July 6th: First Friday Gallery Hop!
The downtown Arts District comes alive the first Friday of every month with a celebration of arts and culture. Each Gallery Hop features a mix of music, demonstrations, new exhibitions, and extended gallery hours. Free. Trade and Liberty streets (click here).
July 4-28th: Children’s Museum Events
Summer is in full swing at the Winston-Salem Children’s Museum with a handful of special happenings. July events include a patriotic Red, White, and Blue Party (July 4), a princess-themed Pinkalicious Party (July 21), and a pirate-themed Shipwreck Shindig (July 28). 390 S. Liberty St. For more on these and other events, call 336-723-9111 or go to http://www.childrensmuseumofws.org/
July 7th: Raylen’s Full Moon Festival
5–9 p.m. Food from Full Moon Oyster Bar and music from the Vagabound Saints Society highlight this annual event, RayLen’s only night-time festival of the year. $10 includes parking, a glass of wine, and a souvenir glass. Picnics, lawn chairs, and flip-flops welcomed. RayLen Vineyards, 3577 Highway 158, Mocksville. 336-998-3100 http://www.raylenvineyards.com/
July 7-28th: Summer on Trade
7–10 p.m. The Downtown Arts District comes alive each Saturday this summer with the best rock, roots, and country acts in the region. July acts include Kelly & the Cowboys (July 7), Vagabond Saints Society playing CCR (July 14), Envision (July 21), and the bo-stevens (July 28). Free!! http://www.dwsp.org/music
July 13th: Starlight Movie Night
8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs out to Shallowford Square in Lewisville for a free movie under the stars. July’s movie will be Steven Spielberg’s 2011 animated hit The Adventures of Tintin. Concessions are available. 6550 Shallowford Rd. 336-945-5558 http://www.lewisvillenc.net/
July 20th and 27th: Downtown Jazz
6–9 p.m. This summertime staple in Corpening Plaza features great jazz music on Friday nights. July performers include Urban Jazz Coalition (July 20) and Winston All-Stars (July 27). Food and drink vendors will also be on hand. http://www.dwsp.org/music
July 21st: Beat the Heat 5K
6:30 p.m. This annual nighttime race was recently named the No. 1 “Under the Radar” race in the South by Running Journal magazine. In addition to a 5K, it includes a one-mile family fun run. BB&T Football Field, 499 Deacon Blvd. For info on registration fees, dates, and times, call 336-722-8477 or visit http://www.twincitytc.org/
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