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Making weekend plans? Check out these 26+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (August 20-23), including the Winston-Salem Open, Cat Video Fest, and Summer on Fourth!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly.
Thursday, August 20
- Evening in the Atrium – Catch a live set from Americana artist Jeffrey Dean Foster and singer-songwriter Beth McKee at 500 W 5th. Plus, enjoy complimentary bites from East of Texas! 5-7 PM
- Floral DIY – Make an arrangement using local flowers at Sophisticated Florals. 6 PM
- Line Dancing – Wear your cowboy boots to Breathe Cocktail Lounge’s line dancing lessons, followed by open dancing! 6:45-10 PM
- Vinyl Lounge – Spin your favorite records and meet fellow music lovers at NCMA WS Downtown. 6-10 PM
- Paint & Sip – An adorable Highland cow painting? Sign us up. Follow along with step-by-step instructions at Southern Drift Brewing Co.! 6 PM
Friday, August 21
- Murder Mystery – Solve the mystery behind Parrot Island’s lost treasure at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville! 7 PM
- Jazz, Poetry & Wine – Sip a glass while local DJ Spencer Aubrey performs spoken word set to live, original jazz at Acadia Foods. 7:30 PM
- Comedy Show – The lineup and venue? Top secret. Don’t Tell Comedy emails you the location the morning of the show! 8 PM
- Sip & Stitch – Work on your current project in the company of fellow crafters at Bookmarks. 5:30-7 PM
- Improv Night – Laugh out loud as Foolish Mortals creates a show based on audience suggestions at Camel City Playhouse! 7:30 PM
- Back to Trade – Ears to the Ground takes the stage at the corner of Trade & 6th Streets. 7-10 PM
- Park Hangs – Groove to Coconut Cake’s Congolese rumba and African dance music at Bailey Park. 5-8 PM
Saturday, August 22
- Winston-Salem Open – Catch the opening day of the tournament! Matches start at 11 AM. Bring 3 canned goods or 5 school supplies to get in for free.
- Summer on Fourth – Grab a drink at Foothills Brewpub and rock out to Camel City Yacht Club on 4th Street! 7 PM
- Kitten Yoga – Unwind in a yoga class surrounded by kittens at Forsyth Humane Society. 3 PM
- Florals & Mimosas – Explore the design principles behind making flower arrangements while enjoying a mimosa and fruit bar at My Garden Blooms. 2 PM
- Movie Night – “There’s a snake in my boot!” Watch “Toy Story” with the whole family at East of Texas. 8:30 PM
- Triad Business Expo – Connect with business leaders, learn from speakers, participate in workshops, and enjoy an artist showcase at the Benton Convention Center. 11 AM – 5 PM
- Comedy Show – 3 comedians. One hilarious night. Don’t miss Next Stop Comedy at Footnote Coffee! 7 PM
- Arts Fest – Browse handcrafted goods from 40+ local artisans at Harmon Park, with food trucks on site. 9 AM – 3 PM
- Concert – A night of R&B, featuring MAZE with Leela James and The Whispers at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 8 PM
- Cat Video Fest – a/perture screens the latest cat videos at Tanglewood Park! A portion of proceeds will benefit Forsyth Humane Society. 7 PM
- Movie Night – Head to Truist Stadium for a pre-film car show and watch “F1: The Movie.” Car show starts at 4 PM, movie starts at 7 PM. Rescheduled from August 1.
- Final Lap – Don’t miss the last race of the season at Bowman Gray Stadium! 8 PM
- Night Market – Last night market of the summer! Shop from 12+ vendors, grab a bite from Rockin’ Morrocan, and enjoy live music at Wise Man Brewing. 6-10 PM
Sunday, August 23
- Brunch & DIY – Make Shrinky Dinks bag charms or keychains with Dabble Art Bar at East of Texas! Your ticket includes a complimentary mimosa or mocktail. 12 PM
- Rollout Meetup – Got wheels? Join Camel City Sk8ters to skate, bike, and rollerblade on the Muddy Creek Greenway. 9 AM
- Cocktail Class – Learn to make spicy margaritas at easytalk! 2 PM
- Perfume Workshop – Craft your own signature scent at Körner’s Folly! 1 PM
- Candidate Forum – Meet the candidates running for the WS/FC Board of Education at Footnote Coffee! Free to attend, registration required. 6 PM
