Weekender: 27+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend Including Foodees Festival, Bookmarks’ Used Book Sale, and 3 Musicals

Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend, including the Foodees Festival, Bookmarks’ used book sale, and opening night for three musicals!

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

Thursday, July 25

• Music at Twilight – Enjoy live music from the Chuck Dale Smith Band while taking in the beauty of Ciener Botanical Garden. 6 PM
• Musical – The Theatre Alliance presents Waitress, a musical based on the 2007 film. Show runs through Sunday.
• Drag Bingo – Head to Radar Brewing for music bingo with Anna Yacht and Genesis De Vil. 7 PM
• Community Conversations – Join Bookmarks to learn about the voting process and fair elections during a tour of the Forsyth Community Board of Elections. 6 PM
• Vinyl Lounge – Meet fellow music lovers at SECCA! Bring your own records and enjoy listening to analog sound. 6-9 PM
• Artist Reception – View artwork from three North Carolina artists at Camino Bakery (4th Street location). The event will include complimentary wine tasting and Camino treats! 5-7 PM

Friday, July 26

• Cinderella – Watch Rodger and Hammerstein’s musical adaption of the classic fairytale! The show runs through August 11 at the Stained Glass Playhouse.
• Sunflower Extravaganza – Pick flowers, explore a sunflower maze, and enjoy live music at The Fields at Sunflower Trail! Runs all weekend.
• Downtown Jazz – Listen to Art Sherrod and Lin Rountree perform at Corpening Plaza. 6:30-9:30 PM
• Movie Night – You have two movie options this Friday! Watch Everything Everywhere All at Once at Bailey Park or Wish at Davie County Community Park. Both movies start at sundown.
• Latin Dance – Learn the salsa or bachata at the Coal Pit with instructors from SonCaribe Latin Dance. Stay afterward for a social dance! 7-11 PM
• Foodees Festival – With over 40 food trucks and 60 vendors, this is a free event you don’t want to miss. Runs through Sunday at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.
• Musical – Spring Theatre presents Urinetown, a family-friendly and hilarious socio-political satire. Show runs through Sunday.

Saturday, July 27

• Used Book Sale – Find your next read at Bookmarks’ first-ever used book sale! The sale will take place in Cobblestone Warehouse through Sunday.
• Yoga Class – Stretch out with the Lewisville Wellness Collective in Shallowford Square. Don’t forget to bring your own mat! 9 AM
• Flower Workshop – Learn about and plant heirloom varieties of flower seeds at Old Salem. 12 PM
• Block Party – Head to the Ballet and Performing Arts Center for a block party, featuring bounce houses, silent auction baskets, dance, and more! 1-4 PM
• Hoots Flea Market – What treasures will you find? Shop from over 20 vendors while enjoying food from the Sushi Empire food truck and music from DJ Natvia. 12-5 PM
• Coal Pit Live – Enjoy a free concert in the Coal Pit, featuring B-String Allstars and Red Dirt Revelators! 6 PM
• Picnic in the Park – Gia Roxx, lead singer of the Queen’s Court Party Band, performs at Bailey Park. Grab a bite from an onsite food truck and enjoy the show! 6 PM
• Sidewalk Sale – Shop local at Reynolda Village! Businesses will have special deals from 10 AM – 4 PM, though hours may vary from business to business.
• Ropes Course Day – Experience a day of excitement at Miracle Heights Adventures in Crossnore! Enjoy a 600′ zipline, climbing walls, a giant swing, a 40′ QuickFlight, and more. Plus, meet Bolt, the Winston-Salem Dash’s mascot! 9 AM – 2 PM
• Outdoor Movie – Grab a bite at East of Texas and watch The Parent Trap! Proceeds from the event’s movie-themed specials will benefit Old Salem Museum & Gardens. 8:45 PM
• Decade Night – Slide back into the ‘90s and ‘00s at Childress Vineyards and listen to iconic music in a live show from Split Second Sound. 7 PM
• Arts For EveryBody – This arts and health fair at United Health Centers will feature spoken word, singing, storytelling, and free health screenings. 10 AM – 3 PM

Sunday, July 28

• Cocktail Class – Learn about and taste different tequilas before making your own tequila cocktail at Easytalk. Classes at 2 PM and 4 PM.
• Kindling Dinner – Join Native Root at West Salem Public House for a cookout-style four-course meal prepared over an open fire. 5:30 PM
• Yoga at the Winery – Take a yoga class with instructors from Breathe Yoga Studios at Meladoni Cellars. 11 AM
• Silent Book Club – Cozy up with a good book in the company of fellow readers at Footnote Coffee. There will be designated times for mingling and reading. 3 PM
• Gardens Tour – Visit five community gardens in Winston-Salem and meet their leaders! Meet at the N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Forsyth County Center. 4:30 PM