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Making weekend plans? Check out these 19+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (January 8-11), including Bookmarks’ Adult Book Fair, Thunderbirds Hockey, and an NA Cocktail Class!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, January 8
- Book Talk – Bestselling author Jennifer Niven visits Bookmarks to talk about her latest book, “Meet the Newmans.” Free to attend; registration required. 6:30 PM
- Machine Sewing 101 – Learn how to use your sewing machine at Village Fabric Shop! 5:30 PM
- Birthday Bash – Born in January? Celebrate your birthday with a free bubbly drink and cupcakes at Brouwerij DuBois! 6-8 PM
Friday, January 9
- Blueprint Board Workshop – Join Mac & Cheese Productions at Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. to create a visual blueprint of how you plan to achieve your 2026 goals. 2 PM
- Free Line Dancing – Head to Bodine’s Bar, a country-themed bar in Clemmons, for beginner lessons with Chaos Crew Line Dancing, followed by open dance! 7-9 PM
- Little Women – Experience a musical retelling of the classic novel at Theatre Alliance! Runs through January 18.
- Candlelight Yoga – Take a yoga class under the glow of candlelight with Lewisville Wellness Collective. 6:30 PM
- Colonial Dancing – Step back in time and learn colonial-era dances at Historic Bethabara Park! Free to attend. 6 PM
- Hockey Game – Watch the Twin City Thunderbirds take on the Binghamton Black Bear at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! 7:35 PM
Saturday, January 10
- Kaleideum After Dark – Learn about black holes from a NASA expert, make Galaxy Slime, and play disc golf inside the museum at this 21+ event! 6:30-9:30 PM
- Cocktail Class – Join Cordial Cowboy at Hel’s to make NA cocktails! 12 PM
- Comedy Special – Get ready for a comedy variety show featuring improv, music, and stand-up at the Milton Rhodes Center! 8 PM
- Tom Petty Tribute – I’m free, free fallin’. Listen to Somewhat Petty perform at The Ramkat! 8 PM
- Winter Wonderland – Bring the whole family to Childress Vineyards for a meet-and-greet with Anna and Elsa, hands-on stuffed animal building, and cozy cups of hot chocolate. 10 AM – 7 PM
- Casino Night – Play table games, enter raffles, and enjoy a catered dinner at Whiskey, Taps & Tails! Proceeds benefit the Fostering Faith Foundation. 6:30 PM
- Pup Club Meetup – Join the Winston Girls Club and meet everyone’s adorable furry friends at Tucker’s Tap Yard! 5-7 PM
- History Demos – Watch live candle making and pottery demonstrations at Historic Bethabara Park! 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Tie-Dye Pop-Up – Grab a tie-dye t-shirt from Camel City Dye Works at Low Five Analog Archive! 1-6:30 PM
- Latin Dance – Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at AFAS for a salsa lesson followed by social dancing! 7-11 PM
Sunday, January 11
- Adult Book Fair – Relive the magic of school book fairs at Bookmarks and discover your next favorite read! 10:30 AM
- Meditate, Move, Mahj – Camel City Mahjong teams up with Hilliard Studio Method for meditation, exercise, and guided Mahjong open play! 1 PM
- Tour Pour Du Jour – Tour the Graylyn Estate, learn about its fascinating history, and enjoy appetizers & wine in the library. 4 PM
