If you love hoarding tidbits of knowledge and testing it out, there are plenty of places you can show off your skills around Winston-Salem. Here are 15 places to get your weekly trivia fix in the Twin City.
Monday
Wise Man Brewing, 826 Angelo Brothers Ave. | 7:30 p.m. | Take part of the “Conceited Genius Trivia” and grab a pint to start off your week.
Tuesday
The Playground Golf and Sports Bar, 6355 Jessie Ln., Clemmons | 7:30 p.m.| Give your brain a rest and treat yourself to a wide selection of flatbreads, handmade pizzas, tacos, and refreshing drinks.
You can never go wrong with chips and queso.
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Wednesday
Small Batch Beer Co., 241 W. 5th St., | 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. | The daily special includes $0.75 wings at the beloved sports bar. Pro tip: Spice up your rounds with some Hot Ones wings.
Thursday
JuggHeads Growlers & Pints, 4843 Country Club Rd. | Bring Fido with you to this fun, casual spot and choose from ~30 NC-crafted beers on tap. There’ll be rotating food trucks on site.
Coach’s Table with Jake Dickert | 7-8 p.m. | Miller’s on Robinhood | Cost of purchase | Meet Wake Forest University’s newest coach for an entertaining talk about upcoming games and an in-depth discussion about the football program.
Evening in the Atrium | 5-7 p.m. | 500 W. 5th St. | Free | Dive into a soulful evening of jazz with the legendary Matt Kendrick Trio, who brings classic and modern vibes — enjoy complimentary bites from The Downtown Grille.
Friday, Aug. 22
Downtown Jazz | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Corpening Plaza | Free | Join the last jazz night of the Downtown series as recording musician and composer, Melvin Miller closes off the season, with opening artist Brandon Robertson.
Friday Night Slide | 6-8 p.m. | Kernersville Recreation + Events Center, Kernersville | $12 | Improve your line dancing skills and master basic steps like lock and K-steps at this beginner’s class.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Fiddlin’ & Fish 8th Birthday Party | 1-8 p.m. | Fiddlin’ & Fish | Cost of purchase | Participate in Beer Olympics, trivia, and get a slice of cake to celebrate the local brewery — Pssttt... there’ll be a cake smash.
Harry Potter Night | 6:30 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $14+ | Wands at the ready: Harry Potter™ Night is coming to Truist Stadium. Look forward to themed jerseys, Hogwarts™ scarf giveaways, special ticket packages, and more magical fun.*
Plan Ahead
Drinks @ Dusk | Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Reynolda House | $30 | Sip, explore, and socialize during this after-hours 21+ event, and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s new exhibit, “Camel City: Tobacco & Transformation.” Admission includes two drinks.*
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The Little Theatre of WS is growing. The group is purchasing a new building as part of its “90 Years in The Making: Building Our Future” campaign. The new space will welcome more theater lovers and double as a hub for educational programs and performances for all ages and skill levels.
Shop
Get your home ready for fall and check out home decor selections during Fiddle & Fig Fall Open House, starting today, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 23. Editor Kellina’s favorite fall items include a pumpkin-spiced candle, an autumn wreath, and blankets, which you can also shop for online.
Fun Fact
Did you know you can check out free passes at any Forsyth County Public Library to get free admission to NCMA Winston-Salem, Kaleideum, and the Reynolda House Museum? All you need is your library card, and be sure to return the pass at the due date.
Featured
Spotted: JOLO Winery & Vineyards —ranked among one of the top wineries in the country by Travel + Leisure. Curious what makes the Yadkin Valley region in the Tar Heel state stand out? Take a trip and taste the difference for yourself.
Pets
August is National Dog Month. Whether you’re planning a fun, casual evening to meet fellow dog owners or just taking Fido out for a stroll, we’ve rounded up the best dog-friendly spots to explore in the Twin City.
Older Adults
Beyond bulk deals and clipping coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
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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.
Wake Forest University’s Men’s Soccer is facing off University of Maryland at 8 p.m. this evening at Spry Stadium. As much as my loyalty is being tested here, I’ll admit I’ll be cheering for my alma mater. Go Terps!
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