Weekday Planner: 20 things to do in Charlotte this week
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Monday, October 24
Bend and Buzz Yoga with Romona
Bhramari Brewing Co. | 5:30pm | $8 in advance; $12 at door | Details
Why you should go: Beat the Monday blues with yoga and beer at one of Charlotte’s newest breweries. Ticket includes a 1-hour power yoga class and a four glass beer flight—we’ll cheers to that.
Pumpkin Painting
The Blind Pig | 8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Head over to The Blind Pig in NoDa to showcase your pumpkin painting skills while cracking open a cold one. No pumpkin? No problem. Pumpkins and paint will be provided.
Celebrate Diwali at Botiwalla
Botiwalla, Optimist Hall | 5-9pm | Prices vary | Details
Why you should go: This family-friendly Festival of Lights promises delicious specials, tasty treats, and henna tattoos.
Halloween movie night
Optimist Hall | 7pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Netflix and chill at Billy Sunday with a special screening of Ghostbusters. Every Monday Billy Sunday will be showing a movie on their big screen plus serving cocktails and food specials to pair with it — this week they’re serving Old Fashioneds and Ecto Cooler Jell-O shots paired with hot dogs (NYC vs CHI).
Tuesday, October 25
Ghouls Night Out | Tipsy Terrarium Tuesday
PlantHouse Charlotte | 6:30pm | $26| Details
Why you should go: Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins! Join the PlantHouse crew for a terrarium workshop that promises to be a scary good time. Ticket includes one 6″ bubble ball terrarium, your choice of three air plants, and lots of spooky décor—obviously.
Vegan Cheesecake and Beer Pairing
Pilot Brewing | 5:30pm | $16 | Details
Why you should go: Plant-based foodies, this one’s for you. Enjoy four (1 oz) vegan cheesecake slices paired with four (4 oz) beers with a $16 ticket. Expect seasonal cheesecake flavors such as pumpkin and egg nog. Vegan tacos will also be available for purchase.
Dear Evan Hansen by Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Belk Theatre | 7:30pm | Prices Vary | Details
Why you should go: Catch the Tony award-winning musical in Charlotte, starting October 25th through the 30th. Ticket prices vary but start around $35.
Tarot Night
Devil’s Logic Brewing | 7-9pm | Price | Details
Why you should go: Co-hosted event by Devil’s Logic and Community of Pagans, practice tarot readings, or just come to socialize, at this go-at-your-own-pace event. BYO tarot deck or request one ahead of time.
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.
Go deeper: Calling all breweries: Charlotte Craft Beer Week is back
Wednesday, October 26
Music Bingo
Resident Culture (South End) | 7-9pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: An easy-to-play game that mixes bingo with “name the tune.” Winners receive gift cards, swag, and more.
Beach Goons
Amos’ South End | 7:45pm | $17 in advance; $20 day of | Details
Why you should go: Beat the midweek slump by spending an evening with SoCal garage punk band, Beach Goons. Buy your ticket in advance to save a few bucks.
North End Farmers Market
Camp North End | 4-8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Famers, food artisans, and other small businesses will line up along Keswick Avenue in the heart of Camp North End. Find the market entrance on 1701. N Graham Street. Don’t forget to bring your (leashed) furry friends!
Monthly Plant Swap
Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte | 7-8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Plant lovers, unite! At this monthly meetup, you’ll meet other Charlotte plant people, swap props and clippings, and get the scoop on the best plant deals around town.
Wednesday Night Live
Harvey B. Gantt Center | 5-9pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: The UNC Charlotte Orchestra presents music from across the spectrum of the symphonic repertoire. On this special evening, they will perform musical selections penned by renowned composer Nkeiru Okoye. Dr. Okoye is best known for her opera, Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed that Line to Freedom.
Thursday, October 27
Flow & Coffee
Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters | 7am | $5 | Details
Why you should go: Calling all early birds! This 60-minute vinyasa-based yoga class will awaken the mind and body to get the blood flowing and kickstart your day. Even more, you’ll receive a free drip coffee at the end of class.
Trap & Paint (Comedy and Hookah Edition)
Safari Lux Lounge | 8-10pm | $20 | Details
Why you should go: It’s like wine and design, but with hookah and hard-hitting trap music. Your $20 ticket includes all art supplies, a raffle ticket, live comedy, and more.
Creepy Crawly Comedy Show
Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts | 7-9:30pm | $15| Details
Why you should go: Join BeyondTre for the Halloween edition of their monthly comedy show. Costumes are highly encouraged. Note: This event is held at the Heist’s Camp North End location.
Friday, October 28
Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Multiple locations | 6pm-2am | $22 | Details
Why you should go: Kick off Hallo-weekend with an all-night bar crawl across Uptown. Expect spooky-themed drinks, food specials, a costume contest and more.
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Beatles Tribute
The Old Mecklenburg Brewery | 6pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Grab a lager and enjoy hits from The Beatles performed by Carolina’s #1 Tribute band, Tangerine Trees.
BOOllantyne
Ballantyne’s Backyard | 11am-9:30pm | Free-$10 | Details
Why you should go: Explore a ghoulish graveyard, enter the pumpkin contest, enjoy fall food truck fare, spooky shorts and endless activities for all ages, plus catch Hocus Pocus on the big screen. This event is free until 4pm, after 4pm tickets are $10 for guests over the age of five.
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