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Making weekend plans? Check out these 27+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (August 14-17), including the Winston-Salem Open, Honeybee Festival, and End of Summer Bash!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, August 14
- Bookish DIY – Design a custom tote bag or mini bookshelf at Byrdhouse Books! 7 PM
- Line Dancing – Learn boot-scootin’ moves at Breathe Cocktail Lounge! Lesson at 7 PM followed by open dance at 8:30 PM.
- Paint Your Pet – Create a cartoon painting of your pet at Wine & Design! The Cordial Cowboy will be serving NA and alcohol alternative drinks. 7 PM
- Paired Dinner – Enjoy mussels and fries paired with wine at The Caviste. Seatings from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Friday, August 15
- Souljam Session – Head to Robert Hall for a live performance from Souljam, drinks from Thirsty Buffalo, food from Gianno’s. Bonus: Your ticket comes with a free drink! 7 PM – 12 AM
- Free Outdoor Screening – Watch the cult classic “(500) Days of Summer” at Foothills Tasting Room. Movie starts at dusk.
- Art Crush – Head to the Arts District for a block party with live performances, art galleries, and local vendors & artists. 7-10 PM
- End of Summer Bash – Celebrate the end of summer at The Porch with live music, cotton candy, face painting, yard games, and a lemonade stand! 4-9 PM
- Jazz, Poetry & Wine – Listen to local poet Spencer Aubrey and original jazz compositions from the Dave Fox Group at Acadia Foods. 7:30 PM
- Outdoor Movie – Watch “School of Rock” and jam out to its iconic soundtrack at Bailey Park! 7 PM
- Historic Workshop – Use traditional tools to make a pewter spoon at the Single Brothers’ House. 6:30 PM
- Night Market – Shop from local vendors, grab a bite from the Taqueria Luciano food truck, and listen to live music at Wise Man Brewing! 5-9 PM
Saturday, August 16
- Winston-Salem Open – It’s time for tennis! Watch top tennis players from over 15 countries compete at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex through August 23.
- Boots & Brews – Enjoy a BBQ dinner, sip signature cocktails, and learn to line dance at WinMock! 6 PM
- Plant Swap – Swap plants, seedlings, and/or propagations at The Open Studio’s first community event. 9 AM
- Block Party – Join the Delta Arts Center in East Winston for live music, local art, food trucks, a kids zone, and more at N Cameron Avenue! 1-5 PM
- Food Trucks & Cars – Check out a lineup of food trucks and classic cars at the Jerry Long Family YMCA! Event supports the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Employee Relief Fund. 4-8 PM
- Retro Rewind Party – Step back in time to the late ‘80s at Dram & Draught—enjoy cassette-tape-themed cocktails and a Polaroid photo station! Free to attend, but registration is required. 10 PM – 1 AM
- The Shark is Broken – Watch this comedic and chaotic play about the making of “Jaws” at Theatre Alliance. Rated R. Runs through August 23.
- Reynolda Exhibit – Learn about the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company’s impact on Winston-Salem in “Camel City: Tobacco & Transformation, 1875-1964” at the Reynolda House Museum.
- Night Swim – Swim under the stars at this adults-only event at Bolton Pool. The Tacos Las Gringas food truck will be onsite. 7-9:30 PM
- Honeybee Festival – Celebrate World Honeybee Day at Fourth of July Park, featuring over 130 vendors, live music, food trucks, and honey! 10 AM – 5 PM
- Puppy Pawty – Bring your furry friend to Be Kind Coffee Co. for treat bags and a splash pad! Humans can enjoy drink specials while shopping from local vendors. 10 AM – 4 PM
- Makers Night Market – Browse handmade items, listen to live music from Gipsy Danger, and grab a bite from Uptown Pizza at Incendiary Brewing in Lewisville. 4-8 PM
- Byrdie Bash – Head to Byrdhouse Books for owner Jordan’s 30th birthday party, featuring local vendors, sweet treats, and a paint-your-own-birdhouse workshop! Free to attend. 6-9 PM
- Free Yoga – Join vyb studio at The Quarry at Grant Park for an all-levels yoga class, accompanied by beats from a live DJ. Registration required. 10 AM
- Cake Decorating – Decorate a personal-sized cake in this instructor-led class at The Blossom Studio in Clemmons. 2 PM
- Walk & Play – Join Her Hive and Winston Girls Club at Bolton Park to hang out with other moms—bring the kids! 9-10:30 AM
- Gardening Day – Volunteer to remove weeds, mulch, and do light trimming at Gateway Nature Preserve. 7-9 AM
- Storytime – Take your kids to the Mary Alice Warren Community Center for storytime with Ciltona Cawthorne. 10:30 AM
Sunday, August 17
- Salem Sampler – Take your kids to Salem Gymnastics & Swim to sample swim lessons, gymnastics classes, or ninja classes—for free! 2 PM
- Back to School Bash – Celebrate the start of the school year with local vendors, kids games, food trucks, and live music at Wise Man Brewing! 12-3 PM
- Adult Book Fair – Relive the joys of school book fairs at Bookmarks as you search through curated fiction and nonfiction selections. 11:30 AM – 4 PM
