Things to do

C5 Checklist: 5 things to do this weekend | Nov. 3-5

@coaltranes
@coaltranes

Still detoxing from Halloween candy intake? Let’s get offline.

(1) Get Jazzy at the Bechtler

Friday, 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $14 for the public and $8 for museum members. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon St.

@thebechtler
@thebechtler

Enjoy mid-century music with mid-century modern art. The Bechtler hosts jazz concerts every first Friday of the month. Catch the jazz performance, view the galleries and get dinner or drinks Uptown. Snacks are served and a cash bar is available.

(2) Celebrate Coaltrane’s Grand Opening

Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Coaltrane’s, 1518 Central Ave.

@coaltranes
@coaltranes

Coaltrane’s is now open in Plaza Midwood and it’s time to celebrate with a Super Spicy Day Party. First 50 guests get free chicken for a year. Live music, beer samples, food samples and more.

(3) Pig Out at SausageFest

Saturday, 3-7 p.m. $25+. JJ’s Red Hots, 1514 East Blvd.

@jjsredhots
@jjsredhots

JJ’s is closing down the parking lot for SausageFest 2017. You don’t need Kobayashi’s appetite to enjoy this afternoon of gourmet sausages and craft beer. A ticket gets you an 8 oz. tasting glass and a variety of sausages to taste.

(4) Show Big Love for the Tiny Stage Concerts Songwriter Showcase

Sunday, 4 p.m. Free. Free Range Brewing, 2320 N. Davidson St.

@jennalouisej
@jennalouisej

TinyStage is all about showcasing incredibly talented Charlotte artists who perform original songs in great locations. Head to Free Range Brewing to hear great music and enjoy great beer. Dan Anderson, Michael Wayne Avery and Raymond Franklin of Rock Hill will be featured.

(5) Chill Out at Front Porch Sunday in South End

Sunday, noon. Free. 2151 Hawkins St.

@pgdesigns14
@pgdesigns14

Front Porch Sunday is the best way to spend a nice Sunday afternoon in Charlotte. Hang out with sweet tunes, food trucks, cold beer and tons of local vendors to browse.

This story was originally published November 2, 2017 at 9:00 PM with the headline "C5 Checklist: 5 things to do this weekend | Nov. 3-5."

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