Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | April 24-30
Friday
Learn tips and tricks for your new garden at the growing the best tomatoes livestream. Topics include hybrid vs. heirloom, grafting vs. started plants and more. 10-11 a.m. Free. https://bit.ly/3eHrLsU
Move to your favorite New Wave tunes at a livestreaming of Mirror Moves. Hear sets by DJ Longchild and DJ Kraftward broadcast through Facebook Live. 10 p.m. Free. https://bit.ly/2wY5d5W
Join live on instagram to a chat with filmmaker and director Victoria Bell Moore to discuss the progress on making “Heir of the Witch,” a feature horror film that will be filming in Charlotte this summer. She’ll be discussing details about the production and answering questions related to filmmaking and acting, along with how how you can get involved. 6 p.m. Follow @victoria_filmmaker, @heirofthewitch or @carolinafilmfestival for a notification when the talk is live.
Saturday
Miss meeting up with your friends at local breweries? Catch up and make new friends at a Zoom-based Virtual Beer Garden. BYOB. 7-11 p.m. Free. https://beerwith.me/
Celebrate optimism at The Bright Side Conference. Hear from a variety of speakers from Marc Randolph, cofounder of Netflix to small business owners, yoga instructors and kids. Admission to the conference will get you a lifetime access to the conference videos, a copy of the book “Chasing the Bright Side,” a $15 credit to headbandsofhope.com and a donation of 10 face masks. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pay what you can, starting at $5. https://jessekstrom.com/the-bright-side-conference
Sunday
Watch a livestream of acoustic roots, folk and Americana at a Merlefest Live Stream of the 2012 festival. See performances by Alison Krauss and Union Station, Jerry Douglas, Dougie MacLean and more. Starts at 9:30 a.m. Free. https://bit.ly/2VSO9XH
Monday
Join Heartfulness meditation trainer Pam Turner for an hour of peace and stillness at the virtual Mindful Mondays - Guided Relaxation and Meditation session. Register at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library website to receive a link for the program. Noon-1 p.m. https://bit.ly/2XF27Pe
Tuesday
Lighten up your day with a few episodes of the The Black Guy Who Tips podcast. Married couple Rod and Karen Morrow deliver the laughs as they discuss pop culture, current events, politics and more. Free. https://www.theblackguywhotips.com
Wednesday
Hear a new set from Raleigh-based alternative country band American Aquarium’s BJ Barham each Wednesday and Sunday night at 8 p.m. on Instagram Live. Barham will be playing a mix of new and old songs and sharing the stories that inspired the band. Free admission, but tips accepted. https://www.facebook.com/americanaquarium
Thursday
Learn to draw at an interactive online Botanical Drawing Class taught by Amy Tipton, MFA. This class is appropriate for all levels. Class fee includes materials and a recording of the class that will be available at any time. 9 a.m.-noon. $50. https://bit.ly/2RVOlEo
Let loose and shimmy with Studio Satarah’s donation-based bellydance class. Local belly dancer Satya will guide you through an all-levels class through Zoom. 6 p.m. Pay what you can. https://www.facebook.com/satarahentertainment/
This story was originally published April 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM.