Chow Downtown Restaurant Week

Chow Downtown returns to downtown Greensboro from January 21-27! This week highlights local restaurants that will be offering specials for patrons old and new to enjoy.

Note: Not all specials are listed. Visit Downtown Greensboro to find a complete list.

Chez Genèse | French-inspired café
~ Friday, January 26 - Crab Bisque for $18
~ Saturday, January 27 - Galette for $20

Crafted | Gourmet taco restaurant
~ All week - Two tacos, one side, and soda/tea for $13.95

Yokai | Asian fusion restaurant and bar
~ All week - $2 off ramen

Bonus: New this year, scan the QR code located in participating downtown establishments to enter a daily drawing for a $100 gift card to a downtown restaurant of your choosing!

Events

Thursday, January 18

• Book Club - Head to Oconee Brewing Company to discuss Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Everyone is welcome! 5:30 PM

• Shen Yun - Enjoy a performance of classical Chinese dance at the Steven Tanger Center. 7:30 PM

Friday, January 19

• Comedy Magic Show - Eric Eaton (from Masters of Illusion) brings his quick wit and magic tricks to The Comedy Zone. Also available Saturday.

• Stage Performance - The High Point Arts Council presents The Snowy Day, a stage adaption of the beloved picture book. Also available Saturday.

• Dinner & Dessert - Head to Savor the Moment Bakery for a community night with great food featuring Empanada Grill’s entrées and Savor the Moment’s Crunch Cheesecakes. 6 PM

Saturday, January 20

• GSO Songfest - Listen to music from 20 songwriters at Oden Brewing Company. All proceeds benefit the Out of the Garden Project. 12-10 PM

• Swiftie Spa Night - Reserve a spot for your daughter at Frosted Bath Bakery’s fun evening featuring spa treatments, karaoke, a photo booth, and more! 5-9 PM

• Mocktail Class - Learn how to make herbal mocktails with Delicious Elixirs at Find Your Flow Wellness Studio. 6 PM

• Comedy Showcase - Laugh the night away at Acme Comics’ Four Eyes Comedy Showcase. 8 PM

Sunday, January 21

• DIY Workshop - Reconsidered Goods hosts an intermediate succulent crochet class. All materials are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. 11:30 AM

• Improv 101 Workshop - The Idiot Box presents a 5-week series to help participants learn the fundamentals of improv comedy. 1 PM

• Mom Wine Time - Enjoy an afternoon connecting and meeting other moms at Tasting Room GSO. 2-5 PM

Other News

• Rankings: North Carolina was recognized as the second-best state for women business owners in the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business Report.
  
  

• University: High Point University received the 2024 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The designation highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement; only 40 colleges and universities across the nation received the designation.
  
  

• New Coffee Shop: UNCG celebrated the grand opening of College Ave. Café in Fountain View Dining Hall earlier this month. The café offers Change Please Coffee, a coffee brand that empowers individuals experiencing homelessness.
  
  

• Speaker Series: Greensboro Day School presents the McLendon Speaker Series starting January 22. The series features national and local experts speaking on current topics in the education and parenting fields.
  
  

• Workshop Series: Pinspiration is hosting a Ladies Night Out Workshop Series every Thursday until February 15 and a Candle Making Date Night every Friday until February 16.
  
  

• Award: High Point Community Theatre’s The Troupe won the Excellence in Acting award at the 2024 Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA.

Upcoming Events

• MLK Celebration - Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Marin Luther King, Jr. at UNCG Elliott University Center on January 24 with an interactive discussion about Black activism.

• Goat Yoga - Join Summerfield Farms for an indoor yoga class with miniature goats on January 25.

• Cookies & Beer Pairing - Girl Scout cookies and beer? Head to SouthEnd Brewing Co. January 26-27 to experience this pairing for yourself.

• Wine & Chocolate Festival - Head to Greensboro Coliseum on January 27 for tastings of various North Carolina wines.

• Book Lovers’ Social - Meet fellow book lovers and regional authors at Greensboro Public Library (Central location) on January 27.

• Brewmaster Tour - Take a tour of Steel Hands Brewing and receive a brewmaster’s flight, souvenir pint glass, and more on January 27.

• Stage Show - On January 31, Carolina Theatre presents Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. The production is intended for 3rd-8th graders.

• Circus Show - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents The Greatest Show On Earth® at the Greensboro Coliseum February 2-4.

• Wine & Wait - Enjoy exquisite wines and handcrafted cocktails at Marjae’s Wine Bar while waiting for your Valentine’s Day dinner reservations on February 14.

The Wrap

• 🍸 Our team checked out Muddy Cocktails’ soft opening - check out the reel!

• 🧠 Did you get it right? 32% of respondents to last week’s trivia poll correctly voted for MLK Day becoming a federal holiday in 1983!

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS