The following is a listing of major events in downtown Greensboro. For a more detailed listing of weekly activities downtown, visit This Week Downtown or see our Weekly E-Newsletter.   Greensboro's Bicentennial Celebration will take place from March 25 to may 17, 2008 and will celebrate with historical, educational and multicultural celebrations in honor of the City’s 200 year anniversary.  Make plans to celebrate the heritage of our city and see the City’s progress and exciting promise of our future.  For more information, see links below or visit www.greensboro200.com.

04-08-08	Mega Movie Mondays and Carolina Classic Films The Carolina Theatre kicks off 2008 with its new film series Mega Movie Monday along with Classic Film series featuring newly equipped Dolby® Digital Surround EX™ processor. Enjoy a movie with a friend or date in historical grandeur.  Tickets $5 and can be purchased in advanced, show time at 7:30 pm. Schedule is as follows and may be subject to change due to availability:   5-19 Apocalypse Now CANCELLED 6-10 Blade Runner–Final Cut (Classic Film) 6-16 The Mask (Mega Movie Mondays) 7-8 E. T. , 1982 (Classic Film) 7-21 Independence Day (Mega Movie Mondays) 8-12 Sabrina, 1954 (Classic Film) 8-18 Batman Returns (Mega Movie Mondays) 9-9 Barefoot in the Park, 1967 (Classic Film) 9-15 Air Force One (Mega Movie Mondays) 10-14 Carrie, 1976 (Classic Film) 10-20 Pulp Fiction (Mega Movie Mondays) 10-28 The Phantom of the Opera, 1925 (Classic Film) 11-17 Twister (Mega Movie Mondays) 11-19 Casablanca, 1942 (Classic Film) 12-9 It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946 (Classic Film) 12-10 It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946 (Classic Film) 12-15 Shawshank Redemption (Mega Movie Mondays) 12-16 White Christmas, 1954 (Classic Film)
5-17-08	Parade of Decades Greensboro’s Bicentennial parade will celebrate 200 years of Greensboro’s history and look to its future.  Elements will include marching bands, neighborhood groups, historical characters, and much more.  Parade is in downtown and starts at 11:00am, additional information to follow on parade route at a later time.  Read more
5-17-08	Birthday Party Greensboro’s Bicentennial, come sing Happy Birthday to Greensboro’s rich history and looks to its bright future as it progresses through Downtown Greensboro.  Center City Park 1:00 to 4:00pm. Free event, free birthday cake!  Read More
5-16-08	N.C. Storytelling Festival - Preview Party NC Storyfest will host a Preview Party on Friday, May 16 from 5–9 p.m. Headliner David Holt, and regional storyteller, Cynthia Moore Brown, will host the evening and showcase their spine-tingling collections of ghost stories at Festival Park.  Laurelyn Dossett & Friends will provide musical entertainment as well. The party is for all ages. Preview Party passes cost $10 per person or $25 per family. At 9 p.m. there will be a Story Blues Cabaret with Bump and Logie.  Admission to the Story Blues Cabaret is $5 (or free if you purchased a Preview Party pass). Take advantage of on-site food and drink vendors including beer and wine or visit one of the 45 places to dine in downtown Greensboro before or after the show!
5-17-08	N.C. Storytelling Festival A free event featuring professional, amateur and young storytellers. Family oriented, this is not for children ONLY, if you enjoy storytellers like Garrison Keillor, Andy Griffith and Bill Cosby, you will love this festival. The event will take place on May 17th from 10am-5pm in various locations downtown. We do not sell alcohol nor block streets.  Bring kids, grandparents, neighbors and friends.  http://www.ncstoryfest.org/
5-22-08	BB&T Beach Music Beach music series Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm at Festival Park.  Take a trip to the beach downtown at Festival Park, admission fee to benefit the Children's Home Society of North Carolina.  Lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes are welcome.  Parking accessible in surrounding streets and City parking decks. For additional information, see the following link http://www.chsnc.org   5-22 Craig Woolard Band 5-29 The Band of Oz 6-5 The Coastline Band-              children's night 6-12 The Embers 6-19 The Band of Oz 6-26 Chairman of the Board
5-19-08 to 6-07-08	Archaelogical Dig  - (Tentative-TBD) A cooperative project with UNCG, this archaeological survey of Blandwood, a National Historic Landmark in downtown Greensboro, offers the unique opportunity to research the culture of early Guilford County life.
