The Latest Go-To Newsletter: 
Making weekend plans? Check out these 33+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (August 21-24), including the Harry Potter Dash Game, Evening in the Atrium, and Tailgate Extravaganza!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, August 21
- Evening in the Atrium – Jazz night! Listen to the Matt Kendrick Trio perform while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th. 5-7 PM
- Uno Tournament – Become an Uno champion at Bar Nola’s free-to-play, winner-take-all tournament! Must be 21+ to play. 8 PM
- Comedy Show – Get ready to laugh as Jiwan Kapp and Gayle Murray perform at Clemmons Social Bar! 7 PM
- How to Henna – Head to Dabble Art Bar to learn about the origins of henna and how to create adornments! 6 PM
- Paired Dinner – Enjoy a three-course meal at The Caviste, featuring fish and succotash paired with white Burgundy. Seatings between 5:30 PM and 7 PM.
- Author Talk – Join Palmer McIntyre and Hollis Oberlies at Bookmarks for a discussion about their North Carolina guidebook, “Trails & Treats.” Free to attend. 6:30 PM
- AI Workshop – Discover how to ethically and strategically use AI for your organization at Flywheel Coworking. 11:30 AM
- Pours & Petals – Design a beautiful bouquet while sipping on cocktails at The Dutch Light. 7 PM
- Secret Comedy Show – We’d tell you about Don’t Tell Comedy’s upcoming show, but it’s a secret. You’ll be sent the venue’s location the day of the show! 8:30 PM
Friday, August 22
- Latin Dance – Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at the Coal Pit for a salsa and bachata dance class, followed by a night of social dancing! 7-11 PM
- Stage Show – Camel City Playhouse presents “The Lieutenant of Inishmore,” a dark comedy set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Runs through August 31.
- House Hangs – Grab your friends and head to NCMA Winston-Salem for a live DJ, NA drinks from Cordial Cowboy, dinner from Khrissy’s Kitchen and Grist Bread, and dessert from Blue Skies Creamery! 5-8 PM
- Pirate Party – Wear your best pirate or mermaid costume to Old Nick’s Pub for line dancing and karaoke! 7:30 PM – 12 AM
- Artists’ Reception – View the artwork of Culture’s artists at the Elberson Fine Arts Center at Salem College! On display through October 9.
Saturday, August 23
- Harry Potter Night – Get ready for a magical theme night with the Dash, featuring photo ops, potion-making classes, and a randomized house scarf for the first 750 attendees to enter the stadium! 6:30 PM
- Beer Olympics – Celebrate Fiddlin’ Fish’s eighth birthday with beer specials, birthday cake, and a party game competition! 1-8 PM
- Food Truck Festival – Grab a bite (or two) from 11+ food trucks while shopping from local vendors at Hanes Mall. 10 AM – 5 PM
- Curator Talk – Dive into Winston-Salem’s past with this guided tour of Reynolda’s newest exhibit, “Camel City: Tobacco and Transformation, 1875–1964.” 2 PM
- Home Grown Arts Fest – Browse handmade items from over 50 artists and crafters at 152 S Main Street in Kernersville! 9 AM – 3 PM
- Outdoor Movie – “Look, I need a favor.” Watch “The Italian Job” at Foothills Tasting Room. 7 PM
- Iron Art – Head to Mixxer to create an iron art mold that will be filled with cast iron at September’s Arts on Fire event! 1 PM
- Sweet Decorations – Make beach-themed cookies using royal icing and marbling icing techniques at The Canvas Cake Studio! 1 PM
- Art-o-Mat Swap Meet – Meet 60+ creatives behind Art-o-Mat art at NCMA Winston-Salem—buy their original work and swap your Art-o-Mat pieces! 11 AM – 3 PM
- Decor DIY – Make a fall-themed welcome sign at The Playground! 2 PM
- Tailgate Extravaganza – Head to East of Texas for live music, games, and a YETI cooler raffle giveaway! All proceeds go directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. 4-7 PM
- Business Expo – Attend the Triad Minority and Women’s Business Expo at the Benton Convention Center to meet 100+ vendors! 11 AM – 5 PM
- African American Foodways – Learn about the history of African American Foodways at the Shotgun House Legacy Site, featuring cornbread with pork cracklin’ prepared by Chef Roger Hayes. Talks begin at 12, 1, and 2 PM.
- Dog Days – Head to Kaleideum for an adoption fair with AARF, sweet treats from the Chick-fil-A food truck, and craft activities! 11 AM – 3 PM
- Vintage Pop-up – Discover unique pieces from Off the Rack Vintage at Dive Bar! 6-9 PM
- Drop-In Class – Stop by Crafted Kitchen to make your own jar of honey garlic, a natural immune booster! Drop in anytime between 11 AM – 1 PM.
Sunday, August 24
- Paint Your Partner – Attempt to paint your partner at Harmon House! Register as a couple by August 22 to get one ticket free. 6 PM
- Birthday Bash – Dress in your best ‘90s outfit to celebrate local musician Michael Chaney’s birthday at Old Homeplace Vineyard, complete with live music and food trucks! 12:30-5:30 PM
- Bubbles & Jazz Brunch – Enjoy live jazz, brunch, and an interactive mimosa bar at Sir Winston Wine Loft. Seatings available from 11 AM to 1:30 PM.
- Doormat DIY – Paint your own fall-themed welcome mat at The Playground! 3 PM
- Vodka Tasting – Try five different vodkas at easytalk! 4 PM
- Paint & Sip – Gather your friends and paint a masterpiece at Fiddlin’ Fish. 1 PM
