Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including brunch and live music

FRIDAY, March 8

🩰 Charlotte Youth Ballet's Cinderella at Halton Theater at Central Piedmont Community College: Enjoy a story book ballet performance of Cinderella. $35. Times vary. Details

🏙 Rooftop Aprés Ski Party at RSVP South End: Head to the rooftop of RSVP for Aprés vibes with themed drinks and a live DJ. Free. 8pm. Details

🐕 The Farmer's Dog Pop-Up at Skiptown: Take your pup to grab a free food sample and swag. $0-$10. 5pm. Details

🍻 Passenger | Chef Showcase & Beer Tasting at Suffolk Punch Brewing: Pull up to the dinner table to taste dishes from each chef's home country with beers to pair. $60. 5:30-8:30pm. Details

🍿 Be Kind, Rewind: 90s Movie Series! at Camp North End | Ford Building: Grab a chair and cozy blanket to watch an indoor movie screening of "Good Will Hunting." Free. 7:30pm. Details

🏒 Charlotte Checkers vs. Hershey Bears at Bojangles Coliseum: Cheer on the home team as they take on the Hershey Bears. $25+. 7pm. Details

🤣 Tony Rock at The Comedy Zone: Laugh the evening away at jokes from comedian Tony Rock. $25-$30. Times vary. Details

🖌 Charlotte Tattoo Arts Festival at Park Expo Liberty Hall: Enjoy a weekend-long tattoo festival with performances, contests and vendors. $20-$40. Runs through Sunday. Details

SATURDAY, March 9

🏃 Run Jen Run at Symphony Park: Run in the 12th annual 5k followed by a celebration with music, food vendors, expo area and a kids' fun zone. $40. 7am-10:30am. Details

🎢 Opening Weekend at Carowinds: Take the family to ride rollercoasters and enjoy attractions. $39.99. 10am-8pm. Details

🛍 VTGCLT Spring Market at Ford Building at Camp North End: Shop from 90+vintage and handmade vendors. $3. 10am-5pm. Details

🐾 Pints & Paws at NoDa Brewing Company: Let your pup party in an off-leash dog park while you sip on beer. Free. 12pm. Details

🍷 Not your typical Sauvignon Blanc Tasting at Dilworth Tasting Room: Sip on four glasses of sauvignon blanc plus snack on charcuterie. $75. 1:30pm. Details

🚺 International Women's Day Celebration at Monday Night Garden Co.: Enjoy a celebration of women with female vendors, workshops, adoptable puppies, live music and an aerial show. Free. 12pm. Details

🍦 Stuff the Stanley at South End Farmers Market - Atherton Mill: Fill up any 32-40 ounce cup with ice cream from Urban Sweets. $12.50. 11am. Details

✍️ High Vibes Tattoo Pop-Up at Resident Culture Brewing: Stop by to get a tattoo with a friend. Prices vary. 9am-6pm. Details

⚽️ Charlotte FC Away Watch Party at The Fairwood 226: Grab a bite to eat while you support Charlotte FC. Prices vary. 2-5:30pm. Details

🎬 VHS: Vintage Horror Series at Camp North End | Ford Building: Watch an indoor screening of "The Blair Witch Project." Free. 7:30pm. Details

🎤 Breathe Ink at GOODYEAR ARTS: Listen to young poets perform in a poetry slam. Free. 4-6pm. Details

🏀 Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center: Cheer on the Hornets as they take on the Brooklyn Nets. $19.50+. 7pm. Details

🎸 Chelsea Wolfe at The Underground: Listen to gothic rock music from signer- songwriter Chelsea Wolfe. $27.50+. 8pm. Details

SUNDAY, March 10

🎥 Oscars Viewing Party & Fundraiser at The Independent Picture House: Enjoy an evening of live streaming, local filmmaker connections, jazz, improv, raffles and trivia. $80-$130. 4-11pm. Details

🎶 ALL-DAY DJ at VINYL: Vibe to rock, hip hop and pop music from a live DJ every Sunday over drinks. Free entry. 4pm-12am. Details

🍳 Biggie Brunch at LEAH & LOUISE: Eat a four-course meal inspired by songs and lyrics from Biggie Smalls. Prices vary. 10am-2pm. Details

🍾 Ghana Independence Day SUNDAY Finale at RSVP Southend: Party to music from a live DJ, food from Jollof on Wheels and cocktails from the bar. $0-8. 7pm-12am. Details

🥞 Biggie Brunch at STATS Restaurant & Bar: Order a Biggie-inspired brunch menu item plus listen to music from a live DJ. $0-$200. 12-8pm. Details

🎊 Super Sunday Brunch Day Party at Cloud Southend: Experience Sunday fun day with hookah, mimosa towers and a live DJ. Free. 12-6pm. Details

🛍 Charlotte Open Air Market at 1720 Galleria Boulevard: Shop from local vendors outdoors. Free. 8am. Details

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