WELCOME PINKY! Comes to Dana Auditorium
The Eastern Festival of Music brings its WELCOME PINKY! program to Dana Auditorium at Guilford College on Friday, August 1, with the show set for 7:30 PM ET. It’s an indoor concert in a proper auditorium, so once you’re in your seat, the only thing you need to focus on is the music.
Getting There: Watch for Storms on the Drive In
The trip to the venue is where tonight’s weather actually matters. The National Weather Service has Greensboro topping out near 90°F today, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 3 PM — the probability of precipitation is running around 28-30%. Winds stay light out of the south-southeast at 2 to 10 mph, though gusts as high as 18 mph are possible if a storm cell rolls through.
Since the concert kicks off at 7:30 PM, there’s a real chance leftover shower or thunderstorm activity is still in the area during arrival. Give yourself extra time walking from the parking lot to Dana Auditorium in case you catch a passing downpour, and keep an eye on the sky if you’re parked any distance from the building. Once you’re through the doors, none of this matters — the show goes on regardless of what’s happening outside.
What to Bring
Since this is an indoor auditorium show, leave the outdoor festival gear at home — no need for sunscreen or rain ponchos once you’re inside. If you want a layer for the walk in, a light jacket or something you can easily carry and stash once seated is a smart call, especially with thunderstorms possible.
Practical Tips
- Arrive early: With a possible storm passing through the area before showtime, build in a buffer for parking and the walk to the auditorium.
- Parking: Plan your route to Guilford College’s campus with the storm chance in mind — a few extra minutes can mean the difference between a dry walk and a soaked one.
- Inside the venue: Auditorium seating means the muggy 90°F heat outside won’t follow you in — dress for comfort once you’re seated for the evening.
Get to Dana Auditorium a little early, dodge any afternoon storm activity, and settle in for WELCOME PINKY!.