Whether you’re still happily sipping on pumpkin spice or have already gotten the holiday decor out of storage, there’s one thing we all agree on: weekends are worth celebrating. And whether you’d like to stay safe at home or are venturing out, we’ve got plenty of ways to do it. Read on for 20+ ways to enjoy this weekend around Charlotte.
OPENINGS & CLOSINGS
Experience Southern, home-cooked food at Sandra Lee’s Country Kitchen
Do the fall temperatures have you craving comfort food? Visit Sandra Lee’s Country Kitchen, a food truck located at 3321 Freedom Dr. Expect all-day breakfast, fried or baked chicken and the “hometown special” chicken bog. They’re open Tuesday – Thursday 10 am – 8 pm and Friday – Saturday 11 am – 9 pm.
Visit Elizabeth Billiards before they close Nov. 22
Per a post on their Facebook page, Elizabeth Billiards will close their current location on Nov. 22. The team is “continuing our search for our next home.” Stay tuned for updates.
VENTURING OUT
Editor’s Note:
We try to screen each entry below to make sure safety protocols are in place. If the venue or situation doesn’t look like safe to you, please avoid it and let us know as we will discontinue promotion. Please use safe or even overly safe practices if you do go to a gathering…masks on, hands washed or sanitized frequently, glasses or sunglasses when possible, and maintain plenty of distance.
Uptown Weekends
Nov. 6-7
#ShowUpForUptown
Friday, November 6
- Movies at Victoria Yards: Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw
- Free! Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movies-at-victoria-yards-fast-and-furious-presents-hobbs-and-shaw-tickets-127818601879
- Victoria Yards – 7th and Tryon – 408 N. Tryon Street (see parking information below)
- 6:30pm Live music, food trucks and Resident Culture (limited to 21 and up)
- 8:00pm – movie begins
Saturday, November 7
- Saturday fun at Victoria Yards
- 7th and Tryon – 408 N. Tryon Street
- Noon – 5:00pm
- Enjoy live music, food trucks and cold brews from Resident Culture
- Must be 21 and up
Friday – Sunday, November 6-8
- We Are Hip Hop: The Reveal
- Friday 6:00pm
- Saturday 2:00pm
- Camp North End
- Presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts
Explore Camp North End’s unique small businesses and alfresco dining options while enjoying a FREE preview of We Are Hip Hop events to come with pop-up performances, art installations, DJ battles, live b-boying and a huge mural reveal! These social distance-friendly activities will take place at various locations across Camp North End’s massive historic campus on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7.
We Are Hip Hop: The Reveal – Virtual After Church Party
- Sunday, 4:00pm
- McGlohon Theatre
- Presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts
The weekend will conclude with a virtual “After-Church Party” live from McGlohon Theater on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4 PM. A limited number of free in-person tickets are available for this closing celebration. For more information and to register, click here.
Live at the Mint: Featuring Youth Orchestras of Charlotte
Nov. 4 | The Mint Museum Uptown/Livestream | 6:30 pm
Enjoy a live performance by Youth Orchestras of Charlotte in a limited seating event at the Mint Museum, held in two thirty minute intervals at 6:30 and 7:30 pm. The performance will also be live streamed on The Mint Museum’s YouTube page..
Music at the Met
Nov. 5 | Metropolitan
The final edition of the season’s Music at the Met will feature a performance by JB and Company. Head to The Breezeway next to Dressler’s Restaurant, enjoy free parking and don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets.
Opera Dinner
Nov. 5 | Forchetta Roof Top
Join Opera Carolina for a socially distanced evening of music and creative cuisine by Executive Chef Luca Annuziata, winner of Food Network’s “Chopped.” Seating is limited with each table isolated for social distancing.
Night Out at Mint Museum Uptown
Nov. 6 | Mint Museum Uptown | 6 pm
Plan a Friday night out complete with art, live music and a cash bar at Mint Museum Uptown. This week, Pre Vox Trio will perform on the Van Allen Terrace. Be sure to reserve your timed ticket in advance.
Kendra Scott Birkdale Village Grand Opening
Nov. 6-7
Celebrate the grand opening weekend of Kendra Scott Birkdale Village with a weekend of special events, including free pressed juice from Clean Juice, an appearance by Mrs. Mooresville America, free cookies from Tiff’s treats and more, plus a chance to give back and raise breast cancer awareness. Doors open Nov. 6 at 10 am.
We Are Hip Hop: The Reveal
Nov. 6-7 | Camp North End
Explore Camp North End and get a free preview of the We Are Hip Hop events to come with socially distanced pop-up performances, art installations, DJ battles and a mural mural reveal. The weekend concludes with a virtual “After-Church Party” live from McGlohon Theater on Sunday at 4 pm. A limited number of free in-person tickets are available for this closing celebration. For more information and to register, click here.
Wild Vine Trail Race
Nov. 7 | US National Whitewater Center
Lace up for the Wild Vine Trail Race, where participants can choose from half marathon or 5K routes that wind through the Whitewater Center’s trails.
