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Making weekend plans? Check out these 29+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (May 15-18), including the Winston-Salem Greek Festival, Dream Asia Food Fest, and Lyrics by the Lake!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, May 15
- Evening in the Atrium – Enjoy a pop-up bar and small bites from The Downtown Grille while listening to Posture—a local jazz band—perform at 500 W 5th. 5-7 PM
- Author Talk – New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman comes to Winston-Salem! Listen to Backman in conversation with local bestselling author Charlie Lovett at R.J. Reynolds Auditorium. 7 PM
- Arboretum Volunteering – Work alongside experienced gardeners to help beautify the Arboretum at Tanglewood Park. 5:45-7:30 PM
- Paw Crawl – Join Forsyth Humane Society at Jugg Heads for its monthly pet-friendly bar crawl! 5-8 PM
- Book Club – Join NCMA Winston-Salem for a discussion of “Orbital” by Samantha Harvey, which snapshots one day in the lives of six people orbiting Earth. All are welcome, even if you haven’t finished the book! 6 PM
Friday, May 16
- Greek Festival – Experience Greek culture at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church through freshly prepared meals, traditional Greek folk dancing, and imported souvenirs! Runs through Sunday.
- Innovation & Cinema – Watch “Pitch Perfect” at Bailey Park! Bring your own chair or blanket; movie begins at dark (~8:30 PM).
- Art Crush – Head to the Arts District for a block party with live performances, art galleries, and local vendors & artists. 7-10 PM
- Kernersville Movie Night – Take the family to watch “Inside Out 2” at Harmon Park! Bring chairs or blankets; movie begins at dark.
- Line Dancing – Join the Chaos Crew at Radar Brewing for beginner line dancing lessons followed by open dancing! 7-9:30 PM
- Lewisville Movie Night – Watch “Twisters” at Shallowford Square! Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket; movie begins at dark.
- Clemmons Movie Night – Watch “Napoleon Dynamite” on the field at Jerry Long YMCA. Enjoy an on-site DJ and vendors before the movie begins at sunset.
- Camel City Crusher – Ride Winston-Salem’s streets in this annual night ride to raise funds for the Velocious Junior Race Team! 8 PM
- Kids’ Night Out – Drop the kiddos off at Bookmarks for a fun-filled evening of books, games, pizza, and more. 6 PM
Saturday, May 17
- Barn Bash – Kick off the main growing season at Fair Share Farm with a vendor market, food trucks, and farm tours. 10 AM – 3 PM
- Sugar Mamas Shopping Experience 2.0 – Support woman-owned businesses at Ace Acres Event Venue, featuring 100+ local vendors, food trucks, music, and photo ops. Runs through Sunday.
- Dream Asia Food Fest – Discover 70+ Asian food vendors, hands-on workshops, cultural performances, and an Asian vendor market at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Runs through Sunday. Get 10% off tickets when you use the code GOTOWS10.
- Dino Dig – Bring the kids to Washington Park to dig for dinosaur bones and create a dinosaur-themed craft! 10 AM
- Blossoms & Bars – Create a beautiful bouquet and custom, flower-shaped bars of soap at Lizzie’s All-Natural Products. 3 PM
- Freedom Day – Nailah Porter & Company performs poetry, music, and dance at St. Philips Moravian Church in Old Salem to celebrate 160 years of freedom! 3 PM
- Grown-up Prom Night – Relive your high school prom (without all the drama) at The Playground, featuring live music, contests, and surprise giveaways. 6 PM
- Pups & Pilates – Join Club Pilates at Forsyth Humane Society for a fitness class surrounded by adoptable dogs! 3 PM
- Messtival – You’re gonna need a change of clothes. Jump in oobleck pools, paint with water squirters, and finish off the day with a foam party at Kaleideum! 10 AM – 5 PM
- Arts Festival – Experience an intergenerational celebration of the arts at the Generations Center, featuring an international cooking demonstration, musical performances, and multicultural dances. 10 AM – 2 PM
- Curator Talk – Learn about Reynolda’s current exhibit, “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth” from curator Allison Slaby. 1 PM
- Anniversary Dance – Celebrate Real World Ballroom’s fourth anniversary with open dance, teacher demos, and prizes! Disco attire encouraged. 7 PM
- Larger & Sour Fest – Enjoy new releases and guest taps, vendors, face painting, and shaved ice at Wise Man Brewing. 8 AM – 12 AM
Sunday, May 18
- Camel City Craft Fair – Find handmade items from local makers and artists at Foothills Tasting Room! 12-5 PM
- Meat Market – Play with baby goats and shop farm-fresh products from Rivas Ranch at Wise Man Brewing. 1-4 PM
- Lyrics by the Lake – Head to Tanglewood Park for musical performances, comedy acts, poetry & spoken word, live painting, and an artist market! 2-6 PM
