DJ Jazzy Jeff and vintage Charlotte preview tonight!

Dance the night away with DJ Jazzy Jeff, give kids a head start on back to school or go vintage shopping. The party starts now! See you in the streets. Let's get this party started.


VIP Vintage - Get a headstart on enjoying VTG CLT Summer Market. Tonight is is a preview event for VIP shoppers to peruse more than 80 vendors. Non-profit partner, Green Teacher Network Charlotte, will have a silent auction with packages highlighting local food, drink, vintage and handmade goods. Ticket includes a tote bag from Enemy To Fashion, a complimentary pint from Sycamore Brewing and samples from Fit You Meals and Heirloom. 6-8 p.m., The Warehouse, 2205 N Tryon St. Buy a VIP shop ticket here. Details.

Lingerie Fashion Show - See the latest fashions in lingerie, evening wear and sleep wear in the Adam & Eve Lingerie Fashion Show. 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Scores Gentlmen's Club & Steakhouse, 123 Executive Center Place in Mooresville. $10.

Don't Forget
Holiday Fun - Get a headstart on holiday fun at Christmas in July Cocktail Party. Enjoy live music, light apps, cocktails, and more. The dress code is cocktail attire. The event is a back-to-school fundraiser for Classroom Central. Rooftop 210, The EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St. $40 with backpack, $60 w/o backpack. Details.

Magnificent DJ - Enjoy DJ Jazzy Jeff. He’s almost like a Charlotte native so you know the music will be incredible. Suite, 210 E. Trade St.  $20 and up.  Tickets.



Sore Bottoms, Big Fun - It’s that time of year for 24 hours of booty. The fun starts tonight and ends with biking Saturday. The event includes live bands, an expo, kid’s zone food and more. Opening ceremony 7 p.m., Myers Park Traditional School, 2132 Radcliffe Ave. There’s an afterparty on Sunday at Sycamore Brewing. A portion of the proceeds from the selected Booty Brew will be donated back to 24 Hours of Booty. Details.

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Vintage Market, sour beer and a benefit for a fallen friend

Good morning! I've been biking all over the east side for the Thunder Road Marathon. You can follow my fun. In the meantime, here's a little something to plan the rest of your day.

An Acquired Taste - I haven't gotten into the sour beers yet. I tend to lean toward the nutty brown ales. I'm going to try again at Sour Beerfest: Release the Funk 2, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. More than two dozen breweries are expected to participate. Get tickets here.

BBQ and Quilts - Find an assortment of vintage collectibles and eat delicious pimento cheese, BBQ and more at  2014 Vintage Charlotte Winter Market. Vendors include Ferris Wheel Vintage, the Big White Cat and Olive You More among others. At least seven food trucks including Bleu Barn Bistro, Ooo Wee BBQ and Central Coffee and more. More info.

Night Time Is The Right Time

We Love The 80's -  Off The Wall returns with Best of the 80's V.6. Features DJ Justice and Aking spinning old school hip-hop, soul and more. 10 p.m. Crown Station Coffee House & Pub, 1425 Elizabeth Ave.

Musicians Helping A Friend - The Neighborhood Theater's Luke Hill was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident while walking home. Charlotte's music community has rallied together for the Benefit Show For Luke Hill. 8 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E 36th St. $10. 

Who Shot JR? - I grew up watching "Dallas" with my mom. See TV show's star Linda Gray and a performance by the Talley's at the 5th Annual Evening of Hope and Inspiration. This annual event raises money and awareness for the Jeanne White Ginder Food Pantry. 7 p.m. McGlohon Theater, Spirit Square 130 North Tryon St.                                                                            

Winthrop University Homecoming Celebration - Winthrop homecoming partiers move from Republic to the EpiCentre this year for Garnet Wishes & Gold Dreams 5th Annual WU Alumni Homecoming Party. 10 p.m. Studio Movie Grill.








Don't be shy: Tonya Jameson, sipandplayclt@gmail.com