Wed., Nov. 17
WINSTON-SALEM LIGHT PROJECT Downtown Winston-Salem; 336.287.7126; lightproject.org; 7 p.m.; FREE
The Winston-Salem Light Project is a massive artistic undertaking using the downtown cityscape as a canvas. Using light, images, video and more, UNC School of the Arts seniors invite us to re-imagine the district, its buildings, open spaces and streets.Thurs., Nov. 18
ULTIMATE HARRY POTTER PREMIERE PARTY Carousel Luxury Cinemas; 1305 Battleground Ave., Greensboro; 336.230.1732; www.CarouselBattleground.com; midnight; FREE with regular ticket Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One premieres tonight with a big party at the Carousel. The theater lobby will be transformed into Hogwarts and Diagon Alley, from the books series, and festivities include butter beer, a costume contest, games, prizes ad giveaways. A portion of the proceeds goes to Reading Connections, to help foster literacy in Guilford County.
Fri., Nov. 19
TROUT FISHING Lake Higgins Watershed Park, Greensboro; 336.373.3739; www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure; $1, $3.75/pound Beginning today, the Taylor Turner Hatchery Pond at Lake Higgins Watershed Park will be open for trout fi shing for anglers of all ages. No license is required. According to a city press release, “All fi sh caught must be weighed and kept. This is not a catch and release fi shing opportunity.” The season runs through March.
Sat., Nov. 20
NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY CARNIVAL Greensboro Children’s Museum; 220 N. Church St., Greensboro; 336.574.2898; www.gcmuseum.com; 10 a.m.; FREE Anyone interested in adopting a child should come out to the Greensboro Children’s Museum today to fi nd out more about sharing a family with a kid who needs one. The day includes workshops, lectures and seminars.
Sun., Nov. 21
TOY, HOBBY AND SPORTSCARD SHOW Greensboro Coliseum; www.greensborocoliseum.com; 10 a.m.; $6, kids FREE More than 180 dealers at 375 merch tables will showcase antique and modern toys, cards and collectibles all weekend long at the coliseum’s Toy, Hobby and Sportscard show. Bring your own wares and sell them for cash.
Mon., Nov. 22
BODIES REVEALED Natural Science Center of Greensboro; 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro; 336.288.3769; www.bodiesgreensboro.com; 9 a.m.; $21, $12 members The Bodies Revealed exhibit features dozens of actual human bodies and parts preserved through rubberization to reveal the inner workings of our muscular, nervous and vascular systems. It’s an astounding experience that, according to as press release, “will enlighten, empower and inspire.” It runs through March 6.
Tues., Nov. 23
FORSYTH AUDUBON SOCIETY CHAPTER MEETING Bethabara Park, Winston- Salem; 336.727.0734; www.forsythaudubon.org; 7 p.m.; FREE Ken Bridle, Stewardship Director for Piedmont Land Conservancy, updates the society on land preservation activities. Monthly meetings of Audubon Society of Forsyth County are free and open to the public
Wed., Nov. 24
RIDE FOR COURAGE POLAR BEAR TATTOO CAMPAIGN Tattoo Archive; 618 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem; 336.760.9983; www.gopolar.org; noon Tattoo Archive hosts the Ride For Courage polar bear tattoo fundraiser; top by and get your polar bear tattoo and 25 percent of the cost will go to Cancer Services — or get a free temporary tattoo to show your support. The fundraiser runs through Dec. 31.
