Deals and Delights
Deals and Delights
04 / 7
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:34 pm
The park’s name may have changed, but the action’s just as good at opening day of the Greensboro Grasshoppers season, starting at 7pm versus the Hickory Crawdads at NewBridge Bank Park. Tickets start at just $6. gsohoppers.com
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04 / 8
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04 / 9
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04 / 10
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 8:59 pm
April is National Poetry Month. Scribble a sonnet, letter a limerick, or take some time to appreciate another poet’s work.
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04 / 11
Start: 1:35 pm
Start: 04/11/2008 - 13:35
End: 04/13/2008 - 13:35
Celebrate Greensboro’s 200th birthday with Dance through the Decades at the Greensboro Coliseum, Friday at 8pm. Come dressed in costume from your favorite decade of the last 200 years. Tickets: $25/advance, $30/door. The festivities continue with a weekend street fair including food and entertainment. greensboro200.com
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04 / 12
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 13:35
End: 04/13/2008 - 13:35
Celebrate Greensboro’s 200th birthday with Dance through the Decades at the Greensboro Coliseum, Friday at 8pm. Come dressed in costume from your favorite decade of the last 200 years. Tickets: $25/advance, $30/door. The festivities continue with a weekend street fair including food and entertainment. greensboro200.com
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Weatherspoon Art Museum’s annual family day asks the question, “What is memory?” Test your own and learn ways to improve it at this event that also includes art activities, music and refreshments. Kids 3+ are sure to enjoy it. 1-4pm, 336.334.5770.
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04 / 13
End: 1:35 pm
Start: 04/11/2008 - 13:35
End: 04/13/2008 - 13:35
Celebrate Greensboro’s 200th birthday with Dance through the Decades at the Greensboro Coliseum, Friday at 8pm. Come dressed in costume from your favorite decade of the last 200 years. Tickets: $25/advance, $30/door. The festivities continue with a weekend street fair including food and entertainment. greensboro200.com
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04 / 14
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04 / 15
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04 / 16
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04 / 17
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04 / 18
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04 / 19
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 11:59 pm
Bel Canto Company will present “Coming Home,” featuring the world premiere of “Appalachian Echoes: Variants on Traditional Songs,” at 7:30pm at Christ United Methodist Church. Adult tickets are $18. belcantocompany.com or 336.333.2220
Start: 10:00 pm
Sweets for the sweet -- help fight breast cancer and indulge in some delicious goodies. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Allegacy Federal Credit Union will host a dessert auction at Belk Court in Hanes Mall starting at 10am. Proceeds go to support Komen NC Triad and the 2008 Race for the Cure.
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04 / 20
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04 / 21
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 11:59 pm
Bel Canto Company will present “Coming Home,” featuring the world premiere of “Appalachian Echoes: Variants on Traditional Songs,” at 7:30pm at Christ United Methodist Church. Adult tickets are $18. belcantocompany.com or 336.333.2220
Start: 8:00 pm
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
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04 / 22
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
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04 / 23
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Start: 1:51 pm
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
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04 / 24
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
(all day)
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
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04 / 25
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
(all day)
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Enjoy an evening of fashion and style at Indigo, the Salon, starting at 6pm. Benefitting Healthy Start and Family Service of the Piedmont, this event will feature a fashion show, refreshments and fabulous door prizes. Rosemary Plybon from WFMY News 2 will serve as master of ceremonies. Tickets are $25 or a baby gift of equal value.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Join skirt! for an evening of fun, food, art and champagne at Girls’ Night Out, hosted by Marshall Art Gallery. The first 100 ladies receive a free feather boa, and all will be eligible for fabulous door prizes and raffles from area merchants including Buff natural nail bar, Dolce Dimora, Adorned by Lonnie, The Contemporary Lady, Fitness Together, Wine Warehouse and Ganache. 7-10pm, April 25 at Marshall Art Gallery, 301-H Pisgah Church Road in The Village at North Elm shopping center. Sorry, guys, no men allowed!
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 8:59 pm
Today is the Day of Silence, when Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning students and their straight allies take a vow of silence for a whole day. Speak up without saying a word.
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04 / 26
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
(all day)
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Sample the best of the Piedmont’s plentiful wineries at the Taste Carolina Wine Festival, 11am-6pm at the Piedmont Triad Farmer’s Market, Colfax. Live music will accompany the selections from 20 local vintners. Tickets: advance/$16 or $20/door. To purchase go to tastecarolina.com.
Start: 1:54 pm
If you own your own business or just dream about it, check out the Living the Dream expo at Kress Terrace. Six workshops are divided into two tracks, depending on whether you want to start or grow your business. $25 for each track or $40 for both. 336.616.8159 or livingthedreamexpo.com.
