It’s never too early to start planning for the weekend. We’re here to help with a day-by-day guide to 22 Scoop-worthy events, from floral classes up at the Lake to a DIY night at the winery. Here’s what to do this weekend in Charlotte:
ALL WEEKEND
The Jazz Room at the Stage Door Theater
January 17-18 | Stage Door Theater
Grab a table inside the Jazz Room, where LA-based saxophonist Phillip Whack will reimagine music from John Coltrane. $14 advance, $16 at the door.
Thorgy and the Thorchestra
January 17-18 | Knight Theater
The familiar face from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Thorgy Thor, brings a hilarious musical show to the Queen City. Tickets start at $28.
Charlotte Restaurant Week Starts Jan 17
Make reservations for Queen’s Feast, when more than 140 area restaurants will offer three courses for $30-$35. View our full Scoop guide here.
Opera Carolina: La Boheme
January 18 – 23 | Belk Theater
Don’t miss your chance to see Opera Carolina’s production of this classic Puccini opera. Tickets start at $22.
THURSDAY
Wine and Dine with Chef Luca
forchetta | 6-9 p.m.
Head Uptown to enjoy a carefully curated four-course menu from Chef Luca Annunziata with wine pairings. $75 per person.
Modernism + Film | DOSHI
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | 6 p.m.
DOSHI celebrates the almost 70-year career of architect Balkrishna Doshi. A pre-screening reception with a cash only bar and free light bites begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the public, $8 for museum members and $5 for students.
Bubbles & Cream
The Loyalist Market | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Learn how wines pair with cheeses in this class featuring five sparkling wines and select cheese pairings. $45 per person. After the class, take 15% off all retail products in the shop (excluding beer and wine).
Blue Blaze Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere
Blue Blaze Brewing | 7 p.m.
The Blue Blaze Brewing book club (which meets on the third Thursday of each month in the cozy mezzanine loft) will discuss the popular book “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng.
FRIDAY
Wine + Wood: AR Workshop Event
Veronét Vineyards & Winery | 6:30-9 p.m.
It’s a wine and DIY night at Veronét Vineyards & Winery as AR Workshop Belmont leads this hands-on class featuring customized mini plank trays for your home. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and nibbles while you make! $35 per participant.
Science on the Rocks: Wizarding World
Discovery Place Science | 5-9 p.m.
Step inside the magical world of Harry Potter with a night at the museum featuring a potion-making class, cocktails, wand-making, costume contest and of course, the Sorting Hat.
Grace Potter in Concert
The Fillmore Charlotte | 8 p.m.
See Grace Potter take the stage at The Fillmore. General admission is $36.
SATURDAY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade
Tryon Street | 10 a.m.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as local and regional community groups, bands and floats participate in this Uptown annual parade.
Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus
Spectrum Center | 9 a.m.
Oprah Winfrey will make a stop in Charlotte as part of her national arena tour, Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus. The full-day wellness event includes discussions about goal-setting, developing a 2020 action plan and appearances from other well-known guests.
Makers Mark Bourbon Tasting
Dot Dot Dot Charlotte | 3-4:30 p.m.
Maker’s Mark Portfolio Manager Sarah Poole will lead a tasting of Marker’s Mark, Maker’s 46, limited release RC-6 and the Cask Strength Bourbon. While tasting, guests will also enjoy light bites. $45 per person.
Self-Care Workshop – Train For Life 2 Be Amazing
Thrive (6401 Morrison Blvd.) | 3:30 – 6 p.m.
Make self-care a priority in 2020 as Terrie Elizabeth Reeves and Cel Smart lead participants through journeys of self-discovery and developing a self-care action plan. $59 per person.
Queen City Comedy Spotlight
Knight Gallery at Spirit Square | 8 p.m.
The January edition of the monthly series features local groups Improv Charlotte, Mom’s Adhesive, Now are the Foxes and Charlotte Comedy Theater. $10 per person.
Peruvian Winter Peña Party
POPLAR – Tapas Restaurant & Bar | 6:30 p.m.
Party Peruvian style with dinner, wine, Pisco, music and a Marinera dancer. $85 (plus tax and gratuity).
Floral Arranging Basics
The Hurt Hub at Davidson | 1-3 p.m.
Head to the Lake for this hands-on SkillPop class where you’ll design your own floral arrangement and learn how to repeat the process at home. $45 per person.
Aerial CLT Open House – $5 Mini Classes
Aerial CLT | 4-6 p.m.
Climb to great heights as Aerial CLT offers $5 beginner mini classes. Each class is 30 minutes long.
3 Year Anniversary Extravaganza
Carolina Beer Temple Charlotte | 5-11:30 p.m.
Help Carolina Beer Temple celebrate its three-year anniversary with a food truck, rare beer offerings and specialty releases.
SUNDAY
Bridging Musical Worlds 2020 – Celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Friendship Missionary Baptist Church | 5 – 7 p.m.
A Sign Of The Times the Carolinas, My Sister’s House, the Charlotte Folk Society and the UNC Charlotte College of Arts + Architecture will collaborate on the 11th Annual Bridging Musical Worlds program honoring the life and works of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The concert starts at 5 p.m., held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church’s Conference Center in Charlotte’s historic Westside. This annual event also features a pre-concert “Coffee and Dessert” starting at 4 PM. Note: There’s an separate charge for the “Coffee and Dessert”.
Noche Italiana Beer Dinner
Pilot Brewing | 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an Italian-themed beer pairing dinner with Edwin’s Organix and Pilot beer. $38+ per person.
Carolina Bridal Fair
Cabarrus Arena | 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Plan your big day by visiting with the area’s top wedding professionals under one roof. The Carolina Bridal Fair features florists, cake designers, decorators, photographers, apparel designers and more. $10 online in advance, $12 (cash only) at the door.
MONDAY, MLK DAY
26TH Annual McCrorey YMCA MLK Holiday Breakfast
CROWN BALLROOM AT CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER | Monday, January 20, 2020 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Celebration Monday, January 20, 2020 | 10:00 AM 4:00 PM | Levine Museum of the New South
Art Poetry Music for MLK Day with Opera Carolina
| January 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This Art Poetry Music gathering will honor MLK, and Charlotte’s African American Community.
