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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
89. 10% chance of rain.
Food & Drink
Beer Release at NoDa Brewing Company: They’re releasing the Sticky When Wet IPA, which is brewed the day after the hops are harvested to make it bitter. You can expect it to be bright and full of peach and grapefruit flavors. 2-10 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Cider Release at Red Clay Ciderworks: This month’s small batch is Hopped Peach and Wraps Around the World food truck will be on site. 3-11 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Cousins Maine Lobster at Birdsong Brewing Co.: They’ll be serving up their famous Maine lobster all night. 4:30-9 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Friday Nights at Camp North End: Unwind in the Boileryard with food, music and more. Dog- and kid-friendly. 5 p.m. Free. Details.
Black Food Truck Friday at The Nappy Chef: Get your fill of seafood, soul-food and dessert. Local merchants will be selling beauty products, clothing and more. 6-11 p.m. Free. Details.
10th Annual Oyster Bash at Upstream Seafood: This all-you-can-eat party will include oysters from artisanal oyster farmers around the world, paired with interesting wines and sparklers. Bonus: There’s a raffle benefitting Share Our Strengths No Kid Hungry. 6:30-9 p.m. $125. Details.
Arts & Entertainment
Jazz at the Bechtler at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Listen to the four-time Grammy-nominated guitarist, Russel Malone, perform. 6 & 8:15 p.m. $16. Details.
Scene@Levine: CLT Neighborhoods at Levine Museum of the New South: Enjoy light bites and a unlimited libations (hello, open bar) while jamming to DJ Fannie Mae, checking out some live paintings and learning more about what makes Charlotte so unique. 7-10 p.m. $10. Details.
Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker at PNC Music Pavillion: Put on your boots (yee-haw) and head to PNC to see the country group perform live with Darius Rucker for their Summer Plays on Tour. 7 p.m. $26+. Details.
Charlotte Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: See legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson perform the four most iconic notes ever written in this Fourth Piano Concerto. 7:30 p.m. $19-$99. Details.
Playing for Others’ Night of Gratitude at Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: They’ll be honoring 10 Charlotte change-makers, and teens in the program will perform poems and songs that were inspired by the honorees’ work in the community. 8-9:30 p.m. $22. Details.
Whitewater Film Series at USNWC: They’re featuring Mountainfilm on Tour, a collection of films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colo. 8 p.m. Free, parking is $6. Details.
Experience
Annual Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch: Pack a picnic, pick a pumpkin and indulge in all things fall. You can take a self-guided farm tour, go on a hayride and more. 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free. Details.
The GLOW: A Jack o Lantern Experience at Charlotte Motor Speedway: The track will be decked out with thousands of jack o’lanterns – you can expect thousands of carvings and displays, craftspeople ready to show off their techniques and fall-themed concessions. 7:30-10 p.m. $17+. Details.
Meet-and-Greet with Hornets’ Tony Parker at Hornets Fan Shop: Join Tissot for a public meet-and-greet with 4-Time NBA Champion, All-Star and newest Charlotte Hornets player Tony Parker. Tissot will donate 10 percent of its sales to local recovery efforts for Hurricane Florence, and a qualifying purchase could score you a 15-minute on-court coaching experience with Parker. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Details.
Fireball Friday at Tavern on the Tracks: Join South End Social for drink specials including $3 Fireball shots and a special appearance and giveaway from the Fireball Ladies. 8-11 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Karaoke Game Night at Recess Charlotte: Join Black Singles in CLT for a night of karaoke and dancing. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free with RSVP. Details.
FYI: Crown Station 1 Year – Doc Martin at Crown Station: Help them celebrate one year in their new home with Doc Martin (Sublevel) performing an extended set. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Details.
Learn Things
CreativeMornings Featuring Page Fehling & Jason Harper at Savona Mill: Hear from Page Fehling and Jason Harper, both of FOX 46. There’s also live music, local coffee, free food, Queen City Quiz Show and more. 8:15-10 a.m. Free. Details.
Public Radio Nerd Quiz Night: Music Edition at Free Range Brewing: To celebrate the launch of WFAE’s new music podcast, AMPLIFIER, the station will be hosting a music edition of its popular Public Radio Nerd Quiz night, where you’ll be tested on current events, radio trivia, brewery knowledge and more. Between rounds, music from local musicians will be played. RSVP required. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Details.
Fitness
Lifting for Literacy at Morrison Family YMCA: Complete a partner CrossFit WOD and help raise money for the Y Readers Program. All participants will get a T-shirt. 6-9 p.m. $30/person. Details.
Shopping
Traditions Interiors Semi-Annual Sale at Traditions Interiors & Accessories: Shop everything with deals from 10-7- percent off. Spend $250 to receive a free Traditions candle, spend $500 and get a 15 percent off coupon to be used on a future purchase, or go all in and spend $1,000 to be entered in a drawing for a $500 Traditions gift card. Some exclusions apply. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Details.
Nebel’s Alley Night Market: Grab dinner from Superica or Pike’s Soda Shop and enjoy an ice cream cone from Jeni’s while you shop 30-plus vendors in the market. Plus, they’ll have black and white movies projected on the brick walls of the alleys, live jazz music and a caricaturist. 5-9 p.m. Free. Details.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
86. 20% chance of rain.
Food & Drink
Korean Food Festival at 3619 McKee Rd: Eat authentic Korean dishes like Bulgogi Beef, Bibimbap, Yangnyum chicken, Tofu soup, fishcakes on a stick, mung bean pancakes and much more in this fundraising effort for People with Diabetes. Get there early because they’re expecting to sell out of their most popular dishes. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dishes range from $5-$15. Details.
Soul Food Session Collaboration GRIT Brunch at Free Range Brewing: Help raise money for the Soul Food Sessions Scholarship Fund with food, craft beers, conversation and live music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 in advance. Details.
Great Grapes! Wine & Food Festival at SouthPark: Pick up a souvenir tasting glass and stroll tent to tent to sample 220-plus wines from more than 20 North Carolina wineries. VIPs get early access, more wine options and other drinks. Bring a lawn chair and the whole family (kids are free) and enjoy the live music, festival food and craft tables. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $33-$49 (DD tickets are $20, kids are free). Details.
Grand Opening at Legion Brewing Southpark: Grab an exclusive T-shirt from Glory Days Apparel, try coffee from Farmers First Coffee Company, check out the facilities and enjoy a meal and pint at the neighborhood’s first brewery. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Lenny Boy Q and Brew at Lenny Boy Brewing Co.: Celebrate the release of Sweet Potato Pie, a fall seasonal kombucha made from North Carolina Sweet Potatoes, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon. Pro tip: it blends especially well with the Burn Down Brown ale. There will also be barbecue (yum) and music. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Cocoa Leche Latin American Brunch at Mangos: Celebrate Latin Heritage month by brunching on Latin American cuisine and listening to listening to DJ Kato. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Pizza Fur a Paws – Making Dough for Animals in Need at Inizio Pizza: All day long, $5 from every pizza sold will be donated to the Greater Charlotte SPCA. Plus they’ll have adoptable dogs, vendors, live music and a raffle. 12-2 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Ballantyne Beer Fest at Blackfinn Ameripub: Try and buy beers from local favorites like Sycamore, NoDa, Birdsong and more. Build your own 4-pack with your favorites to take home. 1-6 p.m. $15/10 samples. Details.
Oktoberfest at The Casual Pint: They’ll have a brat eating contest, a stein hoisting contest, live music, German food, beer specials and a costume contest. 2 p.m.to 12 a.m. Free. Details.
