Whether you’re looking for some early holiday spirit, smooth jazz tunes, or CLT food / brew / wine fun, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what on tap for Where To Go and What to Do This Weekend in Charlotte:
MMA Holiday House Tours
November 4-6
1870 Queens Road West
FREE Classes at Hilliard Studio MethodLKN
Dance Davidson
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November
Beginning this week, Hilliard Studio Method LKN is adding two new classes in Davidson, and inviting you to try them out for free. New Classes are at 6:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursday, and will be free of charge during November. Get moving!
Vegan Wine & Cheese Tasting
Thursday, November 3
7th Street Public Market
Calling all vegans! Enjoy a wine and cheese tasting just for you this Thursday at 7th Street Public Market. Viva Raw and Assorted Wine Table are teaming up to offer Viva Raw’s newest vegan cheese, while Assorted Table pours their finest vegan wines. $20 ticket includes three sampling courses and three wines. Call 980.275.3834 for reservations.
Verse & Vino
Thursday, November 3
Charlotte Convention Center
At Verse and Vino, attendees share an evening of storytelling, cuisine, conversation, book signings and fine wine with five award-winning, best-selling authors. Featured authors include H.W. Brands, Candice Millard, Rumaan Alam, Lisa Turner and Tom Rinaldi. Proceeds benefit the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
Jazz at the Bechtler: New Sound Series: The Harmonica in Jazz ft. Frédéric Yonnet
Friday, November 4
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
If you don’t think of the harmonica when you think of jazz, think again. Enjoy a performance from Frédéric Yonnet, who has toured with both Stevie Wonder and Prince, at this month’s Jazz at the Bechtler. There are two concert times: 6 pm and 8:15 pm. Tickets are $14 for the public and $8 for museum members. Order online, by phone at 704.353.9200 or at the museum admission desk.
Dunkel Release
Friday, November 4
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Get ready for fall and winter with OMB’s new release: Dunkel. Cozy up with the smooth caramel and roasted malt flavors while enjoying live music beginning at 6 pm.
Kiss the Chef
Friday, November 4
The Fillmore Charlotte
Get ready for the Inaugural Kiss the Chef event. Gentlemen throughout the Queen City region will don their chef hats for the evening to serve their signature entrée, appetizer or dessert to raise money for charity on November 4th at The Fillmore. Get your tickets online here.
Charlotte Symphony: Medelssohn “Scottish”
Friday, November 4-Saturday, November 5
Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
This weekend’s performance by the Charlotte Symphony features the following selections: Elgar’s “Serenade for Strings”, Davies’ “An Orkney Wedding with Sunrise” and Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 3” with Christopher Warren-Green conducting and Nancy Tunnicliffe playing bagpipes.
Queen City Markets Antique & Collectibles Expo
Friday, November 4-Sunday, November 6
The Park Expo and Conference Center
Plan to spend the whole day perusing the fine antiques and collectibles at Queen City Markets’ Antique Trade Show. Open 9 am -6 pm. General admission is $10 and tickets can be purchased online here.
Pizza Fur a Paws – Making Dough for Animals in Need
Saturday, November 5
Inizio Pizza
It’s two of everyone’s favorite things (pizza and puppies) working together for a great cause. Plan to join Inizio Pizza for lunch, where $5 from every pizza is donated to the Greater Charlotte SPCA. Bring Fido for a doggies Halloween costume contest, healthy food and treats, professional pet photography and face painting for the kids.
Strange Brew
Saturday, November 5
Unknown Brewing Company
Are you up for something different? Try some offbeat beers and vote for your favorite (last year’s winner was Bull City Ciderworks Bacon Candy Corn Cider!) at this year’s Strange Brew. $20 ticket includes beer sampling, live music, entertainment, tarot card readings and more.
Cooking Class: Tribute To Southern Chefs
Saturday, November 5
Mimosa Grill
Try your hand at Southern cooking at this Saturday’s cooking class honoring The James Beard Class of 2016. 10 am- 12 pm, $40 each. Call 704.343.0700 to reserve your spot.
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
Saturday, November 5
BB&T Ballpark
This year, Step Out will celebrate its 25th year of walking to Stop Diabetes. Enjoy a special opening ceremony, a 1 or 3 mile route through Uptown Charlotte and a final lap on the field of BB&T Ballpark. Snap a photo on home plate and support a great cause. Register online here.
Charlotte Light The Night Walk
Saturday, November 5
Romare Bearden Park
Light The Night is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual evening fundraising Walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by blood cancer. Join the cause this weekend at Romare Bearden Park. If you are interested in starting a team, please email Alyson Willis at alyson.willis@lls.org.
Providence Day School Admissions Open House
Sunday, November 6
Providence Day School
Get an overview of the culture, community, and programs related to the Providence Day School experience at this Sunday’s Open House. 2-4 pm.
November Front Porch Sunday
Sunday, November 6
2151 Hawkins Street
The last market of the year will feature over 40 local vendors, from fashion boutiques to neighborhood artisans. Enjoy the cool fall weather and celebrate an amazing year of Front Porch Sundays.
Mark your calendars!
Friendsgiving at Metropolitan
Wednesday, November 9
Metropolitan
Make a new tradition this Thanksgiving season with Friendsgiving. Enjoy a customized, four-course meal prepared by Dressler’s Chef Scott in a festive space dressed by West Elm. Proceeds benefit SHARE Charlotte. Get more info and buy your tickets here!
