Agenda Weekender: 85+ things to do this weekend, including OMB’s 9th anniversary party, 4.5ish Funk Fest at Unknown Brewing and opening day at Carowinds

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Weekend Forecast

Friday: 59. Mostly sunny. 0% chance of rain.
Saturday: 49. 50% chance of afternoon showers.
Sunday: 50. 60% chance of morning showers.

Friday, March 23

Food & Drink

Free Coffee Friday at Not Just Coffee: Join the Good Day Charlotte team for free coffee. 7-9 a.m. Free. Details.

6th Anniversary Party at Salud Beer Shop: Enjoy Farmhouse BBQ while you celebrate with special kegs, a champagne toast and more. 6 p.m. Free. Details.

Craft Night Out at NoDa Brewing Company: Try four Girl Scout Cookie-inspired beers. 6-9 p.m. $6. Details.

Mix ‘N Mingle at Grape&Agave: This cocktail event comes complete with a custom pasta bar. 7 p.m. $20. Details.

Cookie & Cider Pairing at Red Clay Ciderworks: Cider expert Jay Bradish will team up with baking scientist Monica Nye to walk you through four different pairings. 7-8:30 p.m. $20. Details.

Frank Family Wine Dinner at The Palm: Enjoy menu highlights such as filet mignon, lobster corn fritters and chocolate mousse, all specially paired with wines from Frank Family Vineyards. 7-10 p.m. $125. Details.

Experience

HackathonCLT mmxviii at Discovery Place Science: Hosted by Tresata and Harris Teeter, Charlotte’s biggest geek fest is back for the 6th year. With $20,000 in cash and prizes at stake, this team-based competition brings together developers, designers, analysts and others to test their skills in a fast-paced overnight coding challenge which aims to solve a business problem for a local non-profit using big data and mobile technology. Starts on Friday at 5 p.m. and runs through Saturday. Free. Details.

Connor Crazies Gala at Charlotte Marriott City Center: Indulge in a night of dinner and dancing to celebrate the life of Connor Mason Jones, who battled cancer and Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, and support the Levine Children’s Hospital at the same time. Tickets include dinner, drinks, dancing and a silent and live auction. 6-11 p.m. $125. Details.

One Year Anniversary at CLT Find: To celebrate, they’ll have cake and sparkling wine, swag bags, food tastings and more. 6-9 p.m. Free, but a $25 donation gets you a VIP ticket that includes special amenities. Details.

Harry Potter Trivia Night at StrikeCity: Put your knowledge of the wizarding world’s spells and magic to the test for prizes and giveaways. 8 p.m. Free. Details.

Learn Things

Discover McDowell at McDowell Nature Preserve: Venture on or off-trail with a team of McDowell Naturalists to learn about the grounds. Ages 18+, registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Details.

Symposium on Equity, Economic Mobility + the Built Environment at City.Building.Lab: This symposium will include break-out sessions on topics that include Creating Cities By and For Millennials, Equity and the North End Smart District and more. Keynote speaker Majora Carter will also discuss her work as an urban revitalization strategist in the South Bronx. 1-7:30 p.m. Free. Details.

Arts & Entertainment

Asian Film Festival at UNC Charlotte: Screenings will include full-length feature films, shorts and documentaries that provide a window on various facets of Asian society, culture and history. Friday (6-8:30 p.m.), Saturday (12-5 p.m.) and Sunday (12-3:30 p.m.). Free. Details.

Exhibition Opening at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Experience Wrestling the Angel, which examines how religion and sacred art appears in work made avant-garde artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Included in admission. Details.

Spring Concert Series Kick-off at The Music Yard: Charlotte’s newest live music venue, located at Southbound, will kick off its season with a free concert featuring Ancient Cities, Leisure McCorkle and plenty of tacos and drinks. RSVP in advance. 6-11 p.m. Free. Details.

