Events

Weekender: 29+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend Including The Lexington Classic, Lakeside Concert, and Silent Book Club

Jacob Gauthier

March 26, 2025

Making weekend plans? Check out these 29+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (March 27-30), including The Lexington Classic, NCMA Winston-Salem’s Lakeside Concert, and Silent Book Club!

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

Thursday, March 27

Collage Night – Meet fellow artists and make collages at Culture WS! Supplies provided. 6-10 PM
Wine Dinner – Date night idea. Enjoy a taste of France with Harmon House’s 4-course dinner paired with French wines. 6 PM
R&B and Poetry – Head to Bar Nola for a night of R&B and spoken word performances from K.Poetics, BPoetic, and Kay Marion! 8-11 PM
Fireweed Dinner – Enjoy a great meal at West Salem Public House as Chef Jordan from Native Root cooks over an open flame. 6 PM
Stories from the Kitchen – Listen to author Belinda Smith-Sullivan discuss her new book, “Cocktails, Southern Style,” at Bookmarks! 6:30 PM
Vinyl Lounge – Meet fellow music lovers at NCMA Winston-Salem! Bring your records and enjoy listening to analog sound together. 6-9 PM

Friday, March 28

Ace n’ Ale – Winston-Salem Tennis brings back its young adult social leagues designed for intermediate and advanced players. The leagues start this Friday at Hanes Park and Sunday at Tanglewood Park.
Comedy & Brewpub Tour – Climb aboard the “Jolly Trolley” for a hilarious trip around town, featuring an onboard comedy show from Tyrone Davis and a tasting at a local brewpub. 7 PM
Line Dancing – Join the Chaos Crew at East of Texas for a beginner dance lesson followed by an open dance. 8-10 PM
Exercise-A-Thon – Sample classes, learn about pickleball leagues & clinics, and enter raffles at the YWCA! Free entry with a canned/dry food donation for Second Harvest Food Bank. 8 AM – 12:30 PM
Poetry Slam – Perform three original poems at The Bookhouse! Cash prizes for winners. 7-10 PM
Opening Night – The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents “Unnecessary Farce,” a comedy about mistaken identities and misunderstandings. Runs through April 6.
Comedy Night – Get ready for a night of laughs at Foothills Tasting Room! 7:30 PM
Drinks @ Dusk – Visit the Reynolda House Museum for a 21+ only event with drinks, food trucks, live music, and a scavenger hunt. 6-8 PM

Saturday, March 29

The Lexington Classic – Discover over 150 vendors—including artisan & vintage merchants, food trucks, and boutiques—across four locations in Lexington. 9 AM – 5 PM
Kids Swap & Share – Swap your outgrown clothes and toys for items your kids need at the Masonic Center of Winston-Salem! Event runs through Sunday.
Plant Swap – Swap plants and meet fellow enthusiasts at Little Brother Kernersville! 2-4 PM
Spring Open House – Take the family to Childress Vineyards for local vendors, raffle giveaways, face painting, balloon art, and more! 10 AM – 6 PM
Swiftie Night – Paint a Taylor Swift-themed design and compete in a trivia contest at Wine & Design! 7 PM
Baseball – Cheer on Wake Forest as they play against Virginia Tech at Couch Ballpark! Games on Saturday and Sunday.
Woodworking 101 – Learn how to use woodshop tools and make your very own cutting board at Mixxer! 9 AM
Musical – Theatre Alliance presents “The Civil War,” which explores the experiences of those involved in and affected by the war. Additional performance on Sunday.
Lakeside Concert – NCMA Winston-Salem’s popular concert series returns with a performance by Dawn Richard, Spencer Zahn, and guest Chessa Rich! 7 PM
Crafty Women Market – Find handmade items from local artists and makers at Winston Junction Market! 11 AM – 4 PM
Storytime – Join Bookmarks for a reading of “Akeem Keeps Bees!” by author Kamal Bell, followed by bee-themed activities! 10 AM – 12 PM
Waterway Exploration – Take the kids on an interactive tour of Reynolda’s Boathouse, wetlands, ponds, and creeks! 10 AM – 12 PM
Spontaneous Sound – Head to the Millennium Center for musical performances, an open jam, improv workshops, and a Q&A with Michael Bublé Orchestra members! 12-10 PM
Spring Festival – Celebrate the arrival of spring at Armstrong Artisan Farm with farm animals, tractor rides, and over 100,000 tulips! 10 AM – 6 PM
Concert for Community – The Youth Symphony joins the Winston-Salem Symphony in this free concert at Wait Chapel! 3 PM

Sunday, March 30

Last Sundays Market – Shop from local vendors, grab a bite from JJ’s Cuban Food Truck, and listen to Dasher St. Duo perform at Robinhood Plaza! 12-5 PM
Silent Book Club – Cozy up with a good book in the company of fellow readers at Footnote Coffee! There will be designated times for mingling and reading. 3-5 PM
Baking Class – Learn to make and decorate a decadent layered chocolate cake at Southern Home & Kitchen. 1 PM