Nope, no April Fool’s jokes in here. Just a weekend full of fun events for dog-lovers, winos, antique hunters and everyone in between. Here’s our weekly round-up of where to go and what to do this weekend:
Metrolina Spring Extravaganza
Metrolina Antique and Vintage Market
Wednesday, March 30-Sunday, April 3
Spring cleaning? How about spring redecorating? The Spring Extravaganza at Metrolina Expo offers 98,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor shopping. Browse vintage and handmade items and furniture Wednesday-Sunday.
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Red Clay Ciderworks
Thursday, March 31
Network and meet cool new friends at the monthly #instabeerupclt meetup. Red Clay Ciderworks will be serving up a variety of ciders and beer.
Vegan Wine and Cheese Tasting
Assorted Table Wine Shoppe
Thursday, March 31
What, you think vegans can’t join in on the wine and cheese fun? Viva Raw and the Assorted Table Wine Shoppe are teaming up for a completely vegan wine and cheese night featuring three cheese courses and three wines for just $20. Call 704-277-3234 for reservations.
Alive After Five
Epicentre
Thursday, March 31
It’s back! After hibernating for the winter, Uptown’s weekly happy hour music series returns with a kickoff event featuring live music from the band Groove Town.
South End Gallery Crawl
South End Charlotte
Friday, April 1
Join neighbors on a self-guided walking tour of South End’s art galleries on the first Friday of each month. The South End Gallery Crawl is the perfect way to spend a spring night as you ease in and out of the galleries, pause to listen to live music and stop for yummy food and beverage tastings along the way. For details on planning your night, start here.
Artist Reception for Dustin Harbin and Marianne Huebner
Free Range Brewing
Friday, April 1
Get your fill of beer and art at an artist reception celebrating the works of Marianne Huebner and Dustin Harbin. This event is part of NoDa’s Monthly Art Walk.
Whitewater Film Series – The Search For Freedom
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Friday, April 1
What does freedom mean to you? That’s the question answered by pioneers, athletes and other adventurers in the documentary The Search For Freedom. View it as part of the Whitewater Film Series at the US National Whitewater Center.
ONCE the Musical
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Friday, April 1-Sunday, April 3
Come experience the power of music and thrill of Broadway at ONCE, an eight time Tony Award winner. The story surrounding a Dublin street musician and an optimistic young fan will run at the Knight Theater through Sunday, April 3.
Grand Opening Weekend
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Charlotte
Friday, April 1-Sunday, April 3
Celebrate the official grand opening of Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Charlotte. The 20,000 square foot facility includes indoor and outdoor play areas, a full bar, a daycare area and boutique. Enjoy tours of the facility, food trucks, music, drinks specials and more. You could even win one of their giveaway prizes!
Charlotte Symphony Pops: Bond And Beyond
Knight Theater
Friday, April 1-Saturday, April 2
You know the movies. Now experience the music that made them great. From the “James Bond Theme” to “Nobody Does It Better”, the Charlotte Symphony brings these classic tunes to life with the help of internationally-renowned vocalist Hilary Kole and conductor Albert-George Schram.
Beer Me BrewFest
1441 S. Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28203
Saturday, April 2
Sample craft beers from local and regional brewers while experiencing local entertainment, participating in fun activities and celebrating the start of Spring. And all for a good cause! Proceeds benefits habitat for Humanity.
NoDa Eclectic Marketplace
Smelly Cat Coffeehouse Parking Lot
Saturday, April 2
Browse a unique assortment of local art, jewelry, clothing, housewares and more at the NoDa Eclectic Marketplace. Vendors will be selling from 10 am- 3pm.
NoDa Farmers Market Spring Fest
Saturday, April 2
NoDa is hopping this weekend. Joey Hewell and the gang move the market back outside to the corner of 36th and Alexander with about 15 vendors onsite 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
