Plaza-Midwood is getting an Irish Pub and I can't wait. Not only are we getting an Irish Pub, but we're getting one by the the trio who basically has Fifth Street on lockdown. Tommy Timmins, Kevin Devin and Maynard Goble all or individually have their hands in Connolly's, Dandelion Market and Prohibition on Fifth Street, and Tyber Creek Pub on South Boulevard.
Their latest venture is The Workman's Friend on Central home. It's slated to open in late April in the former home of No Grease Barbershop and the adjacent salon. The Workman's Friend gets its name from the Flann O'Brien's poem "The Workman's Friend."
According to Wikipedia, the poem references that a pint of "plain," another word for porter, is your only man.
Timmons said the building will feature a mural on the side of the building facing Zada Jane's with a quote from the poem.
The pub will be one of the most authentic pubs in the trio's portfolio, Timmins said.
The Workman's Friend will offer a modern twist on Irish food and 18 taps ranging from local brews to traditional domestics. The pub will also have a patio in back.
Timmons said they decided to move to Plaza-Midwood, Devin's 'hood, after finding success in the uptown area.
"Its kind of our next step in our evolution," Timmins said. "We’re neighborhood bar guys. It’s the perfect spot for us branch out."
The Workman's Friend will be the newest offering in Plaza-Midwood, which is also getting a Pure Pizza in Lulu's old spot at 1911 Central Avenue. Legion Brewing is slated to open in the old Brodt Music Company at 1906 Commonwealth Ave.
I finished a week of beerhopping at the Craft Beer Week finale All Ale the Queen. I must admit after the week offered so many creative offerings, All Ale was a bit disappointing. Great concept, but as much as I like Amos' Southend for live music, it's not the best spot for a beer festival. It's too dark and cramped. The events at Common Market were cramped too, but those spots had an appealing intimacy. I did however, expect a bit more freakiness at Freakfest.
Cheers!
Get an early start to today's activities. There's a beer festival and monster party all before sundown, and then the party really gets started. See you in the streets.
Beer Finale- Craft Beer Week winds down with All Ale the Queen Beer Carnival. The event features more than 100 craft beers, belly dancing, hoopers, jugglers and more. Two sessions: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Amos' Southend, 1423 South Tryon St. Free street parking, but be safe and take the light rail or a ride service. $40.
Tights and Leather - The original Batman and Robin, a panel about “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” and monster pageants are only a few of the highlights of the Mad Monster Party 2015. This sounds so fun. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. The Blake Hotel 555 S. McDowell St. $25 and up. Paid parking onsite.
Yoga Crawl- Most crawls feature lots of booze and even more stumbling. Barefoot Studio Crawl is a creative benefit for Moving Poets Charlotte. Enjoy nibbles catered by Carpe Diem. The evening will feature: a kinetic sculpture exhibit by Kit Kube, a musical sculpture by Colleen Galeazzi, dance performance by Moving Poets Charlotte and so much more. 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Yoga One and Open Door Studios, 1318 Central Avenue. $25.
Don't Forget
For The Kids - Bring the kids out to see the Easter Bunny and enjoy balloon artist and face painting at Easter Hoppenings. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Phillips Place in Southpark. Free.
Celebrate Leaders - Celebrate community leaders at the Whitney M. Young Gala. It’s a celebration of philanthropic, diversity and inclusion. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with registration and hor d'oeuvres. Formal program and dinner begins at 6:45 p.m. After the program, the evening there will be dancing and dessert. Omni Hotel Charlotte, 132 E. Trade St. Paid parking available. Ticket info.
Tonight is going to be great. Fun-seekers can choose from a bloody MMA fight or a sensuous jazz show just to name a few things.
Let me explain: In Wednesday's Sip + Play, I listed the incorrect date for the Inaugural STEM to Fork Culinary Competition. It's happening now. It ends at 11:30 a.m., 7th Street Public Market, 224 East 7th St.
Now let's get this party started. See you in the streets.
Intimate Jazz - Maysa sings the kind of moody jazz that pairs well with a cigar and a bourbon. Prepare for a great evening of jazz at An Intimate Evening with Incognito Featuring Maysa. 8 p.m. McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, 345 N. College. St. $42.50 and up.
Spring Fever - It’s not Memorial Day yet, but it’s okay to break out white for The White Party. The outfit doesn’t matter as long as it’s white.
