Good-bye 2020. Whether you’re safely venturing out or, like us, staying in, here are 25+ ways to spend this week, including the New Year’s holiday.
Editor’s Note:
We try to screen each entry to make sure safety protocols are in place…tickets or rsvp required, limited seatings, limited entry, masks required, set up for social distancing indoors. 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.
VENTURING OUT. Mask On.
New Year’s Eve at Middle C Jazz with 5th & York
Dec. 31 | 6 and 8 pm
Head to Middle C Jazz to toast with champagne and a performance from 5th & York, one of the premier smooth jazz bands in the region. Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:30 pm.
New Year’s Eve at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte
Dec. 31 | 4-10 pm
Toast to a new year ahead with two Barcelona-inspired events at the Grand Bohemian Hotel’s Mico Restaurant or Buho Bar. Mico boasts a prix fixe menu featuring Spanish dishes while Buho offers signature glasses of Cava and rooftop city views.
New Years Eve at Gallery Restaurant
Dec. 31 | 4:30 – 9 pm
Make the final meal of 2020 a special one with a five-course prix fixe menu at Gallery Restaurant. View the menu and make reservations online or call 704.248.4004.
New Year’s Eve Trail Race
Dec. 31-Jan. 1 | U.S. National Whitewater Center
Set a personal record during the last trail race of the year at the USNWC. The New Year’s Eve Trail Race will follow a dispersed race model and feature two options: a 5K evening race on Dec. 31 and a 5K morning race on Jan. 1.
Midnight in Paris – A Merchant & Trade New Year’s Event
Dec. 31 | Merchant and Trade
Make plans now to ring in the New Year with Merchant & Trade’s open-air celebration featuring a ball drop at 6pm, which will be midnight in Paris. Expect French-inspired dishes, specialty cocktails, champagne and more.
Midnight Royale New Years Dinner
Dec. 31 | Alchemy at C3Lab | 6 pm
Enjoy a New Years celebration celebrating the legacy of 007 with a Covid-conscious three-course meal with cocktail pairings. Toast to 2021 at 12 am London time, 7 pm local time.
New Years Eve at Devil’s Logic Brewing
Dec. 31 | 6-9 pm
Ring in 2021 early with music by DJ Rayen Belchere, beer and city views from the brewery’s rooftop patio.
An Evening to Remember // New Year’s Eve at bardo.
Dec. 31 | Bardo Restaurant | 5-10 pm
Make reservations now for a 21-course tasting menu and champagne toast at Bardo Restaurant. Keep the party going with limited cocktail kits for sale. $270.
Goodbye, 2020! New Year’s Eve at VANA
Dec. 31 | 5-10 pm
VANA is welcoming the New Year with an exclusive dinner menu and specialty plates, giveaways and limited edition cocktails. Keep the fun going with to-go cocktail kits, or make plans to return for brunch on Jan. 1, served from 10:30 am – 3 pm.
New Year’s Eve at Catawba Brewing
Dec. 31 | 12-9 pm
Head to Catawba Brewing for live music by Hunter’s Travesty from 2-5 pm, two new beer releases and sparkling cocktails, champagne, beer specials and more.
New Years Eve at Lenny Boy
Dec. 31 | 12-9 pm
Lenny Boy will host a daytime celebration featuring beer, food specials, raffle prizes and live music from The Abbey Elmore Band.
New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner
Dec. 31 | Foxcroft Wine Co-Waverly | 6-9 pm
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a four-course meal from Foxcroft Wine Co. in Waverly paired with American wine selections and bubbles. $99 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Haymaker New Year’s Eve Dinner
Dec. 31 | Haymaker
Make your reservation now for Haymaker’s $85 prix fixe menu that includes a champagne toast. Two seatings are available: 5:30 and 7:30 pm.
New Year’s Eve Sparkling Wine Dinner
Dec. 31 | Queen City Craft and Gourmet | 6:30 pm
Ring in 2021 with a five-course dinner from Chef Jon paired with five sparkling wines at Queen City Craft and Gourmet.$125 per person. Call 980.339.5610 to reserve your seat.
“End of the World” Trivia
Dec. 31 | NoDa Brewing Company | 6-8:30 pm
Put your apocalypse knowledge to the test for New Year’s Eve for “End of the World” Trivia hosted by Tyler Norris at NoDa Brewing Company.
The Rodney Shelton Group ft. Michelle Renee: The Songs of Sade
Jan. 2 | Middle C Jazz | 5:45 and 7:45
Kick off the New Year with a performance by Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter Rodney Shelton, Brian Houze on Drums, Eric Brice on Guitar, and Omar Porter on percussion at Middle C Jazz. Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:00 pm.
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
Jan. 3 | Bank of America Stadium | 1 pm
Head to Bank of America stadium or watch from the comfort of your couch as the Panthers take on the New Orleans Saints in the final home game of the season.
Woodford Cocktail + Bourbon Tasting
Jan. 3 | Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte | 1-3 pm
Kick off the year with a Woodford cocktail and bourbon tasting with chocolate pairing during the final Panther’s game of the season at Buho Bar.
STAYING IN. Safe at Home.
Handlettering Basics
Dec. 28 | 7 pm
In this SkillPop class, instructor and owner or Lettered Life Caitlin Bristow will teach attendees the basics of hand lettering, including recommended tools and how to continue practicing and perfecting your own technique. $20.
Wine Essentials
Dec. 30 | 5:30 pm
Good wine doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this SkillPop class, you’ll get an introduction to the basics of wine, including how it’s made, well-known regions, food and wine pairings and more. $20.
New Year’s Eve Virtual Celebration
Dec. 31 | 8 pm
Nugs, Blumenthal PAC, Visulite and MaxxMusic are partnering with The Avett Brothers for a virtual New Year’s Eve concert broadcast from Charlotte’s Neighborhood Theatre. The band’s 17th annual New Year’s Eve performance will also include special guests Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, Ben Bridwell, Taylor Goldsmith, Mickey Raphael and more.
A Baroque Celebration: Old World / New Year
Jan. 1 | 7:30 pm
On New Year’s Day, the Charlotte Symphony will perform a program including selections from Vivaldi and Telemann, plus concertmaster Calin Lupanu performing Piazzolla’s Verano from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.$20.
The GrooveMasters: A New Year Virtual Groove
Jan. 2 | 7 pm
Keep the New Year’s celebrations going with a “pay what you can” livestream concert from the Groove Masters Band.
Three Kings Day – DÃa De Reyes
Jan. 3 | Levine Museum of the New South | 12-1 pm
Join the Levine Museum of the New South for a virtual family day celebration of Three Kings Day – DÃa De Reyes. The event includes Pastorela, singing, Rosca de Reyes, storytelling and a special appearance by the Three Kings. Free.
