Looking for new fresh, local events to enjoy virtually this week? Look no further. From online cooking classes to kids activities and even a virtual happy hour, here are more than 24 events to enjoy at home.
ARTS & CULTURE
WDAV’s (Virtual) Small Batch with Barbara Krumdieck
April 16 | 5 pm
Celebrate the first national Public Radio Music Day with a concert featuring Baroque cellist Barbara Krumdieck. For the complete Small batch effect, grab Free Range Brewing to-go and enjoy during the concert.
Final Draught: Home Edition (streaming on Facebook)
April 16 | 7 pm
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm, head to Facebook for Final Draught: Home Edition, a free virtual chat with a writer. This week: At Home with Marty Smith.
Stay Home Spring Art Contest
Through May 17
Get creative and submit a nature-themed spring photo or photo of a painting, drawing or other 2D work of art created this spring for a chance to win prizes from the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
SkillPop: Ukulele Fundamentals
April 16 | 7 pm
The founders of Bold Music will lead participants through the basics of, including how to hold, tune, and strum some basic chords. $20.
Opera Carolina’s iStream Fridays
Opera Carolina’s new series, iStream Fridays, will feature performances of popular opera songs by Opera Carolina resident artists.
Virtual Wedding Show
April 19 | 2-4 pm
Brought to you by Charlotte Wedding Bosses, this virtual wedding event will offer advice and practical tips for planning a wedding during quarantine.
FOOD AND DRINK
Virtual wine classes from Corkbuzz
Use this time at home to freshen up on your wine knowledge. All Corkbuzz classes are held over Zoom and led by wine experts. This weekend’s classes include:
- Tour of California, April 15
- Masterclass: Blind Tasting with Brian Cronin and Laura Fiorvanti, Master Sommeliers, April 15
- Tour of Loire Valley, April 16
- Pinot Noir Around the World, April 17
- Blind Tasting with Master Sommelier Laura Fiorvanti, April 18
- Tour of the Willamette Valley, April 18
- Tour of Tuscany, April 19
- Tour of Australia, April 19
Virtual Cooking Class: Knife Skills
April 15 | 4 pm
Discover best practices for using knives the right way, including the right way to grip, care for and sharpen your knives. $15.
Virtual Happy Hour: Amaro cocktails with Brittany Kellum
April 16 | 6 pm
Join Unpretentious Palate and Fin & Fino’s Brittany Kellum and learn how to make the perfect cocktails using amari and vermouth, starting with the classic negroni.
Virtual Cooking Class: Biscuits
April 16 | 4 pm
Take your biscuit skills to the next level with help from Chef Alyssa in this virtual class. They’ll also cover how to make springtime strawberry shortcake. $15.
Meet the Winemaker: Wine & Cheese Tasting
April 15 | 6 pm
Birk O’Halloran, winemaker & owner of Iconic Wine, Josh Villapando, owner of Assorted Table Wine Shoppe, and Rachel Klebaur, owner of Orrman’s Cheese Shop host this virtual workshop. $80 per package with contactless curbside pickup.
Cooking series with Chef Jim Noble
New episodes streaming on YouTube
Get tips from Chef Jim Noble of Noble Pursuits by tuning in to the chef’s cooking series on YouTube.
On-demand classes from Sweet Spot Studio
Choose from virtual cookie decorating classes with themes like “garden party” and “Harry Potter” or opt for an online French macaron class.
JUST FOR FUN & DIY
Active Living Workshop
April 15 | 12 pm
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation leader Alice Chambers lead this all-ages workshop that encourages everyone to get out and explore their own backyard. Register for free at sustaincharlotte.org/events.
Makeup Made Easy
April 15 | 7 pm
Local makeup artist Catie Starr will share easy techniques and recommended products for a spring refresh of your makeup routine. $20.
Craft Night IN! – Online Workshop | Artful Mending – Sashiko Embroidery
April 16 | 6:30 pm
In this online workshop, learn about Sashiko embroidery, the Japanese art of mending fabric. $42.
Zoomapalooza
April 17 | 8:15 am
Charlotte host Matt Olin will lead Creative Mornings CLT’s first virtual event focused on purpose.
SkillPop: Watercolor Black-eyed Susans
April 17 | 5 pm
Stretch your creativity as local artist Ali Loncar-Bridges provides step-by-step instructions and guided practice covering watercolor essentials. $20.
Virtual Earth Day Celebration
April 22 | 5 pm
Join Sustain Charlotte for a virtual celebration of Earth Day and to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Register for free here.
FAMILY
Latta Learning video series
Explore historic Latta Plantation with their new video series perfect for all ages, Check back and stay tuned to social media for news of the latest episodes..
Virtual Drawing Classes with KidzArt South Charlotte
Today – Thursday
KidzArt South Charlotte hosts live, online afterschool drawing classes via Zoom, Monday through Thursday. $30.
Carolina Raptor Center live streams
Everyday at 11 am
Answer the call of the wild as the Carolina Raptor Center streams live at 11 am every day on Facebook.
STEAM Search from DigiBridge US
Weekly
Each week, explore #STEAMSearch, with topics from gardening to healthy eating.
Family Storytime on Live
Monday – Saturday | 9:30 am
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center host story time on Facebook Live Monday-Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Cartoons and Coffee Story Time
April 20 | 10 am
Rea Farms is partnering with Children’s Party Plus to bring your kids’ favorite stories right to your living room. This week, enjoy Disney’s 5 Minute Princess Stories, led by everyone’s favorite Bayou Princess.
