Gate City Guide - August 4

Summer Film Festival (7:00 PM) - Classics still showing at Carolina Theatre. This week’s Music Monday is The Wiz.

Retro Rewind: Notting Hill (7:00 PM) – Watch this classic beloved rom-com on the big screen at Golden Ticket Cinemas.

Drew Kiddoo and The Blackouts (9:30 PM) – Walker’s Bar welcomes back this high-energy local rock band.

Cone Health Social Hour (12:00 PM) FREE – Meet doctors, experts, and the community for this free recurring social hour event at the Cone Health MedCenter.

Collective Soul (6:00 PM) – Alt-rock legends hit White Oak Amphitheatre for a night of nostalgic jams. Reminder: It’s a cashless venue

Japanese Wine Dinner (6:00 PM) – 1808 Craft & Vine hosts a curated five-course pairing experience blending Japanese cuisine with selected wines.

Fall Into Fitness (6:00 PM) FREE – New fitness series led by YMCA instructors on the Downtown Greenway. This week it’s at Morehead Park Trailhead. More to come!

National Night Out Pool Party (6:00 PM) FREE – Hosted by The Gardens at Anthony House Apartments. Connect with first responders while cooling off poolside.

West Coast Swing (6:45 PM) – Join the Greensboro Westies for a 4-week mini-series to learn the official International Rally choreography. Includes warm-up, lessons, and social dancing. $10 drop-in.

Summer Film Festival (7:00 PM) - Tuesday is for Hitchcock: Vertigo.

Game Night at George's Garage (7:00 PM) – Join the fun at George’s Garage with trivia, Beat Shazaam, and more interactive games every Tuesday night.

Toy Story 4 – Carolina Kids Club (9:00 AM) – A perfect midweek treat for kids and families at Carolina Theatre.

Juke Joint at The Historic Magnolia (6:00 PM) – Celebrate the musical legacy of the Magnolia House with a lively weekly jam session at 442 Gorrell Street featuring regional talent.

Summer Film Festival (7:00 PM) - Wednesday is for sports: A League of Their Own"

The Moon Unit & Instant Alter (8:00 PM) - Catch these jazz fusion bands at Flat Iron for a midweek pick me up.

Lobster Dogs (5:00 PM) – Yall really like this food truck! I still need to try it. Grab buttery lobster rolls and stuffed avocados at Grapes and Grains Tavern.

Yoga, Mind, and Body Classes (6:00 PM) FREE – Another chance to get active: outdoor yoga led by YMCA instructors. No registration required. Show up and stretch!

Summer Film Festival (7:00 PM) - Thursday is for made in NC: Nights in Rodanthe

Intro to Slow Balboa (7:00 PM) – One of you asked for more dance events. Here you go: learn the smooth moves of Slow Balboa in this two-part beginner-friendly class at First Moravian Church.

Night Paddles (8:00 PM) – TBH I’m surprised there’s still spots available for this event as the past few were full. Click now to paddle under the stars at Lake Brandt. BYO kayak or rent one.

Dear Sister (8:00 PM) – Staple and favorite rock band returns to Joymongers for their First Thursday show. Grab a drink and enjoy the summer vibes.

Chrishawn Darby & Chicken Greese (8:30 PM) - Flat Iron will host a special tribute night to the artist D’Angelo and the 25th year anniversary of his Voodoo album.

Shrek the Musical Jr. (6:00 PM) – Join young performers for a charming and hilarious performance of Shrek Jr. at this family-friendly musical event.

Family Fun Day: Luau (6:30 PM) – Enjoy limbo, bingo, music, and more at this tropical-themed evening of fun for all ages at the Lewis Rec Center.

Dirty Secrets (7:30 PM) – Rock out to pop-punk and alt-pop covers with Dirty Secrets at Uptown Charlie’s.

Grateful Dub – Roots of Creation (8:00 PM) – A reggae-dub tribute to the Grateful Dead featuring Roots of Creation.

