Weekday Planner: 12 things to do this week, including Holiday on Ice opening night, Charlotte Moonshine Fest and $3 Beer Day at Sycamore

Santa Photo Time

SouthPark Mall | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: Get in the Christmas spirit by visiting with Santa himself. He’ll be at SouthPark mall from now until Dec. 24. You can reserve a fast pass online to skip the line and pre-order a photo package.

Innovative Cocktails Workshop with Bob Peters

QC Catering | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $95 | Details

Why you should go: Bob Peters will show you how to craft the perfect seasonal cocktail. You’ll get to make three drinks and munch on some light hors d’oeuvres created by QC Catering.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Talk About It Tuesday – CLT’s Affordable Housing Conversation

Harvey B. Gantt Center | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: A panel of experts will be continuing the conversation about plans and attitudes that impact Charlotte’s need to address and provide more affordable housing options.

Drag Trivia

Petra’s | 8-11 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: Hosted by Onya Nerves along with Will Charmer, trivia will include prizes for first, second and third place and drink specials.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

$3 Beer Day!

Sycamore | 4-9 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: Beer will be $3 and Vito’s Pizza Truck will be serving $3 slices, too. What more could you want?

Giving Thanks 

Hyde Brewing | 7:30-9 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: Grab a drink and get in the Thanksgiving spirit by writing thank you letters to servicemen and women.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

2018 National Conversation on Board Diversity – Carolinas

Carmel Country Club | 5-7:30 p.m. | $75 | Details

Why you should go: Led by the 2020 Women on Boards campaign, the conversation will address how to collaborate to get more women on company  boards.

Peppa Pig Live!

Ovens Auditorium  | 6 p.m. | $39.50-$59.50 | Details

Why you should go: Make your little ones’ dreams come true with a trip to see Peppa Pig. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the live show.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Science on the Rocks: Down the Rabbit Hole

Discovery Place Science | 5-9 p.m. | $1o-$15 | Details

Why you should go: Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, this month’s theme features animals, edible plants, flavor tripping, mirrors and more.

Holiday on Ice Opening Night

NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza | 5-10 p.m. | $16 admission + rental | Details

Why you should go: The outdoor skating rink is a 14-year Charlotte tradition that signals the unofficial start of the holiday season in Uptown.

6th Annual Charlotte Moonshine Festival

Rooftop 210 | 7-11 p.m. | $15-$30 | Details

Why you should go: Try different flavors of moonshine, sip on moonshine cocktails and enjoy live music.

Cranberry Gose Release

NoDa | 2-10 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: NoDa’s holiday brew is back, this time in cans. Enjoy a few, order something delicious from TIN Kitchen and kick back to live music.