CALENDAR
May Calendar
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WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
SUNDAYS
BARRE CLASS. 10 a.m. Strengthen, tone and stretch your way into the week. Tickets: $10. Grandover Resort & Spa, 1000 Club Road, Greensboro. Info: grandoverresort.com.
SIT, SPEAK. 4:30–5:15 p.m. Megan Blake, The Pet Lifestyle Coach, provides great tips and real time practice as you learn to connect more deeply with your four-legged, best friend. Free. LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org/calendar.
KARAOKE & LINE DANCING. 4–7 p.m. Two of your fav activities merge for one evening of fun with DJ Energizer. Free. Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org/calendar.
TUESDAYS
PELVIC HEALTH YOGA. 8:30–9:30 a.m. This Vinyasa-style flow class works toward lengthening and strengthening the pelvic floor and surrounding muscles. Free, registration required and donations accepted. Triad Pelvic Health, 5574 Garden Village Way, Greensboro. Info: triadpelvichealth.com/classes.
YOGA IN THE PARK. Noon. Take a break with a power flow led by Greensboro Power Yoga. Free. LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org/calendar.
TRAILHEAD SWEAT SESH. 6–7 p.m. Throughout the month, sweat and flow to a variety of YMCA-led fitness classes, spaced out along various spots of the Downtown Greenway. Free. Info: downtowngreenway.org/event/spring-into-motion-free-fitness-classes-5.
WEDNESDAY
LIVE MUSIC. 6–9 p.m. Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn of AM rOdeO play covers and original music. Free. Print Works Bistro. 702 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Info: printworksbistro.com/gallery/music.
FAMILY NIGHT. 5–7 p.m. Enjoy an art-driven evening with family and friends in the studios. Free. GreenHill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.
MUSIC IN THE PARK. 6–8 p.m. Sip and snack at LeBauer Park while grooving to local and regional artists. Free. Lawn Service, 208 N. Davie St, Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org/calendar.
CHECK MATE. 7–9 p.m. The Greensboro Chess Club gathers weekly to play and study “The Royal Game on both a social and competitive level. Free. Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive, Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-news/city-calendar.
THURSDAY
JAZZ AT THE O.HENRY. 6–9 p.m. Sip vintage craft cocktails and snack on tapas while the O.Henry Trio performs with a different jazz vocalist each week. Free. O.Henry Hotel Social Lobby, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Info: ohenryhotel.com/o-henry-jazz.
WALK THIS WAY. 6 p.m. Put on your sneakers for a 2–4 mile social stroll or jog with the Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club, which is open to all ages and abilities. Free. LoFi Park, 500 N. Eugene St., Greensboro. Info: downtowngreenway.org/events.
EASY RIDERS. 6–8:30 p.m. All levels of cyclists are welcome to ride along on a guided 4-mile cruise around downtown. Free. Lawn Service, 208 N. Davie St, Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org/calendar.
THURSDAY & SATURDAYS
JAZZ AT THE O.HENRY. 6–9 p.m. Sip vintage craft cocktails and snack on tapas while the O.Henry Trio performs with a different jazz vocalist each week. Free. O.Henry Hotel Social Lobby, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Info: ohenryhotel.com/o-henry-jazz.
WALK THIS WAY. 6 p.m. Put on your sneakers for a 2–4 mile social stroll or jog with the Downtown Greenway Run & Walk Club, which is open to all ages and abilities. Free. LoFi Park, 500 N. Eugene St., Greensboro. Info: downtowngreenway.org/events.
EASY RIDERS. 6–8:30 p.m. All levels of cyclists are welcome to ride along on a guided 4-mile cruise around downtown. Free. Lawn Service, 208 N. Davie St, Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org/calendar.
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
KARAOKE & COCKTAILS. 8 p.m. until midnight, Thursdays; 9 p.m. until midnight, Saturdays. Courtney Chandler hosts a night of sipping and singing. Free. 19 & Timber Bar at Grandover Resort & Spa, 1000 Club Road, Greensboro. Info: grandoverresort.com.
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
LIVE MUSIC. 7–10 p.m. Enjoy drinks in the 1808 Lobby Bar while soaking up live music provided by local artists. Free. Grandover Resort & Spa, 1000 Club Road, Greensboro. Info: grandoverresort.com.
