has reopened its storefront! After shifting to online-only sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, the shop is once again welcoming customers in person and now offers gift shop items alongside its custom tees.
  
  

• 🍻 Event: Pints for a Purpose takes place this Thursday, June 26, at the Coal Pit! This family-friendly event supports Senior Services and features face painting, cornhole, and more.
  
  

• 🍕 Closing: The Pizza Place at Parkway Plaza will close on Thursday, July 3, due to rent increases. The Pizza Place is the latest in this year’s string of business closures and the second restaurant to close in Parkway Plaza—Mike’s Deli closed in March.
  
  

• 🤔 History: Ever wondered why the Buena Vista neighborhood is pronounced “BYOO-nuh” Vista? WFDD’s Amy Diaz tracked down the origins of this odd pronunciation. (WFDD)

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Upcoming Events

• Dash Baseball - Watch Winston-Salem’s largest Fourth of July fireworks show at Truist Stadium on July 3 & 4! Come for the game on July 3, followed by the Bolt, White & Blue Stadium Party on July 4.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🥵 With highs in the 90s through Thursday, you’ll definitely want to check out these spots to cool off.

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