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June 30, 2025

🍫 Dubai Chocolate

Dubai chocolate went viral on TikTok in late 2023, and now it’s popping up everywhere, from luxe bars to loaded strawberry cups. Here’s where you can get this tasty trend in Winston-Salem!

• J&J Food Mart | 2022 S Broad St | Dubai chocolate bar & Dubai chocolate strawberry cup
  
  

• Oh My Cookies | Food truck | Dubai chocolate bar
  
  

• Small Batch | 241 W 5th St | Dubai chocolate shake
  
  

• Legends Ice Cream | 2021 Griffith Rd | Dubai chocolate strawberry cup
  
  

• Dough by Chlo | Popup bakery | Dubai chocolate croissant
  
  

• Be Kind Coffee | 3560 Clemmons Rd | Millionaire matcha (Dubai chocolate, drink style)
  
  

• Mast General Store | 516 Trade St NW | Dubai chocolate bar
  
  

• TJ’s Deli | 5017 Country Club Rd | Dubai chocolate ice cream & ice cream bar
  
  

• Boba & Bean Bar | Hanes Mall | Dubai chocolate strawberry cup
  
  

• Ava’s Cupcakes | 1483 River Ridge Dr, Clemmons | Dubai chocolate cupcake

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• Bring in your gold, diamonds, or watches

• Get a fast, professional offer

• Accept the offer and receive a check on the spot

Stop by the store or fill out this form—someone from their team will follow up quickly!*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, July 1

• Dash Baseball - Watch the Dash take on the Hub City Spartanburgers at Truist Stadium! Games through Thursday.

• Mom Meetup - Gather with other moms at West Salem Public House—come solo or with the kids. 9:30 AM - 12 PM

• Paint & Sip - Embrace your inner artist at STEM Beverage & Supply with an easy-to-follow tutorial! 6 PM

• Contra Dance - Dance to live music at Knollwood Baptist Church with Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers! Don’t know how to contra dance? No problem—the night starts off with an intro lesson. 7-10:15 PM

Wednesday, July 2

• All the Puzzles - Swap puzzles and compete in a group puzzling competition at Bookmarks! 11:30 AM

Thursday, July 3

• Baseball Game - Cheer on the Dash at Truist Stadium and watch a special Fourth of July fireworks show! 6:30 PM*

• Line Dancing - Join Jackie Phillips at Earl’s for a dance lesson followed by open dancing. 7:30 PM

• Speed Dating - Meet and mingle with new people at Breathe Cocktail Lounge! 6:30 PM

• Van Gogh Experience - Immerse yourself in Van Gogh's masterpieces with a 360-degree digital art exhibition at 1612 S Stratford Rd! The exhibit is on display through September 29.

Friday, July 4 (Independence Day)

• Bolt, White & Blue Stadium Party - Celebrate the Fourth of July at Truist Stadium, featuring live music, face painting, and the city’s largest fireworks show! 6 PM*

• Wise Man Weekend - Celebrate the Fourth of July with live music and food trucks at Wise Man Brewing! Runs through Sunday.

• Old Salem - Visit the historic district for a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a fire bucket brigade, and live music performances. Events held at various times.

• Kernersville 5K & Parade - Race in the annual Fourth of July 5K and watch Kernersville’s parade! Race at 8 AM, parade at 9 AM.

• Potluck Picnic - Bring a dish and join the community at Miller Park for live music and games. 12 PM

• Salem Band Concert - Listen to “Stars & Stripes Forever,” the “1812 Overture,” and more patriotic-themed music at Salem Square. 7:30 PM

• Burgers for Dogs - Enjoy a Fourth of July cookout fundraiser at Fiddlin’ Fish! Donations support Forsyth Humane Society. 1-5 PM

• Red, White & Bike - Take your kids to Kaleideum to decorate their bikes for an Independence Day parade at noon in Liberty Plaza! 10 AM - 12 PM

• Booyah! Live - Listen to the best party anthems of the ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s at Old Nick Williams Distillery! 1 PM

• Hot Dog Contest - Compete in Earl’s third annual hot dog eating contest! Can you beat last year’s record of 12 hot dogs? 4 PM

🗞 Other News

• 💪 Fitness: Take time for YOU! Focus on your fitness while the YMCA takes care of the kids. Drop them off at Kids Zone Jr. (ages 6 weeks–5 years) or Kids Zone (ages 5–11) and hit the gym, stress-free. Become a member today, because your health matters too!*
  
  

• 📚 Announcement: Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, is coming to Winston-Salem! Riordan and bestselling author Mark Oshiro will be the closing keynote speakers at the Bookmarks’ 20th Annual Festival of Books and Authors, taking place September 25-28.
  
  

• 🚧 Update: The Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path (MUP) just hit a major milestone—a pedestrian bridge now connects W Fourth Street to Liberty Street! Director of Transportation Jeffrey Fansler said the trail will be open to the public at the end of August, to be celebrated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Check out more project details.
  
  

• ✏️ Coming Soon: Legacy Traditional Schools is coming to Clemmons! Construction on the tuition-free K–8 public charter school is set to begin this August, with doors scheduled to open for the 2026–27 academic year. Enrollment applications open in October.
  
  

• 🍺 Brew News: Radar Brewing Company will have a new owner effective Tuesday, July 1. Matt Armbruster, an entrepreneur from King, will take over from co-owners Aaron Wall and Erick Peck, who started Radar Brewing in 2020.
  
  

• ☕️ Save the Date: Okay Coffee’s grand opening will be Sunday, August 17! The event will feature DJ P.S. Edekot and food from Native Root and Keating Provisions. Located at 505 N Cherry Street, Okay Coffee will feature a limited menu of hot and cold nitro coffee drinks.
  
  

• 🎷 Arts: Jazz legend Branford Marsalis has been named Wake Forest University’s 2025 Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence! The three-time Grammy winner and Tony nominee will visit Wake Forest during his residency to engage with students, faculty, staff, and the greater community.

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Upcoming Events

• Free Coworking - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking on July 23! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🌭 In the mood for a gourmet hot dog? Check out team member Bre’s visit to Dash-City Dogs!

• 🎭 Take a job site walkthrough of the UNCSA Stevens Center to see how the project is coming along!

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