Relish Calendar

Giving

DEFEATING HOMELESSNESS SOCIAL: City Council members Robbie Perkins, Derwin Montgomery, and James Taylor will discuss ideas to end homelessness. Sponsored by the Piedmont Real Estate Council. 6-8 p.m. today, Piedmont Club, 19th floor of BB&T Financial Center, 200 W. Second St. Catina DeLay, 478-2305; cd@whartongladden.com.

THINK PINK GOLF TOURNAMENT: Proceeds benefit the Kay W. Pitts Think Pink Fund for mammography for the underserved and those without insurance. 12:30 p.m. June 3, Oak Valley Golf Club, Advance. $260 a foursome. www.kwpthinkpink.com, 682-8713.

PARANORMAL WEEKEND: Ghost hunt and conference on scientific aspects of paranormal investigation. Sponsored by the Korner's Folly Foundation. Proceeds benefit the Folly preservation fund. 6:30-10:30 p.m. June 3, 2:30-11 p.m. June 4, Korner's Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. $25 for June 3, $40 for June 4. www.kornersfolly.org, 996-7922.

CHICKEN BARBECUE: Meals to eat on site or to take away. $8. Proceeds benefit Church ministries. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4, Marvin United Methodist Church, 4401 Indiana Ave. 661-4949.

WINE, BID AND BOOGIE: Wine tasting by the Germanton Winery, live music by the Martha Bassett Band, and live and silent auctions of art by regional and national artists. Proceeds benefit the Stokes County Arts Council. $15 and $20, free for children 12 and younger. 2:30-6:30 p.m. June 4, on the banks of Town Fork Creek at Germanton Gallery and Winery, off Friendship Road, Germanton. 593-8159, www.stokesarts.org.

Theater

"A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE": A musical starring Lisa Dames; 6 p.m. today through Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday; The Barn Dinner Theater, 120 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro. Reservations required. $40 and $45; $20 and $22.50 for children 12 and younger. www.barndinner.com, 292-2211, (800) 668-1764.

"MEETING OF MINDS, SHOW 1": Interviews with historically important figures including Theodore Roosevelt, Cleopatra, and Thomas Paine. 7 p.m. today, Alleghany Senior Citizens Center, 85 E. Whitehead St., Sparta; 7 p.m. Friday, Alleghany Public Library, 122 N. Main St., Sparta. Presented by the Alleghany Community Theatre Readers Theatre. Free. www.alleghanycommunitytheatre.com; Dudley Carpenter, 372-7901.

"THE GLASS MENAGERIE": The drama by Tennessee Williams; 7:30 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. Presented by Festival Stage of Winston-Salem. $20-$35. 747-1414, www.RhodesArtsCenter.org.

"DISCO INFERNO": A play by Justin Sepple, with music by various 1970s recording artists; 8 p.m. today through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Theatre Alliance playhouse, 1047 Northwest Blvd. Presented by Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance. $12-$16. www.wstheatrealliance.org, (800) 838-3006.

"THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST": A comedy by Oscar Wilde; 7:30 p.m. June 2 and 6, Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. Presented by the Roundabout Theatre Company live on Broadway in HD by satellite. $18, $15 for students. 747-1414, www.roundabouttheatre.org/broadway/theimportanceofbeingearnest/index.htm.

"AN EVENING WITH FATHER TIM": A staged reading by Stephen Ware of passages from Jan Karon's Mitford novel series; 7:30 p.m. June 2 through 4, Hayes Center, Blowing Rock. The June 3 show will include an interview with Jan Karon. Part of the "Return to Mitford" celebration. $25-$60. www.hayescenter.org, (828) 295-9627.

"DUCK HUNTER SHOOTS ANGEL": A comedy by Mitch Albom; 7 p.m. June 3, 8 p.m. June 4 and June 9 through 11, 2 p.m. June 5 and 12; The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. Presented by Twin City Stage. $22, $20 for seniors, $18 and $10 for students. 725-4001, www.TwinCityStage.com.

