Your Ultimate Arts & Entertainment Guide: Events Happening Aug. 13-17

The Piedmont Wind Symphony launches its chamber series on August 13 at 6 p.m. at Footnote Coffee & Cocktails. This evening features "Beer & Brass," showcasing the vibrant Ardmore Brass. The spirited performance melds lively music with a festive Oktoberfest atmosphere, offering patrons an exclusive tasting of Foothills Brewing's seasonal Oktoberfest brew, complemented by fresh warm pretzels. A must-attend for music aficionados, beer connoisseurs, and pretzel enthusiasts, this event promises an enjoyable outing in downtown Winston-Salem. General admission tickets are priced at $10, while VIP tickets are available for $17 via www.pwsymphony.org/beer-brass.On Friday, August 15, enjoy an evening of "Jazz, Poetry and Wine" at Acadia Foods at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be acquired for $20 at musiccarolina.org. Finally, on Sunday, August 17, Piedmont Opera presents Opera Lite from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center. Tickets are $14.02 at www.piedmontopera.org.