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Margarita Class | 6 p.m. | Alma Mexicana | $25 | Dive into the art of recreating Tex-Mex’s margaritas at home. Each ticket includes a flavor of your choice, chips, queso, and salsa.
Tropical Cat & Margarita Paint Night | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Que Viva Restaurant | $47+ | Bring your artistic flair as you create the image of a jaguar — a symbol of power, protection, and spiritual connection in Latin American culture.
Wednesday, July 30
Foot Soldier Run Club | 6-8 p.m. | Foothills Brewing Tasting Room | Free | Join this group that meets weekly for a run and a pint — get $1 off pints of the bartender’s choice.
Thursday, July 31
Creative Flow | 7-10 p.m. | The D.O.S.E Collective | Free | Join an evening where all artists of various mediums meet and collaborate on their projects.
Friday, Aug. 1
Winston Vintage Market | 4-8:30 p.m. | Incendiary Brewing | Cost of purchase | Shop a curated vintage collection of all price points from 20+ vendors.
Saturday, Aug. 2
“Cinderella” (Broadway Version) | Saturday, Aug. 2-Monday, Aug. 11 | Times vary | Stained Glass Playhouse | $10+ | Experience a twist to this performance with a classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical featuring songs like “In My Own Little Corner.”
Starting Monday, Aug. 4, parts of Jamison Park and the greenway will be temporarily closed while city workers repair the Muddy Creek Greenway’s streambank. This includes the dog park and the parking lot. Work is expected to be complete by December.
Sports
We’re three weeks away from the Winston-Salem Open. The men’s final tennis tournament has attracted a dozen of the Top 50 ranked players around the world to the Twin City. Get your ticket ahead of the game.
Biz
The Innovation Quarter acquired Wells Fargo’s former home in downtown Winston-Salem. The new owners plan to transform the Linden Center located at 401 N. Research Pkwy. into a flexible lab and biomanufacturing space geared toward supporting the next generation of biotech and regenerative medicine innovation.
Try This
Wednesday, July 30, is National Cheesecake Day. Get a slice of the creamy dessert from Cheesecake by Alex for $3.50 while supplies last. Pick up your order at the store located on North Trade Street.
Family
Get to know your law enforcement officers during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Calvary Baptist Church. From 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy games and activities from various neighborhood watch groups.
Health
Whether it’s your first or fourth, Novant Health Kernersville is with you every step of the way. From labor + delivery support to lactation services and doulas, feel confident and comfortable throughout your journey. Explore Novant Health’s maternity services for more information.*
Older Adults
Did you know about these senior discounts? Aside from basics like bulk shopping and retirement accounts, here are 20 savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
Amazon Essentials just launched a new activewear collection (read: soft, comfortable gym clothes for less). We’re loving these high-waist leggings and these colorful capri-length leggings.*
Learn
AI won’t take over the world — people who know how to use AI will. Learn AI skills in three minutes a day with Superhuman AI newsletter. Subscribe for free.*
Games
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
We are just days before the Wake Forest Deacons are back on campus. You know what that means? College football is near. With the new head coach, Jake Dickert, I expect a big shake-up this year, in all the best ways possible. Mark your calendar for these promotional nights celebrating Deacon Nation.
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