Music

CRAIG WOOLARD BAND: 6 p.m. today, Mendenhall Transportation Terminal, downtown High Point. $5; food and beverages available for purchase. 887-3001.

THE EMBERS: 7:30 p.m. today, Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. $10, free for Surry Arts Council season-pass holders. www.surryarts.org, 786-7998.

LITTLE JOHN'S MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL: Starring Dailey & Vincent, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, the Lonesome River Band, Grass Cats, Fine Blue Line, and others. $20-$75, free for children younger than 12 accompanied by an adult. today through Saturday, Cane Creek Campground, 1256 Longest Acre Road, Snow Camp. 376-8324, www.littlejohnsmountainmusic.com.

ROYCE'S MUSIC JAM: Open to musicians of all ages. 6-11 p.m. Friday, Moratock Park, Danbury. Free. 593-8159, www.stokesarts.org.

THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. $10, free for Surry Arts Council season-pass holders. www.surryarts.org, 786-7998.

OLE TIME FIDDLER'S & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Live music, cloggers, workshops, storytellers. Starring The Cockman Family, Laura Boosinger & Friends, the Trantham Family, and others. $50, $25 for ages 10-15. Friday through Sunday, Fiddlers Grove Campground, 1819 W. Memorial Highway, Union Grove. (828) 478-3735, www.fiddlersgrove.com.

PICKIN' AT PRIDDY'S: Starring Travis Frye and Blue Mountain and others. 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Priddy's General Store, 2121 Sheppard Mill, Danbury. Free.593-8786, www.priddysgeneralstore.com.

THE STONEMANS: 3 p.m. Saturday, Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, Va. (276) 236-5309, www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

DAN PAISLEY & THE SOUTHERN GRASS: 5 p.m. Saturday, Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, Va. (276) 236-5309, www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

ERIC & THE CHILL TONES: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. $10, free for Surry Arts Council season-pass holders. www.surryarts.org, 786-7998.

TRAVIS FRYE & BLUE MOUNTAIN: 1 p.m. Sunday, Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, Va. Free. (276) 236-5309, www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

THE CROOKED ROAD RAMBLERS: 2 p.m. Sunday, Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, Va. Free. (276) 236-5309, www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

ROOTS OF AMERICAN MUSIC (HOW HILLBILLIES HELPED INVENT IT): Starring Cheick Hamala Diabete, Mick Moloney, Joey Abarta, Dale Jett, and others. Free. 3 p.m. Sunday, Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, Va. (276) 236-5309, www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS: Cajun music to dance to. First concert in the Music in the Gardens series. $15, free for children 12 and younger. 7 p.m. June 1, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University, Durham. www.dukeperformances.org, (919) 684-4444.

BETHABARA CONCERT BAND: 7-9 p.m. June 2, Central Park, King. Free. 593-8159, www.stokesarts.org.

POP-MUSIC PUB QUIZ: Hosts Tony and Amanda will present questions to teams of players. Free. 9:30 p.m. June 2, The Garage, 110 W. Seventh St. 777-1127, www.the-garage.ws.

LEGENDS OF BEACH: 7:30 p.m. June 3, Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. $10, free for Surry Arts Council season-pass holders. www.surryarts.org, 786-7998.

"WOODY GUTHRIE NOW!": A musical impersonation starring Bill McIlwain. Sponsored by Fiddle & Bow. 8 p.m. June 3, Community Arts Café, Commerce Plaza, 411 W. Fourth St. $10, $8 for members. 414-1699, www.fiddleandbow.org.

DRUMMING WORKSHOPS WITH ISSAM HOUSHAN: Participants can choose from "Getting to Know Middle Eastern Instruments" (9-10:30 a.m.), "Taking Your Tabla Skills to the Next Level" (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), and "Dancing to Middle Eastern Rhythms" (1:30-4 p.m). $45-$130. June 4, Edwards Building, The Children's Home, 1001 Reynolda Road. Paula Stump, 777-1077; www.shimmies-r-us.com.