South End Craft Crawl at Historic South End: Hop on one of the free signature historic trolleys to stop by 11 of the best craft beer and cider spots in town. 2-8 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Beer Release at Catawba Brewing Company: They’re releasing BA #1, a barrel-aged Scotch Ale and BA #3, a DIPA aged in tequila barrels for five months, then topped off with lime zest. 3-9 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Sierra Nevada Experience – Featuring Oktoberfest at The Pizza Peel: Eat a Bavarian pizza (topped with beer mustard, grilled bratwurst, a fried egg and more) and play Music Bingo for a chance to win two tickets to Oktoberfest at Sierra Nevada Brewery in Asheville. 9-11 p.m. Free admission. Details.
Arts & Entertainment
Fall Music Festival at The Suffolk Punch: They’re bringing in two national touring bands to headline the show, along with local performers, a DJ and kids’ musicians. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free. Details.
Time Camp 002 at Goodyear Arts: This two-day program and interactive installation will explore time through workshops, presentations, film screenings, interactive installations and performances. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Details.
HOLA Charlotte Festival 2018 at Uptown: The 7th Annual Hola Charlotte Festival is the largest Hispanic Heritage event organized in Charlotte and highlights Latino culture with nationally recognized entertainers and a Latin American cultural village featuring 15 Latino countries. 12-7 p.m. Free. Details.
Charlotte Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth at Belk Theater At Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: See legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson perform the four most iconic notes ever written in this Fourth Piano Concerto. 7:30 p.m. $19-$99. Details.
Experience
Annual Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch: Pack a picnic, pick a pumpkin and indulge in all things fall. You can take a self-guided farm tour, go on a hayride and more. 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free. Details.
Fall Festival at USNCW: Kick off the autumn season with trail obstacle races, cider sampling, the BYOB (Build Your Own Boat) competition, yoga flows and a river jam. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free, parking is $6. Details.
2nd Annual Charlotte Unite Festival at NoDa Brewing: This free event from Queen City Unity is a multicultural celebration of Charlotte’s diversity. Expect musical performances from local artists of all backgrounds, food from different cultures from across the city and community guest speakers. 12 to 8 p.m. Free. Details.
FALL Into NoDa Day at NoDa: Shop 40 local vendors in the street with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Crisis Assistance Ministry, who will also be on site accepting donations. They’ll also have DJs performing and food trucks. Noon to 5 p.m. Free. Details.
2018 Charlotte Rose Show at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden: The Charlotte Rose Society will present roses grown in the Carolinas competing for “Queen of Show” as well as other top awards, and the public can cast their vote for the “most fragrant” award. Saturday: 1-5 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Included in admission. Details.
Block Party and Cornhole Tournament at Angry Ales: They’ll supply the first three kegs and the first 100 hot dogs, so all you have to worry about is winning the cash prizes for corn hole. 1-5 p.m. $11. Details.
Pedal to Porch at LATIBAH Collard Green Museum: This neighborhood bike ride will include stops along the way where residents will use their front porch as a stage to tell their story. After, you can enjoy dinner with your fellow riders. 4-8 p.m. Free. Details.
Bet on Blakeney at Blakeney Shopping Center: Start off with a wine stroll, where each sample of red, white or sparkling wines will earn you a stamp on your card that you can turn into casino dollars to be used at a variety of games. At the end of the night, use your winnings to bet on raffle baskets. Proceeds benefit Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids. 6-9 p.m. $20. Details.
Rock the Runway: Brown Girl Edition at NoDa@28th Creative Arts Studios: They’ve partnered with local designers, makeup artists and performers to bring you a night of culturally inspired fashion. 6:30-10:30 p.m. $35-$55. Details.
Montford Samtoberfest Bar Tour at Park Lanes: Stop at four bars throughout Montford for cornhole, a costume contest, a stein hoisting contest and Sam Adams Oktoberfest brews. 7 p.m. Free. Details.
Devil’s Night at Keg and Cue: Four metal bands will help you celebrate the first weekend of October. Wear a costume for a chance to win prizes. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Details.
