School’s back in session, so it’s more important than ever to take advantage of the weekends. Masks and social distancing always required under our NC Phase 2 safety guidelines. Start planning the weekend now with our tips on to what to do and where to go this weekend:
VENTURING OUT
Take the pup to Skiptown
Skiptown, a South End destination for both dogs and humans, opened to the public on August 24. Human guests can enjoy a bar with 25 beers on tap, wine and batch cocktails on draft, plus a rotating food truck lineup and morning coffee service on weekends. They’ll also love all the amenities for their four-legged besties: indoor and outdoor dog parks, a splash pad, an agility course, boarding and daycare, home services and self-serve bathing area. Find them at 222 Rampart St.
Enjoy a cold cocktail at Bargarita
In NoDa, the newly opened Bargarita offers guests a menu of tacos and burritos and, as the name suggests, craft margaritas galore. Menu highlights include “bargarritos,” their take on burritos, with filling choices like brisket and BBQ chicken and, for when you’re feeling especially hungry, a taco board with your choice of 10 tacos. Visit at 3221 N Davidson St.
Make a trip to the new 24 Hour Donut Vending Machine Krispy Kreme in South End
Give in to your sweet tooth with a visit to the newly opened Krispy Kreme in South End. Indulge in-store or by using their 24-hour donut vending machine. For their Grand Opening through August 30, they’ll randomly select 120 lucky guests to receive a Celebration Dozen Ticket & win FREE Original Glazed® doughnuts for a year. Find them at 2116 Hawkins Street, Suite 102.
Tackle one winery a weekend this fall, with our just published-list of 14 beautiful NC wineries to visit. Updated to reflect restrictions and safety protocols where available.
Enjoy live music from Middle C Jazz
There are plenty of ways to stream or attend live performances from Middle C Jazz. Grab your tickets now to see The David Pankey Jr Jazz Trio on August 27, Joe Gransden: Songs of Sinatra and Friends on August 28 and 29 with livestream available, and Farber & Friends ft Robyn Springer, Greg Cagle, Tim Gordon, & more on August 30 with livestream available.
Donate to the 10th Annual Charlotte Coat Drive
Sept. 1 – Nov. 13 | Multiple drop-off locations
The 10th Annual Charlotte Coat Drive, a campaign to collect coats for the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, starts September 1. 100% of coats and monetary donations go directly to the Salvation Army. Click here to find your closest donation spot.
Society Social and Well + Wonder Pop-Up
8/26-29 in store, 8/26-9/2 online
Society Social Charlotte will partner with Well + Wonder, an artist collective, to bring a curated selection of original works from women artists that will be available for purchase in-store and online. Online August 26-Sept. 2, in-store August 26-29.
Drive-In Concert featuring Heart Breaker benefiting Grin Kids
August 27 | 5:30 pm | LangTree Lake Norman
Enjoy live music by the Heart Breaker Heart tribute band for a good cause at this drive-in concert. Food will be available from multiple vendors, and there will also be three local breweries and a wine garden. Benefits Grin Kids.
Music at the Met
August 27 | Metropolitan | 6 pm
This season’s Music at the Met continues with live music from Ellie Morgan. Free parking. Don’t forget to social distance and bring your own blankets and lawn chairs.
Bistro D’Antonio Wine Dinner
August 27 | 6:30 pm | Bistro D’Antonio, Waxhaw
Grab your seat now to enjoy a five-course meal with wine pairings. Guests will learn all about the tasting notes and history of each wine at the start of each course. Call 704.243.0633 for reservations. $60 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Summer Yoga on the Yacht
August 28 | 5:45 am | Carolina Grace at Lake Norman
Enjoy some early morning yacht yoga with Charlotte Family Yoga Tribe. The class will be limited to eight people to accommodate for social distancing. $10 for Members, $20 for non members.
Kitchen Science Back to School Bash
August 28 | 6 pm | Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners
Let the kids experiment with their food, just this once. The Flour Power back to school bash will have chefs-in-training experimenting with a baking soda volcano, stained class cookies and spaghetti and meatball cups. $39 per child. Dinner and dessert included.
Drive-In Movie in Old Town Cornelius
August 29 | Lake Norman YMCA | 8:15 pm
In Cornelius, drive-in to see a screening of Dirty Dancing on the big screen. Popcorn, candy and concessions will be available. Pre-registration required.
