Buckle up for a fun-filled weekend around the Queen City! Raise awareness and support for worthy causes, don a costume for “Halloweekend” and dig in to specialty foodie events. Here’s what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte:
THURSDAY
WP Feeds the Need with Sue Olsen
WP Kitchen + Bar | 5-10 p.m.
Dine out for good with Sue Olsen, breast cancer survivor and mom of Panthers’ star Greg Olsen. All evening, 10% of proceeds from overall sales will go to Go Jen Go, a local charity that helps individuals and families battling breast cancer by helping to cover their every day expenses and bills. Enjoy dinner and $6 fall cocktails, including an Apple Ginger Martini and WP Cider. Reserve by calling 704.295.0101.
Komen For The Cure Wine Dinner
Reid’s Fine Foods SouthPark | 6 p.m.
Enjoy a four-course wine dinner featuring rosés from around the world. Highlights include seared scallops with sweet potato and apple hash, bacon, asparagus and rosé butter sauce, as well as veal scaloppini butternut squash risotto with wild mushrooms. In addition to dessert, the icing on the cake will be the chance to win a private wine dinner for 10. $75 per person. A percentage of sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen Charlotte. Call 704.377.7686 to reserve, ask for the Wine department.
Uptown Crawl
Uptown Charlotte Galleries | 6-9 p.m.
Discover Uptown’s art scene for free as multiple galleries, including the Mint Museum Uptown, Goodyear Arts and Sozo Gallery open their doors for the city’s monthly gallery crawl. Discover museum and gallery exhibits with the help of free trolley rides between stops. View all participating galleries here.
Taste for the Land
Dressler’s Restaurant | 6 p.m.
Catawba Land Conservancy’s Taste for the Land celebrates local farms, local food and land conservation. The evening will feature seasonal hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, signature cocktails, live music by Dead Man’s Banjo and an onsite farmers market.
#Instabeerupclt
Catawba Brewing Co. | 6 p.m.
Meet up with old friends and make new ones at this month’s #Instabeerupclt. Costumes are strongly encouraged to celebrate the unofficial start to the spooky holiday weekend.
FRIDAY
Impromptu Presents Monsters & Monstrosities
Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square | Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
You may not think Halloween has a soundtrack, but after a night of ghoulish a cappella music, you’ll be adjusting your playlist accordingly. Enjoy an evening of spooky tunes, comedy and improv as Impromtu takes the stage. $20 per person.
Mozart & Beethoven
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Guest conductor Hugh Wolff joins forces with Robert Levin to bring Mozart’s Concerto for Piano, No. 23 to life, alongside Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1. Performances for both evenings begin at 7:30 p.m.
Chocolate & Cheese Pairing
Orrman’s Cheese Shop | 6 p.m.
Pott’s Chocolate and Orrman’s Cheese Shop are teaming up for an evening of decedent tastings. Try the artisan chocolate truffles and rich, quality cheeses with a sip of wine. $27.50 per person.
Bacon Fest Food Truck Friday
Sycamore Brewing | 5 p.m.
Food truck Friday is back, and this time it’s all about the bacon. Enjoy bacon creations from nine of your favorite trucks, including Paps Queso, TIN Kitchen, Roaming Fork and more.
12th Annual CharloWEEN: Charlotte’s All-Access Halloween Bar Crawl
Starts at Rooftop 210| 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Kick off “Halloweekend” with an open bar crawl throughout Uptown. A $15 ticket secures access to the crawl, while a $30 combo ticket gets you into the bar crawl and Saturday’s Grave Digger’s Ball.
Wines From Around the World Glassware Seminar
Ruth’s Chris Steak House SouthPark | 6:30 p.m.
Turns out, the shape of your wine glass really does matter. Taste five wines from around the world and learn how the shape affects taste with the help of Riedel glassware. Each guest will receive four souvenir glasses. Call 704.556.1115 to reserve your seat.
SATURDAY
Mom & Me AIR Workshop
1043C Providence Road | Noon – 1 p.m.
Start your Saturday off with some mommy-child bonding with a special AIR® workshop designed for moms with little ones age 5-7. While mom gets a core and cardio workout using the silk hammocks, little ones can join in the fun for an unforgettable bonding experience of flipping, flying, climbing and twirling. $40 per pair.
