Weekday Planner: 23 things to do in Charlotte during the first week of March

Individual Stroke Play Golf Tournament registration

Skybrook Golf Club | Registration open through Friday | $90 | Details

Why you should go: Register now for Queen City Golf Tour’s first event of the season, happening on March 20. Compete in a tournament-style game of golf and socialize with local golfers.

TikTok Essentials

Online with SkillPop | 7-8:15pm | $24 | Details 

Why you should go: Food and lifestyle blogger Wynee Bermudez (aka @wyneesworld) shares her tips and tricks for TikTok content that gets views.

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Find Your Muse Open Mic

The Evening Muse | 7:30pm | $5 | Details 

Why you should go: Take the stage to perform and connect with other local musicians. Sign-ups start at 7:15pm, show starts at 7:30pm.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1

2022 Big South Basketball Championship

Bojangles Coliseum | March 1-6 | $15-$1,000 | Details 

Why you should go: Schools such as Campbell, High Point and North Carolina A&T will be competing for the title in men’s and women’s divisions.

First-Time Home Buyer Webinar

Virtual | 5:30pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: Erum Faruqui with Savvy + Co. Real Estate will give you the rundown of how much you really need for a downpayment, what happens between contract and closing, and other keys to homeownership.

RunBots Tuesday Run Club

Wooden Robot Brewery (South End) | Tuesdays; 6:30-8:30pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: Join the RunBots for a social run around South End. Route distances are 1, 3, and 5 miles.

Mad Miles Run Club

100 W. Worthington Ave | 6:30pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: Meet at the corner of All Birds South End to join the squad for a fun run along the light rail. Choose between the 2-mile and 4-mile route.

Fat Tuesday with The Soda City Brass Band

Middle C Jazz Club | 7pm | $35 | Details 

Why you should go: Experience the sounds of the streets of New Orleans at this Mardi Gras jazz celebration featuring The Soda City Brass Band.

Open Mic Tuesday

Starlight on 22nd | 7-10pm | Free, $1 membership fee | Details 

Why you should go: Share a talent and connect with folks in the community.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

Wednesday Night Live: The QC GarMINT District

Mint Museum Uptown | 5:30-9pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: Several designers will be presenting their fashion creations in a live runway show. There will be music from DJ Dammit Wesley and a pop-up market with 50 local designers and artists.

Paint Your Pet Night

D9 Brewing Uptown | 6-8pm | $36 | Details 

Why you should go: Local artist, Rebecca Lipps will help you create a masterpiece featuring your favorite four-legged muse. All materials will be provided.

Figure Drawing

Good Postage Camp North End (Event Space) | 6-8pm | $10, email [email protected] to reserve | Details 

Why you should go: Bring a sketchbook and join Good Postage in the event space in the Raceway (next to Hex coffee) for a fun figure drawing session.

Town Brewing Run Club

Town Brewing Co. | 6:30pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Lace up and join TBRC for a run around the neighborhood.

Sycamore Run Club

Sycamore Brewing | Wednesdays; 6:30pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: Join the group for a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-mile run (depending on your skill level) and a free brew following the run.

Tasting Notes

The Vintage | 6:30pm | $25 | Details 

Why you should go: Cigar enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an Alec Bradley Kintsugi Cigar paired with a carefully curated rum flight.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3

Succulent & Sangria Workshop

PlantHouse | 6:30-8pm | $40 | Details 

Why you should go: Select your succulents and decor items to make a one-of-a-kind terrarium for your home or office.

Cookie Decorating Essentials

Online with SkillPop | 7-8:30pm | $24 | Details 

Why you should go: Learn how to make beautifully decorated cookies with the help of Taylor Whitworth, owner of Oakwood Cookie Co. She’ll walk you through the fundamentals of working with royal icing and cover lots of decorating techniques.

Warmack Comedy Opening Night

The Warmack | Thursdays; 8pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: Enjoy a fun lineup of local comics and other local talents at the Warmack’s first comedy night.  Sign-ups start at 7pm.

Marc E. Bassy

The Underground | 8pm | $25 | Details 

Why you should go: Catch R&B singer Marc E. Bassy at the Underground for his Nothing in this World Tour.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4

I Heart Rail Trail: Lights

South End | March 4-20 | Free | Details 

Why you should go: I Heart Rail Trail will once again illuminate South End. Expect to see several temporary interactive light exhibits along a one-mile stretch along the Rail Trail.

Charlotte FC Season Kickoff Party

Lenny Boy Brewing | 5:30pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: Lenny Boy is celebrating Charlotte FC’s gameday eve with food from Another Food Truck and a new beer release.

Infiltrating the Perception Opening Reception

Goodyear Arts (Camp North End) | 6-9pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: This new exhibition explores mental health through art.

Counterculture Club Ghost Tour

Historic Rosedale | 6:30-8pm | $40 | Details 

Why you should go: Enjoy alcohol-free cocktails and a full haunted history tour of the gardens and surrounding grounds. Ticket includes the tour, alcohol-free drinks and merch from Counterculture.

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