Haydini Live at Stage Door Theater: See the Charlotte-based magician who specializes in the art of illusion live. 8-9:30 p.m. $18-$25. Details.

Do Good

Empty Bowls at Richardson Ballroom at the Charlotte Convention Center: Experience pottery demonstrations, a silent auction and more at this lunchtime event. Tickets include lunch, a handmade bowl and a coupon book, and proceeds benefit Food Lion Feeds and the CRVA. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $65. Details.

Kids

Crayola Bunny Visit at Hallmark Gold Crown: Kids will take pictures with the Easter bunny, visit with a balloon artist and enter a coloring contest. Friday (5 p.m.) and Saturday (2 p.m.). Free. Details.

Sports

March Madness Viewing at Caswell Station: Catch every game on 21 screens while you enjoy food and drink specials, including $3 Blue Moon and a $20 appetizer platter. 12 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. Details.

Saturday, March 24

Food & Drink

Soft Opening Event at Famous Toastery Uptown: Be one of the first to see the new Uptown location. All sales will be donated to Classroom Central. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $10+. Details.

Tour de Charlotte 2018 at The Barrel Room at Triple C: Ride as a group on a 30-ish-mile “Party Pace” route around the city, stopping at 5 “Stages” for a mini race along the way. Last day for registration is today (Thursday). 8 a.m.-9 p.m. $35. Details.

Breakfast Desserts Festival at Camp North End Drive: Get your fill of breakfast-inspired desserts (like red velvet chicken and waffles and Cinnamon Toast Crunch kettlecorn) from local bakeries and food trucks. First 50 attendees will receive a cereal marshmallow and a mini shot (21+ only) and the first 200 will receive a surprise egg with prizes inside. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Details.

Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event at Lenny Boy Brewing Co.: Shop gluten-free vendors that also address some of the most common allergies. Admission includes product samples, lectures, demos and a gift bag. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. Details.

9th Anniversary at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery: Celebrate the brewery’s 9th birthday with the release of Anniversary Alt, live music and more. Kid and dog friendly. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. Details.

Mastering Clear Spirit Cocktails: Brunch Cocktail Class at Nest Restaurant and Lounge: Get 2 hours of hands-on education on how to create 3 full-sized cocktails, plus light brunch bites for each. 12-2 p.m. $65. Details.

Beauty Brains and Business Brunch at Museum Tower Uptown: Expect free brunch, a mimosa bar, vendors and more, all while you mix and mingle with some of the state’s top female entrepreneurs. 12-4 p.m. $60. Details.

2nd Anniversary Block Party at Abari Game Bar: Listen to over a dozen live music acts, enjoy food from Casa, Rocky Top Barbecue and The Dumpling Lady and shop local vendors. Proceeds will benefit Rescuedme Animal Rescue. 12 p.m.-12 a.m. $5. Details.

Grand Opening and Can Release at Wooden Robot Brewery: See the new gastropub and get your hands on two of their flagship beers – in cans for the first time. 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Free. Details.

The 4.5ish Funk Fest Anniversary Celebration & Renovation Unveiling at The Unknown Brewing Company: Come for the unveiling of the brand new taproom and rooftop bar (with a serious skyline view), stay for a glass of 4.5ish, a sour ale aged in oak with green figs. 1-10 p.m. Free. Details.

2nd Annual Charlotte Wing Fest at Rooftop 210: DetailsTry and vote for the city’s best wings. Tickets include wings, beer samples and a cash bar. 2-6 p.m. $20-$35. .

Glory Days Apparel 2 Year Anniversary at Hoppin’: Your favorite t-shirt company is teaming up with your favorite self-serve bar to celebrate, and will have 3 exclusive Hoppin’ shirts available. Wear your Glory Days Apparel to the event or buy some new gear there to get 10% off your tab. 2-7 p.m. Free. Details.

Experience

Opening Day 2018 at Carowinds: The theme park is back. Gold or Platinum pass holders get early access. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $45+. Details.

