Feeling out of the Charlotte culture loop? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back with the best art gallery tours, live performances and tasting events going on this weekend in the QC. Check out our round up of where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte and check back each week for more great picks by the girls in the scoop loop.
VIVA MOSCHINO! Curator Tour
Thursday, Jan. 14
Mint Museum Uptown
Come out for a midday break with the Mint Museum. The museum’s curators will guide you through the VIVA MOSCHINO! exhibition, which highlights the works of Franco Moschino. Free after museum admission.
Skyline Visiting Artist Showcase
Thursday, Jan. 14
100 E Stonewall St.
Get a rare glimpse into the work of Charlotte artist Tyler Baum. This showcase explores 25 years of video, art, music and cartoons that have graced the pages of Hollywood Covered, The Charlotte Observer and Charlotte Magazine. View a full schedule of the showcase here. Free admission.
Bechtler by Night
Friday, Jan. 15
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
With one of Charlotte’s finest art museums open into the late evening, there’s no excuse not to peruse the modern collections at The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. As part of their “Bechtler by Night” program, the museum is offering complimentary gallery tours from 5 pm to 9 pm on each third Friday of the month.
HOME COMINGS AND GOINGS – Opening Reception and Performance
Friday, Jan. 15
C3 Lab
What makes home…home? Charlotte-born artist Preston Dunn answers that question in the form of paintings, sculptures, music and videos.
The Jazz Room at The Stage Door Theater
Friday, Jan. 15
The Stage Door Theater
Season Six of the Jazz Room Series continues this Friday with trumpeter Brandon Lee performing the music of Dizzy Gillespie. There are two shows at 6 pm and 8:15 pm. Purchase tickets online here or call 704-372-1000.
Sip & Savor
Friday, Jan. 15
Upstream Seafood
Kick off the weekend in the Upstream Lounge every third Friday of the month. $25 gets you tastings of three special wines paired with three tastings handpicked by the chefs. No reservations required.
Science on the Rocks: Speakeasy
Friday, Jan. 15
Discovery Place
Go back in time to the colorful era of flappers, jazz tunes and prohibition. Explore the process of making home-brew beer, try your luck at the roulette wheel and blackjack table and explore the exhibits of Discovery Place by night. Donate a non-perishable food item to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank and get a free slap bracelet (while supplies last).
Charlotte Sweet Sensations Wine Tour
Saturday, Jan. 16
Departs from uptown Charlotte
Come enjoy a big ole kiss of southern sweetness from the NC vines with this fun Charlotte sweet wine tasting tour! Ticket includes roundtrip group transportation from uptown Charlotte to Cougar Run Winery & Uwharrie Vineyards, wine tasting up to 15 wines and souvenir wine glass.
Hands On Charlotte’s MLK Call to Service
Multiple locations
Saturday, Jan. 16
Hands on Charlotte is making it easy to make a difference on MLK day with two community service locations: East Mecklenburg High School and the Military & Global Leadership Academy at Marie G. Davis. Each location will be participating in a series of service activities ranging from donating blood to writing heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards, all of which benefit the local community. See the full range of options and RSVP here.
Mixology with Bob Peters
Saturday, Jan. 16
Earl’s Grocery
You can buy a new coat of or scarf, but we’d prefer to warm up with a tasty cocktail. Get to Earl’s early, grab some lunch and get ready to learn about and taste creations from one of Charlotte’s best bartenders.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service & Parade
Saturday, Jan. 16
Center City
Charlotte celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with a city-wide parade. See over 100 local organizations, marching bands and dance teams lead floats through the streets of Uptown on Saturday morning. Find more info here.Â
Seahawks vs Panthers
Sunday, Jan. 17
Bank of America Stadium
Cheer on the hometown boys as they take on the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Gametime is 1 pm.
$2 Off Admission at Discovery Place
Sunday, Jan. 17
Discovery Place
Support the Panthers and enjoy a dose of learning at Discovery Place. Don your best black and blue apparel and get $2 off of the admission price. Go Panthers!
Sip in Style(s)
Monday, Jan. 18
Sugar Creek Brewing
Think you know a thing or two about craft beer? Bring your know-it-all friends to this free class led by Certified Cicerones covering classic beer styles and the history of beer.
Lunch and Lecture Featuring Micah Cash
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Sozo Gallery
Tucked into a storefront in Uptown Charlotte, Sozo Gallery celebrates the work of local Charlotte artist Micah Cash with a midweek lunch and lecture.
