This week’s big ol’ event calendar features everything from Bill Burr to ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
MAY 16
Greensboro Bound: May 16-19, downtown Greensboro. Welcomes an inclusive community of readers and writers for four days of 100% free literary programming. Author talks, workshops and children’s programming. Award-winning author, musician and screenwriter James McBride will speak at 6:30 p.m. May 16 at the Elliott University Center on UNCG’s campus. www.greensborobound.com.
Sensory Friendly Nights: 5-8 p.m., Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive. These nights are crafted to offer a welcoming and comfortable setting for those who may benefit from a less stimulating environment. [email protected].
Surry Arts Council Concerts: 7:30 p.m. multiple dates, May 16-31, Blackmon Amphitheatre, 231 Spring St., Mount Airy. $17 or $160 annual pass. May 16, Band of Oz; May 17, The Legacy Motown Revue; May 18, The Entertainers; May 23, The Main Event Band; May 24, Cassette Rewind; May 25, Cat5 Band; May 30, North Tower Band; and May 31, Castaways Band. www.surryarts.org.
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To Kill A Mockingbird: 7:30 p.m., also, 8 p.m. May 17-18, 2 p.m. May 18, 1 and 6:30 p.m. May 19, Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Broadway. Recommended for ages 12+. With Richard Thomas. TangerCenter.com or [email protected].
Beach Music 2024: 6 p.m., First National Bank Field, Greensboro. Gates open, 5:30 p.m. May 16: The Embers. May 30: Jim Quick & The Coastlines. June 13: Eric & The Chiltones. June 27: The Tams. No lawn chairs and no pets. Adults, $15; 18 and younger, $10; children 12 and younger, free. Must be accompanied by and ticketed adult 21+. www.downtowngreensboro.org.
MAY 17
Philharmonia of Greensboro: 7:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. Presenting Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, and Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde and Die Walküere. Free, donations welcome. 336-373-2547.
Stained Glass Playhouse — “Our Town”: May 17-19, 4401 Indiana Ave., Winston-Salem. $10-$20. stainedglassplayhouse.org.
Family Hike: 4-5:30 p.m., Nat Greene Trail, 5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro. Meet at the shelter in the Lake Brandt Marina parking lot. Register. Free. tinyurl.com/4524t4j6.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the Triad: 6 p.m., Creekside Park, Archdale. Luminaria ceremony, 9 p.m. www.relayforlife.org/triadnc or 336-575-6325.
Greek Festival: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 17-18 and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 19, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 435 Keating Drive, Winston-Salem. From dynamic dance performances and live music, to children’s activities and church tours — there’s something for every member of the family. $3.92, free admission to those 11 and younger. www.wsgreekfestival.com.
MAY 18
Henry Cho: 7:30 p.m., Willingham Theater, Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville. $35. “Edgy, but clean” humor. www.yadkinarts.org or 336-679-2941.
Bill Burr Live: 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, Winston-Salem. Starting at $38 plus fees. Doors open, 6:30 p.m. American comedian, actor, writer, producer and podcaster. ticketmaster.com.
Greensboro Bound Literary Festival: May 18, downtown Greensboro. www.greensborobound.com.
Journey to Brave Gala Games: 6-9 p.m., Boxcar Private Event Space, 120 W. Lewis St., Greensboro. Food and drinks, live auction, inspiring special guests, testimonials of impact. Benefits Kellin Foundation. 336-429-5600.
Pickin’ in the Park: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hagan-Stone Park, 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Road, Pleasant Garden. Free bluegrass festival. 336-687-3131 or www.highlonesomestrings.org.
Critical Hits – Writers Playing Video Games: 5 p.m., Van Dyke Performance Space, Greensboro Cultural Center. The event brings together four writers who game to discuss their contributions to “Critical Hits: Writer Playing Video Games”: The book’s editors Carmen Maria Machado and J. Robert Lennon with contributors Anders Monson and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. A discussion and celebration of this ubiquitous medium to consider its lasting impact on our culture and ourselves.
