Non-CIAA events this weekend

If partying with the masses isn't your style then stay away from uptown. There are a slew of parties this weekend. Click here for my best picks. If you're looking to escape the CIAA crowds, try these events.

Wednesday

Helping Children In Crisis - James Ford, the NC Teacher of the Year, will be the guest speaker at A Night for Children’s Rights. It’s the annual fundraiser for the Council for Children’s Rights. 6 p.m. McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 North College St.

Thursday 

Pick Your Favorite Enjoy some new bites at Little Spoon's test kitchen. They're trying out Pan-Asian small bites tonight. 5 p.m. Little Spoon, 2820 Selwyn Ave Suite 180.













Helen Says - Harvest Moon Grille is doing a beer and dinner pairing featuring some rather unique food items, such as popcorn balls. Get the full scoop. Harvest Moon Grille, 331 E. Main St. in Lincolnton.

Friday

Escape The CIAA – Enjoy two nights full of Bands, DJ's, a flip cup tournament, cornhole tournament and more at TyberPalooza. There's a beer tasting on Saturday. It’s being billed as “THE BEST place to be CIAA weekend with the locals.” 7 p.m. Tyber Creek Pub, 1933 South Blvd.  Registration for tournaments.

Saturday

Caffeinated Culture – Experience the local coffee scene on The Charlotte Coffee Crawl - A Caffeinated Celebration of Coffee Culture, 9 a.m. Boquete Mountain Coffee, 2113 N Davidson St.

A Gentleman's Club - Fine clothes, booze and food at Elevate Lounge. Enjoy fine scotches, whiskey, bourbon, tequila and craft beers at Elevate Lounge. Featured retailers: Abbeydale, Re Salon And Medspa and Silverfly. Artwork by Kyle Mosher and food from At 7th Restaurant. $25. 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Metrolina Auto Group, 7100 Statesville Road.