Summertime is family time in Old Salem!

History comes alive at Old Salem! Experience Moravian life in the summers of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Old Salem and Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit oldsalem.org

SPECIAL EVENTS DURING AUGUST:

Triad Area Events in August

August offers a variety of interesting and exciting events for families to experience in and around the Triad. Here are some of the top offerings:

Riders in the Sky

Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro

Aug. 4, 8 p.m.

Tickets $15-$55

For more than 40 years, Riders in the Sky have been reviving and revitalizing Western music that was popularized by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.

Christina Vane

The Reeves Theater and Café, Elkin

Aug. 4, 8 p.m.

Tickets $20-$25

Christina Vane, who is fluent in four languages, grew up in England, France and Italy. She is powered by her signature take on blues and rock.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance

Aug. 11-20, Various times

Tickets $19-$21

With music written by Andrew Lloyd Weber, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph. With more than 50 years of performances in over 80 countries, Joseph is one of the most enduring musicals of all time.

Yoga Retreat

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Kernersville

Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tickets $50

Elijah Rosario & More in the Crown Carolina Theatre, Greensboro

Aug. 19, 8 p.m.

Tickets $10-$15

Elijah Rosario, an urban-pop artist, will be highlighting his current project, “Discovery After Death.” The concert will be a multi-genre show that includes R&B, pop, hip-hop and rock n’ roll from talented North Carolina artists and bands.

Gerardo Ortiz + El Yaki: Dijimos Tranquilito Tour

Greensboro Coliseum

Aug. 19, 8 p.m.

Tickets starting at $50

Gerardo Ortiz is an American-Mexican singer and songwriter who has received multiple music awards. El Yaki is a popular Mexican regional music artist who rose to fame as a member of the band Banda El Recodo.

Bill Maher: Live on Stage

Truliant

Bojangles Entertainment Complex, Charlotte

Aug. 19, 8 p.m.

Tickets starting at $45

Join Twisted Warriors Yoga for a one-day yoga retreat. Unwind and heal in a beautiful garden space with instructors Ashley Price and Kaitlin Herzog.

Motown Classics with Silk Groove Revue

The Reeves Theater and Café, Elkin

Aug. 18, 8 p.m.

Tickets $20

Silk Groove Revue takes audiences on a journey through the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and today. They re-create classic vocal harmonies, high-energy choreography and the impressive showmanship of The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Stylistics, The Manhattans and many more.

Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA

Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro

Aug. 18, 8 p.m.

Tickets starting at $29.50

Founded in Sweden in 1995, Arrival from Sweden has become one of the most popular ABBA show bands. They have toured more than 70 countries, featuring authentic costumes and your favorite songs.

Federally insured by NCUA.

Get ready for an evening of thought-provoking political commentary and sharp humor. Known for insightful and controversial opinions on current events, Maher has been entertaining audiences for decades with his witty and incisive humor.

Doc at 100: A Doc Watson Tribute Concert

Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, Va.

Aug. 19, 7 p.m.

Tickets $25-$30

Hosted by author Ted Olson, “Doc at 100” is a celebration of the life and legacy of Doc Watson by artists who toured and performed with Doc. The artists include T. Michael Coleman, Jack Lawrence, Wayne Henderson and Jack Hinshelwood.

Family Fun Day in the Historical Park

High Point Museum

Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Free

Enjoy the last few days of summer with a picnic in the park, historic games, sidewalk chalk, hula hoops and more.