Weekender: 25 things to do in Charlotte this weekend
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N.C. natives Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton perform at Spectrum Center on Jan. 23. Photo: Axios archives
If there's ever a weekend to try a new restaurant, it's this one — with Queen's Feast kicking off, and plenty of live shows, from concerts to Hornets games, to round it out.
Editor's note: This list was compiled on Wednesday, Jan. 21; weather conditions may affect scheduled events.
Friday, Jan. 23
🍝 Eat a prix-fixe multi-course meal at any of the 120 participating restaurants in the Charlotte area during Queen's Feast. | $30–$55 | Runs through Feb. 1 | Details
🎤 Vibe to Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton in concert at Spectrum Center. | $85+ | 8pm | Details
🤣 See comedian Seth Meyers at Ovens Auditorium. | $63+ | 7:30pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of "New Girl" trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7–9pm | Details
🎷 Listen to saxophonist Richard Elliot at Middle C Jazz. | $66+ | Times vary | Details
🏡 Check out the annual Greater Charlotte Home and Landscape Show at the Cabarrus Arena: a marketplace for remodeling, guest speakers and more. | $7+ | Runs through Jan. 25 | Details
🎼 See the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra perform a selection of Motown hits at the Knight Theater. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details
🎤 Check out "Breaking Free," a cabaret by Paul Oakley Stovall that blends music and personal storytelling at Booth Playhouse. | $52+ | 7:30pm | Details
Saturday, Jan. 24
🫖 Enjoy a "Phantom of the Opera"-themed tea at The Ballantyne Hotel. | $35–$70 | 1–4pm | Details
🍿 Check out the opening night of the Charlotte Jewish Film Festival with a comedy duo performance from YidLife Crisis and a screening of "Swedishkayt" at the Carolina Theatre. | $34–$48 | Runs through Feb. 22 | Details
🥁 Watch big HBCUs battle it out in Battle of the Bands at Bojangles Coliseum. | $38+ | 5pm | Details
🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center. | $27+ | 6pm | Details
🚶♀️ Get your steps in by joining the morning walking club at Night Swim in South End for a 3-mile route. | Free | 9am | Details
🐶 Cheer on pups as they compete in four skill categories in the Doggy 'Lympics at Hi-Wire Brewing for a chance to win a cash prize. A portion of proceeds benefit Billie's Buddies. | Prices vary | 1–4pm | Details
💘 Stop by Hardy Boys Records in South End to connect with other singles who share a love for music and stick around for ice cream, nonalcoholic drinks, photo booths and more. | $15 | 6–8pm | Details
🍸 Learn how to make three modern cocktails paired with seasonal bites at The Asbury. | $50 | 4pm | Details
🎶 Listen to a fusion of Afrobeat, jazz and funk music from Kokoroko live at The Underground. | $37 | 8:30pm | Details
🐮 Take the kids to enjoy cow-themed crafts and cookie decorating with an educational session at the Whitewater Center. | $10–$40 | 10am–12pm | Details
🎻 Take in an Olympics-inspired concert from the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Knight Theater. | $23+ | 11am | Details
🎵 Listen to alternative country music from South Carolina band the Blue Dogs at Booth Playhouse. | $35+ | 8pm | Details
Sunday, Jan. 25
🍽️ Enjoy a six-course Parmesan-themed Sunday supper from L'Ostrica. | $80 | 5:30pm | Details
🤘 Vibe to Ghost's Skeletour World Tour at Spectrum Center. | $53+ | 8pm | Details
⛸️ Go ice-skating at the Whitewater Center. | $25 | Runs through mid-February | Details
🎶 Listen to gospel performers like Chris Tomlin, Matthew West and Katy Nichole at the Winter Fest show at Bojangles Coliseum. | $15 donation encouraged | 5–11:30pm | Details
🐄 Visit the Whitewater Center to enjoy coffee or cocoa, a house-baked pastry, a bag of cow treats and 15 minutes with the cows. | $40 | 9am–12pm | Details
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