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Making weekend plans? Check out these 36+ events in Winston-Salem this weekend (June 26-29), including Rock Out the Quarry, the 1Love Festival, and Bookmarks’ used book sale!
Don’t forget to look at our live music guide—it’s updated weekly!
Thursday, June 26
- 1Love Festival – Celebrate African Diasporic culture with a re-storying workshop at the S.G. Atkins Enterprise Center and live music at The Ramkat on June 28.
- Pints for a Purpose – Take the family to the Coal Pit for face painting, cornhole, ladder golf, and more. Donations support Senior Services. 5-7 PM
- Art Reception – Check out Sawtooth’s (Re)Useful Art Exhibition, featuring art made of repurposed materials! Exhibit on display through August 2. 5-7 PM
- Cocktails & Creations – Make a personalized monogrammed door hanger at WinMock at Kinderton! 6:30 PM
- Author Talk – Author Mia Sosa discusses her new romance book, “When Javi Dumped Mari,” with author Claire Contreras at Bookmarks. 6:30 PM
Friday, June 27
- Rock Out The Quarry – Celebrate summer with live music, 20+ food trucks, and a drone show finale at The Quarry at Grant Park! 7-10 PM
- Poetry Slam – Share your original poetry or simply enjoy the performances at The Bookhouse. Cash prizes for winners. 7 PM
- Salsa Dance – Join SonCaribe Latin Dance at the Coal Pit for a beginner dance class, followed by a night of social dancing. 7-11 PM
- House Hangs – Grab your friends and head to NCMA Winston-Salem for a live DJ, soul food, and NA drinks! 5-8 PM
- Comedy & Brewpub Tour – Climb aboard the “Jolly Trolley” for a trip around town, featuring an onboard comedy show from Tyrone Davis and a tasting at a local brewpub. 7 PM
- Outdoor Play – Watch the Piedmont Shakespeare Company perform “Hamlet” at May Dell at Salem Academy & College! Second performance on Saturday. UPDATE: Due to rain, both performances are being moved indoors to the Elberson Fine Arts Center.
- Bookbinding Workshop – Create small journals, ledgers, or pocket sketchbooks at the Single Brothers’ Workshop. 6:30 PM
- Preview Book Sale – Get early access to Bookmarks’ annual Secondhand Story used book sale at East of Texas! 6 PM
- Drive-In Movie – Watch “Wicked” at Davie County Community Park! Movie starts at dusk.
- Dueling Pianos – Get ready for an all-request, sing-along piano performance at West Bend Bar! 7-10 PM
- Teen Night – Play board games, make crafts, or relax with a good book at Bookmarks. 6-9 PM
Saturday, June 28
- Movie Night – Watch the beloved French film “Amélie” at the Vecino Center! Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Movie starts at sunset.
- Used Book Sale – Bookmarks’ annual book sale takes place at East of Texas! Proceeds support Bookmarks’ outreach work. Runs through Sunday.
- Beach Blast – Incendiary Brewing Lewisville turns into your beachside vacation this weekend! Listen to Carpool, a Cars tribute band, while enjoying a bite from local food trucks. 12-9 PM
- Grand Opening – Experience a yoga showcase, chair massage, and drum circle at Winston-Salem Wellness Collective’s grand opening event! 10 AM – 3 PM
- Vintage Market – Shop for vintage clothing from 20+ vendors at Foothills Tasting Room. 12-5 PM
- Kaleidocon – It’s superhero day at Kaleideum! Kids can create heroic crafts, take on STEM challenges, and meet a surprise superhero guest! Costumes encouraged. 10 AM – 2 PM
- ‘80s Bar Crawl – Break out the leg warmers, parachute pants, and acid-wash jeans—it’s time to bar hop through six downtown Kernersville spots! 5-9 PM
- Storytime – Take the kids to Bookmarks for activities and read-alouds of “All Because You Matter” and “We Are Here” by Tami Charles. 10 AM
- Soccer Match – Cheer on Salem City FC as they take on Charlotte Independence at Truist Sports Park! 7 PM
- Food & Brews Fest – Enjoy live music, kids activities, and shopping from local vendors in front of Bermuda Run’s town hall. 10 AM – 4 PM
- Pop-up Choir – Join One Love, One Voice at Winston-Salem Wellness Collective for a choral workshop where you’ll learn, rehearse, and perform a Billie Eilish song. No previous choral experience necessary. 4 PM
- Independence Day Concert – Celebrate Independence Day early at Shallowford Square with a presentation of colors by the American Legion Post 522 and live music by On the Border. 7 PM
- Movie Night – Shake and bake, baby! Watch “Talledega Nights” at East of Texas. 8:30 PM
- Line Dance Workshop – Get ready for an all-day workshop at Real World Ballroom focused on beginner and improver dances. 1 PM
- Book Swap – Find your next favorite read at NCMA Winston-Salem’s book swap! 12:30-2 PM
Sunday, June 29
- Yoga & Brunch – Unwind at Easy Bend Farms with a riverside yoga class and potluck brunch. 10 AM
- Speed Friending – Looking to make new friends? Head to Single Brothers for guided question rounds to help you create connections! 8 PM
- Vendor Market – Shop handmade goods from local vendors and grab a sweet treat 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 are designated times for mingling and reading. 3-5 PM
- Cocktail Class – Join easytalk at the bar to learn about additive-free tequilas and how you can use them to make your own cocktail creations. 4 PM
- Baseball Game – Watch the Carolina Disco Turkeys play against the Queen City Corndogs at Couch Ballpark! 2 PM
