A few handpicked happenings that might be under your radar (until now).

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Friday, August 7th

@ Downtown Arts District
>>6th, Trade & Liberty Streets
>> First Friday Gallery Hop!
Gallery Receptions, live artist demonstrations, music, theatre and dance. Streets are closed with parking available in surrounding lots. Food, beverages are available in Art District Restaurants.
(7pm – 10pm)

>>Slice of Summer Annual Tomato Tasting event 
Join Michael Hastings and Amy Dixon of the Winston-Salem Journal for the annual Slice of Summer Tomato Tasting. Free samples of dozens of different varieties of tomatoes from local growers and then cast a VOTE for your favorite one! Also, there will be some local restaurants on hand offering samples of their favorite tomato based recipes (while supplies last)…

@ a/perture
>>opening night for Woody Allen’s latest flick, Irrational Man, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone
check the site for a full weekend schedule

 

@ The Breathing Room
>> Candlelight Yoga 
(7pm – 8pm / every first Friday / drop-in rate: $13)

@ Reynolda House
>> Monkey On My Back, an intimate evening with Debbie Morgan {presented by The National Black Theater Festival}
(8pm)See full NBTF weekend schedule here
@ Ziggys
>>Slick Rick
(doors: 10pm)

 

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Saturday, August 8th

@ Old Salem
>>Cobblestone Market 
(9am – noon)

@ Dixie Classic Fairgrounds
>> Dixie Classic Farmers Market
(6am – 1pm)
>>13th Annual Tomato Salsa Contest:Tomato Salsa judging will begin at 9:30 am and winners will be announced at 10:00 am

@ Tanglewood Park
>> Tanglewood Park Farmers Market
(8:30am – noon)

@ New Winston Museum
>>MARV-tastic! The National Black Theatre Hall of Fame & Museum Preview Exhibit
(10am – 2pm)

@ SECCA
>> Mr. Joy {presented by The National Black Theater Festival}
showtimes: 3pm & 8pm

 

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Sunday, August 9th

@ Salem Lake
>> Often called the hidden diamond in the city of Winston-Salem, 365-acre Salem Lake is located minutes away from downtown Winston-Salem and offers a 7-mile trail featuring scenic view of the lake at all times. Voted 2015 best bike riding and best walking trails by the readers of Smittys Notes.