Four Loko Four Year Anniversary Party at Hattie’s Tap & Tavern: They’re celebrating with Four Loko Slushies, giveaways and live music from Radio Lola. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Details.
Partial Nerdity – Bite Club at SERJ: Dress up in your scariest costume (vampires preferred) and get down to four live performers. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 in advance or in costume. Details.
Cardi B Vs Nicki Minaj at The Fillmore Charlotte: Listen to DJs as they pay tribute to the stars and battle it out. 10 p.m. $10+. Details.
Learn Things
7th Annual Literary Festival of Charlotte at Little Rock Cultural Center: Enjoy activities for the whole family like storytelling, musical performances, author readings and the Charlotte Hornets Book Bus Mobile. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Details.
Archive Your Legacy: A Family Photo Workshop at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture: Bring your photo albums and other memorabilia and learn practical tips for preserving and caring for photographs and paper documents. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Details.
Fitness
Race for the Cure at Uptown, S. Mint Street (in front of the Panthers Stadium): Join us at Susan G. Komen Charlotte’s 22nd annual Race for the Cure in uptown Charlotte. Enjoy a 5K walk/run, a 1-mile fun run, our survivor parade, Family Fun Zone, beer from Blue Blaze Brewery and fun and games in the expo area. All proceeds benefit the funding of breast cancer health services and breakthrough research to prevent and find a cure. 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. $35-$40. Details.
Hurricane Florence Relief Workout at First Ward Arts Elementary: Join Camp Gladiator for a workout with all proceeds going to help rebuild and support those affected in the Carolinas by Hurricane Florence. 9-11 a.m. $5 to workout, $25 for a T-shirt. Details.
HIIT + Run with tread HAPPY at 128 E Park Ave: Join tread HAPPY and SweatNET for a 45-minute workout of short run segments along the light rail interspersed with timed interval bodyweight strength exercises. Stick around for giveaways from local running-focused companies. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Details.
Be Amazing Fitness Weekend at Mcglohon Theater At Spirit Square: Hear the stories and be inspired by women who have taken their health and fitness to amazing levels. 10 a.m. $25-$45. Details.
2018 Hilly Chantilly 5K at Chantilly Hall: The not-so-hilly course is USATF certified, family friendly and chip timed. Proceeds will benefit the Chantilly Neighborhood Association and TreesCharlotte. 11:30 a.m. $30 in advance. Details.
Major League Triathlon Charlotte – The 2018 MLT Championship at Starting at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center: Major League Triathlon’s 2018 Championship will take place in Charlotte featuring olympians, world champion athletes, free beer (for those 21 and older), food trucks and more. Noon to 5:30 p.m. Free. Details.
Sports
Charlotte Hornets Purple And Teal Scrimmage at Spectrum Center: The game will kick off the 30th-anniversary celebration, and the roster includes all the current players alongside some alumni. Noon. Free. Details.
Fight Night at Fitz at Fitzgerald’s: They’ll be showing the Khabib vs. McGregor fight with sound on 37 TVs. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10. Details.
UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor at Ink N Ivy: Watch the matchup and see who will take home the World Lightweight Champion Title. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Details.
UFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor at Whiskey Warehouse: Watch the biggest fight in MMA history at the bar. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Details.
Kids
Venomous Snakes of the Carolinas at Discovery Place Nature: Meet a native snake, learn about the venomous snakes of the Carolinas and learn about the roles they play in our ecosystem. 12:30 p.m. Included in admission. Details.
Family Campout at Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center: Want to try out camping but don’t want to buy all the gear? They’ll provide the tents, games, campfires, hikes and some food. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. $15/person. Details.
Do Good
Pet Adoption at SouthPark: CMPD Animal Care and Control will have adoptable dogs and cats for you to meet, love on and take home in the Center Court. 10 a.m. Free. Details.
