July in Greensboro stretches long into the evening—perfect for music, spontaneous road trips, and dinners that linger. Whether you’re planning a date night or a full weekend escape, these are a few of our favorite ways to experience the season.
Date Idea #1
Thursday Evening Cocktails & Jazz
Thursdays, 6-9 PM | O.Henry Social Lobby
Over the years (since January 2015!), O.Henry has become quite a hotbed for live jazz. Enjoy vintage craft cocktails and delightful shared small plates while The O.Henry Trio artists Dave Fox (piano), Drew Hays (saxophone) and Matt Kendrick (double bass) are joined by guest vocalists:
July 9 | Clinton Horton
July 16 | Jessica Mashburn
July 23 | Nishah DiMeo
July 30 | Cle Thompson
Explore O.Henry’s Full Jazz Schedule
Romance Advisor Tip:
- No cover charge! Arrive early in order to get a seat or choose to take the elevator home with the Jazz Package and enjoy limited preferred seating, a $50 dining credit, and a good night’s sleep in an extraordinary bedroom.
Date Idea #2
Kayak and Clean Up at Lake Brandt
July 14, 2026
Make a splash…together!
Enjoy an evening kayaking while helping to keep Greensboro lakes clean and preserve their natural beauty.
You may bring your own kayak and PFD or use one provided by the City (free for this event). Greensboro City Lakes has agreed to waive the rental fees due to the cleanup. Note: Advanced registration required. Learn More.
Date Idea #3
Lionel Richie | Earth, Wind, & Fire Concert
July 18, 2026
“Sing a Song All Night Long” with Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind, & Fire, a concert at First Horizon Coliseum.
Crafted for the music enthusiast! Stay close to First Horizon Coliseum (within 3 miles) and enjoy a little romance with your love, or gather with friends in extraordinary spaces.
Before or after the show, dine in the adjacent and popular Green Valley Grill with seasonal dishes and an energetic bar with craft cocktails and over 500 wines.
Package Includes:
- Extraordinary Bedroom
- 10% Discount Off our Flexible Rate
- $50 Dining Credit to GVG, PWB, or L32
- Choice of Early Check-In 12 PM or Late Checkout 3 PM
- TICKETS NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE | Tickets and Information
Date Idea #4
Have A Refresco Al Fresco
Try something new together. New summer menus are coming! Savor the new features from Green Valley Grill and Print Works Bistro in our romantic dining rooms or al fresco in our Courtyard and Creekside Terrace.
Romance Advisor’s Tip:
Many of our romance packages include dining credit! Take the elevator home after dinner!
Date Idea #5
Take a Day Trip To Seagrove Pottery
About 45 minutes from Proximity Hotel and O.Henry Hotel in Seagrove NC, there are over 90 pottery shops and studios spread across Seagrove and surrounding areas. Set your own pace as you go from shop to shop. You’ll most likely be greeted by the potters themselves. Seagrove offers a range of pottery, from functional everyday use, contemporary, sculptural, folk art, to historical forms from the past.
Seagrove Pottery
- Learn More: Visit NC Seagrove Guide
- Location: 798 NC 705, Seagrove, NC 27341
- Town of Seagrove Website
Romance Advisor Tips:
- Don’t know where to start? Try an interactive digital or a printable map of all the potters.