Greensboro Garden Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18-19, six private gardens and The Healing Garden at Wesley Long. $25. Tickets are on sale at these locations: A.B. Seed, Extra Ingredient, Fleet-Plummer, Guilford Garden Center, Plants & Answers — The Big Greenhouse and Randy McManus Design. 336-282-4940.
Fourteenth annual Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens — Sunset Hills: May 18-19, vintage homes throughout the neighborhood. Tour magazines with maps and house history will be available as part of the ticket price. $25-$30. Also, $125, patron pass — this ticket gets you a tour ticket and into the Tour Gala. The gala is a special cocktail event to showcase a unique private home in the neighborhood and to network with the tour sponsors. This years gala will be held in the private home called Edgewood. https://preservationgreensboro.org/events/.
Open House: 1-3 p.m. third Saturday of the month through October, Rural Hall Historic Train Depot and Railroad Museum, 8170 Depot St. Free. Donations appreciated. www.ruralhalldepot.org.
MAY 19
Hike: 2 p.m., Hike at the Piedmont Land Conservancy’s Caraway Creek Preserve at 829 Jerico Road in Asheboro with views of Mount Shepherd and Caraway Mountain. May also meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Farmers Market in downtown Asheboro, 134 S. Church St., to carpool. 336-963-2715.
Sunday Night Concert Series: 6 p.m., Bicentennial Park, 135 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. BlackWater Band. Free. Bring chairs. 336-610-2628 or downtownasheboro.com.
D.J. Green Book Signing: 2 p.m., Scuppernong Books, 304 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Green lived in Greensboro for 10 years and is celebrating her debut novel, “No More Empty Spaces.” Green is a geologist, so her book is infused with geological subjects. geologistwriter.com or 336-763-1919.
MAY 20
World Wrestling Entertainment — Monday Night Raw: 7:30 p.m., Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd. Starting at $22, plus applicable fees. www.greensborocoliseum.com.
MAY 21
Gate City New Horizons Jazz & Concert Bands: 6:30-8 p.m., Van Dyke Performance Space, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Free. Donations appreciated. 336-373-2489.
MAY 22
Romeo and Juliet — Triad International Ballet: 2 p.m. May 22, 7 p.m. May 23, Carolina Theatre Greensboro, 310 S. Greene St. Adults, $45; seniors and children, $25. A $5 processing fee and sales tax will be added to each ticket. carolinatheatre.com.
MAY 23
Thursdays at Seven Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 12, Sept. 26, West Elm Street, Graham. Free. May 23: The Holiday Band. June 27: Cat5. July 25: Blackwater. Aug. 22: Part Time Party Time Band. Sept. 12: The Mighty Saints of Soul. Sept. 26: The Mason Lovette Band. www.GrahamRecreationAndParks.com.
Surry Arts Council Concerts: 7:30 p.m. multiple dates, May 23-31, Blackmon Amphitheatre, 231 Spring St., Mount Airy. $17 or $160 annual pass. May 23, The Main Event Band; May 24, Cassette Rewind; May 25, Cat5 Band; May 30, North Tower Band; and May 31, Castaways Band. www.surryarts.org.
Big South Baseball Championship: May 23-25, Truist Point, 301 N. Elm St., High Point. The tournament will feature the top four teams in the conference with the winner getting an automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals. General admission tickets are priced at $11 for a one day pass when purchased in advance. tinyurl.com/bdd9n2a9.
MAY 24
Concerts: 7:30 p.m. May 24, 7 p.m. May 25, 7:30 p.m. June 29, 7:30 p.m. July 26, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 414 Deacon Blvd. Ticket prices vary by performance. May 24: Jeffrey Osborne with Keith Washington. May 25: Josh Turner with Graylen James. June 29: KEM with Envision. July 26: Mark Chesnutt with Presley Barker. Aug. 17: With headliner Jo Dee Messina. wsfairgrounds.com/event/fairgrounds-concert-series.
Gears and Guitars: multiple times, May 24-25, Bailey Park, 475 N. Patterson Ave. $0-$60. Watch or participate in one of the country’s most prestigious cycling events combined with free live music from various bands. www.winstonsalemcycling.com.
