Agenda Weekender: 18 things to do this weekend (January 22 – 24)

Beer, Basketball and BBQ at Good Bottle Co.: Watch the Hornets take on the Magic while enjoying delicious craft beer and free BBQ from “Q for a Cause” from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 1/22

Take advantage of Queen’s Feast, Charlotte’s Restaurant Week, which kicks off this weekend and runs through the end of the month. Friday, 1/22

Bourbon Barrel Aged Mecktoberfest release: OMB’s award winning beer has been barrel aged and they are releasing it at 11 a.m. It will only be available at OMB and will pour until it runs out. Saturday, 1/23

Experience

[CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER] Panthers Pride Rally at Romare Bearden Park: Join Panthers players, Sir Purr, the TopCats, PurrCussion and the Black and Blue Crew from noon to 2:30 p.m. Friday, 1/22

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Jerry Cook, Bobby Isaac, Terry Labonte, Bruton Smith and Curtis Turner will be inducted at the Charlotte Convention Center. Ticket information. Friday, 1/22

Date night painting class at Cajun Canvas: Bring a date, BYOB (and food) and paint a two panel painting of the Charlotte skyline. $45 per couple – register. Friday, 1/22

#DigitalCharlotte Community Impact Event: Connect with leaders and work to ensure everyone has affordable internet access from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Industry Coworking. Saturday, 1/23

Sunrise in So-Cal cooking class at Salud! Whole Foods: Learn how to make fish nachos, fruit and yogurt parfaits, huevos rancheros and more from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $60 – register. Saturday, 1/23.

Art & Orchids opening weekend reception at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden: Event will feature a tour of the exhibition and The Orchid Conservatory as well as a wine tasting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. $50 – tickets. Sunday, 1/24

The Arts

#cltArts Monthly Meetup: Get a behind-the-scenes look at Opera Carolina’s “Romeo & Juliet” at Belk Theater and watch their live dress rehearsal. Following the performance, enjoy drinks and a conversation with Maestro Jim Meena at Blue. Friday, 1/22 at 5:30 p.m.

The Importance of Being Earnest at Theatre Charlotte: Opening weekend of Oscar Wilde’s comedy which runs until February 7. Tickets. Friday, 1/22

Dance Theatre of Harlem: The world-renowned ballet company from Harlem performs their first ever Charlotte performance this weekend at the Knight Theater. Limited tickets remaining. Friday, 1/22 to Sunday, 1/24

Potted Sherlock: A play featuring all 60 Sherlock Holmes stories in 80 minutes. Performances run throughout the weekend at McGlohon Theater. Tickets. Friday, 1/22 to Sunday, 1/24

Indigo Girls at The Fillmore at 8 p.m. $27.50 – Tickets. Saturday, 1/23

Fitness

Charlotte Running Club’s Winter Classic 8k and 4k: Races will begin at McAlpine Creek Park at 2 p.m. and will benefit Partners for Parks. Register. Saturday, 1/23

Sports

Hockey: Charlotte Checkers vs the Chicago Wolves on Friday at 7 p.m. (tickets) and Saturday at 6 p.m. (tickets) at Bojangles’ Coliseum.

Basketball: Charlotte Hornets vs the New York Knicks at Time Warner Cable Arena on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets.

Football: Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals at 6:40 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium.

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