Thursday, February 11, 2016

Weekend Preview: Carnival, Valentine's fun and an undie run

It's going to be cold outside, but there are some hot parties that you don't want to miss.
See you in the streets.
Tonight
A New Brand - Enemy of Fashion’s Mike Watson has teamed up with the Cultural Initiative Team to to create Heartful Apparel Brand. 6:30 p.m., Tuft, 1222 Central Ave.



Start A Movement - Former mayor Harvey Gantt, Cops & Barbers founder Shaun Corbett and others will take part in the Movement Makers. It’s a conversation about social change and the making of a Movement.  Levine historian Brenda Tindal will moderate. 6 p.m. Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E 7th St. Free. Details. Complimentary parking after 5 p.m. in 7th St. Station parking deck. Bring parking ticket inside Museum to be validated.




Burlesque & Valentine’s Edition - Shiprocked and Stiletto Presents: Annual Anti-Valentine's Party! Burlesque and Sideshow Revue. It’s rock and roll, dance music, shimmying and teasing. Featuring: Damn Right Dixie, Saturos, Salvador Dolly and the Shiprocked Go-Go Hotties. 10 p.m. Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. Details.




Friday
Carnival! - The Latin American Coalition’s Brazilian Carnaval's A Night In Rio is one of it’s most popular events. Experience dancing, live music, authentic food, a parade and more. 7 p.m, Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E 36th St. $15. Details.





Pop Up Market - Shop local for Valentine’s gifts at the 7th Street Public Market   Valentine's Sip & Shop Pop Up Market. There will be fashion trucks set up in the parking lot across the street and more shops inside. 8 p.m., 7th St. Market, 224 E 7th St.



Saturday
Fun Run - The Cupid's Undie Run Charlotte is a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day watching hundreds of barely clothed people run in the frigid weather. Yes, it’s cold outside. It benefits the Children's Tumor Foundation. 12 – 4 p.m., Suite at EpiCentre, 210 E Trade St. Details.




Sunday

A Funny Romeo and Juliet - The ladies of Chickspeare will perform "A Quickie with Romeo and Juliet.” 7:30 p.m. tonight and Noon Saturday, NoDa Brewing Company, 
2229 North Davidson St. $15.


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