LOCAL EVENTS

Aug 3

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

Tucker’s Tap Yard, 1010 North Liberty Street in W-S

Grab a friend, a neighbor, your sister, your mother, a co-worker and have a much-needed Girls’ Night Out! Partnership with the Winston-Salem Open. Bring donations for the educator warehouse for extra prize board tickets. As always, each attendee receives four tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings! Stay tuned to @forsythmags on social media and sign up for our GNO email reminders at forsythwoman.com to receive more details!

Aug 3

AUG 4-6

AUG 4

SUNSET SALUTATIONS: FREE YOGA AT BAILEY PARK

Our free, all-levels community yoga series is back, and we’re ready to unwind and relax together. Each event will be hosted by either Lotus Yoga Academy or 2BYoga – so get ready to breathe in, breathe out and get it “om!”

Bring your water, mat and towel, and join us on the first Thursday of every month from April through October to clear your mind and practice flexibility through the healing power of outdoor yoga. Also held on September 7 and October 5.

GEARS & GUITARS 2023

Gears and Guitars is back in 2023 for its 10th year! One of the country’s most prestigious cycling events combined with live music for a weekend of exciting racing, local riding and a full weekend of FREE live music from big name bands. Visit winstonsalemcycling.com for more information.

“TIME OUT” BY MUSIC CAROLINA SUMMERFEST

Salem College Fine Arts Center, Shirley Recital Hall

AUG 5

AUG 9

Aug 10

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7:30-9PM

Music from Dave Brubeck’s iconic Time Out recording, including “Take Five” and “Blue Rondo a la Turk” Federico Pivetta, piano; Bob Faub, saxophone; Matt Kendrick, bass; John Wilson, drums. Presented by Music Carolina SummerFest.

FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

238 Minglewood Road in Westfield

10AM-12PM

Join Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve’s Executive Director, Margie Imus, for a morning at Minglewood Farm & Nature Preserve all about flowers. Guests will be able to visit the cutting garden, learn about growing, cutting and processing your garden flowers and the basic techniques of flower arranging. Cost: $35/person. minglewoodpreserve.org/upcomingevents

BAROQUE AND BLUE:

PRESENTED BY MUSIC CAROLINA SUMMERFEST

Piedmont Music Center

7:30-9PM

Dance Suite for Electric Guitar and Darbuka. Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio by Claude Bolling. Colin Allured, guitar; Bill Smith, darbuka; Debra Reuter-Pivetta, flute; Federico Pivetta, piano; Matt Kendrick, bass; John Wilson, drum.

FREE VEIN CONSULTATION

12-4PM

Novant Health Vein Specialists, 2827 Lyndhurst Avenue, Suite 206 in W-S Attention Winston-Salem residents! Novant Health Vein Specialists is holding a FREE vein consultation event. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms – leg pain, swelling, varicose veins, heaviness, itching, burning sensations, restless leg syndrome, leg cramping, muscle spasms, skin discoloration or ulcerations, our expert providers are ready to help you diagnose the level of your vein health. Our Winston-Salem clinic utilizes the latest technology, is in a comfortable setting and conveniently located, making it easy for you to take the first step towards healthier, more comfortable legs. Don’t let vein problems hold you back any longer. Get out and enjoy life again. RSVP today to secure your spot and take advantage of this incredible opportunity. salemveins.com/schedule-screening

AUG 12

“CLOSE TO YOU” – SONGS OF BURT BACHARACH:

PRESENTED BY MUSIC CAROLINA SUMMERFEST

Salem College Fine Arts Center, Shirley Recital Hall

AUG 26

AUG 27

7:30-9PM

Featuring many of Burt Bacharach’s greatest hits, including “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “What the World Needs Now,” “Raindrops Keep Falling,” “Close To You,” “The Look Of Love,” and more. Martha Bassett, vocals; Jacqui Carrasco, violin; Ken Wilmot, trumpet; Federico Pivetta, piano; Matt Kendrick, bass; John Wilson, drums.

PETER AND THE WOLF: A FAMILY CONCERT:

PRESENTED BY MUSIC CAROLINA SUMMERFEST

SECCA Auditorium

The classic tale in its chamber music version and up-close to the musicians! Jason McKinney, narrator. Free!

LYRICOSA STRING QUARTET:

PRESENTED BY MUSIC CAROLINA SUMMERFEST

Piedmont Music Center

AUG 30

3-4:30PM

SEP 16

SEP 16

SEP 26

3-4:30PM

Haydn: String Quartet, Opus 20, no. 2 Webern: Langsamer Satz Beethoven: String Quartet Op 131 Carol Chung, violin; Lucas Scalamogna, violin; Simon Ertz, viola: Rosalind Leavell, cello Presented by Music Carolina SummerFest.

DMITRI VOROBIEV, PIANO:

PRESENTED BY MUSIC CAROLINA SUMMERFEST

Piedmont Music Center

Works by Bach, Beethoven and Schumann.

Future Events

DIRTY DOZEN OBSTACLE MUD RUN AND FUN RUN 5K + CLEMMONS OKTOBERFEST

Jerry Long Family YMCA in Clemmons

7:30-9PM

7:30AM

Whether navigating the 5K course as an individual or team or the Fun Run course, participants will be challenged as they run through obstacles and test their strength, agility and stamina. Proceeds will benefit people in the community, Y innovative health programs benefiting cancer survivors and other chronic disease programs. Contact dirtydozen5k@ ymcanwnc.org for more information.

FORSYTH COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS VOLUNTEERS’

FALL PLANT SALE

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center, 1450 Fairchild Road in W-S

8AM-2PM

This sale will be held rain or shine, and you will find a great selection of native plants, pollinator plants, flowering shrubs and trees. This event is the major fundraiser for the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program, a part of the horticulture program at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center. Proceeds support educational programming provided by Extension staff and Master Gardener Volunteers. Shop early for best selection. Sales are cash or check only. For additional information, call 336.703.2850.

MEET THE MIDWIVES OF NOVANT HEALTH WOMANCARE

Forsyth Medical Center, Women’s Center

5:30-7:30PM

Tours of the Women’s Center, given by our midwives will be at 6pm, 6:30pm and 7pm. Free parking in parking deck; light refreshments served.

OCT 7 2023 TOUR DE BOUTIQUE

This is a one-day, self-guided tour. There will be as many as 10 participating stores (follow us on Facebook and Instagram for hints/mentions of participating stores). Shoppers will drive themselves, so they can set their own pace with their group! We will provide multiple pre-routed maps based on where in the area you are starting from, so you can maximize your shopping tour! Registration ($40) is your all-access pass to store specials and discounts at this year’s participating boutiques! Registrants also receive an exclusive 2023 TDB ball cap. Shop VIP style with store specials and discounts, enter to win door prizes, and most importantly, enjoy a day full of fun and quality time with your girlfriends! Any questions? Text Brooke at 336.749.1946. No cancellations. tinyurl.com/2023TdB

*Event details are subject to change. Please check event websites & social media pages for updates as the dates draw near.*