Events

Winston Vintage Market will be at Incendiary Brewing on August 1 from 4-8:30pm at 486 N Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem. Shop 24 vendors providing your vintage needs from Carhartt Jackets to Coach purses, jewelry, belts, T-shirts, and more! See here for more information.

Free downtown concert on Fourth Street, featuring Envision in front of Foothills Brewing, August 2, 7pm - 10pm. Parking is available at the Center City West Parking Deck located at 650 W 4th street. See our concerts article for more information.

The Food Trucks are coming back to Burke Street, August 3, 2025, 3pm – 8pm. The street will be lined with food trucks and their will be music and fun for all. See our Food Truck article for more Food Truck Festivals.

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.

Learn how to freeze the perfect moment and capture the energy, personality, and spirit of animals in motion, in this pet action photography workshop on Tuesdays, August 5-19, 6-8pm, at Sawtooth Photo Studio, 251 N Spruce Street, Winston-Salem. Great for all skill levels. See here for details and registration.

A family-friendly National Night Out event at Shallowford Square in Lewisville, on August 5 from 6-8pm, supports dedicated law enforcement officers, alongside the amazing fire departments, emergency services, and public safety agencies. There will be games, demonstrations, and activities for everyone, and a free hot dog dinner will be served.

The Salem Band presents Super Heroes Film Fest! Free at Salem Square, Old Salem, 7:30pm, August 5. The pre-concert, Salem Band Saxophone Quartet, begins at 6:45pm. See our concert article for more information.

Writing For Our Lives, a Grief Writing Workshop is open to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one or experiencing major life stressors or transitions. Using prompts and invitations to tap into your creative expression, begin to gently explore feelings that silence or limit you, so that you may move forward freely. Workshops are …

Downtown Jazz Summer Series featuring Nicholas Cole with opening artist Saundra Ross on August 8, 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Corpening Plaza, 237 W 1st Street, Winston-Salem. Free event.

On August 9 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, learn about the connections between the Cherokee People and early Moravians through interactions with the Atsila Anotasgi Cultural Specialists from the Museum of the Cherokee People. There will be a hands-on exhibit of North Carolina Native American artifacts and displays, presented by the Lam Museum of Anthropology, and …

Bookmarks will hold a fundraiser, Book, Barbecue, and Bingo, on August 9 at 6:30pm at Biotech Place, 575 Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem. Tickets must be purchased by August 1. The event features dinner from Honky Tonk Smokehouse with vegan and vegetarian options available, one complimentary alcoholic drink (non-alcoholic drinks are free all evening), and one bingo …

Challenge your friends to Guitar Hero or Super Smash Bros, or play the life-size Ms PacMan game at Kaleideum on August 9 from 6:30-9:30pm at 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem. Be sure to wear your favorite game character costume for a chance to win awesome prizes in the costume contest on the Rooftop with DJ …

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.

The Town of Bermuda Run will hold Food Truck Friday with live music, vendors, kids activities, and food trucks, August 15, 4-8pm, at 120 Kinderton Blvd, Bermuda Run. See our food truck article for more information.

Enjoy a night of creative expression, exploration, and celebration on August 15, 7pm - 10pm, at Art Crush in Downtown Winston Salem Arts District on Trade Street and 6th Street. On the third Friday of every month, established and emerging artists and performers share their talents with the community.

Enjoy original compositions by Matt Kendrick and Dave Fox, paired with Spencer Aubrey's stirring poetry on August 15, 7:30pm at Acadia Foods, 228 W Acadia Avenue, Winston-Salem. Wine selections matched to specific compositions will be available for purchase. $20 General Admission; tickets are available here. Ticket prices do not include fees and taxes.

