Weekender: 27+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Banana Pudding Bake-Off, Jazz Festival, and Book Swap

Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (March 26-29), including the UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Festival, East of Texas’ banana pudding bake-off, and a book swap!

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

Thursday, March 26

• Hat Bar Pop-Up – Create a custom cowboy or trucker hat with The Brim Bar at STEM Beverage & Supply! 6:30 PM
• Croissants et Conversation – Practice your French at the Vecino Center while enjoying pastries! All language levels are welcome. 6 PM
• Wine Dinner – Enjoy a 5-course wine-paired dinner at River Birch Lodge! 6:30 PM
• Composting Class – Learn how to start your own backyard compost bin or pile during Forsyth Creek Week! Free to attend; registration encouraged. 4:30 PM
• Charcuterie Class – Learn to make the perfect charcuterie board with Claire at The Porch! Free to attend; reservation required. 6 PM
• Collage Night – Cut and paste together a collage among fellow crafters at Culture WS! Free to attend; supplies provided. 6-10 PM
• The Book of Will – Shakespeare’s friends race to preserve his legacy in this heartfelt Little Theatre performance! Runs through Sunday.

Friday, March 27

• Carmen – Experience breathtaking song and story as Piedmont Opera performs Bizet’s “Carmen” at High Point Theatre. Additional performance on Sunday!
• Free Fishing – Go fishing at Salem Lake’s pier during Forsyth Creek Week! All equipment is provided, and the WFU Fishing Team will teach you the basics. 5-7 PM
• UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Festival – Jam out to free music on three different stages at Camel City BBQ, 1-6 PM. Runs through Saturday.
• Henna Workshop – Celebrate Buena Henna’s tenth anniversary and learn to create henna tattoos at Dabble Art Bar! 6 PM
• Comedy Show – Need to unwind from the workweek? Prepare for a side-splitting show at Foothills Tasting Room! 7:30 PM
• Salsa Dancing – Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at the Coal Pit for a beginner class, followed by a night of social dancing. 7-11 PM
• Craft Circle – Work on your current project and mingle with other creatives at Art SHAC! 6-8:30 PM
• Patio Pup Party – Bring your pups to Butcher & Bull Restaurant and meet loveable shelter pups from Forsyth Humane Society! Special “puptail” bites available for furry friends. 4-6 PM

Saturday, March 28

• Adaptive Sports & Recreation EXPO – Try adaptive sports like wheelchair basketball and sled hockey, plus explore community resources and hands-on activities. Free to attend; hosted by Solutions for Independence! 10 AM – 2 PM
• Banana Pudding Bake-Off – Compete for the title of Best Banana Pudding at East of Texas, or just stop by to taste and vote for your favorite! 2-5 PM
• Bulls, Bands, and Barrels – Get ready for bull riding, high-speed barrel racing, bullfighting, and country music by Jon Pardi and Braxton Keith at LJVM Coliseum! 6:30 PM
• Blind Date Book Swap – Bring a wrapped book to Main & Mountain Bookstore for a white elephant-style exchange! 6 PM
• Helicopter Day – Visit Armstrong Artisan Farms for helicopter rides and Easter egg drops at its Carolina Tulip Festival! Also available next Saturday.
• Easter Market – Shop from local vendors at Wise Man Brewing and bring the kids for face painting, fairy hair, and more! 12-4 PM
• Vintage Market – Discover vintage clothing and accessories at the West End Vintage Market at Joymongers Barrel Hall! 1-5 PM
• Creek Week Movie – Learn how our creeks connect to the ocean and watch “Finding Nemo” at TREX Cinema! 3 PM
• Free Symphony – Listen to the Winston-Salem Symphony and the Youth Symphony perform at Wait Chapel! Registration required. 3 PM
• Taste of History – Explore the history, culture, and roasting process of coffee at Körner’s Folly, featuring samples from Savage Roasters! 10 AM
• Cooking Class – Prepare handmade fettuccine and ravioli at Taste Buds Kitchen! 6:30 PM
• Spring Open House – Shop from 20+ vendors, enjoy live music, and enter raffles at Childress Vineyards! 10 AM – 5 PM
• Adult Easter Egg Hunt – Search for eggs hidden throughout Old Homeplace Vineyard’s property. If you find the grand golden egg, you’ll win a full case of wine! 12-5 PM
• Candle Workshop – Create a custom candle at Lizzie’s All Natural Products! You get to choose the scent, vessel color, and wax color. 12 PM

Sunday, March 29

• Bonsai & Brews – Your home needs another plant. Attendees receive a bonsai tree and learn how to care for it at Foothills Tasting Room! 2 PM
• Community Supper – Enjoy a buffet-style meal from Gee (formerly of Elderflour Baking Co.) at Campus Gas! Tickets are pay what you can. 6 PM