SATURDAYS
YOGA. 9:30 a.m. Don’t stay in bed when you could namaste in the spa studio. Tickets: $10. Grandover Resort & Spa, 1000 Club Road, Greensboro. Info: grandoverresort.com.
WATER AEROBICS. 10:30 a.m. Make a splash while getting a heart-pumping workout at an indoor pool. Tickets: $10. Grandover Resort & Spa, 1000 Club Road, Greensboro. Info: grandoverresort.com.
BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATION. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.
MAY EVENTS
May 01–31
SPACE ART. GreenHill Center for NC. Art’s latest exhibit, LEAP: Artists Imagine Outer Space, will be in orbit until June 29. Free. GreenHill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.
SIGHTINGS. In accompaniment with its LEAP exhibit, GreenHill Center for NC Art displays photographs and artworks relating to sightings of extraterrestrial life forms submitted by the local community. Open through June 7 and culminating with a first-prize winner selected by popular vote. Free. GreenHill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.
May 01–03
NEAPOLITAN MOVIE SERIES. Times vary. Get the scoop with three flavors of movies, three nights a week, including iconic films such as Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tickets: $8. In the Crown at the Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
May 01
NAME THAT BIRD. 5:30–7 p.m. The Piedmont Bird Club guides a leisurely stroll while teaching beginner bird identification. Free, registration required. Morehead Park Trailhead, 475 Spring Garden St., Greensboro. Info: downtowngreenway.org/events.
READING THE WORLD. 7–8 p.m. Discover contemporary authors’ works in translation, such as this month’s selection, Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck. Free. Online. Info: scuppernongbooks.com/event.
CONCERT OF CLASSICS. 7:30 p.m. The Titan Civic Band, comprised of GTCC students and faculty as well as members of the community, performs the music of Tchaikovsky, Holst, Wagner and Verdi. Tickets: $8+. Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S. Centennial St., High Point. Info: highpointarts.org.
May 02
CLASS CLOWNS. 7:30 p.m. The Bored Teacher Comedy Tour delivers a night of hilarious sketches performed by teachers with a sense of humor. Tickets: $35+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
May 03–05
THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Times vary. The hills of High Point are alive with the sound of this classic musical. Tickets: $22+. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Info: highpointtheatre.com/events.
May 03 & 04
ERICK HELLWIG. 8 p.m. Selected as “Best of Fest” in multiple comedy festivals, this funny guy takes the mic for a night of standup. Tickets: $15. The Idiot Box, 503 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: idiotboxers.com.
PASSALONG PLANTS. Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (9 a.m.– noon by appointment only), Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The Guilford County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to shop perennials, native plants, shade lovers, sun dwellers, shrubs, trees and a variety of other plants, plus gently used garden decor. BYO boxes. Free. Guilford County Agricultural Extension Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Info: go.ncsu.edu/passalong_plant_sale.
May 03
FIRST FRIDAY. 6–9 p.m. Head downtown for a night of live music and happenings stretching all the way from LeBauer Park and the Greensboro Cultural Center to the South End. Free. Downtown Greensboro. Info: downtowngreensboro.org/first-friday.
GREENHILL. 6–9 p.m. As part of First Friday, enjoy the traditional bluegrass vibes of the Glenwood Choppers, plus a cash bar and open studios in ArtQuest. Free. GreenHill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.
GREENSBORO COMEDY FESTIVAL. 8 p.m. A star-studded lineup of comedians, including Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Bill Bellamy, Tony Roberts and Drankin, delivers a night of laughs for everyone. Tickets: $59+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.
May 04 & 06
POETIC MUSIC. 8 p.m., Saturday & 7:30 p.m., Sunday. Enjoy a choral concert entitled “Music Should Be So Beautiful,” featuring compositions inspired by the words of poets such as Carl Sandburg, William Shakespeare, Charles Anthony Silvestri, Thomas Hood and Charles Bennett. Tickets: $5+. Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre, 4100 Well Spring Drive, Greensboro. Info: choralartscollective.com/events.
May 04
ROLLING ALONG. 9 a.m.–noon. Bike, trike, scoot or roller-skate your way along Wheels on the Greenway, a family-friendly event featuring interactive activities, safe cycling education and bicycle repair demonstrations. Free. Woven Works Park, E. Lindsay Street & N. Murrow Boulevard, Greensboro. Info: downtowngreenway.org/events.
