It’s the perfect spring weekend to spend outdoors and lucky for us, there are plenty of happenings in the QC to fill our calendar! Don’t miss our favorites like Charlotte SHOUT!, Moo, Brew & ‘Que Music Fest, Maker’s Market, Charlotte StrEATs Tasting Tour, The Charlotte Fair, Kids Fest, and much more.
THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 11
Charlotte SHOUT!
March 29 – April 14
It’s the final weekend of Charlotte SHOUT! For a few more days, Charlotte SHOUT! will transform Uptown Charlotte into a creative playground for art, food, music, and ideas. Learn everything SHOUT! to do this weekend by clicking here, and be sure not to miss these final weekend events:
- Charlotte StrEATs Festival
- Cakeable Pop-Up
- Rock & Blues Night featuring Dana Fuchs
- Jazz Fest featuring Ghost-Note
- Charlotte Comedy Theater Improv Shows
- Cinema Under the Stars: Cruella
- Pirate Ship DJ Series
- Spiral – Sorceress of Flow
- SHOUT! Chic Designer’s Workshop Series
- Spray Jam Celebration Party
Neiman Marcus celebrates Spring with Two Preview Parties, and you’re invited.
RSVP to your stylist or client advisor or to Kelly_Fox@neimanmarcus.com
Spring Plant Sale at Wing Haven
April 11 – 13
Shop a wide variety of local favorite and unusual plants, Wing Haven legacy plants, trees and shrubs assisted by knowledgeable staff and volunteers. All proceeds benefit Wing Haven gardens, programs and educational outreach.
Sloan x Court1
Thursday, April 11, 10a – 4p
Need to get Master’s + Wells Fargo ready? Head to this epic event hosted by Sloan Boutique on Sharon Road.
THINGS TO DO THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 12
Climate Conversations: The Language of Trees Art Exhibition
Friday, April 12, 6 – 9p & Sunday, April 14, 1 – 5p
Climate Conversations: The Language of Trees is an interactive art exhibition featuring drawings, sketches, and paintings from Charlotte artist Wil Bosbyshell’s ongoing Trees series. The exhibition will feature over 35 artworks, including 15 large-scale drawings, sketches, paintings, and silk screens. Hanging banners amidst the drawings will mimic a walk in the forest among falling leaves, and viewers are invited to share their own memories or experiences with trees by hanging their stories on a community memory tree.
Moo, Brew & ‘Que Music Fest
April 12 – 14
Get your feel of BBQ, beer, burgers and music packed into one weekend at AvidXchange Music Factory Grounds. Taste over 50 beers while you listen to musical performances from artists like The Revivalists, Hippo Campus, and Flipturn.
The Masters Weekend at Brewers at 4001 Yancey
April 11 – 14
Join Brewers at 4001 Yancey to watch and celebrate The Masters all weekend long. There’ll be golf games and activities in their Beer Garden, specialty cocktails and slushies, and each round will have sound so that you can feel like you’re walking the grounds in Augusta, GA.
THINGS TO DO THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 13
Beer Mile Run
Saturday, April 13, 12 – 2p
Beer lovers, rejoice. If you love to run and also love sipping on an ice-cold beer, this run Mile Run is for you. This event includes a 12oz Sycamore beer at every 1/4 mile along the mile-long course on the rail trail. Register here.
Family First: The Standard Jazz Workshop at Harvey B. Gantt Center
Saturday, April 13, 12 – 2p
Discover the magic of jazz at ‘The Standard’ workshop, led by Master class instructor Harvey Cummings II. The class is intended for all ages and explores jazz through a live Q&A session and interactive musical demonstrations.
Charlotte StrEATs Tasting Tour
Saturday, April 13, 12 – 3p
Festival-goers will taste their way through Charlotte’s iconic neighborhoods enjoying tastes from 20 restaurants. These restaurants are all locally-owned and are chosen specifically because their food is some of the best in the city. Attendees will enjoy bites from each while sipping on craft cocktails and listening to live music. The event will take place at Gateway Village in the heart of Uptown. This year’s celebrity guest will be Chef Aarón Sánchez,an award-winning chef, TV personality, author and philanthropist. His television career spans over two decades starring on hit shows such as Food Network’s Chopped and the Emmy-nominated series Taco Trip.
