We’re excited to celebrate with you at our Holiday Party next Wednesday at new coffee and cocktail bar - Melrose Coffee! Please join us for some fun over light refreshments, Holiday raffles with gift cards all from downtown businesses and an update from the board as we look to fill 2024 Board positions! Feel free to wear your most festive attire!

Melrose Coffee is a super fetch new spot in downtown Greensboro serving some great lattes, teas, baked goods, and even sandwiches plus now open on certain nights as a cocktail lounge! Join the DRA for Wednesday’s December Member Meetup and Holiday Party at 6 pm on 12/20!

“We strive to inspire and build a community through our passion for crafted coffee and commitment to provide an unparalleled customer experience.” - Melrose Team

Instagram: @melrosegso

Facebook: Melrose Coffee + Wine Bar Greensboro

Join the DRA for our September meetup at locally owned Fiber Space - a unique co-working space offering so much to the downtown community including a retail boutique featuring new local vendors, an event space, podcast studio, content creation, & more business services! They've also added some fun new events that they host such as monthly mixers for members since the last time we checked them out and so much more! Come hear directly from the owner - Sheena White on what she's got in store! Light refreshments on us!

And remember, anyone can attend - you do not need to live downtown, you just need to love supporting downtown!

Instagram: @fiberspace227

Facebook: Fiber Space

Join the DRA for our August meetup at hot new fine dining restaurant that opened earlier this month with the goal of combining cuisines from across the world to create a unique dining experience unlike any other. And we love their tagline, "One world. One people. One cuisine" and can't wait for you all to meet their owner and see their beautifully renovated space! Refreshments on us!

And remember, anyone can attend - you do not need to live downtown, you just need to love supporting downtown!

Instagram: @pangaea_gso

Facebook: Pangaea Bistro & Bar

Join the DRA for our July meetup at a one-of-a-kind specialty coffeehouse downtown proudly serving Vignette Coffee Roasters and local baked goods! Plus we'll be joined by Folk Fest Organizers to hear more about the upcoming annual event and ways to get involved! Refreshments on us! And remember, anyone can attend - you do not need to live downtown, you just need to love supporting downtown!

Instagram: @northernrootscoffeehouse

Facebook: Northern Roots Coffeehouse

Join the DRA for our June meetup to check out a hot new spot in downtown Greensboro in the Lower Fisher Park area which is a bar with barbecue - serving late night too! Offering great food and cocktails, and is locally bartender owned and operated. Cocktail and light apps on us! And remember, anyone can attend - you do not need to live downtown, you just need to love supporting downtown!

Instagram: @neighbors_gso

Join the DRA for our May meetup to enjoy a local favorite which offers fun for all plus great food and drinks! Bourbon Bowl is the home of “Eat Drink Roll,” which is a locally-owned and operated bowling alley with 6 full-service bowling lanes, a cocktail bar and indoor/outdoor dining areas serving tasty craft food, ice cold beer and premium cocktails. The entire venue is also available to rent, so please let them host your next event. Born out of a junkyard and an abandoned gas station, Bourbon Bowl sprang to life in June 2021! We'll also have a special guest from DGI/City Council - Zack Matheny to speak to and answer any questions from members! Light drinks and apps on us! And remember, anyone can attend - you do not need to live downtown, you just need to love supporting downtown!

Instagram: @bourbonbowlgreensboro

Facebook: Bourbon Bowl

Join the DRA for our April meetup to enjoy a sneak peak & exclusive access to a new brewery officially opening April 29th downtown specializing in world class craft beer offering a line up of 29 taps! We'll also have a special guest from GPD to give an update on any downtown initiatives and share their goals on continued crime prevention in the area. "Taps" on us! And remember, anyone can attend - you do not need to live downtown, you just need to love supporting downtown!

Instagram: @hiddengatebrewing

Facebook: Hidden Gate Brewing Company

Join the DRA for our March meetup to check out this locally owned vintage store specializing in vintage clothing & oddities that’s affordable, wearable vintage for everyone! Beverages on us! And remember, anyone can attend - you do not need to live downtown, you just need to love supporting downtown!

Come and see how Esposito Fitness has transformed their space at the Gateway Building in downtown Greensboro (620 S. Elm).

It’s BACK! Your favorite and mine - the Downtown Residents Association annual fundraiser - the Sip-n-Stroll!

Tickets are now on sale.

ARE YOU A BUSINESS AND WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE? CLICK HERE

EVENT TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE ON FEBRUARY 15th

Join the March Monthly Meetup for DRA. Fiber Space is a growing coworking Space designed to meet the needs of our community of career folks and innovators.