BOOK RELEASE PARTY. 2–5 p.m. Celebrate local author Tim Swink’s latest novel, Where the Flowers Bloomed, with a party and signing featuring live music by Warren Bodle and Allen and MC Ogi Overman. Books will be available for purchase onsite from Scuppernong Books. Free. Oden Brewing Company, 802 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info:
odenbrewing.com/upcomingevents.
FORCED FUN. 8 a.m. Channel your inner Jedi and run to support Restoration Place Counseling in the annual Star Wars-themed May the Course Be With You 5K/10K or 1-mile walk. Registration: $22+. Lawndale Baptist Church, 3505 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro. Info: runsignup.com/Race/Info/NC/Greensboro/MayTheCourse.
ARTS UNBOUND. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Celebrate arts and culture with a drumming circle, Cambodian dancers, local vendors, art demonstrations and studio tours. Creative Aging Network-NC, 2400 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info: can-nc.org.
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Family Room Foster Care Resource Center invites one and all to join in the fun, including face painting, bounce houses, live music, food trucks and princesses. Free. LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro.Info: familyroomtriad.com/events.
DERBY DAY. 3 p.m. Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina invites you to a Kentucky Derby-themed afternoon, complete with live and silent auctions, “betting” at the Sportsbook, tasting stations and a bourbon bar featuring classic mint juleps, plus a hat contest, live stream of the Run for the Roses and unique wish surprises. Tickets: $200. Summerfield Farms, 3203 Pleasant Ridge Road, Summerfield. Info: wish.org/nc/kentucky-derby-classic.
GET THE LED OUT. 8 p.m. A celebration of “The Mighty Zep,” this cover band plays all of your favorite hits. Tickets: $39.50+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.
BRANDON LAKE. 7 p.m. The American Christian singer-songwriter brings his guitar to the stage for a night of praise and music. Tickets: $25+. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.
SHORT STORY SUMMER. 2–3:30 p.m. If you’re looking to improve your writing skills, the Library Learning Circle connects you with resources and other writers. Free. McGirt-Horton Branch Library, 2501 Phillips Ave., Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-news/city-calendar.
May 05
UNITE FESTIVAL. 1–4 p.m. U.N.I.T.E. (Understanding the Needs of Inclusion Takes Everyone) for an afternoon of family fun, including a DJ, fire truck, Kona Ice truck and face painting, plus live performances and lawn games. Free. LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: fsncc.org/unite-festival.
May 07
BLAZING SADDLES. 7 p.m. The Mel Brooks comic saga of cowboys and imbeciles hits the silver screen. Tickets: $8. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
May 08
INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE. 7 p.m. The BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble’s Journey: Reflections shares strength from the past and present through traditional music and dance. Tickets: $12.50+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
GET CREEPY. 8 p.m. In Flames performs with two special guests — Gatecreeper and Creeping Death. Tickets: $27.50+. Piedmont Hall, 2409 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.
May 09
GREENHILL GALA. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of GreenHill Center for NC Art at “A Celestial Evening,” featuring cocktails and eats, artists, entertainment, a live auction and a special art sale. Tickets: $250. GreenHill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.
STEEL PANTHER. 8 p.m. If you take your metal rock with a side of humor, this is the show for you, featuring guest Stitched Up Heart. Tickets: $22.50+. Piedmont Hall, 2409 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.
May 10–19
RUTHLESS. Times vary. In this dark musical comedy, 8-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything — including killing off the leading lady — to win the part in her school production. Tickets: $15. Congregational United Church of Christ, 400 W. Radiance Drive, Greensboro. Info: triadprideperformingarts.org.
FINDING NEMO JR. Times vary. Follow young clownfish Nemo as he gets lost in the great big sea and tries to find his way back to his father in this musical underwater adventure featuring humorous and lovable characters. Tickets: $15+. Starr Theatre, 520 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: ctgso.org.
May 10 & 11
CIRQUE DREAMS & ILLUSIONS. 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. This High Point Ballet production invites you into a dream universe of color and dance, where seeing is disbelieving. Tickets: $30+. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Info:
highpointtheatre.com/events.