Adoption and Easter Photos Event at Pet Supermarket: Both Animal Care and Control and Maggie Lou’s Rescue will be on-site with adoptable dogs, plus a bunny mascot for pet photos. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Details.

Pugfest 2018 at Continental Boarding: Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue will be on-site with a pug pageant, food trucks, raffle auction, vendors and more. Kids and pugs welcome. 12-5 p.m. Free. Details.

An Unfortunate Event at 2nd & Charles: Solve out-of-the-box puzzles with inventions you design on the spot at this A Series of Unfortunate Events-inspired session. 2-4 p.m. Free. Details.

Easter Bunny Pics at Sycamore Brewing: Get your furry friends all decked out in the season’s finest for a picture with the Easter bunny. 3-6 p.m. Donation-based. Details.

Learn Things

Organic Gardening 101 at Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve: Learn to grow what you eat yourself, no matter how much space you have. All participants will go home with a starter kit to grow their own salsa. Registration required. 10-11 a.m. $4. Details.

Babywearing Basics at Baby+Co: Get the lowdown on how to stay comfortable and safe when using babywearing gear. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Details.

Home Buyers Workshop: Learn about important homeownership topics related to the buying process, mortgage loans, budgeting and more. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $10. Details.

Cyanotype Workshop at Covet Atelier: Use the sun to print on fabric and paper by making cyanotypes. Ticket includes one-on-one instruction, all materials and snacks. 1-3 p.m. $40. Details.

Website Building Class 101 for Beginners at Advent Coworking: Learn to create pages, integrate social media, manage your domain and more. 1-5 p.m. $50. Details.

overcomeHER MixHER at Recess Charlotte: Meet other driven women in the Charlotte area and connect on personal and professional levels while you hang out at food trucks, play games and more. 6-8 p.m. $13 in advance. Details.

Arts & Entertainment

Eastern European Art Show at Kanvas Gallery: They’ll have art workshops for children in the morning before an art sale and exhibition and art and wine classes in the evening. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $5-$10. Details.

Peter Pan Jr. at Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square: Acting Out Studio of Charlotte will be showcasing its talented children and teen actors in this beloved classic. 2-4:30 p.m. $15. Details.

Movie Night at Coco and the Director: Take in a screening of Avatar. 7 p.m. Free.

Funny Final Four – Queen City Improv Room at Stage Door Theater: In this unique competition, players from 4 teams are mixed up into 4 new teams by the audience to “compete” in short form improv games. 8 p.m. $10. Details.

Shopping

Mountain Khakis Annual Warehouse Sale Event at U.S. National Whitewater Center: Time to stock up at the one-day-only Mountain Khakis Warehouse sale. Bring your own bag for an additional discount plus chances to win MK swag. Cash and credit only (no checks). No returns, exchanges or refunds. First come first served. Sale prices may vary. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Details.

Plaza Plant Sale 2018 at Plaza Presbyterian Weekday School: Shop everything your garden could possibly need. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Details.

Carolina Makers at Not Just Coffee Packard Place: Shop decor, pottery, beauty products and more while you enjoy a cup of NJC’s famous coffee. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details.

Yesterdays Sermon Pop-Up at Music Factory: Shop the brand and meet other likeminded tastemakers, artists, creatives, stylists, photographers, videographers and bloggers. 6-10 p.m. Free. Details.

Do Good

Support Inclusion Saturday Presented by Monarch Mental Health Services throughout North Carolina: Support businesses who promote inclusion opportunities and discover organizations in the Charlotte area. All day. Free. Details.

The Big Spring Clean throughout Charlotte: Spend a few hours working with other volunteers to collect trash out of the area’s streams and lakes. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Details.

Sixth Annual Spa Day for a Cause at Southeastern Institute of Massage Therapy: Choose between a massage, foot or hand treatment before moving on to aromatherapy sessions, vendors and more. Proceeds benefit Trusted Parents. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $75. Details.

