July 28, 2026
😂 Laugh Out Loud
Need a laugh? Winston-Salem's comedy scene has you covered, whether you’re into improv, stand-up, or sketch comedy!
Don’t Tell Comedy
Don’t Tell Comedy | The mystery show: you learn the venue day-of, and the comedian lineup stays secret until you're in the room. Next Show: August 21
New Experimental Comedy Show from Camel Gate Comedy | Seasoned comedians test out brand-new sets at Culture WS. Next Show: July 30
Foolish Mortals Improv | Watch a series of quick improv games at Camel City Playhouse. Next Show: August 21
Tonight’s Special Comedy Special | A rotating variety show mixing stand-up, sketch, and other comedic acts at the Milton Rhodes Center. Next Show: August 8
More comedy routines:
The Pull Out Comedy Showcase at Monstercade | Next Show: July 29
Funny First Fridays at Simply Sonya’s | Next Show: August 7
Next Stop Comedy at Footnote Coffee, Foothills Tasting Room, and Breathe Cocktail Lounge | Next Show: August 22
Comedy lineup at Joyner’s Bar | Next Show: TBA
📚 Back-to-school season brings a long to-do list, including finding quality before- and after-school care. The YMCA's Before and After School Academy provides flexible and reliable care for busy families.
School Partnerships: Before and after school care is held on campus or at a nearby YMCA for students at 17 elementary schools and 5 middle schools in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, plus select schools in five other Triad counties. See if your child's school is on the list.
Flexible Scheduling: Choose the plan that fits your family with 3- or 5-day options, plus care available on most teacher workdays, Winter Break, Spring Break, and other out-of-school days.
Registration is open, and financial assistance is available.*
🗓 Events
Thursday, July 30
Artist Talk - Hear from several of NCMA WS Downtown’s exhibiting artists about how they use art to share their stories. 6 PM
Youth Showcase - IBTF's young performers act, sing, dance, and recite spoken word at the Benton Convention Center. Additional performance on Friday.
Friday, July 31
Old School Block Party - Groove to classic R&B, jazz, and funk at Corpening Plaza! Additional performance on Saturday.
Cooking Class - Cook an entire pasta meal from scratch at Taste Buds Kitchen. 6:30 PM
Concert - Winston-Salem native 9th Wonder performs at The Ramkat! You can see his mural at the corner of 6th and Liberty Street. 8 PM
Paint & Trivia - Create a Harry Potter-inspired painting and put your trivia knowledge to the test at Wine & Design! 7 PM
Saturday, August 1
Movie Night - Car enthusiasts, this one’s for you. Head to Truist Stadium for a pre-film car show and settle in to watch “F1: The Movie.” Car show starts at 4 PM, movie starts at 7 PM.
Cocktail Class - Learn how to make margaritas at Alma! Bonus: Your ticket includes a margarita, chips, and dips. 1 PM
TeenTastic Carnival - A carnival experience for middle and high schoolers at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Free to attend; registration required. 7 PM - midnight
🗞 Other News
🧦 Shopping: Socks with holes? We've all been there. Goodwill, HUE, and No Nonsense are teaming up for a one-day Pop-Up Shop on Saturday, August 1, at the Peters Creek Outlet. Grab brand-new socks, tights, leggings, sleepwear, and loungewear from 7 AM - 5 PM. Shop early for the best selection!*
💵 Giveaway: Could your summer use an extra $500? Piedmont Federal Bank is giving one lucky winner a $500 gift card to help make summer a little easier. Put it toward a getaway, home projects, or whatever helps you make the most of summer. Enter here!*
✏️ Education: WS/FCS is debt-free. The $45 million deficit was eliminated through debt forgiveness programs, private donations via the All In For Our Schools campaign, and cost-saving measures like staff reductions and program cuts. (WXII)
👀 Updates: Two openings are getting closer. Boxcar Bar + Arcade just installed its bar facade and draft lines, and Shinjuku Station released a sneak peek of its bullet train-inspired interior. Both spots are set to open in late summer. Check out what else is coming in our New & Upcoming Openings guide!
🏀 Renovation: A new mural honoring Winston-Salem native and NBA star Chris Paul is coming to Rupert Bell Park! The basketball courts will close from August 3 through the end of September for the installation, plus pavilion and court renovations.
🍦 Ice Cream: This Sunday is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! Celebrate with the ultimate collab: Twin City Sweets + Chippeekiyay Cookies.
A MESSAGE FROM BELL, DAVIS & PITT
Skip the Courtroom
Not every dispute needs a judge. Bell, Davis & Pitt offers Collaborative Family Law options that can help you and your spouse, former spouse, or co-parent reach a settlement out of the courtroom.
Both parties hire a lawyer trained in Collaborative Law Procedures and commit to transparency, full disclosure of relevant information, and to honestly share their needs, interests, and values.
Rather than arguing positions, parties collaborate on solving the problems that they both face.
The lawyers dig into the "why" behind what each person wants, making it easier to find solutions that work for everyone in a process that is forward-looking and committed to keeping children out of the separation.
Why choose the collaborative process:
Client-centered: you control the outcome, with creative solutions a judge couldn't order
Convenient: meetings on your schedule, even by Zoom
Cost-effective: no expensive discovery or dueling experts
Private: fewer court records, no invasive depositions or subpoenas
🥳 Which upcoming spot are you more excited for?
👀 Poll results: Which is better — smoothies or milkshakes?
Smoothies - 39%
Milkshakes - 61%
Kathi C. picked milkshakes and shared, “Love those milkshakes from Cookout! Best deal around.”
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Upcoming Events
Kaleideum After Dark - It’s Y2K at Kaleideum! Make Shrinky Dink charms and fuse bead art, dance to live music, and get a caricature done at this after-hours, 21+ event on August 8.
Country Concert - Trace Adkins brings his 30th Anniversary Tour to Bowman Gray Stadium on August 14, accompanied by special guest Aaron Tippin.
🌀 The Wrap
🎉 Team member Christy is excited for her sister to move to Winston-Salem in a few weeks! What local spot should her sister visit first? Reply to share your recs!
📚 Great news for bookworms: Forsyth County Central Library will be open on Sundays from 1-5 PM starting August 9.
🍹 Guide of the Week: Food & Drink Flights
