Get your party pants ready, because your social calendar just got a lOT more full. From Queen’s Feast to Idina concerts, tiki-themed cocktail classes to garden tours, your guide to where to go and what to do this weekend in Charlotte:
DON’T MISS ON WEDNESDAY 7/19
Corks & Canvas Art Pop Up at CLT Find in the 7th Street Market
STARTS FRIDAY!!
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week
July 21-30 | Over 130 participating locations
It’s the week we’ve all been waiting for. Break out of your go-to restaurant rut as Queen’s Feast returns with dining experiences at Charlotte’s most sought after eateries. Special three-course menus at each of the over 130 participating locations are available to patrons for either $30 or $35. Start planning your strategy and making reservations here.
THURSDAY
Kiss 95.1’s Summer Concert Series With Hey Violet
Piedmont Social House | 6 p.m.
Enjoy your pre-Friday with a free concert as part of the KISS Summer Concert Series. This week Hey Violet is taking the stage at 6 p.m.
FRIDAY
Shake.Stir.Sip.Socialize Cocktail Class: Tiki Masterclass
Hygge – Camp North End | 7:30 p.m.
Travel back in time to the heyday of Polynesian-inspired drinks in the ’40s and ’50s with this tiki cocktail masterclass. Learn how to recreate the retro trends with a modern twist using ingredients like tropical juices, homemade grenadine and fresh spices. Ticket includes three full-size cocktails, individual bar stations and recipes to take home. $65 per person.
Paula Poundstone Headlines the Knight Theater
The Knight Theater | 8 p.m.
Comedian Paula Poundstone takes the stage at The Knight Theater for this laugh-out-loud performance after the release of her hilarious book The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness. Tickets begin at $19.50.
Brush’nBeats
Charlotte Art League | 6:30 p.m.
Connect with your inner creative as Cheap Joe’s brings us a “paint what you hear” art experience. Participants will listen to multiple musical genres and see how the creations evolve as the music shifts. Proceeds benefit Brushes for Vincent, a non-profit providing free materials to young, budding artists in orphanages, churches and other organizations in need. Brushes and paints will be provided free of charge while canvases will be provided at discount rates.
Fledermaus: Opera and Wine
Treehouse Vineyards | 7:30 p.m.
What could go better together? The Little Opera Company of Charlotte presents Die Fledermaus in this dinner theater style performance perfectly paired with Treehouse Vineyard wines. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call (704) 283-4208 to reserve.
Your Pie Grand Opening
2400 South Boulevard | All day
Don’t miss your chance to dine on $3.14 pizzas all day at the newest pizza joint on the block. Your Pie is opening in South End and celebrating with discounted homemade pizzas all day long, plus a chance to win a “Year of Your Pie”. In addition to the pies, you can also enjoy craft beer, wine, gelato and more.
The Jazz Room: Corey Wilkes plays Freddie Hubbard
Blumenthal Stage Door Theater | Varying performance times on Friday and Saturday
Cool down with the smooth sounds of Los Angeles-based trumpeter Corey Wilkes as he plays the music of legend Freddie Hubbard. Call 704.372.1000 to reserve your seat.
Idina Menzel
Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre | 8 p.m.
Get ready to sing your heart out as the one and only Idina Menzel takes the stage at Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre. Tickets begin at $36.
Bechtler By Night: Summer of ’69
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | 5 p.m.
Grab your tie-dye for a night back in the summer of love, peace and music. This month’s edition of Bechtler by Night features free access to their collection of mid-century modern art, gallery games, activities and a tequila sunrise as the featured cocktail. Light bites and a cash bar will be available.
Fish Fry Birthday Party
littleSpoon | 6:30 p.m.
To celebrate their three-year anniversary, LittleSpoon is hosting a fish fry. Dine on fried catfish, kimchi coleslaw, hushpuppies steamed oysters and more. $35 per person. 20% of every ticket sold benefits the Coastal Conservation Association. Call to purchase : 704.496.9908.
SATURDAY
Amélie’s French Bakery & Café Grand Opening in PRSC
Opens at 7 a.m.
Charlotte’s favorite bakery will open its sixth location this weekend. Stop by to stock up on sweet treats, mimosas or a salted caramel brownie beginning this Saturday at 7 a.m.
Summer Love Music Festival
Flight Beer and Music Hall | 6 p.m.
Local artists, musicians and vendors come together to create The Summer Love Music Festival, an evening of music art and food. $10 per person, includes one beer. Proceeds benefit The #Smileback Project, an anti-bullying organization.
Thirsty Nomad Brewing First Birthday Party
Thirsty Nomad Brewing | 1 p.m.
Thirsty Nomad Brewing Co. is turning one, and to celebrate they’re hosting a day-long bash. Sip on their special beer release, the Thai Breaker, and enjoy entertainment, food trucks and vendors.
Gantt Center Community Opening
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture | All day
Be one of the first to tour The Gantt Center ‘s four new exhibitions that open to the public this Saturday. The museum is celebrating the launch of “Simple Passion, Complex Vision: The Darryl Atwell Collection”; “Instill & Inspire: Selections from the John & Vivian Hewitt Collection of African-American Art”; “Immortal: A New Series by Miya Bailey”; and “Sloane Siobhan: Archetypes of the Subconscious.” The day features gallery tours, docent-led tours, workshops and more. $5 general admission.
Ballantyne Live: Rod Fiske
Blackfinn Ameripub – Ballantyne | 10 p.m.
Ballantyne Live is the place to be on Saturday nights, especially as Rod Fiske takes the stage this week. Come prepared to let loose and rock out to your favorite classic songs.
SUNDAY
Beyond The Fountain:Home and Garden Tour 2017
The Duke Mansion | 1-8:30 p.m. (staggered tour times)
Discover the rich history of one of Charlotte’s most beautiful homes on this free tour of the historic Duke Mansion. Wander the picture-perfect gardens by day or by twilight, imagine attending a soirée on the terrace and even get the guest experience with a peek into the overnight rooms.
NOTE: almost all spots for Sunday’s tour are currently booked. Keep checking their Eventbrite page for the latest openings. If you don’t make the cut, Join Scoop Fans & Friends at our MEET UP at the Duke Mansion on August 3rd. Details HERE.
MARK YOUR CAL FOR NEXT WEEK
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