March For Our Lives Charlotte at First Ward Park: Join the 3,900+ others passionate about gun control in this march led by students across the country. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Details.

Guys & Dolls Auction Gala with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Hilton Charlotte Center City: Funds are raised in honor of local children battling CF and used to create packages to be auctioned off. Prizes regularly include vacations, shopping sprees and more. Your ticket includes an open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Black tie optional. 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. $150. Details.

Kids

Peter Cottontail’s Garden Adventure at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden: Celebrate spring with Peter Cottontail and his rabbit friends with family activities and crafts, live entertainment, story time with Mrs. Rabbit, horse-drawn carriage rides, lunch from food trucks and more. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free for Garden Members (or $6.95-$12.95 for general admission). Details.

Easter at the Library at Billy Graham Library: Experience a resurrection quest, story time on the patio, a tie-dye station and more. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. Details.

Easter Egg Hunt at Historic Rosedale Plantation: Explore the gardens while on the hunt for easter eggs filled with treats and facts. Reservations required. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $10. Details.

Easter at Quail Corners Shopping Center: They’ll have egg hunts, contests, a DJ, games for kids and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details.

Children’s Film Festival at The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture: Though the feature films are sold out, families can still enjoy activities and other films. 1 p.m. $5 for adults, $3 for children. Details.

Easter Celebration Party at Ballantyne Village: Kids will visit with the Easter Bunny, play in a bouncy house, get their faces painted and more. 1-3 p.m. Free. Details.

Easter Hoppenings at Phillips Place: They’ll have a visit from the Easter Bunny, crafts, a caricaturist and more. 1-3 p.m. Free. Details.

Garden in a Jar – Parent + Child Class at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens: Spend an afternoon with your child learning to make your own woodland-style terrarium for your home. 2-4 p.m. $30. Details.

Fitness

Charlotte Fight For Air Climb at The VUE: This vertical race sees participants climb 883 steps to the top of The VUE to raise money to help fight lung disease. 7-11 a.m. Donation-based. Details.

Brain Tumor Race at Romare Bearden Park: Raise awareness and resources to fund critical brain tumor-specific programs. Registration includes a t-shirt and a chance to run for prizes. 8 a.m. $35. Details.

Elizabeth 8k Road Race at Hawthorne Recreation Center, Independence Park: The race is back for its 32nd year with a new, USATF-certified course and a 1.5-mile fun run. Proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Community Association and TreesCharlotte. 8-10 a.m. $12-$37. Details.

The New South Trail Marathon & Half Marathon at the U.S. National Whitewater Center: This lap-style race (two laps for a full marathon, one for half) will take runners through the Center’s trail system along the Catawba River. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. $60-$80. Details.

3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome at Blakeney Professional Drive: In honor of the extra chromosome that those with Down Syndrome have, official times will be recorded at the 5K finish line before runners dash an extra 0.11 miles to finish at 3.21 miles. 8:30-10:30 a.m. $25+ in advance. Details.

Know Your Craft 5k at Triple C Brewing Company: Run through south Charlotte (dogs welcome) and cool down afterward at the brewery. Proceeds benefit Project2Heal. 9 a.m. $30. Details.

Blue Star Blitz at Anne Springs Close Greenway: This outdoor recreation festival features 5k/10k trail races, short track mountain bike racing, live music from Diamonds & Whiskey and Chunky Daddy, as well as the Blitz Biergarten. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $25-$45. Details.

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer 5K and Bake Sale at the corner of Hardwick and Chillingworth roads: Earn the bake sale cookies you’ll treat yourself to with a quick 5K. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $15-$30. Details.

Spring Stroll for Epilepsy at UNC Charlotte Irwin Belk Track: Raise awareness and money in support of the vital resources needed by those in our area facing the daily challenges of living with Epilepsy. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $10. Details.

