As we all stay safe and stay home, we’ve got you covered with 29 virtual events to fill your weekend:
FEATURED EVENT
Browse, Bid and Buy at Mint Museum’s Coveted Couture Virtual Paddle Raise
Join in the first ever Mint Museum Coveted Couture Virtual Paddle Raise happening this Thursday through Saturday. In lieu of the Mint’s 2020 Coveted Couture Gala that was scheduled for April 25, an array of artfully minded experiences and trips are available online for browsing, bidding and buying. Contributions raised during this event are used to fund innovative programming, docent-led tours for school groups, and free access to the museums for the community every Wednesday evening.
The paddle raise kicks off at Thursday, April 23 at 9 a.m. and ends Saturday, April 25 at 11:59 p.m.
Link here: www.covetedcouture.givesmart.com
JUST FOR FUN & DIY
Virtual Earth Day Celebration
April 22 | 5 pm
Join Sustain Charlotte for a virtual celebration of Earth Day and to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Register for free here.
Earth Optimism CLT
April 22 | 8 am
Enjoy a series of speakers and other events exploring local success stories for taking care of the planet.
SkillPop: Makeup Made Easy
April 23 | 5 pm
Local makeup artist Catie Starr will lead this virtual SkillPop class that covers understanding your facial structure and skin type, easy techniques and recommended products. $20.
Lunch & Learn “Getting Dressed in the Eighteenth Century”
April 23 | 12 pm
History and fashion collide as fashion and textile historian Katy Werlin discusses the art and pageantry of getting dressed in eighteenth century America and Europe.
Craft Night IN! Online Workshop | Marvelous Macrame!
April 23 | 6:30 pm
Learn how to make your own boho macrame wall hanging in this online crafting workshop. All materials are included and will be available ahead of the class time.
Immunity Boosting Yoga
April 23 | 11 am
Kick off your Thursdays with a virtual therapeutic yoga class that aims to boosting your immune system. Each class includes core stabilization, yoga flow, restorative yoga, meditation and immunity tips. $10 per class.
Free Dance Class Live with Rumbao
April 23 | 7 pm
Jenny and Eduardo from the Rumbao Latin Dance Company host a weekly live class on Facebook and Instagram so you can learn new dance moves from the comfort of your own home.
Basic Watercolor Techniques
April 24 | 7 pm
Local artist Ali Loncar-Bridges will lead participants through the fundamentals of watercolor painting in this SkillPop Anywhere virtual class. You’ll learn beginner-level techniques including wet-on-wet, blooming and wet-on-dry painting. $20.
Virtual Build-Along
April 25 | 2 pm
Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte and Lowe’s will partner for the first Virtual Build-Along on National Rebuilding Day. For $75, they will deliver a DIY Cedar Garden Box Kit with building materials, tools, soil and seeds right to your doorstep (no-contact). Then on April 25, tune into Facebook Live to all build together. All proceeds support the Emergency Repair Program, which provides urgent assistance to our neighbors so they can shelter safely at home. Place your orders before April 22.
Twist at Home: Rustic Sunflowers
April 25 | 2:30-3 pm
Whether you’re looking for a fun solo activity or plan to paint with friends virtually, try Twist at Home, at-home painting activities from Painting with a Twist. Place your order, swing by for curbside pick-up of your materials and instructions, then create at home at your own pace.
HSC Pet Palooza Rerouted
April 25 | 11 am – 3 pm
Petpalooza Charlotte is going virtual with a one-mile walk (on your own) via Facebook Live and a number of other virtual activities. Benefits the Humane Society of Charlotte.
Virtual Sip & Pour: Candle Making Party
April 25 | 7 pm
Learn how to make and pour your own candle from home with this virtual sip and pour candle making party. Materials included.
Virtual Event- Wildflower Walk
April 25 | 10 am
Amy Tipton, Assistant Director, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens will walk attendees through the Van Landingham Glen, showcasing a wide variety of native spring wildflowers virtually.
Virtual Class- Botanical Macro Photography with your Smartphone
April 26 | 1 pm
Learn how to take stunning up-close pictures of nature’s finest scenes in this class that includes a smartphone lens for you to keep. Led by Wendy Wilson, an avid iPhone photographer at McMillan Greenhouse. $25.
