Hold on, you’re almost to another weekend in the Queen City. And whether you’re into wine dinners for a cause, local art or want to celebrate NC Beer Month in style, the QC has you covered. There’s even a Charlotte Neighborhood History talk. And the Winghaven Plant Sale opens to the public today (Thursday). Here’s our round up of where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte:
Beer & Cheese Pairing with Duck Rabbit Brewery
Vintner’s Hill
Wednesday, April 6
Vinter’s Hill is hosting a cheese and beer pairing featuring the distinctive full flavored brews from Duck Rabbit Brewery. For just $10, participants receive a selection of four artisan cheeses expertly paired with a flight of four Duck Rabbit brews. Call to reserve your spot: 980-207-4242.
NC Beer Month Dinner at Fran’s with OMB
Fran’s Filling Station
Wednesday, April 6
In Dilworth beat the mid-week blues with a trip to Fran’s, where the beer is flowing at their NC Beer Month dinner featuring Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. Enjoy four courses paired with brews from one of Charlotte’s favorite breweries. See the full menu here and call to reserve: 704-372-2009.
Bluegrass and Brews with Billy Strings
Sugar Creek Brewing Company
Thursday, April 7
Clear your Thursday night plans because April 7 is National Beer Day 2016. Celebrate with a free bluegrass concert with Billy Strings and Caleb Davis and a Sugar Creek brew.
Spring Brewer’s Dinner
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Wednesday, April 6-Thursday, April 7
Brewmaster Robb MacLeod is serving up four courses and four beer pairing at their Spring Brewer’s Dinner. Limited seating available and reservations are required:Â 704-334-2739
Patio Kickoff Party
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Friday, April 8
It’s officially patio season and Sullivan’s in South End is kicking it off in style. Enjoy drink specials including 6 Holy Grail beers, hand-rolled cigars and live music. The party starts at 6 pm!
BOOM Charlotte
Plaza Midwood
Friday, April 8-Sunday, April 10
Join in on the weekend-long celebration of local and national artists at BOOM. From visual arts to dance performances, this artist-led showcase aims to bring the Charlotte art scene to the Plaza Midwood neighborhood.
Atomic: 2016 Gala
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Friday, April 8
The Bechtler’s 7th annual fundraising gala is a tribute to mid-century modern designs, on view in the exhibition The House That Modernism Built. Attendees will enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, light bites and live entertainment throughout the museum. All proceeds benefit the museum’s operations, including future exhibitions, programs and educational outreach efforts. Black tie.
St. Jude Charlotte Wine Dinner
Bank of America Stadium
Friday, April 8
It’s a wine dinner for a great cause at the Bank of America Stadium this weekend. Supporting the mission of St. Jude Hospitals, the evening will feature wine, dinner, live and silent auctions and live entertainment from the Mick Mixon Band.
Spring Plant Sale
Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
Wednesday, April 6-Saturday, April 9
Shop a variety of plans, trees and shrubs with the help of Wing Haven’s experts. All proceeds benefit maintenance of their gardens, programs and educational outreach. Wednesday is exclusively for members, but is open to the public Thursday-Saturday.
Elegant Springtime Desserts
Bar Cocoa
Saturday, April 9
Planning a Mother’s or Father’s Day brunch? Learn how to effortlessly whip up these elegant desserts sure to please the whole family. Class recipes include: Honey Carrot Cake Candied Carrots, Blueberry Lemon Tarts, Cheesecake Mousse with Strawberries and Rhubarb and Rosemary Apricot Scones.
Orange Blossom White Spring Bee-R Release
Sugar Creek Brewing Company
Saturday, April 9
Does spring have a taste? Sugar Creek Brewing asked their loyal Twitter fans and the overwhelming answer was the flavor of orange blossom. In response, Sugar Creek is releasing a small batch brew of a White Ale Braggot made with an aged orange blossom honey mead. Enjoy the new brew with live music from 3 pm-6 pm from The Accidentals Band.
Pet Palooza 2016 – Pup-Up
300 Hawthorne Lane
Saturday, April 9
Looking for an event for the family and fido? Pet Palooza is back with over 80 vendors, food trucks, live music, dog contests, an adoption fair and more. There’s even a beer and wine garden! Know that your fun-filled day supports the Humane Society of Charlotte, which provides critical services to over 22,000 homeless and at-risk pets in our community each year.
Hope is Brewing
C3 Lab
Saturday, April 9
Brunch for a great cause and support Love146, a non-profit working to end child trafficking and exploitation. Ticket pice includes a cast iron waffles buffet, cold brew from Hex Coffee, beer from Craft, games, prizes and a donation to the cause.
Taste of the Carolinas – First Weekend
Carowinds
Saturday, April 9- Sunday, April 10
Carowinds is kicking off their annual culinary celebration of the Carolinas with an eventful welcome weekend. Food Network star Chef Damaris Phillips will share her Southern cooking secrets in a cooking demonstration, while attendees sip and taste their way through seven Carolina regions, each with their own distinct flavors.
Global Table Culinary Walking Tour
Begins at Compare Foods
Saturday, April 9
Want to take a culinary trip around the world without leaving town? The Global Table Culinary Walking Tour takes guests on an adventure to discover international flavors along North Sharon Amity Road and Central Avenue. Along the 10 stops, see kitchen tools in action, taste ingredients and witness techniques from around the world. Reserve online.
Cooking Class: NC Craft Beer & Seafood Treats
Upstream
Saturday, April 9
It’s a classic combo: beer and seafood. And now you can learn how to combine them from the pros at Upstream Seafood. Reserve your spot in this cooking class online here.
Explore History: Sorting Out Neighborhood History
Sunday, April 10
The Duke Mansion
As part of the Explore History! series sponsored by the Levine Museum of the New South and The Duke Mansion, Dr. Tom Hanchett, Consulting Historian with Levine Museum, talks about his book Sorting Out the New South City: Race, Class & Urban Development in Charlotte. You’ll learn pieces of history about our city that may surprise you, and just what makes each Charlotte neighborhood unique. This event is free to attend, but reservations are required.
