Weekender: 27+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend Including the Funk Soul Food and Music Festival and Sizzlin’ Summer Nights

Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend, including the Funk Soul Food and Music Festival, Sizzlin’ Summer Nights, and Kaleideum After Dark!

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

Thursday, August 8

• Musical – Theatre Alliance presents Alice by Heart, a musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Runs through Saturday.
• Meet the Muralists – Learn about mural making from a panel of artists at Mixxer. The panel includes Ernel Martinez, the artist behind the new mural on the 15th Street water tower! 6 PM
• Sizzlin’ Summer Nights – Head to the SGA Community Gardens for a fun exercise session, tunes from The Nathan Ward Quartet, and various local vendors. 6-8 PM
• Opening Night – Camel City Playhouse presents Hair, a musical following a group of hippies during the late ‘60s in New York City. Rated R. Runs through August 18.
• Business Workshop – Join Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. for a workshop for minority and women business owners. Attendees will learn how to keep their personal and business finances separate. 11:30 AM

Friday, August 9

• Anniversary – Tucker’s Tap Yard celebrates 2 years in business with an adoption fair, “pawdicures,” line dancing, and more. The celebration lasts through Sunday; check their Facebook page to find out when specific events are happening.
• Free Workout – Work up a sweat with F45 Training Winston-Salem at the Coal Pit. Registration required. 5:30 PM
• Outdoor Movie – Grab a bag of popcorn and watch Bend It Like Beckham at MUSE Winston-Salem. Pre-film activities start at 7 PM, movie starts at dusk.
• Lyrics by the Lake – Head to NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) for musical performances, spoken word poetry, comedy, live painting, and a vendor market. Join the waitlist! 6-9 PM
• Grand Opening – Discover authentic Jamaican dishes and enjoy live music at Irie Plates’ grand opening event! The new restaurant and bar is located at 1539 Hanes Mall Boulevard. Opens at 2:30 PM.
• Peter and the Starcatchers – Spring Theatre presents this family-friendly musical that tells the story of how an orphan boy becomes Peter Pan. Performances at Reynold Place Theatre run through Sunday.

Saturday, August 10

• 2nd Saturday – Bring the family to NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) and unleash your creativity! Guests will create a monochromatic piece of art using paper, fabric, paint, and found objects. 11 AM – 2 PM
• Dogfight the Musical – Theatre Alliance presents Dogfight, an unexpected love story set in the 1960s. Rated R. Runs through August 18.
• Sidewalk Sale – Save 40-50% on name-brand, warm-weather clothing at Mast General Store. Sale runs through Sunday.
• Spoil Your Dog – Celebrate National Spoil Your Dog Day at Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery! There will be adoptable dogs, ice cream (for both dogs and humans), mini pools, and vendors. 4-7 PM
• Salem Creek Stomp – Explore Getaway Nature Preserve and investigate the health of Salem Creek by conducting water quality experiments and identifying local wildlife. 10 AM
• Ribbon Cutting – Celebrate the new mural of The “5” Royales at the Big Winston Warehouse with a live DJ, food trucks, and drinks from Fiddlin’ Fish and Broad Branch Distillery. 1-4 PM
• Historical Experience – Learn about the Catawba Nation, watch a cultural song and dance performance, and view North Carolina Native American artifacts at Historic Bethabara Park. Free admission. 1:30-4:30 PM
• Funk Soul Festival – Enjoy delicious soul food while listening to soul music from performers like Paul Anthony at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 3:30-11 PM
• Community Day – Make the last weekend before school starts one for the kids to remember! Join Delta Art Center for face painting, bounce houses, a visit from Bolt, and more. 10 AM – 5 PM
• Kaleideum After Dark – Discover the science of beer with Radar Brewing, make your own bottle opener, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event. 6:30-9:30 PM
• Cat Video Fest – Watch over an hour of the latest and best cat videos at Foothills Tasting Room! Ten percent of ticket sales will be donated to Forsyth Humane Society. Starts at dark (~8:30 PM).
• Vintage Market – Shop vintage clothing from 24+ vendors at ALV. Grab food from The Kuya Bear Food and El Veneno food trucks while you shop! 11 AM – 5 PM
• Baseball – Cheer on the Dash as they take on the Greenville Drive at Truist Stadium! Theme nights include Tailgates & Touchdowns and a rebrand to the Malmö Oat Milkers. Games Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday, August 11

• Cocktail Class – Join Easytalk at the bar to learn about making sour cocktails. Tickets include 2 full-sized cocktails, a cocktail guide, and bar snacks. 4 PM
• Line Dancing – Learn beginner line dances at Tucker’s Tap Yard as part of their second anniversary celebration! 2-3:30 PM
• She Tris Sprint Triathlon – Compete on your own or on a relay team in this all-woman triathlon starting at Clemmons West Recreational Association. 8 AM
• Farm Day – Find premium, locally-raised meats from Rivas Ranch at Wise Man Brewing. Bring the kids along to meet the farm animals! 2-4 PM
• Maternity Tour – Visit the Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center for its open house event. 12-2 PM