Park Hangs: Kenny Wavinson

Free

Park Hangs: Kenny Wavinson

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Overview

Kick back to breezy tunes by Kenny Wavinson

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

KENNY WAVINSON
Greensboro-based artist Kenny Wavinson’s sound is a unique blend of lo-fi and indie rock.

PARK HANGS
A new outdoor 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 artists, 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). Bring your own snacks or purchase food and drinks from vendors in the park or 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.

Park Hangs: Coconut Cake

Free

Park Hangs: Coconut Cake

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Overview

Coconut Cake is bringing upbeat, dance party vibes to Park Hangs

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
The ensemble is 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 Coconut Cake’s bold rhythms.

PARK HANGS
A new outdoor 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 artists, 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). Bring your own snacks or purchase food and drinks from vendors in the park or 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.

Park Hangs: Cosmic Collective

Free

Park Hangs: Cosmic Collective

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Overview

Unwind and socialize at Park Hangs, a new outdoor concert series at Bailey Park

Jazz up your Friday evening with the ethereal jazz fusion of Cosmic Collective, whose eclectic sounds are a perfect way to unwind. Enjoy live music from 6:00–8:00 pm. Food truck service begins at 5:00 pm.

COSMIC COLLECTIVE
Blending jazz, lo-fi, electronica, and more with an ever-changing cast of supporting performers, Cosmic Collective brings a unique experience to each show.

PARK HANGS
A new outdoor 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 artists, 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). Bring your own snacks or purchase food and drinks from vendors in the park or 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.

ART CRUSH: Color the District

Free

ART CRUSH: Color the District

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Overview

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.

Party at the Moon Tower

Free

Party at the Moon Tower

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Overview

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.

Park Hangs: Tre. Charles

Free

Park Hangs: Tre. Charles

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Overview

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.

Park Hangs: Blue Cactus

Free

Park Hangs: Blue Cactus

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Overview

If you’re missing House Hangs while the Hanes House is closed, join us for Park Hangs, a brand new concert series at Bailey Park.

NCMA Winston-Salem has teamed up with Innovation Quarter to offer unique, laid-back hangouts with local musicians and easygoing vibes, reminiscent of House Hangs events at the Hanes House. Join us to unwind and socialize with live music at Bailey Park, with food truck service beginning at 5:00 pm and live music from 6:00–8:00 pm.

Kicking off the new series is Blue Cactus, hailing from Chapel Hill, NC. After getting started in honky-tonk, the band developed a twang of its own that pulls from folk, alt-country, and rock ‘n’ roll to create a sound that connects with audiences around the country.

About Blue Cactus

Brimming with cracked-open honesty and electrified twang, Blue Cactus has become a leading force in modern country and roots music. Led by songwriters Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez, the group’s third album, Believer, showcases Stewart’s instinct for cadence and lyricism, evoking Emmylou Harris’ spacious storytelling and the dusty Southern folk melancholy of Gillian Welch. Meanwhile, Arnez holds space for each song, tending the soil with layered folk textures, genre-hopping arrangements, and bittersweet hooks.

Recording in the buzzy indie-folk scene of their home in the Piedmont of North Carolina, and later among the country sheen of Nashville, TN, Believer‘s songs transform and journey through genre and mood. The result is a shock of color and energy, with the album blooming as delicate, prickly, and bold as a field of wildflowers.

About Park Hangs

NCMA Winston-Salem has teamed up with Innovation Quarter with additional support from Atwell Ford Real Estate to offer unique, laid-back hangouts with local musicians, easygoing vibes, and food and drinks by local vendors. Join us at Bailey Park in downtown Winston-Salem to unwind and socialize this season.

Park Hangs are held on the Upper Lawn of Bailey Park (445 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem), with food truck service beginning at 5:00 pm and music starting at 6:00 pm. 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 make sure they are 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.