Weekday Planner: 10 things to do in Charlotte this week

This Weekday Planner is proudly presented by OrthoCarolina. If you’ve been in a food rut lately, it might be time to mix things up. Check out our roundup of 19 Charlotte spots with healthy food options. 

MONDAY, JUNE 22

Novel Atherton Virtual Cooking Class

Online | 6 p.m. | Free to watch | Details

What: Chef Matt of Indaco will lead a virtual Italian cooking class, and you can email [email protected] to purchase a kit to follow along, or just take notes for free.

Virtual Happy Hour with Justin Hazelton of Leah & Louise

Online | 6-7 p.m. | $10 | Details

What: Justin Hazelton of Leah & Louise and Unpretentious Palate are working together to host a virtual cocktail class. You’ll get the list of ingredients beforehand to so you can make the drinks at home.

[Agenda related story: Leah & Louise, Camp North End’s first restaurant, is now open]

Oysters 101

Online | 6-7:30 p.m. | $65 | Details

What: If Italian food and cocktails aren’t your thing, or you already have those covered, learn how to prepare and shuck oysters with Sea Level NC, The Waterman, and ACE No. 3. The $65 covers the course and an appetizer, one dozen oysters with toppings and accompaniments, choice of beer or wine, and your own shucking knife to keep. Love this for a date night.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

Mindless Minutia Trivia!

Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts | 7 p.m. | Free | Details

What: Gather your fellow nerdy friends for four rounds of trivia, and maybe some brews. Bonus points if you wear a mask (not really, but it is fun to be smart).

Community Workout at Midwood Park

Midwood Park | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Details

What: Movement has been keeping me sane the last couple of months. This outdoor fitness class is free and open to all levels. Bring your own mat and water.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

Wine & Cheese Tasting

Online | 6-7:30 p.m. | $90 | Details

What: Hello roomie or date night. $90 gets you a flight of at least three different wines, two cheese boards, and access to the workshop, led by Josh Villapando, owner of Assorted Table Wine Shoppe, and Rachel Klebaur, owner of Orrman’s Cheese Shop.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

Lunch & Baseball at Truist Field

Truist Field | Noon to 2p.m. | $10 | Details

What: Sports fans! You can finally see some action in person. See the Piedmont Pride of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League play while having your fav ballpark foods for lunch (menu items are under $10).

DIY Hacks for Home Decor

Online | 7 p.m. | $20 | Details

What: This virtual SkillPop class led by Kacie Cope Interiors is for those of us with HGTV taste on an IKEA budget. Learn how to decorate your space on a budget.

Yoga at the Yard

The Music Yard | 6 p.m. | $15 for GA, free for SweatNet members | Details

What: Grab your mat and unwind with an hour-long yoga class. The outdoor class is capped at 15 people to ensure social distancing.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

The Kobie Watkns Grouptet at Middle C Jazz

Middle C Jazz | 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.| $16+ | Details

What: Get dressed up for likely the fanciest night out you’ve had since March. Grab some cocktails and hear the The Kobie Watkns Grouptet.