Whether you’re rounding out spring break with a staycation or hosting out-of-town guests, we’ve got your round up of where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte. If you are in search of Egg Hunts, we suggest you check out our Things to Do with Family post here.
Thursday, April 13
Mom’s Morning Out
Pure Barre South Park
8:30 a.m. or 9:40 a.m.
Each Thursday in April, Pure Barre South Park is inviting moms to join in on their 8:30 a.m. or 9:40 a.m. classes for just $20. After class, hang around for a protein bar and mimosa or Clean Juice. RSVP by emailing southpark@purebarre.com.
Friday, April 14
FreeMoreWest 5K on the Greenway
1432 W. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
6 p.m.
Lace up for a 5k through one of Charlotte’s up and coming neighborhoods. The route winds through historic neighborhoods, pristine parks and bustling businesses and restaurants. After crossing the finish line, stick around for beers and food vendors. Register online here.
Saturday, April 15
Wild Edibles Cooking Class
Heirloom
1 p.m.
Bring nature into your kitchen as Heirloom’s Chef Clack Barlowe leads an intimate class in incorporating plant-based ingredients into your weekly menu. Light bites served. $45 per person.
Bars Bands and Brews
The Unknown Brewing Company
7 p.m.
Jam out with the best local bands and artists in the Queen City. Unknown’s Bars, Bands and Brews is a celebration of craft beer and live music. $5 admission fee.
Fourth Ward Easter Egg Hunt
Fourth Ward Neighborhood Park
2 p.m.
The hunt is on at Fourth Ward Neighborhood Park! Search for eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny, enjoy kids activities and more. Prizes will be awarded for best Easter bonnet, so dress to impress.
Tap Old Town Craft Beer Festival
Millstone Pizza and Taphouse
5 p.m.
Charlotte may be abuzz with craft beer news, but Rock Hill is where to find the best brews this weekend. Sample offerings from over 25 breweries, enjoy live music and chow down on great food at the Tap Old Town Craft Beer Festival. Tickets start at $25.
Pints for Paws
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
12 p.m.
Raise a glass to man’s best friend at the 2nd Annual Pints for Paws event. The whole family can enjoy OMB’s biergarten with special raffles, dog contests, adoptable dogs and more. Event benefits the Live.Wag.BARK! Foundation.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt
BLACKLION
Begins at 10 a.m.
Forget candy! Shop for savings at BLACKLION, where Easter eggs hidden throughout the store contain gift cards, coupons and prizes. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and lasts through closing at 6 p.m.
Food Truck Saturday
Sycamore Brewing
Begins at 9 a.m.
Enjoy the sunshine with live music and brunch at Food Truck Saturday. Grab a mimosa, beer-mosa or process pop and enjoy food from trucks including TIN Kitchen, oooWee BBQ, Ganache Bakery Cafe and more.
Waist Deep: The Opera Cut
Harvey Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture
1 p.m.
What to hip-hop and Opera have in common? Find out with an exploration through film, conversation, art and music at Waist Deep: The Opera Cut. The program will include a screening of Waist Deep produced by Hip Hop orchestrated and a guided conversation through opera Carolina’s upcoming production of The Girl of the West and the Gantt Center’s exhibition “Zun Lee: Father Figure”. $15 per person.
ART Scavenger Hunt
Charlotte Art League
2 p.m.
Hunt for art in expected and unexpected places around the city at the Art League’s Art Eggstravaganza. Proceeds benefit Guerrilla Poets and the Charlotte Art League’s programs for at risk neighborhoods. $7 per person.
Plan ahead
Free Bar Method Classes
04/17/2017 until 04/22/2017
The Bar Method
Try before you buy with free Bar Method Classes next week. Book online here. Here’s the schedule:
Monday April 17th 6:30pm
Tuesday April 18th 6:00pm
Wednesday April 19th 630pm
Saturday April 22nd 10:50am
Tuesday, April 18
#scoopEATS Martini Mixer
Tavolo
6 p.m.
TAVOLOÂ has transformed the old Cosmos Uptown into a traditional family style Italian restaurant with an upstairs wine bar and event space. Come check it out and enjoy 1/2 price martinis and complimentary appetizers from 6-8pm on Tuesday, April 18th with the Scoop team, be sure to RSVP and invite some friends to unwind with you after work. Register here.
Tuesday, April 18
WP Kitchen + Bar, 4 p.m.
