It’s never too early to start planning for the weekend. From brewery bashes to Beethoven symphonies, here’s what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte:
ALL WEEKEND
4 Year Anniversary Weekend Bash
March 6-8 | NoDa Company Store
NoDa Company Store will celebrate its four-year anniversary with a full weekend of fun, including art, live music and a free lunch on Sunday.
Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis
March 6-7 | Belk Theater
Get tickets now to hear the Charlotte Symphony perform Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis. Tickets start at $19.
THURSDAY
Angeline’s Copain Wine Dinner with Winemaker Ryan Zepaltas
Angeline’s Charlotte | 7 pm
Executive Chef Robert Hoffman and Sommelier William Farquharson will team up to create a 5-course adventure exploring wine from different varietals offered by Copain Wines from the Russian River Valley. $150+.
Josef Hoflehner’s Journey Into The Sublime
Anne Nielson Fine Art | 6 pm
Don’t miss the opening reception of Sublime, an exhibition featuring the work of contemporary Austrian photographer Josef Hoflehner.
FRIDAY
Hands-on Cocktail Class: Bring Back the 90’s Cocktails
Spaces (South End) | 6:30-8:30 pm
In this throwback cocktail class, you’ll reimagine three iconic cocktails from the 90s with fresh ingredients. Listen for your favorite 90s hit while you mix.
Sunday Supper Comedy
METROPOLITAN | 8 pm
It’s an awkward dinner experience, minus the dinner and on a Friday. See Sunday Supper, one of Charlotte Comedy Theater’s House Improv Teams, as they make up laughs and story plot twists right before your eyes.
First Friday Gallery Crawl
South End, Charlotte | 5:30 – 9 pm
Head to South End for the first Friday gallery crawl, where galleries will stay open late to host lively receptions featuring new works and chances to meet the artists.
Skin and Walls – Opening Reception
Charlotte Art League | 6 pm
See artwork by local artists, photographers and students from Garinger High School at the opening night of this tattoo and graffiti exhibit. There will also be live music for guests to enjoy.
SATURDAY
The Waterman’s Neighborhood Oyster Roast
The Waterman Fish Bar | 12-5 pm
All-you-can-eat tickets to this neighborhood oyster roast include steamed oysters plus all the fixings, New England clam chowder and all-beef hot dogs. Beer, wine and boat drinks available for purchase, and there will also be live music and yard games. $40 per person. $1 from every Tito’s cocktail sold will benefit Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids.
8th Annual Run Jen Run 5k and Festival
Symphony Park | 8 – 11:30 am
Lace up for the 8th Annual Run Jen Run 5K and Festival supporting the Go Jen Go Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical financial assistance to local individuals and families who are battling breast cancer. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a festival and kids zone.
The Art of Dining Public Tour
Mint Museum Randolph | 2-3 pm
Get answers to all of your dining etiquette questions on this 60-minute Art of Dining tour through the Portals to the Past: British Ceramics exhibition featuring late 17th through early 19th century ceramics. Guest must pre-register.
2 Year Anniversary Celebration
Divine Barrel Brewing | All day
Help Divine Barrel Brewing celebrate two years in business with multiple beer releases, three bands and the Hot Tamale food truck.
Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte
Knight Theater | 8:30 pm
Six Charlotte community and corporate leaders will take the stage in order to raise funds for Charlotte Ballet and six local charitable organizations.
Monthly Wine Classes
Cicchetti | 4 pm
Get all of your burning questions about wine answered at one of Cicchetti’s new monthly wine classes, offered every other Saturday at 4 pm.
Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Festival
Bank of America Stadium | 12-6 pm
This 14th annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival offers a full day of sampling, tasting and music. Admission includes unlimited samplings of beer and bourbon.
20th Anniversary Guys & Dolls Auction Gala
Hilton Charlotte Center City | 6:30 pm
Back for its 20th year, the black-tie gala features fabulous Live Auction Packages (think trips, shopping sprees and more) put together by dedicated “Guys” and “Dolls” up for auction to the highest bidder.
2020 Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day
Brewers at 4001 Yancey | All day
Come out and support Brewer’s own Lydia Moranski and other local female brewers as they brew this year’s Pink Boots beer, a Hazy IPA w/ El Dorado, Azacca and Idaho Gem Loral Hops. You’ll learn about the brewing process and even get to help out yourself.
Oyster Roast at Sycamore
Sycamore Brewing | All day
Enjoy an early spring day featuring NC oysters, live music all day and the release of Rainbow Dust IPA cans.
March Artisan Market
Ghostface Brewing, Mooresville
Up in Mooresville, shop more than 20 local vendors, plus enjoy live music and great beer.
Queen City Comedy Spotlight
Knight Gallery at Spirit Square | 8 pm
This monthly comedy show will feature teams from Now are the Foxes and Mark Kendall, plus stand-up headliner Jason Allen King. $10 general admission.
The Color of Love
Booth Playhouse | 4 pm
Make plans to attend this concert of original and classic R&B music performed by the Charlotte-based ‘A Sign of the Times’ Big Band. Tickets start at $15.
SUNDAY
Pig & Brew Dinner: featuring OMB Brewery
Haymaker | 6 pm
Reserve your spot on the mezzanine for this ‘Pig & Brew’ dinner featuring a three-course menu collaboration with Olde Mecklenburg Brewery and Harmony Ridge Farms.
The Not Your Average Wedding Show
NoDa Brewing Co. | 12- 3 pm
This inclusive, stress-free wedding expo brings together wedding professionals to help you plan your special day.
International Women’s Day Celebration
Optimist Hall | 9 and 11 am
This community event led by Jaimis Huff includes a gentle yoga practice and short guided meditation, followed by a special video featuring women in Charlotte sharing their inspirational stories of overcoming gender barriers and ending with a short discussion.
International Women’s Day Celebration – Year THREE
Resident Culture Brewing Company | 12 – 5:30 pm
Celebrate with free massages, interactive art entrepreneur market, speakers and music. Plus, the brewery will tap a special, women-brewed beer. Free admission with suggested donation of $5 to Pink Boots Society in support of women in the beer industry