Pineville Potato Drop at 10725 Industrial Dr: Come help package 40,000 pounds of potatoes into 10-pound bags for distribution to local food pantries, soup kitchens and community agencies. 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Details.
TreeStore at Camp North End: Show proof of Charlotte residence and you’ll go home with two trees (they’ll have evergreens, flowering trees, oaks and more) plus two bags of mulch. Plus, the Kiwanis of Charlotte will host the Under the Canopy Chili Cookoff and for $5 you can sample all of the chilis. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Details.
Shopping
Mountain Khakis Warehouse Sale at US National Whitewater Center: Your favorite sale is back. Start your day off with some killer deals with prices starting at $10. Bring your own bag, cash and credit cards only (no checks). No returns, exchanges or refunds. First come, first serve. Sale prices and inventory may vary. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Details.
Morning Markets at Camp North End: Stroll through the market, enjoy coffee and breakfast food and break a sweat in a workout. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Details.
South End Farmers and Artisans Market at Atherton: Enjoy a cup of joe from Not Just Coffee, a cold beer or glass of wine from Vin Master Wine Shop, and sip and shop from a variety of local artisans and farmers selling everything from produce to dog food to soaps. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Details.
NoDaHood Market at Divine Barrel Brewing: They’ll have 15+ vendors, individual yard sales, coffee, breakfast and plenty of beer. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Details.
Grand Opening at All Dogged Up: The mobile grooming company is opening their first brick and mortar salon and spa, so come and enjoy coffee and tours of the facility. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Details.
Traditions Interiors Semi-Annual Sale at Traditions Interiors & Accessories: Shop everything with deals from 10-7- percent off. Spend $250 to receive a free Traditions candle, spend $500 and get a 15 percent off coupon to be used on a future purchase, or go all in and spend $1,000 to be entered in a drawing for a $500 Traditions gift card. Some exclusions apply. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Details.
Community Pop Up Market at Sardis Marketplace: Shop 60-plus permanent vendors inside as well as some guest vendors outside. They’ll also have a live band, an aromatherapy info booth and Lofton’s Almost Famous Chicken & BBQ on site. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Details.
Fall Sidewalk Sale at AR Workshop Charlotte: Shop jewelry, gifts, bath and body and sample projects for 30-50 percent off. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Details.
Grand Re-Opening at Total Wine – ParkTowne Village: The store now features a new wine bar, growler station, beer cooler, classroom and climate controlled fine wine box. They’re celebrating with sales and beer tasting. Noon to 6 p.m. Free. Details.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
85. 40% chance of afternoon rain.
Food & Drink
Monkey-Mosa Brunch at Brewers at 4001 Yancey: Sundays were made for brunch, but have you brunched Monkey-Mosa style? Get a taste of Golden Monkey, Sour Monkey, and Sour Monkey Remix beermosas and a tasty beer infused brunch menu —including items like bread pudding, french toast casserole with maple crumble and egg scramble with crab,. Grab a table with your game-day gang and enjoy brunch. 11 a.m. Free admission. Details.
Football Watch Parties & Tailgates
Panthers Tailgate at 206 S. Graham St.: Join Synergy Realty Group, DHL Mortgage, Liberty Mutual, Zeigler & Barnes Accounting Services and Amodernary Furniture & Design for a pre-game tailgate. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Details.
Panthers vs Giants Tailgate at PPS 124 S. Poplar: Expect food, a live DJ, the game on TV, adult drinks and kids activities. Your ticket includes food and soda/water. Noon to 6 p.m. $20. Details.
Black & Blue Blaze Tailgate at Blue Blaze Brewing: Come tailgate and get free parking during the game with the purchase of a pitcher, or stick around and watch the game on their 12-foot projection screen. They’ll also have grills to use if you BYO fixings. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Details.
Arts & Entertainment
Forced From Home Interactive Exhibit at NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza: Guided by experienced Doctors Without Borders aid workers, you’ll travel through a 10,000-square-foot space designed to convey the challenges facing refugees. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Details.