The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, Delta Arts, and the YMCA REACH Center are presenting the Good For The Hood East Winston Block Party on August 16 from 1-5pm, between the 11th and 12th street block of Cameron Avenue (reference address: 1141 N Cameron Avenue, Winston-Salem). Enjoy live music, local art, food, a …

A fun filled day August 16 from 2-8pm at Mendenhall Transportation Terminal, 220 E Commerce Avenue, High Point, features global Food Trucks, specialty cocktails, refreshing mocktails, live music, cultural activities, complimentary photo, vendor and artisan market. Free admission. Food and drink sampling packages available, as are VIP Tickets. See our Food Truck article for details …

Dinosaurs will be taking over the ballpark and you will be able to become a paleontologist with interactive displays on August 16, 6:30pm, at Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem. Take part in the stadium-wide dinosaur egg hunt during the game! See here for details and tickets.

The Winston-Salem Open tournament is offering a Middle School Play Day where students will have the opportunity to drill, play, and engage with their peers and USTA professionals, on and off the court. The event is open to middle school-aged players of all abilities and skill levels and will be held August 17 from 10:30am …

The Winston-Salem Open tournament is offering two high school fun days, August 17 & 21 with certified coaches who will instruct and facilitate a variety of drills in a fun, low-pressure clinic at the Wake Forest Indoor Tennis Center, 100 W 32nd Street. Each participant will receive a ticket for the match session immediately following …

Intergenerational Dance is a cross-disciplinary, cross-generational dance project. Music is in the Django Reinhardt style of "Gypsy Jazz" performed by The Piedmont Hot Club. Sunday, August 16, at 2pm at the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, 114 30th Street #100, Winston-Salem. $12 General Admission; $5 ages 6-18. Ticket prices do not include fees and …

Cheer on the wheelchair athletes who represent the six statewide Wheel Serve NC programs on August 18 from 10:30am to 2pm at the Winston-Salem Open. This fun up/down round robin format is incredible to see. Watch any or all of the matches to learn more about the many similarities between wheelchair tennis and able-bodied tennis. …

The Winston-Salem Open will host Mascot Monday for fans attending the day session (#4) on August 18 at 2 pm, featuring fan-favorite regional mascots for photo opportunities, on-court appearances, and interactive fan experiences. Collegiate Night, during the evening session (#5), at 6:30pm, a ceremony will be held to honor the 2024 NCAA Men’s Tennis National …

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.

If you are grieving a loved one, explore your deepest feelings through writing with these workshops offered by Trellis Supportive Care and facilitator Kay Windsor. You don't need to be a writer to attend. Through writing prompts you will probe, reflect and remember. Session held August 21, 10:30am - 12pm, at William Education and Counseling …

The Winston-Salem Open tournament is offering two high school fun days, August 17 & 21 with certified coaches who will instruct and facilitate a variety of drills in a fun, low-pressure clinic at the Wake Forest Indoor Tennis Center, 100 W 32nd Street. Each participant will receive a ticket for the match session immediately following …

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 …

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.

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 …

Night Market on Burke Street on August 27 and the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 5-8pm, at City Beverage, 915 Burke Street, Winston-Salem. The market features a variety of items, including print art, produce, sourdough bread, hot sauces, clothing, dog goods, beef tallow, cheese, and wine and beer tasting. There will be a …

The UNCSA Wind Ensemble launches a salute to the high-voltage film scores of Star Wars in this free concert on August 28, 8pm, at UNCSA Library Plaza, 1533 S Main Street, Winston-Salem.

Free downtown concert on Fourth Street, featuring The Vagabond Saints' Society, in front of Foothills Brewing, August 30, 7pm - 10pm. Parking is available at the Center City West Parking Deck located at 650 W 4th street. See our concerts article for more information.

The Psychedelic Gong Bath is an immersive sonic voyage featuring a hypnotic fusion of gongs, drums, drum machines, and electronic synthesizers, weaving a web of vibration that will shift your consciousness, entrain your brainwaves, and drop you deep into the mystery within. The unique event takes place on August 30 at 7:30pm (arrive at 7pm), …