We’re back with our monthly Plan Ahead, sharing some of the biggest events taking place in Winston-Salem this June. Bust out your calendar, take a look, and start making plans.
Festivals
Pride Winston-Salem Festival | Saturday, June 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Downtown Arts District | Free admission | Celebrate Pride Month with a parade, festival, and food truck rodeo — the parade will start at 11 a.m. on 4th Street.
For the fam
Angelo’s Artisan Father’s Day Market | Sunday, June 15 | 12-5 p.m. | Wise Man Brewing | Free+ | Shop from artists and makers (for that last-minute Father’s Day gift), listen to live music, and tell dad “lunch is on me” before grabbing something from the food trucks.
Seasonal events
ROAR Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 21 | 12-9 p.m. | Roar | Cost of purchase | Shop from a vendor market with local small and Black-owned businesses + enjoy a performance by the Dub Fire Reggae Band on the ROAR Lawn.
Try with friends
Friends of Central Library Big Book Sale | Thursday, June 5-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Forsyth County Central Library | Cost of purchase | Shop thousands of gently-used books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs.
Beginner and Beyond Lindy Hop | 7:15-8 p.m. | Real World Ballroom | $15 | All skill levels are welcome to join this dance class where you’ll learn the basics and a few new moves.
Friday, May 30
Dinner with Strangers: Girls Night Out Edition | 8-10 p.m. | TBD | $13 | Have a GNO with a group of complete strangers who could turn into friends — and don’t find out where you’ll be eating until before the event.
Saturday, May 31
An Evening with End of the Line | 8 p.m. | The Ramkat | $23+ | This Allman Brothers Band tribute will pay homage to the recordings of the historic Idlewild South album and beyond.
Bailey Beats: Katie Blvd | 5-7 p.m. | Bailey Park | Free | Hip-hop artist, songwriter, and vocalist Katie Blvd will kick off the first Bailey Beats of the season.
Pause in the Park | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | TBD | Free | Take a moment to breathe, journal, and unplug in the park — the location will be shared with you before the event.
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Tate’s Craft Cocktails announced that this will be its last week open in a recent social media post. You can bid adieu to the bar during regular business hours through this Saturday, May 31.
Sports
In case you missed it, Winston-Salem State’s fall football schedule is out. The Rams’ first home game of the season will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13 against Lincoln University. View the full schedule.
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WS/FCS wants your input on its 2025-2030 strategic plan. View a draft of the plan, then take some time to share your feedback via the updated online survey through Friday, June 13.
Community
The Enterprise Center will host a Spring Open House today to showcase the work of local nonprofits, small businesses, and community leaders. The event featuring self-guided tours of the center, a small business marketplace, and more will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.
Announced
The WS/FCS Board of Education selected Catty Quiroz Moore to step in as interim superintendent. Moore — currently a member at-large of the NC State Board of Education — will serve as superintendent while the board seeks a permanent replacement for Tricia McManus.
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