Agenda Weekender: 20 things to do this weekend (February 19 – 21)

Science on the Rocks: Fire & Ice at Discovery Place: An evening of adult-only fun including fiery science demonstrations, liquid nitrogen ice cream, spicy food challenge and more. Tickets. Friday, 2/19  

Trashy: A Story Slam at Atherton Market: Share your own trashy story from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $5 entry or bring a bag of compostable materials and get in free. Friday, 2/19

LEGO KidsFest at the Charlotte Convention Center. Friday, 2/19 – Sunday, 2/21

Human Rights Campaign NC Weekend: The weekend kicks off Friday evening at the Westin at 7 p.m. (free) and concludes Saturday evening with the NRC North Carolina Gala at the Charlotte Convention Center (tickets). Friday, 2/19 – Saturday, 2/20

Breakfast at Sycamore Brewing: Mimosas, beer-mimosas, full tap line-up from Sycamore and breakfast from Roots Farm Food from 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday, 2/20

Sushi cooking class at Upstream: Learn keys to the classic art of sushi making at Upstream from 10 a.m. to noon. $50 – call 704-556-7730 to reserve a spot. Saturday, 2/20

4th Annual Banana Bar Crawl: Dress in a banana suit, check in at Whisky River at 5 p.m. and make your way to all eight participating bars. $20 in advance or $25 day of includes no covers and drink specials. Saturday, 2/20

Bulldog Beauty Pageant: Head to Lucky Dog Bark & Brew in Cornelius and see which dog takes home the prize for Best Butt Wiggle, Best Smile and Most Handsome. $10 entry donation to Bullies 2 the Rescue. Saturday, 2/20 at 7 p.m.

15th Annual Charlotte Bartender’s Ball: DJ, dancing, live entertainment, food and more beginning at 7 p.m. at Rooftop 210. $70 and up – tickets. Saturday, 2/20

Demystifying the College Admissions Process at the Levine Jewish Community Center: Hear from high school and collegiate professionals about the ins and outs of college admissions from 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Sunday, 2/21

The Arts

Tim Sheaffer art opening at Birdsong Brewing: Meet the artist, view his works, listen to live music and enjoy finger food from Queen City Q while you sip on a Higher Ground IPA. Friday, 2/19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Charlotte Symphony’s Gershwin and Copland: Catch the open rehearsal on Friday at 10 a.m. ($18.51 – tickets) or the final evening performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (tickets). Friday, 2/19 – Saturday, 2/20

The Hits Deep Tour at Time Warner Cable Arena: TOBYMAC and K-LOVE/AIR1 present this multi-artist tour featuring performances by Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, Building 429, Capital Kings, Finding Favour and Hollyn starting at 7 p.m. Tickets. Saturday, 2/20

The Bad Daddies 15th Banniversary at the Grady Cole Center: This old-school rock show will benefit Cookies for Kid’s Cancer and Community School of the Arts. Show starts at 7 p.m. $25 – tickets.  Saturday, 2/20

The Beach Boys at Ovens Auditorium at 8 p.m. $55+ – tickets. Saturday, 2/20

YANNI’s World Tour at Belk Theater: Performance features audience favorites from throughout his career beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets. Sunday, 2/21

Fitness and health

Pure Barre SouthPark Grand Opening: Food, drinks, raffles, class deal and more beginning at 6 p.m. RSVP via Facebook. Friday, 2/19

Charlotte 10 miler and 4 mile run: Run through south Charlotte’s McMullen Greenway beginning at 7:30 a.m. Race benefits Let Me Run and Girls on the Run. Register. Saturday, 2/20

Weekend of workshops with Carson Calhoun at the new Charlotte Yoga South End: $40 per workshop – full list here. Friday, 2/19 – Sunday, 2/21

Novant Health Heart Day at Discovery Place: Visit the Body Worlds exhibit and participate in heart pumping activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 2/20

Cover photo via LEGO KidsFest