Weekday Planner: 17 things to do in Charlotte this week from a blacklight yoga rave to a burger workshop

This week at Truist Field, The Charlotte Knights face off against The Nashville Sounds. Snag a hot chicken sandwich and help the team salute Music City this Tuesday through Sunday. Get tickets.

Tuesday, May 30

$5 Happy Hour

Link and Pin New Bern | 4-6pm | $5 | Details

Why you should go: Link & Pin New Bern has a new happy hour menu with $5 dishes including their house burger, backyard burger, ahi tuna tacos and brussels sprouts. This new menu is only available at the South End (New Bern) location and only at the bar.

Annie: The Musical

Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center | 7:30pm | $25+ | Details

Why you should go: May 30 through June 4, see Annie: The Musicalat Belk Theatre. Tuesday’s show starts at 7:30pm — visit their website for additional showtimes and ticket prices.

Charlotte Knights Home Week

Truist Field | 6:05pm | Prices vary | Details

Why you should go: The Knights are playing at home all week against the Nashville Sounds. Each game will have a different theme — Tuesday’s game is racing night.

Yoga Presented by The Coterie Wellness Studio

HopFly Brewing | 6:15pm | $11 | Details

Why you should go: Add some stretching into your week with The Coterie’s weekly yoga class at HopFly. Your $11 ticket includes a drink, too.

Spongebob Trivia

Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | 7pm | Free to attend | Details

Why you should go: Are ya ready kids? It’s time for Spongebob Trivia, and it’s all happening at Lenny Boy Brewing at 7pm.

Wednesday, May 31

Black Men Run: Wednesday Group Run

Weathered Souls Brewing Co. | 6:30pm | Free | Details

Why you should go: Black Men Run CLT meets weekly for a group run at Weathered Souls — get more info on their weekly schedule on Instagram.

[Go deeper: Texas-based Weathered Souls Brewing Co. now open in South End]

BOOM @ Birdsong Series

Birdsong Brewing Co. | 6-9pm | $12-25 | Details

Why you should go: Birdsong is hosting the BOOM @ Birdsong event series three Wednesdays in a row (May 31, June 7, June 14). It’s a mini festival with BOOM Charlotte that’ll feature music, spoken word, vendors, and of course, beer.

Vanderpump Rules Reunion Viewing Party

The Brewers at 4001 Yancey | 9-11pm | Free to attend | Details

Why you should go: The Brewers at 4001 Yancey are switching their channels to Bravo for a Vanderpump Rules viewing party every Wednesday for the reunion shows. Food and drink specials include a Pump-tini and goat cheese balls. You can reserve a table here — walk-ins are also welcome.

Blacklight Yoga Rave

Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | 6:30pm | $15 | Details

Why you should go: Head to Lenny Boy for a midweek yoga rave with The Coterie. Grab your mat and your friends, doors open at 5:45pm. Come early to get your body paint and tattoos.

OMB’s Family Movie Night Feat. Top Gun

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery| 7pm | Free to attend | Details

Why you should go: Gather your squad for OMB’s first Family Movie Night featuring a showing of Top Gun. The movie will begin at 8:15pm and for $10, you can grab a Hornets Nest and Bavarian-style pretzel.

Thursday, June 1

Name the Music Trivia

Rhino Market South End | 6:30pm | Free to play | Details

Why you should go: It’s a high-energy music trivia party featuring upbeat songs from all decades.

Plaza Midwood Breakfast and Bike Commute

The Giddy Goat | 7:30am | Free | Details

Why you should go: Network with fellow bike commuters (or try bike commuting for the first time). Grab coffee and breakfast from the Giddy Goat — the group will leave for Uptown between 8:15-8:30am.

Comedy Open Mic: Ladies’ Edition

Resident Culture (Plaza Midwood) | 7pm | Free to attend | Details

Why you should go: Resident Culture invites all women, non-binary and femme-presenting folks to take the stage and show off their comedic talents. Everyone is welcome to attend the show.

Friday, June 2

Daytime Burger Workshop

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen | 11am-2pm | $75 | Details

Why you should go: In this workshop, you’ll learn to make burgers and accompaniments, including sauces and crispy hand-cut fries from scratch.

First Fridays in South End

Triple C Brewing | 5-9pm | Free to attend | Details

Why you should go: Kick off June with live music, food trucks, craft brews and local pop-up shops at Triple C’s South End First Fridays.

Mindchatter at The Music Yard

The Music Yard | 6-11pm | $15+ | Details

Why you should go: NYC-based singer and producer Mindchatter, is bringing a stimulating DJ performance to The Music Yard — doors will open at 6pm.

Disco Funk Revival Friday

NoDa Company Store | 5-10pm | Free to attend | Details

Why you should go: Jam to deep cuts from the disco era and find new drinks on tap every Friday at The NoDa Company Store.

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