For those seeking new hobbies

• Meet new friends and share stories at Pink Moon Connections which takes place at Pink Moon Cafe every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets cost $6.
• Join other dancers on the floor during Latin dancing nights every second Saturday at Art for Art’s Sake from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Soncaribe Latin Dance instructor Luis De La Cruz will teach step-by-step moves tailored for beginners and seasoned dancers.
• Take a language class and learn new words you can use on your next international trip. Vecino Center hosts cultural workshops and social activities at various locations in the Twin City.

For the professionals

• Apply to join Winston Under 40 and network with other young professionals across all industries in the Twin City and Forsyth County.
• Show up to get support from HUSTLE Winston-Salem, which provides resources for women, people of color, and those in marginalized business districts through their monthly + biweekly programs.
• Meet other entrepreneurs, freelancers, and investors during Flywheeel Community Day every fourth Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hear from different presenters during the free lunch hour — registration required.

For adrenaline junkies

• You can’t miss one of the most popular sports of the decade. Whether you’ve been thinking about trying pickleball or are a seasoned pro, the Winston-Salem Pickleball Club Facebook group offers multiple opportunities to get together with other players.

• Zumba Class | Monday, April 29 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Park Dr., Lewisville | $7 | Start your week on the right foot. Join Instructor Taylor Lazeau for this Latin-inspired dance workout open to all levels.

• Video Production Using Your Phone | Tuesday, April 30 | 6:30-8 p.m. | MIXXER Community Space, 1375 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Winston-Salem | $100-$110 | Learn how to tell an engaging story through creative shots and best practices for using audio for your next video.

• Midday Mindfulness | Wednesday, May 1 | 12-2 p.m. | Winston Square Park, 310 N. Marshall St., Winston-Salem | Free | Need a midweek breather? Drop in and take a moment to unwind and recharge with therapy dogs, meditation, and more.

• 37th Annual Shepherd’s Center Used Book Sale | Thursday, May 2 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Events Center, 421 W. 27th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Shop from thousands of used books and other items on hand — proceeds will benefit older adult programs in the community.

• Music in Merschel Park | Friday, May 3 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Merschel Park, 122 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Grab your lunch and listen to a CMPND artist perform at the park.

• Knollwood Street will close for water system improvements today, April 29. Plan for a detour if you’re traveling between Westover Drive and Rosewood Avenue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• The UNC School of the Arts named alumnus John Langs as the next dean of the School of Drama. He will replace Dean Scott Zigler, who will retire at the end of the academic year. Langs will start Monday, July 1.

• 8,500+. That’s how many people gathered at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds to celebrate the Piedmont Earth Day Fair. Attendees got to learn about the benefits of electric vehicles, solar panels, and more ways to save the environment.

• The new Piedmont Plants nursery is open at 614 Bethania Rd. in Rural Hall (~20 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem). Choose from 25+ locally native plants that will thrive in your yard or garden.

• Watch a free circus in Winston Square Park on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. Register to see “Ignite” — a combination of world-class acrobatics, live music, and colorful dances that celebrates the City of Arts and Innovation.

• Mark your calendars, Winston-Salem: Reynolda’s Community Day is happening on Saturday, May 4 (yes, that’s this weekend). Visitors will enjoy free museum admission, musical performances, and hands-on art activities inspired by the spring exhibition “Seen & Unseen: Photographs by Imogen Cunningham.” Learn more.*