Thursday, July 23, 2026
👋 Happy Thursday! Here's what's happening around Winston-Salem this week.
📰 The Local Rundown
The International Black Theatre Festival kicks off this week in Winston-Salem, bringing together theater companies from around the world for performances and workshops.
Robert Grier, a retired sergeant and one of the original eight firefighters who integrated the Winston-Salem Fire Department, has died at the age of 104.
Krispy Kreme will sell a limited edition blueberry glazed doughnut from July 23 to 26, perfect for fans of this unique flavor.
Weekend rain is expected, which could help improve the smoky haze that has affected air quality in the Carolinas.
Starting in August, Greensboro will block parts of South Elm Street to create a new pedestrian plaza. This change will promote foot traffic and enhance local businesses.
| Thu, Jul 23 | Greensboro Grasshoppers at Winston-Salem Dash Winston Salem Dash |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Pickleball Little Creek Park |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Greensboro Grasshoppers at Winston-Salem Dash Winston Salem Dash |
| Sat, Jul 25 | Greensboro Grasshoppers at Winston-Salem Dash Winston Salem Dash |
| Fri, Jul 31 | Catfish Pier Tournament Salem Lake Park |
Winston-Salem, NC
Thu, Jul 23 🌧️ 74° 70° Heavy rain | Fri, Jul 24 🌦️ 73° 64° Light drizzle | Sat, Jul 25 🌦️ 87° 68° Drizzle | Sun, Jul 26 🌧️ 92° 67° Light rain | Mon, Jul 27 🌦️ 94° 72° Rain showers |
📅 On the Calendar
| Thu, Jul 23 | Sit & Get Fit Georgia E. Taylor Neighborhood Center |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Pinochle Brown and Douglas Neighborhood Center |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Shear Madness Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Vintage Astronaut Weekly Residency at Easy Tiger Beer Garden Easy Tiger Beer Garden |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Blacklight Idols | Tommy Jackson & Josh Casstevens Gas Hill Drinking Room |
| Fri, Jul 24 | Park Hangs: Kenny Wavinson Bailey Park |
The Winston-Salem Pulse