📅 Mark Your Calendar
Check out April’s top events, including music and film festivals, massive vendor markets, and the annual Earth Day Fair!
Music & Entertainment
Phuzz Phest | April 9-11 | Various downtown venues | Returning after a 10-year hiatus, this music festival features 40+ acts spanning rock, folk, electronic, jazz, soul, and more!
Outdoor Movies | Watch classic movies under the stars! Innovation Quarter presents “Top Gun” on April 10 in Bailey Park, and the Dash screens “The Sandlot” on April 24 at Truist Stadium. Both are free to attend!
RiverRun International Film Festival | April 17-25 | Various WS and GSO venues | 170+ films in under 10 days. Watch documentaries, feature films, and animated shorts at this Academy Award-qualifying festival!
Interactive
The Go-To Dinner Club | April 9 | Various restaurants | We’re taking this offline. Get paired with 5 fellow readers of “The Go-To” and connect over dinner at a local restaurant.
Maya Angelou Garden Party | April 12 | Bailey Park | Celebrate the legacy of local poet Dr. Maya Angelou with poetry reading, spoken word performances, music, and lawn games!
Piedmont Earth Day Fair | April 18 | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds | Celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly vendors, sustainability demonstrations, and activities for kids!
Shopping
Southern Charm at the Farm | April 11 | Farmington Dragway | Shop from 200+ vendors at one of the Triad’s largest vendor markets!
Spring Vintage Market | April 18 | Körner’s Folly | Discover handmade items, vintage clothing, vintage jewelry, and locally produced goods. Pair your shopping trip with a tour of the historic home!
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🗓 Events
Thursday, April 2
Sunset Salutations - Unwind with a free yoga session led by Lotus Yoga Academy in Bailey Park. Bring a mat! 6 PM
Botanical Easter Eggs - Dye eggs using flowers, leaves, and herbs at The Porch! Supplies provided. Free to attend; reservation required. 6 PM
Friday, April 3 (Good Friday)
Comedy Show - The lineup and venue? Top secret. Don’t Tell Comedy emails you the location the morning of the show! 8 PM
Bloom Bar - Make a bouquet and receive a free skin consultation at Bella + James Children’s Boutique! 10 AM – 2 PM
Mahjong - Dot, crack, bam. Join an open play session with Camel City Mahjong at Radar Brewing! 4 PM
Movie & Drinks - Watch the French classic, “La Piscine,” at a/perture! Each ticket comes with a can of locally produced On Holiday sparkling wine. 6 PM
Saturday, April 4
Vintage Market - Discover vintage finds from 20+ vendors at Incendiary Brewing. It’s the market’s 2nd anniversary! 12–5 PM
Eggstravaganza - Search for eggs, take photos with the Easter bunny, and enjoy drink specials at Be Kind Coffee Co.! 10 AM – 4 PM
Cars & Coffee - Admire classic Euro and Japanese cars at West Salem Public House every 1st Saturday! Free to attend. 9–11 AM
Card Show - Calling all collectors. Find sports cards, comics, Funko Pops, and more from 180+ vendors at Truist Stadium! 9 AM – 4 PM
CraftHalf Races & Block Party - One of Winston-Salem’s premier races! Even if you’re not running, you can still enjoy live music and craft beer from 13 breweries at the 4th Street block party! 8 AM
⚾ Take me out to the ball game. Dash Baseball is back next Tuesday, April 7! Get ready for:
🌭 New daily promos like $1 Hot Dogs on Tuesdays and Kids Eat Free Wednesdays
⛳️ Themed games like Night for Vets (veterans and their families attend for free) and Golf Night with a glow in the dark golf course
🆓 Free parking in all Dash off-site lots
Don't miss this season’s first homestand (Tuesday-Sunday, April 7-12) — grab your tickets today!*
🗞 Other News
🏆 Leadership: Cheers to Todd Hall! A true leader and WFU alumnus, Hall has been inducted into the Junior Achievement of the Triad’s Business Leaders Hall of Fame for innovative leadership, championing financial literacy and fostering a culture of giving through the creation of the Truliant Foundation.*
🏆 Awards: Vote for your favorite spots in The Go-To Winston-Salem Reader’s Choice Awards! The voting round ends tomorrow at 8 PM, and we’ll announce the winners in next Monday’s newsletter.
🌯 Now Open: California Burritos Express & Bar opened at 2021 Griffith Road, the former home of Luna Playa! Stop by for build-your-own burritos, street-style tacos, birria pizza, breakfast, and more.
💌 Coming Soon: Athena Stationery & Cafe opens in the former Camel City Goods space (1004 Brookstown Ave) this May, offering DIY card supplies alongside coffee and baked goods!
🏠 Housing: The city broke ground on phases 2 and 3 of The Choice Neighborhood Initiative, which will add 114 mixed-income homes in the Cleveland Avenue neighborhood. Construction is expected to finish in 2027. (WFDD)
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All four - 4%
Three - 13%
Two - 31%
One - 23%
Zero - 29%
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Upcoming Events
Kaleideum After Dark - Time travel to the ‘70s! Roller skate, groove to disco beats, make flower crowns, and create a tie-dye shirt at this 21+ event on April 11!
Evening in the Atrium - Get lost in the smooth sound of Freeport Jazz while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on April 16. Free to attend.
🌀 The Wrap
️🚀 Watch tomorrow’s historic Artemis II launch live at The Observatory, downtown’s newest cocktail lounge!
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