Athletic Stretch Yoga at OrthoCarolina Wellness Center: This all-levels class is designed to stretch, restore and mobilize athletes’ bodies through gaining flexibility and mobility to decrease the chance of injury. BYO mat. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 1st class is free, $10 after. Details.

Burn 30 & Beer at Three Spirits Brewery: South Charlotte CrossFit will lead a 30-minute workout to be followed by plenty of beer at the brewery’s first-ever fitness event. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $10. Details.

Sports

15th Annual Weekend Warrior Charity Flag Football Tournament at Bank of America Stadium: This two-day, non-contact flag football tournament features four skill divisions: Weekend Warrior, Couch Potato, 35 & Over and Co-Ed. 21+. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $360 per team. Details.

Sunday, March 25

Food & Drink

Food and Beverage Symposium at Johnson & Wales University: Learn about everything from growing your business and securing investors to farming diversification. Tickets include breakfast, lunch and a reception. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $75. Details.

Brunch and Brews at Legion Brewing: Snag a Southwest Breakfast Burrito, lox bagel, mixed berry parfait and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details.

Entrepreneurial Networking Brunch at Secret Society Cigar Bar & Lounge: Meet the executive board of Black Wall Street and learn about accessing capital, real estate investments, healthcare and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Details.

Roo & Brew at Resident Culture Brewing Company: Join the Greyhound Friends of NC – Charlotte Satellite for a day of raffles and fun. 2-5 p.m. Free. Details.

Ales and Tails Brew Tour at The Broken Spoke: Hang out with The Urban Feed Store and the North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue while you shop, spend a few minutes in a puppy cuddling booth and more. 3-7 p.m. Free. Details.

Learn Things

Creative Photography Workshop at Camp North End: Hone your creative skills with local photographer Carey King in this all-levels class, including those using cellphones. 2-4 p.m. $35-$60. Details.

Arts & Entertainment

Alcohol Ink Mini Workshop at Blue Blaze Brewing: You’ll receive a crash course in the materials before you begin creating your own practice tile and one of a kind trinket/jewelry dish. 1-3 p.m. $20. Details.

Kids

Spring Egg Hunt at Baby+Co: The whole family can hunt for eggs, then decorate their own and listen to a festive story. Refreshments provided. 2-4 p.m. Free. Details.

Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour! at Belk Theater: Sing along with your kids’ favorite characters, play games and dance the day away. 4-5 p.m. $25+. Details.

Fitness

Run of the Month at Flying Biscuit Cafe: Join Charlotte Running Club and choose between a 3 or 6 mile run, then enjoy a discounted breakfast. 7-11 a.m. Free. Details.

NoDa Hop Yoga at NoDa Brewing Company: Take a restorative yoga class and stick around for a post-practice beer. 10:45-11:45 a.m. $5. Details.

Muffins & Mimosas Fundraiser Bootcamp at Functional Fit Charlotte: Get in a 60-minute bootcamp class and stick around for muffins and mimosas. Proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. $25. Details.

Sunday Serenity Yoga at Blue Blaze Brewing: Get an hour-long session and a beer after. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $8. Details.

Namastay at Legion Yoga: Fit in an hour of practice suitable for all levels, and enjoy a pint on the house afterward. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $7. Details.

Flow-Lab at Coco and the Director: Enjoy an all-levels yoga flow. BYO mat. 2-3:45 p.m. Free, but RSVP. Details.

We’re excited for…

Beer Me Brew Fest 2018 at 1441 South Tryon Street: Celebrate National Beer Day with samples of local and regional craft beers, plus local entertainment and vendors. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. April 7.

Green Tie Gala: Triple Crown at Hilton Charlotte Center City: Experience the charm and elegance of the Kentucky Derby in Uptown Charlotte, with live entertainment, dancing, an auction, cocktail hour, plated dinner and more. April 20.

Wine @ The Market at Atherton Market: Enjoy food, wine, a silent auction and more while you raise money for Florence Crittenton Services. April 28.

See all the upcoming events here.