10 p.m. On The Roxx Cornelius, 19712 One Norman Blvd, Cornelius. Free. Presented by Social Flockers.
Don't Forget
For Real Beatdown - Somebody’s going to tapout at Fight Lab MMA /Fight Lab 45. South Carolina Stingrays’ Nate Kiser makes his MMA debut 6 p.m., Grady Cole Center, 310 North Kings Dr. $35 and up.
Jazz and Film - This editioin of New Frequencies: Inspired Lunacy features short films by Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin. Maddie is known for reimagining the silent film era. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., McColl Center for Art + Innovation, 721 N Tryon St.
For The Kids - Play hoops and raise awareness about teen violence at The 5th Annual Midnight Madness Basketball Tournament for teens and young adults. It’s for ages (13-22) 10 p.m. - 2 a.m., Johnston YMCA, 3025 N. Davidson St. $5 and registration is onsite.
Craft Beer Week continues and Easter events are kicking off too. Let's get this party started. See you in the streets...
Tonight
Happy Hour - Hang out with Charlotte’s young black professionals and listen to the grooves of the The Mighty DJ DR at Charlotte’s Favorite Happy Hour. 5:30 p.m. Bubble Charlotte, Epicenter, 210 East Trade St. Free. Paid parking onsite and limited street parking.
Beer Beatdown - 15 NC breweries participate in the Annual Rumble In The Alley, part of Charlotte Craft Beer Week. The first hour is blind taste-testing and voting and then good ol’ enjoyment of libations. 6 p.m. The Common Market, 2007 Commonwealth Avenue. $25. Free street parking.
Celebrate Black Women - Raheem DeVaughn is showing his love for black women with his new project “Queen.” His Queens For A Day event earlier this month supported battered black women. He joins songstresses Ledisi and Leela James. 8 p.m., Fillmore Charlotte, 1000 NC Music Factory Boulevard. $48.41. Standing room only. Parking onsite.
Thursday
Freaks and Beer - Enjoy rare brews from NoDa Brewing, Terrapin Brewing, Hi-Wire Brewing and others breweries at Freakfest, another Charlotte Craft Beer Week event. Rare beers paired with entertainment by Purgatory. You know there’ll be fire! 6:30 p.m., The Common Market Southend, 1515 South Tryon St. Limited surface lot parking and street parking.
Monthly Zaniness - The freakiness continues at Shiprocked Presents: Lipgloss. It’s all about the burn, spandex, and headbands and shake weights. BethAnn Phetamine and guests Oliver Clothessoff and Miley Virus tear up the Snug Harbor stage with a campy physical fitness-themed drag revue. Spandex-clad Go Go dancers; it doesn't get any crazier. 10 p.m., Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. Free. Street parking available.
Friday For The Kids - Four CMS middle school will compete in a head-to-head kids cooking competition the Inaugural STEM to Fork Culinary Competition. 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 7th Street Public Market, 224 East 7th St.
For Real Beatdown - Somebody’s going to tapout at Fight Lab MMA /Fight Lab 45. South Carolina Stingrays’ Nate Kiser makes his MMA debut 6 p.m., Grady Cole Center, 310 North Kings Dr. $35 and up.
Jazz and Film - This editioin of New Frequencies: Inspired Lunacy features short films by Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin. Maddie is known for reimagining the silent film era. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., McColl Center for Art + Innovation, 721 N Tryon St.
For The Kids - Play hoops and raise awareness about teen violence at The 5th Annual Midnight Madness Basketball Tournament for teens and young adults. It’s for ages (13-22) 10 p.m. - 2 a.m., Johnston YMCA, 3025 N. Davidson St. $5 and registration is onsite.
Saturday
For The Kids II - Bring the kids out to see the Easter Bunny and enjoy balloon artist and face painting at Easter Hoppenings. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Phillips Place in Southpark. Free.
Celebrate Leaders - Celebrate community leaders at the Whitney M. Young Gala. It’s a celebration of philanthropic, diversity and inclusion. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with registration and hor d'oeuvres. Formal program and dinner begins at 6:45 p.m. After the program, the evening there will be dancing and dessert. Omni Hotel Charlotte, 132 E. Trade St. Paid parking available. Ticket info.
Sunday
Jazzy Sunday - Enjoy music by jazz/soul singer and keyboardist Frank McComb. 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sydney’s Martini and Wine Bar, 401 N. Tryon St. Parking validated for Trans America Parking Deck.
