Dance to the tune of the music this summer. | Photo by Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership + City of Winston-Salem
Free concerts? That’s our jam.
From symphony-serenaded picnics to garden gigs and skyline views, these recurring live music programs around the Twin City will provide the soundtrack for your summer.
Pro tip: check the weather and event pages for changes before you attend.
Downtown Jazz | Fridays (June 20, July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 + Aug. 22) | Corpening Plaza | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Free | Bring a lawn chair or blanket and soak in jazz tunes featuring artists like Alyson Williams, Melvin Miller, and Kirby Hamilton.
Coalpit Live | Saturdays (June 14 + June 21) | The Coalpit | Free | Watch The Bills and The Jets perform the ultimate Billy Joel and Elton John experience, plus the Winston-Salem Symphony String Quartet will rock out the following weekend.
Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair and blankets to these outdoor concerts.
Photo by Downtown WS Partnership + City of Winston-Salem
2025 Salem Band Concert Series | Tuesday, June 17, Friday, July 4, Tuesday, Aug. 5 + Tuesday, Aug. 12 | Salem Square | 7:30 p.m. | Hear the oldest continuous mixed wind ensemble in the US perform themed repertoires. Note: The Paperhand Puppet Intervention has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Open Jam | 7 p.m. | D.O.S.E Artist Collective | Donations accepted | Bring your instruments, vibe, and creativity as artists come together for an open jam session with the community.
Thursday, May 29
Framing Your Future: A Wealth Education Series | 5-7 p.m. | Delta Arts Center | Free, RSVP | Learn about down payment strategies, financial readiness when buying a home + the long-term value of real estate ownership.
Friday, May 30
Souljam | 8 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Cost of purchase | Groove to your favorite 1990s and 2000s hits with Souljam — get there early for a good spot.
Saturday, May 31
34th Annual Cancer Survivors Day | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Generations Center | Free, RSVP | Eat lunch with other survivors and community members, take part in wellness activities, plus get access to treatment resources.
The Secret Burrow | 6-9 p.m. | Byrdhouse Books | $29+ | Slip into your finest fringe, feathers, or fedoras and disappear into hidden spaces while delighting in live entertainment, vintage-inspired cocktails, and playful mysteries.
The all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant Sushi Sho opened at 2213 Cloverdale Ave. in Winston-Salem. The new restaurant is hiring servers, sushi chefs, and hosts. Want to recruit the best talent? List your job for free on the 6AM City Job Board.
Coming Soon
Zito! Greek Kitchen is opening in Mt. Airy after 10 years of serving in Winston-Salem. The family business closed its location in the Twin City in October 2024. Check out the new location at 1015 Rockford St. (~40 minutes outside of downtown Winston-Salem).
Closing
Humble Bee Shoppe is closing. Business owner Brittany McGee will hold four baking classes before putting up her apron as a chef in Winston-Salem to pursue her dream career in NYC. Snag your ticket online for the last two cake decorating workshops happening in June.
Older Adults
Make strides during Senior Swim this summer, Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. at Bolton Pool. Starting Monday, June 2, Parkland Park and Polo Park pools will also be open for seniors swim hour from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Try This
Hand-pour your custom soy wax candles during the candle-making workshop at Footnote Coffee & Cocktails on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Participants will sip their brews while creating their summer-themed scented candles. Tickets cost $47+.
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Earlier this week, we asked how many venomous snakes inhabit the Tar Heel state and 47% of you said 4 (very close but not quite!). Meanwhile, 20% of you chose 6 as the correct answer. Bravo!
If you want to learn more about wild creatures, Kaleideum has extended its summer hours and will now be open 7 days a week. Check out the Nature exhibit and say hello to a few friendly faces.
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