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Paws in the City. 6:30–10:30 p.m. Join fellow pet lovers for a new gala that raises money for sick and injured animals. The event includes live music, drinks, a prize raffle, a silent auction, and more. Hosted by Fur-Ever Friends of Winston-Salem. $35 in advance/$40 at the door. 336-659-4927. Millennium Center, 101 W. Fourth St. fureverfriendsnc.org.

6-8
Christmas Open House at A New Leaf. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 1–5 p.m. Find collectible Santas, custom-made wreaths and centerpieces, hostess gifts, and plenty of other holiday items. 336-765-3390. 102 Bishop St. anewleafplants.com.

9-13
Christmas Open House at June Delugas Interiors. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Christmas items, gift ideas, refreshments, and plenty of special savings highlight this festive five-day event. 336-778-1030. 2575 Old Glory Rd., Clemmons. junedelugasinteriors.com.

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BOOKMARKS presents: A Conversation with John Hodgman. 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:15 p.m. John Hodgman, known as the Resident Expert on The Daily Show, presents his book More Information Than You Require. $15–40. 800-838-3006. Salem College Fine Arts Center, 601 S. Church St. bookmarksbookfestival.org.

13-14
Holly Jolly Craft Show. Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.–4p.m. A variety of crafts will be available from members and friends of the Cricket’s Nest. Free. 336-659-4315. South Fork Community Center, 4401 Country Club Rd. cricketsnest.com.

13-22
Triad Restaurant Week. Participating local restaurants will offer a special prix fixe menu, either $30 or $20.  Includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. For a look at participating restaurants, go to triadrestaurant week.com.

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Musical U: How to Listen to a Symphony. 7–8:30 p.m. Part of Reynolda House’s Portals of Discovery series. $25, $18 for members, $8 for students. 336-758-5150. Reynolda House Museum, 2250 Reynolda Rd. reynoldahouse.org.

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Bethabara Holiday Concert. 7–8 p.m. Enjoy Bethabara Park’s community band as they play a number of holiday favorites. Free. 336-924-8191. Maple Springs United Methodist, 2569 Reynolda Road. bethabarapark.org.

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Hollywood Émigrés and Protégés. 7:30 p.m. UNCSA Chancellor John Mauceri will be the conductor and host of this North Carolina Symphony benefit performance. 336-721-1945. Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St.    ncsymphony.org.

21-22
Piedmont Craftmen’s Fair. Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, noon–5 p.m. This annual event will feature 130 of the Southeast’s finest craftsmen. $6 adults, $5 seniors/students. Children under 12 free. Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St. piedmontcraftsmen.org.

21-22
Festival of Trees. Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, noon–5 p.m. More than 60 decorated trees highlight this annual holiday event, which includes crafts and a raffle. 336-716-7985. Dixie Classic Fair Grounds, Education Bldg. festivaloftrees.  tcvmedia.com.

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Thanksgiving Wine Tour. 9:30a.m.–5 p.m. Get a full day of wine education from the folks at Yadkin Valley Wine Tours. The ticket includes transportation, lunch, and tasting. $85. 336-793-4488. Departs from The Village Inn in Clemmons, 6205 Ramada Drive.            yadkinvalleywinetours.com.