Where To Go This Weekend: Resolutions Are Over and Drinks Are Everywhere. 1/26 Edition

We’ve  got a full round-up of events going on this weekend to fill your calendar. Here’s what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte:

January Uptown Crawl
Thursday, January 26
Uptown Charlotte

Get a dose of beauty and culture at this Thursday’s Uptown Crawl, where multiple galleries and museums will be open to the public for free from 6 pm – 9 pm. Start planning your evening out, complete with free trolley rides, here.

Instabeerupclt
Thursday, January 26
Flight

Ready to make good on your New Year’s Resolution to work your network by joining in on this month’s #instabeerupclt at Flight. The best part? Parking at Hearst Tower will be validated for attendees.

Artist Reception ME Peterson & Maura Segal
Thursday, January 26
Sozo Gallery

During the Uptown Gallery Crawl, Sozo Gallery is hosting an artist reception featuring ME Peterson & Maura Segal. Enjoy the art while indulging on oysters from Sea Level and sipping on bubbly.

Free trivia at Coco and the Director
Thursday, January 26
Coco and the Director

Move over breweries, there’s a new name in the trivia game. Coco and the Director, the cozy coffee shop that’s a part of the newly renovated Center City Marriott is hosting free trivia beginning this Thursday. They also serve wine and beer. Compete for prizes and drinks beginning at 7 pm.

A Foxy Five Year Craft Cocktail Dinner
Thursday, January 26
Leroy Fox

Toast to five years with Leroy Fox’s Foxy Mixology Craft Cocktail Dinner. The Chef is serving up a five-course menu featuring their most popular specials, each paired with a specialty cocktail. $45 per person. Buy your ticket here.

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Thursday, January 26
McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square

Enjoy the upbeat sounds of the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble’s blend of hip hop, funk and brass band tradition. These seven brothers take the stage at McGlohon Theater at 7:30 pm. Tickets begin at $19.50, buy online here.

Innovative Works
January 27- February 18
Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance

The highly anticipated annual performance of Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Innovative Works returns beginning January 27. Tickets begin at $25. View the full performance schedule and buy yours here. 

Brahms v. Radiohead
Friday, January 27
Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

It’s the ultimate mashup one hundred years in the making. Can Brahms’s First Symphony  from 1887 and Radiohead’s OK Computer 1997 come together to produce something new? Find out this Friday at 7:30 pm. General admission is $29, claim your spot here.

Open House + Opening Reception
Friday, January 27
McColl Center for Art + Innovation

Art, music, beer and wine and the chance to mingle with artists. This Friday’s open house will celebrate the opening of the new exhibition, The World is a Mirror of My Freedom, featuring work by current artists-in-residence Marcus Kiser + Jason Woodberry and alumni artists Shaun Leonardo, Dread Scott and Charles E. Williams. 6 pm- 9 pm. Free admission.

Latin Jazz Night
Friday, January 27
Blue Restaurant & Bar

While you dine at Blue, take in the sounds of Latin Jazz with the Trevor Cook Quartet. Music begins at 9 pm. Make your reservations here.

Brewer’s Dinner
Friday, January 27
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Executive Chef Korey Angelo and Brewmaster Rob Macleod are joining forces to create a four-course beer dinner at Rock Bottom Brewery. Each of the courses (including dessert) features a beer pairing. $55 per person including tax and gratuity. Get your ticket here.

Hearts for Hemophilia Casino Night
Friday, January 27
The Big Chill

Test your luck for a cause with a night of casino games, food and drink, live music, auctions and raffles. Proceeds benefit Hemophilia of North Carolina, which provides  programs and services for people affected with bleeding disorders across the state. $100 per ticket. Support the cause and buy your ticket online here.

5th Annual Greater Charlotte Health and Fitness Expo
Friday, January 27
The Park Expo and Conference Center

Struggling with that 2017 commitment to the gym? Get back on track with the help of the Greater Charlotte Health and Fitness Expo. Visit the Seminar and Healthy Living stages for tips, stretch it out in the Yoga Zone and get your heart rate up at the Get Moving Stage and Cardio Dance Zone. You also won’t want to miss browsing through the aisles of healthy living vendors or checking out the kid-friendly activities. Advance tickets are free and day-of tickets are $5 at the door.

Rumours: a Tribute To Fleetwood Mac
Friday, January 27
The Fillmore

Reminisce with your favorite tunes courtesy of Rumours, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Doors open at 8 pm, show begins at 9 pm.$10. Buy tickets here.

Barrel Aged Fat Boy Bottle Share & Breakfast
Saturday, January 28
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Expand your beer horizons at OMB’s Annual Bourbon Barrel Aged Fat Boy Breakfast and Bottle Share. Bring a bottle or two of your favorites to share, swap with new friends and toast over a breakfast buffet. Bottle share begins at 8 am. Buffet opens at 9 am. View ticket options and purchase yours here.

Opera Themed Cocktails with Bob Peters
Saturday, January 28
Earl’s Grocery

Save the drama for your bar cart. This week at Mixology with Bob Peters, the renowned bartender is showing us how to make Opera themed cocktails. Begins at 2:30 pm. Grab a beer, snack or glass of wine early to grab a spot! Free admission.

CRC Winter Classic 8K & 4K
Saturday, January 28
McAlpine Creek Greenway Park

Compete in a 4k race, an 8k race or both at the 2017 CRC Winter Classic. Proceeds support RunningWorks, a local non-profit that uses sport to empower individuals and families to break cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness as well as Partners for Parks, which preserves and maintains over 200+ parks and facilities in Mecklenburg County. Register here.