Start: 1:58 pm
Start: 04/26/2008 - 13:58
End: 04/27/2008 - 13:58
Celebrate sisterhood at the Sister Haven Festival at Cedar Haven in Danville, VA. Headliner Rodie Ray has performed with Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt and others. Camp overnight at Cedar Haven, a 53-acre woodland along the Dan River. Men and kids are also welcome at the event, which includes crafts, food and more. Tickets are $5 for both days or $3 on Sunday. cedarhaven.us
Start: 2:00 pm
Start: 04/26/2008 - 14:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
Ever wanted to sneak into a new, unoccupied home just to have a look around? Now you can do it without fear (or cost) at the Greensboro Builders Association’s Parade of Homes, starting this weekend and continuing May 3-4. More than 100 homes in every price range will be on display. greensborobuilders.org
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Celebrate spring with a fashion show sponsored by the YCB Agency starting at 6:30 in the Center for Visual Artists, inside the Cultural Arts Center. Area boutiques such as The Destination and Little Black Dress will showcase their spring collections at the event, which will be followed by a private reception at The Blue Diamond Gallery in downtown Greensboro. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Center for Visual Artists. Tickets can be purchased at theycbagency.com.
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04 / 27
End: 8:59 pm
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
(all day)
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
End: 1:58 pm
Start: 04/26/2008 - 13:58
End: 04/27/2008 - 13:58
Celebrate sisterhood at the Sister Haven Festival at Cedar Haven in Danville, VA. Headliner Rodie Ray has performed with Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt and others. Camp overnight at Cedar Haven, a 53-acre woodland along the Dan River. Men and kids are also welcome at the event, which includes crafts, food and more. Tickets are $5 for both days or $3 on Sunday. cedarhaven.us
End: 2:00 pm
Start: 04/26/2008 - 14:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
Ever wanted to sneak into a new, unoccupied home just to have a look around? Now you can do it without fear (or cost) at the Greensboro Builders Association’s Parade of Homes, starting this weekend and continuing May 3-4. More than 100 homes in every price range will be on display. greensborobuilders.org
Start: 2:00 pm
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00
Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org
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04 / 28
End: 1:51 pm
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00
Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org
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04 / 29
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00
Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org
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04 / 30
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00
Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
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05 / 1
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00
Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
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05 / 2
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00
Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
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05 / 3
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00
Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Start: 2:00 am
End: 9:12 am
The 22nd annual Carolina Blues Festival, presented by the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society, will take the stage beginning at 2pm at Festival Park in downtown Greensboro. Tickets are available through Carolina Theatre, carolinatheatre.com, or go to piedmontblues.org.
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:00 am
Join thousands of Triad women at the 9th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Saturday, May 3, at Salem College. Not into racing? Register for Sleep in for the Cure. A $30 fee gets you a T-shirt, bib number and a small gift, and you can always change your mind and participate. Kids are eligible too; go to komennctriad.org for more details.
Start: 9:15 am
Start: 05/03/2008 - 09:15
End: 05/04/2008 - 09:15
Fine wine and fine art combine for Art on the Haw River Wine Trail. Four local wineries will be transformed into galleries for handmade furniture, hand-blown glass, sculptures, paintings and more. Please your palate and your eyes. hawriverwinetrail.com.
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05 / 4
End: 2:00 pm
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00
Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
End: 9:15 am
Start: 05/03/2008 - 09:15
End: 05/04/2008 - 09:15
Fine wine and fine art combine for Art on the Haw River Wine Trail. Four local wineries will be transformed into galleries for handmade furniture, hand-blown glass, sculptures, paintings and more. Please your palate and your eyes. hawriverwinetrail.com.
Start: 9:56 am
A culinary and musical treat awaits you at the UNCG School of Music’s Moveable Musical Feast, benefiting the Musical Arts Guild scholarship fund. A $75 ticket will take you to Paris, Milan, New Orleans and New York. 336.256.1475
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Greensboro Beautiful will recreate the sights and smells of springtime in Paris at its Parisian Promenade from 1-5pm at the Bicentennial Garden. The event will feature artists, live music, a sidewalk café and more. 336.373.2199
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05 / 5
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Start: 6:00 am
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
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05 / 6
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Start: 10:00 am
The Greensboro Youth Council presents its annual GYC carnival, the largest youth-run event in the state. More than 200 high school students plan the event, which takes place at the Greensboro Coliseum. Admission is $4 for adults or $2 for children 6-17. Children under 5 are free.
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05 / 7
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Start: 8:00 am
Start: 05/07/2008 - 08:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:00
Come see the World of Tomorrow, presented by AT&T in honor of Greensboro’s Bicentennial. Local industry and universities will present multimedia exhibits and demonstrations about what the future might hold for Greensboro. This free event runs from 8am to 6pm each day. Greensboro200.com.
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