Socially Distanced Yoga
Nov. 7 | 10 am
For $5, enjoy an hour of practice and a 6oz pour of Kombucha afterwards. All levels are welcome.
The Queen City Jazz Collective
NOv. 7 | Middle C Jazz/Livestream
Get your tickets now to see The Queen City Jazz Collective live at Middle C Jazz, or opt to view from home via livestream. Show begins at 9:15 pm.
Discovery Place Nature Fall Festival
Nov. 7-8 | Discovery Place Nature
The whole family can enjoy a day outdoors at Discovery Place Nature. Their fall festival includes a walk along the Paw Paw Nature Trail, themed family photos and a chance to create your own ‘toad abode’. Advance reservations are required.
All-You-Can-Eat Oyster Roast
Nov. 8 | 12 and 4 pm | Catawba Brewing Co.
Catawba Brewing and Sea Level NC will team up to host a limited-capacity, all-you-can-eat Oyster Roast benefiting non-profit, The Bulb Mobile Markets on Nov. 8. Guests can choose from two seatings at 12 pm and 4 pm in Catawba Brewing’s new, tented seating area. $50 includes unlimited steamed oysters, New England style clam chowder, live music from Turpentine Shine, plus two beers.
10th Annual Charlotte Coat Drive and Zip Up Day Nov. 13
Through Nov. 13 | Multiple drop-off locations
Make a difference by donating a coat during the 10th Annual Charlotte Coat Drive, presented by Charlotte Mechanical. Simply drop a new or gently used coat – adult or youth – at a barrel partner location now through Nov. 13. 100% of donations go to the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte. Find the location nearest you CharlotteCoatDrive.com.
Don’t miss your last chance to donate during Zip Up Day on Nov. 13. Bring coats to the parking lot at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille for a drive-through donation experience complete with free food, music, mascots, giveaways and surprises.
CSO on Tap: Live from NoDa
Nov. 10 | NoDa Brewing & Online
Hear the Charlotte Symphony play classical works from the beer garden, or live-stream the performance from home. In-person tickets start at $15, while virtual tickets start at $10.
STAYING IN
Verse & Vino
Nov. 5
This year, Verse & Vino is going virtual but keeping all of the elements attendees love: five New York Times best-selling authors, stories of the Library’s impact in the community, and a celebration of reading and writing. Tickets start at $125.
Furnished: An Event Benefitting Furnish for Good
Nov. 5-15
During this fundraiser for Furnish for Good, 10 Charlotte interior designers will compete to see who can create the best vignette in the Furnish for Good showroom. Virtually vote for your favorite by making a donation. In addition to the competition, all designers are donating their accent and decorative pieces for an online auction featuring more than 100 designer sourced items.
4th Annual CineOdyssey Film Festival
Nov. 5-7 | Virtual/Drive-In
Expand your film knowledge at The CineOdyssey Film Festival, which showcases diverse, contemporary films by filmmakers of color from around the world. Join virtually Thursday-Saturday or attend the drive-in event Saturday (limited tickets).
CSO on Demand
Nov. 6 | 7:30 pm
Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees leads a program of Americana favorites, featuring works by Copland, Coleridge-Taylor, Mark O’Connor, and John Williams.
Beat Beethoven Virtual 5K
Nov. 6-8
The Symphony Guild of Charlotte’s (SGC) first virtual 5K is a fun way to pair Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony with a socially-distanced 5K run or walk. Participants will support the Symphony Guild of Charlotte’s mission and receive a custom t-shirt, finisher’s medal, bib and goodie bag with discount offers for future CSO concerts.
Virtual Jazz at the Bechtler: Tribute to the Music of Hank Mobley
Nov. 6 | 7 pm
This month, the Ziad Jazz Quartet pays tribute to the life and music of Jazz legend Hank Mobley. The Quartet will take center stage at The Playroom to perform Mobley compositions such as “High & Flighty, “The Morning After”, “Madeline”, and many others. Performing alongside Ziad on tenor saxophone will be Sean Higgins on piano, Ron Brendle on bass, and Al Sergel on drums. Free, but registration is required.
HeartBright Annual Soiree and Wine Auction 2020
Nov. 7 | 6:30 pm
Enjoy a soiree celebration at home for two or host your “Champagne Bubble” of friends and family in support of the HeartBright Foundation. The event includes both a live and silent auction, and the “Soiree in a Box” attendee package includes patron gift, a bottle of fine Cabernet, along with your choice of a $100 gift certificate to Bonterra or dinner for two from Bonterra (for Charlotte Area guests only) and can be picked up at no extra charge or delivered for a $30 fee.
World L!t Street Food Festival
Nov. 7 | 4-9 pm
Connect with leaders in Charlotte’s international food and music scene and go behind the scenes with the owners of Charlotte’s hottest international restaurants with interviews and cooking demos. Participating restaurants include SARU by Bow Ramen, Jasmine Grill. Participating food vendors will offer an exclusive menu Nov. 7-14.
