Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte, including Panthers game and tailgates

Friday, Jan. 9

🎤 Plan your best year by listening to speakers at Triple C Barrel Room who will help you set a clear vision for 2026 and seal it with a vision board. | $99 | 9am | Details

🥳 Celebrate Dilworth Tasting Room's ninth anniversary by enjoying $9 drink specials on espresso martinis, old-fashioneds and all wines by the glass. | Free | Runs through Saturday | Details

🥃 Experience a Jefferson's Ocean bourbon whiskey tasting dinner with the Ballantyne Whiskey Club at the Ballantyne Hotel.| $110 | 6:30pm | Details

🪄 Learn about magic, martial arts and more at Southern Strain Plaza Midwood. | Free | 7pm | Details

🎤 See Sherri Shepherd live at Headliners in Uptown. | $51+ | 7pm | Details

🏒 Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers as they take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Bojangles Coliseum. | $34+ | 7pm | Details

🧠 Test your knowledge of "Stranger Things" with trivia at Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7–9pm | Details

Saturday, Jan. 10

🏈 Cheer on the Panthers vs. the Los Angeles Rams in the playoff game at Bank of America Stadium. | $175+ | 4:30pm | Details

🎊 Pregame or watch the Panthers game from Pinhouse with a full bar, drink specials, a DJ, wing specials and more. | Free | 3–9pm | Details

🤣 Spend the evening laughing at improv at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for their "Casual Affair" show at 8pm. | $15 | 6pm | Details

🏃🏽‍♀️ Participate in the Rocky Road Half Marathon, 10K and 5K at the Whitewater Center. | Pickup is from 5–7pm on Jan. 9, and starting at 7:30am on Jan. 10; race times vary | Details

🎤 See stand-up comedian Ali Siddiq at Ovens Auditorium. | $51+ | 8pm | Details

🪡 Learn how to sew in a beginner-friendly class at Charlotte Creative Space. | $60 | 1pm | Details

💘 Meet your match in a speed dating session with singles ages 25–40 at Anatolia Cafe & Cuisine. | $36 | 3-5pm | Details

🐈 Take a winter painting class while you get snuggles from cats at Whiskerville Kitty Cat Cafe. | $40 | 1:30–4pm | Details

🧘 Enjoy a yoga flow at Tap In in LoSo and stick around for breakfast drink specials. | 9am | $14 | Details

🎉 Tailgate ahead of the Panthers game at the corner of West Fourth Street & South Graham Street with a DJ, full bar and more. | $17+ | 12–7:30pm | Details

🏃 Attend the Around the Crown launch party at North End Tap Room by kicking it off with a jog along 1- and 3-mile routes followed by live music, raffle prizes and food. | Prices vary | 3–5pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away with a comedy show at The Barrel Room at Triple C. | Free | 7–9pm | Details

Sunday, Jan. 11

🫖 Visit Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary for a party with karaoke, a giant charcuterie board, a DJ and more. | Free | 5–7:30pm | Details

🍷 Stop by The Auto Pour for a wine lesson and watch talented locals take the stage in an open mic night. | $15 | 5:30pm | Details

🎨 Create a winter watercolor painting in a class led by a local artist at Summit Coffee on the Plaza. | $30 | 3–5pm | Details

👑 Enjoy a drag queen brunch performance at Midtown Tavern. | $21+ | 11am–2pm | Details

🧘 Take a yoga session on the rooftop of the Harvey B. Gantt Center. | Free | 12:30–1:30pm | Details

🪴 Take a terrarium building workshop at PlantHouse. | $29 | Times vary | Details

🧀 Learn how to make your own charcuterie board at The Royal Tot or indulge in a brunch for a VIP treatment. | $19 | 2:30pm | Details

🎷 Enjoy live jazz over a glass of wine at The Wine Vault Elizabeth. | $39 | 4–6pm | Details

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