Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including Queens Feast and live music
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FRIDAY, January 19
48. Showers. 20% chance of rain.
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week at multiple locations: 100 local restaurants in the Charlotte area are offering prix fix three-course dining deals. $30$50. Runs through Jan. 28. Details
Charlotte Hornets vs. San Antonio Spurs at Spectrum Center: Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the San Antonio Spurs. $26+. 7pm. Details
Be Kind, Rewind at Camp North End: Watch the 90s classic “Armageddon.” Plus, there’ll be drinks, popcorn, candy and arcade games. Free. 7:30-10pm. Details
Dog’s Night Out at Skiptown: Take your pup on a date night at Skiptown, shop from vendors and capture the memory with a professional pet portrait. $0-$10. 6pm. Details
Crescendo Musical Improv at Charlotte Comedy Theater: Watch a combination of musical theater and improv performances. $15. 7:30pm. Details
Counterculture Fest Preview Party at Starlight on 22nd: Celebrate dry January with tarot card readings, non-alcoholic cocktail specials, live music, giveaways and games. $0-$14. 7-11pm. Details
Live at Middle C Jazz: Enjoy a live musical performance from Grammy award winner Quiana Parler & Friends and Charlton Singleton. $32-$40. Times vary. Details
Funny Bus Comedy City Tours at 301 E 7th St: Take a ride through the city while a comedian tells jokes during the tour. $35. 4pm. Details
SATURDAY, January 20
34. Sunny. 0% chance of rain.
Shop Small at Sycamore Brewing: Sip on coffee or a beer and shop from over 50 businesses. Free. 12-6pm. Details
Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center: Watch the home team play against the Philadelphia 76ers. $29+. 7pm. Details
Charlotte Checkers vs. Toronto Marlies at Bojangles Coliseum: Cheer on the home team as they take on the Toronto Marlies. $21. 4pm. Details
R&B Versus Live Tour at QC Sound Stage: Enjoy a mixture of old-school and new-school R&B music. $21+. 8pm. Details
Saturday Night Markets at Room Service in Camp North End: Shop from small businesses plus grab drinks and food from Room Service. Free. 4-9pm. Details
Muggsy Bogues Meet & Greet at Glory Days Apparel: Buy a custom Bogues shirt and receive an autograph from this Charlotte Hornets legend. Proceeds support the Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation. Free. 1pm. Details
Journaling Pop-Up at The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary: Write and connect with others through creativity. $15. 1:30-2:30pm. Details
Candle Making Joy at The Market at 7th Street: Learn how to create a mountain-scented candle. $36. 4pm. Details
Vision Board Party Pop-Up at Pepperbox Doughnuts (NoDa): Manifest your year by creating a vision board of all the things you want to accomplish. $10. 1-3pm. Details
AfroPop! at Crown Station Coffee House & Pub: Vibe to Afrobeats and live African drums while you shop from local vendors. $8.50-$10. 9:30pm-2am. Details
SUNDAY, January 21
40. Mostly sunny. 0% chance of rain.
Kids Jellyfish Terrarium at PlantHouse: Take the kids to learn how to create a jellyfish terrarium. $25. 10am-11am. Details
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Habitual Yinny at Lenny Bow Brewing: Bring your yoga mat to take a yin yoga class. $15. 4:30-6pm. Details
Strength & Stretch at The Market at 7th Street: Relax with a mixture of strengthening and stretching yoga. $15. 11am-12pm. Details
SNKR Culture Charlotte at Lab City Sports Center: Meet up with fellow sneakerheads to buy, sell or trade rare sneakers. $13-$260. 12-5pm Details
Self-care Sunday at The Invigory South End Health Optimization Studio: Experience a 45-minute yoga class, first-timer IV drip and one core wellness service. $99. 10am-11am. Details
Long Form Improv Jam and Social at Heist Brewery: Take the stage to showcase your improv skills or stick around to socialize over drinks. Free. 4:30-6:30pm. Details
Ice Skating at U.S. National Whitewater Center: Go skating along 24,000 square feet of ice with friends. $25. Hours vary. Details
Brunch Buffet at Urban District Market: Start your morning with an all-you-can-eat platter of breakfast items plus a bloody mary and mimosa bar. $14-$36. 9am-2pm. Details
“Swelce” Brunch at Angry Ale’s: Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chief’s fans unite at this “Swelce” themed brunch while KC plays the Bills. There will be T. Swift-themed drinks, live music and DJ. Free. 10am-3pm. Details.
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