MAY 25
East Nash Grass: 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Music Center, milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. $20 in advance, $25 day of show, free for ages 12 and younger. Founding member Maddie Denton is a third generation fiddle player, who began playing at the age of 5. BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org.
Beech Mountain Resort — Summer Opening Day: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Beech Mountain Resort, 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain. Activities, concerts and more. 800-438-2093 or www.beechmountainresort.com.
Gardens and Flowers in the Historical Park: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. Take a turn around the garden and enjoy its sights and scents. Costumed interpreters will explain how early High Pointers used these herbs for a variety of purposes. 336-883-3022.
Downtown Cruise-in: 6-10 p.m., Randolph County Courthouse, 176 E. Salisbury St., Asheboro. Cars, cruising up and down Fayetteville Street, fellowship, food. With Grounded Elegance Car Club. www.facebook.com/groundedelegance/.
Cars & Coffee: 8-10 a.m. fourth Saturday of the month, through October, 1740 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Bring your family and your favorite vehicle. Dog friendly. Coffee and treats. Security with UNCG Police. https://www.facebook.com/thegeneralspeaks/
The Ultimate Family Day: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 630 Water Works Road, Reidsville. Free. $5 parking. Outdoor games, dress-up, treasure hunt, drawings, face painting and more. Prizes. www.ncvendorhub.com, 336-203-3301.
MAY 27
Memorial Day Ceremony: 10:40 a.m., Carolina Field of Honor, Kernersville. Color guard, Navy Band, special music, the laying of the wreath, taps and other commemorative activities to honor veterans. Bring seating to this rain or shine event. www.carolinafieldofhonor.org.
MAY 28
Salem Band Summer Concerts: 7:30 p.m. May 28, June 18, July 4, Aug. 6, Aug. 20 (rain date if needed), Salem Square in Old Salem, 649 S. Main St., Winston-Salem. Bring chairs. Free. May 28, Puppet Magic with 6:45 p.m. pre-concert music by the SB Brass Quintet and guests, Paperhand Puppet Intervention. [email protected].
MAY 30
Ricky Proehl Golf Classic: multiple times and locations, May 30-31. Benefits P.O.W.E.R. of Play Foundation. 336-665-5233 or proehlificpark.com.
Surry Arts Council Concerts: 7:30 p.m. multiple dates, May 30-31, Blackmon Amphitheatre, 231 Spring St., Mount Airy. $17 or $160 annual pass. May 30, North Tower Band; and May 31, Castaways Band. www.surryarts.org.
Beach Music 2024: 6 p.m., First National Bank Field, Greensboro. Gates open, 5:30 p.m. May 30: Jim Quick & The Coastlines. June 13: Eric & The Chiltones. June 27: The Tams. No lawn chairs and no pets. Adults, $15; 18 and younger, $10; children 12 and younger, free. Must be accompanied by and ticketed adult 21+. www.downtowngreensboro.org.
MAY 31
Friday Night Rock’n the Park: 6:30 p.m., Bicentennial Park, 135 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. On the Border (The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band) featuring opening act: Javier Batista, Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band. Free. Bring chairs. 336-610-2628 or downtownasheboro.com.
Free Arts Splash Concert: 6-8 p.m., Washington Terrace Park, 101 Gordon St., High Point. Sahara Reggae Band (Reggae). With the High Point Arts Council. 336-889-2787.
LOOKING AHEAD
Le Diner en Blanc: June 1, Greensboro. The venue will remain secret until the last minute. People can sign up for Phase 3 by visiting greensboro.dinerenblanc.com and clicking the Register tab. Guests must wear only white, bring a table, two white chairs and a white tablecloth and the only adult beverages available for purchase are wine and/or champagne.
Simkins Annual Golf Classic: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 7, Forest Oaks Country Club, 4600 Forest Oaks Drive, Greensboro. Fundraiser for the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. The cost is $125 through May 22 and $150 thereafter. tinyurl.com/dvjemb5h.