Wow, two of my featured events are so bad for me, but they're going to taste so good. A hangover brunch and a dessert festival. Can a Sunday get any better? See you in the streets...
Beer Brunch - Today the Diamond features an expanded menu along with Pure Intentions Coffee poured all day, specialty themed cocktails, QC Cheesecakes’s speciality themed cheesecakes and the best hangover relief - diner food at Craft Hangover Brunch presented by NoDa Brewing Company. Coco Loco on draft. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Diamond Restaurant, 1901 Commonwealth Ave.
Sugar High - Sample desserts galore and help R.A.I.N. at the fourth annual Sweet Tooth Festival. - Omni Charlotte Hotel, East Trade St. $20, $30.
Don't Forget
Film Festival- The Banff Mountain Film Festival visits 400 communities and 40 countries throughout the world. The tour features a collection of action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. 7 p.m. McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, 130 N. Tryon St. $12. Parking onsite, street parking and paid parking lots available.
The first weekend of spring continues with a crazy line-up ranging from what I know will be a crazy to party to a family-friendly oyster roast. Charlotte Craft Beer Week continues with bashes at seven spots. Pick your pleasure. Let's get this party started. See you in the streets...
Gonna Be Crazy - If the Madhatter party was any indication then SPENT Entertainment’s Freakshow is going to be bananas. It features two stages, vendors, go go dancers, 11 deejays and celebrity guest MC Taylor J. Burt from Myrtle Manor. 9:30 p.m. The Chop Shop NoDa, 399 East 35th St. 18 and up. $15, $20.
Soup & Beer - Enjoy an afternoon of seasonal beer selections by local breweries at Butcher, Baker, Craft Cocktail Maker. Class includes beer samples and Chef Ben's beer cheese soup. 2 p.m. Block & Grinder, Providence Road. $40.
Latin Dance - BachataCLT is bringing back it’s monthly bachata social at Welcome Back Bachata! Dance to bachata with a smattering of salsa. Grooves by Charlotte's own DJ Pete. Arrive early for an urban bachata lesson taught by the Observer’s own Cleve Wootson. 10 pm. MoveStudio Charlotte, 1111 Hawthorne Lane #101. $5.
Don't Forget
Family Fun - The Rosedale Oyster Roast returns for a day of family fun. The oysters are roasted outside. There will be beer for the adults and activities for kids. 2- 5p.m., Historic Rosedale Plantation, 3427 North Tryon St. Find tickets or call 704-735-0325. $5.
Celebrate African-American Culture- 3rd Annual Charlotte African American Festival celebrates black heritage and culture. Includes musical acts ranging from gospel to hip-hop. There will also be art, literature and educational exhibits. Can’t forget the food, drummers and dancers to round out a full day of fun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Grady Cole Center, 310 N. Kings St.
Today is the first day of spring and the city is coming alive again. This weekend kicks off Craft Beer Week, and it only gets better. Let's get this party started. See you in the streets.
English Swing- Like swing music? You’ll love the swinging tunes of London-based Jive Aces. 7:30 p.m. Chantilly Hall, 2101 Shenandoah Ave. $20.
Fighting AIDS- The HBO movie was good, but the play makes this heart breaking "The Normal Heart" more intimate. Escape the distractions of watching at home and escape to the '80s. Remember when gay men were dying at alarming rates? This play won't let you forget. 8 p.m. tonight and weekends through April 4. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. $27. Don't Forget
Beer Week- Charlotte Craft Beer Week starts tonight. There's an Allagash Brewery Special Keg Tapping at Mac's Speedhop Southend, 2511 South Blvd, at 6 p.m. Then enjoy stoner rock music paired with Stone Brewery beer at The Cork and Cask, 9624 Bailey Rd Suite F, at 7 p.m. The finale event is All Ale the Queen on March 28 at Amos' Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St.
Auto-tone Jazz - Enjoy the free flowing jazz tunes paired with auto-tone at An Evening with The Robert Glasper Trio. Reggie Sullivan opens. 8 p.m. McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 North College St.
Tournament Bites- BLT Steak will offer five $5 game-day bar bites including steak sliders with aged cheddar and caramelized onion jam, miniature crab cakes with meyer lemon aioli, a kobe hot dog with Japanese mustard on a poppy seed bun, sweet potato fries with rosemary and blue cheese, and fried stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese stuffing. The deal starts today and ends Sunday and is available during tournament play. The Ritz, 110 N. College St. Complimentary valet parking.
