Try the frozen St. Patrick’s-themed specials at East of Texas through the end of March. | Photo via @eastoftexaswsnc
Winston-Salem is going green this weekend as the city observes St. Patrick’s Day.
While the actual holiday isn’t until Monday, March 17, celebrations will be taking place across the US starting today — check out where you can join in locally.
Finnegan’s Wake, 620 N. Trade St. | Friday, March 14-Monday, March 17
Sip on Guinness while biting into corned beef and cabbage or Shepherd’s Pie as you listen to music. Bonus: Vegetarian and gluten-friendly options will be available.
Miller Park Ampitheater, 400 Leisure Lane | Saturday, March 15
Bring the kiddos to this family-friendly celebration with a coin hunt, crafts, prizes, and sweet treats.
Radar Brewing Co., 216 E. 9th St. | Saturday, March 15
Try Winston-Salem’s only locally-made Nitro Dry Irish Stout and listen to live music + watch a live stream from Dublin, Ireland.
O’Brien’s Deli, 4001 Country Club Rd., Ste. C | Saturday, March 15-Monday, March 17
Stop in for the annual Irish feast featuring corned beef brisket with cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, and a side of homemade soda bread.
Rose Care Week: Pruning Clinics | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Reynolda Gardens | Free | Register online and bring your pruners + heavy gloves to learn how to best care for roses.
You’re Metal and You Don’t Even Know It | 7:30 p.m. | Hoots Beer Co. | $12 | Jam along to bands ranging from the ambient stylings of Feel Something to the metalcore music of As Daylight Dies.
Saturday, March 15
Free Market and Seed Swap | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mothership Studios parking lot | Free | Bring what you no longer use and pick up what’s brought by others — including seeds for your spring garden.
Open Mic Poetry | 6-8:30 p.m. | Chad’s Chai Teahouse | Free | Bring a piece by your favorite woman poet and join in on this haiku contest hosted by retired slam poet Eurydice.
Spring Social | 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | CYCLEBAR | Cost of purchase | Join a free community ride in the morning, then stick around to shop from local vendors.
Sunday, March 16
LEAD Girls Annual Anniversary Soirée | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts | $100 | Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, and a photo-booth area at this fundraising event.
🎨 $1+ million invested in local arts — and counting
Presented by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Local art is our favorite kind of community investment. | Photos provided by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County just hit a major milestone: Surpassing $1 million in grants awarded to local orgs, artists, and cultural initiatives.
Made possible by contributions to the Community Fund for the Arts from donors, businesses, government entities, and more, these grants are vital to the Council’s mission of fostering an inclusive + thriving arts ecosystem here in WS.
Notable 2025 grant recipients
So, where does that money go? Here are just a few of the 2025 grant winners making a local difference:
Triad Cultural Arts | Awarded a Multicultural Grassroots Arts Grant to develop an educational Shotgun House Virtual Experience about the Shotgun House, Happy Hill, and African American history.
Mona + Associates; Design, LLC | Awarded an Arts For EveryBody Community Project Grant to foster community wellbeing through natural art and biophilic design workshops.
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company | Awarded a General Operating Support Grant to continue its mission of offering transformative theatre programming.
Happy Holi. Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Colors with India Association of the Triad’s upcoming event on Saturday, March 29 at Grove Vineyards and Winery.
Seasonal
Getting a start on spring cleaning? If you’ve got a heap of clothes in the “maybe” pile, consider bringing them to a local buy, sell, trade shop where they can find a new home.
Tech
Do you want to taste this newsletter? An experimental device called e-Taste is in the works which would allow the sensation of taste in virtual reality. Cool, but we think we’ll stick with our local haunts for now. (Gizmodo)
Feel Good
Are you happy now? Winston-Salem made it on WalletHub’s list of “Happiest Cities in America.” Our happiness was determined by metrics like average leisure time and the income-growth rate.
Today Is
Pi Day — an annual celebration of the mathematical term Pi. Celebrate with a sweet slice from Midtown Cafe & Dessertery, or peruse our local pizza guide for a savory ceremony.
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Forgot to pack your lunch?
Make lunch grab-and-go at Kalamaki Authentic Greek Street Food. | Photo by WStoday
Celebrate the start of the weekend with a tasty lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank.Check out this list of local spots where you can find menu items that cost $10 or less before tax.
J S Pulliam Barbeque, 4400 Old Walkertown Rd. | Grab a hot dog for just ~$3 from this classic joint that’s been around since 1910. Make it a combo and get two hot dogs, chips, and a drink — you’ll still come in under $10.
El Rancho Taqueria, 613 E. Sprague St. | Fill up on your choice of tacos for ~$2.50 each or opt for a chimichanga or vegetarian burrito. Pro tip: Eat in if you want access to a variety of house-made sauces.
Kalamaki Authentic Greek Street Food, 420 Jonestown Rd., Ste. L | A majority of this menu is under $10, meaning you can get your money’s worth and try a selection of gyros, carved meats, salads, skewers, and sides. Most items come a la carte, so we recommend adding a side of fries, tzatziki sauce, or hummus to complete your meal.
I’m intrigued by the line standing services that have become popular recently through apps like Taskrabbit and NYC-based Same Ole Line Dudes. I’m not sure I’d be willing to pay someone to hold my spot in line, but it is a tempting idea — especially when you remember The Carving Board’s lunch rush.
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