FOOD AND DRINK
Virtual Gnocchi Cooking Class
April 23 | 4 pm
Chef Alyssa will guide you viz Zoom in learning the art of making traditional potato gnocchi and sweet potato gnocchi. $15.
Aromatic Broth Making
April 28 | 7 pm
Julia Simon, chef & owner of Nourish, leads this hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to make a nutritious, immune-supporting veggie stock. Ingredients delivered to your door. $60.
Meet the Winemaker: Wine & Cheese Tasting
April 29 | 6 pm
Birk O’Halloran, winemaker & owner of Iconic Wine, Josh Villapando, owner of Assorted Table Wine Shoppe, and Rachel Klebaur, owner of Orrman’s Cheese Shop host this virtual workshop. $80 per package with contactless curbside pickup.
Virtual Beer Garden
Saturday | 7 pm
Join the Beer With Me Network every Saturday in April for a virtual beer garden gathering. Join in and enjoy your favorite local beers.
Virtual wine classes from Corkbuzz
Use this time at home to freshen up on your wine knowledge. All Corkbuzz classes are held over Zoom and led by wine experts. This weekend’s classes include:
- California Central Coast: April 23, 6:30 pm
- Tour of The Rhône Valley: April 24, 6:30 pm
- Food and Wine Pairing for Spring and Summer: April 25, 2 pm
- Sonoma: April 26, 2 pm
ARTS & CULTURE
Final Draught: Home Edition (streaming on Facebook)
April 23 | 7 pm
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm, head to Facebook for Final Draught: Home Edition, a free virtual chat with a writer. This week: At Home with Karin Slaughter.
Charlotte Music Challenge w/ Lisa De Novo
April 23 | 7 pm
Musician Lisa De Novo will play requests and original songs on Facebook Live to fundraise for five Charlotte music venues (The Evening Muse, Visulite, Petra’s, Amos’ Southend, and Neighborhood Theatre) who are closed during this time.
Virtually Hilarious with Beerly Funny – A Live Comedy Show
April 24 | 7 pm
Enjoy an evening of virtual stand-up comedy by joining in this live show over Zoom. The show features NYC comedians Emily Walsh and Gus Constantellis, and host Lauren Ansley. $10.
Jazz at Home
On demand
Until Jazz at the Bechtler returns, the museum has made past concerts available to stream on-demand from home.
Opera Carolina’s iStream Fridays
Opera Carolina’s new series, iStream Fridays, will feature performances of popular opera songs by Opera Carolina resident artists.
15 Minute Funnies
April 25 | 8:30 pm
The Comedy Zone hosts this Facebook party every Saturday to bring free comedy right to your living room. Acts include stand-up, improv, storytelling and more.
FAMILY
Goodnight with Dolly
April 23 | 7 pm
Did you know Dolly Parton will tell the kids bedtimes stories each Thursday? Tune in to the “Goodnight With Dolly” web series to hear her read Imagination Library books.
Cartoons and Coffee Story Time
April 20 | 10 am
Rea Farms is partnering with Children’s Party Plus to bring your kids’ favorite stories right to your living room. This week, enjoy Gekko Saves the City book and meet the heroes and the villains, too book.
SPARK! Online Education from NASCAR Hall of Fame
New episodes weekly
Staying in place doesn’t mean kids have to slow down on learning. Explore new STE(A)M-driven activities for students each week, including iRacing videos, lesson plans and activities.
North Carolina Science Festival
Through April 30
Discover events and activities like Friday Games from the Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte WCNC Weather School, classes from the NC Zoo and many more as part of the 2020 North Carolina Virtual Science Festival that runs through April 30.
Grow a Garden in a Bag with help from the ASC Greenway
The ASC Greenway has gone digital. Download this kid-friendly lesson to learn how to grow plants in a bag from home.
Billy Graham Library’s Journey From Home
Browse content from the Billy Graham Library from home, including recipes, age-appropriate lesson plans, videos, downloadable activities and more.
Make Your Own Rain Barrel Courtesy of Discovery Place Science
Celebrate those April showers by making your own rain barrel at home with instructions and lessons from Discovery Place Science.
Latta Learning video series
Explore historic Latta Plantation with their new video series perfect for all ages, Check back and stay tuned to social media for news of the latest episodes.
