Early week events preview

After the holiday weekend, it's time to get back into the gym to work off my holiday leftovers and prep for Christmas? While you get mentally prepped for another work week, here's a look at a couple of early week events.

Tired of Turkey? Here are a few  Sunday Brunch suggestions:

Dogwood Southern Table & Bar - I'm well overdue for a visit. I remember the Maw Maw Biscuits, but the menu has expanded and looks incredible.

Bistro La Bon - You can't go wrong at one of Sip & Play's favorite spots. Great brunch buffet, and I typically don't do buffets. Ooh, I order the pecan pie for Thanksgiving and it was ridiculously good. 

Block & Grinder - Don't miss the duck hash and the Bloody Mary.

Monday
Charlie Sheen’s announcement will hopefully bring renewed attention to the virus that still disproportionately affects Black and Latino women. The Voices Project tells the story of everyday people living with or affected by HIV/AIDs in Mecklenburg County. These are our neighbors and friends. Their story doesn’t make national headlines, but they are just as powerful. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. showtime. Wells Fargo Auditorium, 430 S. Tryon St. Free. Details.

Tuesday
How time flies! Sip & Play's favorite tree-huggers, Sustain Charlotte, celebrates its five-year anniversary. The celebration will stories and photos showcasing past events, projects, and accomplishments. Food from Twisted Eats food truck. Bikers, walkers and other sustainable travelers get a free, small first pour of beer. Wooden Robot Brewery, 1440 S Tryon St. Details.

 

I love this concept on the comedy open mic. Remember the Apollo’s Sandman Simms? Well, Santa will be checking the audience to determine who gets the boot and who gets to stay at this comedy open mic at Bad Santa Comedy Show presented by CrowdPlay.Events. 7 p.m., The Comedy Zone Charlotte, 900 Nc Music Factory Blvd, Ste B3. $15. Details.

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Swing music, jazz grooves and Craft Beer Week

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.











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