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
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