📨  The Latest Go-To Newsletter: 🌅 A 254-Year-Old Winston-Salem Tradition

📨  The Latest Go-To Newsletter: 🌅 A 254-Year-Old Winston-Salem Tradition

Weekender: 31+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including International Village Festival, Fireweed Dinner, and ConvergeSouth

Making weekend plans? Check out these 31+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (September 4-7), including the International Village Festival, Fireweed Dinner, and ConvergeSouth!

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

ConvergeSouth, one of 31+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (September 4-7)!
ConvergeSouth. Photo courtesy of Flywheel Coworking.

Thursday, September 4

  • ConvergeSouth – Head to Biotech Place for Flywheel’s biggest event of the year, featuring a startup expo with 75 exhibiting companies, keynote presentations, and 1-on-1 investor meetings. Runs through Friday.
  • Trivia Night – Gather your crew—in honor of the upcoming Face to Face Speaker Forum, MUSE Winston-Salem is hosting an Earvin “Magic” Johnson-themed trivia night at Radar Brewing! 7 PM
  • Mediterranean Night – Enjoy a Mediterranean dinner prepared by Chef Peter Bedrosian at The Caviste. Seatings between 6 and 7 PM.
  • Glass Act – Learn how to mix, muddle, and garnish cocktails in this hands-on class at The Dutch Light! Includes two cocktails. 7 PM
  • Free Yoga – Take a deep breath. Join 2B Academy for an outdoor yoga session at Bailey Park. 6 PM Update: Due to weather, the event has been moved inside Bailey Power Plant, Room 331.

 

Friday, September 5

  • Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show – Discover custom jewelry, watch artisan demonstrations, and browse lapidary tools at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center. Runs through Sunday.
  • Opening Night – Watch 5 actors take on 40+ roles in The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem’s production of “Moriarty” at Hanesbrands Theatre! Runs through September 14.
  • Disney Night – Create a magical Disney-themed painting and compete in Disney trivia at Wine & Design! 7 PM
  • Outdoor Movie – Speaking of Disney, watch “The Princess and the Frog” at Crossnore! Movie starts at sundown.
  • Improv Show – Watch Winston-Salem’s local improv troupe, Foolish Mortals, perform at Camel City Playhouse! 7:30 PM
  • Salem Bach Festival – Listen to classical music at various venues around Winston-Salem all weekend long! The best part? All performances are free to attend.
  • Cocktail and a/movie – Date night idea. Sample spirits from Broad Branch Distillery and watch “Lost in Translation” at a/perture! 7:30 PM
  • Stage Play – What happens when a retiring small-town doctor takes on an eager apprentice? Find out in Stained Glass Playhouse’s production of “The Old Faith, Hope, & Charity.” Runs through September 21.
  • Decorating Challenge – Team up with your kid to decorate an alligator cake at The Canvas Cake Studio. 5 PM
  • Laser Show – Watch a laser show set to the music of NSYNC and Backstreet Boys in Kaleideum’s Digital Dome. 8:45 PM
  • Opening Reception – Meet Sawtooth’s four artists-in-residence and view their work in the new exhibit, “A Year in the Making.” 4-6 PM

 

Saturday, September 6

  • Opening Day – Navigate the maze and explore 30+ activities at Alpha & Omega Corn Maze! Open on select days through mid-November.
  • International Village Festival – Celebrate the various cultures in our city with global cuisine, cultural entertainment, and international craft shopping at Winston Square Park! 12-5 PM
  • Fireweed Dinner – Join Chef Jordan from Native Root at West Salem Public House for a multi-course dinner cooked over an open flame! 6 PM
  • Yoga with the Symphony – Unwind with a yoga class accompanied by music from the Winston-Salem Symphony at Reynolds Auditorium. Adult class at 11 AM, family class at 12:45 PM.
  • Beer, Bourbon & BBQ – Enjoy BBQ, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, a carnival, and live music at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. 12-6 PM
  • Piedmont Pops – Listen to the Piedmont Wind Symphony play everything from iconic movie scores to Broadway showtunes at Incendiary Brewing in Lewisville! Free to attend. 6 PM
  • Concert – Listen to the “Landslide – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac” band perform at Shallowford Square while enjoying a bite from on-site food trucks! 7-9 PM
  • Fall Open House – Head to Childress Vineyards for a vendor market, live music, prize raffles, and food trucks! 9 AM – 5 PM.
  • Decorating DIY – Learn how to stack and frost a two-tier cake at The Canvas Cake Studio! 1 PM
  • Kids in the Kitchen – Your little chef will learn how to create Italian-inspired dishes like homemade ricotta gnocchi at Southern Home & Kitchen. 10 AM
  • Cupcakes & Tailgate – Decorate cupcakes with your favorite team’s colors while enjoying light tailgate foods and tailgate-themed drinks and mocktails at The Blossom Studio. 4 PM

 

Sunday, September 7

  • Cocktail Class – Learn how to use bourbon in cocktails by making your own Old Fashioned at easytalk! 4 PM
  • Dinner & Movie – Enjoy a three-course meal from The Katharine, followed by a screening of “A Little Prayer” at a/perture. 6 PM
  • Print Winston – Celebrate the world of print art at NCMA Winston-Salem! Browse original artwork, watch demonstrations, and create your own print piece. 11 AM – 4 PM
  • Gear Swap – Sell, trade, or give away your gently used outdoor gear to Fiddlin’ Fish! 2-5 PM
  • Fall Market – Head to Wise Man Brewing for handmade items, live music, and food trucks! 12-5 PM

 

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