Latin Jam Night | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Chad’s Chai | Come to listen, play, and jam your tunes during a vibrant evening with other creatives + improvers.
Line Dance Party | 7-9:30 p.m. | West Bend Bar & Venue, Lewisville | Free | Grab your boots and learn the steps to some of your favorite country hits.
Saturday, May 3
Cardboard Boat Regatta | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Winston Lake Park | Free | Grab your friends and family, pack a picnic, and cheer on the creative cardboard captains as they navigate the waters.
Little Cake Company’s 3rd Birthday Party | 11 a.m. | Little Cake Company | Cost of purchase | Get a free mini cookie (while supplies last) and celebrate this new milestone by opting for a chance to win giveaways.
VNTG-SHW Clothing Market | 12-6 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Find tons of premium vintage wears from 20 vendors, enjoy live music, and grab drinks as you shop.
Taste of History: Historic Preservation Month | 10-11:30 a.m. | John & Bobbie Wolfe Visitor Center, Kernersville | Free | Celebrate Historic Preservation Month and learn about historic designations + the legacy the Kerner/Korner’s family left behind.
Sunday, May 4
“May the Fourth Be with You” | 12-3 p.m. | Kaleideum | $12+ | Meet Rey, The Mandalorian, and Bo Katan at the rooftop for photo ops, pay a visit to resident alien creatures + prepare for a Star Wars-themed surprise.
Monday, May 5
African Dance Class | 2-3 p.m. | Generations Center | Free | Get moving and learn basic Afrocentric movements starting with a progression of warm-ups + dive into the rhythmic variations.
National Fitness Day, celebrated each year on the first Saturday of May. Get your sweat on at one of these local gyms. If fitness isn’t your thing, it’s also one of our favorite holidays of the year — National Lumpy Rug Day.
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Today is Free Comic Book Day. The celebration of the genre allows fans to grab free comic books, including titles from franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Archie,” and “Minecraft at select locations. Use this map to find a participating spot, like Ssalefish.
Eat
Chicken + waffles are back at KFC. The popular combo hasn’t been on the menu in over five years — well, at least not at the fast food chain. We know quite a few local brunch spots where you can find the sweet and savory dish.
Listen
Explore soundscapes around the world with this interactive map. The map features over 7,000 sounds from 130 countries and territories. Will you be the first one from Winston-Salem to upload a sound?
Mapping out your summer travel plans? Perfect timing: Snag this travel credit card’s rare, limited-time welcome bonus to fuel your adventures — whether it’s luxuriating at a resort that could be seen in “The White Lotus,” or city-hopping to visit friends + fam.*
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Tired of smells that linger? This plug-in air purifier boasts a 99.99% deodorization rate that conquers unpleasant pet, toilet, and kitchen odors.*
City Guide
City Guide
Blaze the trail
If you’d much rather take it easy, Reynolda Gardens trails are great to get you moving. | Photo by WStoday
Lace up your hiking boots. We’ve compiled a curated hiking guide for the Winston-Salem areawith 15 trails and routes to help you plan your next adventure.
Washington Park Walking Trail, 1490 S. Broad St.
This 75-acre park features a one-mile trail with off-street trail access and also connects to the Salem Creek Greenway. Pro tip: Fido isn’t allowed on the trail, but you can explore the dog park that is also on-site.
Best for a workout
Hobby Park Trail, 2301 W. Clemmonsville Rd.
This moderately-challenging course is perfect for a quick outdoor hike to get your blood pumping, with several bumps and rocks along the way. This trail is also popular with mountain bikers, so stay on the lookout.
If you’re wondering where this picture was taken, I was browsing around at Elizabeth’s at Hanes Park and found this kitchen cloth, which made me chuckle (spoiler: I got it for a friend’s birthday gift). I highly recommend checking out the home goods store located on Reynolda Road. It’s full of great surprises.
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