Live music in Wilkesboro, NC

A band-focused open mic invites groups to take the stage and showcase their music. A backline is provided, so bring only your personal components. Solo performers may be accommodated if time allows, with bands receiving priority. For questions, email Erik@reevestheater.com.

Luke Mears leads a jam at the Reeves featuring country, blues, and more. Admission is free, and the jam is held every second Thursday of the month.

Enjoy wings, burgers, and cold drinks while listening to live music in a fun atmosphere at East Coast Wings + Grill on Peters Creek. The evening is described as a gathering for friends and family.

James Brickey returns to Embers Eclectic Pub with his signature coffeehouse grunge vibe. The performance features 90s classics delivered in his distinctive style.

Eddie 9V brings a sound rooted in Southern soul, blues, and vintage rock and roll to The Ramkat, with special guest Leroy From the North. His 2024 album Saratoga helped expand his audience, earning SiriusXM airplay and national attention. Now signed to Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound, Eddie 9V is preparing a new record and taking his live show to bigger stages.

Winston-Salem favorites The Vagabond Saints' Society bring a mischievous celebration of The Replacements, the iconic Minneapolis pioneers of punk and garage rock, to Gas Hill Drinking Room. Playful questions about sobriety, balance, and whether Tommy finally gets those tonsils out set the tone for an irreverent night of music.

Presented by the UNCSA School of Music Piano Department, Piano Weekend features three competitions focused on the Baroque and Classical periods and works by Chopin, along with a performance by Boris Berman. The events are dedicated to the memories of harpsichordist and Baroque music scholar Kenneth Cooper, piano pedagogue Anna Kantor, and voice teacher Patricia Misslin.

Celebrate the holiday season at an open market featuring Santa, snow, live music, and more than 70 vendors. Shop and support local businesses.

Explore Alexander County’s history through a lecture by Dr. Warren Hollar on the influence of early settlers and the service and sacrifices of local veterans. The presentation will include stories connected to pivotal periods in American history, from the Revolutionary War through the Cold War, as well as the experiences of veterans after World War II. Patriotic music will be performed by The Barnes Family and the Third Creek Baptist Church Praise Team. Additional participants include local officials, clergy, the Alexander Central High School JROTC, and commanders of the county’s three veterans posts. Refreshments will be served following the program. The event is free and open to the public.

Wrap up the fall season with Incognito at the Elkin Railyard, where the two “Fall Guys” tie themselves to the tracks.

Spread Eagle, Prowess, Carry My Casket, and The Last Sin will perform at Copperhead Road. A free meet and greet will follow the show.

Spread Eagle takes the stage at Copperhead Road Bar alongside Prowess, Carry My Casket, Midnight Massacre, and The Last Sin.

Latin Dancing Nights at AFAS offers a welcoming, high energy evening in Winston-Salem each month. The night begins with a beginner friendly salsa class that breaks down the basics, with no partner or prior experience required. After the lesson, a lively social keeps the floor moving with salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, cha cha cha, kizomba, and more. Guests may attend solo, with friends, or on a date, and can connect with fellow dance lovers in an inviting setting. Admission is $10 and includes the class along with several hours of social dancing.

Sing your heart out in a no-judgment karaoke setting, with DJ Rick the RULER.

Crackasmyle presents Spread Eagle’s return to North Carolina, with support from Prowess, Carry My Casket, and The Last Sin.

Flannel Fest features performances by Jukebox Rehab and Dandelion, an Ella Langley tribute with Megan Doss and The Travelers.

Wagon Load A Trouble appears for the first time at Angry Troll Brewing, a locally rooted microbrewery and restaurant set inside a restored historic warehouse on Main Street. The setting provides a downtown atmosphere with a welcoming community, food, and freshly brewed beer.

Charlie’s Basement performs a free show.

Celebrate a year of monthly comedy variety shows with a birthday party featuring the puppets of Infinity Lane, comedian Alex Stone, and other guests to be announced. The show also includes Instant Musical Improv, host Kate Carson-Groner, and musical director Trevor Gabriel.

Experience an immersive journey of sound and vibration guided by Michael and Sandra, who have facilitated sound journeys for 14 years. The session features a range of instruments, including frame drums, West African harps, a Shruti box, buffalo drum, gong, flutes, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, and vocal toning. Michael brings 30 years of percussion experience and crafts many of the instruments he plays. Sandra is a licensed vibrational sound therapist and massage therapist with nearly 30 years of study in the healing arts. They share an intention to support self-exploration and empower people to create positive change.