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July 21, 2025

🎸 What’s Playing?

Did you know we update our live music guide weekly? Whether you like rock ‘n roll, smooth jazz, or something a little edgier, there are dozens of live shows in Winston-Salem every weekend! Pro Tip: Bookmark the guide to stay up-to-date on who’s performing each week.

⬇️ Discover five shows we’re looking forward to!

• Coal Pit LIVE | Coal Pit | Red Dirt Revelators and Heavy Peace this Saturday at 7 PM
  
  

• The Ramkat | 170 W 9th St | Stud Ford & Will Coppage this Thursday at 8 PM
  
  

• Wise Man Brewing | 826 Angelo Bros Ave | Emerson Bruno & The Undercurrents this Friday at 8 PM
  
  

• Bailey Beats | Bailey Park | Victoria Victoria this Saturday at 5 PM
  
  

• Old Homeplace Vineyard | 623 McGee Rd | Kelsey Hurley this Sunday at 1 PM

Speaking of live music! Downtown Winston-Salem Inc. has 6 more exciting live music events scheduled for this summer! Check out the lineup below ⬇️

🎷 Downtown Jazz in Corpening Plaza at 6:30 PM:

• July 25 | Gerald Veasley

• August 8 | Nicholas Cole

• August 22 | Melvin M. Miller

🎸 Summer on Fourth on 4th St at 7 PM:

• July 26 | Souljam

• August 2 | Envision

• August 30 | The Vagabond Saints’ Society

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, July 22

• Tennis Social - Meet fellow tennis players, watch live demos, and connect with industry guests at Ski and Tennis Station. 4-7 PM

• Paint & Sip - Join Cheryl Ann Lipstreu at STEM Beverage & Supply for a guided paint session. 6 PM

• Cupcake Class - Decorate ice cream-themed cupcakes at Cupcake Cuties Cafe & Bakery! 6 PM

Wednesday, July 23

• Free Coworking - Experience a day at Flywheel Coworking! Explore the space, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and connect with members during the social hour. 9 AM - 5 PM*

• Bourbon Tasting - Sip and savor a handpicked selection of bourbons at Manolo’s Boutique Wines. 6 PM

• Puzzle & Pints - Gather a team and see how fast you can finish a puzzle at The Playground! 6 PM

• DIY Workshop - Pour custom soy wax candles at Footnote Coffee! 6 PM

Thursday, July 24

• Summer Sips - Listen to Mike Coia perform at WinMock while enjoying drinks and a bite from the South of Brooklyn food truck! 6-9 PM

• Line Dancing - Date night idea. Join Jackie Phillips at Earl’s for a free line dancing lesson! 7:30 PM

• Cocktails at Capone’s - Head to Robert Hall’s bar for handcrafted drinks by Thirsty Buffalo. Recurs every fourth Thursday of the month. 5-9 PM

• Wine Tasting - Attend a free wine tasting at Maddie Cakes Bakery led by Jeremiah from Etruscan Wines! 6:30 PM

Friday, July 25

• Outdoor Movie - Ahoy, ye maties. Watch the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie at Davie County Community Park! Movie stars at sunset.

• Comedy Show - Comedians Ben Jones and Tony Rodriguez perform at ROAR! Additional show on Saturday.

• Christmas in July - Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with face painting, a beer pong tournament, and more at Fiddlin’ Fish. 4-11 PM

• Foodees Festival - 40+ food trucks. 60+ vendors. Free entry. Don’t miss this touring festival at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds! Runs through Sunday.

• House Hangs - Grab your friends and head to NCMA Winston-Salem for food trucks, drinks, and a live DJ! 5-8 PM

• Open House - Planning your wedding day? Explore WinMock at Kinderton and meet wedding vendors while enjoying appetizers and cocktails. 4-7 PM

• Improv Show - Watch Foolish Mortals, Winston-Salem’s local improv troupe, perform at Camel City Playhouse! 7:30 PM

• Baseball Game - Cheer on the Carolina Disco Turkeys as they take on the Uwharrie Wampus Cats at Couch Ballpark. 6:30 PM

• Elvis Tribute Show - Catch Elvis impersonator Johnny Dez live at Clemmons Social Bar! 8 PM

🗞 Other News

• 🏈 Kids: Got a sports-loving kid? Sign them up for Jr. Deacs, the official kids club of Wake Forest Athletics, and unlock exclusive gear, free game tickets, and unforgettable experiences all season long! All kids 12 and under are eligible to join.*
  
  

• 🐶 Moving: Howlin’ at the Moon Bakery will close its current location at West End Millworks on July 31. But don’t worry! The new location at 1312 S Hawthorne Road in Ardmore will open before the end of the month, featuring three DIY dog washes, freshly baked treats, and a retail section with 40+ vendors.
  
  

• 📜 History: Take a tour of the Shotgun House Legacy Site in Happy Hills! Created by Triad Cultural Arts, the Legacy Site features two early 20th-century shotgun houses, one of which has been restored. Group and solo tours are available through September.
  
  

• 🚌 Weekend Ride: EZ Shuttle is a locally owned shuttle service that launched this May! You can catch a ride with EZ Shuttle every Friday and Saturday night in downtown and West End. The best part? It’s only $5 per person to ride as much as you want.
  
  

• 🎨 Coming Soon: The Open Studio, a multipurpose event space, will open in downtown Kernersville this fall! Operated by co-owners Christina & Griff Parrish, The Open Studio will be available to rent for art classes and private events. You might know Christina from her mural work around the Triad!
  
  

• 😋 For the Foodies: Have you tried these new food trucks yet? Sooooul Good Eatz & Treatz, run by Whitney and Gevontae Hardy, serves up comforting soul food and sweet treats. If you’re craving something on the fruity side, swing by Bowl’D Up for an açaí bowl like the Twin City Tropic or the Dubai Dream.
  
  

• 🤝 Volunteer: City With Dwellings needs volunteers to bring lunch items and pack them for its Project Homeless Connect event on Saturday, August 9! The event provides access to community services, supplies, and support for those experiencing homelessness.

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• Yoga Social - Join the Junior League of Winston-Salem at Radar Brewing Company on July 30 for drinks, yoga, and the opportunity to learn more about the organization.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🫐 Team member Bre recently visited Easy Bend Farm for blackberry picking—the farm also hosts yoga and community paddling events!

• 🎄 Christmas in July is this Friday! In honor of the unofficial holiday, Chad’s Chai will serve its famous pumpkin pie chai.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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