We’re in the dog days of summer, where the days are hot and the shows are hotter. Let’s jump right into the real cool concert festivals going down around North Carolina in August. yesweekly.com/music/dog-daze…

The 75th-anniversary screening of Sunset Boulevard will be presented at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, and 7 p.m. Monday at all three theaters. yesweekly.com/film/sunset-bo…

The Carolina Classic Fair is offering advance tickets this Friday, August 1 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, August 3 at midnight, through an exclusive online only flash sale. The Fair will take place in Winston-Salem from October 3–12. All admission tickets will be $3 (regular price $10),

Looking for something to watch this weekend? Check out Mark Burger's review of "The Home." yesweekly.com/film/a-home-fo…

Chow Down with John Batchelor at Empanada Grill, with a menu featuring Chicken, Beef, Cheese & Vegetable Empanadas, Fried Plantain & more! yesweekly.com/chow-down-with…

Columnist Jim Longworth talks scammers. Check it out in this week's "Longworth at Large." yesweekly.com/opinion/scamme…

Currently working with burlap and other unique textiles while planning his third solo fashion show, clothing designer and maker Anwar Alston Jr. spoke with YES! Weekly about his career trajectory and future plans. yesweekly.com/news/clothing-…

Keith Henning is really cooking! The chef has just added The Gathering Table Market and Bistro to his growing list of restaurants, which include two Black Powder Smokehouse locations, Black Powder Catering in High Point and the former Miller’s Market in Jamestown (now Kindred

In May, long-time Little Theatre of Winston-Salem veterans Jim McKeny and Mark March unleashed “Poe on the Rocks,” billed as “A Drunken Poe Experience,” at Joyner’s Bar in Winston-Salem. yesweekly.com/news/a-second-…

Visit High Point is proud to announce the debut of Savor High Point: Around the World in a Bite, a brand-new international food, drink, and cultural festival taking place on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at the Mendenhall Transportation Terminal in Downtown High Point.

Looking for something to watch this weekend? Check out Mark Burger's review of "She Rides Shotgun." yesweekly.com/film/she-rides…

Chow Down with John Batchelor at Ay Mi Madre Latin Grill, with a menu featuring Fajitas, Tacos de Birria, Fried Yucca, Monfongo, Chicharron de Pollo & more! yesweekly.com/foodanddrink/c…

The Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Concert Series features the best in bluegrass, delta blues, and country swing with upcoming performances by: Sister Sadie, Aug. 16; Paul Thorn, Aug. 23; and Del McCoury Band, Aug. 30. Check out the full Summer Concert Series line-up at

In its 7th year, the Home Is Distant Shores Film Festival celebrates the lives and experiences of immigrants and refugees who have embarked on journeys to new lands, showcasing their compelling stories through captivating films and artwork. This special edition, the first in

Columnist Jim Longworth talks about Andy Huggins. Check it out in this week's "Longworth at Large." yesweekly.com/opinion/andy-h…

The High Point Arts Council has a new leader at the helm. One who is eager to get started and elevate the city’s presence among the arts in the Triad. Catena Bergevin is the new executive director for the local arts organization. yesweekly.com/business/takin…

At the Greensboro City Council August 4 meeting, District 1’s Sharon Hightower asked to view police body-cam video of a May 14 traffic stop, in which an officer aimed his firearm at two young Black men and shouted “get out before I f-cking shoot you!” yesweekly.com/council-member…

Creative Greensboro presents “The Soular Flares at the Hyers,” an immersive music experience, as part of the group’s residency at the Stephen D. Hyers Theatre from Aug. 18 through Sept. 13. yesweekly.com/music/creative…

This Friday, the RiverRun International Film Festival International Film Festival’s “RiverRun Retro” series will present a free screening of the award-winning 2009 romantic comedy (500) Days of Summer at Foothills Tasting Room, 3800 Kimwell Drive, Winston-Salem. yesweekly.com/film/riverrun-…

Looking for something to watch this weekend? Check out Mark Burger's review of "Shaman." yesweekly.com/film/possessio…