Weekender: 21+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Cars & Coffee, Boots & Vines Fest, and Girls’ Night Out

Making weekend plans? Check out these 21+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (August 6-9), including Cars & Coffee, Boots & Vines Fest, and Girls’ Night Out!

Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly.

Thursday, August 6

• Free Wine Tasting – Sip on wines from Italy, France, Germany, and Austria with Piedmont Wine Imports at Camino Brookstown! 4-6 PM
• Mahjong – Guided play session with Camel City Mahjong at 500 W 5th. Grab a drink from The Downtown Grille while you’re there! 6 PM
• Open Studio – Create sculptures from air-dry clay at NCMA WS Downtown’s adults-only art meetup. 5-7 PM
• Baseball – The Dash take on the Asheville Tourists at Truist Stadium this week, with themed games like Renaissance Night and Touch a Truck. Daily games through Sunday.
• Pop-Up Sale – Shop for dorm furniture and decor from Campus Reclaimed in LJVM Coliseum’s parking lot. Runs through Sunday.
• Yoga in the Park – Unwind with a free class from Lotus Yoga in Bailey Park. 6 PM
• Strings & Songs – Violinist and songwriter Emanuel Wynter performs at Southern Drift Brewing Co. 7 PM

Friday, August 7

• Patio Party – Shop secondhand kids’ clothing, try a mocktail from Cordial Cowboy, and explore Synergy’s mini vendor market! 5:15-7 PM
• Japanese Night – Yakitori skewers, chilled noodles, and onigiri meet DJ P.S. Edekot’s beats at Noodle Ju’B. 6-9 PM
• Summerween Bash – Compete in a costume contest, make your own flower crowns, and sip on new beer releases at Foothills Tasting Room.
• DIY Mosaic Lamp – Craft a one-of-a-kind lamp while enjoying a Turkish tea service at Hawthorne Inn! Additional class on Saturday.
• Superhero Concert – Salem Band performs iconic music from your favorite superhero movies at Salem Square! 7:30 PM
• Nerd Nite – Feed your curiosity with Kaleideum’s informal talk series. This month, you’ll learn about film festivals, anime, and the biology of aging. 6 PM

Saturday, August 8

• Kaleideum After Dark – Party like it’s Y2K! Dance to nostalgic tunes, craft Shrinky Dink charms and fuse bead art, and get a caricature done at this after-hours, 21+ event. 6:30 PM
• Girls’ Night Out – Paint a vintage porch goose, play bingo, and win outfits for your goose at Hammer & Stain! 6 PM
• Comedy Show – Stand-up comedy meets improv musical theater at the Milton Rhodes Center! 8 PM
• Boots & Vines Fest – Grab a lawn chair for a night of live music from The Dryes (featured on “The Voice”) and local artists at Old Homeplace Vineyards. Food trucks onsite. 6-10 PM
• Cars & Coffee – Meet fellow car enthusiasts while admiring classic rides and custom builds at Truist Stadium. 8-11 AM
• Nostalgic Movie – Travel back to the ’80s with a screening of “E.T.” at the Milton Rhodes Center. 7 PM
• Art Day – Build your own paper pyramid sculpture with NCMA WS at Winston Square Park. All ages welcome! 11 AM – 2 PM
• Tribute Concert – Jam out to the music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers at The Ramkat. 8 PM
• Guided Hike – Can you name the trees around Salem Lake? Let local experts teach you how on a Tree Trail walk! Free to attend; registration required. 10 AM
• Cats & Yoga – Unwind in a yoga class surrounded by cats at Forsyth Humane Society. 3 PM

Sunday, August 9

• Supper Club – Bring a dish to share at Camel City Supper Club’s community potluck at Easy Tiger Beer Garden. This month’s theme is sticks and skewers! 5-8 PM
• Language Mixer – Practice speaking Spanish, French, or Italian with the Vecino Center at Fiddlin’ Fish! All skill levels welcome. 6-8 PM
• Runners Plunge Club – Join a group run with WS Queer Run Club, then unwind with Sweash Sesh’s sauna and cold plunge, mingle with local run clubs, and shop local vendors. 10 AM