Sat., Apr 24
TASTE FAIR Deep Roots Market; 3728 Spring Garden St., Greensboro; 336.292.9216;
Don't miss this free community celebration featuring live music, freshly prepared natural foods, samples of wellness products and activities for the family. Come learn more about holistic and organic products and local farmers and businesses. Get a chair massage by a local massage therapist of have your dog bathed at the dog wash. Kids can get their faces painted and learn about recycling and compost. John Doe and the Runners will perform Live. Deep Roots Market is Greensboro's only community-owned grocery store, and is a source for local, narual, organic, and allergy-free foods in the triad.
Wed., April 21
21 9TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS Millennium Center; 101 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem; 336.723.3700; www.mcenterevents.com; 11 a.m.; $25 to $30
Presented by Texas Pete Sauces, it’s the 9th annual Empty Bowls lunch. Come out and feed your soul! For a donation of $25 in adavance or $30 at the door, guests will enjoy a soup lunch, complete with salad, fresh bread, dessert and a drink, and get to choose a handcrafted pottery bowl designed by area artists. This fundraising event lasts until 2 p.m., so drop in at any time. Live music provided by One String Over. There will also be a silent auction. Proceeds support the Second Harvest Food Bank’s food distruibution program and childhood hunger programs. For more information on the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC visit www.hungernwnc.org.
Thurs., April 22
EARTH DAY Greensboro Children’s Museum; 220 N. Church St., Greensboro; 336.574.2898; www.gcmuseum.com; 9 a.m.; $6
Today is Earth Day! From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Greensboro Children’s Museum will hold fun, earth-friendly activities. Children can do crafts with recycled materials, enjoy story time about the Earth and plant their own seeds. In the afternoon children can bring their favorite tricycle or bicycle for the Re”cycle”ing parade that they’ll decorate with recycled materials. At 4:30 p.m. Center City Park will hold their own Earth Day celebration emceed by WFMY meteorologist Leigh Brock. There will be music, food, drinks, art, crafts and lots of fun. Earth Day is intended as an opportunity for all of Greensboro to come together and renew our commitment to creating a sustainable future for our city. For more information go to www.sustainablegreensboro.org.
Fri., April 23
FAST LANE Rider’s in the Country; 5701 Randleman Road, Randleman; 336.674.5111; www.ridersinthecountry.net; 10 p.m.; $5 to $10
Fast Lane will be performing at Rider’s in the Country tonight and Saturday. They are a five-member band based in Southside, Va. that has been around since 1989. They specialize in Top 40 and current hot hits, rock n’ roll and dance/ funk, mixed with an occasional country tune. Their ultimate goal is that each member of the audience enjoy themselves to the fullest. The show is $5 for members and $10 for non-members and guests. Make sure you check them out tonight, tomorrow or both!
Sun., April 25
6TH ANNUAL CODE RED Center City Park; 200 N. Elm St., Greensboro; 336.272.1222; www.centercitypark.org; 1:30 p.m.; FREE
Led by the NC A&T’s Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., CODE RED is a day that focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles. There will be food, fun and games for children and adults to enjoy. This event is free! Information about health issues that affect the community will also be provided to participants throughout the day. Other activities include performances by Rankin Middle and Smith High school students, the A&T Gospel Choir, the Couture Dance Team and other Greek organizations from campus.
Mon., April 26
MEN’S ONLY BEGINNER SALSA WORKSHOP Fabio Camara Studios; 2007 Yanceyville St., Greensboro; 336.235.0767; www.worlddanceexchange.com; 7:30 p.m.; $18 to $25
Back by popular demand! It’s World Dance Exchange’s Men’s only beginner salsa dancing workshop. This two-hour class will cover the core basics of salsa with an emphasis on leading techniques to get you dancing better than ever. Space is limited for quality instruction so get your tickets now! $18 in advance and $25 at the door. World Dance Exchange is a nonprofi t organization that celebrates and promotes the diversity of dance and its origins within the community.
Tues., April 27
UNCSA PERCUSSION ENSEM BLE PERFORMANCE UNC School of the Arts; 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem; 336.770.3399; www.uncsa.edu; 7:30 p.m. FREE
John R. Beck will lead the student percussion ensembles in a one-night only performance in the Watson Chamber Music Hall on the UNCSA campus. He is a member of the artist-faculty at the school and a percussionist with the Winston-Salem and Greensboro symphony orchestra. You won’t want to miss this entertaining concert of emerging artists since it will be the last percussion ensemble concert of the school year.
Wed., April 28
PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE Brown Building Theatre at UNCG; 402 Tate St., Greensboro; 336.334.4849; www.boxoffice.uncg.edu; 7 p.m. $7 to $15
UNCG Theatre presents Steve Martin’s comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile. It’s a surrealist play featuring the characters of Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso who meet at a bar called the Lapin Agile (Nimble Rabbit) in Paris. Taking place in 1904, not long before Einstein publishes his theory of relativity and Picasso paints the famous “Les Demoiselles d’Avingnon,” the two engage in a lengthy debate about the value of genius and talent. This student production includes Matt Palmer as “Einstein” & Thomas Mendolia as “Picasso.
