May Calendar of Events
May 2nd – 27th
Wayne County Senior Games
This annual event features sporting events, a talent show, art exhibits and more. The art exhibit will be displayed at the Arts Council of Wayne County and features the work of Wayne County’s talented senior artists in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, drawing, knitting and textiles. The Silver Arts Follies event at the Paramount Theatre is a talent show on May 9th, featuring the musicians, vocalists, dancers and more. www.goldsboroparksandrec.com ∙ 919.739.7480
May 5th 6-9 p.m.
Center Street Jam: The Malpass Brothers
Sponsored by 107.9 WNCT. FREE downtown summer concert series. Enjoy live music, great food, and cold drinks. Located in the John St. parking lot. Mandatory ID check for purchase of beer. 919.735.4959
May 5th 7p.m.
65th Annual National Day of Prayer
Americans across our nation will gather to pray in observance of the 65th annual National Day of Prayer. Wayne County’s National Day of Prayer Task Force invites you to join in this effort to pray for our community, our state, and our country. Come join us May 5, at 7 p.m., at the Goldsboro Family Y, to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance and His grace upon us as a people.
May 5th – 7th
Habitat Goldsboro-Wayne 2016 Women Build
Habitat for Humanity of Goldsboro-Wayne's 2016 Women Build is a part of a national partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's to encourage women of all ages and skill levels to help their neighbors build their own strength, stability & self-reliance through shelter. Registration is $100. Includes, lunch, t-shirt, plenty of fun and a chance to give to your community. For more information call 919.736.9592 or visit www.habitatgoldsboro.com
May 6th 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk
Don’t miss this fun, family friendly event showcasing our beautiful downtown’s awesome businesses and talented artists.
Pick up an Art Walk Map and an Art Walk Passport from the Arts Council of Wayne County, then get it stamped at each of your stops. Enjoy live music, and refreshments and special promotions at the participating businesses.
For more information, visit www.ArtsInWayne.org ∙ 919.736.3300
May 7th 8a.m. – 2p.m.
Annual Indoor Spring Yard and Bake Sale
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 532 Country Day Road is holding it’s Annual Indoor Spring Yard and Bake Sale. Low prices on furniture, gently used clothing, kitchenware, linens, household items, workout equipment, jewelry and just about everything for home and garden and much more! Homemade food for sale, hotdogs, donuts, coffee and more!
May 13th 7:30 p.m.
Paramount Presents: Sweet Honey in the Rock
Challenge and change are the themes underlying the 39-year career of the revered female African-American a cappella ensemble, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK®. An adventurous and diverse mixture of blues, African, jazz, gospel and R&B music, with excursions into symphonic and dance theater, this is a can’t miss event. Tickets: $35-$38
919.583.8432. www.GoldsboroParamount.com
May 14th 9a.m.
Run This Town!
Dash on Ash 5K & Fun Run supporting Young Life. Starts and ends at the Young Life Office at 1104 E. Ash St, Goldsboro. Sign up on line at www.waynecounty.younglife.org or mail your completed form to Young Life, PO Box 1702, Goldsboro 27533. $25 race fee for 5K or 1 mile of fun, which includes T-shirt! Race day registration at 8a.m.(T-shirt not guaranteed). Call 919-344-1487 for more info.
May 14th 7 p.m. & May 15th 4 p.m.
III Century Singers Annual Spring Concert:
Enjoy an entertaining evening, complete with some of your favorite tunes! III Century Singers, Goldsboro’s performing choral ensemble will put on a show that will leave you singing all night. First Baptist Church – 125 S. John St. Free admission. Donations appreciated. ∙ 919.778.8324
May 19th 6-9 p.m.
Center Street Jam: The Embers
Sponsored by Jackson & Sons Heating & Air. FREE downtown summer concert series. Enjoy live music, great food, and cold drinks. Located in the John St. parking lot. Mandatory ID check for purchase of beer. 919.735.4959
May 12th 7-9 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Musicians, singers, spoken word performers, creative thinkers...we want to hear from you! It's free and everyone is welcome. www.ArtsInWayne.org ∙ 919.736.3300
May 21st 2p.m. – 8p.m.
Honoring Our Heroes
A FREE event to honor all the Heroes in Wayne County….. Fire, EMS / Rescue, Police, Military and Veterans. Food, fun, and music! Guest Speaker- Col. Bryce Silver. A Special Patriotic performance by the "Wayne County Community Concert Band" at 7pm!! Free food, vendors, and Door Prizes. For more information call 919-735-3916. Stoney Creek Church, 752 Stoney Creek Church Road, Goldsboro
May 23rd 7p.m.
A Salute to Veterans
A free concert presented by Wayne County Community Concert Band. Contact the Paramount Theatre for more information. 919.778.0888 www.GoldsboroParamount.com
May 20th 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Wayne County Jazz Showcase
PNC presents this monthly jazz concert every third Friday at the Arts Council of Wayne County. If you are a lover of jazz music, you will not want to miss this performance of our area's most talented musicians. FREE & open to the public! www.ArtsInWayne.org
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May 27th 6-8 p.m.
Community Drum Circle
Don't miss this evening of rhythm, relaxation, and inspiration. It's free and everyone is welcome. No exeperience necessary. www.ArtsInWayne.org www.artsinwayne.org.