St. Patrick's Day gave us a fun kick-off to the party week, and the party continues. Craft Beer Week starts and there's so many other things to do this weekend. Let's get this party started. See you in the streets.
Tonight Latin Fire - Ultra Entertainment y Concierto Latinos presents hit artist Fuego aka The Fireboy. 10 p.m. Suite, 210 E Trade St. $15 and up.
Funk ’n’ Soul - Enjoy R&B, soul, funk and disco from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s at Shiprocked. 10 p.m., Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. Street and lot parking available.
Friday
Beer Week- Charlotte Craft Beer Week starts tonight. There's an Allagash Brewery Special Keg Tapping at Mac's Speedhop Southend, 2511 South Blvd, at 6 p.m. Then enjoy stoner rock music paired with Stone Brewery beer at The Cork and Cask, 9624 Bailey Rd Suite F, at 7 p.m. The finale event is All Ale the Queen on March 28 at Amos' Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St.
Auto-tone Jazz - Enjoy the free flowing jazz tunes paired with auto-tone at An Evening with The Robert Glasper Trio. Reggie Sullivan opens. 8 p.m. McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 North College St.
Tournament Bites- BLT Steak will offer five $5 game-day bar bites including steak sliders with aged cheddar and caramelized onion jam, miniature crab cakes with meyer lemon aioli, a kobe hot dog with Japanese mustard on a poppy seed bun, sweet potato fries with rosemary and blue cheese, and fried stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese stuffing. The deal starts today and ends Sunday and is available during tournament play.
Saturday
Family Fun - The Rosedale Oyster Roast returns for a day of family fun. The oysters are roasted outside. There will be beer for the adults and activities for kids. 2- 5p.m., Historic Rosedale Plantation, 3427 North Tryon St. Find tickets or call 704-735-0325. $5.
Celebrate African-American Culture- 3rd Annual Charlotte African American Festival celebrates black heritage and culture. Includes musical acts ranging from gospel to hip-hop. There will also be art, literature and educational exhibits. Can’t forget the food, drummers and dancers to round out a full day of fun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Grady Cole Center, 310 N. Kings St.
Sunday
Film Festival- The Banff Mountain Film Festival visits 400 communities and 40 countries throughout the world. The tour features a collection of action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. 7 p.m. McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, 130 N. Tryon St. $12. Parking onsite, street parking and paid parking lots available.
St. Patrick's Day 2015 didn't disappoint with plenty of Irish good cheer at area bars. I started early at Sir Edmond Halley's. It was so early that family and kids were still out.
I finished my rounds in the Elizabeth Area at Kennedy's Premium Bar and Grill and Philosopher's stone. I decided to avoid the usual uptown revelry and was pleasantly surprised. Both Elizabeth area pubs were crowded, but not overwhelmingly packed. Beer tubs kept the beer flowing and most people actually found tables to sit with large pockets of friends. It was the way the holiday should be enjoyed - a cold one and friends.
Tuesday is St. Patrick's Day so it's going to be crazy. Be prepared for the crowds and fun. You'll get your fill of cabbage and corned beef. Beer will be flowing, so will the Irish whiskey and the fun. Music ranges from U2 tribute band to bagpipes to deejays.
NewSt. Patrick’s Day - Irish festivities, drink, and pub grub! Enjoy Guinness,
Harp, and Jameson as well as Irish cuisine. There will be a custom built Irish
musical playlist, and swag! 4 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Cork and Cask,9624 F Bailey Road, Cornelius.
NEW Traditional Celebration - Irish food, dancers, bagpipe
performances and giveaways. Sir Edmond Halley's,
4151 Park Road, Suite A. 704-525-7775.
NEW More Bagpipes - The Kilted Buffalo features limited edition Irish beers, bagpipers and a DJ. 6 p.m. The Kilted Buffalo, Both locations.
NewLive Music - Enjoy the usual specials plus music by U2 Tribute Band, In the Name of Love. Broadcasting GAA All-Ireland Finals starts at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m., Connolley's On Fifth, 115 E. Fifth St.
NEW Get Lucky - Green Jello
Wrestling Contest for $200. Drink specials. 10p.m., Bar Charlotte, 300 N. College St.
13th Annual Festival - Enjoy drink specials and a full menu. Doors open at 11 a.m. Fitzgerald's, 201 E. 5th St.
