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September 1, 2025

📅 September’s Big Events

Welcome to September! We are stoked for all the incredible events coming up this month! So grab your pumpkin spice latte and get ready to mark your calendar.

P.S. Forward this newsletter to your friends and start planning your next outing together!

• International Village Food & Music Festival | September 6 | Winston Square Park | Celebrate the various cultures in our city with global cuisine, cultural entertainment, and international craft shopping!
  
  

• Hairspray | September 12-21 | Theatre Alliance | You can’t stop the beat! Watch the beloved movie’s musical adaptation about a dance-loving teen in 1960s Baltimore.
  
  

• Dirty Dozen 5K | September 13 | Jerry Long Family YMCA | This isn’t your typical race—navigate 10+ obstacles, including a mud pit, climbing wall, and balance beam! Expect lots of fun and lots of mud.
  
  

• Food Truck Festival | September 14 | 9th Street | Grab a meal from over 25 food trucks lining 9th Street, then pop over to Mixxer for their annual Arts on Fire event!
  
  

• Fiesta Festival | September 20 | Downtown | Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin American food, cultural performances, and activities for the whole family!
  
  

• Wise Man Oktoberfest | September 20 & 21 | Wise Man Brewing | Grab your lederhosen! Wise Man Brewing brings Oktoberfest to Winston-Salem with German-inspired eats, stein-holding contests, live music, and more.
  
  

• Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors | September 25-28 | Downtown | It’s every book lover’s dream—50+ authors signing books and participating in panels! And did we mention the dozens of literary-themed exhibitors?
  
  

• Apple Festival | September 27 | Historic Bethabara Park | Welcome the autumn season with 18th-century craftsmen demonstrations, Colonial games, face painting, and plenty of apples!

🚨 Hitting the road this Labor Day Weekend? Expect increased police patrols — so stay sharp and drive smart. Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A. put together a quick guide to help you avoid unnecessary tickets!

• Tip 1: Obey speed limits—holiday weekends often mean heavier patrols

• Tip 2: Leave the open containers at home

• Tip 3: Double-check that your license and registration are current

If you do get a ticket, don’t worry! Just schedule your free traffic consultation with Bell, Davis & Pitt P.A.*

🗓 Events

Live Music | Recurring Events

Tuesday, September 2

• Baseball - Watch the Dash take on the Greenville Drive at Truist Stadium for its final games of the season! Theme nights include Hockey Night, Renaissance Night, and Touch a Truck. Daily games through Sunday.

• Mom Meetup - Gather with other moms at West Salem Public House—come solo or with the kids. 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Wednesday, September 3

• Mahjong 101 - Burritos + Mahjong—a match made in heaven. Join Camel City Mahjong at Barberitos to learn the basics of Mahjong! 6 PM

• Me & The Muse - Celebrate the release of local musician Tiffany Thompson’s newest single at The Dwelling, featuring performances and demonstrations from fellow artists! 7 PM

• Young Explorers - Take your kids to Reynolda Gardens for a hands-on workshop where they’ll learn about beavers and even construct their own beaver dam! 10 AM

• Picnic Class - It’s perfect picnicking weather! Learn how to prepare a picnic basket for your romantic date at Southern Home & Kitchen. 6 PM

Thursday, September 4

• ConvergeSouth - Head to Biotech Place for Flywheel’s biggest event of the year, featuring a startup expo with 75 exhibiting companies, keynote presentations, and 1-on-1 investor meetings. Runs through Friday.

• Trivia Night - Gather your crew—in honor of the upcoming Face to Face Speaker Forum, MUSE Winston-Salem is hosting an Earvin “Magic” Johnson-themed trivia night at Radar Brewing! 7 PM

• Mediterranean Night - Enjoy a Mediterranean dinner prepared by Chef Peter Bedrosian at The Caviste. Seatings between 6 and 7 PM.

