Weekday Planner: 21 things happening this week in Charlotte including SouthPark after 5
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SouthPark after 5 in Symphony Park will run through Oct 10. Photo: Courtesy of SouthPark Community Partners
Hello fall and hello live music, film festivals, outdoor dance parties and so, so much more in the lineup this first week of autumn.
Monday, September 23
🧘♀️ Take an outdoor beginner-friendly yoga flow at the Whitewater Center. | 6:30pm | Free | Details
🎷 Move and groove to live jazz by local musicians at The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra's. | 7-10pm | $7-10 | Details
🎨 Find dozens of free events, live performances and art installations around Uptown and Ballantyne's backyard during Charlotte International Arts Fest. | Through Sept. 29 | Free | Details
💻 Give your LinkedIn profile a refresh with the skills you'll learn in SkillPop's LinkedIn workshop. | 6:30pm | $35 | Details
Tuesday, September 24
🎶 Grab a brew and play music bingo at Sycamore | 6:30pm | Price | Details
🎥 Catch independent films of all genres at the 2024 Charlotte Film Festival at the Independent Picture House. | Through Sept. 29 | $12 | Details
🏃🏽♀️ Run with Mad Miles run club at YVY in Camp North End. | Free | 6:30pm | Details
🪴 Sip wine and make your own terrarium with PlantHouse's tipsy terrarium workshop. | 6:30pm | $23 | Details
Wednesday, September 25
😂 Internet personality Lyle Forever is bringing his beloved Therapy Gecko live show to The Comedy Zone. | 7pm | $30 | Details
🥂 Spend the night trying a variety of non-alcoholic beverages at Frenchy's "Mocktoberfest." | 5-10pm | Free | Details
📚 It's time for book trivia at Room Service in Camp North End — this time, it's Sarah J Maas edition. | 7pm | Free | Details
🍹 Take a hands-on tequila cocktail class at DTR SouthPark. | 7pm | $95 | Details
🧩 Grab your friends for a game and puzzle night at The Chamber Wooden Robot. $1 from every large beer sold goes to the Autism Strong Foundation. | 4-10pm | Free | Details
Thursday, September 26
🎶 See alternative indie artist Briston Maroney at The Fillmore. | 8pm | $31 | Details
🛼 Charlotte Free Skate is bringing its rink to The Music Yard for a "Roller Disco." Limited skate rentals will be available. | 6pm | Free-$13 | Details
🎥 Watch an outdoor showing of "Rush Hour 2" at Camp North End. | 8pm | Free | Details
🎶 SouthPark after 5 is back every Thursday through Oct. 10 in Symphony Park. This Thursday, catch Michelle Renée performing yacht rock hits. | 5-9pm | Free | Details
Friday, September 27
🪩 Dance the night away to your favorite indie hits at The Music Yard. | 6pm | Free-$15 | Details
🎬 Bring your blankets for an outdoor screening of "Beetlejuice" at Triple C. | 7-9pm | Free | Details
🐶 Go back to the 90s with music, drinks and decor of the decade at Skiptown's 90s night (outfits are encouraged, too). | 6-10pm | $15 | Details
🎶 See headliners Alesso and Marshmello during night one of EDM music festival Breakway Carolina at zMAX Dragway. | Times vary | $94+ | Details