BLUES IN THE BLUE RIDGE: Starring Nat Reese, Phil Wiggins, and Emily Spencer. 7 p.m. June 4, Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, Va. $10. (276) 236-5309, www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

SMILEFEST 2011: Starring JJ Grey & Mofro.$100-$275. June 4, Jomeokee Campground, 1140 Paces Place Road, Pinnacle. (800) 594-8499, www.smilefest.com.

WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY BAND: 6:30 p.m. June 5, Miller Park amphitheater, 400 Leisure Lane. Free. Robert Clark, 993-2325.

THE BEACH BOYS: The Sleeping Booty Band will open. 7 p.m. June 5, White Oak Amphitheatre, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. $23-$75. www.ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000.

Film

THIRD-YEAR-STUDENT FILMS: Short films by students at the UNC School of the Arts School of Filmmaking. 7 and 8 p.m. today, ACE Exhibition Complex, UNC School of the Arts. $5. 721-1945, www.uncsa.edu.

"IF WE ARE LISTENING": A collaborative film by The Enrichment Center and students at the UNC School of the Arts School of Filmmaking. The evening will include live music by The Enrichment Center Percussion Ensemble, a panel discussion, and a reception. Free. 7 p.m. today, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Drive. 777-0076, ext. 209; www.enrichmentarc.org.

"JAWS": Steven Spielberg's 1975 film, shown in 35 mm. $5. 7:30 p.m. today, Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. 333-2605, www.carolinatheatre.com.

FOURTH-YEAR-STUDENT FILMS: Short films by graduating students at the UNC School of the Arts School of Filmmaking. 3, 6, 8, and 9 p.m. Friday, ACE Exhibition Complex, UNC School of the Arts. $5. 721-1945, www.uncsa.edu.

SMART GROWTH VS. URBAN SPRAWL: Short films on sprawl along with "Retrofitting Suburbia," by Ellen Dunham-Jones. The guest speakers will be Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines, Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn, Kelly Bennett of the City County Planning Board, and Russ Dubois of Creative Corridors Coalition. Free; donations accepted. 7-9:30 p.m. June 2, Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Drive. Cynthia Silber, 642-4361 or (201) 638-1640.

"CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND – THE DIRECTOR'S CUT": Steven Spielberg's 1980 film, shown in 35 mm. $5. 7:30 p.m. June 2, Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. 333-2605, www.carolinatheatre.com.

"SIDEWAYS": Starring Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church. Part of the Salute! The North Carolina Wine Celebration. 10 and 10:30 p.m. June 3, Aperture Cinema, 311 W. Fourth St. $8.50, $6.50 with Salute! ticket. 722-8148, www.aperturecinema.com.

Literary

PIEDMONT SLAM: Open-mike session, followed by the competition. The featured artists will be members of Dysfunctional Poets, a youth poetry group. $5, free for those younger than 18. 8 p.m. today, Krankies Coffee, 211 E. Third St. 692-0588, www.piedmontslam.org.

EMILY HERRING WILSON: Wilson will give a talk on "The Good Life in Hard Times," the story of gardener Elizabeth Lawrence and her journey as a garden writer. Sponsored by Winston-Salem Writers. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. June 1, Forsyth County Public Library, 660 W. Fifth St. 473-8777, www.wswriters.org.

TROLLEY TOURS OF "MITFORD": A guided look at sites that seem to figure in Jan Karon's Mitford novels. Part of the "Return to Mitford" celebration. Reservations required. $15 and $18. Various times, June 2 through 4, Blowing Rock. (828) 295-7851.

JAN KARON LECTURE: The author of the Mitford novels will discuss "My Writing Life." Reservations required. $30-$50. 10 a.m. June 3 and 4, Hayes Center, Blowing Rock. (828) 295-9627.

