CITY LIFE

THURSDAY FEB. 16

Vitus Shell: ‘Bout It ‘Bout It, The Political Power of Just Being @ SECCA (W-S) 1 p.m. This exhibition of portraits by mixed-media collage painter Vitus Shell challenges the tradition of glorifying white monarchs, religious leaders and icons in art by creating empowering images of Black Americans. Visit secca.org for more information.

Relentless Roller Derby Interest Meeting @ Lewis Recreation Center (GSO 7 p.m.

Relentless Roller Derby invites you to learn more about how to join the team. The organization aims to create a safe space for women, non-binary and trans masc folks through the full-contact, fastpaced sport. No equipment is necessary. Visit the event page on Facebook for more information.

FRIDAY FEB. 17

Gate City Erotic Art Show @ Khalif Event Center (GSO) 7 p.m.

Arts Uptown Greensboro presents an exhibition designed for viewers to explore and strip away the stereotypes and stigmas surrounding sexuality as it relates to erotic art. In addition to erotic artwork, enjoy live music, live body painting, a burlesque show and more. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite

Titanic the Musical @ Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance (W-S) 8 p.m.

Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance takes you on a journey aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic during this five-time Tony Award-winning production. A few tickets remain, so purchase at theatrealliance. ws/box_office

SATURDAY FEB. 18

Stephen Towns: Declaration & Resistance @ Reynolda House Museum of American Art (W-S) 9:30 a.m.

by MICHAELA RATLIFF

Stephen Towns: Declaration & Resistance opens on Saturday and will be on view until May 18. In the collection showcasing 37 works, painter and fiber artist Stephen Towns examines the American Dream through the eyes of Black Americans from the late 18th century to the present. Find more information and purchase tickets at reynolda.org

FEB. 16 - 20

Annual Winter Concert @ Hanes Auditorium (W-S) 3 p.m.

Winnie-the-Pooh @ Sprinkle Theatre (GSO) 10 a.m.

North Carolina Theatre for Young People brings you a family-friendly production of Winnie-thePooh. Follow Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and the rest of the gang on their adventures through the Hundred Acre Wood. Tickets are available online at uncgtheatre.com

Salem Band will perform its free annual winter concert in Hanes Auditorium on the campus of Salem Academy and College. The band will play Blaze the Trail by Lisa Galvin, Percy Grainger’s Molly on the Shore and other songs for you to enjoy. Contact Dr. Eileen Young for more information at musicdirector@salemband.org.

MONDAY FEB. 20

Grand Opening Reception @ Theatre Art Galleries (HP) 5 p.m.

TAG invites you to its new home at Congdon Yards for its grand opening reception of Hide Tide in High Point Environmental Works, a photography exhibition and environmental installation by Bryant Holsenback and Barbara Tyroler. Register at tagart.org

SUNDAY FEB. 19

Yoga & Mimosas @ SouthEnd Brewing Co. (GSO) 10 a.m.

SouthEnd invites you to a Sunday morning all-levels yoga class followed by orange juice mimosas. Find more information and purchase tickets on Eventbrite

Plant-Based Junk Food @ Brown Truck Brewery (HP) 4 p.m.

Vuture Food is stopping by Brown Truck Brewery for a vegan food pop-up with crispy chick’n sandwiches and loaded fries. Visit the event page on Facebook for more information. Get the full events calendar by signing up for the Weekender, straight to your inbox every Thursday. pico.link/triadcitybeat