Quinn’s Release Party
Saturday, January 28
Great Wagon Road Distilling Company

Be among the first to sample the newest spirit from Great Wagon Road Distilling Company, Quinn’s Barrel-Rested Poitin. The day features free distillery tours and tastings, the chance to wax seal your own bottle of Quinn’s and support a silent auction. Starts at 11 am.

2017 Relay For Life of Charlotte Official Kickoff
Saturday, January 28
SouthPark Mall

Help kickoff one of the most well-known charity events of the year at SouthPark Mall. The 2017 Relay for Life kickoff will feature area sports teams and mascots, a mall-wide scavenger hunt, kids zone and exciting announcements for the year ahead. 10 am-2 pm.

Cajun Stout Release
Saturday, January 28
Triple C Brewing Company

Looking for something to keep you warm through the winter? Look no further than the Cajun Stout back on tap at Triple C Brewing Company. Beginning at noon you can get your hands on their favorite winter seasonal while grabbing lunch from food truck New Wrap Order. Live music from Flyin’ Shoes from 4 pm -7 pm.

The Oyster Roast
Saturday, January 28
Sugar Creek Brewing Company

Shuck for a cause at the QC Oyster Roast, with proceeds benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. Come hungry for all you can eat oysters and all you can drink beer. Starts at 4 pm. $65 per ticket.  Get your ticket here. 

The Bridal Showcase
Sunday, January 29
Charlotte Convention Center

Before you walk down the aisle, or even pick out your dress, don’t miss out on the inspiration and expertise of over 100 industry professionals at The Bridal Showcase. It’s the best of weddings: Belk, Party Reflections, Carolina Bride Magazine and more: all in one day at one place. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door.

Charlotte Hounds Official Dance Team Audition Clinic
Sunday, January 29
Own the Stage Dance Academy

Want to Try Out for the Charlotte Hounds Official Dance Team? Here’s How:

Ladies 17 and up plan to attend “The Foxes” audition clinic this Sunday at Own the Stage Dance Academy located at 11025 Monroe Road in Matthews. The clinic runs from 5-8pm. You’ll prepare for your February audition with fitness training led by instructors of Gladiator Fitness followed by stretching, technique and choreography led by studio owner and team alumni Nicolette. Learn why dancing for the MLL is so much fun and have a Q & A session with the team’s director Rachel. For more information scroll down to read through the FAQs or send an email to houndsdanceteam@gmail.com.

Oyster Roast
Sunday, January 29
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Bring your appetite to DSBG as they team up with Saltwater Markets in Clover, SC for an all-you-can-eat oyster roast. Enjoy steamed oysters (served with all the fixin’s), live music, beverage selections, desserts and access to the gardens. $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Purchase tickets by noon on January 27 online or call 704-829-1252.

Plan ahead

Charlotte Symphony On Tap
Tuesday, January 31
NoDa Brewing Company

New to the symphony? Check them out at one of your favorite breweries for a more casual introduction. The Charlotte Symphony, conducted by Assistant Conductor Christopher James Lees will bring the music, and NoDa Brewing Company will bring a specialty beer just for the event. You’ll even get to mingle with the musicians between sets.

Charlotte Hounds Tryouts FAQs:

Q:When is the pre-audition clinic?

A: It is Sundays 1/29 from 5-8pm at Own the Stage Dance Academy.

Q: How much is the clinic?

A: It is normally $25 but, Scoop Charlotte followers show this ad and it is discounted to $10.

Q: Where is Own The Stage Dance Academy?

A: It is located at 11025 Monroe Road in Matthews. It is next to Your Mom’s Doughnuts (and is not visible from the parking lot)

Q: What goes on at the clinic?

A: The clinic will have a 50 minute workout led by guest trainers from Camp Gladiator followed by stretching, technique and choreography for a game day style dance and a Q&A session with the director.

Q: What should I wear to the clinic?

A: We recommend dance/workout clothes sneakers and jazz shoes or dance sneakers if you have them, if not wear non-marking sneakers.

Q: Should I bring anything else to the clinic?

A: we recommend a water bottle or 2 and a sweat towel

Q: Why should I come to the clinic?

A: The clinic is designed to physically prepare you for auditions and allow you to learn about our expectations. It is fun but designed to challenge you. At the clinic you will be able to ask questions, get feedback and learn from Veteran dancers. Audition fees are also reduced by attending.

BONUS

**VIP passes will be given out to dancers that stand out at the clinic These passes guarantee you a place in the final round**

Q:How much are auditions?

A: Auditions are normally $25 but if you attend the clinic they are discounted to $10

Q: Is there an age requirement?

A: While there is no maximum age limit, you must be 18 by the first game (4/22/17) to audition.

Q: When are auditions?

A: the Preliminary round is on 2/5 and the finals round is on 2/12

(check-in begins at 4 and the audition begins at 5pm)

Q: How long are auditions?

A: I would anticipate being there for 3 hours (depending on participants)

Q: What do I wear to auditions?

A: You are required to wear a dance or athletic half-top (stomach must show) hot pants or dance shorts (NO high waisted shorts or full length capri pants) flesh tone hose, tights or fishnets and jazz shoes (recommended), dance sneakers or non-marking tennis shoes.

Q: What are you looking for?

A: Showmanship, professionalism, dance technique and style, the ability to quickly pickup choreography, a consistent and positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, physical fitness and the ability

Q: When are rehearsals?

A: Our 2017 rehearsals will start on 2/26. They will be on Sunday nights from 5-8 pm at Own The Stage Dance Academy. (There will be NO rehearsals on the Sunday following a game)

Q: What games will The Foxes perform at?

A: We perform at all Charlotte Hounds Home Games schedule is 4/22, 4/29, 5/13, 6/10, 6/24, 7/15 and 7/27 (all games start at 7:30 pm)