Making weekend plans? Check out these 21+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (May 22-25), including Memorial Day events, Gears & Guitars, and the Carolina Disco Turkeys’ opening game!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!

Thursday, May 22
- A Taste of Spain – Date night idea. Enjoy a four-course dinner paired with Spanish wines at Harmon House. 6 PM
Friday, May 23
- Indoor Concert Series – Country sensations Rodney Atkins and Hunter Hayes perform at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! 7:30 PM
- Gears & Guitars – Get ready for the biggest party on two wheels! Experience high-speed cycling and free live music events in downtown Winston-Salem. Runs through Saturday.
- Improv Show – Foolish Mortals Improv performs its inaugural show at Camel City Playhouse! 7:30 PM
- Musical – What, like it’s hard? Watch “Legally Blonde Jr.” at Theatre Alliance! Runs through Sunday.
- Line Dancing – Join the Chaos Crew at East of Texas for beginner line dancing lessons followed by all-request open dancing! 8-10 PM
- Baseball – The Carolina Disco Turkeys play the Uwharrie Wampus Cats in their opening game at Couch Ballpark! Children wearing a baseball jersey or t-shirt receive FREE admission. 7 PM
- Music For Food – Listen to UNCSA musicians perform at Home Moravian Church in support of Crisis Control Ministry Food Pantries. Food and monetary donations will be collected at the door. 7 PM
- Tears & Cheers – Teachers, staff, and parents are invited to Gypsy Road Brewing to celebrate the last day of school with door prizes and food from Cousins Maine Lobster! 2-7 PM
Saturday, May 24
- Indoor Concert Series – Watch Stokley from Mint Condition perform with Chanté Moore at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 7 PM
- Gears & Guitars – The fun continues with fondos, criterium racing, and free live music (including Switchfoot) in Bailey Park. 8 AM – 9 PM
- Small Biz Market – Support local at Hanes Mall, featuring unique items from artists, makers, and small businesses. 10 AM – 6 PM
- Fit for Paws – Join Breathe Yoga Studio at Forsyth Humane Society for a yoga session surrounded by pups! 3 PM
- Birdhouse Build – Watch Bobby Davis, the “Birdhouse Man,” demonstrate how to build his Bluebird House kit at Winkler Bakery in Old Salem. 11 AM
- Singles on Segways – Meet fellow singles while touring Winston-Salem! Starts at Triad ECO Adventures. 9:30 AM
- Soccer – Cheer on the Salem City Beasts as they take on Wake FC at Truist Sports Park! 7 PM
- Serb Fest – Experience Serbian culture at St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church! The festival features live music, homemade Serbian dishes, traditional dances, and kids activities. Runs through Sunday.
- Paint & Sip – Gather your friends and paint the Winston-Salem skyline at Wine & Design. 7 PM
- Memorial Day Celebration – Head to West Bend Bar for live music, bounce houses, cornhole, an ice cream truck, and much more! 2-9 PM
- Welcome to Winston – New to the area? Join Bookmarks for a community meet and greet! 6 PM
- Recon – Head to Project:Re3 for a weekend of board gaming, featuring play-2-win events, open gaming, door & raffle prizes, and a tabletop gaming flea market. Runs through Monday.
Sunday, May 25
- Sunday Supper – Enjoy a delicious dinner with the community at Green & West! Elderflour Baking Co. is hosting the event as a celebration of life fundraiser for a local family. 5-7 PM
- Food Truck Festival – Check out 20+ food trucks at 9th Street (between Radar Brewing and Wise Man Brewing)! 1-7 PM
- Community Market – Shop handmade items while enjoying live music from Ryan Johnson at Robinhood Plaza. 12-5 PM
- Wrestling Match – Meet the stars of AML Wrestling and cheer on your favorite wrestlers at the Benton Convention Center! Benefits the Dream Center of Forsyth County. 2-6 PM
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
- Military Appreciation Concert – The Embers featuring Craig Woolard perform at Shallowford Square in honor of Memorial Day. 6 PM
- Memorial Day Ceremony – Honor our fallen heroes at the Carolina Field of Honor at Triad Park. 11 AM




























