Making weekend plans? Check out these 21+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend, including Wake Forest’s opening football game, Piedmont Pops, and Wild West Brewfest!
Don’t forget to also look at our live music guide – it’s updated weekly!

Thursday, August 29
- Football – Cheer on the Demon Deacons in their opening game against North Carolina A&T at Allegacy Stadium. Go Deacs! 7 PM
- Crochet/Knit Club – Form new friendships while getting crafty at The DOSE Collective! All skill levels are welcome. 6-9 PM
- Baseball – Watch the Winston-Salem Dash play their final games of the season at Truist Stadium! The Dash will face off against the Brooklyn Cyclones Thursday-Sunday.
Friday, August 30
- Ace n’ Ale – Join Winston-Salem Tennis, Inc. for the kickoff party of its newest young adult social league at Ski & Tennis Station. 5-7 PM
- Comedy Show – Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughter at Hoots Beer Co., featuring Jeremy Alder, Nick Ciacia, and more! 7 PM
- Outdoor Movie – Sink your teeth into a thrilling movie and watch Blade at Bailey Park! Rated R. Movie starts at sunset. Note: This event was rescheduled from August 16 due to rain.
- House Hangs – Hang out at NCMA WS (formerly SECCA)! Listen to tunes from DJ Fleet while dining on food from Southern Wok and WutYaSay. 5-8 PM
- Wine Pairing – Who doesn’t like a good mystery? Visit Medaloni Cellars for a mystery wine and food pairing! 12-8 PM
- Karaoke Night – Grab your friends and sing your heart out at Tucker’s Tap Yard! 6-9 PM
- Downtown Jazz – Saxophonist Marcus Anderson from South Carolina performs at Corpening Plaza. 6:30-9:30 PM
- Comedy/Brewpub Tour – Climb aboard the “jolly trolley” for a trip around town featuring an onboard comedy show and a tasting at a local brewpub. 7-9 PM
- Drive-in Movie – Watch The Goonies at Davie County Community Park; concessions available. Movie starts at sunset.
Saturday, August 31
- Wild West Brewfest – Wise Man Brewing brings the Wild West to Winston-Salem with a mechanical bull, country music from the Zack Brock Duo, and a custom cowboy hat stand! 5-10 PM
- Family Art Day – Bring the family to the Mary Alice Warren Community Center for storytime and hands-on art activities! Storytime at 10:30 AM, art session at 12 PM.
- Latin Dance – Learn the salsa at Incendiary Brewing (Lewisville location) with instructors from SonCaribe Latin Dance. Stay afterward for a social dance with a live DJ! 5-9 PM
- Bourbon Revival – The Kentucky-based bluegrass band performs a free concert at Shallowford Square! 7-9 PM
- Coal Pit Live – Spindle 45 and High Point Horns open for Camel City Yacht Club in the Coal Pit! Admission is free. 6 PM
- Y2K Dance Party – Dance the night away to tunes from the ‘90s and ‘00s played by live DJs at the Milton Rhodes Center. 7:30-11:30 PM
- Summer on Fourth – Get ready to groove on 4th Street as Souljam takes the stage in front of Foothills Brewing! 7-10 PM
- Night at the Opera – Listen to musical performances of songs written by female composers & lyrists at Calvary Moravian. 3 PM
Sunday, September 1
- Free Symphony – The Piedmont Wind Symphony presents “Summon the Heroes” at the Coal Pit, featuring music from John Williams’ Olympic compositions and Marvel & Pixar action films’ soundtracks! 6 PM
- Fall Market – Find handmade gifts at Angelo Artisan’s vendor market at Wise Man Brewing. Food trucks onsite. 12-5 PM




