May 10
IMMERSIVE ART. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Premiering at the previous night’s gala, Durham artist Robin Vuchnich’s immersive installation SHIFT pays tribute to the state of North Carolina in honor of GreenHill’s 50th anniversary. Free. Van Dyke Performance Space, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.
THE FOREIGN LANDERS. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of honest and moving storytelling through the folk and bluegrass music of this South Carolina Transatlantic group. Tickets: $15. In the Crown at the Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
AVATAR. 8 p.m. Not to be confused with the movie, this Swedish metal band hits the Gate City with guests Conquer Divide and Oxymorrons. Tickets: $27.50+. Piedmont Hall, 2409 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.
May 11–19
NC BLUES WEEK & FESTIVAL. Explore a variety of blues-themed events all week long culminating in a free festival of live music. Festival location: Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., Greensboro. For all other event updates and more info: piedmontblues.org/ncbluesweek.
May 11–12
CEMETERY STROLL. Times vary. Share your grave concerns in a walking tour, “The Plants and the Planted,” lead by Friends of Green Hill Cemetery. Tickets: $5, cash only; no reservations required. Green Hill Cemetery, Wharton Street, Greensboro. Info: friendsofgreenhillcemetery.org/tours.
May 11
ELM STREET RUNFEST. 7:45 a.m. Pound the pavement while taking a grand 10-mile tour of Greensboro’s central boulevard and surrounding neighborhoods to benefit TriadBeHeadStrong, a local charity supporting brain and spine tumor patients and providers. A 5K and 1-mile options are also available. Registration: $25+. LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/ElmStreet10.
SYMPHONY DIRECTOR CANDIDATE. 8 p.m. Accompanied by violinist Andrew Sords, Chelsea Tipton, the last of the candidates, throws down his baton as contender for Greensboro Symphony director. Tickets: $35+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: greensborosymphony.org/events/list.
CITY ENSEMBLE CONCERT. 7:30 p.m. The Choral Society of Greensboro presents “Song of Wisdom from Old Turtle” and Hayes’ “Requiem.” Free, donations accepted. Gail Brower Huggins Performance Center, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-news/city-calendar.
SACHET THIS WAY. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Drop in for a stroll around the historic herb garden and learn from costumed interpreters how to create your own sachet to take home. Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.
May 12
MODULAR SYNTH. 5–7 p.m. Grab a blanket, bring a friend and immerse yourself in a sonic experience by Modular on the Spot Greensboro, featuring synthesizer music. Free. LeBauer Park, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org/calendar.
NATE BARGATZE. 7 p.m. “The Nicest Man in Standup,” who has become a comedic sensation, hits the stage for a night of laughs. Tickets: $39.75+. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.
LADY TRAMAINE HAWKINS. 7 p.m. The gospel legend joins the Greensboro Symphony for a concert that transcends. Tickets: $35+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info:
greensborosymphony.org/events/list.
May 14–19
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Times vary. The theatrical adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel hits the stage. Tickets: $31+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.
May 14
SING, LIVE, BE! 7 p.m. The Greensboro Youth Chorus performs a jubilant singing finale to its season. Free. Van Dyke Performance Space, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: choralartscollective.com/events.
May 16–19
GREENSBORO BOUND. Times vary. The city’s annual literary festival returns with a fantastic lineup, including James McBride, author of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, Daniel Wallace and N.C. Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green. Free. Downtown Greensboro. Info: greensborobound.com/festival.
May 16
OPEN MIC. 6–7:30 p.m. Writers of all genres are invited to read from their original works for five minutes at “a very cool monthly open mic” held on the third Thursday of each month. Free. Scuppernong Books, 304 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: scuppernongbooks.com/event.
May 17
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM GALA. 7–10:30 p.m. Whisk yourself off to Neverland, aka the Miriam Brenner Children’s Museum, for an evening of pixie dust, live performances, culinary delights and spirits, and raffle prizes at the annual fundraising gala. Tickets: $300+/pair. Miriam Brenner Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., Greenboro. Info: mbcmuseum.com/donate/gala.
PHILHARMONIA. 7:30–9:30. As part of the City Ensemble Concerts, Philharmonia performs its final concert of the season. Free, donations accepted. Christ United Methodist Church, 410 Holden Road., Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-news/city-calendar.
