Events

Downtown Jazz Summer Series featuring Melvin M Miller with opening artist Brandon Robinson on August 22, 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Corpening Plaza, 237 W 1st Street, Winston-Salem. Free event

Part of Music Carolina Summerfest, Cuban Grooves With Jazz and Blues is a vibrant celebration of the fusion between classic jazz and Cuban musical traditions. This one-night musical experience brings together world-class musicians for an electrifying fusion of melody, groove, and cultural fire.  The event is happening on August 22 at 7:30pm at The Piedmont …

Winston-Salem Piedmont 300 National Truck & Tractor Pull is coming to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds August 22 & 23. Gates open at 5pm with the action starting at 7:30pm at 2886 Shorefair Drive, Winston Salem, Free Parking, Cash Only! Admission: $20; 6-12: $5; 5 and under: free. Visit here for more information.

Paddle under the stars with Night Paddles on August 22 from 8pm - 10:30pm at Salem Lake, 1001 Salem Lake Road, Winston-Salem. Single and tandem kayaks will be available to reserve, or you can register to bring your own kayak. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 336-350-7677. To register, click here.

You will find the best food trucks, artists, makers, and small businesses set up in the parking lot at Hanes Mall on August 23, 10am – 5pm.

Spring Food Truck Festival and Market at Hanes Mall, August 23, 2025, 10am – 5pm, featuring food trucks, artists, makers, and small businesses. Located in the parking lot, 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem.

Over 60 artists that keep the Art-o-mats filled with original, affordable works of art will be at the Art-o-mat Swap Meet, August 23, 11am-3pm at North Carolina Museum of Art (formerly SECCA), 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem. Live band 12:30-2:30pm. Free event, open to the public. See Information about Art-o-mat and this event in our article.

Triad Cultural Arts presents a Foodway Tour and tasting at the Historic Shotgun House in Happy Hill on August 16 and August 23. Local historian and TCA tour coordinator, Jordyn Jones will be onsite to provide historical talks on the history of local Black foodways here in Winston-Salem. Guests can expect to learn the ways …

Triad Cultural Arts presents a Foodway Tour and tasting at the Historic Shotgun House in Happy Hill on August 16 and August 23. Local historian and TCA tour coordinator, Jordyn Jones will be onsite to provide historical talks on the history of local Black foodways here in Winston-Salem. Guests can expect to learn the ways …

Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles! Join the Dash for Harry Potter™ night, August 23, at 6:30pm at Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem. Photo opportunities, potion-making classes, and more. The UNC School of the Arts presents this exclusive magic experience. Learn about the Hogwarts Experience. See details and where to buy tickets in our …

Siren Series Jazz every Monday night at Footnote Coffee and Cocktails at 6pm located at 634 W 4th Street Suite #120, Winston-Salem. Free entry. Full bar and dinner service from Foothills Brewpub is available.

Experience Debra Reuter-Pivetta on the flute, Frederico Pivetta - piano, Sophie Anderson - violin, and Jessica Ronnevik - viola, perform Debussy, Syrinx, Beethoven, Op.25, and more on August 26, 7:30pm at The Saal at Home Moravian Church, 529 S Church Street, Winston-Salem. Admission: Adults - $25; Students - $12; Children 12 and under $10; Church …