LUNCHEON WITH JAN KARON: The menu will be taken entirely from the "Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader." Reservations required. $75, including a picture with Karon. 11:30 a.m. June 3 and 4, Chetola Resort, Blowing Rock. www.blowingrock.com, (828) 295-9627.

Outdoors

BLUE RIDGE ROSE SOCIETY EXHIBITION: Award-winning roses on view, vendors, information sessions. Free; $8 parking fee. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; The North Carolina Arboretum, Milepost 393, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville. (828) 665-2492, www.ncarboretum.org.

Food

DOWNTOWN FARMER'S MARKET: Offering fresh produce, flowers, herbs, bedding plants, crafts, candles. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through September, old City Market, between Cherry and Trade streets. www.cityofws.org/home/nlnn/articles/downtownfarmersmarket.

FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, Hanes Mall parking lot near McDonald's. Jim Kulp, 782-0960, www.windchimenursery.com.

REYNOLDA VILLAGE FARMER'S MARKET: Only vendor-produced items will be sold. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, at the barn at Reynolda Village. 414-1026, 758-5584.

DIXIE CLASSIC FAIRGROUNDS FARMER'S MARKET: Fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, flowers and plants, handcrafted items, and more. 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays throughout the year, 421 W. 27th St. Free. 727-2236, www.dcfair.org/index.php/about-us/fairgrounds.

MUSIC, MEAD & CIDER: Tastings and live music at Foggy Ridge Cider and Blacksnake Meadery, both in Dugspur, Va. $5. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. www.foggyridgecider.com, (276) 398-2337.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OPEN HOUSE: Wine tastings, food for purchase from Neely D's BBQ, live music by None of the Above. Free. 1-5 p.m. Saturday, RayLen Vineyards & Winery, 3577 U.S. 158, Mocksville. 998-3100, www.raylenvineyards.com.

COBBLESTONE MARKET: All-local, sustainably produced foods; cooking demonstration by Meridian Restaurant; music by A Carolina Jubilee. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 29, cobblestone area near Third Street and Patterson Avenue. www.facebook.com/pages/cobblestone-farmers-market.

NORTH CAROLINA WINE FESTIVAL: Samples from about 40 wineries, live music, exhibitors, food and crafts vendors. The guest artists will be the Chairmen of the Board, The Plaids, and The Band of Oz. $25, $20 in advance, free for children younger than 12. Noon until 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Tanglewood Park, Clemmons. www.ncwinefestival.com.

SALUTE! THE NORTH CAROLINA WINE CELEBRATION: More than 30 wineries will offer tastings. In addition, there will be food, an interactive North Carolina Wine Food & University, and live music by Kill-Basa Bill and Blues Extract with Dell Guthrie. $25, $20 in advance. Noon until 6 p.m. June 4, Fourth Street. 354-1500, www.salutencwine.com.

SALUTE! AFTER PARTY: Dancing and live music by Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons. Free. 6-10 p.m. June 4, Fourth Street in front of Foothills Brewing. www.salutencwine.com.

Dance

GEORGIA TAYLOR BALLROOM-DANCE CLUB: Dancing to recorded music. No partner required. 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. Free. 712-4165, 650-7695.

AFRICAN-DANCE CLASS: Lessons in traditional African dance, to music and live drumming. $5 a class. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Positive Image Performing Arts, 722 N. Liberty St. Olivia Sledge, 782-2436, oli.sledge@gmail.com.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING: Lesson for beginners 6:45-8 p.m. Dancing for more advanced members 8-9:30 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays, Historic Bethabara Park visitor center, 2147 Bethabara Road. Free; donations accepted. 924-8191.

WINSTON-SALEM SHAG CLUB: A DJ will play shag and beach music. $5, $3 for members. 8 p.m. until midnight Fridays, Legends Sports Bar at Quality Inn & Suites Hanes Mall, 2008 S. Hawthorne Road. 407-9725.

