Weekender: 27+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including St. Patrick’s Day Events, Candlelight Concerts, and Little Pep Dinner

Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (March 12-15), including St. Patrick’s Day events, candlelight concerts, and a dinner pop-up at Little Pep!

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

Thursday, March 12

• Candlelight Concert – Listen to chart-topping hits performed by a string quartet at the Millennium Event Center! ABBA and Queen at 6:30 PM, Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at 8:45 PM.
• Speed Dating – Find that special someone at Joymongers Barrel Hall! Thirty-minute rounds for each age group. 5:30-9 PM
• Mahjong 101 – Learn to play with Camel City Mahjong in 500 W 5th’s atrium! Food and drinks from The Downtown Grille available to purchase. 6 PM
• Open Mic Night – Share your creative writing with the Winston-Salem Writers at The Bookhouse! 6:30 PM
• Threads of Hope Sale – Shop used kids’ and adult clothing, books, and more at Historic Broyhill! Benefits the Fostering Faith Foundation. Runs through Saturday.
• Crochet Curious – Learn basic crochet skills with Kim from Heirloom Artistry at The Open Studio! 6 PM

Friday, March 13

• Pancake Jamboree – All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage for a cause. Don’t miss Twin City Kiwanis’ staple downtown event at the Benton Convention Center! Proceeds benefit local youth charities. 6:30 AM – 8 PM
• Improv Show – Watch Foolish Mortals, Winston-Salem’s local improv troupe, perform at Camel City Playhouse! 7:30 PM
• Kitchen Takeover – Enjoy Korean and South Indian dishes from Native Root at Krankies! 6 PM
• Dueling Pianos – Don’t miss this high-energy, all-request piano show at Gypsy Road Brewing! 7 PM
• Ladies Night – Don’t miss out on a dinner buffet and specialty vendors at Breathe Cocktail Lounge! 6 PM

Saturday, March 14

• Kaleideum After Dark – Compete in Kaleideum’s Almost Olympics, featuring inflatable axe throwing, giant Connect 4, sack races, and more! 6:30-9:30 PM
• Moveable Feast – Meet ten authors in Bookmarks’ speed dating-style event at the Milton Rhodes Center! Also available Sunday. Rescheduled from January.
• Toga Silent Disco – Dance the night away at The Ramkat, Roman-style! Pro Tip: Use white bedsheets to make your toga. 8 PM
• Pi Day – Enjoy delicious pies at Brouwerij DuBois to celebrate π! 3:14-5 PM
• St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrate all things Irish at Wise Man Brewing with food, drinks, music, and dancing! Runs through Sunday.
• Crafty Women Market – Shop from female small business owners at the Winston Junction Market! 11 AM – 4 PM
• Comedy Special – Improv, music, and stand-up comedy at the Milton Rhodes Center! 8 PM
• Glow & Grow – Unwind with an all-levels yoga class at Oasis at the Mill, followed by a fresh fruit bar! 3 PM
• Cookie DIY – Perfect for families! Learn to use royal icing to decorate St. Patrick’s-themed cookies at The Canvas Cake Studio. 3 PM
• Pot ‘O Gold Celebration – Enjoy drink specials, sweet treats, and shopping at Be Kind Coffee Co.! 10 AM – 4 PM
• Hash Run – Socialize with fellow runners on this easy four-mile run designed for all paces! Starts at 1409 Brookstown Avenue. 4 PM.
• Groove Lab – Jam out to Charlotte’s dynamic DJ duo BAYOTE at Bar Nola! 10 PM – 2 AM
• Coin Hunt – Take your kids to Miller Park Amphitheater to join in a coin hunt, make crafts, and win prizes! Free to attend. 10 AM – 12 PM
• Run Leo – Race at St Leo Catholic School to support the school’s students, programs, and campus needs. Enjoy an optional pre-race pasta dinner on Friday, March 13! First race starts at at 7:30 AM.

Sunday, March 15

• Alabama Concert – Play me some mountain music. Catch the Country Music Hall of Fame group Alabama at LJVM Coliseum! 6 PM
• Red Carpet Gala – Watch the Academy Awards, enjoy cinema-inspired cuisine and cocktails, and bid in a silent auction at the historic Chatham Building! 6:30 PM
• Kegs ‘n Eggs – Celebrate Foothills Brewing’s 21st birthday with a four-course brunch at Foothills Brewpub! 11 AM
• Pickleball Social – Casual play at Little Creek Park + post-play social at Foothills Tasting Room with Average Joe Pickleball. 12 PM
• Cocktail Class – Make Irish cocktails and sip on Irish whiskey at easytalk! 4 PM
• Pop-Up Dinner – Make your own meal at Little Pep’s a la carte dinner, featuring dishes from Bobby Boy’s Peter Bedrosian! 5-8 PM

Check out our St. Patrick’s Day guide for more festivities!