Beer festival, art party and shopping

Today offers a little something for everyone from shopping to family fun. Get up and get out early. See you in the streets.


Sounds Yummy - The Urban Stick starts this year’s series of the cigar social with the Cigar Social Brunch. Menu features mimosas, chicken & waffles, french toast, eggs, shrimp & grits and more. Cigars by Tailored Smoke.  11 a.m. The Neighborhood Cafe, 1635 W Trade St, Ste 1F. Free. More info.

 

Studio 16 Party

April 16, McColl Center

Every floor and art studio features contemporary art, installations pop up performances, music and dancing. Benefits Artists-in-Residence and McColl Center.

Dance Competition - You won’t see Wanya Morris or Kim Fields at Dancing With the Stars of Charlotte, but you will see local celebrities. The ballroom dance competition benefits Carolina Breast Friends. 7 p.m. Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. $50. Tickets.

Family Fun - The annual Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Games highlights Celtic culture with music, athletics, dancing an more. 7:30 a.m. Today and Sunday, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. Various prices. Schedule.

Beer Festival - Grab beer samples and burgers at Moo and Brew. Live music by Ancient Cities, Sinners & Saints, Bubonik Funk, Truckstop Preachers and DJ Overcash. $45. 12:30 p.m.,  Avidxchange Inc., 1111 Metropolitan Ave. Details.

Shop Local - Support more than 70 local women-owned business at Pink Social Girl Tribe Pop Up: Spring Break Edition. The taproom will be open. 12 p.m. Sugar Creek Brewing, 215 Southside Dr. $6. More info.

Shop Local  II - Celebrates small business and entrepreneurship by perusing 50 area fashion, arts and food vendors. Vendors will feature hand-crafted goods and original artwork by local merchants. Enjoy local brews, pastries and other food. 11 a.m., C3 Lab, LLC, 2525 Distribution St. Free. More info.

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