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Q: What's happening in Winston-Salem this weekend?

Browse our This Weekend page for a complete list of festivals, live music, outdoor events, farmers markets, and family activities happening in Winston-Salem on Saturday and Sunday. Updated every 15 minutes from local businesses.

Q: Where can I find live music in Winston-Salem tonight?

Our Live Music page lists every concert, open mic, DJ set, and acoustic show across Winston-Salem. We track venues across Downtown, Ardmore, the Innovation Quarter, West End, and beyond — pulled directly from venue announcements.

Q: How often is What's Up Winston-Salem updated?

Every 15 minutes. We pull live event posts directly from local businesses, restaurants, breweries, and venues across the city. If a venue posts a new show or event, it shows up here within minutes — no stale calendars, no outdated listings.

Q: What kinds of events can I find on What's Up Winston-Salem?

We track 12 categories: Live Music, Comedy, Movies & Film, Food Trucks, Food & Drink, Happy Hour & Specials, Trivia & Game Nights, Art & Gallery, Family & Kids, Outdoor & Sports, Community Events, Deals & Specials.

Every event in Winston-Salem — pulled from 76 local feeds, updated every 15 minutes.

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- Tacos and trivia night at Coffee Park
  6:00 PM · Coffee Park
  Food TrucksTrivia & Game Nights
5:30 PM
- Teen Apprentice Program at Polo Park Community Center
  Miller Park Community Center · $30/chef (Teens in the Kitchen); $10 (Te
  Family & KidsCommunity Events
6:30 PM
- Intro to pickleball class with Coach Mike at Dill Dinkers
  Dill Dinkers Winston-Salem · pro-rated cost
  Outdoor & Sports
7:00 PM
- Trivia night with Trivia Knights at Southern Drift Brewing Co
  Southern Drift Brewing Co. · $5 Carolina Drift APA draft pints
  Trivia & Game NightsFood Trucks
- Weekly trivia, music bingo, food trucks, and sports at Southern Drift Brewing Co
  Southern Drift Brewing Co. · $5 I Do! Helles draft pints, $1 off all
  Trivia & Game NightsFood Trucks
7:30 PM
- Trivia Tuesday with Reality TV special round at Joymongers
  Joymongers Barrel Hall
  Trivia & Game NightsHappy Hour & Specials
- Taco Tuesday and trivia at Coffee Park Airstream
  Coffee Park Airstream
  Trivia & Game NightsFood & Drink
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Frequently asked.

About events in Winston-Salem

What is there to do in Winston-Salem today?

There are currently 70 events happening across Winston-Salem this week, including live music, food trucks, trivia nights, art shows, and community gatherings. Visit Today to see what's happening right now, or browse Tonight for evening events.

What's happening in Winston-Salem this weekend?

Browse This Weekend for a complete list of festivals, live music, outdoor events, farmers markets, and family activities happening in Winston-Salem on Saturday and Sunday. Updated every 15 minutes from local businesses.

Where can I find live music in Winston-Salem tonight?

The Live Music page lists every concert, open mic, DJ set, and acoustic show across Winston-Salem. We track venues across Downtown, Ardmore, the Innovation Quarter, West End, and beyond — pulled directly from venue announcements.

Are there free events in Winston-Salem?

Yes — many local events are free, including First Friday art walks, community festivals, outdoor concerts, free admission shows, and most farmers markets. Browse the Deals & Specials and Community Events categories to find free things to do.

How often is What's Up Winston-Salem updated?

Every 15 minutes. The site pulls live event posts directly from local businesses, restaurants, breweries, and venues across the city. When a venue posts a new show or event, it shows up here within minutes — no stale calendars, no outdated listings.

What kinds of events can I find here?

Twelve categories: Live Music, Comedy, Movies & Film, Food Trucks, Food & Drink, Happy Hour & Specials, Trivia & Game Nights, Art & Gallery, Family & Kids, Outdoor & Sports, Community Events, and Deals & Specials. Use the filters at the top of the page to narrow the list.

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Latest posts

This week at Fiddlin' Fish, August 31–September 6

Weekly trivia, music bingo, food trucks, and sports at Southern Drift Brewing Co

Daily drink specials all week at Miller's on Trade

Jeopardy! Bar League at Joymongers Brewing Co.

