Triad Rundown: 8/17-8/23/26

Your Weekly Rundown!

Summer in the Triad is hitting its crescendo! Whether you're looking to catch a legendary farewell concert, cheer on cross-county baseball rivalries, or unwind with outdoor cinema and community festivals, North Carolina’s heartland is buzzing with energy this week. 

Pack your schedule with our handpicked lineup of the top events happening from Greensboro to Winston-Salem and High Point! 

Midweek Heat: Top 5 Events (Monday – Thursday)

1.       Introduction to Wood Turning – Tea Light Candle Holder

·         📍 Location: Community Makerspace, Greensboro 

·         🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday, August 19 @ 4:00 PM 

This hands-on workshop hosted at Forge Greensboro: Community Makerspace guides participants through basic lathe techniques to craft a custom wooden tea light holder.

2.       Screening of The Big Lebowski

·         📍 Location: Carolina Theatre of Greensboro

·         🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday, August 19 @ 7:00 PM

Catch a special classic film screening of The Big Lebowski at The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro.

3.      Art in the Park

·         📍 Location: LeBauer Park @ Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc

·         🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, Aug 20 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Enjoy an outdoor creative session, free community event suited for all age groups. Casual outdoor setting in the heart of downtown Greensboro, with Supplies provided for guided seasonal art projects.

4.       7 Over Seventy Awards Luncheon

·         📍 Location: Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, Winston-Salem

·         🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, August 20 @ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Celebrating outstanding regional seniors making a difference in the Triad community. This annual event is honoring impactful community leaders over 70. Is great networking opportunity with local leaders and supporters.

5.      4th Annual Wayne Shorter Birthday Celebration

·         📍 Location: Carolina Theatre of Greensboro

·         🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, August 21 @ 7:30 PM

Saxophonist Chad Eby brings a collection of NC’s finest jazz performers to The Crown at Carolina Theatre for his 4th Annual Wayne Shorter Birthday Celebration! They will explore a cross section of Shorter’s most compelling compositions dating from the 1950s through the 2000s.

 Weekend Vibes: Top 3 Events (Friday – Sunday)

1.       Float Your Boat Seafood Dinner

·         📍 Location: Summerfield Farms, Summerfield

·         🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, August 21 @ 7:00 PM

Enjoy an evening of fresh seafood and scenic rural farm surroundings. With a multi-course seafood dinner served outdoors on the grounds. Farm-to-table atmosphere with local drink pairings, and a picturesque barn and pasture scenery ideal for an evening out.

2.       Family Fun Day & Blacksmith Demonstration

·         📍 Location: High Point Museum, High Point

·         🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, August 22 @ 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Live blacksmithing demonstrations in an authentic 19th-century forge. Historic yard games, sidewalk chalk, and family-friendly activities. Free admission with access to historical park buildings and exhibits.

3.       Wes Collins & Jaimee Harris Live

·         📍 Location: Flat Iron, Greensboro

·         🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, August 22 @ 3:00 PM

Catch an intimate afternoon song-swap concert showcasing award-winning folk and Americana singer-songwriters, Wes Collins & Jaimee Harris. With acoustic, story-driven performance setting. Located in downtown Greensboro's lively nightlife district.