MAGNOLIA BALL. 6:30–11 p.m. Dress in your formal best and enjoy an evening of elegance and whirlwind expeditions inspired by Around the World in 80 Days’ Phileas Fogg. Tickets: $285+. The Millennium Center, 101 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem. Info: piedmontopera.org/calendar.
ALBUM RELEASE. 8 p.m. Celebrate the release of Farewell Friend’s latest album live with a night of its folk, rock, blues and Americana vibes. Tickets: $15+. Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info:
flatirongso.com/events.
May 18–19
HISTORIC HOME TOUR. Celebrate National Preservation Month by strolling through a selection of vintage homes in Sunset Hills. Tickets: $25+. Sunset HIlls neighborhood, Greensboro. Info: preservationgreensboro.org/events.
GARDEN TOUR. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tour six private Greensboro gardens as well as the healing garden at Wesley Long Hospital. Tickets: $25, available for purchase at A. B. Seed, The Extra Ingredient, Fleet-Plummer, Randy McManus Designs, Guilford Garden Center and Plants & Answers: The Big Greenhouse. Info: thegreensborocouncilofgardenclubs.com.
May 18
DRAG QUEEN STORYTIME. 11 a.m.–noon. Enjoy an hour of “fun for everyone,” filled with stories, queens and crafts. Free. Scuppernong Books, 304 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: scuppernongbooks.com/event.
May 19
BLUEGRASS & BRUNCH. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Enjoy live bluegrass and folk music while munching tasty treats from vendors. Free. LeBauer Park, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org/calendar.
WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW. 7:30 p.m. Catch some of your favorite wrestling heroes, including 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble Winner Cody Rhodes, aka “The American Nightmare,” live in the ring. Tickets: $22+. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info:
greensborocoliseum.com/events.
May 21–31
ULTIMATE COMIC CHALLENGE. 8 p.m. Vote for your favorite comedian during round one of this annual competition, May 21–26, followed by the wild card round on May 31. Tickets: $10. The Idiot Box, 503 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: idiotboxers.com.
May 21
GATE CITY NEW HORIZONS. 6:30–8 p.m. This local jazz and concert bands performs as part of the City Ensemble Concerts. Free, donations accepted. Van Dyke Performance Space, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-news/city-calendar.
May 22 & 23
ROMEO & JULIET. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Triad International Ballet performs one of the most iconic love stories of all time. Tickets: $25+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
May 23
SPILLING THE TEA. 2–4 p.m. The Greensboro Newcomers Club invites you to sip with your pinkies out at its Spring Tea Party. Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. Info:
greensboronewcomersclub.com.
ABBY BRYANT. 8:30 p.m. Backed by The Echoes, the native North Carolina singer-songwriter performs an evening of vintage-inspired Americana tunes. Tickets: $15. Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info: flatirongso.com/events.
May 25
HISTORICAL GARDEN. 11 a.m.–4 p.m..Costumed interpreters will show you how early High Pointers used fresh-from-the-garden herbs for a variety of purposes. Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.
FLOWER WREATHS. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 10 a.m.–noon for sensory friendly. All ages are welcome to drop in and craft a flower-and-butterfly wreath to adorn your door. Free. Little Red Schoolhouse at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.
GOLD STAR CEREMONY. 1 p.m. A Gold Star Families By-Way Memorial marker, which honors those who have fallen as a way of offering hope and healing to families, is to be installed in Wrenn Miller Park. Free. Wrenn Miller Park, 101 Guilford Road, Jamestown. See more info on page 22.
May 29
TUNE IN & TUNE UP. 6–8 p.m. Celebrate National Bike Month while a DJ spins tracks as volunteer bike mechanics spin wheels and gears to tune up your bike. Free. LoFi Park, 500 N. Eugene St., Greensboro. Info: downtowngreenway.org/events.
May 31
BANDA MS. 8 p.m. The Mexican band formed just over 20 years ago serenades the crowd with its rancher as well as classic Mexican pop and rock hits. Tickets: $49+. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.
JAMIE MCLEAN BAND. 8:30 p.m. The band that blends New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, Delta blues and New York City swagger hits the stage for a night of lively guitar riffs and sultry vocals. Tickets: $15+. Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info: flatirongso.com/events. OH
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