Agenda Weekender: 36 things to do including Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Hop Bar Challenge and Pints for Paws

Weekend Forecast

Friday: 79. Sunny. 10% chance of rain.
Saturday: 81. Partly cloudy. 10% chance of rain.
Sunday: 82. Mostly sunny. 10% chance of rain.

Friday, April 14

Experience

Spring Break at the NASCAR Hall of Fame: Guests are invited to explore science, technology and racing history with a special scavenger hunt. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $19.95. Details.

Silent Disco – Rave the Roof at Rooftop 210: General admission is sold out but VIP tickets include a T-shirt and glow sticks. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. VIP ticket: $24. Details.

Art & Entertainment

JAZZ ROOM at Stage Door Theater: Sasha Masakowski will sing JOBIM and the music of Brazil. Fri-Sat. $14-$16. Details.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Knight Theater: Referred to as, “The greatest musical of the last 25 years.” Fri-Sun. $25+. Details.

Opening Reception for Tell Me More Exhibition at McColl Center for Art + Innovation: Explore figuration, gender, and ethnicity, and how these ideas create fascination and opportunities to explore aspects of community. 6-9 p.m. Free. Details.

Mike Posner and The Legendary Mike Posner Band at The Underground: 8-11 p.m. $20. Details.

Whitewater Film Series: Valley Uprising at USNWC: 8-10 p.m. Free. Details.

Kids

Spring Fling & Easter Egg Hunt at Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch: Join the Easter tradition of egg hunting, playing games and hanging with bunnies. Fri-Sat: $5/child. Details.

Fitness

5th annual FreeMoreWest 5k on the Greenway at Yoga For Life + Uptown Cycles: Even if you don’t participate in the 5k, join for the post race festival with craft brews on site; benefitting Classroom Central. 4-7 p.m. $30-$35. Details.

Saturday, April 15

Food & Drink

Food Truck Saturday at Sycamore Brewing: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Details.

4th Annual Bunny Hop Bar Challenge at EpiCentre: Ten bars, ten tasks, one party t-shirt and a Sharpie to write it all down with; check off your tasks and get your friends to sign. 5 p.m. $15. Details.

Rooftop Launch & Fundraiser at Imperial: Enjoy craft cocktails while listening to live jazz music and supporting Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids. 6 p.m. Free. Details.

Experience

Carolina Classic & Performance Cars at RK Motors: Browse hundreds of classic and performance cars in their showroom with food, games, activities and raffles. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt at BLACKLION: Their eggs contain gift cards, coupons and prizes. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Details.

Pints for Paws at OMB: Expect raffles, dog contests, doggy kissing booth and adoptable dogs. 12-6 p.m. Free. Details.

ART Scavenger Hunt at Charlotte Art League: 2-7 p.m. $7. Details.

Down the Rabbit Hole – Pre-Easter Event at City Lights Rooftop: There will be an adult Easter egg hunt, in which 500 Easter eggs will be distributed throughout the evening; 5 winning eggs will be filled with grand prizes. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. Details.

Slay the Runway Model and Designer Competition at Kouture Lounge: Models and designers compete to show off their best work for a chance to win the grand prize. 5-9 p.m. $24. Details.

AfroPop! Charlotte Vol. 10: Afrobeats, Soca, Fashion & Vendors at Morehead Tavern: Afrobeats, AfroHouse, Soca, Afro-Latin House, DanceHall, Afro-Trap, paired with turntablism, live African drums and more. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $10. Details.

Learn Things

Backyard Habitat Expo: What’s living in your backyard? at The Carolina Raptor Center: Learn how to make your backyard a safer place for the nature that inhabits it. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $12. Details.

Art & Entertainment

Experimental Painting Workshop at McColl Center: Use acrylic paint, paint medium and various tools to create your own abstract painting. 1-3 p.m. $35. Details.

Waist Deep: The Opera Cut at Harvey B. Gantt Center: See a screening of the 2006 film then join African-American local artists and performers in a discussion. 1-3 p.m. $15. Details.

Dancing Through Latin America at McGlohon Theater: See dances from Latin America including the Caribbean, Central & South America, and Spain. 7 p.m. $10-$15. Details.

DSO: 20 years of celebrating The Grateful Dead Experience at The Fillmore: 8 p.m. $33. Details.

Kids

NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Easter Egg 400 at NASCAR Hall of Fame: Expect an egg hunt, entertainment, games, crafts, a movie and photos with the Easter Bunny. 8-11 a.m. $8+. Details.

Easter Egg Hunt at Historic Latta Plantation: By reservation only; for children ages one and up. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $8. Details.

Easter Cookie Decorating at Reid’s SouthPark + Myers Park: Decorate sugar cookies, and they’ll take care of the mess. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details.

Easter Hoppenings at Phillips Place: Expect the Easter Bunny, a balloon artist, face painting and a caricaturist. 1-3 p.m. Free. Details.

Easter Egg Hunt at Fourth Ward: Easter egg hunting in the park, a special appearance by the Easter Bunny, games and prizes. 2-4 p.m. Free. Details.

Fitness

Yoga at USNWC: Make sure to bring your own mat. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $5 parking. Details.

Sports

Charlotte Roller Derby Double Header at Grady Cole Center: Charlotte Roller Girls vs. Knoxville Hard Knox. 4:30-9 p.m. $12-$16. Details.

Sunday, April 16 – Happy Easter!

Experience

Easter Sunrise Service at Romare Bearden Park: Seven Charlotte churches host a citywide service; seating and free parking provided. 6:30-7:15 a.m. Free. Details.

Spend Easter Sunday at The Loft in Dilworth Church at Dilworth Church: Spend Easter in a casual environment with acoustic music, coffee and fellowship. 9 a.m. Free. Details.

Soul Sunday at Snug Harbor: A potluck dance party to celebrate all things soul; expect treats from Pepperbox Doughnuts. 2-5:30 p.m. Free. Details.

Kids

Easter Eggstravaganza at Carowinds: Get your photo taken with Eggward and Snoopy and take part in their activities, crafts and entertainment. Details.

Fitness

Namastay at Legion Brewing: 12-1 p.m. $7 (includes a pint). Details.

We’re excited for…

Tuck Fest at USNWC: A three-day festival that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle through competitions, exhibitions, demos and live music. $25-$150. April 21-23. 

Moo and Brew Fest ft. Blues Traveler at NC Music Factory: Moo & Brew will offer samplings from various breweries and tastes from local restaurants vying for the title of “Creative Loafing’s Best Burger.” 12:30-6 p.m. $20-$40. April 22.

Hippie Fest at Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch: This festival will feature hundreds of North Carolina artists and vendors, live entertainment, food trucks and groovy vibes. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. April 22.

7th Annual Spring Fest at OMB: Guest chef and Louisiana native Brett Harris will be boiling fresh crawdads flown in overnight direct from the bayous with jambalaya, boiled shrimp, red skin potatoes and corn on the cob; the Biergarten will be strewn with Mardi Gras beads ready-to-wear, while Cajun and Bluegrass music plays all day. Free. April 22-23.

See all the upcoming events here.

Cover photo via 4th Annual Bunny Hop Bar Challenge.