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Making weekend plans? Check out these 23+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (May 14-17), including the Winston-Salem Greek Festival, Lyrics by the Lake, and Dino Dig!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly.
Thursday, May 14
- Baseball – The Dash takes on the Wilmington Blue Rocks at Truist Stadium this week! Daily games through Sunday.
- Girls’ Night Out – Grab your girls and join Forsyth Woman Magazine for dinner, dessert, and drink specials at Midtown Cafe & Dessertery. 5 PM
- Pints for a Purpose – Face painting, cornhole, ladder golf — head to Incendiary Brewing for a family outing! Donations support Senior Services. 5-7 PM
- Cooking Class – Date night idea. Make a rustic Italian meal together at Taste Buds Kitchen! 6:30 PM
- Birthday Bash – Born in May? Brouwerij DuBois is throwing you a party, complete with a complimentary bubbly drink and cupcakes! 6-8 PM
Friday, May 15
- Greek Festival – Opa! Try authentic Greek dishes, watch dance performances, and tour Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church! Runs through Sunday.
- Japanese Night – A late-night blend of flavor and beats at Noodle Ju’B. Expect onigiri, new dumpling creations, and music by DJ P.S. Edekot! 6-10 PM
- Art Crush – The Arts District turns into a block party with 35+ creatives, live music, and hands-on fun for all ages! 7-10 PM
- Lyrics by the Lake – Poetry, live music, and local art collide in one of Winston-Salem’s signature cultural nights at Hanesbrands Theatre! 7-9 PM
- Improv Show – You literally have no idea what’s coming. Get ready for a hilarious evening with Foolish Mortals at Camel City Playhouse! 7:30 PM
- Innovation & Cinema – Meet Bowman Gray race car drivers and watch “Talladega Nights” at Bailey Park! Drivers arrive at 6 PM, movie starts at sunset.
- Starlight Movie Night – Watch “Jurassic World: Rebirth” at Shallowford Square. Arrive early to play bingo with prizes! Bingo at 6 PM, movie starts at sunset.
- Movie in the Park – Watch “Elio” at Harmon Park! Movie starts at sunset.
Saturday, May 16
- Fireweed Dinner – Connect with strangers over a 5-course meal by Native Root at West Salem Public House. 6 PM
- Speed Friending – Skip the small talk awkwardness and meet new people in a guided social experience hosted by Saya from Mac & Cheese Productions! 6 PM
- Mahjong – Join Camel City Mahjong for an open play session at Radar Brewing! 12 PM
- Songbird Supper Club – A night of music, poetry, and storytelling paired with dinner by Robert Rust Foods at Camel City Playhouse! 7 PM
- Barn Bash – Shop fresh produce, explore a vendor market, and take a tour of Fair Share Farm. 10 AM – 3 PM
- Plant Symposium – Ever wanted your own Venus flytrap? Check out unique carnivorous and exotic plants at Ciener Botanical Garden. Runs through Sunday.
- Free Boxing Clinic – Train with a former WBO Women’s Featherweight World Champion at Salem College! Registration required. 10 AM
- Art in the Park – Create paper mache clouds in this all-ages workshop with NCMA WS at Merschel Plaza. Drop by anytime from 10 AM – 1 PM.
- Dino Dig – Is your kid in their dinosaur phase? They’ll love digging up fossils at Washington Park’s dino-themed playground! 10 AM
Sunday, May 17
- The Art of Brunch – Connect with local artists over brunch at The Shaffner Inn, then shop a small art market featuring their work. 12:30 PM
- Ice Cream Social – Roll up your sleeves to help make ice cream and explore the historic Nissen House! 2 PM
- Pickleball Social – Casual play at Little Creek Park + post-play social at East of Texas with Average Joe Pickleball. 10 AM – 12 PM
- Band Concert – The Winston-Salem Community Band performs its first concert of the season at Miller Park Amphitheater! Free to attend. 6:30 PM
- Cars & Coffee – Check out a lineup of cars and meet fellow car enthusiasts at Wise Man Brewing! 10 AM – 2 PM
