Whether you take the morning to lift, tone and burn at Mommy’s Morning Out, venture out for date night at Jazz at the Bechtler or get your “om” on with yoga in the park, we’ve got plenty to fill your weekend itinerary. Here’s your line-up of what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte:
Thursday, April 6
#scoopEATS Meetup
Cellar at Corkbuzz
6 p.m.
Don’t forget our #scoopEATS meetup this Thursday evening. Join us from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the brand new Cellar at Corkbuzz for a complimentary tasting of their small bites menu and 20% off all retail bottles. RSVP today and bring friends!
Mommy’s Morning Out
Pure Barre South Park
8:30 a.m. or 9:40 a.m.
Each Thursday in April, Pure Barre South Park is inviting moms to join in on their 8:30 a.m. or 9:40 a.m. classes for just $20. After class, hang around for a protein bar and mimosa or Clean Juice. RSVP by emailing southpark@purebarre.com.
Steele Creek Live Spring Concert Series
Ayrsley Event Lawn
5 p.m.
The live music series at Ayrsley kicks off with tunes from Sol Fusion. Make it a Thursday night tradition to enjoy beverages, food, games and live music on the lawn. Free admission.
Wing Haven’s Spring Plant Sale
Wing Haven Gardens
Thursday- Sunday
Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Get your yard ready for spring with a visit to the Wing Haven Spring Plant Sale. open thursday-Sunday, the sale features a variety of unusual and legacy plants, trees and shrubs. All proceeds benefit Wing Haven gardens and educational outreach.
Charlotte Knights Opening Weekend
BB & T Ballpark
The Charlotte Knights are back at BB & T Ballpark. The home team takes the plate for their first games this weekend against the Norfolk Tides. Thursday night’s game, the official opening knight, features $3 beer specials for Thirsty Thursday, Friday’s game will end with a fireworks show and Sunday they’ll celebrate Homer the Dragon’s birthday where kids are invited to run the bases. See the full schedule here.
50 Shades of Gris
5Church
6 p.m.
In the second installment of their Somm Series, 5Church’s Beverage Director Patricia Smith leads a group of vino-lovers on a tour of “50 Shades of Gris”. The intimate tasting will include education on four different types of wines from the Pinot family, paired with a special selection of small bites.
Friday, April 7
Jazz at the Bechtler: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
6 p.m.
Head Uptown for a date night at the museum. The Ziad Jazz Quartet, joined by trumpet player Justin Ray, recreates the sounds of The Jazz Messengers at this month’s Jazz at the Bechtler concerts. Selections from one of the group’s most famous records, A Night at Birdland Recording Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, include “A Night in Tunisia”, “Split Kick” and “Quicksilver”. Concerts are performed at 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $14 for the public and $8 for museum members.
South End Gallery Crawl
South End Neighborhood
5 p.m.
Crawl from gallery to gallery around the lively South End neighborhood. On the first Friday of each month, galleries open their doors to host receptions and welcome visitors with new exhibits, music, food and drinks. Start planning your crawl here.
Craft Freedom Festival
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
6 p.m.
11 of Charlotte’s best breweries are joining forces to help you kick your weekend off right. Toast to Charlotte Craft Beer Week and support brewery expansion in North Carolina while tasting samples from each brewery. $30 per person, includes admission and celebratory glass.
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
Belk Theater
8 p.m.
Join Music Director Warren-Green, the Charlotte Symphony and guest pianist Andrew von Oeyen for a performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Friday’s prelude performance features the Winterfield Youth Orchestra, while patrons can join Assistant Conductor Christopher James Lees for a pre-concert talk before Saturday’s performance. Purchase tickets online here.
Saturday, April 8
Wanderlust 108
Romare Bearden Park
Begins at 7:30 a.m.
Find your center at the world’s only “mindful triathlon” hosted in Romare Bearden Park. The event kicks off with a 5k run or walk, followed by a high-energy yoga class and grounding meditation. Afterwards, challenge yourself with an aerial yoga class, shop the Kula Marketplace and enjoy local and organic food from vendors on-site.
Mixology with Bob Peters
Earl’s Grocery
2:30 p.m.
Freshen up on your cocktail making skills with direction from professional bartender Bob Peters. This free class features instruction from Bob as he mixes up spring elixirs featuring North Carolina Gins. Free admission.
Lenny Boy 5 Year Anniversary
Lenny Boy Brewing Co.
11 a.m.
Toast to five years of kombucha, beer and wild ale with Lenny Boy Brewing Co. They’re celebrating with live music from DRISKILL beginning at 3 p.m. and food from A Bao Time food truck.
Rosedale Garden Tour 2017
Historic Rosedale Plantation
1 p.m.
Experience the beauty of Historic Rosedale and the Botanical Garden at UNC Charlotte as they team up for the third annual garden tour. Begin with a tour of UNCC’s greenhouse and campus gardens led by Dr. Mellichamp, followed by a tour of Rosedale and refreshments in the formal garden. $45 per person, $80 for ticket pair.
Finders Keepers Market
NoDa Brewing Co.
1 p.m.
Shop local with the return of the Finders Keepers Market at NoDa Brewing Co. Browse jewelry, art, clothing and more from a wide variety of vendors every second Sunday of April, May and June.
Sunday, April 9
Spring Fling Pop Up Shop: PART II
Atherton Mill and Market
12 p.m.
Commit to shopping local with part two of the Spring Fling Pop-Up Shop at Atherton Market. Over 30 vendors will fill the market with unique finds, while Not Just Coffee, Atherton Mills Farmers Market, a food truck and Happenstance will be there to help you shop ’til you drop.
Mutts & Mimosas
Blackfinn Ameripub – Charlotte
12 p.m.
This Sunday, brunch for a cause at Mutts & Mimosas. Grab your girlfriends and enjoy a buffet brunch and mimosa bar in support of the Humane Society of Charlotte. $15 includes brunch, a mimosa and a raffle ticket for prizes.