Blue Ember Trio (8:00 PM) – The Blue Ember Trio returns to Sawmill II for a night of lively local music and good vibes.

Stereo Doll (8:00 PM) – Rock the rooftop with Stereo Doll at One Thirteen. Haven’t been to this rooftop scene…is it cool?

Blue Bambooza (8:00 PM) – Live music under the stars returns at Natty Greene’s with crowd-pleasing tunes and local beer.

Legendz Tribute Band (8:00 PM) – Hear your favorite classics performed live by the Legendz Tribute Band at Springers.

Blue Cactus with Fancy Gap (8:30 PM) – Enjoy alt-country, psychedelic rock, and honky-tonk vibes from Blue Cactus and Fancy Gap at Flat Iron.

Youth Rowing Open House (9:00 AM) FREE - Rowing class by NC Rowing Center that teaches the basics on land and water at Lake Higgins.

Walk With A Doc (9:00 AM) FREE - Join a health talk and group walk with a doctor at Jaycee Park. Great for all fitness levels!

APC 33rd Anniversary Birthday Bash (10:00 AM) FREE – Bring your pets and celebrate 33 years of All Pets Considered with games, raffles, and giveaways at their High Point Road location.

Hot Diggity Dog & Fresh Pie Sale (10:00 AM) - $3 pies, $2 hot dogs, $1 fun! Come for the food, stay for the fellowship—preorder pies at 336-897-5978.

Soak Up Summer – Charm Necklace Bar (11:00 AM) - Build your own charm necklace from 150+ charms, sip bubbly, and shop local handmade jewelry at Bijoux.

Composting for Sustainable Gardens (11:00 AM) FREE – Learn how to turn food and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost in this one-hour beginners class at Guilford Garden Center (Lawndale).

Back to School Day - Colonial Style (11:00 AM) FREE - Kids’ games, crafts, code-breaking, and dancing at this colonial history celebration Guilford Courthouse park.

Pop-Up Workout (12:00 PM) FREE - 50-minute bodyweight workout followed by cider at Bull City Ciderworks.

Meet an Author Day at Central Library (1:00 PM) FREE – Meet NC authors and poets, attend writing workshops, and enjoy readings. Free booksigning and talks included!

Little League Legends: Bluford Blues (2:00 PM) FREE – Celebrate the history of the legendary Bluford Blues team who made local sports history at the Greensboro History Musuem.

Music in the Park (6:00 PM) FREE - Oak Ridge Park continues its summer series: Alek Ottaway Band headlines and Wise Man Brewing & Oak Ridge Craft and Vine host the beer garden.

Ocean Sleeper (7:00 PM) - Crank it Loud and Legacy Concerts present Ocean Sleeper with GARZI at Hangar 1819. Heavy music, all ages.

Big Fur with Fescue (8:00 PM) - Psychedelic Southern rock meets folk and bluegrass at this genre-blending show at Flat Iron.

Mariachi Vargas & Julio Preciado (8:00 PM) – Experience a powerful evening of traditional Mexican music from world-renowned Mariachi Vargas and Julio Preciado at Tanger Center.

Nameless Drifters (8:00 PM) - First full set from Nameless Drifters at Grapes and Grains. Grab a whiskey, enjoy live music, and hit up the food truck.

The Snozzberries x Dr. Bacon (9:00 PM) Asheville’s wildest collide: psychedelic fusion meets funk-grass in a genre-bending, high-energy concert at Ziggy’s.

GSO Silent Book Club (12:00 PM) FREE - A quiet club for people who love to read. No pressure to talk. Bring a book and read.

Dave Moran (4:00 PM) - Sip to live acoustic music at 1808 Craft & Vine for a perfect Sunday wind-down with wine.

MUSEP (6:00 PM) FREE - Family-friendly outdoor concert with food trucks at Barber Park. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy free live music from Soultriii.