Peso Pluma: 8 p.m. June 12, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd. Mexican singer. LiveNation.com or www.citientertainment.com.
Mexican music superstar CHIQUIS: 8 p.m. June 15, Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Part of her North American tour, DIAMANTES TOUR, where the singer has tailored a brand new live experience full of her greatest hits for all her fans. Ticketmaster.com.
Steve Miller Band: 7 p.m. June 16, Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Tickets went on sale Feb. 23. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.com.
The Beach Boys bring their “Endless Summer Gold” tour: June 19, Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Tickets go on sale March 8. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.com.
FerxxoCalipsis Tour 2024: 8 p.m. June 21, Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd. Colombian musical phenomenon. Tickets went on sale Feb. 15. Ticketmaster.com.
Comedian Shane Gillis: 7 and 9:30 p.m. June 22, Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Tickets went on sale Feb. 23. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.com.
Jhené Aiko: June 22, Greensboro Coliseum. “The Magic Hour Tour” co-starring Coi Leray, Tink, Umi and Kiana Lede. www.jheneaiko.com.
Eastern Music Festival: June 22-July 27. Five weeks brimming with daily free and ticketed performances, featuring EMF’s faculty artists, emerging young musicians and esteemed guest soloists. Events will take place primarily at Guilford College’s Dana Auditorium, with a special performance at Appalachian State University in Boone. easternmusicfestival.org/tickets.
RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles: July 9, Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Tickets start at $29 and go on sale March 22 at 10 a.m. at TangerCenter.com.
Jamey Johnson: 7 p.m. July 30, Greensboro Coliseum Complex’s White Oak Amphitheatre. Country singer-songwriter. Ticketmaster.com.
Fuerza Regida: 8 p.m. Aug. 2, Greensboro Coliseum. Starting at $189. livenation.com.
“The Rocket Man Show” a tribute to Elton John: Aug. 9, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
Jason Aldean — Highway Desperado Tour: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Greensboro Coliseum. With special guests Chase Matthew, Austin Snell and Dee Jay Silver. Starting at $37.75, plus applicable fees. JasonAldean.com.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party returns to Greensboro Coliseum Sept. 7-8.
Mamma Mia!: Sept. 17-22, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
The Winston-Salem Symphony’s 2024-2025 Season Begins Sept. 21 with “Rhapsody in Blue”: RJ Reynolds Auditorium. Season subscriptions, which include the option to build packages with concerts of your choice, start at $84 and are now on sale. tinyurl.com/yc86ueke.
Carolina Cowboys Return to Greensboro Coliseum for 2024 PBR Camping World Team Series Homestand Sept. 20-22. Tickets start at $20, taxes and fees not included. Ticketmaster.com and PBR.com. The bull riding action for the 2024 PBR Camping World Team Series’ Cowboy Days at Greensboro Coliseum begins at 7:45 p.m. Sept. 20, 6:45 p.m. Sept. 21 and 1:45 p.m. Sept. 22.
& Juliet: Oct. 8-13, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
The Heart Royal Flush Tour: Oct. 16, Greensboro Coliseum. Presented by AEG Presents. Tickets go on sale April 5. The iconic rock band will be joined by special guest Cheap Trick. www.heart-music.com.
Hamilton: Dec. 26–Jan. 5, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
2025
MJ: Feb. 18-23, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
A Beautiful Noise — the Neil Diamond Musical: March 4-9, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
Back to the Future: The Musical: May 6-11, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
Some Like It Hot: June 24-29, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
Elf the Musical: Dec. 10-15, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
The Book of Mormon: April 18-20, Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.
Cornelius Muller Productions, a North Carolina-based film company dedicated to producing family films that inspire, uplift and entertain, has announced that its uplifting and inspiring film, “Making Him Famous,” is now available for screening on Amazon Prime, Vudu and Tubi. For information, visit www.makinghimfamous.com.
“The Reading Room: From Seuss to Geisel & Back Again” has opened at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. The exhibition features Kathy and Jim Griffel’s collection of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s drawings, paintings and sculptures and will be on view in the Atwell Gallery of the Museum through June 2.
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