I can see clearly now, the rain is gone…
It’s true, after what seemed like months of rain, the weather forecast is finally looking up. Here’s where to go and what to do this weekend. First Things First:
Spanish Wine Tasting with Las Ramblas Tapas
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room
Head to Spain for the evening without leaving town. Bonterra is transforming into a Spanish hideaway serving up tapas and wine straight from the streets of Barcelona. Sip on 15 different Spanish wines (ticket price $20)  and choose your favorite to take home at a discounted price. For reservations, call (704) 548-9463 or email tim@headwino.com.
Wing Haven Fall Plant Sale
Wednesday, Oct. 7 (Members only) Thursday, Oct. 8-Saturday, Oct. 10 (Public)
Wing Haven Gardens
Get expert guidance while browsing Wing Haven‘s assortment of shrubs, trees and plants this weekend. If you’re a member, shop early on Wednesday (don’t forget to renew your membership at the door!) If not, the sale is open to the public Thursday through Saturday. Free programming available daily at 10:30 AM.
Sunset at the Met
Thursday, Oct. 8
Metropolitan
Music at the Met is back this Thursday with music from Liquid Pleasure. Enjoy a drink, some yummy appetizers and a picture perfect sunset from the deck at Metropolitan.
South End Wine Festival
Saturday, Oct.17
308 W. Carson Blvd
Get our discount code HERE!
Four hours of wine tasting, twenty wineries, fashion mobile trucks and food trucks? Count us in. It’s happening Saturday, Oct. 17 at the South End Wine Festival. General admission and VIP table tickets are available, with proceeds benefiting Classroom Central. Don’t go without getting our discount code and entering to win two tickets here!
2nd Annual Cider Fest
Friday, Oct. 9
Rooftop 210
Tired of all the pumpkin beer talk? Grab a glass and sample away at the 2nd Annual Cider Fest. Sip multiple ciders and taste newly crafted cider cocktails.
Mint to Move Cultural Dance Night
Friday, Oct. 9
Mint Museum Uptown
Come dance the night away this Hispanic History month with an evening full of salsa, merengue and cha-cha at the Mint Museum. Enjoy visual art, live musicians and spoken-word artists in this multi-cultural celebration.
Tour of the South Beer WalkÂ
Saturday, Oct. 10
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Take a walk through the beautiful gardens at Daniel Stowe and a tour of beer from throughout the Southeast. Taste and find favorites from breweries in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina Georgia, Tennessee and Louisiana. Beer walkers will also enjoy a food truck on site, live music and lawn games.
Autumn in the Park featuring Charlotte’s Best Oyster Roast
Saturday, Oct. 10
Ballantyne District Park
It’s definitely fall, y’all. And that means family-friendy festivals. Autumn in the Park is happening this weekend in Ballantyne, and highlights include Charlotte’s Best Oyster Roast, the Harvest Bowl and all-day chili cook off. There will also be kids games, hayrides, arts and crafts, live music and local food.
Fall Finale
Saturday, Oct. 10
USNWC
Close out the warm weather seasons with a full day of action-packed fun at the Whitewater Center. Start off by challenging yourself in the Dirty Dozen Obstacle Trail Race, build your own boat in the BYOB competition and race, then wind down with live music and cider sampling. We call that going out with a bang.
6th Annual Dilworth South End Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, Oct. 11
Atherton Mill
Taste local restaurant favorites or submit your own recipe in this year’s Dilworth South End Chili Cook-off. In addition to plenty of chili to go around, there will be pumpkin painting, a corn hole tournament, live music, local mascots and more. Tickets are only$10 with all proceeds benefitting Camp Kudos, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer & the Alzheimer’s Association.
Charlotte Ballet Fall Works
Wednesday, Oct. 15- Friday, Oct. 17
Knight Theater
Kick off the 2015/2016 season at Charlotte Ballet. Fall Works is the celebration of the new season and Company favorites. Performances include Forgotten Land, by choreographer Jiri Kylian and Shindig, a work by Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux.
Mark your calendars! Upcoming events in the QC:
Wing Haven Symposium
Wednesday, Oct. 21-Thursday, Oct. 22
Wing Haven Gardens
In the spirit of keeping Wing Haven founders’ legacies alive, Wing Haven is hosting a two day symposium consisting of guests speakers, a cocktail hour and design sessions. Space is limited, reserve your spot now.
