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.
If partying with the masses isn't your style then stay away from uptown. There are a slew of parties this weekend. Click here for my best picks. If you're looking to escape the CIAA crowds, try these events.
Wednesday
Helping Children In Crisis - James Ford, the NC
Teacher of the Year, will be the guest speaker atA Night for Children’s Rights. It’s the annual fundraiser for the
Council for Children’s Rights. 6 p.m. McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345
North College St.
Thursday
Pick Your Favorite Enjoy some new bites at Little Spoon's test kitchen. They're trying out Pan-Asian small bites tonight. 5 p.m. Little Spoon, 2820 Selwyn Ave
Suite 180. Helen Says- Harvest Moon Grille is doing a beer and dinner pairing featuring some rather unique food items, such as popcorn balls. Get the full scoop. Harvest Moon Grille, 331 E. Main St. in Lincolnton.
Friday
Escape The CIAA– Enjoy two nights full of Bands, DJ's, a flip
cup tournament, cornhole tournament and more at TyberPalooza. There's a beer tasting on Saturday. It’s being billed
as “THE BEST place to be CIAA weekend with the locals.” 7 p.m. Tyber Creek
Pub, 1933 South Blvd. Registration for tournaments.
Saturday
Caffeinated Culture – Experience the local
coffee scene on The Charlotte Coffee Crawl - A Caffeinated Celebration of
Coffee Culture, 9 a.m. Boquete Mountain Coffee, 2113 N Davidson St.
A Gentleman's Club - Fine clothes, booze and food at Elevate Lounge. Enjoy fine scotches, whiskey, bourbon, tequila and craft beers at Elevate Lounge. Featured retailers: Abbeydale, Re Salon And Medspa and Silverfly. Artwork by Kyle Mosher and food from At 7th Restaurant. $25. 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Metrolina Auto Group, 7100 Statesville Road.
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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