Weekday Planner: 20 things happening in Charlotte this week, including Mary J. Blige and Ne-Yo at Spectrum Center
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Mary J. Blige performs at Barclays Center on May 11, 2024 in New York City. Photo: Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images
January may have dragged on forever, but February is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it kind of month. Consider this your sign to pack in as much fun as possible, starting with these 20 must-hit events around Charlotte.
Monday, Feb. 3
🫱🏽🫲🏾 Catch a screening of "Malcolm X" at Independent Picture House in honor of Black History Month. | 7:30pm | $9.25 | Details
🏀 Head to Uptown to cheer on the Hornets against the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center. | 7pm | $20 | Details
🎤 Sing your heart out at Starlight on 22nd's karaoke night. | 7-10pm | Free | Details
😂 Crackup (and crack open some brewskis) at Triple C's comedy open mic. | 7pm | Free | Details
Tuesday, Feb. 4
🏀 Show your 49ers pride as the men's basketball team faces off against Wichita State. | 7pm | $11+ | Details
🤘 Catch Chicago rock and roll band Ax and The Hatchetmen at Amos South End. | 7pm | $27.62 | Details
😂 See stand-up comedian Sam Morril at Knight Theatre. | 7pm | $35 | Details
🔮 Watch medium Cindy Kaza perform live audience readings at The Comedy Zone. | 7pm | $36+ | Details
Wednesday, Feb. 5
🍷 Cheers to hump day with $6 glasses of wine at Rhino Market SouthPark. | All day | $6 | Details
🤳🏼 Laugh along with social media personality Zachariah Porter at The Fillmore | 7:30pm | $38 | Details
🍪 Channel your inner pastry chef with Sweet Spot Studio's four-week cookie decorating boot camp. | 6pm | $400 | Details
Thursday, Feb. 6
🎭 Spend an evening at Belk Theater with Opera Carolina's performance of "Carmen." Additional showings run through Feb. 9. | 7:30pm | $23 | Details
👩🎨 Join for an engaging Curators' Conversation on The Bechtler's newest exhibition "Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence. " | 6:30pm | Free (must RSVP) | Details
🍷 Celebrate Friday eve with a five-course wine dinner at Dilworth Tasting Room SouthPark. | $290 | 6-9pm | Details
🎶 Don't miss Mary J. Blige with special guests Ne-Yo and Mario on the "For All My Fans" tour at Spectrum Center. | 7pm | $80+ | Details
Friday, Feb. 7
🖼 Discover local art during South End's First Friday Gallery Crawl. Be sure to crawl via the Rail Trail to see the kickoff of the Rail Trail Lights. | 5-9pm | Free | Details
🎪 Enjoy a burlesque-inspired aerial show, hosted by Cirque Du Biere at Hi-Wire. | 7-9:30pm | $25 | Details
🧧 Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Mint Museum Uptown's Mint 2 Move: Cultural Dance Night. | 7pm | $11-14 | Details
🥃 Join fellow whiskey enthusiasts for The Ballantyne Whiskey Club's tasting experience, featuring Oaklore Distillery. | 6:30pm | $90 | Details
💚 Get your Lord Farquaad wig ready and dance the night away at The Underground's Shrek Rave. | 9pm | $41+ | 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.