Weekday Planner: 17 things happening this week in Charlotte, like the return of The Southern Christmas Show
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The 57th Annual Southern Christmas Show returns to Charlotte Thursday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 24
This week's lineup is packed with holiday cheer — from the return of the popular Southern Christmas Show, to kickoff of Carowinds' WinterFest. Let the festivities begin, Charlotte.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
🎶 Rock out with Tedeschi Trucks Band at Ovens Auditorium. | 8pm | $45 | Details
🍺 Enjoy a beer tasting and a deep dive into how Charlotte came to be a brewery hotspot during "Southern Accents: Charlotte Loves Beer" at Free Range Brewing. | 7pm | $15+ | Details
🤘 See Japanese metal band BABYMETAL at The Fillmore. | 8pm | $125 | Details
🦆 Learn all about North Carolina's wetlands, and the animals and plants that live there, in a discussion hosted by North Carolina Wildlife Federation at Sardis Baptist Church. | 7pm | Free | Details
Wednesday, Nov. 13
🍖 Find Texas-inspired smoked meats and all the fixin's at Jon G's BBQ pop-up at Triple C. | 5pm (until sold out) | Prices vary | Details
🍺 Drink beer and witness a variety magic show by local magicians at Trolley Barn's AbracadaBREW. Your $15 includes one free drink. | 7pm | $15 | Details
🎤 Take the stage during open mic night at Goldie's. | 6pm | Free | Details
🤘 Get ready to rock with British heavy metal band Iron Maiden at Spectrum Center. | 7:30pm | $49.50 | Details
Thursday, Nov. 14
🎶 Hear Justin Timberlake's best hits on his "Forget Tomorrow" world tour at Spectrum Center. | 7:30pm | $55 | Details
🎄 Feel the Christmas spirit with holiday music, food and over 400 merchants at the 57th annual Southern Christmas Show at The Park Expo and Conference Center, through Nov. 24. | 10am-9pm | $18+ | Details
🎺 Experience the ambiance of an underground speakeasy jazz club with live performances and themed cocktails at The Velvet Underground Show at Lenny Boy Brewing | 7:30-10:30pm | $69.99+ | Details
🍺 Grab a beer and some tacos from Taco Green Go and enjoy music bingo at Vaulted Oak. | 7pm | Prices vary | Details
🍪 Support pediatric cancer research at Cookies, Cocktails, and Canapés at The Casey, hosted by Cookies for Kids' Cancer. Expect handcrafted cocktails and gourmet bites from top Charlotte chefs — all for a cause. | $250 | 6pm | Details
Friday, Nov. 15
🎢 Experience holiday magic with light displays, rides, live shows and activities like ice skating at Carowinds' WinterFest. | 5-10pm | $32.99 | Details
🎻 Enjoy a musical fusion of Beethoven and Beyoncé performed by the Charlotte Symphony at Knight Theater, with an additional performance Saturday, Nov. 16. | 7:30pm | $11+ | Details
😂 See standup comedian and writer Eddie Griffin at Oven's Auditorium. | 8pm | $33 | Details
🎶 Vibe with indie rock band Local Natives at The Fillmore. | 8pm | $41.75 | Details
Check out more upcoming events on our Event Board. Hosting an event? Reach more Charlotteans through an Event Listing, which includes placement on our Event Board and in our weekday newsletter. Have a scoop about a cool event? Submit your event.
