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Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (April 16-19), including RiverRun International Film Festival, Tour of Fine Spaces, and Art in the Park!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide — it’s updated weekly.
Thursday, April 16
- Evening in the Atrium – Get lost in the smooth sound of Freeport Jazz while enjoying small bites from Downtown Grille at 500 West 5th. Free to attend. 5-7 PM
- Mahjong – Learn the basics of the game with Camel City Mahjong at the Peace Haven Chick-fil-A! 9:30 AM
- New Exhibition – Check out Sawtooth’s 80th anniversary exhibition, “Making Space to Create,” featuring 130+ artists! Opening night includes hors d’oeuvres, hands-on activities, and storytelling with MUSE WS. 5-8 PM
- Cooking Class – Learn to make East Pakistani curry with chef Mary Haglund at Southern Home & Kitchen! 6 PM
- 3rd Street Soundwaves – Jam out as Ears to the Ground performs a free concert right in front of Kaleideum! 5:30-8:30 PM
- Vinyl Night – Bring your favorite vinyl to Brouwerij DuBois for a night of analog sound. 5-8 PM
Friday, April 17
- RiverRun International Film Festival – Opening night! 170+ films. 9 days. Watch narratives, documentaries, and shorts from established and emerging filmmakers across the Triad through April 25!
- Battle of the Badges – Who are you rooting for? The city’s police and fire departments compete in a hockey match at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Proceeds benefit several local nonprofits. 7 PM
- Comedy Show – Get ready to laugh as nationally touring comedian Mark Brady takes the stage at Whiskey Taps and Tails Saloon! 7 PM
- StoryWalk® – Families follow Peter Rabbit’s adventure on a guided walk through Reynolda Gardens! Starts at 11:15 AM.
- Craft Night – Bedazzle your favorite book at Main & Mountain Bookstore! Crafting supplies provided; bring your own book or buy one in-store. 5:30 PM
- Night Market – Shop from 14+ local vendors and listen to The Bo-Stevens perform at the Coalpit. 5-9 PM
- Improv Show – Watch Foolish Mortals, Winston-Salem’s local improv troupe, perform at Camel City Playhouse. 7:30 PM
- Shred Day – Purge your paper at Allegacy Federal Credit Union and grab a slice of pizza from the Drift Along food truck! 11 AM – 2 PM
- A Chorus Line – Watch this classic musical that reveals the inner lives and ambitions of Broadway performers at Theatre Alliance. Runs through April 26.
- Plant Sale – Buy herbs, flowers, tomato plants, and pepper plants from Triad Buying Co-op at Acadia Foods. 10 AM – 4 PM or until sellout.
Saturday, April 18
- Spring Festival – Take advantage of exclusive discounts on new spring and garden decor and enter gift card drawings at Your Home Marketplace! 9 AM – 6 PM*
- Tour of Fine Spaces – Explore recently renovated and newly built homes in Forsyth County on a self-guided tour! Proceeds help The Junior League of Winston-Salem advance women’s leadership. 10 AM – 4 PM*
- Book Signing – Meet local fantasy author Eric Munger at Barnes & Noble! Munger will be signing copies of his new book, “Storm Grazer Rising.” 2-5 PM
- Speed Friending – So long, stuffy networking events! Make new friends in a casual environment at the Wake Forest Center for Private Business. Hosted by Saya from Mac & Cheese Productions. 6 PM
- Piedmont Earth Day Fair – Celebrate Earth Day early with eco-friendly vendors, sustainability demonstrations, and activities for kids at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 10 AM – 4 PM
- Art in the Park – Create illustrations on cardboard with NCMA WS and WS Recreation & Parks in this all-ages workshop at Washington Park! 10 AM – 1 PM
- Community Art – Help paint a mural at the Jerry Long Family YMCA! All skill levels welcome, supplies provided. Can’t make it? There’s another painting session next Sunday! 10 AM – 2 PM
- Pregnant in the Piedmont – Discover resources for pregnancy, birth, and early childhood at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Hosted by Piedmont Doulas. 12-4 PM
- Vintage Market – Shop for handmade goods and vintage clothing from 45+ local vendors at Körner’s Folly. Pair your visit with a tour of the historic home. 9 AM – 3 PM
- Trellis Hope Run – Race at Bailey Park and enjoy food trucks, live music, and Kaleideum’s Kids Zone! Proceeds and donations support Trellis Supportive Care. Races start at 9 AM.
- Free Symphony – Listen to the Triad Area Medical Orchestra perform at Brendle Recital Hall. 7 PM
- Makers Market – Browse artwork from a rotating group of 130+ local artists and artisans, listen to live music, and grab a drink from N’joy Matcha at The Alley of the Arts! Recurs weekly. 12-4 PM
- Community Yard Sale – Shop gently used clothing, home decor, books, toys, and more at The Remedy. 10 AM – 3 PM
- RiverRun Cartoons – Watch new animated shorts that appeal to both children and adults at Kaleideum! Free to attend. 10 AM
- Ride for Shalom – Ride at Flint Hill Vineyards in East Bend to support The Shalom Project! First ride leaves at 9 AM.
Sunday, April 19
- DIY Workshop – Make a custom essential oil blend with Shasta’s Treasures at Mothership Studios! 5 PM
- Earth Day Birthday – Celebrate 3 years of Crossnore’s Thomas Memorial Trail with a scavenger hunt for kids, kite flying, and free ice cream. 2-4 PM
- Pet Adoption Fair – Puppies & beer; does it get any better? Meet adoptable dogs from the Haley Graves Foundation at Tucker’s Tap Yard! 1-4 PM
- Cars & Coffee – Admire a lineup of cars and connect with fellow enthusiasts at Wise Man Brewing! 10 AM – 2 PM
