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Making weekend plans? Check out these 26+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (August 28-31), including Piedmont Pops, Wild West Brewfest, and a tropical murder mystery!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, August 28
- Networking Social – Join Winston Under 40 at Robert Hall for complimentary appetizers and drinks from Thirsty Buffalo! 5-6:30 PM
- Flower Arranging – Create a beautiful bouquet at Sophisticated Florals. 6 PM
- Murder at the Luau – Can you solve this murder mystery at Gypsy Road Brewing? Tropical costumes encouraged! 7 PM
- Vinyl Lounge – Meet fellow music lovers at NCMA Winston-Salem! Bring your records and enjoy listening to analog sound together. 5-10 PM
- Art in the Park – Bring your kids (grades K-5) to Sedge Garden Park to paint in nature! Supplies provided. 4 PM
- R&B and Poetry – Listen to live R&B and spoken word at Bar Nola! Recurs on the last Thursday of every month. 8-11 PM
- Painting DIY – Paint a portrait of your pet at Wine & Design! 7 PM
Friday, August 29
- Season Opener – Cheer on the Demon Deacons as they take on Kennesaw State at Allegacy Stadium! 7 PM
- Book Launch – Join Bookmarks at The Crest for the release of “Whatever Happened to Lori Lovely?” by NC-based author Sarah McCoy. 6:30 PM
- Poetry Slam – Listen to original poetry (or perform your own!) at The Bookhouse. Winners will receive cash prizes. 7-10 PM
- Drive-in Movie – Watch “Field of Dreams” at Davie County Community Park! Movie starts at dusk.
- Decades Party – Souljam performs at Wise Man Brewing, playing hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s! Which decade are you dressing as? 8-11 PM
- Decorating DIY – Grab your friends and decorate a cookies ‘n cream cake at Canvas Cake Studio. 6:30 PM
- Dueling Pianos – Get ready for an all-request, sing-along piano performance at Gypsy Road Brewing! 7-10 PM
Saturday, August 30
- Summer on Fourth – The Vagabond Saints’ Society performs in front of Foothills Brewpub for the final concert in the Downtown Summer Music Series. 7-10 PM
- Storytime – Bring your kids to Bookmarks for a storytime reading and activities! Free to attend. 10 AM
- Card Show – Calling all collectors! Browse sports cards, comics, Funko Pops, and much more from over 180 vendors at Truist Stadium. 9 AM – 4 PM
- Pop Up Choir – Sing Coldplay’s “Fix You” with the One Love One Voice Pop Up Choir at Winston-Salem Wellness Collective. 4 PM
- Ćevap Fest – Enjoy Serbian food, live music, and kids’ activities at St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church in Kernersville! Free to attend. Runs through Sunday.
- Wild West Brewfest – Grab your boots and head to Wise Man Brewing for live country music, line dancing lessons, a mechanical bull, and more! 4-10 PM
- Vintage Market – Looking for vintage clothing? Sounds like you need to make a stop at Joymongers Barrel Hall! 3-7 PM
- Fantasy Reading Party – Read your favorite fantasy book at Mothership Studios, grab NA drinks from Cordial Cowboy, get your face painted, and shop a mini vendor market! Costumes encouraged. 6-9 PM
- Once Upon a Mani – Create custom romantasy-themed press-on nails at Byrdhouse Books! 5 PM
- End of Summer Bash – Wear your best beach attire and celebrate the end of summer at Bamboo Lounge with live music, a food truck, and giveaways! 3 PM – 1 AM
- Faith Meets Medicine – Head to the Benton Convention Center for a health fair with free health screenings, a youth conference, and a gala dinner. 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, August 31
- Carolina Weddings Show – In your engagement era like Taylor and Travis? Meet the region’s top wedding vendors at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! 12-4 PM
- Painting DIY – Welcome in the autumn season by painting a pumpkin door hanger with JK Woodworked Creations at Brouwerij DuBois. 2 PM
- Vendor Market – Shop handmade items and grab a bite from the Taco Bros food truck at Robinhood Plaza. 12-5 PM
- Piedmont Pops – The Piedmont Wind Symphony performs everything from iconic movie scores to Broadway showtunes at the Coal Pit! Free to attend. 6 PM
