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Making weekend plans? Check out these 19+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (February 26 – March 1), including Groove Lab, Bright Futures Festival, and Cody Johnson’s concert!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly.
Thursday, February 26
- HOPera – Pair your IPA with opera as Regan Bisch of the Piedmont Opera performs at Joymongers Barrel Hall! 6 PM
- Winter Dance – Watch UNCSA students perform classic and contemporary dances in this highly anticipated show! Runs through March 1.
- Cocktail Class – Learn to make margaritas at The Porch with owner Claire! Free to attend; registration required. 6 PM
- Face to Face – Don’t miss former National Security Advisor and bestselling author Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster at Wait Chapel! 7:30 PM
- Whiskey Dinner – Date night just got an upgrade. Enjoy a four-course dinner paired with Old Forester whiskey at Foothills Brewpub. 6 PM
- Comedy Night – Nationally touring comedian Joel Fuster headlines at Radar Brewing! 7 PM
- Crate Dig & Chill – Did today’s feature make you feel nostalgic? Buy, sell, and trade records while listening to a live vinyl set at The CMPND! 6-10 PM
- Cocktails at Capone’s – Unwind and grab a drink at Robert Hall’s Prohibition Era-themed bar on the last Thursday of every month! 5-9 PM
Friday, February 27
- Let’s Get Quizzical – Show off your trivia skills at Imprints Cares’ charity event at the Millennium Center, supporting educational and health equity for families and children in Forsyth County. 5:30 PM
- Cody Johnson – Country star Cody Johnson performs at LJVM Coliseum! We’re already dusting off our cowboy boots. 7:30 PM
- Opening Reception – Check out Milton Rhodes Center’s new art exhibit featuring work by three local artists! 5:30 PM
- Jazz Show – Dress like it’s the Roaring ‘20s and listen to a live jazz band at Manolo’s Boutique Wines! 6 PM
- Spring Consignment Sale – Shop gently used children’s clothes, baby gear, toys, and books at Messiah Moravian Preschool! Also available Saturday.
Saturday, February 28
- Wallace & Gromit Live! – An Oscar-winning film + live brass! Experience Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers with the NC Brass Band. 3 PM (Also available March 1 at Wake Forest University).
- Bright Futures Festival – Discover hands-on STEM and literacy activities, storytelling, robotics, and a paper airplane competition at Kaleideum! 11 AM – 3 PM
- Tool Workshop – Get hands-on experience with power tools while helping build sets and scenery with the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem. 10 AM
- Groove Lab – Dance to tech and Latin house all night at Bar Nola! 10 PM – 2 AM
- Brinner – Enjoy breakfast for dinner at Brouwerij DuBois! We hear this will be a recurring event. 5-9 PM
- Elvis Dinner – Rock ’n’ roll the night away at Childress Vineyards with an Elvis tribute and dinner! Dress in your best ’50s look for a shot at a prize. 6 PM
- Community Roots Day – Plant trees around our city with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful! Tools and training provided. 9 AM
- Black History Tour – Learn about the lives and legacies of Old Salem’s Black community members. 1:30 PM
- Coffee & Canvas – Create a unique painting while enjoying coffee at Lewisville Wellness Collective. Beginner-friendly! 10 AM
- Paint & Chill – Create a unique heart painting at Mixxer to finish off the month of love! 5:30 PM
Sunday, March 1
- Trade Street Farmers Market – Skip the grocery run and shop from 20+ local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and more on Trade Street! 10 AM – 2 PM
- Spring Kick Off Sale – Get your outdoor spaces ready for the warmer weather with up to 35% off premium outdoor furniture at Casual Furniture World! Available through March 8.
- Flavors of the Globe – Take a culinary journey through 10+ food stations at Second Harvest Food Bank! 5 PM
- Pickleball Club – Hit the courts with the Average Joe Pickleball League at Little Creek Park, followed by socializing at Foothills Tasting Room! Forecast: high 60s. 12 PM
- Line Dance Party – Gather your friends for a night of beginner and improv open dancing with Maggie Shipley! 1:30-4:30 PM