Time Camp 002 at Goodyear Arts: This two-day program and interactive installation will explore time in different ways through workshops, presentations, film screenings, interactive installations and performances. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Details.
Exhibition Opening at Mint Museum Randolph: The exhibition, “African-Print Fashion Now! A Story of Taste, Globalization, and Style,” features garments made across the world. 1-5 p.m. $15. Details.
Charlotte Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth at Belk Theater At Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: See legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson perform the four most iconic notes ever written in this Fourth Piano Concerto. 3 p.m. $19-$99. Details.
Tamia at The Fillmore Charlotte: See the Canadian singer-songwriter perform on her Passion Like Fire tour. 8 p.m. $25. Details.
Experience
Annual Pumpkin Patch at Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch: Pack a picnic, pick a pumpkin and indulge in all things fall. You can take a self-guided farm tour, go on a hayride and more. 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free. Details.
Hops, Hounds and First Downs 2018 at Lucky Dog Bark & Brew: Check out raffles from local businesses, dress your pup up as a football player or cheerleader for the photo booth and meet animals from the St Francis Farm Animal Sanctuary. They’ll also have drink specials, food trucks and the game playing on the TVs. 1-5 p.m. Free. Details.
Fitness
Deep Stretch Yoga at Daily Mews Cat Café: Flow through a 60-minute slow vinyasa class, then spend 30 minutes with the cats. BYO mat. 10:30 a.m. $21.40. Details.
NoDa Hop Yoga at NoDa Brewing Company: Join OrthoCarolina for a restorative and refreshing (one beer included) yoga session led by Courtney Lee Burrow. Afterward, fuel up with TIN Kitchen. 10:45-11:45 a.m. $5. Details.
Do Good
Semi-Annual Little Sugar Creek Clean Up & After Party at Birdsong Brewing Co.: Help clean up the creek and you could win a prize for the strangest item found or most trash collected. Afterward, volunteers can relax with free beer and pizza. 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Free. Details.
3rd Annual Bumpers For Boobies at Bar Louie (University City): Support Living Beyond Breast Cancer at this car show with awards for domestics, imports, bikes, paints and more. Plus, they’ll have raffle tickets starting at $1. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 to enter, free to spectate. Details.
Long Trails to Happy Tails at The Blind Pig: Donate to the rescue (they’re looking for food, cleaning supplies or anything else dog related) and meet the adoptable puppies. 2-5 p.m. Free. Details.
Adoption Event at Brewers at 4001 Yancey: Meet the adorable and adoptable dogs from South of the Bully & Friends. 4-7 p.m. Free. Details.
Shopping
October Front Porch Sundays Market at 2151 Hawkins St: Shop 60 tented local vendors, 4 mobile vendors, 3 food trucks and a mini farmers market while you enjoy local coffee, beer and kombucha. Plus, the Greater Charlotte SPCA will be on site with adoptable pets. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Details.
ON THE AGENDA
Ayrsley Fall Fest: Embrace all that is fall and enjoy local breweries, craft vendors, farmers market, live music, kids activities, petting zoo and more. October 13.
2018 Elizabeth Home & Garden Tour: Celebrate the return of the annual Elizabeth Home & Garden Tour presented by Grandfather Homes & Elizabeth Community Association. This year, 10 private residences and five public spaces will highlight the architectural diversity and creative spirit of the neighborhood. From a renovated 1918 boarding house to a brand new Dutch-inspired townhome, the tour is jam-packed with inspiration. October 19-20.
Charlotte City Ballet’s Prelude to the Holidays: Kick off the holiday season with the 33-year-old Charlotte City Ballet Company’s annual performance of your Nutcracker favorites, along with original works from Artistic Directors Melissa Hale Coyle and Lisa Leone. After the performances, stick around for the Cupcake Cafe Meet & Greet with the dancers. November 3.
See all the upcoming events here.