🧵 In Today’s Edition

1. Greensboro Daily Photo Showcases the City, One Shot at a Time
2. The Weekender

Janis Antonek, founder of the Greensboro Daily Photo blog. (Sayaka Matsuoka for The Thread)

Greensboro Daily Photo Showcases the City, One Shot at a Time

Janis Antonek started the Greensboro Daily Photo blog in 2008—a place to share photos she captured in the community, often with little stories to accompany them. Since then, the website has grown to more than 6,000 posts and established a strong following. It was recently recognized by the Greensboro City Council, who praised the “dedicated and long-standing efforts of Greensboro Daily Photo to showcase the City of Greensboro, NC to the world.”

This week, we caught up with Antonek to talk about how and why she came to create Greensboro Daily Photo, how she chooses her subject matter, and the shifts in the local media landscape.

Read our interview here.

— Sayaka Matsuoka

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The Weekender

This Friday officially marks the start of summer with the solstice, which is great news because it’s been feeling like summer for weeks now. This weekend we’ve got ongoing Juneteenth celebrations, film events, live music, conspiracy theory-laden gatherings, a vintage market, and a foam party for dogs. What more could you want?

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

Cosmic Summit @ Koury Convention Center

A four-day gathering for wild conspiracy theories, alien discussions, and more returns to Greensboro this weekend. Boasting speakers from around the world, this unorthodox convention takes place throughout the weekend with tickets starting at $300. Learn more here. 

Juneteenth festivities

Keep Juneteenth celebrations going this weekend with multiple events. On Friday, the Arts Legacy Awards festival will honor Black artists who have impacted Greensboro at the Van Dyke Performance Space. Then on Saturday, the Juneteenth Greensboro Family Fest, which will also include the Black Food Truck Festival, kicks off in LeBauer Park at 5 p.m. There will be live music, food, and vendors throughout the evening. Learn more here.

48 Hour Film Project Global Winners Showcase @ Revolution Mill
8 p.m.

Watch award-winning films from around the world at this free screening at Revolution Mill. They were created for the International 48 Hour Film Project competition last year and received rewards in March. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. There will be drinks sold on site. No outside food or drink. Films are not rated and not recommended for small children, according to event organizers. Learn more here.

One Vision of Queen feat. Marc Martel @ Tanger Center
8 p.m.

Ever wish you could have seen Queen in their heyday with frontman Freddie Mercury? Well, this weekend may be your chance to see the next best thing. Professional singer and Freddie Mercury impersonator Marc Martel will perform the band’s greatest hits at the  Tanger Center. If you need convincing to see how he sounds, check out his YouTube here. He’s so good that he provided parts of Mercury’s singing voice in the 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets on sale here.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Great American Cookout @ Greensboro Farmers Curb Market
9 a.m.-12 p.m.

In observance of the Great American Cookout, which takes place across the country this weekend, the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market will feature Chef Anders Benton, who will prepare burgers and sandwiches using local ingredients such as ground beef, pimento cheese, and sushi-grade tuna. There will be live music, fun for kids, and a Kona Ice truck on site. Learn more here.

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International Yoga Day by the Pool @ Warnersville Recreation Center
11 a.m.

Join yoga teacher Milanda SoulFlower McGinnis for this free yoga class to celebrate International Yoga Day. Class will start with a short meditation and then move into standing and floor poses. Attendees are asked to bring their own mat, but there will be limited ones available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Greensboro Pride Prom @ Boxcar Bar + Arcade
9 p.m.

Celebrate Pride in style at this year’s Pride Prom hosted by Boxcar! There will be a DJ spinning tunes all night and drinks, arcade games, and more. The event is 21+ only. Tickets on sale now.

Dance From Above @ Flat Iron
9 p.m.

Hit the dance floor for a night of electronic disco music by DJ Tomas C at the Flat Iron. Tickets on sale now.

SUNDAY, JUNE 22
Thrifty Fitz Market @ Steel Hands Brewing
12-5 p.m.

Looking for a fun vintage outfit for the summer? Been waiting to get your hands on that one-of-a-kind pair of sneakers? Why not try finding a gem at the Thrifty Fitz Market at Steel Hands this weekend? This free market will feature vintage fashions from across the decades.

Foam Party @ Doggos Dog Park and Pub
3 p.m.

Join other pups and parents for this fun, foam frenzy party at Doggos Dog Park and Pub. It’s a great way to cool down your four-legged bestie while getting great pictures and enjoying a drink or two. Learn more here.

-Sayaka Matsuoka

Sayaka Matsuoka is a Greensboro-based reporter for The Assembly. She was formerly the managing editor for Triad City Beat, an alt-weekly based in Greensboro. She has reported for INDY Week, The Bitter Southerner, and Nerdist, and is the editorial/diversity chair for AAN Publishers.