Whether you are entertaining kids during Spring break, preparing for a long holiday weekend with friends or simply soaking in the sun and warmer temps around the Queen City, this week has something for everyone. Head uptown for the final weekend of Charlotte SHOUT, stop by a market and support local makers, savor a meal, celebrate Easter and more.
Also, a friendly reminder from the team at Scoop…Early Voting starts soon! Check out QC Nerve’s Voting Guide for everything you need to know.
Featured Event:
Charlotte SHOUT
April 1 – April 17
Don’t miss the final weekend of Charlotte SHOUT! A daily calendar of events is available on the site – be sure to check out these and more:
Thursday, 4/14 – ArtPop Street Gallery, Music at the SHOUT! Lounge, Photo Concious, Charlotte SHOUT! Latin Celebration, Los Trompos, Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0, Snails, Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night & Craig Walsh’s Monuments.
Friday, 4/15 – Spray Jam Living Painting, Charlotte StrEATS Festival, On the Corner Of, Cafe 400, Levine Museum of the New South Presents Historic Brooklyn, Temple of Change & SHREK the Musical.
The family fun includes local vendors, cooking demos by local culinary students, food trucks, DJ Jeremy, and family-friendly activities like decorating your own chef’s hat! We will also have a special appearance from Chubby of the @checkershockey.
Enjoy cooking demonstrations by Kendal Carrick of @cakeable_charlotte, Nellie Johnston of @growingthymecooking and @thebulbmobilemarkets.Â
Participating vendors:
@popbarcltÂ
@b.a.donuts.cltÂ
@wentworth_and_fennÂ
@thebulbmobilemarketsÂ
@rivendellcarolinasÂ
@growingthymecookingÂ
@phreshitalianiceÂ
@elijahsxtremeÂ
@idealabkids_ballantyneÂ
@steelagrille Food Truck
@ihaveneverseenthis Food Truck
This event is free, but registration is suggested.
Produced by @unpretentiouspalate and @carbenevents in partnership with @cltshoutÂ
Saturday, 4/16 – FIRE FEST, Impressions, Craft in the Laboratory, Colorfully Custom, Pretty Woman, Dine SHOUT! & Nicole Henry.
Battle 1: Uptown vs Suburbs – Chef Aaron Dearing of @churchandunioncharlotte will take on Chef Joya of @cookingwithjoyaÂ
Battle 2: Plaza Midwood vs West Charlotte – Chef Paul Cruz of @callesolcafe will take on Chef Corey Jones of @maddash.foodÂ
Battle 3: South End vs Dilworth – Chef Ken Aponte of @alchemyclt will take on Chef Hannah Riley of @alternativechefncÂ
Don’t miss the fun! Learn more at the link https://cltstreatsfestival.com/event-info.
Sunday, 4/17 – Easter Eggs on Parade, SHOUT! Streateries, Opening Doors Charlotte, A Night with Adam Hawley & Queen City Podcast Network.
Family-Friendly Easter Celebrations:
We’ve gathered a list of ways to celebrate Easter this week with loads of family-friendly events happening around the Queen City. Check out our post for all the details – here are a few highlights:
- Free Photos with the Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shops
- Easter Bunny Express at NC Transportation Museum
- Spring Fling at Brewers at 4001 Yancey
- Easter Egg Hunt at Optimist Hall
- Belmont Easter Egg Hunt
- Blackberry Ridge Easter Egg Hunt
- North Carolina Easter Festival
Thursday:
Whole Damn Fish at Fin & Fino
Thursday, April 14, 6:00p
Reserve your spot for an evening of nose to dorsal fin tastings by Chef Jonny and his team at Fin & Fino. You’ll get a four course meal and learn multiple cooking techniques from the experts. Tickets are available now.
Hype Man with Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
Shows start Thursday, April 14
When three diverse musicians start finding success working together, a tragedy tests their bond. Tickets are available now and the show runs through May 7.
Friday:
Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart at Knight Theater
Friday, April 15, 8:00p
For decades, Béla Fleck has entertained fans with incredible banjo music from country and pop to jazz and classical. My Bluegrass Heart ventures back to his roots and marks his first bluegrass tour in 24 years. Tickets are on-sale now.
USNWC Film Series: Free to Run
Friday, April 15, 6:30p
The Whitewater Center’s outdoor film series returns this Friday with ‘Free to Run’, a film about the history of running and the legends that made the sport grow in popularity. The film begins at sundown and will proceed rain or shine.
Black Food Truck Friday
Friday, April 15, 4:00p – 9:00p
Head to 1200 W Trade St and start the weekend right with delicious treats from some of Charlotte’s best black-owned food trucks, retails and dessert vendors. This event has returned for the season every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month.
Saturday:
Nebel’s Alley Night Market Kick-off
Saturday, April 16, 4:00p – 10:00p
Spend a magical evening under the stars in South End strolling Nebel’s Alley and shopping over 30 local vendors and makers.
VTG CLT Market
Saturday, April 16, 10:00a
Back for its 9th year, Vintage Charlotte Spring Market will pop-up in the historic Ford Building at Camp North End and bring shoppers 80+ of the area’s best vintage and handmade vendors. HEX Coffee and Free Range Brewing will provide beverages and A Tana Food Truck will on-site with food.
Cookie Decorating at The Ballantyne
Saturday, April 16, 2:00p
Bring the kids and celebrate Easter with an Easter egg cookie decorating party! Registration for the event is required – contact Gallery restaurant to make reservations.
Spring Music Series at Stonecrest
Saturday, April 16, 6:00p – 10:00p
Grab a seat at The Plaza Corner located between True Crafted Pizza and Tap & Vine for an evening of live music with Amy Broome, then head to Fountain Plaza and catch The Hwy Duo to round out the night.
Next Week:
Kindermourn Quacky Hour at Legion Brewing Southpark
Tuesday, April 19, 5:00p – 7:00p
Info here
It’s almost Duck Season! Gather together with friends, family, alumni and Duck Team Quacktains at Legion South Park to kick off the season. Learn more about Kindermourn’s Hope Floats Duck Race at the USNWC coming up May 15th.
Diana Krall at Belk Theater
Tuesday, April 19, 7:30p
Spend an evening with record breaking, multi-platinum jazz singer, Diana Krall at Belk Theater. Tickets are on-sale now. Be sure to check for COVID vaccine/test requirements.
A Conversation with Mark Hyman with the Learning Society at Queen’s University
Wednesday, April 20, 7:00p
Dr. Mark Hyman, New York Times best-selling author and Carla Hall, cookbook author, former Top Chef and food equity advocate, will join together for a conversation around the overarching inequalities in our food system when it comes to the demographics of race, location, affluence, and economics. Tickets are available now.
Save the Date:
Homegrown Dinner Series at Dogwood Charlotte
Thursday, April 21, 6:30p
Gather with friends and family for a new dinner series celebrating local, in-season ingredients served a variety of ways throughout a 3-course meal. April’s featured ingredient is ramps (a wild member of the onion family). Registration is available now.
PAWpose 2022
Saturday, April 23
Join Purpose CLT for a PAWty with your best four-legged friends at Lucky Dog Bark & Brew in Steele Creek! Tickets are available now; please note, only furry children are allowed at this 21-and-over event.
Set the Night Aglow with the Bundle of Joy Fund
Wednesday, April 27, 5:00p – 8:00p
The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund supports those families for which infertility treatments are needed to meet their own bundle of joy. Spend an evening learning with infertility experts and support local families on their journey to become parents. Tickets for the summit are available now.