6-09-08	Taste 2008 Save the Date for the Taste! A charity fund raiser hosted by Guilford County Hotel/Motel Association that features a sampling of local cuisine and exciting silent and live auctions.  All proceeds will benefit the Natural Science Center if Greensboro.  This event is scheduled for Monday, June 9 at the Downtown Marriot 5:30-9:00pm.  For more information and to order tickets, call 336-378-6465 or visit www.taseguilford.com
6-17-08	All Star Shindig 2008 South Atlantic League 2008 SAL All Star Game at NewBridge Bank Park in Greensboro, NC USA 27401, ph: 336.268.BALL , for more information  www.gsohoppers.com   Read more
6-28-08 to 7-04-08	Fun Fourth Fun Fourth festivities are ratcheting up to start July 2008.  Make plans to venture downtown for the lots of festivities, fun, and entertainment for everyone. For additional information/schedule:   6-28 Fun Fourth Festival, Freedom Run & Walk 6-29 Fun Fourth Festival, Heritage Day at Blandwood 7-1 Fun Fourth Festival, Kick-off Block Party 7-4 Fun Fourth Festifal, Independence Day Parade & Street Festival 7-4 Fun Fourth Festival - News & Record Pops Concert and Fireworks Spectacular (near downtown at Grimsley HS)
10-11-08	Art & Vine NEW wine and art festival downtown features local vineyards such as Allison Oaks Vineyards, Bannerman Vineyard, Childress Vineyards, Creek Side Winery, Grove Winery, Hinnant Family Vineyards, Stonefield Cellars, and Weathervane Winery. This festival will bring live jazz and bluegrass music, sampling from local restaurants, and art from local galleries. Event will be held on Saturday, October 11 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. For more information visit www.artandvine.net
Date TBA	Goulash! The Greensboro Youth Council will host their 22nd annual Ghoulash! Halloween Festival in the Downtown Cultural District. This is a safe and fun event for all of the family and it’s FREE.  There will also be lots of other activities, various fundraising game booths, tons of great festival food and loads of FREE CANDY. This event will be held at Downtown Greensboro Cultural District on Church and Davie Streets (Festival Park area).
Date TBA	Festival of Lights Take a stroll down Elm Street to see the winter wonderland, decorated windows with the annual Festival of Lights celebration from 6-9pm with a musical stroll on Elm Street with children's activities and community tree lighting. Many shops have extended hours for this event.  There's something for EVERYONE downtown.
Date TBA	Holiday Parade Saturday in December brings the Holiday Parade downtown at noon with Santa, giant balloons, holiday floats, and lots of fun for kids of ALL ages. Date to be determined.

Mega Movie Mondays and Carolina Classic Films The Carolina Theatre kicks off 2008 with its new film series Mega Movie Monday along with Classic Film series featuring newly equipped Dolby® Digital Surround EX™ processor. Enjoy a movie with a friend or date in historical grandeur.  Tickets $5 and can be purchased in advanced, show time at 7:30 pm. Schedule is as follows and may be subject to change due to availability:   5-19 Apocalypse Now CANCELLED 6-10 Blade Runner–Final Cut (Classic Film) 6-16 The Mask (Mega Movie Mondays) 7-8 E. T. , 1982 (Classic Film) 7-21 Independence Day (Mega Movie Mondays) 8-12 Sabrina, 1954 (Classic Film) 8-18 Batman Returns (Mega Movie Mondays) 9-9 Barefoot in the Park, 1967 (Classic Film) 9-15 Air Force One (Mega Movie Mondays) 10-14 Carrie, 1976 (Classic Film) 10-20 Pulp Fiction (Mega Movie Mondays) 10-28 The Phantom of the Opera, 1925 (Classic Film) 11-17 Twister (Mega Movie Mondays) 11-19