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 Stage Door Theater / Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
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.
Hygge Co-Working
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
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.