Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte this weekend

Friday, Nov. 21

🎭 See "The Sound of Music" at Belk Theater. | $46+ | Showtimes vary | Details

🧑‍🍳 Learn how to make turkey-shaped French macarons at Sweet Spot Studio. | $75 | 6:30pm | Details

👯‍♀️ Watch a dance performance inspired by the Christmas classic "The Polar Express" at Inner Diva Fitness. | $25 | 8pm | Details

🎤 See comedian Nate Bargatze on his "Big Dumb Eyes World Tour" at Spectrum Center. | $59+ | 7pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to rock band Lovejoy at The Fillmore. | $45+ | 8pm | Details

❄️ Experience cask curling on the ice rink at the Whitewater Center and a three-course dinner at River's Edge afterward. | $75 | Times vary | Details

⛸️ Slip on your skates to glide along the ice of Camp North End's rink in front of the Ford Building. | $15–$18 | 4–10pm | Details

🎄 Check out one of the many holiday-themed pop-up bars. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details

🌲 Take your family to shop at the Southern Christmas Show at the Park Expo & Conference Center. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details

🚘 Attend the Charlotte Auto Show at the Charlotte Convention Center. | $15+ | Runs through Sunday | Details

🎷 Enjoy jazz from singer-songwriter Will Downing and jokes from Guy Torry at the Carolina Theatre. | $71+ | 7:30pm | Details

🍿 Catch an outdoor screening of "One Piece Film Z" and Manga Mart at Urban District Market. | Free | 6–8pm | Details

Saturday, Nov. 22

🏰 Take the family to the 32nd annual Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville (16445 Poplar Tent Road). | Prices vary | Runs through this Sunday, 9:30am–5:30pm | Details

👨‍🍳 Learn how to make a pecan pie focaccia at Sweet Spot Studio. | $70 | 10:30am | Details

🍂 Pull up to a runners fall festival with games, treats and prizes at 2230 Bancroft St. | Free | 12–4pm | Details

🎅 Take the family to UCity Lights at The Shoppes at University Place for a Santa and Mrs. Claus visit, tree lighting, ornament making and more. | Free | 4pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away to an improv comedy session at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6pm | Details

🧹 Volunteer to clean up the rail trail in South End and get a free drink ticket and raffle entry at Wooden Robot. | Free | 10am | Details

👑 Hop on a drag queen funny bus inspired by the "Wicked: For Good" movie release. | $50 | 3pm | Details

🍹 Create cocktails in an interactive class with Bushmills Whiskey and small bites at Artisan's Palate. | $75 | 3pm | Details

🧘 Spend the morning in a sound bath and yoga session at Pause with tea and vendors. Proceeds benefit a local child with leukemia. | $15 | 10am–12pm | Details

🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the LA Clippers at Spectrum Center. | $27+ | 1pm | Details

🛍️ Shop for garments and accessories from Charlotte Vintage Market at NoDa Brewing. | Free | 12–5pm | Details

🏈 Watch Johnson C. Smith take on Frostburg State in the NCAA Division II playoffs in west Charlotte. | $31+ | 1pm | Details

Sunday, Nov. 23

🍽️ Bring a dish and any non-perishables for Care Ring's food pantry to Southern Strain Plaza Midwood to enjoy a Friendsgiving. | Free | 2–4pm | Details

🍜 Dine at L'Ostrica for a multi-course ramen Sunday supper. | $75 | 5:30pm | Details

⛸️ Go ice skating at the Whitewater Center. | $25 | Runs through February | Details

☃️ Attend a BTS-inspired holiday party with a dance showcase, vendors, raffles, games and more. | $0–$12 | 12–5pm | Details

🧦 Let your kids slide in their socks along an indoor skating rink at Discovery Place Science as part of their winter celebration and stick around for more themed activities. | Price varies | Runs through Feb. 1 | Details

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