Hold on, the weekend is almost here! No plans? No worries. Take a deep breath of the beautiful Fall air, grab your calendar and fill it with our list of where to go and what to do this weekend.
Mintview OB/GYN’s Sex & Sensibility
Wednesday, Oct. 21
The Visuilite Theatre
Sex And Sensibility: What’s Up With My Libido?  The doctors ofÂ
Novant Health Mintview OB/GYNÂ want to help women and men take control of their sexual health during a relaxed, honest event atÂ
6 p.m. Oct. 21 at The Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte.  Expect empowering, informative fun, door prizes, swag bags as well as appetizers and a cash bar. Tickets for the event — open to women, men and couples — are $10 per person and
can be purchased here.
Dilworth Artisan Station
If you’re going to spend a beautiful fall weekend on the couch, at least have it be outside. Join your neighbors at South End’s first ever Neighborhood Living Room. Grab a bite to eat from local food trucks, enjoy live music and events scheduled throughout the weekend. The weekend kicks off with a grand opening party Thursday night and concludes with a Panther’s tailgate Sunday.
View the full schedule of events here!
South End Wine Festival
Saturday, Oct.17
308 W. Carson Blvd
Four hours of wine tasting, twenty wineries, fashion mobile trucks and food trucks? Count us in. It’s happening Saturday, Oct. 17 at the South End Wine Festival. General admission and VIP table tickets are available, with proceeds benefiting Classroom Central. Don’t go without getting our discount code!
Ladies, come sweat it out and drink it down at Sugar Creek Brewing this Thursday. Feel the burn in a high energy cardio, funk and zumba inspired fitness class. Then move over to the taproom for a complimentary craft beer pour with ticket purchase and live music.
Charlotte Ballet Fall Works
Wednesday, Oct. 15- Friday, Oct. 17
Knight Theater
Kick off the 2015/2016 season at Charlotte Ballet. Fall Works is the celebration of the new season and Company favorites. Performances include Forgotten Land, by choreographer Jiri Kylian and Shindig, a work by Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux.
Science on the Rocks is back this month with a fun frightfest in the museum. Grab your best costume and enjoy spooky science experiments, liquid nitrogen ice cream, a costume contest and much more! Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door,
order yours online here.
Tired of the same old concert halls? The traditional music festival is getting a breath of fresh air at the Lost Hollow Music Fest held in the picturesque Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. The two day event includes six performances, food trucks, a cornhole tournament, draft beer and family fun. From kids arts and crafts to acoustic performances, there’s something for everyone.
Biketoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 17
Center City Charlotte + South End, After Party at Triple C Brewing
Think you know your way around Charlotte? Try a day exploring without your car at Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest. Grab a passport and earn stamps from local businesses along the way as you discover how to get around the city by public transit, bike or foot. Admission includes a Recover t-shirt, entry to the after party at Triple C, a craft beer, plus discounts and prizes along the way.
I can smell the waffles already. Rise and raise your glass bright and early at this Saturday’s #goodmorning breakfast. A Good Bottle Co. staple, this Satruday’s breakfast is dedicated to celebrating their three year anniversary. Your reward for getting out early? Breakfast themed beers, breakfast options available for purchase and live music. Cheers to many more birthdays, Good Bottle!
Romare Bearden park is making it easy to get into all things fall at this weekend’s Fall Festival. Enjoy live music, cajun food and tons of kids activities. They’ll love pumpkin carving, having their faces painted and even a little bit of hula hoop fun. The best part? It’s all completely free.
Mark your calendars! Upcoming events in the Queen City:
Wing Haven Symposium
Wednesday, Oct. 21-Thursday, Oct. 22
Wing Haven Gardens
In the spirit of keeping Wing Haven founders’ legacies alive, Wing Haven is hosting a two day symposium consisting of guests speakers, a cocktail hour and design sessions. Space is limited,reserve your spot now.