School is back in session, the tops of the trees are showing a bit of color and the morning air is crisp – all signs point to the official start of the Fall in the Queen City! Some of our favorite events are popping up and our calendars are filling up fast. Whether you are celebrating the President’s Cup, making your way to as many festivals as you can or just ready to soak in the excitement that the season brings to Charlotte, we’ve got something for everyone on the list this week.
Thursday:
Cocktails 101 – Fall Favorites at Billy Sunday
Thursday, September 22, 6:30p – 8:00p
Get expert tips and tricks from head bartender Stephanie Andrews during this introduction to classic cocktails, tools of the trade, and the basics of bartending. This month’s class focuses on favorite Fall produce and flavors. Registration is open.
Chippopalooze at Sycamore Brewing
Thursday, September 22 – Saturday, September 24
Chippo and Sycamore Brewing have joined forces for the golf event of the century in celebration of the Presidents Cup in Charlotte, NC. Gather with fellow golf fans, shop some of the coolest vendors around and enjoy interactive golf-themed activities and fun contests.
Ladies Night Shopping Event at Painted Tree Matthews
Thursday, September 22, 6:00p – 8:00p
Spend an evening with your favorite ladies plus music, refreshments, and shopping. Vendors at Painted Tree Matthews will have an in-store raffle to win a gift basket valued at $326.00 (one entry per store visit).
Pie it Forward with Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop at Birkdale
Now through September 30
Head north to Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop in Birkdale Village where, during the entire month of September, the Shop will give back $1 from every peach pie sold to FeedNC for Hunger Action Month.
Friday:
Color Play at Booth Playhouse
Friday, September 23, 7:30p – 9:00p & Saturday, September 24, 1:30p – 3:00p
Surround yourself with the spirit of creativity, as a visual artist directs a dancer to use her body as her paint brush creating a dynamic 16′ x 12′ performance painting. The artist will also add to the work using large format tools such as a mop, squeegee, broom, and even a leaf blower.
Saturday:
Mad About Modern Home Tour
Saturday, September 24, 10:00a – 4:00p
Get an exclusive look inside some of Charlotte’s most beautiful modern homes during The Charlotte Museum of History’s Mad About Modern Home Tour. Tickets are available now and include in-person and virtual tours of homes around the city.
Front Porch Fest at Resident Culture South End
Saturday, September 24, 12:00p
South End’s Front Porch Sundays are on the move and this weekend, they are getting weird with Resident Culture Brewing. Shop local pop-ups, taste special fall releases and partake in a number of funky family activities.
International Slam Festival at Knight Theater
Saturday, September 24, 12:00p – 2:00p
The Charlotte International Art Festival hosts one of the largest invitational poetry slams in the country this weekend in the Queen City. Audiences will not only be engaged through the power of poetry but also become the judge of which poet will away walk with the title of Poetry Champ!
South End Wine & Hops Festival
Saturday, September 24, 1:00p – 6:00p
Spend the day sipping wine with friends at the South End Wine & Hops Festival and enjoy unlimited tastings from lots of vineyards from all over the world, live music and food trucks.
Potters Market at the Mint
Saturday, September 24, 10:00a – 4:00p
Shop the pottery of 60+ North Carolina ceramic artists at Potters Market at the Mint. Come see high-quality ceramic work in one location, interact with the makers, and enjoy live music, pottery demos, raffle, concessions, and more. This outdoor event will take place in an open-air tent on the front lawn of Mint Museum Randolph.
10th Anniversary Celebration at Triple C Brewing
Saturday, September 24, 12:00p
Help Triple C Brewing celebrate a decade in business with a day of special beer releases, live music, guest food trucks, and good times!
Below is a schedule of bands slated to perform throughout the day:
Barcerado 12:30pm
Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars 3:00pm
Mojo Ruckus 5:30pm
Josh Daniel’s Grateful Band 8:00pm
‘Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, September 24, 2:00p – 8:00p
‘Tawba Walk is a multidimensional, eclectic art crawl, snaking through the heart of Cornelius, featuring dozens of local vendors, live street performances, shopping, amazing food and more – all showcasing the best of what Cornelius and the surrounding area has to offer.
Sunday:
Farm to Fork Picnic in the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Sunday, September 25, 4:00p – 7:00p
Gather your friends and family, a blanket and some garden chairs, and head to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for a one-of-a-kind picnic experience. Chefs will be teamed up with a farmer or an artisan to create small bites at action stations throughout the grounds so you can sip and nibble while enjoying the band or while strolling through the garden. Tickets are on-sale now.
No Filter Coffee Fest at Camp Norh End
Sunday, September 25, 10:00a – 3:00p
Kick off your Sunday with a caffeine rush by sampling unlimited coffees, roasted by some of the most celebrated coffee professionals in the southeast. Enjoy locally-made small bites, craft chocolate and specialty beverages to help stave off the caffeine jitters, then pop into a workshop to learn from the experts on brewing science, coffee chemistry, and more.
#BlackHistoryCLT: Brooklyn & Hyde Park
Sunday, September 25, 3:00p
Johnson C. Smith University archivist Brandon Lunsford offers an update on a massive project to document and map the vanished Black neighborhood of Brooklyn, demolished to build Charlotte’s Government Center. He’ll be joined by John Howard, planner for the City of Charlotte, who will share research on the elite African American neighborhood of Hyde Park off Beatties Ford Road, known for homes designed by architect Harvey Gantt. The event is free, but registration is required.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Anne Springs Close Greenway
Sunday, September 25, 2:00p – 4:00p
Pay tribute to Anne Springs Close at the Comporium Amphitheater with a concert featuring the internationally acclaimed Charlotte Symphony. Attendees are invited to bring canned or boxed food item to be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina or a gently used book to fill the little library located behind the Greenway Gateway. Admission is free, and the parking fee has been waived for this special event.
NEXT THURSDAY:
The Mother of All Baby Showers (MOABS)
Thursday, September 29, 6 pm
OUR FAVORITE EVENT FOR ALL THINGS PREGNANCY AND PARENTING IS ALMOST HERE. Use our special code SCOOP for a FREE ticket while supplies last. Register here.
We’re partnering up with The Mother of All Baby Showers (MOABS) at Discovery Place Science in Charlotte on Thursday, September 29 from 6:00pm-9pm and you don’t want to miss their adults-only night out for education and celebration. Featuring 30+ try before you buy products & services, hands-on q&a & demos, healthcare expertise from Atrium Health, mini spa treatments, tasty treats giveaways, and learning, laughing and leaving with confidence. It’s the perfect date night, girls’ night or night out for yourself!
FORK Cancer with F&B Social Club
Thursday, September 29, 6:00p
The inaugural FORK Cancer event is a Celebration of Life presented by Food & Beverage Social Club and Forever Oceans. Eight of Charlotte’s top Chef’s will come together to create a dinner experience to benefit cancer survivor support, education, research and funding in our community while honoring the legacy of those who have been affected by the disease. Tickets are on-sale now.
