Weekday Planner: 11 things to do this after work this week, including the grand openings of Whole Foods, Sushi Guru and Bulla Gastrobar

84. 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms.

Grand opening of Bulla Gastrobar

4310 Sharon Road | 11 a.m. 

Why you should go: The restaurant, known for its modern take on Spanish tapas and creative cocktails, will make its debut in SouthPark. Know before you go: the menu includes 6 types of cured meat, 6 types of queso, sangria and a prix-fixe, 3-course brunch for $27. Stop in for lunch Monday through Friday, dinner nightly and brunch Saturday and Sunday.

North Carolina Fine Wines Dinner

Heirloom | 6-9 p.m. | $85 | Tickets

Why you should go: Each of Chef Clark Barlowe’s 6 courses has been paired with the best wine the state has to offer. Dishes include Jarrett Bay Oysters paired with the 2016 Surry Cellars Blue Ridge Bubbles, Merlot Cured Yellowfin Tuna paired with N/V Midnight Magdalena Vineyards Merlot and N.C. Style Wineberry Cheesecake paired with the 2016 JOLO Crimson Creek. Seating is limited.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12

86. 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms.

Grand opening of Sushi Guru Plaza Midwood

1217 The Plaza | 5 things to know

Why you should go: The sushi staple’s SouthPark location has a reputation as being one of the best in Charlotte, and they’re bringing the menu, which also includes poke, traditional meat dishes and skewers, to Plaza Midwood. Look for the 7 car lifts to make up for lack of parking and a cocktail program spearheaded by 26-year-old literal world-class bartender Michael Tubiera.

Crafty Hour: So Mini Tassels! Necklace

Petra’s | 8-10 p.m. | $18 | Tickets

Why you should go: Crowned Sparrow Co. is taking over Petra’s for a DIY session in which they’ll walk participants through creating a tassel necklace with a gold or silver chain. All materials included.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

88. Partly cloudy. 20% chance of rain.

Grand opening of Whole Foods Uptown

400 East Stonewall Street | 8 a.m. | Details

Why you should go: Uptown’s newest grocery store – and the one causing most of Charlotte to lose its mind – will include a coffee bar, wine and beer bar, sushi station and pizza bar in its 36,000-square-foot space. Get there early for free pastries and gift cards ($5-$50 for the first 500 in line), but stick around for demonstrations and samples.

Joe Biden: American Promise Tour

Belk Theater | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | $25-$325 | Tickets

Why you should go: See the former Vice President, who served under President Barack Obama, speak about his career, including key political moments, life-changing decisions, the loss of his son Beau and his best-selling memoir, Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose. 

THURSDAY, JUNE 14

89. Partly cloudy. 20% chance of rain.

Deacon Discussion Series: Young Entrepreneurship/Startup Panel

Wake Forest University Charlotte Center (200 North College Street) | 6:30-8:30 p.m | Register

Why you should go: This moderated panel discussion will include speakers from ecomdash, Honeyfi, 2U Laundry, The Daily Details and more, and will be followed by a networking session with beer, wine and refreshments.

Rescue to Runway

Vestique | 6:30 p.m. | $15-$35 | Tickets

Why you should go: This fashion show won’t showcase just this season’s hottest trends on the runway, but also adoptable dogs walking alongside the models in hopes of finding a furever home. Appetizers, cocktails and store discounts will be available. 

Smoke and Spice: Mediterranean Ingredients, Local Flavors

Stoke | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $75-$90 | Tickets

Why you should go: Yafo’s Shai Fargian has teamed up with Stoke’s Chris Coleman to create a 5-course meal, complete with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. A portion of proceeds benefit the Piedmont Culinary Guild.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

89. 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms.

Heroes Con

Charlotte Convention Center | 1 p.m. | $20-$50 | Tickets

Why you should go: The yearly weekend-long convention, founded by Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find owner Shelton Drum, draws professionals and exhibitors alike from all over the country to celebrate all things superheroes.

Science on the Rocks: Dinosaur World

Discovery Place Science | 5-9 p.m. | $10-$18 | Tickets

Why you should go: Channel your inner Alan and Ellie for this month’s Science on the Rocks, which includes digging for fossils, extracting DNA and getting up close and personal with a tyrannosaurus rex. Wear an inflatable T. rex costume for free admission. 21+ only.