Fill your weekend with live music

The music scene is thriving in the city of Arts and Innovation. Whether you enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz, want to dance to radio hits, or prefer a taste of the classics, there’s a genre for everyone to enjoy.

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The Collection is a band from Saxapahaw, NC.

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The beats go on... and on and on — there are plenty of live tunes to enjoy this weekend and beyond. Here’s a round-up of live performances you can make plans to see over the next five days.

Friday, Aug. 11

Downtown Jazz | Corpening Plaza, 237 W. 1st St. | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Free

The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership produces this free concert series.
This week’s performance features Jacob Webb with opening act Brandon Robertson.

The Ramkat | 170 W. 9th St. | Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. | $16-$30

The Collection, six musicians that describe themselves as an Indie/alt pop band, will take the stage with special guest AJ Smith.

ROAR | 633 N. Liberty St. | 8-11 p.m. | Free

Solo acoustic performer Darrell Hoots will play on the lawn as part of the event venue’s live entertainment weekend.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Summer on Fourth | 638 W. 4th St. (in front of Foothills Brewing) | 7-10 p.m. | Free

Triad-based, eight-member band Souljam will perform covers of popular songs from many different genres.

Sunday, Aug. 13

Sunday Jazz | Foothills Brewpub, 638 W. 4th St. | 5-8 p.m. | Free

Enjoy live jazz with Court and Friends as part of this weekly event.

Monday, Aug. 14

Treasure in the Balcony: The Zimmer Organ | St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 335 Springdale Ave. | 7:15 p.m. | Free

The final concert of the Sounds of the Summer Pipe Organ Series will feature music performed with the Zimmer organ.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

23 Skidoo | Salem Square in Old Salem, 649 S. Main St. | 7:30 p.m. | Free

Salem Band concludes its 2023 Summer Concert Series with pieces that are all somehow connected to the number 23.

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