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2nd Saturday: Paper Ziggurats

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2nd Saturday: Paper Ziggurats

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Explore architectural forms and construct your own at Winston Square Park

Use paper to create your own stepped pyramid sculpture inspired by Daniel Rich’s detailed painting of The Ziggurat building in Sacramento, a modern office structure modeled after ancient Mesopotamian temples. No art experience required, all materials provided.

Artist Daniel Rich translates photographs into paintings that explore social narratives transcribed in the built environment. His work explores changing power structures, failed utopias, and the impacts of ideological struggles and natural upheavals. Explore works by Rich and other NC-based artists in Unboxed: Art beyond the Museum, on view at NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown through August 30.

 

2nd Saturday

One of the museum’s longest-running programs, 2nd Saturday provides opportunities for all ages and skill levels to create memories through accessible, hands-on art-making. Each month’s art activity is inspired by current exhibitions or events. 2nd Saturday is free to attend and all materials are provided.

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Park Hangs: Kenny Wavinson

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Park Hangs: Kenny Wavinson

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Unwind and socialize at Park Hangs, an outdoor concert series at Bailey Park

Gather and unwind to the breezy sounds of Kenny Wavinson from 6:00–8:00 pm. Food truck service begins at 5:00 pm.

Kendall Daniels, better known as Kenny Wavinson, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter based in Greensboro. Inspired by acts such as Mac Demarco, Real Estate, and Good Morning, Kenny makes nostalgic melodic groves under his own genre he calls “Lakewater Rock.” Listen to his latest single “Cycles” here.

 

Park Hangs

Join us to unwind and socialize at a new outdoor concert series with music by NC-based artists, food and drinks by local vendors, and easygoing vibes in Bailey Park (445 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem). Park Hangs is presented by NCMA Winston-Salem and Innovation Quarter, with additional support from Atwell Ford Real Estate.

Bring your own food or purchase from vendors in the park or from favorite restaurants in Innovation Quarter. Drinks from Incendiary Brewing will be available for purchase; outside alcohol is prohibited. Limited street parking is available, with additional paid parking in the Link Parking Deck (530 North Patterson Ave.).

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Park Hangs: Coconut Cake

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Park Hangs: Coconut Cake

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Enjoy upbeat, dance party vibes with Coconut Cake

Enjoy live music by NC-based rumba ensemble, Coconut Cake, from 6:00–8:00 pm. Food truck service begins at 5:00 pm.

Coconut Cake is an ensemble known for their cheerful Congolese rumba and African dance music that tempts even the most reluctant dancer onto the dance floor. You won’t be able to resist moving along with their bold rhythms.

 

Park Hangs

Join us to unwind and socialize at a new outdoor concert series with music by NC-based artists, food and drinks by local vendors, and easygoing vibes in Bailey Park (445 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem). Park Hangs is presented by NCMA Winston-Salem and Innovation Quarter, with additional support from Atwell Ford Real Estate.

Bring your own food or purchase from vendors in the park or from favorite restaurants in Innovation Quarter. Drinks from Incendiary Brewing will be available for purchase; outside alcohol is prohibited. Limited street parking is available, with additional paid parking in the Link Parking Deck (530 North Patterson Ave.).

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2nd Saturday: Bold Shapes & Bright Colors

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2nd Saturday: Bold Shapes & Bright Colors

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Embrace playful creativity under the shade of trees at Winston Square Park

Create vibrant, abstract paintings inspired by the work of exhibiting artist Kevin Calhoun. Use paint and graffiti markers to make bold and colorful works of art inspired by abstract expressionism.

Artist Kevin Calhoun paints in the tradition of abstract expressionism, creating scenes that oscillate between the primal and the cosmic. Explore works by Calhoun and other NC-based artists in Unboxed: Art beyond the Museum, on view at NCMA Winston-Salem Downtown through August 30.

 

2nd Saturday

One of the museum’s longest-running programs, 2nd Saturday provides opportunities for all ages and skill levels to create memories through accessible, hands-on art-making. Each month’s art activity is inspired by current exhibitions or events. All materials are provided.

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Related Exhibitions

Park Hangs: Cosmic Collective

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Park Hangs: Cosmic Collective

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Unwind and socialize at Park Hangs, a new outdoor concert series at Bailey Park

Liven up your Friday evening with the ethereal jazz fusion of Cosmic Collective from 6:00–8:00 pm. Food truck service begins at 5:00 pm.

Blending jazz, lo-fi, and electronica, Charlotte-based jazz ensemble Cosmic Collective features an ever-changing cast of supporting performers, bringing a unique experience to each show. Cosmic Collective’s effervescent, ever-evolving chemistry makes each show a truly unique “interstellar jazz” experience.

 

Park Hangs

Join us to unwind and socialize at a new outdoor concert series with music by NC-based artists, food and drinks by local vendors, and easygoing vibes in Bailey Park (445 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem). Park Hangs is presented by NCMA Winston-Salem and Innovation Quarter, with additional support from Atwell Ford Real Estate.

Bring your own food or purchase from vendors in the park or from favorite restaurants in Innovation Quarter. Drinks from Incendiary Brewing will be available for purchase; outside alcohol is prohibited. Limited street parking is available, with additional paid parking in the Link Parking Deck (530 North Patterson Ave.).

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ART CRUSH: Color the District

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ART CRUSH: Color the District

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Kick off summer with creativity, community, and a bold preview of PRIDE 🌈

Paint the pavement and celebrate in full color at the first ART CRUSH event of 2026. Support local artist vendors, take part in creative activities for kids and adults, and enjoy live music by Bruise Wheel and IyeRoot and DJ sets by MikRo.wav and Sinn. ART CRUSH takes place in the Arts District of downtown Winston-Salem, with music performances taking place near the intersection of Sixth St. and Trade St.

