Welcome, 2016! If your New Year’s resolution is to get out more, let us introduce you to our weekly round up of where to go and what to do in Charlotte. Discover the best of our city: restaurant openings, brewery tastings, galas, events and more! Start the New Year off right with these expert picks:
First Footin’ Five Mile Trail Race at Rural Hill
Friday, Jan. 1
Rural Hill
It’s time to make good on that New Year’s Resolution! Start off the year with a five mile run through one of Charlotte’s most beautiful properties. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to needy families, and know that all proceeds go towards the educational mission of Historic Rural Hill.
Beer Thirty Bottle Share
Friday, Jan. 1
Sugar Creek Brewing
Think you’re a beer know-it-all? Test your knowledge with a fun beer exchange at Sugar Creek Brewing. A few guys who need to pass a beer licensing exam are asking you to bring your favorite bottle in for a discussion and blind taste testing. In exchange, participants will get to try an exclusive Sugar Creek private cellar brew that has not been released to the public.
Hair of the Dog Hike
Friday, Jan. 1
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Refresh and restart in 2016. Lace up for a guided Garden hike on New Year’s Day. Choose from a short, moderate or long walk and enjoy the bloody mary bar (additional cost) beginning at noon.
New Years Day FREE Soup Lunch
Friday, Jan. 1
Free Range Brewing
Join local chefs and bakers from Heirloom, The Chef’s Farmer and The Milk Glass Pie at Free Range Brewing to kick the New Year off right. Enjoy some hot soup, fresh bread and a slice of pie on them!
First Friday Gallery Crawl
Friday, Jan. 1
Southend Galleries
Join your neighbors on a self-guided walking tour of South End’s art galleries on the first Friday of each month. Ease in and out of the galleries, listen to live music and stop for some good eats along the way. For tips on planning your night, start here.
Yoga in the Market
Saturday, Jan. 2
7th Street Public Market
Join Okra Yoga & Be Yoga at the Market for yoga instruction each Saturday in January. $7 pre-registration is available here. $10 registration is available at the door.
Bully’s & Brunch
Sunday, Jan. 3
RuRu’s Tacos + Tequila
RuRu’s is serving up drink specials and adorable faces at Sunday’s Bully’s & Brunch adoption event. Enjoy a $5 cocktail list, $2 mimosas, beer specials and more.
WBT Holiday On Ice
Through Sunday, Jan. 3
NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza
It’s your last chance to lace up your skates at Holiday on Ice. Glide through the Uptown skating rink as part of a family outing, romantic date night or fun night out with friends.
Kinky Boots
Through Sunday, Jan. 3
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Don’t miss your chance to see six-time Tony Award winning musical Kinky Boots in your own backyard. This show will have you dancing in your seat, singing along and lifting your spirits.
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, Jan. 3
Bank of America Stadium
Come out and support the Panthers as they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday!
