All of the sudden it’s December and it’s making our heads spin a little. How in the world is 2019 almost over? The holiday season is upon us and we couldn’t be happier about it. Winston knows how to celebrate this time of the year and we can’t wait for all the events coming up.  Here’s a look at what is coming up in Winston this week. 

Check out what’s happening in Winston Dec 5 - Dec 11.

December 5

• Manifesting with Mercedes at Wake Downtown. Learn about mindset management and manifesting.
• Candle Tea at the Single Brother’s House in Old Salem. Carols, lovefest coffee, Moravian sugarcake, beeswax candles and more festive fun. 
• David Phelps at Oaklawn Baptist Church for the ‘It Must be Christmas’ tour. 

December 6

• Annual Twin City Santa at the Millennium Center. A great party that is also a great cause - they will be collecting toys for less fortunate kids in our city. 
• Joy Tuba World at First Presybterian Contemporary Worship Center. A free hour of your favorite Christmas carols performed by dozens of tuba players. 
• Southern Culture on the Skids at The Ramkat. Don’t miss out on the ‘foot-stomping butt-shaking rock-and-roll’.
• The Tremors live at Earl’s - a great way to rock the night away. 

December 7

• Winston Salem Jaycees Holiday Parade. Rain or shine Winston will celebrate with floats, dancers and musicians. Don’t miss it. 
• Holiday Marketplace at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. With over 120 artisans, crafters and vendors there will be something for everyone. 
• Christmas in Bethabara. Enjoy Moravian holiday traditions by candlelight. Music, dancing, puppet shows, food and more. 
• A Jazzy Christmas in the Triad at The Ramkat. On tour in Winston for one night only. 
• The Mistletoe Half Marathon is an amazing way to start the holiday season. Run through beautiful Buena Vista, Reynolda, Graylyn and Wake Forest. This is one of our favorite races of the year. 
• Breakfast with Santa at the River Birch Lodge. Delicious food and breakfast with the guy in red. 
• Holiday Greenery Workshop at Salem College. Bring your own clippers and make a festive and natural arrangement for your home. 

December 8

• Holiday Craft Fair at Foothills Brewing. Shop local and find amazing gifts from local artisans
• St Johns Christmas Festival at St John’s Lutheran Church. A fun Christmas pageant and Holiday shopping. 
• Acrylic Pour Design Class at Wine & Design, Bring your own wine/beer and snacks and enjoy your creative side. 
• Michael Anderson Christmas Show at The Ramkat. An annual show that will feature Christmas classics and some original tunes. 

December 9

• Dear Santa at Providence Restaurant. Enjoy a dinner buffet (of breakfast foods) and eat with Santa himself. 
• Holiday Open House at Bookmarks. Enjoy shopping, refreshments and a raffle. 

December 10

• Piano Studio in Recital at UNCSA’s Watson Hall. Hear the amazing students of UNCSA. 
• Carolina Brass Holiday Pops Concert at Reynolda. A musical sleigh ride through the favorites of the season. 
• Triad Music Business Network at The Gas Hill Drinking Room. A discussion with the owners and operators of The Ramkat.

December 11

• Trans-Siberain Orchestra at Greensboro Coliseum. Nothing says Christmas like the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 
• Free screening of White Christmas at Aperture for those with dementia and their care-givers.  
• Crazy Reindeer Paint Night at Painting with a Twist. Test out your holiday paint skills on a fun looking reindeer. 
• Coffee and Yoga at Footnote. Price included an hour yoga class and coffee.

Get your tickets for upcoming events

• The Squirrel Nut Zippers will be at the Ramkat on December 13th for their Holiday Caravan Tour. Don’t miss this one! 
• The Nutcracker plays December 13 through December 22 at The Steven’s Center. 
• Avett Brothers will in concert at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on December 31st. 
• A Christmas Carol plays at HanesBrand theater Nov 29- Dec 24.  
• An Old Salem Christmas Carol (a local twist on an old favorite) is playing at The Little Theater of Winston Salem Dec 6 - 22.  

BTW, stop by Butcher and Bull this holiday season - they have transformed their entire restaurant into winter wonderland called Miracle on Cherry Street. They have a festive menu of signature cocktails and dishes, holiday music and amazing decor.

-The Best of Winston Team

Have an awesome event coming up? Email us at [email protected] and we will add it to our list.

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