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Things To Do This Weekend – March 31 – April 2

by Jason | Mar 31, 2017 | Charlotte Area News and Information, Charlotte Events

Sometimes it’s easy to be fooled. We go about our normal activities, processes, not considering that someone is ‘plotting’ how they can catch us in a fun and innocent, however precarious, situation. I don’t think that any of us ever INTEND on being duped, hoodwinked, or swindled. But, then it happens. Every year, APRIL FOOLS DAY causes countless of individuals to tread lightly. We’re less likely to whole-heartedly believe what we hear. We know with social media, and the magic of technology, that information can be posted and out there for the world to see. So what do we take as TRUTH and what do we take as FOLLY? Out of 365 days, this is the one that we pause and consider, “Hmm, wait, what day is it? This may be a hoax and I don’t want to be the ONE to fall for the gag”. Well, I certainly can’t foretell what you may or may not be faced with on such an unpredictable and fickle day. But I CAN tell you that there are some fun and exciting things going on in the Queen City this weekend to (possibly) offset your anxiousness. This is a “NO JUDGEMENT ZONE”, but if you’re prone to falling for certain jokes and at times, let’s just say it, gullible, here are a few great things to do this weekend to keep you in perfect peace and enjoyment.

FRIDAY MARCH 31, 2017 – 10:00 AM
Loveworld Talent Search is here in Charlotte and ready to display your abilities! Auditions are for musicians – dancers – vocalists – spoken word – actors & much more! If you want to take your talent to the next level, go ahead, make your video, and register online! Best of Luck.

LOVEWORLD TALENT SEARCH
LOVEWORLD CONFERENCE CENTER
4237 Raleigh Street
Charlotte, NC
980-219-5150

FRIDAY MARCH 31, 2017 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tired of the same activities? Then look no further! Make your way over to Hissho Sushi for a sneak peek into the history of this timeless treat and learn to roll your own sushi too! Whether you’re an avid sushi fan, a home chef expanding your repertoire or just looking for something unique to do with friends, you’ll find these classes engaging and creative. Great for a date night, girls’/guys’ night out, teambuilding or even a twist on birthday celebrations.

Sushi Rolling Class
Hissho Sushi
11949 Steele Creek Road
Charlotte, NC
704-926-2200

SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2017 – 7:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
Any chance to raise awareness and resources to fund something important is always exciting. The opportunity to increase brain tumor research is certainly important. The Charlotte Brain Tumor Race offers individuals and teams a chance to honor and remember loved ones, connect with others interested in the brain tumor cause, and helps to educate the local community on the diverse needs of the brain tumor community.

Charlotte Brain Tumor Race
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church Street
Charlotte, NC
919-323-1922

SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2017 – 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
The Concord Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is sponsoring a FREE College Fair that is open to everyone. 19+ Colleges and Universities will be on hand to answer any questions, as well as discussions about Financial Aid, Scholarships, and ACT/SAT Preparation.

College Fair
McGill Baptist Church
5300 Poplar Tent Rd
Concord, NC

SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2017 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Go enjoy some high flying machines, speakers, demonstrations, aviation groups, a variety of fun activities for the kids and more!

Learning to Fly
NC Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave
Spencer, NC
704-636-2889

SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2017 – 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Experience the inaugural AspieCon this Saturday. A full day of family fun to celebrate individuals on the autism spectrum. AspieCon is an interactive out-of-the-box event that is part-convention, part-resource fair, and 100% family fun — Includes Cosplay, Superhero Meet-N-Greets, live animals from Triple Play Farm, magicians, and much MORE!

AspieCon 2017
Queens Sports Complex
2229 Tyvola Road
Charlotte, NC
704-552-0116

SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2017 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Love chocolate? Love to spend time with others? Love to Learn? Go learn the ins and outs of the sometimes mysteriously thought of chocolate tempering. The science behind crystal formations to the ways you can achieve it at home. A 2-hour class you will dip fruits, fill molds, make bon-bon shells, and at least twice temper chocolate by hand. Take home many of these creations you build you’ll have knowledge and something to share!

