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• Spanish for Early Intermediate Learners | Wednesday, May 1 | 5:30 p.m. | Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St., Walkertown | Free | Learn and improve your Spanish with guidance from experienced instructor Susan Moretz.

• Singles Night | Thursday, May 2 | 5-9 p.m. | Pink Moon Cafe, 848 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | $22 | Spark a connection, whether you’re looking for love or just some new friends.

• May Day Moonlit Outdoor Market | Friday, May 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Brouwerij DuBois, 5603 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Shop from an array of local makers, farmers, crafters, and merchants + enjoy food from Uptown Pizza.
• Parents Night Out | Friday, May 3 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Polo Park Community Center, 1850 Polo Rd., Winston-Salem | $10 | Need a night away from the kids? Drop them off for music, games, dinner, and craft activities.

• Kentucky Derby Watch Party | Saturday, May 4 | 3-8 p.m. | Dram & Draught, 486 N. Patterson St., Ste. 120, Winston-Salem | Free entry | Watch the 150th Kentucky Derby while sipping on mint juleps — participate in a best hat and dressed competition, raffles, and more.

• Vintage Show | Sunday, May 5 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing, 826 Angelo Brothers Ave., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Shop from more than 20 vendors at Winston’s premier vintage clothing market.

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• Have you heard the buzz? Hive, the women’s clothing boutique located in Thruway Shopping Center, will relocate to 131 Oakwood Dr., between Bagel Station and Woshbox, on August 1.

• A new burrito restaurant will open in Cloverdale Plaza. Barberitos plans to move where Cloverdale Kitchen used to be. The restaurant will serve fare like burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas — it’s expected to open late summer. (Winston-Salem Journal)

• Cheer on the Lady Warcats as they face the Atlanta Lady Avengers at Parkland High School (1600 Brewer Rd.) on Sunday, May 5. The women’s semi-pro basketball teams will take the court at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $10 at the door.

• The School of Filmmaking at UNC School of the Arts made the list of top film school programs in the nation. The industry publication Variety cited the school’s Story Art Studio launch as a main driver for the ranking.

• Granville Park’s tennis courts and playgrounds are back open. Walking trails and shelters are still closed for construction — expect new, wider walking pathways, bridges, and security enhancements once upgrades are complete.

• Experience music at a new altitude. Groove Lab Open Air will host live music under the sky on Friday, May 24 at ROAR (633 N. Liberty St.). TAY LIVELY, Bad Newz Briggz, and Yespeez will perform on the rooftop from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.— tickets cost $13 before May 24.

• Dog-eared Coffee Co. is spreading sprinkles of joy today, May 1. The coffee shop is giving away free coffee every 10th order during its random act of kindness day. Maybe you can take this as your opportunity to share a little extra joy around you today.

• We love the ease of this grilled salmon with avocado bruschetta recipe almost as much as the health factor. The flavors of tomatoes and basil on top reminds us of summer (yes, we’re already thinking about the next season). Bonus: It’s ready in 40 minutes — including prep time.*