️⚽️ Twin City Soccer
Team USA may be out of the World Cup, but you can still watch Winston-Salem's own soccer team compete in its final 2 matches!
Photo courtesy of Salem City FC
Meet the Team: Salem City FC plays in USL League 2, a semi-professional circuit, with plans to go pro in 2028! The team is made up of college students on summer break from schools across the country and around the world.
Why Go? It’s more than just soccer — Reynolds Stadium turns into a full-on fan experience with face painting, bounce houses, pizza, and ice cream all game long!
Catch a Game: Their season wraps up this week with home games Wednesday and Saturday at 7 PM. Twelve games in, they sit at 4-2-6.
🎶 Free live music! Downtown Winston-Salem’s beloved summer music series is in its 28th year bringing free live music, local vendors, and community fun to downtown. Here’s who’s on stage this week:
Friday, July 10: Trumpeter Willie Bradley headlines the Downtown Jazz series | Corpening Plaza at 6:30 PM
Saturday, July 11: West End Mambo turns up the energy at Summer on Fourth with Latin dance grooves | 4th St at 7 PM
The music continues through September, so check out the full summer concert lineup.*
🗓 Events
Thursday, July 9
Singles Social - Meet local singles over free bourbon tastings and craft cocktails at Broad Branch Distillery. Ages 25–40 at 6 PM, ages 41+ at 7 PM.
Car Cruise-In - Classic cars, live music, and cold drinks at Whiskey, Taps, and Tails Saloon. 5-8 PM
Wine Tasting - Sip on Japanese wines from Grape Republic at Little Pep! Drop in from 6-8 PM.
Friday, July 10
Lyrics by the Lake - Experience an evening of poetry, live music, and local art at Hanesbrands Theatre. 6 PM
Ceramics DIY - It’s Christmas in July! Paint a holiday-themed ceramic piece at Hammer & Stain. 7 PM
Dueling Pianos - You name it, they play it. Uptown Dueling Pianos performs at Village Square Tap House! 8 PM
Whodunit Show - Help crack the case in “Shear Madness,” a comedic, interactive mystery at Theatre Alliance. Runs through July 25.
Saturday, July 11
Kaleideum After Dark - Explore the museum at this country-themed 21+ night out, featuring live music, line dancing, and karaoke! 6:30-9:30 PM
Movie Screenings - Watch 2 anime films and celebrate Japanese culture with the Vecino Center at a/perture! 3-8 PM
Photo Walk - Hit the streets with Low Five Analog Archive — all photography skill levels welcome. Grab a drink from Littlefoot Matcha before you head out. 10 AM
Kids in the Kitchen - Little chefs make finger foods like pizza muffins and raspberry lemon tarts at Southern Home & Kitchen. 10 AM
🗞 Other News
✨ Summer Glow: Your skin deserves a vacation too! DiamondGlow and Skintrinsiq facials at The VISTA are customizable to your skin and perfect for a post-beach refresh or pre-event polish. See which treatment is right for you. Pre-purchase either treatment now and get a FREE Epicutis travel kit (Cleansing Oil, Hyvia Crème, Lipid Serum — a $60 value)! Book today!*
✂️ Coming Soon: ApotheCurly Salon opens at 1151 Canal Drive next Saturday, July 18! Owner Krista specializes in wavy, curly, and coiled textures and is bringing her practice from the Lake Norman area to Winston-Salem.
🎾 Social Group: Meet the Triad Latino Pickleball Club: a new beginner-friendly social group started by Venezuelan sisters Grace and Sharon. All skill levels and cultures are welcome to join them on the courts! Stay tuned for the date of their second meetup.
🛝 Project: Construction started on Hathaway Park's new playground, with work expected to wrap up in 2-3 weeks. The playground was demolished in March because spray from the splash pad was rusting the equipment.
🤝 Impact: Leadership Winston-Salem is launching Leadership Legacy, a 6-week program for adults 65+ designed to deepen community connections and spark local impact. Sessions begin September 8 and meet every other Tuesday through November.
🛶 Row, Row, Row Your Kayak
Add this to your summer bucket list! Unwind with a peaceful paddle across Forsyth County’s largest body of water.
Kayaking at Salem Lake
What: Salem Lake Marina rents out single and tandem kayaks, starting at $8 for 2 hours and then $4 for each additional hour.
Know Before You Go: Rentals are first-come, first-served. We recommend packing sunscreen, water, snacks, and a waterproof bag.
Availability: Kayaks are available mid-May through September 24. Rentals open at 8 AM on weekends and 9 AM on weekdays, with the last one issued at 4 PM.
👀 Poll results: Have you watched a World Cup match?
Yes - 60%
No - 40%
Annalena T. selected ‘yes’ and shared, “I don’t consider myself a sports person, but I’ve somehow ended up watching at least part of a match every day since it started. It’s been very entertaining!”
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Upcoming Events
Evening in the Atrium - “America’s Got Talent” finalist DaShawn Hickman takes the stage at 500 W 5th on July 16, with complimentary bites from Twisted Pine Catering.
Jewelry Trunk Show - Art you can wear. The Elizabeth Locke Jewels Trunk Show comes to Windsor Jewelers on July 17. Explore an expanded collection of her distinctive handmade pieces, crafted in lustrous 19 karat gold.
Beat the Heat 5K - Run in this popular evening race on July 18 at the Fairgrounds and celebrate your finish with free pizza, subs, and beer!
Junior League Recruitment Event - Calling all ladies! Meet current members, learn how they serve our community, and find out how you can get involved at Medaloni Cellars on July 26.
🌀 The Wrap
🐶 Forsyth Humane Society installed the county's first 24/7 accessible microchip scanner outside its building! We hope this station helps lots of lost pups find their way back to their humans. ❤️
💬 Team member Jacob is taking Spanish Level 3 at the Vecino Center. He feels rusty but is excited to jump back in!
🎾 Guide of the Week: Where to Play Tennis and Pickleball
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
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