End of Summer Luau
August 29 | The DreamChaser’s Brewery
Don’t miss this end of summer celebration in Waxhaw. There will be a luau-style whole hog roast and the release of the brewery’s Coconut Yard Breather.
Dinner & Drinks: A Night with Chef Daniel Wheeler and David Schmidt
August 30 | Fine & Fettle Charlotte | 6 pm
Grab your seat now for this four-course dining experience led by local Chef Daniel Wheeler with cocktail pairings by resident lead mixologist, David Schmidt. Proceeds will benefit The Underground Table, a non-profit organization that delivers chef-driven meals and groceries to those in need throughout the Piedmont region. $100.
Dockside Cinema
Sept. 1 | Papa Doc’s Shore Club | 8 pm
Pull your boat up to the dock or grab a seat on the patio to enjoy a screening of Friday Night Lights on the huge 22-foot outdoor screen. Popcorn and other snacks will be available at the snack shack as well as dockside dinner service for boat slips.
Rooftop Cardio Dance with Orkelle and Open Heart Movement
Sept. 1 | 6:30 pm | Metropolitan
Break a sweat on the roof of the Metrpolitan parking deck in this 45-minute dance class. Free for SweatNET Members, $15 general admission.
Devil‘s Logic Brewing & Counter- Dinner
Sept. 1 | 6:45 pm | Devil’s Logic Brewing
Counter-, helmed by Chef Sam Hart, will team up with Devil’s Logic Brewing for a six-course menu and beer tasting that celebrates juxtapositions through each pairing of courses and brews. $85 per person.
TO DO FOR STAYING IN
Stream performances from Spirit Square via Blumenthal @ Home
Enjoy the excitement and celebrate the talent of past Sounds on the Square performances from the comfort of your own home. Blumenthal @ Home also offers behind-the-scenes and backstage virtual tours of Knight and Belk Theaters, at home activities, performances available for streaming and more.
Watercolor Hydrangea Workshop
August 26 | 7 pm
In this SkillPop class, learn the ins and outs of mastering the craft of watercolors by creating a masterpiece of your own. Watercolor artist and calligrapher Ali Loncar-Bridges will teach participants how to paint colorful hydrangeas. $20.
ONLINE COCKTAIL CLASS – Around the World Cocktails
August 26 | 8 pm
We may not be able to travel the world right now, but this cocktail class will have you learning how to whip up some of of the most popular cocktails from around the globe, from Brazil’s Caipirinha to Italy’s popular Aperol Spritz.
SkillPop: Wine Essentials
August 27 | 7 pm
Grab your seat in this virtual SkillPop class that covers all the must-know wine basics. You’ll learn how wine is made, about popular styles, how to pair wine with food, what to bring to a party and more. $20.
Online Premiere: Home Studies, Part III
August 27 | 7 pm
Tune in on Facebook to see the third installment of choreographer Helen Pickett’s Home Studies trilogy, a digital performance choreographed and rehearsed entirely over Zoom, featuring artists from Charlotte Ballet along with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Sign little ones up for Junior Jammers Weekly Music Fundamentals
Looking for a new way for kids to explore their musical side? Bold Music Lessons offers live, virtual classes crafted just for pre-school and early elementary aged students, taught by professional musicians. 30-minute classes are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays—drop-in when it fits your schedule. The fall session starts on September 8 and the monthly subscription price is $25.
3rd Annual Broad Ways to a Cure Virtual St. Jude Fundraiser
August 29 | 7:30 pm | Theatre Charlotte
The 3rd Annual Joe for St Jude- Broad Ways to a Cure is going virtual this year. Tune in for a night of performances from local talent and Broadway stars, all while raising money for the children of St. Jude.
A Virtual Tosco Music Party
August 29 | 8 pm
The third family-friendly, virtual Tosco Music Party will bring all viewers together through music, despite the social distancing. A $10 donation per viewer is requested.
REGISTER NOW
11th Annual OrthoCarolina 10K Classic (Virtual)
Sept. 19
It’s alsmot time to lace up for the 11th Annual OrthoCarolina 10K Classic. This year, participants will run on their own time on their own course on race weekend, but still get all the swag, including a race t-shirt.
ISF 5K Run & Brunch, The Virtual Edition
Sept. 26
The 13th annual Isabella Santos Foundation bRUNch/5K/10K for Kids Cancer is going virtual. Register, recruit friends and family and then get active on September 26. After you complete your own Walk/Run 5k, consider supporting a local restaurant for your favorite take out meal or host brunch yourself.