Halloween Bash
Sophia’s Lounge | 10 p.m.
Sophia’s is celebrating Halloween with a bash complete with a DJ and best costume contest. Plus, plan a staycation with 10% off your room at The Ivey’s Hotel this Friday and Saturday by mentioning the code “unmasked”.
Charlotte Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
BB&T Ballpark | 9 a.m.
Lace up in the fight against Alzheimer’s this weekend at BB&T Ballpark. Choose from three route options to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
HeroRun 2017
Fairview Plaza | 8 a.m.
Don your favorite super hero costume to celebrate the true heroes of our armed forces. The HeroRun honors our Military Heroes and supports Charlotte Bridge Home. Choose from a 5k or 1k fun run route options. All race participants will receive a commemorative medal.
Kiss 95.1 Presents Macklemore At Grave Diggers Ball 2017
Grave Diggers Parking Lot | 6 p.m.
Get your costume ready for one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the country. Macklemore will take the stage as goblins, ghouls ands ghosts compete for $10,000 in cash and prizes.
Halloween Costume Party
NoDa Company Store | 7 p.m.
Come in costume to celebrate Halloween with neighbors and friends on the patio.
Black Widow’s Halloween
Blackfinn Ameripub – Ballantyne | 10 p.m.
Head to your favorite Ballantyne haunt for scary good drink specials, themed activities, live music and a costume contest. RSVP online for a chance to win tickets to Carolina Country Music Festival.
Zombie Apocalypse
Catawba Brewing Co. | 7 p.m.
Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse in the taproom at Catawba Brewing Co. Enjoy music from DJ Bryson Rider and $4 White Zombie specials. Costumes are welcome.
Full Moon Shine Fest
The Broken Spoke | All day
Halloween celebrations at The Broken Spoke include live jazz music from the Dreamtones, Charlotte’s best BBQ, and infusions flights. What’s on the menu?
1. Sweet Potato Chai
2. Strawberry Rhubarb
3. Apple Cinnamon
4. Rumlish
Sweetly Hallows Brews & Bites
Three Spirits Brewery | 1 p.m.
Ready your sweet tooth for a tasting featuring four brews and sweets led by hree Spirits Brewery’s Brewmaster, Tabu Terrell and A Smart Cookies’ Monica Nye. $19.95 per person, with an extra VIP pairing for $24.
Opening Day at Loyalist Market
The Loyalist Market | 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Check out the newest addition to Matthews as Loyalist Market officially opens at 11 a.m. Pick up local jams, chocolates, veggies and more, or stick around your new favorite hangout for lunch, wine or charcuterie.
SUNDAY
Cheers Jen Cheers Tailgate for a Cause
The Barrel Room at Triple C | Noon – 5 p.m.
Tailgate while supporting families fighting breast cancer at Triple C Brewing’s new event space The Barrel Room at Triple C. Your ticket to this family friendly tailgate includes two beer tickets, a catered spread from Best Impressions Caterers, a great spot to watch the Panthers take on the Bucs on the big screen and two raffle tickets. All money raised provides financial support to families fighting breast cancer in the greater Charlotte area through the Go Jen Go! Foundation. Tickets are $45 for adults and $20 for kids age 6-12.
Day of the Dead/Dia de Muertos Festival
Levine Museum of the New South | Noon – 4 p.m.
Presented in partnership with the Latin American Coalition, Levine Museum’s The Day of the Dead/DÃa de Muertos Festival will celebrate the traditional Mexican holiday and feature altars, music and dance performances, traditional foods, sugar skull workshops and arts and crafts.
Sixth Birthday Bash
NoDa Brewing Company | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Help NoDa Brewing Company celebrate six years with a birthday bash to remember. Start the day with a birthday brunch with TIN Kitchen, then stick around for brews and tunes with John Dungan from 2-4 pm and 2 Ukes, a Banjo and a Box from 5-7 pm. There will also be giveaways and a special beer release, their Anniversary Ale.
Running Scared 5 Miler and Monster Mile
Romare Bearden Park | 9 a.m.
Before indulging in the snack-size candy sure to find its way to your house on Tuesday, lace up for the Running Scared 5 Miler and Monster Mile. Wear your best costume for the five or one mile route and enjoy food trucks, a beer garden and entertainment after crossing the finish line.
