Watch “The Summer Book,” which tells the story of a nine-year-old girl living with her grandmother who is nearing the end of her life, during the Closing Night Party. | Photo courtesy of RiverRun International Film Festival
For nine days this April, the Twin City will become the Film City. Starting today, the 27th RiverRun International Film Festival will run through Saturday, April 19.
Thousands of cinephiles from around the world will be in Winston-Salem for special screenings, premieres, programs, and parties.
Purchase your ticket early to ensure a seat in the theater — a printed copy of your ticket or the digital QR code will give you access to the screenings
“Sally” | Friday, April 11 + Monday, April 14 | Times vary | Reynolds Place Theater + RED Cinemas | Watch the story of the first American woman to blast off into space — and beneath her unflappable composure, the battles she faced.
Poetry Open Mic Night | 6-7 p.m. | Bookmarks | Free | Bring your own poetry or a poem from your favorite spoken word artist to read in honor of National Poetry Month.
Saturday, April 12
Ardmore Community Easter Egg Hunt | 10 a.m. | Ardmore United Methodist Church | Free | Bring your baskets and your friends for a day of crafts, games, cookie decorating, and of course egg hunts.
Easter Photo Shoot: Pet Edition | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery | $40 | Bring your pup for a photo shoot and receive three professionally edited portraits of your pet on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Lewisville Earth Day | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Jack Warren Park | Free | Bring your recyclables to dispose of, visit sustainable displays like GreeNest and Elderberry Farms + enjoy a 10-minute yoga workout.
Record Store Day | 9 a.m.-10 p.m. | McKay’s Winston-Salem | Calling all collectors and music enthusiasts — shop exclusive releases, which include rare and unique albums + vinyl records.
Village of Clemmons Wheels and Squeals Fest 2025 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Morgan Elementary School, Clemmons | Free | Bring those pedals for a free bike check, ride around the Village Point Greenway, and bring the kids to pet little piglets from Emit’s Farm.
Sunday, April 13
Enchanted Easter Cake Soirée | Times vary | The Labyrinth Parlor and Spa | $65 | Try out your hand at a viral canvas cake design, and sip on two crafted cocktails — don’t forget to dress in your finest Easter attire.
Spring Pop-Up Market | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Market at Brookstown Center | Cost of purchase | Find handmade artistry from local vendors, organic products, food trucks + live music to keep you entertained while you shop.
Keep your eyes to the sky tomorrow to catch a glimpse of the “Pink Moon” — but no, it won’t be a different color. April’s full moon has the rosy nickname because the month is associated with spring flowers. See what’s in bloom by strolling through one of the Twin City’s parks.
Ranked
North Carolina ranked No. 13 on WalletHub’s list of best states for working from home. If you’re a remote-working Winstonian who’s seeking a little change in scenery, check out these local coffee shops with plenty of outlets and internet connection.
Eat
McDonald’s McDouble meal, Taco Bell’s Luxe Box, and Wendy’s Biggie Bag. Those are three budget-friendly meals from fast food chains named in Parade’s Top 10. If you’d rather eat local without breaking the bank, check out meals under $10 in the Twin City.
State
Wondering where the most beautiful place in Florida is? According to Travel and Leisure, it’s Everglades National Park. Don’t get us wrong, we love the park — but have they ever seen “The Quarry” or Reynolda Gardens?
Holiday
Chag sameach. Passover (or Pesach) begins at sundown tomorrow and goes through Sunday, April 20. Temple Emanuel will host a Passover Festival Service Sunday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
City Guide
City Guide
Swingin’ into the weekend like…
Get out and enjoy the view. | Photo by City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks via @ws_recreationparks
If the Masters Tournament has got you inspired to practice your swing, we can’t think of a better way to soak in Winston-Salem’s green space than spending some time on the links. Here are 16 golf courses to make a tee time around the Twin City.
Public courses
Reynolds Park Golf Course, 2391 Reynolds Park Rd. | Located close to downtown, this course has beautiful views and a mix of uphill and downhill holes.
Winston Lake Golf Course, 3535 Winston Lake Rd. | The city-owned course that was built for Black golfers in 1956 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.
Meadowlands Golf Club, 542 Meadowlands Dr. | This course is the only one in the Triad region designed by Hale Irwin, one of the world’s leading golfers in the mid-1970s and 1980s.
Just puttin’ around
Country Club Golf Center, 5675 Country Club Rd. | This driving range is perfect for golfers of all skill levels. Two PGA professionals are on site to offer lessons and repairs.
A set of nice thank you cards. This budget-friendly 36-pack combines elegant minimalism with gold foil accents on high-quality paper. Keep it on hand for expressing gratitude at a moment’s notice.
If you haven’t yet, make plans to attend the riveting UNCSA Symphony Orchestra performance at Centenary United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. The musical tribute is full of character, color, and expression showcasing Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Tickets cost $25.
Answered
Answered
Earlier this week, we asked which of the following is NOT a perk Forsyth County library card offers — here’s what you said:
A whopping 75% of you selected “Free access to the North Carolina Zoo”
12% of you chose “Museum passes to Kaleideum and Reynolda House”
and 13% of you said “Small business workshops + cooking classes and wellness events”
Guess what? It’s safe to say the majority of WStoday readers are as studious as they come. Well done!
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