EVENING BALLROOM DANCE: Dancing to recorded music. No partner required. Sponsored by the Georgia Taylor Ballroom Dance Club. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. $2, free for members. 712-4165, 650-7695.

BEACH PARTY: A beach-music dance party with DJ Ralph Shaw.; a show and sale by about 100 artists; and a children's arts and crafts area. Sponsored by Arts for Art's Sake. Free. 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sixth and Trade streets. www.theafasgroup.com.

WESTERN SQUARE DANCE CLUB: The Salem Squares welcomes visitors, mainstream and plus dancers. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. 969-9842.

FOOTLOOSE FRIENDS: Country couples circle and line dancing. Open to singles and couples. No partner required. $4. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Farmington Community Center, 1827 Farmington Road, Mocksville. 413-5204 or 972-2659.

CONTRA DANCE AT THE VINTAGE THEATRE: Lesson for newcomers at 7:30 p.m. From 8 to 10:30 p.m., there will be dancing to live music by Bull City String Band, with calling by Connie Carringer. No partner required. Open to all skill levels. Sponsored by Fiddle and Bow Country Dancers. $7, $5 for students. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7 Vintage Ave. 272-3245, www.feetretreat.com.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: First time free; $25 a semester. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Guilford Grange, Guilford School Road, Greensboro. 725-2760, www.gsoscds.org.

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS: Lessons for beginners 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 8:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. For non-beginner students, lessons are 8:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. All lessons are taught at South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Partner not required. Allen Berryhill is the instructor. $20 for four weeks. 659-4305.

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE: Starring the belly dancer Gypsy, accompanied by percussionist Issam Houshan. $15, $7 for children younger than 12. 8 p.m. June 4, Edwards Building, The Children's Home, 1001 Reynolda Road. Paula Stump, 777-1077; www.shimmies-r-us.com.

Social

ADAM NIGHT OUT: 5:30-9 p.m. today, Downtown Thai and Sushi, 202 W. Fourth St. Sponsored by the Adam Foundation, which supports the local gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, as well as groups helping those living with HIV/AIDS. www.adamfoundation.org.

"STEVEN PETROW'S COMPLETE GAY AND LESBIAN MANNERS": A wine-and-hors d'oeuvres-party with the author. Petrow will discuss topics such as the complexities of same-sex weddings, handling legal paperwork for couples, and being out in the workplace. Free. 7 p.m. June 1, McIntyre's Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. (919) 542-3030, www.fearrington.com.

Festivals

ROOSTER WALK 3 MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL: Live music by performers including the Infamous Stringdusters, Folk Soul Revival, The Mantras, the Jesse Chong Band, Mariana Bell, and Sammy Shelor; arts, crafts, and food from local vendors; children's activities; on-site camping. Proceeds benefit the Penn-Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund at Martinsville High School. $40-$125. Friday and Saturday, Blue Mountain Festival Grounds, Martinsville, Va. www.roosterwalk.com.

ANNUAL ASOLARE PICNIC: Visual-arts exhibition, live music by Almost Country and others, sculpture-casting demonstration by Duncan Lewis and John Martin, swimming, and more. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share. Free; fees for some activities. Noon June 5, Asolare Fine Arts Foundation, 687 Callahan Hill Road, Lexington. www.asolare.org, 853-6964.

Memorial Day

HIT AND MISS IN THE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL: A family event in honor of America's veterans. Live music, antique-engines show, crafts, heritage demonstrations, and vegetable-plants sale. Guest artists include the Bluegrass Victory Band, Dean Browder Gospel, The Gospelaires Music Ministry, and Ken Andrews. Free. Saturday and Sunday, Mountain Meadow Farm, 84 Concord Road, Meadows of Dan, Va. Sue Shelor, (276) 952-5568; www.mountainmeadowcrafts.com.

MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC: Fishing, volleyball, soccer, horseshoes, and other games. Participants should bring their own picnic. Free. Noon Sunday, Dan Nicholas Park, Salisbury.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: The speaker will be Chris Hartley, author of "Stoneman's Raid, 1865." Costumed re-enactors will fire volleys over the Confederate Memorial. Taps will be played in memory of those from Stokes County who have given their lives in wars from the Revolution to Afghanistan. Free. 3 p.m. Sunday, Old Stokes County Courthouse, Danbury. Jerry Rutledge, 591-4343 or 749-7515.

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION: Concert by Trampled by Turtles, The Apache Relay, and American Aquarium at 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. Sunday, U.S. National Whitewater Center, 500 Whitewater Parkway, Charlotte. (704) 391-3900, www.usnwc.org.

LAWN PARTY: In honor of Memorial Day. 4 p.m. Sunday, Pfafftown Christian Church, 3323 Transou Road, Pfafftown. Free.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: 5 p.m. Sunday, Central Park, King. Free. 593-8159, www.stokearts.org.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: Display of vintage military vehicles, fly-over, a ceremony with call to colors, parade, live music and speakers. The American Legion Ladies will distribute poppies for donations. 10:30 a.m. Monday, American Legion Post 522, 6555 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. 602-1040.

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE: A talk by Guilford County Sheriff B.J. Barnes, live music by the Celebration Band, and presentation of colors by a local high-school R.O.T.C. honor guard. Free. 11 a.m. Monday, on the grounds of Cumby Family Funeral Service, 1015 Eastchester Drive, High Point. 889-2787.

Kids

"SESAME STREET LIVE – 1-2-3 IMAGINE! WITH ELMO & FRIENDS": 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro. $12-$50. www.ticketmaster.com, (800) 745-3000.

MICHELE MANDERINE AND LIBBY BAGBY: Manderine will sign copies of her book "Tristan, The Maine Coon Cat." Bagby, appearing with her dog, Lucky, will sign copies of her book "Staying On Track With Lucky's Plott." Free. 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Casanova's Coffees & Fudge, 6275 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. 946-2407.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS – LEADER OF THE TRACK TOUR 2011: Twenty-five-minutes rides on a 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine, chance to meet Sir Topham Hatt, activities at the Thomas & Friends Imagination Station, giveaways in celebration of the new "Thomas & Friends" DVD. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3, June 5 through 10 and June 12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 4 and 11; Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock. www.tweetsie.com, (877) 893-3874.

ABSTRACT YOU SCULPTURE WORKSHOP – A FAMILY FIRST WORKSHOP: Elementary-school-age children accompanied by an adult will view the "Figuring Abstraction" exhibition, and then make their own abstract self-portraits in clay. Reservations required. $7. 2-4 p.m. June 5, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road. 758-5599, www.reynoldahouse.org.

Other

MEET US ON MAIN STREET: Music by Greg and the Beach & Blues Quintet, classic-car cruise-in, rap contest, presentation of colors, kids' sidewalk chalk-art area, and more. Free. 6-8 p.m. Friday, uptown Lexington. 249-0383.

THE TWIN CITY CRIBBAGE CLUB: 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Polo Park Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Road. Open to all ages. 887-9704, www.twincitycribbageclub.com.

JEFF DUNHAM – IDENTITY CRISIS TOUR: 7:30 p.m. June 2, War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro. $48.50. (800) 745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

E.A.T. – EXPERIENCE ART TASTING: Art by Leo Rucker, Chris Lubinski, Sam Ogden, and Brenda Vienrich. Live music by Tyler Nail and Matthew Allivato. Artists will bring their favorite dish to share. Wine provided. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 3, Hampton House Gallery, Cloverdale Shopping Center. www.hamptonhouse.net/events.cfm.

THE DECORATIVE ARTS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON: A seminar on objects that surrounded or honored America's first president. Registration including lunch is $40 and $50. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 4, MESDA, Horton Museum Center, Old Salem. 721-7360, www.mesda.org.