Find plenty of ways to connect with like-minded people in Winston-Salem. | Photo by Vecino Center for Language and Culture
Whether you’ve just moved to Winston-Salem or are still finding your people, here are 10+ ways to make friends:
For those seeking new hobbies
Take a language class and learn new words you can use to broaden your circle. Vecino Center hosts cultural workshops and social activities at various locations in the Twin City.
For adrenaline junkies
Join a run club to keep your heart up and your spirit high — whether you’re a runner, jogger, or prefer the slower pace of life.
For artists
Try an adult class at The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem to improve your on-stage presence through exploratory camps like improv or character performance class.
For the professionals
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.
Paint and Sip | 6-8 p.m. | The Wrong Number Bar | $30+ | Paint on a pre-traced canvas or choose your own design and follow a step-by-step instructions from a local artist who will guide you.
Xtreme Hip Hop Step | 6-7 p.m. | Triangle Fitness | $7 | Get ready to sweat with Coach Kendra during the full-body workout that combines step aerobics and hip hop-inspired dance moves.
Tuesday, March 11
The “Role Model Beyond Beauty” Exhibition | 2-5 p.m. | Delta Arts Center | Free | Portraits by local artist Leo Rucker showcase influential Black women with ties to NC such as civil rights icon Rosa Parks through Saturday, March 29.
Wednesday, March 12
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners | 6:30-8 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall | $65 | Learn the basics of creating unique lettering details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, and home decor for a crafty night out.
Thursday, March 13
Make Your Own Friendship Bracelets | 6-8 p.m. | The Brewer’s Kettle, Kernersville | $17 | Grab your besties and make as many friendship bracelets as you like while enjoying a beverage.
The music icon (and 12-time Grammy-Award winner) will sit down with journalist Segun Oduolowu on Tuesday, April 8, for a one-on-one conversation as part of Wake Forest University’s final Face to Face Forum of the season.
Expect topics ranging from Legend’s music career to his longtime advocacy of ending mass incarceration and advancing community equity.
Kermit’s Hot Dog House owners are selling their business after celebrating 59 years of operation in the Twin City. The price? $1.2 million. Owners say the business is still good, but it’s time for them to retire. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Civic
Don’t sit on the sidelines. Forsyth County Commissioners will hold budget meetings through June to sets the county’s spending and tax rate for the next fiscal year. Share your thoughts with county officials during open sessions — meetings will also be streamed online.
Mansion Monday
Sleek. Modern. Country. Located near Midway, this farmhouse sits on six-acres of land, perfect for those who want access to the bustling city but prefer a more private and quiet setting for their leisure. From golden finishing touches to vaulted ceilings, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath property is available for showings.
Plan Ahead
Got any Memorial Day plans? Experience an evening of soulful melodies and captivating performances as Stokley featuring Chanté Moore + special guest Envision perform on Saturday, May 24. The show will take place at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds indoor arena — tickets start at $43.
Try This
Check this off your Winston-Salem bucket list. Learn the art of making Moravian sugar cake in a wood-fired oven on Friday, March 21 at the Single Brother’s Workshop Kitchen in Old Salem. Immerse yourself in the craft traditions of 1700s and 1800s Salem during the workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $50 — space is limited.
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