C5 Checklist: 5 things you should do this weekend | Aug. 3-6

Get offline for the weekend with cider, bacon and more.

(1) Lounge on the Lawn for Summer Concerts at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5. 288 Dairy Barn Ln., Fort Mill, SC

@ascgreenway

Lounge on the lawn at Anne Springs Greenway at the Comporium Amphitheater for their summer concert series. Bring a blanket and buy the beer and food truck fare there. The Greenway will be collecting school supplies for the Foundation for Fort Mill Schools Classroom Ready Program and activities will be available including a photo booth, bubbles, and slip-n-slide. $5 for non-members, FREE for members. Special event parking fee is $5 per car. This concert will feature Mr. Nigel & Friends.

(2) Kick Off Tailgate Season at the Black & Blue Party

Friday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Ink N Ivy, 222 S Church St.

@wil.s1

Show your Panthers pride and kick off tailgate season with Ink N Ivy’s Black and Blue patio party. Think unbeatable drink specials and a crowd full of Panthers lovin’ people. There will be $3 Bud Light bottles and $5 Game Face Shots on special all night long. For VIP tables and bottle service contact 704-777-0266 or VIP@vinenightclub.com.

(3) Binge at Bacon Bash

Saturday, 2-6 p.m. $15+. Blackfinn Ameripub, 210 E. Trade St.

@candgnews

Bacon everything, that’s what Bacon Bash brings. From bacon apps to desserts to cocktails, that’s what you’ll be noshing on come Saturday when Blackfinn Ameripub teams up with Eat Work Play. Sample unique, savory, bacon-inspired appetizers, desserts and delicious Patron cocktails along with bacon giveaways, a bumpin’ DJ and more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, and this is a 21+ event (because of the Bacon Booze).

(4) Cheers to National Mead Day at GoodRoad Ciderworks

Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. GoodRoad Ciderworks, 117 Southside Dr.

@laneyjp

If you’re looking to shake up your drinking scene, this weekend brings National Mead Day. Join GoodRoad Ciderworks for a celebration full of new sips (think special mead releases) and delicious eats, kronuts included.

(5) Compete for a Cause: Best Bars Beer Olympics

Sunday, 3-9 p.m. $20+. Tyber Creek Pub, 1933 South Blvd.

@kylematthews

Best Bars Charlotte is throwing Beer Olympics to benefit Classroom Central. If you’re a beast in beer pong, flip cup and corn hole, assemble a team to raise funds for a great cause. Best Bars Charlotte includes Tyber Creek Pub, Connolly’s on Fifth, Dandelion Market, The Workman’s Friend and Prohibition. There will be three main events (beer pong, flip cup and cornhole) with prize packages for first-, second- and third-place winners.

This story was originally published August 2, 2017 at 11:00 PM with the headline "C5 Checklist: 5 things you should do this weekend | Aug. 3-6."