Weekday planner: 23 things to do in Charlotte this week
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Monday, October 17
Meet the chef: Fin & Fino
Fun & Fino | 6pm | $90 | Details
Why you should go: Head over to Fin & Fino in Uptown for their “Meet the Chef series,” which is presented by Unpretentious Palate and merges storytelling and dining. Each dish will tell a story: the amuse bouche, which represents the chef overall; one course based on the chef’s childhood; another inspired by a restaurant or chef that has heavily influenced their career. As you enjoy each course, the chef will explain the story behind the dish. See menu.
Monday Night Football Watch Party
Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte | 8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Grab a slice from Benny’s next door and a pint for $10. This week, catch the Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers. The brewery stays open until the game finishes, so don’t worry about missing that Hail Mary pass with 10 seconds left on the clock.
Trivia at Rhino Market
Wesley Heights | 6:30-8:30pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Every Monday enjoy four rounds of brainteasers and awesome prizes. Trivia is free to play and there are dozens of beverage selections for you and your friends.
Tuesday, October 18
OH Well: Rumble Boxing
Optimist Hall | 6-7pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Expect bodyweight strength and HIIT movements paired with boxing techniques and drills meant to strengthen the mind and body. Bring a mat, grab your water and get ready to Rumble.
The Crown Live!
Stage Door Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | 7:30-9:30pm | $34.50+ | Details
Why you should go: Two actors rediscover how Elizabeth Windsor became Queen Elizabeth II (and recreate the resplendent Netflix show) in 80 minutes of frenetic hat-passing, period accents and corgi impressions. A perfect treat for both fans of the show keenly waiting for the fifth season – and for those wondering what all the fuss is about.
Selfie League Free Play Tuesdays
Super Abari Game Bar | 5pm-2am | Free | Details
Why you should go: Every Tuesday, Super Abari Game Bar offers five monthly rotating pinball games for free. These games are part of their “Selfie League,” which allows players to casually play pinball and submit their high scores via matchplay.
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Drag Game Night
Burial Beer | 6pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, Burial hosts Drag Game Night — with a rotating game each week. Music starts at 6:30 and the first game is at 7.
Carolinas Dance Committee: Open All-Styles Session
Boileryard, Camp North End | 6-9pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Join the Carolinas Dance Committee for training, practice and dancing — or just go and enjoy the vibes. Beginners are welcome. They meet every Tuesday under the water tower.
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Coquerel Wine Dinner with Stacey Pytlewski
FoxCroft Wine Co. in Dilworth | 7-9pm | $99 | Details
Why you should go: Enjoy a five-course meal created by Chef Brian Lombard paired with Coquerel wines.
Wednesday, October 19
Bayhaven Food & Wine Festival
Camp North End | Oct.19-23 | $45-$640 | Details
Why you should go: The event, hosted by Greg and Subrina Collier, local restauranteurs and owners of Charlotte’s best restaurant, will feature nearly 100 Black chefs and mixologists from across the country. Enjoy intimate and curated meals by award-winning chefs.
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Thumbs: A mystery comedy thriller
The VAPA Center | Oct.13-29 | “Pay what you can,” 7:30pm | Details
Why you should go: Thumbs is full of twists and turns that take the audience on a fun-filled journey, featuring two female characters in thriller roles. The show runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Oct.13-29, with a “pay what you can” night Wed., Oct. 19. Tickets are $35.
Wednesday Night Live
The Mint Museum Uptown | 5-9pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: In collaboration with Blumenthal Performing Arts and Charlotte Lit, author Glenda Gilmore, PhD, will discuss her book “Romare Bearden in the Homeland of His Imagination: An Artists Reckoning with the South.” This discussion is free and takes place at the Mint Museum Uptown, with a reception and cash bar.
Halloween Beer Pong Tournament
Free Range Brewing | 6:30-9pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: The winning team gets to name a Free Range Brewing beer for a week. There are spots for 16 teams (two people per team), so sign up soon.
Thursday, October 20
Lizzo in concert
Spectrum Center | 8pm | $69.50-$159.50 | Details
Why you should go: The singer took home three Grammy Awards in 2020, including Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit “Truth Hurts.”
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Le Creuset Factory to Table
The Park Expo and Conference Center | Oct.20-23 | $10+ | Details
Why you should go: Le Creuset is bringing its popular Factory to Table sale back to Charlotte for the first time since 2019 with a four-day shopping event. The sale will feature exclusive access to a vast selection of Le Creuset’s premium cookware, including limited-edition colors and rare shapes and styles not typically found in the U.S.
B.Y.O. Vinyl Night
Free Range Bar | 4-10pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Bring what you’re in the mood to hear— your most loved, least played, forgotten classics. Sip on $8 wines by the glass, and feed those bellies from the food stalls at Keswick Ave, just a short walk from the bar.
Halloween Cakesicle Decorating
HopFly Brewing Company | 6:30pm | $30 | Details
Why you should go: Learn Halloween-themed decorating techniques on four cakesicles using a variety of edible additives (glitter, sprinkles, transfers, royal icing, etc.), taught by a Sweet Spot Studio baker. Your ticket includes one complimentary drink.
Crossroads Cinema: The Addams Family
Camp North End |8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Join Camp North End and Aurora Star Lit Cinema for iconic 80s & 90s movies on a jumbo screen every Thursday. Remember to BYOLawnChair.
Friday, October 21
Charlotte Craft Beer Week
Several local breweries | Oct.21-30 | Free | Details
Why you should go: Celebrated during NC Beer Month, from October 21-30, CCBW will be filled with free events and activities, a job fair and new beer releases to celebrate the breweries in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.
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Goodies & Goblins: Trick or Treat + Movie Night
Promenade on Providence | 5-10pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Bring the whole family to collect candy followed by a movie screening of Coco. Trick-or-treating is 5-6:30pm and the movie will be shown on The Green at 6:45pm. BYO lawn chairs and blankets and grab takeout or dine in at one of Promenade’s nearby restaurants.
Octoberfest at Rí Rá
Rí Rá Charlotte | 4pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Cheers to good beer, free tastings from local breweries, swag bag giveaways, live music and karaoke.
David Cook live
Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | 8pm | $24.50+ | Details
Why you should go: Rock singer-songwriter David Cook won season seven of American Idol.
Demi Lovato on tour
Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre | 8pm | $49+ | Details
Why you should go: Head over to the AvidXchange Music Factory to watch former Disney star and world-renowned singer Demi Lovato.
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