RECORD & CD COLLECTOR SHOW
Guilford Convention Center, Interstate 40/Business 85 at East Lee Street, Greensboro, 10 a.m., FREE every day something cool. by David McGee Go to yesweekly.com for a full listing of happenings around the triad. For all the music collectors and lovers of vintage tunes out there, this is where you’ll be able to connect with those hard-to-find CDs, LPs, 45s, music memorabilia and more. No need to worry about a lack of variety in music genres being represented either since everyone is invited to bring their own collection to buy, trade or sell. So if a ukulele/harpsichord/cowbell combination is what you have been missing, chances are it’s here.
Wed., Nov 18
PICNIC BY WILLIAM INGE
UNC School of the Arts; 1533 S. Main St., Winston- Salem; 336.721.1945; www. uncsa.edu/performances; 8 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors and students In this play directed by Laura Henry, Hal is a young, attractive man who comes to small-town Kansas in the ’50s and shakes things up when he starts working next door to two sisters. The struggle over his love and attention turns the whole town topsy-turvy, questioning their beliefs and what they know about life and love. There goes the neighborhood.
Thurs., Nov 19
THE POP QUIZ The Garage; 110 W. 7th St., Winston-Salem; 336.777.1127; www.thegarage. ws; 9:30 p.m.; FREE Think you have what it takes to answer 40 general knowledge, random information and pop-culture related questions all while facing off against other prize-hungry teams? Then this is where you want to be! Sponsored by Ed McKay’s and hosted by Tony and Amanda to keep things moving in the fun direction, come have some suds and stretch your spongy, gray matter.
Fri., Nov 20
BEST OF BROADWAY PRESENTS RAIN; A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Greensboro Coliseum Complex; 1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro; 336.373.7400; www.greensborocoliseum. com; $39.50-$56.50; 8 p.m. This Beatles tribute extravaganza brings the performance regarded as the next best thing to the Beatles themselves. There will be the hits from the earliest days straight through Abbey Road. Look forward to a mind-blowing multidimensional theatrical event where you can hear and see the music in all its psychedelic glory. Bring some extra money for souvenirs and memorabilia so you’ll remember being there.
Sun., Nov. 22
MILEY CYRUS IN CONCERT Greensboro Coliseum Complex; 1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro; 336.373.7400; www.greensborocoliseum. com; $39.50-$79.50; 7 p.m. Sixteen-year old sensation Miley Cyrus will be joined by special guest Metro Station for a night of rockand pop-music bliss. With a big stage setup and lots of costume changes, this teenager is going to thrill the little girl in everyone. If you happen to have a youngun’ then I’m sure you already heard this, but they want to go.
Mon., Nov. 23
EXTREME DEEP: MISSION TO THE ABYSS Natural Science Center of Greensboro; 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro; 336.288.3769; www.natsci.org; 10 a.m.; $8 adults, $7 children and seniors This traveling exhibit, open through early January, goes under the ocean where you will encounter and explore shipwrecks, deep sea creatures and landforms at the very thinnest spots on earth’s crust. The exhibit emphasizes the role geology, history, biology and chemistry play in making discoveries at extreme depths and with a ton of hands-on stuff to do like flying a rover over Titanic’s deck and maneuver robotic arms, the learning takes a backseat to fun on this one.
Tues., Nov 24
WEST COAST SWING BEGINNER’S CLASS Thirsty’s 2; 119 N. Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro; 336.451.4441; 8:30 p.m.; $10 For a fun way to pass the terrible Tuesdays and gain some skills — because you gotta have skills — come over to Thirsty’s and start learning some moves that are sure to impress. Designed for beginner’s but fun for everyone, get there early to make ensure your spot and remember to wear something you can move in.
Wed., Nov 25
6TH & VINE’S THANKSGIVING EVE BASH 6th & Vine; 209 W. 6th St., Winston- Salem; 336.725.5577; www.6thandvine.com; 6 p.m.; FREE In order to properly enjoy a festive holiday like Thanksgiving, it is important to go out and mingle with all the other turkeys the night before the glut begins. At this bash they’ll have DJ SK playing and mixing all the unstoppable hits of the ’80s. To keep everyone happy pilgrims food and drink specials are going on all day, so get in the spirit and practice your gobble.
