Tiles & Galentine's | February 11 | 6 PM | Monkee's | Join Camel City Mahjong for guided play and a shopping discount!

Margarita Craft Bash | February 12 | 6 PM | Dabble Art Bar | Make a craft and enjoy a complimentary margarita or mocktail from The Porch!

Floral DIY | February 13 | 6 PM | Sophisticated Florals | Create stunning flower arrangements while enjoying charcuterie and desserts!

Cocktail Class | February 13 | 7 PM | Okay Coffee | Learn to make a non-alcoholic coffee-based cocktail with Cordial Cowboy!

Dance Night | February 14 | 6 PM | Best of Ballroom Dance Studio | Get ready to groove at this ladies-only dance class!

African-American Festival of Arts and Culture - Celebrate Black History Month at the Generations Center with art, live performances, and locally made short films! 11 AM - 5 PM

Art in the Park - Join NCMA WS for a family-friendly art-making experience at Miller Park Community Center! 10 AM - 1 PM

Line Dancing - Take a free class with Jackie Phillips at Breathe Cocktail Lounge, followed by open dance! 8 PM

Mardi Gras - Celebrate Mardi Gras with free king cake, beads, jambalaya, and live music at Bar Nola, our local New Orleans-themed bar! All day.

Farmers Market - Rescheduled from February 1. Shop from 20+ local vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, soups, and more on Trade Street! 10 AM - 1 PM

Cocktail Class - Try various equal parts cocktails, then learn to make your own at easytalk! Sessions at 2 PM and 4 PM.

Artisan Market - Find the perfect handmade gift for your valentine at Foothills Tasting Room! 1-6 PM

Mother/Son Date Night - Take your son to Cupcake Cuties for a sweet evening of baked goods, games, and prizes! 6 PM

DIY Cards - Craft handmade cards for Valentine’s Day at the Generations Center! Materials included. 1 PM

Lip Filler: Adds natural-looking volume, improves symmetry, and softens fine lines. Schedule in February and receive a complimentary ColorScience lip gloss.

Obagi Nu-Cil Lash Serum: Supports fuller, denser-looking lashes and brows over time. Buy one, get the second 30% off.

Ourself – Your Best Lips Gift Set: A lip-plumping and enhancing set available for $195 (a $230 value).

✔️ Taxes: The 2026 tax filing season is here. This helpful guide outlines simple steps to prepare early, make filing easier, and help protect you from common tax scams.*

🍰 Sweets: Brittany McGee, formerly of The Humble Bee Shoppe, is taking preorders for her famous macarons and cake slices! Place your order by Feb 11 for pickup on Feb 13 at Joyner’s Bar.

📅 Save the Date: Looking to grow your services business? Join Flywheel Coworking on Feb 12 for Catalyzer, a free quarterly event where you’ll learn to scale your business!

🥳 Anniversary: The Carving Board is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Stop by this family-owned deli for daily sandwich, soup, and dinner specials.

✏️ Education: Magnet Schools of America has recognized four WS/FC schools for exceptional magnet programming! These include Atkins, JFK, The Downtown School, and RJ Reynolds. (WFDD)

🤝 Community: This is what community is all about: Camino Bakery is using its platform to highlight local small businesses! Their first spotlight was Little Pep, a wine bar on Trade Street.

🔬 University: Wake Forest researchers Dr. Argenta and Dr. Morykwas will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for inventing Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC), a groundbreaking medical device that uses suction to remove fluid from wounds and promote healing.

What: 48 Miles of HOPE raises money and awareness for H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem, a nonprofit addressing children’s health and food insecurity issues in Forsyth County.

Participate: The race is this Saturday at Kimberly Park! Sign up to run in the 1 mile fun run, 5K, 10K, or 48-mile relay. If you’re feeling extremely ambitious, you could even run the full distance with Justin!

The Numbers: Since 2021, the race has raised $120,000 for H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem. That’s the equivalent of 62,750 meals!

Big Band Brunch - Love is in the air — and so is jazz. Enjoy a Valentine’s brunch buffet with live music from the Camel City Jazz Orchestra at the Millennium Center on February 15.

Evening in the Atrium - A taste of live music. Jess Klein takes the stage as The Downtown Grille serves up small bites at 500 W 5th on February 19.

Pianos for Paws - Two pianos. One great cause. Join Fur-Ever Friends of NC for a spectacular Dueling Pianos show, a silent auction, and raffles at The Warehouse on Ivy on February 21.

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New England Patriots - 37%

🐟 Team member Stevie checked out the newly opened Cozumel Seafood & Mexican Kitchen! He recommends the Pueblito Platter.

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