227 S Elm St Greensboro, NC

6PM

https://www.workatfiberspace.com/

Join the February Monthly Meetup for DRA.

The Borough Market is a CHIC RETAIL BOUTIQUE WITH A COFFEE, WINE, + COCKTAIL BAR

600 Battleground Ave Greensboro, NC

6PM

https://theboroughmarket.com/

Join the DRA at downtown's only maker space, Forge Greensboro! We'll be splitting up into three sessions (6, 6:30 and 7 pm) to etch a pint glass and learn more about their unique facility. There only ten spots per session, so get your tickets ASAP! An Eventbrite RSVP will be required for this event.

JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IN AUGUST FOR LIVE MUSIC

PRESENTED BY LEE + WRANGLER!

Lewis Street, from Elm to Arlington will be closed to traffic

Bring your seats and enjoy live music each week:

August 6 | Aimee Hill, J Timber and Jukebox Rehab

(grand opening of the new Lee + Wrangler Hometown Studio)

5:30-9:00PM

August 13 |

Sonny Miles: 5:00-6:00 PM

Big Jim Kohler: 6:15-7:15 PM

Marvelous Funkshun: 7:30-9:00 PM

August 20 | Cassette Rewind

6:00-9:00PM

August 27 | The Tams

6:00-9:00PM

FOOD

We have a lot of downtown restaurants convenient to the concert venue and are willing and able to provide takeout! Bonchon, Mellow Mushroom, Chez Genese, Bourbon Bowl, Southend Brewing, Boxcar Arcade... just to name a few. We'll also have a couple of food trucks on hand within the concert footprint.

ALCOHOL

Two great bars and a wine bar... all right there. Bearded Goat, Bourbon Bowl and Lewis & Elm are ready to serve you. Southend Brewing and Boxcar Arcade are right up the street. But remember, you need to stay on their property while consuming. Current ABC permitting won't allow drinking in the street.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Rain or Shine.

WHAT TO BRING

Chairs/Blankets if you want to get comfy

WHAT NOT TO BRING

No outside coolers

No tents

No pets

PARKING

Parking is available in the Lewis Street lot, as well as the lot across Gate City Blvd (corner of S. Elm and Gate City). Our parking decks are also open!

SAFETY FIRST

Wear a mask if you haven't been vaccinated!

Don't come out if you're feeling sick

Wash your hands regularly

Member Meetings are BACK!

Join us IN PERSON, Thursday, August 26th from 5:30 to 7 pm at Lewis & Elm.

This event is for members only and caps at 50 people, so reserve your spot soon.

To welcome member meetings back, DRA will cover one glass of wine or one beer and one item off of the menu. Any additional orders will be at your cost. We encourage you to tip gratuity to our gracious hosts at Lewis & Elm.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE

Note: If you are planning on renewing your membership prior to the event and want to attend, we have some new options to choose from, including a lifetime membership.

We are looking forward to seeing all of you!

JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT IN AUGUST FOR LIVE MUSIC

PRESENTED BY LEE + WRANGLER!

Lewis Street, from Elm to Arlington will be closed to traffic

Bring your seats and enjoy live music each week:

August 6 | Aimee Hill, J Timber and Jukebox Rehab

(grand opening of the new Lee + Wrangler Hometown Studio)

5:30-9:00PM

August 13 |

Sonny Miles: 5:00-6:00 PM

Big Jim Kohler: 6:15-7:15 PM

Marvelous Funkshun: 7:30-9:00 PM

August 20 | Cassette Rewind

6:00-9:00PM

August 27 | The Tams

6:00-9:00PM

FOOD

We have a lot of downtown restaurants convenient to the concert venue and are willing and able to provide takeout! Bonchon, Mellow Mushroom, Chez Genese, Bourbon Bowl, Southend Brewing, Boxcar Arcade... just to name a few. We'll also have a couple of food trucks on hand within the concert footprint.

ALCOHOL

Two great bars and a wine bar... all right there. Bearded Goat, Bourbon Bowl and Lewis & Elm are ready to serve you. Southend Brewing and Boxcar Arcade are right up the street. But remember, you need to stay on their property while consuming. Current ABC permitting won't allow drinking in the street.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Rain or Shine.

WHAT TO BRING

Chairs/Blankets if you want to get comfy

WHAT NOT TO BRING

No outside coolers

No tents

No pets

PARKING

Parking is available in the Lewis Street lot, as well as the lot across Gate City Blvd (corner of S. Elm and Gate City). Our parking decks are also open!

SAFETY FIRST

Wear a mask if you haven't been vaccinated!

Don't come out if you're feeling sick

Wash your hands regularly