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For the ones who want a night out on the town

• See an indie film or documentary at a/perture cinema and stop in Camino Bakery across the street for dessert. Bonus: you can bring your vegan date here, too.
• Head to the CoalPit for live music (check dates before you go), plus a beer from Incendiary and a slice of pizza from Cugino Forno.
• Take in a show at Reynolds Auditorium. We recommend stopping in for a bite at Old Fourth Street Filling Station (~5 minute drive from the theater) before or after the show.

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• Take your date to easytalk by Ginger Fox Beverage (next to East of Texas + Lesser Known Beer Co.) for a unique cocktail experience — talk to the bartender for a minute, and they’ll serve up a cocktail catered to your tastes.
• Make a meal together with a cooking class by Southern Home & Kitchen. The organization offers a variety of classes based on your preferences, from Italian dishes to the perfect flank steak.
• Get all dressed up for dinner at one of Winston-Salem’s fancier dining options. We love Spring House Restaurant, Ryan’s Restaurant, Jeffrey Adams, and Mozelle’s.

• Forsyth Gem & Mineral Show @ Education Building | Friday, Sept. 8-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 W. 27th St., Winston-Salem | $3 | Shop over 35 exhibits for jewelry, mineral samples, tools, fossils, and gemstones.

• Miles for Migraine Winston-Salem | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 8:30-11 a.m. | Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Connect with speakers and other migraine patients while raising money for the Comprehensive Headache Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
• Smartphone Photography Classes with Elizabeth Larson Photography | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Reynolda Greenhouse, 100 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem | $53.50-$64 | Learn how to take better photographs using your smartphone.

• United Way: Bridging 52 | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 3-6 p.m. | Fourth Street Bridge, 450 Metropolitan Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | Enjoy live music from local artists + experience a community art project designed to connect and celebrate the communities on both sides of Hwy. 52.
• Soft Pastel Workshop w/ Laurie Basham | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 1-4 p.m. | Liberty Plaza Public Parking, 235 Town Run Ln. NW, Winston-Salem | $40-$60 | Learn how to create pastel works without using a photo —contact Susan to secure your spot.

• Winston Salem Career Fair | Monday, Sept. 11 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Interview and network with dozens of employers over three hours.

• Taylor Swift | The ERAS Tour | Friday, Oct. 13-Thursday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | a/perture cinema, 311 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | $13.13-$19.89 | Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour. Taylor Swift Eras attire + friendship bracelets are encouraged.*

• ProKidney will expand its headquarters, generating a $21 million capital investment + creating 50 new jobs by 2027. The biotech company founded in Winston-Salem is focused on treating chronic kidney disease.

• FIESTA is in full swing tomorrow! The Triad’s largest one-day Hispanic street festival will take place at the Truist Stadium from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. There will be music, food and live entertainment. Pro tip: shuttle rides will be available downtown all day - just look for the stop signs.

• The 2023 Picture Card Series exhibition is now open at Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts on North Spruce Street. The project showcases the digital presentation of work from NC visual artists. You can visit the installation through Saturday, Oct. 28.

• It’s getting electric! Recording artist and performer Brianna Tam will perform at Dram and Draught on Friday, Sept 22. Tam was recently selected as a Top Shelf performer for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest and previously delivered a TEDx Talk in NC. Entry is free.

• Duke Energy is planning to replace 25,000 streetlights with high-efficiency LED bulbs to save on utility bills + slash demand on the electric grid. Company representatives are expected to outline details in the finance committee meeting on Monday, Sept. 12. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• September is preparedness month in NC. Emergency Management officials are encouraging residents and businesses to be prepared for any disaster. Pro tip: Update your emergency kits + set emergency alerts on your mobile device.

• A 12-ft-tall bronze and granite statue of legendary former WSSU football coach Bill Hayes is scheduled to be unveiled before this football season is over. A location for the statue is still being decided. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• “Whodunit” rumors have circulated for nearly a century about the death of Zachary Smith Reynolds. Reynolda House’s exhibition “Smith & Libby: Two Rings, Seven Months, One Bullet” opens tomorrow, and will offer visitors the opportunity to examine the evidence and make their own decisions about what happened that night. Grab tickets.*

• This leading credit card touts 0% intro APR on balance transfers for guess how many months… with no annual fee. (Hint: The 0% intro APR period lasts until 2025.) Details revealed here.*

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