Weekender: 34+ Events in Winston-Salem this Weekend, including Downtown Jazz, Cars & Coffee, and 1Love Festival

Making weekend plans? Check out these 34+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (June 25-28), including Downtown Jazz, Cars & Coffee, and 1Love Festival!

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

Thursday, June 25

• The Grackle – Locals share funny, raw, and real stories at Lot 63, hosted by The Healing Pen. Free to attend. 6:30 PM
• 1Love Festival – Explore African diasporic culture through music, immersive conversations, and hands-on experiences at The Ramkat and The Enterprise Center. Runs through Saturday.
• Vault Tour – Tour the Moravian Archives Vault and discover artifacts like letters from George Washington and Salem’s 4th of July proclamation! 1 PM
• Paint & Sip – Unwind with a cold beer while painting a beach scene at Joymongers. 6 PM
• Music at the Farm – Escape the city for an evening of live music, local art, yard games, and food at Mossy Hill Farm. 5:30-8:30 PM
• Vinyl Lounge – Bring your records to Low Five Analog Archive for a community listening session with drinks from Little Pep. 6-9 PM
• Collage Night – Scissors, magazines, and good company — cut and paste together a collage at Culture WS. Supplies provided. 6-9 PM
• 1776 the Musical – Celebrate America’s 250th with this witty, humanizing show that follows 3 of the founding fathers. Runs through July 5 at Theatre Alliance.
• Movie Night – Watch “Homeward Bound” at Bailey Park. There will be 4 food vendors onsite, including La Sinaloense Birrieria and Grandma’s Coffee. Festivities at 6 PM, movie starts at sunset.
• Science on Screen – Take the kids to see “Flow” at Kaleideum with pre-movie fun like sculpting, building activities, and a tortoise visit. Activities at 6:30 PM, movie starts at sunset.
• World Cup Watch Parties
  • Fiddlin’ Fish
  • Radar Brewing
  • Wise Man Brewing
  • Brouwerij DuBois

Friday, June 26

• Japanese Night – Enjoy yakitori skewers, steamed buns, and onigiri while DJ P.S. Edekot spins tunes at Noodle Ju’B. 6-9 PM
• Glass Blowing – Learn the art of glass blowing and create 3 unique ornaments at Hammer & Stain. 7:15 PM
• Park Hangs – Grab a lawn chair and settle in for Cosmic Collective’s blend of jazz, lo-fi, and electronica at Bailey Park. 5-8 PM
• Movie in the Park – Watch “Happy Gilmore” at Davie County Community Park’s drive-in night. Movie starts at sunset.
• Improv Show – You literally have no idea what’s coming. Get ready for a hilarious evening with Foolish Mortals at Camel City Playhouse! 7:30 PM
• Wine Tasting – Sip your way through 14 wines at Lot 63 and stock up on your favorites with event-only discounts. 5:30 PM
• Downtown Jazz – Downtown’s outdoor jazz series kicks off with Alex Bugnon and Titus Gant at Corpening Plaza. 6:30 PM
• Salsa Dancing – Learn the salsa with SonCaribe Latin Dancing at the Coal Pit, followed by a dance social! 7-11 PM
• Crossnore Movie – Bring a lawn chair for a screening of “Barnyard” at Crossnore. Grab a sweet treat from The Ice Cream Lady before the movie starts! Movie starts at sunset.

Saturday, June 27

• River Yoga – The perfect weekend retreat. Unwind with a yoga class, potluck meal, and river float at Easy Bend Farms. 6 PM
• Soap Making – Create custom soap bars while sipping on champagne at Lizzie’s All Natural Products. 3 PM
• Kids in the Kitchen – Kids learn how to make red, white, and blue snacks for the 4th of July at Southern Home & Kitchen! 10 AM
• Movie & Fireworks – Watch “Captain America: The First Avenger” at Truist Stadium. Stick around afterward for a fireworks show! Movie starts at 7 PM.
• Piedmont Pops – The Piedmont Wind Symphony Brass Quintet performs a free concert at Incendiary Brewing Lewisville. 2 PM
• Art Market – New market series! Shop a dozen local artists and grab dinner from the Latin Stop food truck at Chad’s Chai. 5-8 PM
• Line Dancing – Join Maggie Shipley for a free outdoor lesson at Wise Man Brewing and stay after for live music! 6 PM
• Comedy Night – Three comedians take the stage at Breathe Cocktail Lounge! 7 PM
• Independence Day Concert – Celebrate the 4th early with Eagles tribute band On the Border, food trucks, and a presentation of colors at Shallowford Square. 7 PM
• Yard Sale – Dig through clothing, furniture, toys, and electronics at The Brewer’s Kettle. 9 AM
• Movie Night – Grab a plate of BBQ and watch “Shrek 2” at East of Texas! Movie starts at 8 PM.

Sunday, June 28

• Sunday Sessions – DJs take over Bar Nola’s outdoor deck for an all-ages afternoon with local vendors. Presented by Groove Lab. 2-9 PM
• Cars & Coffee – Check out 200+ cars and grab a drink from Sippity Sips at the Jerry Long Family YMCA. 7-10 AM
• Salem Swing Band – Dance to big band favorites from Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald at Sherwood Forest UMC. 6 PM
• Music at the Vineyard – Enjoy a glass of wine while folk and country artist Tyler Dodson performs at Childress Vineyards. 12-4 PM