Weekend in Winston: Cowboys? Chili? Chocolate?!
Old Gold & Black writer Avery Finch has your weekend plans figured out for you.
Hey, Wake Forest, and happy weekend! My name is Avery Finch, and I’m a Wake Forest sophomore and writer for the Old Gold & Black. On Fridays, I’ll be taking over the OGB newsletter to help students discover fun things to do in and around Winston-Salem. Without further ado, here’s your eleventh Weekend in Winston guide, courtesy of me and my Google expertise:
Friday
Happyyyy Friday and giddy-up Wake Forest! You made it through your first “real” week of classes and now it's time to celebrate.
Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo at LJVM
Did you find out that The Longest Ride was filmed on our campus freshman year, and then get together with friends to cram into a dorm to watch it on an iPad? Probably. Now is your chance to go live out your rodeo dreams at LJVM with Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo. Don’t forget to buy tickets first!
7:30 p.m.
Wake Forest Hockey vs East Carolina
Cheer on your Deacs as they take on East Carolina at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
Where: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
When: 5:30 p.m.
Interested in perfecting your moves? Then make your way to Real World Ballroom to learn the Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Rumba, Cha Cha and more.
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wiseman Brewing's Birthday Weekend
Enjoy music from the band Souljam from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. and enjoy Sliders Street Food from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Withdrew and The Coyotes at The Ramkat
The Ramkat will be hosting Withdrew alongside The Coyotes.
Doors: 7:00 p.m.
Show: 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
This Saturday is packed with things to do, so pace yourself, take that nap and get out there!
Cinch World's Toughest Rodeo at LJVM
The second and final day of the LJVM visiting rodeo.
7:30 p.m.
One Jumpin' Ass Party at Urban Air Trampoline Park
Feeling jumpy after this week? A little stressed and need to do something about it? Urban Air Trampoline Park is hosting One Jumpin’ Ass Party. You can expect food trucks, bumper cars, virtual reality, DJs, a rock climbing wall, a ninja course and of course, trampolines.
10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Wake Forest Hockey vs UNC Charlotte
Cheer on your Hockey Deacs as they take on UNC Charlotte at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.
3:15 p.m.
The Wine & Chocolate Festival will be at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, so go sample their wine and hard ciders — and of course, the chocolate fountain. Or, if you're interested, clothing and jewelry from local artisans
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WiseMan Brewing's Birthday Weekend
Enjoy music from Barefoot Modern, who will be performing their British Invasion Tribute Show from artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Amy Winehouse, The Police, Queen and more from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. There will also be face painting from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and food trucks from 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Mark Stuart at the Gas Hill Drinking Room
Mark Stuart will be performing at the Gas Hill Drinking Room.
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Show: 7:30 p.m.
Monsoon will be playing at The Ramkat.
Doors: 8:30 p.m.
Show: 9:30 p.m.
Sunday
Oh Sunday — we love and we hate you. So much homework, so little time. However busy you are, get it done and save some time for these events:
2nd Annual Beat Chef Shane: Chili Edition Throwdown ft. Texas Pete!
Join Foothills Brewing for their second annual Beat Chef Shane Chili competition — think Beat Bobby Flay but on a Winston-Salem level of fame. If you feel up to the challenge, register your chili for the chance to win a cash prize, a framed trophy and a large Foothills Growler ($75 value). This year’s categories include traditional pub chili, Texas chili, white chili and vegetarian chili. Or, purchase a $5 wristband and taste as much chili as you want!
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jazz Workshop at East of Texas
Ya like jazz? Go play (or watch) at East of Texas. This event is for beginners and professional musicians — anyone is welcome!
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn to make coffee cocktails at Easytalk
Interested in learning to make your own coffee cocktails? Easytalk will be hosting a cocktail-making class! With the purchase of a ticket, it will include two full-sized cocktails, a cocktail guide and bar snacks.
4:00 p.m.
Ongoing Events:
Ice Skating at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
If you are looking for local live music this weekend here is a list of live music in Winston this weekend
Also, if you have a restaurant that you particularly like, email fincam22@wfu.edu with the name and write a review or description to be included in a restaurants around Winston list for the newsletter. Any suggestions are welcome!
Have a great week!
— Avery
Have a tip for fun things to do in Winston? Email fincam22@wfu.edu