Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a doughnut festival and pop-up markets

Friday, March 7

🍷 Enjoy a four-course dinner at Mama Ricotta's paired with wines from the Colognole region in Tuscany. | $90 | 6pm | Details

🥃 Go to a St. Patrick's Day-themed tasting of Irish whiskey at The Ballantyne. | $90 | 6:30pm | Details

🎤 Listen to a cappella tunes by local troup Queen City Vocals at Heist Brewery. | $12-$15 | 7pm | Details

🙎‍♀️ Celebrate International Women's Day at Resident Culture in Plaza Midwood and South End with live music, comedy, workshops, panel discussions and women-owned markets. | Free | Runs through Saturday | Details

⚽️ Watch Crown Legacy FC take on NYCFC II at Sportsplex at Matthews. | $12 | 7pm | Details

🎶 Play a Taylor Swift-themed game of music bingo at Suffolk Punch South End. | Free | 7-9pm | Details

🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Spectrum Center. | $22+ | 7pm | Details

🎨 Explore artwork and exhibits at South End's First Friday Gallery Crawl. | Free | 5-8:30pm | Details

🎷 Listen to live jazz music from Eric Darius at Middle C Jazz. | $49-$60 | 6:30pm | Details

🎭 Watch "Dreamgirls" at Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $35+ | Showings through Sunday | Details

Saturday, March 8

🧑‍🍳 Learn how to make a s'mores cake at Sweet Spot Studio. | $90 | 11am | Details

🥖 Learn how to make the best sourdough at Sweet Spot Studio. | $90 | 4pm | Details

🤣 Enjoy a night of comedy improv at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 8pm | Details

🐶 Meet some adoptable pups at Vaulted Oak Brewing and stick around for pet grooming service, or grab dinner from a food truck. | Free | 3pm | Details

🧘 Start your morning with an open level yoga flow at the Whitewater Center. | Free | 11:30am | Details

🏒 See the Charlotte Checkers play the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Bojangles Coliseum. | $30+ | 4pm | Details

⛹️ See the Charlotte Hornets play the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center. | $24+ | 6pm | Details

🖼️ Meet 10 local artists and shop from their artwork at the ArtPop Art Market at Le Méridien. | Free | 6-9pm | Details

👰‍♀️ Shop for discounted bridal dresses ranging from $99-$499 at Goodwill Opportunity Campus. | Free | 9am-4pm | Details

🧱 Take the kids to see Lego displays or craft some of their own Lego creations at the Brick Fan Expo in The Park Expo & Conference Center. | $22.50+ | Runs through Sunday | Details

🤵 Dress up in shades of brown for the Melanin Affair at The Casey and expect an evening with drinks, live painting and music from a live DJ. | $75 | 8pm | Details

Sunday, March 9

🛍️ Shop from Birkdale Village's open air market with a range of items from local small businesses, music from a live DJ. | Free | 11am | Details

🥩 Eat a Sunday surf and turf dinner from L'Ostrica. | $85 | 5:30pm | Details

🤣 Spend the afternoon laughing at Monarch Market's comedy showcase and stick around for drink specials. | Free | 2pm | Details

👚 Shop from 25+ vintage clothing vendors on the lawn in front of the Ford Building at Camp North End. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details

🍩 Indulge in sweet treats at the annual Donuts Festival and sip on drinks at Norfolk Hall. | $32-$42 | 1-5pm | Details

🎵 Vibe to a Notorious B.I.G. tribute at RSVP South End. | $23.18 | 5-10pm | Details

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