Chocolate Tempering Workshop
The Secret Chocolatier
2935 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC
704-323-8178

SUNDAY APRIL 2, 2017 – 7:00 PM
In the spirit of Opening Day for the Charlotte Knights, this month, The Cotton Room will have a lineup of great American baseball movies. This week, they’ll play the classic Charlie Sheen movie, “Major League”! Enjoy $3 Domestics, $5 Tito’s and Deep Eddy’s vodka, along with $5 Crown Royals.

Baseball Movie Marathon at The Cotton Room: Major League
The Cotton Room at Belfast Mill
144 Brevard Court
Charlotte, NC
704-333-7160

Things To Do This Weekend – March 24 -27

by Jason | Mar 24, 2017 | Charlotte Area News and Information, Charlotte Events

Is there anything better, this time of year, than: NCAA March Madness, sprouting flowers and trees, long(er) walks with your pet, or sitting out on your deck a little longer because of the time change? As we approach the End of March, there are quite a number of things that we can turn our attention to and appreciate. The (official) changing of the seasons occurred this week, with the first day of spring, and in this edition of “Things To Do This Weekend”, we explore a multitude of fun activities and events to take part in. The Charlotte Metro area prides itself in being accessible and exciting, so why not check out some of these happenings and find yourself taking in all that the Queen city has to offer.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Spectrum Center
333 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC
Phone: 800-745-3000 | 704-467-6387

The hometown Charlotte Hornets look to extend their winning streak to 4 games as Lebron James and the World Champion Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Spectrum Center on Friday Night.

Couples Date Night BYOB & Paint “Charlotte the QC”
Cajun Canvas
11116 STryonn St. Charlotte NC
Phone: 704-504-5224

Take your sweetie to Cajun Canvas for their Date Night and create a 2 panel painting of “Charlotte the QC.” Both of you paint for just $45.00! Bring your food and beverage to make this a special night.

Camp In: The Woodland Indians
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-866-1033

Travel 400 years back in time to explore the lives of the Native people living in the Piedmont region of the Carolinas. Learn how Woodland Indians used natural resources to obtain food, water, shelter, clothes, and tools as you make crafts and enjoy hands-on activities. This event includes an evening snack and breakfast.

Running Five to Make Sports Thrive
Walter Elisha Park
W345 N White st Fort Mill, SC 29708
Phone: (704)` 893-3800

Here’s your opportunity to do good for your body, and do good for someone else! The Fourth Annual “RUNNING FIVE TO MAKE SPORTS THRIVE” 5k is an exciting event every year. All monies raised from this event will support Fort Mill Middle Schools athletic programs and facilities.

Lake Norman / Concord Brew Ha-Ha Tour
Departing from Primal Brewery
16432 Old Statesville Rd Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: 704-765-5104

This (nearly) all day tour will delight participants with Deluxe motor coach transportation. Come enjoy the expertise of a professionally trained tour escort and receive complimentary BROOKLYN SOUTH PIZZA. You’ll get TWO Souvenir Pint Glasses (Primal & Red Hill), THREE free beer tastings at each brewery, three “Behind the Scene” brewery tours, and MORE.

Charlotte Wing Fest
Rooftop 210
210 E Trade Street Charlotte, NC

1ST ANNUAL CLT WING FESTIVAL! Join others for a throw down while Uptown Charlotte’s favorite restaurants compete for the BEST WINGS IN TOWN! Nothing like a fresh cold one while sampling the best wings in town. Based on restaurants choice, enjoy their preferred beer samples at each wing stop.

Health and Wellness Fair
Healthy Home Market- Galleria
1816 Galleria blvd Matthews, NC
Phone: 980-267-3326

Gift Baskets Raffles Samples Local practitioners And the first 50 people will receive a goodie bag starting at 1pm! Be sure to bring a friend to see what all HHM has to offer!

South End Scavenger Hunt
South End, Charlotte, NC
1400 S Church St Charlotte, NC

South End Scavenger Hunt for Cystic Fibrosis. 100% of the proceeds goes to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Find clues inside the assigned bars and throughout South End Get bonus points for drinking the bar drink specials 3 hours to get to the finish line and the team with the most points wins. Stick around for some food and drinks and to hear who won prizes. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and maybe a few more. Rain or Shine!

