Watch cultural performances at the Fiesta Festival. | Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem Symphony
Lucky you. You just found WStoday’s Plan Ahead, and plans are falling into place. Welcome the season with night markets, live music, and outdoor movies. These are the top events we recommend heading to this month.
International Village | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Winston Square | Free | Take a trip around the world and savor dishes from different countries, explore unique handmade crafts, jewelry, gifts, and more.
Fiesta! | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Downtown Winston-Salem | Free | Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at the annual festival — savor authentic dishes, dance to Latin music, and enjoy the family fun atmosphere.
Apple Festival | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Historic Bethabara Park | Free | Spend the first Saturday of fall shopping over 20 varieties of apples, join in the music of The Burnett Sisters Band, and explore history with 18th-century craftsmen.
Salem Parkway Multi-Use Path Ribbon Cutting | 10 a.m. | Liberty Street between Cemetery and First streets | Free | Take a first look at the new pedestrian pathway that links downtown to the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and celebrate with other community members.
Wine Tasting | 6-8 p.m. | Little Pep | $5 | Gather your pals for a slow evening as you taste wine from regional winemaker Rise Over Run Wine on the patio.
Murder at the Luau | 7:30 p.m. | Gypsy Road Brewing, Kernersville | $35+ | Grab your lei and step into a night of tropical intrigue, uncovering clues + sip and mingle with other mystery lovers.
Friday, Aug. 29
Poetry Slam | 7 p.m. | The Bookhouse | $5 donation | Bring up to three original pieces of poetry to perform for a chance to win cash prizes.
Wake Forest University Football: Opening Night | 7-10 p.m. | Wake Forest University, Allegacy Stadium | $15+ | Cheer on the Deacs as they face Scrappy the Owl from Kennesaw State University.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Tropical End of Summer Bash | 3 p.m.-1 a.m. | Bamboo Lounge | Free | Put on your best beachwear and celebrate one final summer hurrah with live music, $8 specialty cocktails, food trucks, and giveaways.
Sunday, Aug. 31
“Hello Fall” Painting Pop-Up | 2-4 p.m. | Brouwerij DuBois | $36 | Welcome the season with a fall-themed 12'’ wooden pumpkin door hanger to spruce up your home decor.
Plan Ahead
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Annual Golf Tournament | Monday, Sept. 29 | 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bermuda Run Country Club | $1,000 | Get ready to swing, sip + socialize for a good cause, WS. Teams of four will compete across 18 holes, with player perks that include drinks, lunch, giveaways, and a special post-tournament reception.*
Heads up. You may want to skip this portion of Hawthorne Road during your commute in Ardmore. Crews will work on paving and striping the road surface between First and Beach streets, overnight starting today at 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29. Watch out for detours.
Closing
Say goodbye to summer splash. Bolton Pool will close for the season after Labor Day weekend. Don’t miss your final chance to dive in before Monday, Sept.1.
Shop
It’s almost sweater weather. Refresh your wardrobe with fall picks from these local consignment shops. Pro tip: Bring your gently used clothes for a bargain, whether you choose to sell or swap with new finds.
Asked
Summer reading might be over, but there are plenty of spots to curl up with a good book in the Twin City. That’s where you come in. Help us imagine the best space to read while enjoying beautiful scenery — the mic is yours.
Outdoors
64 minutes. That’s how much daylight will be lost in NC during the month of September as the sun progressively rises later and sets earlier. We recommend taking advantage of the daylight while you have it by hitting a local trail. (AccuWeather)
Tech
What’s that sound? Dial-up’s final rings. AOL announced it will discontinue its dial-up services on Tuesday, Sept. 30, after three decades. Help bring any users up to speed by connecting them to WStoday when they get a new provider. (NPR)
Sports
After a season-ending ACL tear, former Division 1 soccer player Madison Murray faced a tough road to recovery. With surgery and dedicated rehab at OrthoCarolina, she returned stronger than ever. Read her full journey to see how determination and expert care helped her get back on the field.*
Biz
Ready to launch ads in your pajamas? Our Self-Service Ad Portal gives you instant access to thousands of engaged readers — click, create, conquer. Got a real estate listing or a local event? Get it seen, stress-free.
The institutional firms that backed Uber and Venmo also invested in Pacaso, whose co-ownership tech revolutionizes the $1.3 trillion vacation home market. Pacaso has earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. Invest for $2.90/share before the opportunity ends Sept. 18.†‡*
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Public pools may be closing, but the fun doesn’t have to stop. You can rent private pools anytime — like this Blue Lagoon in Belews Creek. It’s Airbnb for pool parties.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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