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Whether Cupid’s arrow has struck or you’re looking for an event for friends or singles, share the love at these Valentine’s Day happenings in Twin City.
For the whole family
Start the celebrations early with dancing, games, and of course, chocolate at the Kaleideum on Friday, Feb. 7. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members; registration closes tomorrow, Feb. 6 at 12 p.m., Feb. 6.
For your BookTok best friends
Bookmarks is hosting Galentine’s Meet and Mingle on Thursday, Feb. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Attend for activities, refreshments, and conversations around women in literature.
For the single-and-ready-to-mingle crowd
Singles in their 30s + 40s are invited to Valentine’s edition speed dating on Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 — that’s a fair price for meeting your Valentine, right?
Winston Under 40 Social | 5-6:30 p.m. | Broad Branch Distillery | Free | Expand your network, spark new collaborations, and meet other young professionals at this mixer — complimentary appetizers will be served.
Thursday, Feb. 6
“Be a Life Saver” Blood Drive | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Second Harvest Food Bank | Free | Make an impact in someone’s life — each blood donation can help save up to three lives.
Reynolda Gardens Volunteer Orientation | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Reynolda House Auditorium | Free | Get an insider’s look at the Gardens with a special tour + learn how you can contribute to help keep the gardens beautiful.
Belonging in Action: A Journey to Equity | 12-1:30 p.m. | Millenium Center | $35+, RSVP | Hear author, speaker, and diversity leader Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. speak about equity, inclusion, and building a stronger, more united community.
Friday, Feb. 7
Valentine’s Day Mini Photoshoot | 6-7 p.m. | Lizzie’s All Natural Products, LLC | $110 | Surprise your loved one with a mini photoshoot complete with a complimentary glass of champagne and five photographs.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Cowboy Noir Charity Un-Gala | 7-11 p.m. | Wake Forest Biotech Place | $56 | Leave the fancy tie and dress at home for this line-dancing “Un-Gala” with a mechanical bull, luxury experience auction, and more.
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Community
A new food pantry at Reagan High School is seeking donations. The student-run pantry collects and packages meals not only for students in need, but also for their families, for roughly one week at a time. Drop off donations at the school’s front office or gym — no glass containers, please.
Environment
Join the City of Winston-Salem and Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful on Saturday, Feb. 22 for Community Roots Day. Residents will plant 100 trees to help beautify neighborhoods — register online by Monday, Feb. 17.
Award
Young Leader of the Year, Resident of the Year, Project of the Year — these are just some of the Sustainability Awards that Winston-Salem residents could win at the Piedmont Earth Day Fair on April 26. Nominations are open through Monday, Feb. 24.
Theater
Celebrate 40 years of “Fences” and the 2025 season opening for The North Carolina Black Repertory Company with the performers at Hanesbrands Theatre Friday, Feb. 28-Sunday, March 16. Get tickets to the play, which has won both the Pulitzer Prize and Tony awards.
Concert
Hey Alexa, play “Wagon Wheel.”Old Crow Medicine Show is headlining SummerLark 2025 on Saturday, May 10atBailey Park. The annual benefit concert will also feature food trucks, photo booths, and other activities while supporting the Cancer Patient Support Program.
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A great date night look to wear on Valentine’s Day. Shop five options, ordered from most casual to dressiest:
Consider this a bonus: Single Brothers Bar is hosting a speed connections event(think: Like speed dating, but not limited to romantic connections) on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.
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