Arts and
Entertainment
Greensboro Ballet
Greensboro Cultural Center
200 North Davie Street
Greensboro, NC
336-333-7480
Admission Charged
Performances such as "The Nutcracker," educational programs, and the Summer
Festival Ballet are just a few of the many artistic activities offered.
Greensboro Opera Company
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
War Memorial Auditorium
1921 West Lee Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
336- 273-9472
Performances held in November
Admission Charged
International opera stars and local talent combine in an annual, full-scale
production performed in the original language with English supertitles.
Greensboro Symphony
Orchestra
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
War Memorial Auditorium
1921 West Lee Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
336-333-7490
Season runs from September
to May
Admission Charged
Hear Masterworks and Pops concerts featuring guest artists from around the
world. The Masterworks eight-concert series and the three-concert Pops Series
offer something for music lovers of all varieties
Sports
Greensboro Bats
War Memorial Stadium
Corner of Lindsay &
Yanceyville Streets
Greensboro, NC
336-333-BATS
Dates of Season:
April-September
Admission Charged
This Class "A" farm club
for the Florida Marlins offers America's favorite pastime for every type of fan
with family sections, picnic shelters, and the state's largest outdoor sports
bar, The Grand Stand.
Generals Ice Hockey
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
1921 West Lee Street
Greensboro, NC
(336) 218-5428
Dates of Season: October – March
Admission Charged
The Greensboro Generals are
a professional team in the East Coast Hockey League, and play 26 home games
during their season.
Carolina Dynamo Professional Soccer
Bryan Park Soccer Complex
6275 Bryan Park Rd., off
U.S. Hwy. 29 North
Greensboro, NC
336-869-1022
Dates of Season: May –
August
Admission Charged
Enjoy an action-packed
soccer game in a family-orientated atmosphere. The D3 Carolina Dynamo
Professional Soccer Club, a two-time National Champion team, plays at Bryan
Park.
Annual
Events
March
Reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Country Park
3905 Nathanael Greene Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
336-545-5343
Cosponsored by Tannenbaum Historic Park, the
reenactment includes living history encampments and daily activities coordinated
throughout Country Park, Tannenbaum Historic Park, and in conjunction with out
friends at the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (located adjacent to
Country Park). The activities each day are highlighted by the reenactment of the
battle at the Special Events Field in Country Park.
May
Datsun “Z-Club” Car Show
Country Park
3905 Nathanael Greene Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
336-545-5343
Proceeds go to support the Victory Junction Gang
youth camp.
June
August
The Classic Car Show.
Country Park
3905 Nathanael Greene Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
336-545-5343
Sponsored by Parks and Recreation, The Triad
Chevy Club, Good Guys Rod and Custom, Channel 8, and Oldies 93 Radio this
special event brings out the best in local car clubs, private citizens, and
national manufacturer’s. Come out and view some of the regions must beautiful
original, custom, and restored classic cars. Open registration allows you to
enter your special vehicle for judging by local enthusiasts and car
professionals. This event directly supports Country Park’s efforts to improve
recreational opportunities for persons with special requirements for recreation.
September
The Carolina Cup Classic Bicycle Road Race.
Country Park
3905 Nathanael Greene Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
336-545-5343
Once an Olympic sanctioned time trial event, “The
Cup” now brings many professional racing teams from across the nation to compete
in this day-long event. Throughout the day amateurs and professionals alike
compete in separate races for prizes as they race around the 1.6 mile roadway
loop within Country Park.
The Guilford Native American Association Pow Wow
Country Park
3905 Nathanael Greene Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
336-545-5343
Three days of competitive dances and Native
American culture from across the nation are presented at the Special Events
Field in Country Park.
The Wild Turkey Fat Tire Festival.
Country Park
3905 Nathanael Greene Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
336-545-5343
A premier Mountain Bike Race that ranges across a
portion of the five miles of mountain bike trails within Country Park.
October
Greater Greensboro
Chrysler Classic
Forest Oaks Country Club
4600 Forest Oaks Dr
Greensboro, NC 27406
800-999-5446 or
336/379-1570
275,000 fans come to the
galleries of Forest Oaks Country Club to watch the pros compete for the
$1.5-million purse. The nationally televised tournament is one of the three
oldest, and one of the five richest, PGA tournaments, as well as being North
Carolina's only golf tournament on the regular PGA tour.
November
The Greensboro Gobbler 5K Race and Dog Walk/Jog
Country Park
3905 Nathanael Greene Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
336-545-5343
This annual event is co-sponsored by Triad
Tri-Team to support the Bark Park at Country Park. Held on Thanksgiving Day,
this 5K classic running event completes two laps around the beautiful park’s
roadway. A one-lap dog walk/jog immediately follows. This fun and exciting has
become a great holiday event for the community, and supports the annual
operational expenses for the Bark Park. What a winning combination!
