Agenda Weekender: 27 things to do including Banana Bar Crawl, Presidents’ Day PJ Party and Sycamore’s First Brunch

Weekend Forecast

Friday: 69. Sunny. 10% chance of rain.
Saturday: 67. Cloudy. 20% chance of rain.
Sunday: 75. Sunny. 10% chance of rain.

Friday, February 17

Experience

Science on the Rocks: 80s Prom at Discovery Place: Tease your bangs and peg your pants for Charlotte’s raddest blast-from-the-past party. 5-9 p.m. $10-$17. Details.

Art & Entertainment

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana presents Fiesta Flamenca at Booth Playhouse: America’s premier Spanish dance company dedicated to the belief that the universal spirit of flamenco has the power to build bridges between cultures. Fri-Sat. $20+. Details.

Jazz Room at Stage Door Theater: This show will feature jazz classics performed by a collection of the Charlotte region’s top jazz trumpeters. Fri-Sat. $14-$16. Details.

Best Picture Film Festival at Cinebarre Arboretum and Regal Park Terrace: Binge watch all the nominees ahead of the Oscars. Fri-Feb 26. $35. Details.

Bechtler By Night – Travel Abroad at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Expect a passport scavenger hunt, Bechtler BINGO, raffle prize drawing and complimentary light bites. 5-9 p.m. Free. Details.

Comedy & Cuisine at The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture: The evening will include a comedy performance then a live cooking demonstration. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $25-$50. Details.

Saturday, February 11

Food & Drink

First Brunch of 2017 at Sycamore Brewing: Enjoy beer-mosas, mimosas, craft beer and wine, plus a menu by Gyro Twins Truck. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Details.

American Pinot Noir Tasting at Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar: 12-1:30 p.m. $25. Details.

Charlotte’s 5th Annual Banana Bar Crawl in Uptown: Tickets include a banana suit, admission to 8 Uptown bars, and $3 beer and $5 shot specials. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. $20-$30. Details.

One Year Anniversary Party at The Broken Spoke: Expect live music, drink and food specials, live jazz music and 20’s style cocktails. 6 p.m.-12 a.m. $5. Details.

Intimacy with Wine and Chocolate at The Secret Chocolatier: Join this small group setting for a pairing of specialty wines and plated chocolate desserts. 7-8:30 p.m. $30. Details.

Experience

World War Two Living History Event (The Battle of the Bulge) at Historic Latta Plantation: The plantation will be transformed into Belgium (late 44-early 45) with Allied vs. Axis patrol demos, camp life, weapons demos and field hospitals. Sat-Sun. $9. Details.

Must Love Dogs Singles Pawty at Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Charlotte: Expect ice breakers, drink specials and Roaming Fork Food Truck. 2-6 p.m. Free. Details.

Casino Night at Flight: Drink, eat and party for the Make A Wish Foundation; expect blackjack, craps and giveaways. 7-10 p.m. $15 (includes 2 drink tickets + appetizers). Details.

Learn Things

UNC Charlotte Belk College Master’s Programs Preview Days at UNC Charlotte Center City: Get an inside look at UNC Charlotte’s MBA, Master of Accountancy, M.S. in Economics and Mathematical Finance master’s programs located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. 9 a.m. Free. Details.

Community Pie Social at McColl Center: A time for neighborly fellowship and dialogue about topical issues that impact people’s daily lives. 5-7 p.m. Free. Details.

Art & Entertainment

Show Opening + Jewelry Pop Up at New Gallery of Modern Art: Check out NGMA’s new show featuring artists like Jean Michel-Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, then stop by Piet Jac Designs’ pop up shop; expect wine and mimosas. 1-6 p.m. Free. Details.

Back Alley Film Series at C3 Lab: Expect popcorn, candy, local craft beer and prizes. 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Free with membership. Details.

Charlotte Symphony presents Bach Cantatas at Myers Park United Methodist Church: 7:30 p.m. $20. Details.

Sunday, February 12

Food & Drink

Presidents’ Day Weekend PJ Party at Birdsong Brewing: Drink beer and have brunch in your comfy clothes; there’ll be a special prize for the person with the best PJs. 12 -8 p.m. Free. Details.

Dads + Bags + Brews hosted by Baby+Co at Birdsong Brewing: New or expecting dads can hangout and enjoy craft brews, corn hole and father camaraderie; babies and children welcome. 2-4 p.m. Free. Details.

Experience

16th Annual Charlotte Bartender’s Ball at Rooftop 210 & Suite: Expect six DJs, dancing and performers. 7 p.m.-12 a.m. $70+. Details.

Art & Entertainment

Watercolor Wind-Down at Blue Blaze Brewing: You’ll learn how to apply and control the paint, create textures with washes, and walk out with multiple small pieces or a larger piece. 1-3 p.m. $15. Details.

Bechtler Ensemble plays Chamber of Love VIII at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Musicians include guitarists Mary Ackerman and Bob Teixeira, and cellist Tanja Bechtler. 6 p.m. $12. Details.

Kids

Sunday Fun Day – Into the Wild at Mint Museum Uptown: Meet critters and educators from the North Carolina Zoo, craft a wild animal puppet, design a nature pattern and go on a scavenger hunt in the museum galleries. 1-4 p.m. $6. Details.

Fitness

Work For Your Beer Presents Sip & Sweat at Lenny Boy Brewing Co: Bring a mat, water bottle and towel for this body weight only workout. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $5. Details.

We’re excited for…

Cookie Inspired Beer + Cookie Flight at NoDa Brewing: Each flight will be paired with the cookie inspiration and $1 donated to the Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council. 4-9 p.m. February 21.

Biohacking for Peak Performance at Skookum: Join Dr. Jeffrey Galvin will cover a range of topics with a specific focus on maximizing individual performance. 12 p.m. Free. February 24.

6th Annual Charlotte Mardi Gras – Parade of Beads Celebration at Rooftop 210: The Epicentre will be transformed into the New Orleans French Quarter with decorations, street performers and a Mardi Gras parade. 7-11 p.m. $20. February 28.

See all the upcoming events here.

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