Showing posts with label Juneteenth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Juneteenth. Show all posts

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Earl's Grocery is open for brunch!


I didn't know what to expect at Hollywood Squares: The Speakeasy Edition. I barely remember the old game show. It all came back quickly on Friday at the One Voice Chorus' fifth annual edition of this popular performance. It was a game show with serious questions, hilarious and showtunes. 8 p.m., Charlotte Ballet, 701 N Tryon St. $20Final Performance.




By Popular Demand - Brunch at Earl’s Grocery. 10:30 - 3:30 p.m., Earl’s, 1609 Elizabeth Ave.



Hope You’re Hungry - Enjoy bottomless mimosas, all you can eat brunch buffet, omelet station, waffle station, sweet treats and cocktails. Live DJ, free pool & ping pong and patio lounge. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Slate Billiards at Oak Room, 200 E. Bland St.




Cultural Convo - The Levine Museum of the New South is launching Conexiones: Exchanges Across Cultures. Today’s event is an immersive exploration of Latino culture using food, music, dance and art. 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Levine Museum, 200 E. Seventh Street



More Black Culture - The 18th Annual Junteenth Festival of the Carolinas features live music, a parade, drum circle, food and more. It’s four days of events. Free. Independence Park. Last day.

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Saturday, June 20, 2015

Margaritas, jazz and field day!

Grab a bottle of water and head out early today. The fun starts at noon with events at the NC Music Factory and the EpiCentre.

Tequila Throwdown - Charlotte bartenders compete to create the best margarita in the city during Margarita Wars. There’s VIP access as well. 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Rooftop 210 EpiCentre, 210 East Trade St. $30.



Throwback Games - Coed teams compete against each other in old school fashion games such as Dizzy Bat, Team Obstacle Course, Football Toss Challenge, Flip Cup, Water Balloon Toss, Survivor Volleyball and Belly Bumpers. 12 p.m. VBGB Beer Hall and Garden, 920 Hamilton St.


Don't Forget

Family Fun - Bring the family, blankets and coolers out to Jazz In The Park. Tonight’s show features keyboardist Greg Karukas and Flutist Kim Scott. 6 p.m. Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd.

 


Jazz Under The Stars - Will Downing, Brian Culbertson, and Mike Phillips with Karen Briggs headline the Queen City Jazz Festival. 7 p.m. Uptown Amphitheatre, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. $55 and up.



Frat Party - This isn’t your average frat party. The men are dapper and the women will be gorgeous at the Omegas’ Sundresses & Seersuckers party. Live music. 6 p.m Deerpond Plantation, 8033 Hood Road.
More Black Culture - The 18th Annual Junteenth Festival of the Carolinas features live music, a parade, drum circle, food and more. It’s four days of events. Free. Independence Park.



Holla: sipandplayclt@gmail.com