Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Jan. 3-9

Friday

Start the new year with inspiration from Creative Mornings Charlotte. Enjoy coffee, breakfast, networking and a talk from local entrepreneurs and creatives making an impact in our community. This month, listen to a talk from Adrienne and Emmanuel Threatt of nonprofit Hope Vibes Inc., which works to create solutions for the homeless. 8:15-10 a.m. 2501 Oxford Pl. Free admission.

Get a head start on your healthy 2020 resolutions at Candlelight Yoga with Essential Thrive. Sign up in advance for a free all-levels yoga class at Optimist Hall. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 1115 N. Brevard St. Free admission.

See jazz artists Nnenna Freelon, Russell Malone and Nicolas Beard on stage with the Ziad Jazz Quartet at Celebrating 10 Years: Jazz at the Bechtler Birthday Bash. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 430 S. Tryon St. $50.

Saturday

Wrap up the holiday season with Twelfth Night, a traditional 18th century celebration held on the twelfth night after Christmas. Gather at the 1774 Alexander Rock House for a party with bonfires, hot cider, games and live music with the Charlotte Museum of History. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 3500 Shamrock Rd. Free admission.

Bundle up for the 5th Annual Oyster Roast at Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill. Enjoy all you can eat oysters around a fire while listening to live music and enjoying fresh ciders on tap. This event is for ages 21 and up. 12:30-5 p.m. 1860 Black Hwy., York, SC. $40.

Bring the family to experience Beatles classics at the family matinee of the Abbey Road Live show at the Visulite Theatre. The band will take requests and invites kids on stage to sing along to their favorite songs. 4 p.m. for family matinee, 9 p.m. show for ages 16 and up. 1615 Elizabeth Ave. $10 in advance, $12 day of show for family matinee, $14 in advance, $16 day of show.

Sunday

Stop by the Dandelion Market Anniversary Party for complementary small bites, drink specials and fun to celebrate the restaurant’s 10-year anniversary. 4-7 p.m. 118 W. 5th St. Free admission.

Celebrate Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day, at the Levine Museum. Stop by for music, dance and refreshments including hot chocolate and King’s Bread from Las Delicias Bakery. Noon-4 p.m. 200 E. 7th St. Free admission.

Monday

Star Wars fans won’t want to miss The Mandalorian and Star Wars Trivia at Divine Barrel Brewing. Test your knowledge of everything from the new show and latest movie to the original classic films. 8-10 p.m. 3701 N. Davidson St. Free admission.

Tuesday

Share your love of the Queen City with former Mayor Harvey Gantt, news personality Molly Grantham and historian Tom Hanchett at a discussion about What’s Beautiful about Charlotte. 7 p.m. 1501 Queens Rd. Free admission.

Wednesday

Experience the opening night of Cirque du Soleil Ovo. This spectacular featuring elaborate costumes, acrobatics, dance and storytelling is inspired by the insect world. 7:30 p.m. 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets start at $44.

Thursday

See the heartwarming new musical ”Come from Away,” which tells the story of the 7,000 passengers that were stranded a small rural Canadian town after their planes were forced to land during the Sept. 11 attacks. 7:30 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. Tickets start at $25.