C5 Checklist: 5 things you should do this weekend | June 1-4
Has this short week been rough? Time to get offline.
(1) Experience the Charlotte Ballet at “Inspired Works”
Thursday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25. Knight Theater, 430 S Tryon St.
Whether you are new to ballet or have been a patron for years, “Inspired Works” will leave you feeling uplifted and energized. Experience the beauty of the ballet in this three-night only performance as Charlotte Ballet honors Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux for his 20 years of artistic leadership before he retires at the end of the 2017/2018 season. The show continues Friday and Saturday.
(2) Get Moving with #WalkCLT
Friday, 5-8 p.m. Free. Recover Brands, 1518 Bryant St.
Grab your most comfy shoes and wander the streets of Charlotte in a celebration of walking. An optional $10 donation will get you local discounts, swag and beer along your journey. You’ll start walking at Recover Brands (1518 Bryant St.) and end at Blue Blaze Brewing (528 S Turner Ave.). Participating businesses include Rhino Market & Deli, Charlotte Fencing Academy and American Burger Company.
(3) Get rowdy at the Roller Derby
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. $12. Grady Cole Center, 310 N Kings Dr.
Different sport, same ritual! Come tailgate, chill and cheer on the Charlotte Roller Girls as they use speed, strategy and athleticism to fend off the other team. Not many are familiar with the cultish sport that is the Roller Derby. With retro vibes, fierce competition and all the luxuries of more mainstream sporting events (yeah, we’re talking tailgating and beer), an outing to watch The Charlotte Roller Girls (CLTRG) will definitely be an experience to remember. This Saturday: CLTRG vs. Rogue Rollergirls.
(4) Shop local at the Vintage Charlotte Summer Market
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Camp North End, 1776 Statesville Ave.
If you know it, you love it, if you don’t, you will. The VTGCLT pop-up markets gather the region’s best vintage and handmade vendors and sprinkle in fun perks for a knockout day of shopping.
(5) Enjoy Crafts & Drafts at Three Spirits
Saturday, 3-7 p.m. Free. Three Spirits Brewery, 5046 Old Pineville Road
Need to find that perfect monogramed gift, maybe an amazing new pair of earnings, or some fine chocolate? Look no further. Shop local, celebrate small business and sip on craft beer while you peruse. Local artisans include Queen Charlotte’s Pimento Cheese Royale, Clinky Links and The Madison Chocolatiers West.
This story was originally published May 31, 2017 at 9:00 PM with the headline "C5 Checklist: 5 things you should do this weekend | June 1-4."