Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

Happy Wednesday, Smarties. It’s that day of the week again. Time to make plans for the weekend, and there is a lot to choose from too! One of the coolest things I just found out about, thanks to Allison T with Triad Smarty Pants, is Summer Kids Flicks at the Grand Theatre on University Pkwy in W-S. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am you can enjoy movies with the kids for just $3 a ticket! And that price includes a free box of popcorn and a kid-size soda! For a full listing of movies, click here!

Another loyal Smarty reader from Burlington sent us a great list of events happening in her area of the Triad. If you live close to Burlington, be sure to check out the events below including Summer Fundays for Kids which is happening tomorrow at Thataways Youth Center in the Homebuilder Shelter from 7:30 am to 6 pm for kids ages 4 -12. Entertainment includes crafts, movies, organized games, and much more. Cost for the public is $21/day or if you’re enrolled in the BRPD Afterschool program it’s just $16/day. You can call 222-5072 for more info.

You gotta love summer with all the festivals happening around our area. For the complete list of events this weekend, read on!

School’s Out Beach Blast: Preteen Night Out!
Thataways Youth Center
Friday, June 12 from 6 pm - 8 am
Preteens can come out to have a great time dancing to the latest music and meeting other preteens. There will also be special surprises throughout the night to celebrate the summertime. Stay all night for our lock-in and have fun with movies, arts & crafts, games, & tons more! Snack & breakfast included with lock-in! For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 222-5134.$4 per person, or stay all night for $15 per person. First 50 kids will receive a luau lei!

Peter Pan
Friday and Saturday at 8 pm
West Side Civic Theatre, 116 Lowes Food Drive #239, Lewisville
West Side Civic Theatre presents the musical tale of the classic characters Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Captain Hook. Performances are in outdoors. Phone: 336-945-6209.

Stuart Little
Friday, June 12 at 7:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm and 4:30 pm
Weaver Academy Theatre,300 S. Spring St., GSO.
Phone: 336-373-2728.
Greensboro Children's Theatre presents the musical based on the classic children's tale, "Stuart Little." $7.

Parents’ Night Out at From Art to Zebras
Friday, June 12 from 6 - 9 pm
From Art to Zebras, 3700 N. Main St. Suite 111, HP
Parents, drop your kids off with us and enjoy a night out! We’ll have a pajama party and watch the movie, "Bedtime Stories," eat pizza and s'mores, do crafts and more. Registration required. Call for price information. Phone: 336-454-2091.

Texas Pete Twin City Rib Fest
Thursday 5 p.m.-midnight; Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight; and Sunday noon-7 p.m.
Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, W-S
It’s a springtime tradition in Winston-Salem and the 5th Texas Pete Twin City Rib Fest will feature live music, food and especially, ribs! A special area for more kids’ activities has been added this year. Adults, $6; children 12 and under, free. Phone: 336-707-9188.

Mack Fest Fitness Challenge
Saturday, June 13
Lake Mackintosh, Burlington
Fun Run Registration: 7:30 am - 8:15 am
5K and 10K Registration: 7:30 am - 8:45 am
One Mile Fun Run: 8:30 am
5K and 10K: 9:00 am
Awards Ceremony: 30 minutes after 10K
For all ages
Entry fee: Free - $30, depending on run
For further information contact John Ruddy, Race Director, at 222-5030.

Family Movie Night
Saturday, June 13 at 7 pm
Thataways Youth Center, Burlington
Each month we invite families to come enjoy a movie on our big screen. Enjoy yummy concessions including warm popcorn and candy favorites. All you need to bring are comfy seats or blankets. Family Movie Nights are held the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please call 222-5134 for upcoming movies and ratings. All Ages. Admission: Free, small cost for games and concessions. June Movie - Paul Blart: Mall Cop - Rated PG

Royalty Princess Tea Party!
Saturday, June 13 at 1 pm
Enrichment Center, 1006 S.Marshall Street, Winston Salem
Here Ye! Hear Ye! The Queen cordially invites all Princess of all ages to a Fabulous Royalty Tea Party! The Princess will arrive dressed in Princess attire. Red Carpet Treatment will be provided. Pictures will be taken. You will be seated after your arrival and assigned to one of the Queen's tables. A short etiquette session will be held to inform Princess the proper way to sit,eat,drink,and talk. Our guest will be entertained by a special entertainer who will be using special Hula Hoops that glow!And Cheerleaders will perform! You're invited to bring your Hoops to perform with her. A fashion show and nail service will be provided for glamor time. (If you like,you may bring lip gloss). The Princess will become Queens and will be presented with a personalized certificate. Additional pictures will be taken and they will be entered into the Hall of Royalty! Cost:$10.00 covers 1 child and 1 adult each additional child $5.00 Cost: Adults $10.00 *Portion goes to Charity*. Call 995-7661 for more information.

Blacksmithing Demonstration
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP.
Come watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. Free. Phone: 336-885-1859.

Summer on Trade
Saturday, June 13 from 7 - 10 pm
Corner 6th and Trade streets in The Arts District, W-S
The best street party in the Triad is back for its 10th year celebration. Each Saturday night this summer, plan to come to Downtown's Arts District for an eclectic mix of live music, delicious festival food and beverages and dancing in the streets. Fun for the entire family! Free. Phone: 336-354-1500.

The Third Annual Jazz Fest
Saturday, June 13 from 2 - 9 pm
Festival Park, 200 N. Davie St., GSO
Featured musicians for this event include the classic salsa & latin sounds of West End Mambo, nationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter Joe Robinson, the infamous Scott Adair Band, The Triad Youth Jazz Society and Urban Jazz headliner Bob Baldwin.” Proceeds benefit the Triad Youth Jazz Society. $10 advance/$15 at door; students, $7.

Sunset Rhythms Concert Series - Concert this Sunday!
Historic Depot, City Park, Willowbrook Park, & North Park, Burlington
Fridays and Sundays now through August 16 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Sunset Rhythms outdoor concert series is a great way to spend an evening downtown or in one of our beautiful parks enjoying a wide variety of musical formats. This program gives local talent around the surrounding area a chance to perform in a comfortable setting and allows spectators to enjoy a picnic if they so desire. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Paramount Theater, Thataways Youth Center, or the Mayco Bigelow Community Center. For more information, please call 229-3148. All ages welcome. Admission is free.

Flag Day Fun: A Fun Fourth Festival Fundraising Party!
Sunday, June 14 from 5:30 - 7 pm
Hamburger Square Park, S. Elm St., GSO
Music by Warren Bodle & Allen from 4-5 p.m. and Holy Ghost Tent Revival. $5.

Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park
Sunday, June 14
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Bring the family and a picnic dinner and enjoy music featuring the Piedmont Youth Jazz Orchestra at 6 p.m. and Greensboro Big Band at 7:15 p.m. Free. Phone: 336-373-2373.

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Don't forget to register for a FREE 1/2 day slot at one of Sawtooth's summer art camps! You must first be a Triad Smarty Pants newsletter subscriber, and then you can click here to register. For more information on this give-away, visit our post about Sawtooth's summer camps. Last day to register for this give-away is Friday, June 12, and the winner will be announced on Monday, June 15. Good luck Smarties!

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