Taco Tuesday and trivia at Coffee Park Airstream

September fundraiser for Forsyth Humane at Yellow Rose Tattoo Club

Teen Apprentice Program and Teens in the Kitchen classes begin

Fall menu drinks drop at Ardmore Coffee

Teens in the Kitchen cooking class series at Miller Park Community Center

Trivia Tuesday with Reality TV special round at Joymongers

Trivia night with Trivia Knights at Southern Drift Brewing Co

Fresh scratch-made donuts at Louie and Honey's Kitchen

Oktoberfest with live music, food, and beer at Joymongers

Tumbling Tots movement and coordination class for ages 3-5 at Sedge Garden Community Center

Live jazz music and food truck pop-up at Easy Tiger Beer Garden

International Village Food & Music Festival at Winston Square Park

Oktoberfest celebration with German Mike's Food Truck at Easy Tiger Beer Garden

Young Explorers: Snakes at Reynolda for ages 2-5

Blood drive at Little Theatre, 2-6pm

Coyote Book Club discusses City Terrace: Field Manual at dose.ws

$10 Bingo Bango soda 4-packs at Gingerbread Man Bakery

Live music with Brandon Ross, Kyle Kelly, and Fairplay at Earl's

Dracula at Little Theatre of Winston-Salem

Par for Pets golf tournament at Tanglewood Championship Course

Winston Vintage Market with 20+ vendors at Bailey Park

AEW Collision at LJVM Coliseum

Artists for Access community auction reception preview at Mixxer Community Makerspace

Open Play mahjong at Southern Drift Brewing Co

Infinite Freefall with Solar Illusion and Loon and Crow at The Den

Trade Street Farmers Market on the first Sunday, 10am–2pm, between 5th & 6th Street.

Sign up for open play session at Dill Dinkers and earn 50% off your next visit

Dylan Farrell live at Gas Hill Drinking Room

Creation Station at Kaleideum every Thursday in September

Oktoberfest & Steinholding Festival at Foothills Tasting Room

Gluten-free cupcakes and treat boxes pickup at Ginger Bread Man Bakery

Diamond in a Rhinestone World: A Celebration of Dolly Parton with Vagabond Saints Society at Gas Hill Drinking

Death of Summer show with Dr Lavender, Ram Merino, Earl the Girl, and more at D.O.S.E Winston Salem

Games, sports, music bingo, and food trucks at Southern Drift Brewing Co

Latinx History Month celebration on querencia at Central Library

Postpartum Peer Support Playdate at Kaleideum's Little Learners Room

Figure drawing class with Cheryl Ann Lipstreu at Culture WS

Book Clubbin' at Kaleideum After Dark with book bingo, poetry, and live performances.

Small dogs foam party at Tucker's Tap Yard

Art auction preview party at Mixxer

Four-band show with gh0ul_bae, Black Cherri, Lucida Methyst at The Den

National Cheese Pizza Day at Carl H. Russell Community Center

Dracula at Little Theatre of Winston-Salem

Nerd Nite: Team Cognition talk by Clare Dygert at Kaleideum

Farm tour at Patterson Farm with South Fork Community Center

Reynolda Fall Plant Sale on the front lawn

Witches & Weirdos Oddities Market at Foothills Tasting Room

September wine feature: Raimund Prüm Solitär 2025 Riesling Trocken at Footnote

Fall painting pop-up with dinner at Mossy Hill Farm

Birthday party experience with shelter animals at Forsyth Humane Society

Small Dog Foam Party at Tucker's Tapyard

Thirsty Thursday with $1 off draft pints and food truck at Southern Drift Brewing Co

Beyoncé birthday laser experience at Kaleideum

Split 7" vinyl release show with Jack the Radio Music at The Ram Kat

Barktember Festival with live music and food vendors at Tucker's Tapyard

Dash Bash Stadium Showdown combat robotics competition at Truist Stadium

Kaleidoscope Ball: Curiosity in Bloom at Kaleideum

Build your own layered wood mirror workshop at Foothills Tasting Room

Little Theatre social at Joymongers

Woof Walks dog walking program at Reynolda Gardens

John Oates at The Ramkat

Around town

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September is a lighter month as far as number of event, but it is STACKED. Come out to a show and let's party!!

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