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It may be getting colder out, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t go out. Another weekend, another long list of things to do during it…
Thursday
It’s Movember, and a group of Charlotte guys are celebrating “No Shave November” to follically fight against domestic violence. Beards BeCAUSE is having their 5 O’Clock Shadow Party at the Thirsty Beaver (1225 Central Ave.). The Loose Lugnuts will be playing. 7:30 p.m. Free, but donations welcome. www.beardsbecause.com.
Friday
ARToxication at the Chop Shop (399 E. 35th St.): A mix of live music, visual art, and performance art featuring 20 varied artists. 9 p.m. $10 donation to support the charity RAIN. 704-765-2466.
Dandelion Market (118 5th St.): The pub is donating 10 percent of all sales to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief; one of the owners is from Breezy Point in Queens, N.Y., which was hit hard by the storm. 704-333-7989.
Eli Young Band featuring JT Hodges at Coyote Joe’s (4621 Wilkinson Blvd.): It’s a hoedown throwdown with some of country music’s biggest stars, at Charlotte biggest country bar. Doors open at 7 p.m. $18. 704-399-4946.
Pubs and Pucks Party: The NHL may be on strike, but we still have Charlotte Checkers hockey, which had their home opener Sunday. Tonight, RockHouse Events hosts a bar (and arena) crawl that starts at Dixie’s Tavern at 5:45 p.m. before skating over to the arena. $15 includes tickets and a buffet meal at Dixie’s Tavern. www.rockhouseevents.com.
Saturday
Dogtoberfest at Jackalope Jack’s and the Philospher’s Stone (1936 E. 7th St.): This “pawty” features a cornhole tournament and other contests for man’s best friends. Day-of registration opens at noon; tournament starts at 1 p.m. $50 a team to play, but free to just hang out. www.dogdaysofcharlotte.org.
Sunday
Pin Up, Pin Down Fashion Event at 10 Park Lanes (1700 Montford Drive): Local boutiques showcase their new fall fashions not on the runway, but the bowling lane. Doors open and a silent auction begins at 6 p.m., the fashion show starts at 8:15. $10, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Levine Cancer Institute’s Carolinas Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. 704-523-7633.
