CALENDAR
June Calendar
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June HAPPENINGS
June 6 & 7
POCKET FULL OF POSIES.
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Stop and smell the roses. Then move along to the next house, where you might stop and smell the gardenias, as you make your way through the Greensboro Council of Garden Clubs’ annual garden tour. You’ll even get to peep around the yard of our founding editor, Jim Dodson. Stroll amongst the freshest of blooming flowers, shade plants, greenery and garden decor while picking up ideas to bring home to your backyard. With six private gardens on their tour, you’re sure to find a patch of posies that suits your fancy. Tickets: $25.00. Info: facebook.com/gcgcinc.
June 10, 17 & 24
COOL DRINKS, COOLER TUNES.
6–8 p.m.
Ease your way into the evening after work as you dance, unwind and have a good time at the Music in a Bottle concert series. Nothing screams “taking the edge off” more than a couple of cool beverages (a beer or iced coffee) and live music — local artists of course — to get you past hump day. So grab your comfy shoes and get ready to burn up the dance floor — OK, it’s a lawn. Best of all, it’s free. LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greensborodowntownparks.org.
June 12
WE’LL TOAST TO THAT.
7:30 p.m.
Groove back a half century with tunes that’ll make you want to boogie the night away. Toast’s The Best of Bread tour is hitting Greensboro and wants to take you on a journey through the ’70s lite-rock band’s biggest hits. Think “Make It With You” and “Everything I Own.” Charting Billboard’s Hot 100 a total of 13 times, Bread paved the way for lite-rock music and Toast aims to commemorate them. Better carbo-load — we recommend avocado toast — because you’re sure to find yourself on your feet, out of your seat and dancing to the beat. Tickets: $30+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.
June 13 & 14
WAVE YOUR WANDS.
7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
A wand, pointed hat and flowing cloak are all you need to make your night magical — oh, and maybe a ticket to this concert-and-movie in one. Experience the adventures of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on screen while the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra provides the soundtrack. With a wicked playlist and a cinematic peek into Hogwarts, it’s a bewitchingly spellbinding show fit for all wizards or muggles. Tickets: $42.35+. Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com.
June 13
GATHER ROUND’ THE STOOP.
11 a.m –6 p.m.
It turns out a porch can be used for more than holding plants and a good ol’ rocking chair — it can be used to bring people together. Dunleath Historic District invites you to its annual Porchfest, where music spills from the front stoop out into the streets. Enjoy porch performances, grab a bite from food vendors and soak in the community spirit amongst friends and neighbors. After all, the porch is where the heart is — or however the saying goes. Free. Dunleath Historic District, Summit Avenue and Yanceyville Street, Greensboro. Info: dunleath.org/porchfest-attending.
BEST OF 48 HOURS.
7 p.m.
Lights, camera, action! Greensboro filmmakers take center stage at The Best of 48 Hours Film Project screenings. This Oscar-style event will showcase the short films these fired-up filmmakers produced for the 48-hour film project competition. So, come dressed to the nines — or in your daily ’fit — and celebrate those who make small but mighty movies and do it all at lightning speed. Tickets: $15. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com.
EARLY AMERICAN EARTHENWARE.
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
There’s nothing quite like a day spent with your hands in clay. Discover the art of pottery and explore how clay was used in early America at High Point Museum’s Historic Park. You can’t spell “earth” without “art,” but spinning it into art isn’t as simple as that. By the end, you’ll feel like a true pro among your peers. And the best part? You’ll get hands-on experience creating your very own piece of functional pottery to take home. Seize the clay! Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.
CHECKMATE.
9–11 a.m.
Spend your morning with kings, queens and knights. Hop your way downtown where you’ll learn how to play chess. This beginner-friendly class will teach the basic rules and strategies of chess for those who are up for the chess challenge. You’ll get a real, close-up experience, where every legend starts as a beginner. And who knows? You might just discover you’re a pawn with potential. Go ahead and make your move. Cairn’s Course, 501 Guilford Ave., Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov/departments/creative-greensboro.
June 18–21
A CULTURAL CELEBRATION.
Grab your pals for a multiday celebration of Black culture at the fifth annual Juneteenth GSO Fest. This festival commemorates the federal holiday of Juneteenth by immersing and educating audiences through poetry, performance, live music, vendors, food trucks and even a 5K.
On Thursday, June 18, put your best foot forward at the high-energy Kickoff Celebration, where dance and art battles set the tone for the weekend. Then, on Friday, June 19, the Juneteenth Soulebration takes center stage. Support local vendors and sway to live music in an “all are welcome” atmosphere. Next, stretch your legs before hitting the ground running at the Juneteenth Freedom Forward 5k and Family Fest on Saturday, June 20. Fuel up with some sweet and savory street eats and dance the night away while the bands play. Wrap up your weekend on Sunday, June 21, with a brunch and panel discussion offering a space to connect, reflect and converse with community leaders while munching on a mid-morning meal. Festival: Free; Brunch: $65+. Festival: Downtown Greensboro & Piedmont Triad Farmers Market; brunch: DreamSpace. Info: juneteenthgsofestival.com.
June 20
RHYTHM OF THE SOLSTICE.
2–10 p.m.
How are you taking advantage of the longest day of the year? Spend it outdoors as the Greensboro Summer Solstice Festival welcomes all whimsical fairies and festival-lovers to attend its annual celebration of diversity, community and feminine spirits. Intended to spark creativity and unite communities, this festival is filled with delicious food, rhythmic drum circles and local artisans. And just when you thought it couldn’t get more fired up, cap the night off with a finale showcasing LED hoopers and awe-inspiring fire spinners. Entry fee: $10; children 12 and under, free. The Greensboro Arboretum & Lindley Park, 3299 Starmount Drive, Greensboro. Info: greensborosummersolstice.org.
June 21
CHICAGO. 7 p.m.
Want to end your weekend on a high note? Chicago has a solution to that — and no, we’re not talking about the Windy City. Chicago, the first American rock band to chart 40 albums in six consecutive decades, rolls into Greensboro for a little “Saturday in the Park” on a Sunday. Watch these legends live in concert as they rock the mic, drums and guitar. Pro tip: Take Dad out for a Father’s Day he won’t forget. Tickets: $30+. Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com.
June 13–27
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
Times vary.
Piedmont Shakespeare Company, a nonprofit that performs free, original Shakespeare plays, invites you to enjoy its production of the Bard’s lively romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Set in the aftermath of war, soldiers return home and re-enter a world of love and uncertainty — only to find themselves in a tale as merry as the day is long. This play explores themes of romance, loss and connection while keeping you on your toes with its witty banter. Free, reservations recommended. Locations vary throughout the Triad. Info: piedmontshakes.org.
June 28
COMIN’ UP LAVENDER.
4:30–6:30 p.m.
There’s nothing that tickles your nose more than garden-fresh lavender and the Downtown Greenway has plenty to share. Learn about the history of this delicate herb and its sweet — yet, minty — flavor profile, and craft a beautiful keepsake to take home while supplies last. Whether you love the taste or like to indulge in the soothing smell, we think you’ll enjoy plucking a few sprigs for your next coffee or lemonade, which will be on hand for you to try. Free. Freedom Cornerstone, 750 Plott St., Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov/departments/creative-greensboro.
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