• Glass Act - Learn how to mix, muddle, and garnish cocktails in this hands-on class at The Dutch Light! Includes two cocktails. 7 PM

• Free Yoga - Take a deep breath. Join 2B Academy for an outdoor yoga session at Bailey Park. 6 PM

Friday, September 5

• Forsyth Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show - Discover custom jewelry, watch artisan demonstrations, and browse lapidary tools at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center. Runs through Sunday.*

• Disney Night - Create a magical Disney-themed painting and compete in Disney trivia at Wine & Design! 7 PM

• Outdoor Movie - Speaking of Disney, watch “The Princess and the Frog” at Crossnore! Movie starts at sundown.

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

• Salem Bach Festival - Listen to classical music at various venues around Winston-Salem all weekend long! The best part? All performances are free to attend.

• Cocktail and a/movie - Date night idea. Sample spirits from Broad Branch Distillery and watch “Lost in Translation” at a/perture! 7:30 PM

• Stage Play - What happens when a retiring small-town doctor takes on an eager apprentice? Find out in Stained Glass Playhouse’s production of “The Old Faith, Hope, & Charity.” Runs through September 21.

🎭 Take your seat. Silence your phone. The show’s about to begin. UNCSA's 2025-26 performing season is underway, featuring everything from plays and ballets to symphonies and symposiums.

New this season: Save up to 20% on tickets with curated performance packages like:

• Dance (Emerging Choreographers)

• Drama ("A Little Night Music")

• Jazz (The Sister Moon Project)

Experience the arts. Buy your tickets today!*

🗞 Other News

• 👮‍♂️ Save the Date: The Winston-Salem Police Foundation’s annual charity event, Operation Protect and Serve, takes place October 29 at Biotech Place. Why attend? Aside from a catered dinner and a silent auction, the event raises money for key initiatives such as the Police Athletic League Outreach Program!
  
  

• 🏈 Athletics: Welcome home, Demons. A dedication ceremony will be held this Friday for the newly constructed M. Douglas Crater Field & Stadium at R. J. Reynolds High School! Grab tickets to watch the RJR-Atkins football game afterward.
  
  

• 🌳 Recreation: Tanglewood Park’s new playground near Shelter 4 is now open. If you swing by to check it out, make sure to also get in a round of Softgolf!
  
  

• 🍻 New Owners: The Playground Golf and Sports Bar is now under new ownership! The bar has been rebranded as Whiskey, Taps and Tails Saloon, which will offer an extensive whiskey selection, 20 rotating beer taps, and handcrafted cocktails.
  
  

• 👩‍⚕️ Medicine: Novant Health is the first health system in the nation to offer RapidArc Dynamic radiation therapy. This therapy enables clinicians to target tumors with more accuracy and speed than other forms of radiation therapy.
  
  

• 🎬 Arts: Local filmmaker Angus MacLachlan’s “A Little Prayer” is now screening in movie theaters across the nation! The film was shot in Winston-Salem and stars UNCSA alumni like Steve Coulter, Celia Weston, and Anna Camp.
  
  

• 🏛 Government: The City Council votes on the potential downtown amphitheater tomorrow, September 2. The project needs approval for temporary street closures on event days and a leasing agreement for a nearby one-acre parcel, which would be used for back-of-house operations.

SPONSORED

Upcoming Events

• Executive Education - Learn how to lead through uncertainty in this one-day leadership class at Wake Downtown on September 19. Registration closes on September 11.

• Evening in the Atrium - Talented musicians and great food—catch Blue Bambooza live while enjoying small bites from The Downtown Grille at 500 W 5th on September 18.

• Middle Eastern Christian Festival - Taste authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, experience live music & traditional dances, and explore cultural exhibits at Bible Church of Clemmons on September 20 & 21.

🌀 The Wrap

• 🎉 Happy Labor Day! We hope you had a wonderful time gathering with friends and family. Fun Fact: Labor Day was signed into law by President Grover Cleveland in 1894!

• 🏈 Looking for a spot to watch the big game? Check out our guide for local breweries, bars, and restaurants that play sports channels!

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