Things To Do This Weekend – March 17-19

by Jason | Mar 17, 2017 | Charlotte Area News and Information, Charlotte Events

UP, DOWN, UP, DOWN… Could we possibly have any more random weather and temperatures the past couple weeks? I planted grass about a month ago in my front yard, and this past weekend there was snow in that front yard. A few weeks ago I was wearing shorts, washing my car, even spreading out on my deck furniture. This morning I found myself wearing ‘long johns’, gloves and a scarf. It’s no wonder that there are sicknesses going around and quick ‘In & Out’ wellness clinics are handing out prescriptions left and right. Regardless of what you think of the Metro Charlotte weather so far for 2017, the middle of March always provides a wealth of fun and exciting activities, both GREEN and NOT!

If you’ve never taken part in a FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY, then you don’t know the enjoyment of gathering around some of the best prepared food in the area with friends. If your week has been ‘one of those weeks’, and you’d like nothing more than to get out with your family for the day, then nothing beats the CHARLOTTE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE. And even though there’s no NCAA Basketball in our area, the CHARLOTTE HORNETS always turn up the heat in the Spectrum Center.

Forget the weather. Go ahead and dress for the event, whether inside or outside, and indulge in all of the exhilarating and interesting events that the Queen City offers this weekend!

Get your St. Patrick’s Day started bright and early! Kegs and Eggs Irish Breakfast @ 10am, Including 2 beers, breakfast & festive giveaways. Featuring a line-up of everyone’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day activities: – A Kick-Off Toast @ 12pm – Irish Food and Drink Features – Live Music in Courtyard, games and giveaways!

Shamrock’n the Village presented by Ballantyne Live
Blackfinn Ameripub – Ballantyne Village
14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC
(704) 900-6095

On this food tour, sample and sip your way through Uptown Charlotte’s best representations of the local South through its ingredients, cuisine, & farmers.

Soul of the South Uptown Food Tour
Charlotte Center City
Charlotte, NC
(980) 258-9992

Jazz Arts Initiative continues Season 8 of its Jazz Room Series on Friday with the return of “Gypsy Jazz!” Guitarist Andy Page will be playing the music of the legendary Django Reinhardt.

The Jazz Room at the Stage Door Theater
The Stage Door Theater / Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

130 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC

(704) 336-9350

Whether you’re a gin drinker or a scotch fan, or you just want to develop an appreciation for dark liquors, this course is for you. You will be introduced to the history and science behind cask-aged spirits. You will learn the correct way to taste and evaluate different styles and we’ll explore ways to customize these drinks to perfectly suit your tastes. Come over to the dark side and find out how fun and accessible the world of whiskey can be! Tickets include 3 Full Sized Cocktails and Irish inspired bites.

Shake. Stir. Sip. Socialize: St. Patty’s Day Cocktail Class
Hygge Co-Working

809 W. Hill Street Charlotte, NC

(704) 565-9925

This Friday, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an ever-changing line-up of the city’s finest food trucks. Kick the weekend off with dynamic food and award-winning, local craft beer.

St. Patty’s Day Food Truck Friday
Sycamore Brewing
2161 Hawkins St. Charlotte, NC
(704) 910-3821

Come explore the Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event ~ Where learning is fun and delicious Admission to events includes: FREE Product sampling and sales from many gluten & allergen-free vendors FREE lectures/demonstrations from well-known members of the gluten-free community about gluten and allergen-free living FREE gift bag to tote around samples and purchases Family Friendly Vendors.

Charlotte Gluten and Allergen Free Wellness Event
Oasis Shriner Auditorium
604 Doug Mayes Pl Charlotte, NC
(704) 804-4090

Come see why CCT is one of the top 50 comedy theaters in the Nation! Charlotte Comedy Theater brought Chicago style improv to the area over 16 years ago and continues to produce a variety of hilarious improv comedy shows. Different shows every weekend feature long and short form comedy, an all-female ensemble and open shows, where all levels of performers play together. A great night of laughter!

