Events

Weekender: 22+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend Including Coalpit Live, Brunch Run, and Bailey Beats

Making weekend plans? Check out these 22+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (May 29–June 1), including Coalpit Live, Brunch Run, and Bailey Beats!

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

Murdle Party – Love a good mystery? Play Murdle (and Murdle Jr.) logic puzzles and meet fellow enthusiasts at Bookmarks! 4:30 PM
Vinyl Lounge – Meet fellow music lovers at NCMA Winston-Salem! Bring your records and enjoy listening to analog sound together. 6-9 PM
Thursday Night Live – Enjoy a comedy show and ’90s music party at Clemmons Social Bar! 7 PM
R&B and Poetry – ’80s or ’90s? Come dressed to support your favorite era at Bar Nola and enjoy an evening of song and spoken word. 8-11 PM

House Hangs – Grab your friends and head to NCMA Winston-Salem for tunes by DJ Suzchef, food from Mo Empanadas and South of Brooklyn, and NA drinks from Cordial Cowboy. 5-8 PM
Cake Decorating – Bring the whole family to The Canvas Cake Studio to decorate an adorable cat cake together! 4 PM
Salsa Dance – Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at the Coal Pit for a beginner dance class, followed by a night of social dancing. 7-11 PM
Pet Painting – Create a Van Gogh-style painting of your pooch at Wine & Design! 7 PM
Outdoor Movie – Watch “Moana 2” at Davie County Community Park! Movie starts at sundown.
Dueling Pianos – Get ready for an all-request, sing-along piano performance at Gypsy Road Brewing! 7-10 PM
Yoga & Wine – Unwind with a yoga class led by Breathe Yoga Studio at Rayson Winery. 10 AM
Opening Night – Watch Theatre Alliance’s newest musical performance! “Zorba!” tells the story of the evolving friendship between carefree Zorba and uptight Nikos. Runs through Sunday.
Dance Performance – Watch the Carroll Academy of Irish Dance perform the epic tale of Grace O’Malley, the Irish pirate queen, at Brendle Recital Hall. Additional performances on Saturday.
Comedy & Brewpub Tour – Climb aboard the “Jolly Trolley” for a hilarious trip around town, featuring an onboard comedy show from Tyrone Davis and a tasting at a local brewpub. 7 PM

Coalpit Live – Listen to 2024 America’s Got Talent semi-finalists Ashes & Arrows perform with The Voice finalist Morgan Myles at the Coal Pit! 7 PM
Brunch Run – Run in a 5K or 1 Miler at Salem Lake to support the Piedmont Forest School! Event includes a pancake breakfast and nature crafts for the little ones. First race at 9 AM.
Food & Brews Fest – Head to downtown Mocksville for 70+ vendors, live music, food & drinks, and an incredible kids zone! 11 AM – 7 PM
The Secret Burrow – Dress like it’s the Roaring Twenties and sneak into this speakeasy pop-up at Byrdhouse Books! Benefits Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary. 6 PM
Storytime – Join Bookmarks for a unique storytime highlighting different languages and cultures + themed activities. 10 AM
Kids in the Kitchen – Kids learn how to make packable picnic foods like chicken Caesar wraps and strawberry lemonade bars at Southern Home & Kitchen. 10 AM
Bailey Beats – Listen to North Carolina native Katie Blvd perform her early hip-hop-inspired music at Bailey Park! 5-7 PM
Hoots Flea Market – Stop by Hoots Beer Co. for 20+ vendors, a live DJ, and food trucks. 11 AM – 4 PM
Survivors Day – Celebrate cancer survivorship at the Generations Center with lunch, wellness activities, treatment resources, and survivorship information. 11 AM – 2 PM

Supper Club – Meet new people and enjoy dippable foods at Camel City Supper Club in Granville Park. Don’t forget to bring your own dish to share! 5:30 PM
Cocktail Class – Learn how to make the perfect martini at easytalk! 4 PM
DIY Workshop – Use Chinese painting techniques to adorn a hand-painted decorative fan at the Vecino Center. 3 PM
Local Ladies Market – Stop by Fiddlin’ Fish to shop from 15+ woman-woned businesses! 1-4 PM
Family First Workshop – Create a seascape scene using printmaking techniques and origami art at the Reynolda House Museum! 2 PM