Lucky you. You just found WStoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Winston-Salem each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Concert + shows
Parker McCollum Tour | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum | $35+ | Known for chart-topping hits like Burn It Down, Pretty Heart, and Handle on You, the Texas country singer will make you fall in love with heartfelt lyrics mixed with a bit of nostalgia.
An Evening with Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience | Friday, Feb. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Ramkat | $26+ | Unite and honor the unmatched legacy of Fleetwood Mac as the band meticulously recreates the beloved sounds and visuals with energetic live performances.
Salem Band Winter Concert | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 3 p.m. | Salem Elberson Fine Arts Center | Free | Get lost in the sounds of bold, uplifting works like “Hounds of Spring,” the jazzy, rhythm-driven “Stick Figures,” and sweeping, cinematic moments in “Sailing with Whales.”
For the fam
Art in the Park | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Miller Park Community Center | Free | Make and decorate folded booklets with collage, drawing, stickers, and stamps to showcase your style.
Wedding Open House | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Robert Hall | Free | Experience the latest wedding trends IRL, sip champagne, and tour the industrial venue while enjoying light bites.
Used Book Sale: Preview Sale | Friday, Feb. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Coffee Park | $24 | Shop a wide variety of gently used children’s books, science fiction, fantasy, horror, and romance books.
Share the Love Book Swap | Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Miller Park Community Center | Free | Share your love of reading, meet other book lovers, and create some crafts.
Black History Month Keynote Address: Mary D. Williams | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab | Free | Hear from a local about stories, voices, and legacies that continue to shape the future, plus indulge in heavy hors d’oeuvres after.
Spring Plant & Seed Swap | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 9-11 a.m. | Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC | Free | Bring plants and seeds to trade and leave with new ones, whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting your own garden sanctuary.
Bridging the Triad: STEM Contest | Saturday, Feb. 28 | 10 a.m. | Kernersville Recreation & Event Center, Kernersville | Free | Cities in the Triad region compete in a STEM challenge where contestants test their engineering skills by building a bridge using only 100 craft sticks and glue.
Seasonal events
Galentine’s Favorite Things Party | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | The Open Studio, Kernersville | $31 | Bring your favorite things to swap, enjoy light bites, plus get cozy with your beverage of choice.
Comedy Show: “My Bad Romance” by Cupid on the Rocks | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Joyner’s Bar | $27 | It’s the “anti-Valentine’s Day” party. Get ready for messy love stories and experience a quirky twist on love.
The Ultimate Gal’s Night Out: Shopping Experience | Thursday, Feb. 12 | 5-7 p.m. | Hip Chics Boutique, Clemmons | Free | Get your gals for a shopping spree, get some fries, a treat bag, and a hobo gift with a $150 purchase.
Galentine’s Non-Alcoholic Coffee Cocktail Hour | Friday, Feb. 13 | 7 p.m. | Okay Coffee | $40 | Craft a coffee-based non-alcoholic cocktail, enjoy light bites, and take home recipes to replicate later.
Galentine’s Wine Tasting | Friday, Feb. 13 | 6 p.m. | Summit Street Inns | $56 | Grab your besties and get a taste of a variety of wines as you celebrate friendship in an elevated atmosphere.
Kaleideum After Dark: “PAL"entine’s Day | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Kaleideum | $20+ | Grab your besties, your favorite plus-one, or come ready to make new friends, plus dive into activities like crafting paper flower bouquets and friendship bracelets.
Date Night: Cocktail Class | Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 7 p.m. | Dram & Draught | $42 | Featuring Dickel Whisky & Blade and Bow, lovers will experience great spirits and handcrafted cocktails in an intimate atmosphere.
Live music
Be Mine: A Valentine’s Playlist | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 5-6 p.m. | R.J. Reynolds Auditorium | $29+ | Audience favorite Jodi Burns headlines this early-evening, intermission-free holiday concert: The perfect start to a romantic night on the town.
Camel City Jazz Big Band Brunch | Sunday, Feb. 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Millennium Center | $65+ | Sip on mimosas, Bloody Mary cocktails, and specialty coffee drinks while hearing the classic sounds of Camel City Jazz.
Michelle Merrill conducting the orchestra band.
J Farley Photography via Winston-Salem Symphony
Evening in the Atrium Featuring Jess Klein | Thursday, Feb. 19 | 5 p.m. | 500 West 5th Building | Free | Catch jazzy melodies with the local singer while savoring small bites from The Downtown Grille.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Life Through Variations | Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Watson Hall | $25 | Experience Beethoven’s compositions throughout different eras, representing many of the characters used throughout his career.
Theater
Clyde’s | Friday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 15 | Times vary | Hanesbrands Theatre | $20+ | Get ready for a heartfelt, savory journey of formerly incarcerated individuals rebuilding their lives from scratch.
Tonight’s Special Comedy Special | Saturday, Feb. 14
| 8 p.m. | Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts | $15 | Spruce up your evening plans with the comedy show, which features improv, music, and rotating stand-up each month.
Try something new
Tour Pour Du Jour | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 4-6 p.m. | The Graylyn Estate | $60 | Uncover the hidden gems and architectural treasures of the Graylyn during the butler tour, plus indulge in wine and appetizers to finish off your evening.
Bourbon & Cocktail Class | Wednesday, Feb. 11 | 5 p.m. | The Katharine Brasserie and Bar | $93 | Delve into the fascinating history of bourbon in Winston-Salem while learning the skills to create three bourbon cocktails for yourself.
K-Pop Demon Ravers Dance Party | Saturday, Feb. 21
| 2 p.m. | The Ramkat | $23 | Dance out to the soundtrack-inspired remixes + familiar pop anthems from the Netflix movie.
East Fork Seconds Pop-Up | Sunday, Feb. 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Co. | Free | Shop flawed but functional pottery and pick out your favorites among the fun seasonal colors at 30% off retail prices.
Sushi Roll Class 101 | Monday, Feb. 23 |6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joymongers Barrel Hall | $66 | Roll on over and create your own sushi as GringoNinja goes over the basics during this interactive workshop experience.
Active + Wellness
Chicago Style Step | Wednesday, Feb. 4-Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Kernersville Recreation + Event Center | $15+ | Learn choreographed turns and spins of Chicago-style stepping, blended with signature dips and drags, and finished with hints of elegant ballroom technique.
Choreo On Deck: African Dance & Live Drumming | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 5:30 p.m. | Oasis at the Mill | $11 | Explores traditional and contemporary African dance styles rooted in cultural storytelling and community in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.