Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (February 6-9), including CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo, Kaleideum After Dark, and Cirque de la Symphonie.
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!

Thursday, February 6
- New to Winston – Meet other Winston-Salem newcomers at East of Texas and get to know each other through a “speed-friending” game! 6 PM
- DIY Workshop – Make Valentine’s Day-inspired mini terrariums at Sophisticated Florals. 6 PM
- Mom’s Night Out – Join Mom League at easytalk to hang out with fellow mothers while sipping on cocktails/mocktails. 7:30 PM
- Wine Dinner – Enjoy a multi-course dinner paired with Italian wines at Sage & Salt Bistro. 7 PM
- Hanes After Hours – Celebrate Black history at Hanes Art Gallery with DJ sets, a dance performance, and a creative workshop. 5:30-8 PM
- Margarita Class – Learn how to make delicious margaritas at Alma Mexicana! 6 PM
- Lunch & Learn – Join Triad Cultural Arts at The Enterprise Center to learn about the Black female artists of the Civil Rights Movement. 12 PM
- Mahjong Lessons – Learn to play Mahjong at Camel City Mahjong’s beginners class at Footnote Coffee. First of three classes. 10 AM
Friday, February 7
- Rodeo – Bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, and more—you’ll find it all at CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo at LJVM Coliseum. Also available Saturday.
- Groundhog Day: The Musical – Watch Phil Connors relive February 2 over and over again at Theatre Alliance. Runs through February 16.
- Uptown Dueling Pianos – Prepare to be amazed at this all-request, sing-a-long show at The Playground! 7 PM
- Ladies Night – Enjoy a complimentary taco bar, a fashion show, door prizes, and more at Breathe Cocktail Lounge. Wear pink or red! 6-9 PM
- Dance & Dessert – Bring the family to Kaleideum for a night of dancing in the Digital Dome, plus Valentine’s Day games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt! 6-9 PM
- Quizzical – Do you know the answer? Attend this gala meets trivia event at the Millenium Center to support Imprints Cares! 5:30 PM
- Block Party – (RESCHEDULED TO FEB 28) Join Kuya Bear for a block party at Cobblestone Farmer’s Market, featuring food trucks, a 3-mile run with The Run Club, and a live DJ! 4-8 PM
- One Act Play – Stained Glass Playhouse presents “Doubt, A Parable,” at 4401 Indiana Avenue. Runs through February 23.
- Hockey – Watch the ACC Hockey League Premier Championship Tournament at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena! Runs through Sunday.
Saturday, February 8
- Kaleideum After Dark – Make slime, sing karaoke in the Digital Dome, and explore Kaleideum at this 21+ only event. 6:30 PM
- Fashion Show – Watch dogs strut along the “CatWalk” at the Woofston-Salem Fashion Show at Winston Junction Market! The event raises money for shelter pets & spay/neuter initiatives. 12 PM
- Education – Head to Bookmarks to learn about what each children’s book award means. Bonus: Your kids get to create their own literary awards! 10:30 AM
- Cirque de la Symphonie – Watch incredible feats of acrobatics with musical accompaniment from the Winston-Salem Symphony at Reynolds Auditorium. 7:30 PM
- Galentine’s Books & Besties – Browse books and offerings from local vendors at Byrdhouse Books! 12-4 PM
- Kids in the Kitchen – Your kids will learn how to make a variety of soups in this hands-on, interactive class at Southern Home & Kitchen. 10 AM
- Family Art Day – Make geometric suncatchers as a family at NCMA Winston-Salem. 11 AM – 2 PM
- Ride For a Cause – Support the Forsyth Humane Society by working up a sweat at CycleBar! 11 AM
- DIY Workshop – Craft your very own hand soap at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 4 PM
- Seed & Plant Swap – Swap any plant or seed with fellow garden enthusiasts at Second Harvest Food Bank! 10 AM – 12 PM
- Pop-Up Market – Shop from local artists & vendors, grab a bite from a food truck, and enter to win prizes at 301 Brookstown Ave. Runs through Sunday. 10 AM – 2 PM each day.
Sunday, February 9
- Love Market – Find handmade items for your special someone at Foothills Tasting Room. 12-5 PM
- Read-In Event – Join Linda Scales Dark to discuss her book, “William Samuel Scales: African American Businessman in a Segregated Town,” at the Reynolda House Museum. 2 PM
- V-Day Cocktails – Join easytalk for Valentine’s Day Drinking with an interactive twist! 2 PM for solo reservations, 4 PM for couples.