Arts+ Spring Festival
Saturday, April 13, 1 – 4p
Celebrate Arts+ joining Plaza Midwood at its new location, Plaza Presbyterian Church. To introduce themselves to the neighborhood, they’ll be hosting a day filled with musical performances and interactive activities. All is welcome to attend this free event. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Dog Adoption Event with Forgotten Now Family
Saturday, April 13, 2 – 4p
Visit adoptable dogs from Sycamore Brewing’s charity partner, Forgotten, Now Family. This CLT rescue it women-owned and seeks to rescue dogs with emergency medical needs and place them in loving homes.
Maker’s Market at Sycamore Brewing
Saturday, April 13, 2 – 7p
Get ready to shop! Maker’s Market will be at Sycamore Brewing all afternoon showcasing local artisan’s handmade treasures, from jewelry to gourmet treats. Each purchase supports local talent and Charlotte’s maker scene.
Red Bull Dance Your Style Charlotte City Qualifier
Saturday, April13, 5p
Red Bull Dance Your Style returns to the Queen City where the best in all styles of dance can earn their invite to the event series’ National Final and Weekender in Atlanta. Winners from Tallahassee and Atlanta auditions will descend upon Charlotte to battle the best in the South and beyond for this 1 vs 1 competition celebrating culture, hip-hop, and the active lifestyle of the dance community.
THINGS TO DO THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 14
Charlotte Kids Fest
Sunday, April 14, 11a – 4p
This is a free festival with a variety of creative games, experiences, music and learning opportunities for all ages! This year the UNC Charlotte STEAM Innovation Expo (part of NC Science Fest) will add the educational and hands-on demonstrations of the STEAM Expo to the creative and innovative activities of Kids Fest.
Holi Color Festival
Sunday, April 14, 12 – 3p
Prepare to get colorful! Holi 2024 will be an unforgettable celebration filled with color, live music, Indian delicacies, face painting, a flash mob, shopping, dancing, and more.
The Charlotte Fair
April 11-21
Two weeks of fun-filled entertainment, delicious food, and thrilling rides that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With attractions for all ages, the Queen Charlotte Fair offers something for everyone. Early Bird tickets now on sale ~ Save $2 on all adult tickets and $1 on all kid tickets.
NEXT WEEK
5 Course Beer vs Wine Dinner
On April 15th (Tax Day), Reid’s Fine Foods Myers Park will host a 5-course Beer vs Wine Dinner. Attendees are invited to indulge in an evening of friendly competition between wine and beer, exploring which pairs best with the Chef’s selections. Guests will have the opportunity to vote on their preferred pairing for each dish, adding an element of excitement to the event. Limited seating is available, and two lucky guests will depart with a surprise gift. Additionally, attendees can enjoy a 15% discount on case purchases of wine or beer and a 10% discount on half cases.
Charlotte Wine & Food Week Presented by Truist
April 16 – 21
In its 36ᵗʰ year of fundraising, Charlotte Wine + Food Week features a week-long Online Charity Auction and a series of restaurant vintner dinners including its signature walk-around Grand Tasting on featuring 100+ carefully selected wines, tastings from Charlotte-area restaurants, and live music. Proceeds for the 2024 event benefit four local children’s charities; A Child’s Place – a program of Thompson Child & Family Focus, Augustine Literacy Project, GenOne, and The Learning Collaborative.
Beck Aesthetic Surgery Grand Opening
April 19, 7 – 9p
Join Beck Aesthetic Surgery for an evening full of celebration of their state-of-the-art office in Rea Farms! Enjoy complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres as you tour their beautiful Beck Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Surface MedSpa and Waverly Surgery Center. Meet with the providers and indulge in EVENT ONLY pricing on skincare + treatments! *Please RSVP HERE by the 15th*
