What: Widely recognized as a top regional festival, RiverRun aims to build a deeper appreciation for cinema. It’s ranked among FilmFreeway’s Top 100 Best-Reviewed Festivals and is an Academy Award–qualifying festival for documentaries and animated shorts.

Details: April 17–25 across Winston-Salem and Greensboro, featuring 178 films from 47 countries, including documentaries, student films, narratives, and animated shorts.

Local: The “Carolina Stories” section spotlights films made by NC talent or set in our region. One of these, “The Dwellers,” follows eight housing-challenged attendees of a local church called The Dwelling.

Details: Grab tickets for individual screenings or see multiple films with a "sampler" package. Plus, some screenings are free to attend — just be sure to register in advance.

Kiandra: With Goodwill’s support, she secured a job while caring for her newborn and balancing school.

Paula: New to town and facing the cost of a CNA program, Goodwill’s NextGen program helped her take the next step.

Barbara: From being the first in her family to attend college to leading as Goodwill of Northwest NC's CEO, Barbara’s journey inspires women everywhere.

Charcuterie Class - Learn to make the perfect charcuterie board with Claire at The Porch! Free to attend; reservation required. 6 PM

Live Music - Enjoy 70° vibes while listening to Coleson Comer on East of Texas’ patio! 6 PM

Carmen - Experience breathtaking song and story as Piedmont Opera performs Bizet’s “Carmen” at High Point Theatre. Additional performance on Sunday!*

Free Fishing - Go fishing at Salem Lake’s pier during Forsyth Creek Week! All equipment is provided, and the WFU Fishing Team will teach you the basics. 5-7 PM*

UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Festival - Jam out to free music on three different stages at Camel City BBQ, 1-6 PM. Runs through Saturday.*

Henna Workshop - Celebrate Buena Henna’s tenth anniversary and learn to create henna tattoos at Dabble Art Bar! 6 PM

Comedy Show - Need to unwind from the workweek? Prepare for a side-splitting show at Foothills Tasting Room! 7:30 PM

Salsa Dancing - Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at the Coal Pit for a beginner class, followed by a night of social dancing. 7-11 PM

Adaptive Sports & Recreation EXPO - Try adaptive sports like wheelchair basketball and sled hockey, plus explore community resources and hands-on activities. Free to attend; hosted by Solutions for Independence! 10 AM - 2 PM*

Banana Pudding Bake-Off - Compete for the title of Best Banana Pudding at East of Texas, or just stop by to taste and vote for your favorite! 2-5 PM

Bulls, Bands, and Barrels - Get ready for bull riding, high-speed barrel racing, bullfighting, and country music by Jon Pardi and Braxton Keith at LJVM Coliseum! 6:30 PM

Blind Date Book Swap - Bring a wrapped book to Main & Mountain Bookstore for a white elephant-style exchange! 6 PM

✔️ Tip: Tax season is here, and scammers are more active than ever. Ignore emails or texts claiming to be from the IRS. Not sure if it’s real or a scam? When you bank with Piedmont Federal Bank, help is just a phone call away — no long hold, no automated recordings, just a real person. That’s the advantage of banking local.*

🧶 Opening: Wicked Good Wool opens this Saturday at 460-B Knollwood Street! Owned by local Mandie Sawyer, the shop carries yarn, needles, hooks, patterns, kits, and more with a focus on women-owned brands and sustainable fibers.

🐶 Results: Winston the golden retriever is Forsyth Humane Society’s first-ever pet mayor, elected in a contest that raised nearly $28,000! Look for him at upcoming events like Mutt Strut and Furr Ball.

🍕 Coming Soon: Get ready for pizza fusion! Curry Pizza House will open a location at 1715 Welden Village Avenue in Kernersville this summer. Expect specialty pizzas with toppings like tikka masala and butter chicken. (Business Debut)

👚 Fashion: Refresh your closet at Next Step Ministries Thrift Store’s spring reset sale, Thurs-Sat. Each day features special discounts, with all proceeds supporting women and children leaving domestic violence situations.

🗳 Awards: Vote for your favorite spots in The Go-To Winston-Salem Reader’s Choice Awards! The voting round closes next Wednesday at 8 PM.

What: Culture WS has transformed downtown office space into a creative hub with studio space, rotating exhibits, classes, events, and more!

Experience: Their collage nights are free, monthly, and open to all ages. The next one is this Thursday from 6-10 PM!

Where: 9th Floor of Liberty Plaza at 102 W. 3rd Street

Bonus: Do you know a budding young artist? Register them for Culture’s upcoming summer art camp!

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🛍 Support local business owners by joining JK Woodworked Creations’ Cash Mob event this Saturday!

🍽 Guide of the Week: Small Plates in Winston-Salem