Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte including a wine and oyster festival
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This weekend has lots of fun events, from comedy shows to Hornets games, and even some food and drink options if you're hungry.
Friday, January 31
🕺Groove to music from a live DJ at Wooden Robot Brewery South End. | Free | 7pm | Details
🍝 Take your significant other to a pasta-making class that includes a glass of wine, salad, and dessert at Sweet Spot Studio. | $95 | 6:30pm | Details
🏓 Watch a pickleball game and stick around for a Checkers and Penguins game at Bojangles Coliseum. | $29+ | 1-6pm | Details
🤣 Listen to Charlotte comedians tell stand-up jokes at Protagonist Beer in LoSo. | Donations are encouraged | 7pm | Details
😂 Improv Troupe Shameless Society tells jokes while interacting with the audience at Lenny Boy Brewing. | Free | 7pm | Details
🛍️ Nothing New, the largest vintage clothing store in the Southeast, will have hundreds of vintage and secondhand items priced at $20. Plus, there will be coffee, craft beer, and food. | Free | 10am | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge at trivia and music bingo at The Suffolk Punch. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🤩 Take the kids to play with baby dinosaurs, excavate fossils and train a raptor with Jurassic Quest at Park Expo. | $28-$46 | Times vary | Details
🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the LA Clippers. | $22+ | 7pm | Details
🧘 Wear your best neon to Bodhi Love Yoga's glow rave. Afterward, shop from local vendors or take pics in the photo booth while you vibe to music from a live DJ. | $39.97 | 7-10pm | Details
Saturday, February 1
🤣 Enjoy a comedy special with local and touring comedians at Monarch Market in Uptown. | Free | 7pm | Details
🍷 Taste wines from around the world at an indoor wine festival at Slate. Your ticket includes raffle, tasting glass and light appetizers. | $57.06 | 1-4pm | Details
⛹️ Watch the Hornets take on the Denver Nuggets at Spectrum Center. | $36+ | 7pm | Details
🦪 Eat and drink your way through an oyster, wine, and beer festival at Ballantyne's Backyard. | $69-$165 | 12-5pm | Details
💃 Try swing dancing at the Charlotte WestieFest at Hilton Charlotte University Place. | $25+ | Runs through Feb. 3 | Details
🎨 Take a hands-on art workshop that celebrates culture at Harvey B. Gantt Center. | Donation based | 12-2pm | Details
💭 Test your knowledge of the classic TV show "Martin" to celebrate Black History Month at West Tavern. | $13.63 | 9-11pm | Details
🏊 Brave the cold at Whitewater Center for their frigid trail race and plunge with 5K and 10K race that's followed with a plunge in a deep water solo pool. | $37+ | 9am | Details
🔫 Learn more about firearm safety in a concealed carry and training class hosted by Archive. | $130 | 8:30am-4:30pm | Details
Sunday, February 2
🍸 Enjoy a Galentine's cocktail class with light bites at Bloom Beaute Lounge. | $70 | 4pm | Details
🍜 Dine at L'Ostrica for a ramen night with a five-course meal. | $75 | 5:30pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to live music at Billy Sunday. | Free | 2pm | Details
🥞 Enjoy a bougie brunch at Folia while enjoying music from a DJ. | Free | 12-4pm | Details
🥟 Learn how to make Asian dumplings in a hands-on class at Hi-Wire Brewing. | $64.80 | 12:30pm | Details
🧘 Unwind in a yoga class with your little one at Legion Brewing South Park. | $22.58 | 10am | Details
🍷 Learn about wine over a few poetry sessions at The Auto Pour. | $15.70 | 5:30pm | Details
🍿 Watch a screening of "Malcolm X" in honor of Black History Month at Independent Picture House. | $9.25 | 3:30pm | Details
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