It may still feel like summer, but fall activities are popping up, and we’re not one to turn down a good time. Here’s where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte:
ALL WEEKEND
RENT- 20th Anniversary
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | Sept. 26- Oct. 1
The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning musical takes the stage at the Belk Theater as part of a 20th anniversary touring production. Follow along as seven artists struggle to follow their dreams in NYC without selling out. Tickets begin at $25.
Brews4Kids
Charlotte-area Breweries | Sept. 29-30
Thirteen Charlotte breweries are joining forces to support childhood cancer research. Simply visit one of the participating spots that is donating a portion of proceeds to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, which funds research for new, improved and less-toxic treatments for childhood cancer.
THURSDAY
Pink Pint Night 2017
NoDa Brewing Company | 4 p.m.
Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special collaboration between NoDa Brewing Company and Charlotte Radiology. Enjoy a silent auction, live music, food trucks and even a special pink brew! Proceeds benefit Carolinas Breast Cancer Fund, a Levine Cancer Institute initiative that increases access to life-saving mammography screenings and follow-up care for uninsured women. Entry is free!
Gantt After Dark – Fall Kolors
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture | 6 p.m.
Wander through the Gantt’s extraordinary exhibits, groove to the sounds of 5th and York band and DJ Hot Rod/Tramare on the rooftop and even tap into your own artsy side with a paint & sip session (additional fee applies.
University City Taste
Shoppes at University Place | 5:30 p.m.
Back for its sixth year, University City Taste allows you to explore delicious restaurants, hear music from a live jazz band, take a boat ride and grab a giveaway from an event sponsor.
Jack Johnson
PNC Music Pavilion | 7 p.m.
Jack Johnson is back on tour for the first time since 2014. Grab your besties for a night of singing along at PNC Music Pavilion.
Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Seaboard Taproom & Wine Bar | 6:45 p.m.
Start your weekend on a sweet note as The Secret Chocolatier and Seaboard Taproom & Wine Room host a a wine and chocolate tasting featuring five wines and five chocolates. $30 per person.
FRIDAY
Fall Menu Food and Cocktail Release
The Broken Spoke | 3 p.m.
The Broken Spoke is rolling out their new fall cocktail and tapas menus. Join them as the flavors of figs, muscadine, squash and more infuse their locally-sourced menu. Kitchen and bar open at 3pm.
Wet Paint
Goodyear Arts | 6 p.m.
Goodyear Arts is breaking in their new space at Camp North End with Wet Paint, a group show featuring the work of Charlotte artists all created in 2017. Beer provided by Petty Thieves Brewing Co. and Birdsong Brewing Co., plus tamales and popsicles from The Masa Casa and King of Pops Charlotte. Free admission.
SATURDAY
Underground Detour LIVE at Reid’s SouthPark
Reid’s Fine Foods Southwark | 7 p.m.
Undergound Detour will rock the patio at Reid’s SouthPark this Saturday! Come out to hear your favorite rock ‘n roll hits from the 70s and 80s. Â $10 per person.
Mom & Me Yoga
1043-C Providence Road | 12 p.m.
Bring your mini-me out for this special AIR Workshop designed just for moms and little ones ages 4-7. While mom gets a core and cardio workout using the silk hammocks, little ones can join for an unforgettable bonding experience of flipping, flying. climbing and twirling! $40 for mom and daughter.
Introduction to Yoga as a Way of Being On & OFF Your Mat w. Kris Brooks
532 Governor Morrison Blvd Suite 120 | 3 p.m.
Discover your own personal growth through the healing practices of yoga – on and off the mat. Kris Brooks leads this workshop exploring the union of the mind, body and spirit through a yoga practice, meditation and conversation.
Taco Lucha Fest ft: Spin Doctors
AvidXchange Music Factory | 12-6 p.m.
Ready your tasting glass and appetite for Creative Loafing’s taco and beer festival. Sample unlimited beer from over 40 breweries, performances from Spin Doctors, U-Phonik and Amigo, live Lucha Libre Wrestling, tequila sampling and tons of tacos from local restaurants. $45 per person at the gate.
10th Annual 5k/10k For Kids Cancer
Ballantyne Corporate Park | 8 a.m.
Lace up for the 10th Annual Isabella Santos Foundation 5k/10K. Opt for the 5K, 10K or one-mile fun run, then stick around for kids activities and a silent auction. Participation benefits The Isabella Santos Foundation and their commitment to Neuroblastoma research and other local organizations that help families fighting pediatric cancer.
Great Grapes! Wine & Food Festival
Symphony Park | 11 a.m.
The 14th Annual Great Grapes event is Charlotte’s premier casual wine tasting event, with hundreds of wines available for tasting. Expect over 20 wineries on-site, live music, festival bites and more.
The Musical World of Harry Potter
Knight Theater | 11 a.m.
All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Experience the music of Harry Potter with selections from the Sorcerer’s Stone, the Chamber of Secrets and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Kids activities start before the show at 10 a.m.
Annual Shucked Event
Georges Brasserie | 6:30 p.m.
Join Georges Brasserie for their Annual Shucked Event. Expect all you can eat and drink oysters, oyster shooters and raw bar specials. $89 per person.
Sweets Showcase
UNC Charlotte Center City | 2 p.m.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this year’s Sweets Showcase. Sample treats from over 20 Charlotte-area bakeries, from mini cupcakes to cake pops! Proceeds benefit Levine Children’s Hospital, making this sugar-filled festivity truly guilt-free. Ticket prices start at $10.
ArtWalk & JazzFest of Matthews
Historic Downtown Matthews | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Head to Downtown Matthews to be a part of an over 32-year tradition. The ArtWalk & JazzFest features art shows and exhibits, live jazz performances, an arts and crafts market and kids activities that bring culture to life.
Charlotte Knights Uptown Rundown
Charlotte Knights Charities | 5:30 p.m.
Get ready for the Uptown Rundown 5K that starts at BB&T Ballpark and ends with an after party on the main concourse. Race registration includes your first beer (or Pepsi product), a hot dog, race T-shirt and live music. Little ones can get in on the fun with a Kids Fun Run with Homer around the bases.
SUNDAY
October Front Porch Sundays Market
2151 Hawkins Street | 12-5 p.m.
Spend a sunny Sunday with over 50 local vendors at this month’s Front Porch Sunday. Grab a brew and lunch from Hiya Food truck or Now Toasted Food Truck before shopping artisan pop-up tents or joining in a yoga class with NC Yoga Bar.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts | 7 p.m.
Using larger-than-life projection screens and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration features a full band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs. Robinson,’ ‘Cecilia,’ ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water,’ ‘Homeward Bound’ and more. Tickets start at $25.
