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Greensboro, NC
Population: 223,891

  
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
Special Events

Reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse Tannenbaum Historic Park, This spectacular event is held every March in association with the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. On the weekend closest to the March 15, 1781, the anniversary date, hundreds of reenactors portray British and American soldiers who fought in the American Revolution., 336-545-5343

Greensboro Coliseum Complex 1921 West Lee Street, Greensboro, NC 27405, "One of the largest and most diversified entertainment, civic, and sports facilities in the Southeast," this complex features a wide variety of events throughout the year including college and amateur sports, trade and consumer shows, arts and entertainment events, concerts, and family shows., 336-373-7474

National Work at Home Mom & Family Expo 1921 West Lee Street, Greensboro, NC 27403, Greensboro Coliseum, The National Work at Home Mom Association presents National Work at Home Mom & Family Expo. America's finest work at home moms come out to share their ideas, products and services. You don't have to be a mom to participate in this expo if you offer a career opportunity. If you represent a direct sales company or have a product that appeals to moms everywhere please attend., 800-382-0859 ext. 1164


Cinema

Carmike 18 4822 Koger Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27405, 336-851-0094

Cinemark Brassfield Cinema Ten 2101 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, Office phone: 336-288-1005, 336-288-7755


Concerts & Performances

Greensboro Ballet 200 North Davie Street, Box 12, Greensboro, NC 27401, Performances given by this professional ballet company include fairy tale classics, exciting contemporary works, comedic ballets, and the holiday favorite, "The Nutcracker.", 336-333-7480

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra 200 North Davies Street, Suite 328, Greensboro, NC 27405, Hear masterworks and pops concerts featuring guest artists from around the world presented by this symphony orchestra that also offers an array of educational programs., 336-335-5456


Plays & Productions

Barn Dinner Theatre 120 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro, NC 27405, The oldest dinner theatre in continuous operation in the United States, this entertaining theatre allows visitors to enjoy a popular Broadway style play, such as musicals, comedies, and mysteries, after sampling a wonderful traditional buffet., 336-292-2211, 800-668-1764

Broach Theatre, The 520 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27406, Old Greensborough Historic District, Originally built in 1927 by the Salvation Army, this building now hosts a professional theater company that features seven mainstage adult plays from February to December, as well as ten children's plays from September to May., 336-378-9300

Carolina Theatre 310 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27405, First opened in 1927, this wonderfully restored vaudeville theater serves as one of Greensboro's principle performing arts centers that showcases a variety of theatrical productions, dances, concerts, and films., 336-333-2600

Community Theatre of Greensboro Greensboro Cultural Center, Celebrating 50 years of presenting outstanding Broadway plays and musicals, this community theatre offers exciting theatrical seasons filled with smash musicals, hilarious comedies, and classic dramas., 336-333-7470

Greensboro Opera Company Greensboro Coliseum, Dedicated to presenting the finest in operas to the Greensboro area, this opera company presents terrific opera classics plus offers a summer opera camp and seminars for those with an interest in opera. , 336-273-9472

Livestock Players Musical Theatre 200 North Davies Street, Greensboro, NC 27405, Weaver Educational Center, Performing shows at the Carolina Theatre, this volunteer theatre company is made up of local performers, musicians, and technicians that have been providing the best in live musical and children's theater for over 25 years., 336-373-2974

Triad Stage 232 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, Considered one of the best regional theatres in the United States, Triad Stage presents classic, contemporary, and new theatrical pieces., 336-274-0067


Festivals & Fairs

African-American Arts Festival Located at Various Locations in Greensboro, This annual festival is held on various days January through May and features a series of programs for all ages that highlight the artistic achievements and contributions to American culture by African-Americans. Highlights include programs in theater, visual arts, dance, and music education., 336-333-6885

CityStage Located in Downtown Greensboro, The streets of downtown Greensboro come alive during this traditional weekend street festival that celebrates the visual and performing arts., 336-373-7523


Sporting Events

Carolina Dynamo Professional Soccer 6275 Bryan Park Road, Greensboro, NC 27405, Bryan Park's Macpherson Stadium, Enjoy highly entertaining soccer games by this A-League, two-time National Champions team that provides family-oriented fun for all ages from May through August., 336-316-1266

Greensboro Grasshoppers Baseball 408 Bellemeade Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, Located at First Horizon Park, A Class "A" farm club of the Florida Marlins, the Greensboro Grasshoppers Baseball team plays from April through September each year. The state's largest outdoor sports bar, The Grand Stand, can be enjoyed here., 336-268-BALL

Greensboro Generals Ice Hockey 1921 West Lee Street, Greensboro, NC 27405, Located at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, A professional team in the East Coast Hockey League, this league plays 26 hard-hitting and exciting home games during their season from October to March., 336-218-5428

Greensboro Prowlers Arena Football 1921 West Lee Street, Greensboro, NC 27405, Located at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, A member of the Arena 2 Football Professional League, this professional team plays eight home games during their season from April to July. , 336-218-5428

Piedmont Dragway 6750 Holt's Store Road, Greensboro, NC 27283, Julian, Smell the scorched rubber and hear the roar of a high performance engine at this popular drag strip that offers racing excitement from March through December., 336-449-7411


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