Taking the stage from 7:45–8:30 pm, BRUISE WHEEL is an unapologetically queer, community-focused DIY punk-type project based in Greensboro, NC. Known throughout over two cities for being loud, sad, angry and raw, this special Bruise Wheel Lite set will feature Lavender Alexander on Lazarus, their modded ukulele, and Molly Moon on their guitar, Sin.

Greensboro-based band IYEROOT will take the stage from 8:45–9:45. IyeRoot delivers a captivating fusion of genres. Their sound, a rich tapestry of rap, R&B, reggae, rock, and classic influences, is as diverse as their members. Seamlessly blending into a unique sonic experience, IyeRoot’s music resonates with self-affirmative reflection and growth, grounded by the ancestral lineage that flows through their veins.

ART CRUSH is a creative block party that highlights the Arts District Businesses and local creatives that reside in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. All are welcome to celebrate the arts at this free, community event.

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Party at the Moon Tower

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Party at the Moon Tower

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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An evening of fun inspired by the cult classic film Dazed and Confused

We’re heading over to Greensboro for a semiquincentennial brouhaha featuring music, movies, a car show, vintage goods, and hands-on creative activities. Join us at Back Table (816 S Elm St. #1A, Greensboro, NC 27406) for an evening inspired by Dazed and Confused, a cult classic film set in 1976.

VINTAGE MARKET
With a focus on 60’s and 70’s eras, Vintage Eve will be on site with curated goods from former eras. Vintage Eve is a pop-up secondhand shop based in Winston-Salem.

CAR SHOW
The car show will feature such iconic rides as the “Silver Bullet” 1969 Pontiac GTO and Chevrolet’s El Camino.

ARTS ACTIVITIES
Enjoy hands-on activities inspired by legendary scenes in Dazed and Confused. Make your own “paddle” charcuterie board, or screen print a “SENIORS” tee with our friends from Twofold Press, a mobile screen print service based in Winston-Salem.

LIVE MUSIC
NC-based musicians Brad Morton, Matt Wentz, Mark Connor, and Thomas Swinn-McNeely will take on the moniker Melba Toast to cover the Dazed and Confused soundtrack and similar tunes. Inspired by the moment in the film that Wooderson describes his car, Melba Toast, “Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin‘ right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We’re talkin‘ some […] muscle.”

FILM SCREENING
A screening of Dazed and Confused (1993) will commence after dark.

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2nd Saturday: Dandelion Printmaking

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2nd Saturday: Dandelion Printmaking

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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An experimental art-making session using beginner-friendly printmaking techniques

The city’s new public art installation features a dandelion, described as a “symbol of invasive hope.” Reflecting on this idea, participants can layer texture, movement, and organic form to create their own prints.

2ND SATURDAY is one of the Museum’s longest-running programs, providing opportunities for family members of all ages to create fun memories through accessible, hands-on art-making. Each month’s art activity is inspired by current exhibitions or events, and all materials are provided. 2nd Saturday is open to the public and free to attend.

Image courtesy of The City of Winston-Salem

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2nd Saturday: Sculpting Our Downtown Story

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2nd Saturday: Sculpting Our Downtown Story

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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2nd Saturday is back!
In this hands-on session at Winston Square Park, participants of all ages can use air-dry clay to design and sculpt their own unique city buildings inspired by the architecture, textures, and energy of downtown Winston-Salem. From cozy storefronts to the lofty skyline, explore form, detail, and storytelling through sculpture. This art-making session celebrates the place NCMA Winston-Salem will soon call home.

2nd Saturday

One of the museum’s longest-running programs, 2nd Saturday provides opportunities for family members of all ages to create fun memories through accessible, hands-on art-making. Each month’s art activity is inspired by current exhibitions or events, and all materials are provided. 2nd Saturday is open to the public and free to attend.

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Park Hangs: Tre. Charles

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Park Hangs: Tre. Charles

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Unwind and socialize at Park Hangs, a new outdoor concert series at Bailey Park

Enjoy live music by Tre. Charles from 6:00–8:00 pm. Food truck service begins at 5:00 pm. Enjoy hot dogs and brats from Papa Bears Concessions and drinks from Incendiary Brewing and The Dirty Suspect.

TRE. CHARLES is an old soul with a fresh perspective. The Durham-based musical artist invites listeners into his world with an expressive blend of warm and soulful undertones, powerful lyrics, and emotive crooning. He has cultivated soundscapes and wave therapy on some of the musical worlds biggest stages including Newport Jazz Festival, TEDx, and NPR, as well as Hopscotch, SleepyFest, and Phuzz Phest in North Carolina.

PARK HANGS is a new concert series presented by NCMA Winston-Salem and Innovation Quarter, with additional support from Atwell Ford Real Estate. Join us to unwind and socialize with music by NC-based musicians, food and drinks by local vendors, and easygoing vibes in Bailey Park.

Park Hangs are held on the Upper Lawn of Bailey Park (445 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem). Food and drink will be available for purchase from vendors in the park, or you can bring your own snacks or purchase food from your favorite iQ restaurants. Drinks from Incendiary Brewing will be available for purchase; outside alcohol is prohibited. Limited street parking is available for this event, with additional paid parking in the Link Parking Deck (530 North Patterson Ave.).

To keep the concert visible for everyone, please bring a blanket or a low-backed chair to enjoy the music. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to hang out, too, but they must remain leashed throughout the event. In the case of inclement weather, cancellations will be announced via social media by 4:00 pm on the day of the event.

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