Improv Comedy Show by CCT
Charlotte Comedy Theater at Wet Willies
900 NC Music Factory Blvd Charlotte, NC 28206
(803) 792-1608

Despite dropping 4 of their past 5 contests, the Charlotte Hornets return home to take on the Washington Wizards.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards
Spectrum Center
333 East Trade Street Charlotte, NC
800-745-3000

The 21st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Charlotte Goes Green Festival where thousands of spectators will once again watch as the heart of Charlotte vibrates to the sound of pipes and the cheers of the spectators lining the streets on a perfect day. The combination of flags, floats, kids, and pipe band music made everyone smile and be Irish for a day.

21st Annual Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Uptown Charlotte – On Tryon St. between N. 9th St. & S. 3rd St.
500 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
(803) 802-1678

Fort Mill Community Playhouse Presents Sylvia

A modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog. Sylvia, a street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.

Sylvia
Fort Mill Community Playhouse
220 Main Street Fort Mill, SC

Things To Do In March 2017

by Jason | Mar 4, 2017 | Charlotte Area News and Information, Charlotte Events

Whether it’s the chirping of the birds to start your day, the cool afternoon breezes, the opportunity to get some things done outside, or the fun activities you can take part in as spring rolls in, there are many reasons that we can appreciate the month of March. I recently took advantage of the above normal temperatures and got my front yard aerated and seeded. Thankfully, (about 10 days in) I’m finally seeing some sprouts and anticipating a nice(r) looking front yard in the coming weeks. Again, just another pleasing aspect of the changing of the seasons, LIFE! We are very fortunate to live in Metro Charlotte, where there’s always life happening all around us. How many times have you turned on the television, listened to the radio, or looked online, only to find out that there’s nothing going on in your area? Well, even though we are separated by a computer/mobile device screen, I’m fairly certain I just “heard” a resounding, “NEVER” across the room. In the Queen City, there’s never a dull moment. Maybe you went on a Segway tour of the city last week. Maybe you went to a ballet last month. You, quite possibly, attended a sporting event last year. If you keep going back over your experiences and activities, you’d be hard pressed to have a ‘repeat’ occurrence, simply because our/your hometown, is in a continual state, of providing some wonderful LIFE opportunities. The month of March is no different, and we’d love to offer some these categories and events for you to plan your next adventure. Comedy, food, ballgames, culture, education, and FUN, the kick off to spring 2017 is full of possibilities.

Sports Events For March 2017

by Jason | Mar 4, 2017 | Charlotte Area News and Information, Charlotte Events

Charlotte 49ers Baseball
Kick off the month of March on the baseball diamond. The hometown Charlotte 49ers face off against the Xavier Musketeers in a weekend series, starting on Friday afternoon.

Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets continue the second half of the season and pushing to make the playoffs. After a west coast series of games they’ll return home to host the Indiana Pacers at the Spectrum Center. Buzz City is always electric on game day, so join thousands of other hometown fans and cheer on one of the areas most exciting teams.

Charlotte Checkers Hockey
The proud AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL, the Charlotte Checkers square off against the visiting Bakersfield Condors. The Checker’s games are full of fun, excitement, and intensity.

Great Amazing Race
This unique and exciting race features two person teams (adults & kids grades k-12) completing a course speckled with fun team-oriented challenges. Each task requires the cooperation of both teammates in order to complete. How well you work together is the most important skill to winning the race.

Coed Doubles Beach Volleyball Tournament
$50 Entry per team – $60 cash walkup (if available) Cash Prizes for ALL Divisions! There’s limited space, so make sure if you want to play, you register early!

Asheville Half Marathon
Enjoy the beautiful gardens and intriguing architecture at the Biltmore Estate while running through America largest backyard! The first 10 miles are on the same course as The Asheville Marathon’s Full Marathon race, the following day. All finishers will receive a custom Asheville Marathon & Half pint glasses and a custom designed woodalion.

Final Quest 5K
The 4th Annual Final Quest 5K: It’s great fun with sponsor booths, snacks, goody bags for all runners as well as a free t-shirt! Such a great time for a worthy cause.

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