❤️️ Share Your Favorites
It’s that time again! We’re excited to announce The Go-To Winston-Salem 2026 Reader’s Choice Awards! This is your chance to show some love to your favorite spots in Winston-Salem and its surrounding areas.
How It Works: Fill out this survey! To be considered, please ensure the business or location name is spelled correctly. Note: You can only submit nominations once.
Timeline: Nominations are open through Wednesday, March 18. The voting round will run from March 23 to April 1, with winners being announced in our newsletter on April 6!
Why Participate? This is a great opportunity to share your favorite places in the city with our team and your fellow readers!
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🗓 Events
Thursday, March 5
Line Dancing - Take a beginner lesson with Jackie Phillips at Breathe Cocktail Lounge, followed by open dance! 7 PM
Jazz Night - Listen to Vintage Astronaut perform improv jazz at Easy Tiger Beer Garden! 7-10 PM
Friday, March 6
St. Paddy’s Day - Celebrate early with green beer, Irish food, and live music at Wise Man Brewing! Festivities continue through Saturday, including a vintage market.
Late Night Lasers - Watch a laser show set to the music of Bad Bunny at Kaleideum! 8:45 PM
Teen Game Night - Join thriller author Kelsey Day (“The Spiral Key”) at Bookmarks for a hands-on mystery! Free to attend; registration required. 6 PM
Saturday, March 7
Art Show & Sale - Shop original work from local artists at the Generations Center, with all proceeds supporting Meals on Wheels! 10 AM - 2 PM
Craft Workshop - Create tiny woven birdhouse cards at The Open Studio in this family-friendly workshop! 10 AM
Spring Jam - Make a margarita, play yard games, and watch The Porch’s staff compete in a wing-eating contest at the Mill Works courtyard! 12-8 PM
Pups in the Park - Bring your pup to Washington Park, meet fellow dog parents, and get free frisbees and tennis balls! 11 AM - 2 PM
🗞 Other News
🗣 Update: Cynthia Erivo’s Face to Face Speaker Forum appearance has been postponed to Sept. 16, and Earvin “Magic” Johnson will now serve as Season Five’s final speaker on April 14 at LJVM Coliseum. Johnson had originally been scheduled as Season Five’s opening speaker!
👂 Overheard: In the Winston-Salem Eats Facebook group, Laura shared, “Y’all, we went to District 924 for the second time in a month yesterday. If you haven’t been, do NOT sleep on this place!” Recommended: the catfish nuggets and deviled eggs.
☕️ Coffee: Our Coffee & Tea Passes are more than halfway sold out! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a free drink of your choice at local spots like Be Kind Coffee Co. and Chill Nitro. Bonus: Chill Nitro just released their new spring drinks — they’re Bridgerton-themed!
️⛳️ Now Open: The 19th Hole at Tanglewood Park’s golf clubhouse is now open, featuring event spaces, catering, a restaurant, and a bar! The building’s golf pro shop opened in September 2025 after renovations began mid-spring 2024.
🏆 Award: Salem Bottleworks won the NAIOP NC Redevelopment Project of the Year! Jared Rogers and his team transformed the former Coca-Cola Bottling Plant into a mixed-use space home to Bobby Boy’s second location, Grandpa Joe’s Slaberia, and Noodle Ju’B — with more still to come.
️⚽️ Spring Sports
With warm weather incoming (hello, 70-degree days), this is the perfect time to join a local sports league and make new friends!
Photo courtesy of NC Fusion’s Facebook
NC Fusion Soccer | Coed teams | Games held on Thursdays at Truist Sports Park | Register by March 4
Winston-Salem Softball | Men’s and coed teams | Games held throughout the week at Washington Park, Hanes Hosiery, or Blum Park | Register by March 22
Winston-Salem Volleyball | Women’s and coed teams | Games held on various days at Polo Park or Miller Park | Register by April 5
SPONSORED
Upcoming Events
Pancake Jamboree - All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage for a cause. Don’t miss Twin City Kiwanis’ staple downtown event at the Benton Convention Center on March 13! Proceeds benefit local youth charities.
Alabama Concert - Play me some mountain music. Catch the Country Music Hall of Fame group Alabama at LJVM Coliseum on March 15!
Evening in the Atrium - Listen to original songs from Jean Bostic, Tiffany Thompson, and Kyshona while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on March 19!
💤 What time do you go to bed?
👀 Poll results: Are you excited for the time change this Sunday?
Yes - 63%
No - 37%
Adriana Z. shared, “It will be nice to get home from work, eat, and spend time outside in the daylight.”
🌀 The Wrap
🐔 Chick-fil-A’s Sweet Chili Lime Crunch sandwiches are only available in the Triad through this Saturday! Team member Jacob may or may not have already had it twice.
🍕 Guide of the Week: Pizza Places
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