CITY LIFE

FRIDAY JUNE 16

Summer Solstice 2023 @ High Point Yoga School

(HP) 7 p.m.

High Point Yoga School invites you to celebrate the longest day and shortest night of the year with a free yoga session made of 108 sun salutations backed by tunes from Tim Fogarty. Visit highpointys.com for more information.

The Matrix @ Bailey Park (W-S) 8:30

Innovation & Cinema presents a selection of films in partnership with a/perture cinema. Head to Bailey Park’s lower lawn for a screening of The Matrix starring Keanu Reaves and Laurence Fishburne. This film is rated R. More info at innovationquarter.com

SATURDAY JUNE 17

by MICHAELA RATLIFF

JUNE 16 - 18

SUNDAY JUNE 18

JuneteenthGSO Black Food Truck

Festival @ (GSO) 5 p.m.

Juneteenth is taking over downtown Greensboro. At Center City Park, support a variety of Black-owned food trucks and local artists with a mini concert. At the same time at LeBauer Park, a traditional African drum ceremony and more will take place. We’ll be at Center City Park with papers, TCB swag, stickers and other take-home goodies. Stop by and see us! More information at juneteenthgso.com

Father’s Day Pig Roast @ East of Texas (W-S) 12 p.m.

Celebrate Father’s Day with an all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet complete with brisket, sides and fixins and sweet tea. Purchase tickets in advance on Eventbrite

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2023

Juneteenth History Tour

@ Greensboro History Museum (GSO)

9:30 a.m.

Discover historic Black businesses, including banks and beauty shops during this 3-mile bike ride and tour in celebration of Juneteenth. Register at bikegso.org

Juneteenth Celebration @ Allen Jay Park (HP) 10 a.m.

High Point Parks & Recreation is celebrating Juneteenth with a family-friendly gathering with music, games and other activities. Visit the event page on Facebook for more information.