Charlotte's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl – Get Irish at Bubble, Suite, Whisky River, Strike City, Blackfinn and Vida Vida for the EpiCentre’sSt. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. 8 p.m. T-shirt pickup at Whiskey River. 201 E. Trade St. $15. Limited street parking. Paid parking onsite.
St. Pats Hooker – The party continues. Don’t miss Kegs and Eggs at 8 a.m. Galway Hooker Irish Pub, 17044 Kenton Dr, Cornelius. Free both days.
My two favorite meals are Happy Hour and Brunch. Since it's Sunday, let's talk about Spin Sundays at Draught. It's a brunch featuring a DJ, a bloody Mary bar and a mimosa bar. Spin Sundays is relatively new so there have been waits of about an hour, according to the manager. I lucked up on a recent Sunday and got a seat a the bar. The crowd was relatively light.
The vibe: The DJ spun low-key tunes. It's not a raucous party like Disco Brunch at Soul used to be. It's more of a chill weekend, winddown tempo.
The cocktails: The bloody Mary has a nice mix of condiments and Zing Zang for the base. I was more impressed with the mimosa bar. It had a variety of fresh fruits and juices. Nice touch.
The grub: The menu offers plenty of choices including biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash and a traditional breakfast. Now the good stuff: a fried chicken french toast sandwich, giant cinnamon rolls and the blue corn waffle topped with pulled pork.
Apparently, their traditional chicken and waffle is one of the most popular items. I tried the blue corn waffle with the pulled pork. It was good. The blue corn waffle definitely adds a different flavor.
All in all the vibe was good and so was the food. I'd check it out again with friends. Let me know what you think.
It's raining, it's pouring, green beer is flowing. Grab your umbrellas and head out to a variety of St. Patrick's Day Celebrations. Let's get this party started. See you in the streets.
Beer Crawl - Rare kegs tapped every two hours at different locations in South End. Take the free trolley between the eight stops from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Live music at every stop. Free. See the list of bars here. Parking available.
St. Patrick's Celebrations
Family Fun - The Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade & Charlotte Goes Green Festival is an annual event held in Uptown Charlotte. The parade will feature four pipe and drum bands, Ceol na Gael, Charlotte Fire Dept. Pipe & Drums, Jamestown Pipe & Drums and Grandfather Mountain Highlanders. Festivities include 2015Charlotte Goes Green Festival area from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parade starts at 11 a.m. at N. Tryon St. and 9th Street in uptown.
St. Pats Hooker – The Saturday party is going to huge. It's an outdoor block party with food trucks, lawn games, and live music. Doors open at noon Saturday. Don’t miss Kegs and Eggs at 8 a.m. March 17. Galway Hooker Irish Pub, 17044 Kenton Dr, Cornelius. Free both days.
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Rich and Bennett's St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl – This is billed as the World’s Largest Pub Crawl. It draws people from throughout the country. Check-in is from 12-3 p.m. behind Dixie's, directly across from the 7th street parking deck, 219 E 7th St.
Gone Green - The Rusty Rudder will be green for the Ruddered Green Party. 10 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road # 101, Cornelius.
Plays and tribute bands take center stage tonight. Tomorrow the St. Patrick's Day celebrations start. Here's my list. Let's get this party started. See in you in the streets.
For The Family - Searching for Starlight is a play based on their original children’s book Searching for Starlight. Searching for Starlight tells the story of a young girl's search for acceptance at a new school. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. Various times tonight and Saturday. $20. Tickets and info. Parking onsite.
Tribute Night - Four musicians from the Athens, GA music scene make up Abbey
Road Live, the Beatles Tribute Band. Feelin’ Groovy (Simon & Garfunkel
Tribute Band) will open. 9 p.m., Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave. $12, $14.
Time Travel - Ten-year-old Joey Stoshack travels back in
time to meet the legendary Jackie Robinson in the play Jackie & Me. Various
times today and Sunday. ImaginOn's Wells Fargo Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St. $14.
Don't Forget
Barbie Birthday – Celebrate all things Barbie at the “The Life of Barbie” party. Champagne toast, birthday cake, giveaways and my favorite - Barbie and Ken Look a Like contest. 7 p.m., Bubble Champagne Lounge, 210 East Trade. Free.
Family Fun - The
Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade & Charlotte Goes Green Festival is an
annual event held in Uptown Charlotte. The parade will feature four pipe and
drum bands, Ceol na Gael, Charlotte Fire Dept. Pipe & Drums, Jamestown Pipe
& Drums and Grandfather Mountain Highlanders. Festivities include 2015Charlotte Goes Green Festival area from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parade starts at
11 a.m. at N. Tryon St. and 9th Street in uptown.
St. Pats Hooker – The Saturday party is going to huge. It's an outdoor block party with food
trucks, lawn games, and live music. Doors open at noon Saturday. Don’t miss
Kegs and Eggs at 8 a.m. March 17. Galway Hooker Irish Pub, 17044 Kenton Dr,
Cornelius. Free both days.
Rich and Bennett's
St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl – This is billed as the World’s Largest Pub Crawl.
It draws people from throughout the country. Check-in is from 12-3 p.m. behind
Dixie's, directly across from the 7th street parking deck, 219 E 7th St.
Gone Green - The Rusty Rudder will be green for the Ruddered Green Party. 10 p.m., Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Road # 101, Cornelius.
St. Patrick's Day
13th Annual Festival - Enjoy drink specials and a full menu. Doors open at 11 a.m. Fitzgerald's, 201 E. 5th St.
Charlotte's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl – Get Irish at
Bubble, Suite, Whisky River, Strike City, Blackfinn and Vida Vida for the EpiCentre’sSt. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. 8 p.m. T-shirt pickup at Whiskey
River. 201 E. Trade St. $15. Limited street parking. Paid parking onsite.
3rd Annual Color Me Green 5K - This
isn’t an average 5K. Runners will dodge green dye in this trail race. Starts at 10 a.m. Afterward, the fun
continues. The fun continues at 1 p.m. when the center’s river turns shamrock
green and live music begins on Belmont Abbey Island. U.S. National WhitewaterCenter, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway.
The days are longer and the weather is warmer. Time to party spring-style with tea, beer crawls, and a weekly rally in NoDa. Oh yeah, spring is coming. See in you in the streets. Let's get this party started!
Wednesday
Downton Ballantyne – I love PBS’ “Downton Abbey” and tea so
I’m naturally excited about “Downton Abbey Tea.” I had a chance to do an
English-style afternoon tea while visiting in Hong Kong and it was a great
afternoon break. But you don’t have to travel abroad. The Ballantyne Hotel
& Lodge will offer "Downton Abbey Tea" from 1 to 5 p.m. today
through Saturday, with "Countess of Grantham’s favorite tea savories and sweets."
Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1920-1930s period clothing. $36 reservations
required: 704-248-4100. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, 10000 Ballantyne
Commons Parkway. More details on Helen’s blog.
Queen of Drag – See the live version of RuPaul's Drag Race:
Battle of the Seasons. The event is hosted by Michelle Visage, featuring Adore
Delano, Bianca Del Rio, Detox, Ivy Winters, Jinkx Monsoon, Phi Phi O’Hara,
Sharon Needles, plus special guest Cary NoKey. 18 and over. 8 p.m., Amos'
Southend, 1423 S Tryon St. $29.50/$35. Parking available.
Thursday
Artist Showcase – Support underground artists at Raw
Showcase, from tattoo artists to poets and more.The event will feature 30
artists of varying genres, hosted by Jatovi McDuffie and music by DJ SPK. See the full list. 7 p.m.
– 11 p.m. Tremont Music Hall, 400 Tremont Ave.
Barbie Birthday – Celebrate all things Barbie at the “The
Life of Barbie” party. Champagne toast, birthday cake, giveaways and my
favorite - Barbie and Ken Look a Like contest. 7 p.m., Bubble Champagne Lounge, 210 East Trade. Free.
Saturday
Beer Crawl - Rare kegs tapped every two hours at different
locations in South End. Take the free trolley between the eight stops from 11 a.m.
- 9 p.m. Live music at every stop. Free. See the list of bars here. Parking available.
I'm back!!! In 2005, I launched the Paid To Party column for the Observer. Now I'm back with a fresh look at Charlotte's entertainment offerings. For the next few months, I'll be testing a new feature, primarily aimed at weekend events and other ways to entertain yourself, your family, your visitors.
Sip + Play is your guide to fun things to do in Charlotte from Food Truck Fridays to bar crawls to events you've never experienced. I still love a party, so there also will be plenty of that.
Sip + Play will take you all over Charlotte and beyond with live event coverage on the weekends and recommendations of where to go and what to do. I'm looking forward to sharing my adventures with you. #cltevents
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