Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | May 8-14
Friday
Learn tips and tricks from the experts to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home with the Exploring Gravity Brewing virtual workshop with Pure Intentions Coffee. Learn the best brewing techniques with automatic drip and pour over coffee brewers. 10 a.m. $30. https://bit.ly/35x5VnN
Saturday
Enjoy a coffeehouse experience from home with Crown Station’s Essential Saturdays. Pick up grab-and-go beer, wine, tea, coffee and espresso drinks and face masks from the store and log into a livestream Twitch concert featuring local musicians all afternoon. www.twitch.tv/crownstation. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3629 N. Davidson St. Free
Learn to build Lego robots while sipping on favorite local craft beers at the Digi-Bridge Bots and Brews at home event. Pick up a kit with supplies and Legos to complete two interactive STEAM-based activities, access to a livestream instructional video leading you through the activities, two branded glasses, treats for kids and four craft beers. A recording of the instructional video will be available after the event to create on your own time. 2-4 p.m. $75, with four craft beers, $65 with no alcohol. https://digi-bridge.org/product/bots-brews-2
Enjoy a four-course dinner paired with Town Brewing beers delivered to your door at the Town Brewing Virtual Beer Dinner. Chef Jeff McElwee will be cooking up a Mexican-inspired meals, and Town Brewing Head Brewer Brian Quinnand will pair each course with a unique beer. Registration required by May 7. 7-9 p.m. $40. https://bit.ly/townbrewingbeerdinner
Sunday
Mommy and Me Virtual Chocolate Tasting. We will enjoy some delicious chocolate together as we read through a storybook and learn about where chocolate comes from. Samples will include dark, milk, white and the new ruby chocolate. We will end our time together by enjoying a simple hot cocoa, easily customized for your different tastes, with premium chocolate provided in your tasting kit. 2-3 p.m. $25 per person. https://bit.ly/3c0giTh
Wind down your weekend with the Milestone Workers Relief Concert. See a livestream of performances by a lineup of 10 local rock bands including Math The Band, Dollar Signs, Faye and more. 5-11:30 p.m. Minimum $5 donation. https://bit.ly/3fm6LYG
Monday
Whether you are going into the office or working from home, treat yourself while supporting local business by starting your day with a cup of joe from a local coffee shop. Get your coffee to go or delivered to your door. https://bit.ly/3fccWyx
Tuesday
Support local teachers and students from home with remote volunteer activities from Classroom Central. Create flashcards, assemble STEM learning kits or make dry erase boards from the comfort of your couch to help our schools. https://classroomcentral.org/remote-volunteer-opportunities/
Wednesday
Apartment dwellers and home owners alike can learn how to build a great container garden with a virtual webinar from Bobby Mottern, the Duke Gardens director of horticulture. 3-4 p.m. Free. https://bit.ly/2W0Og4G
Thursday
Learn news ways to season your food at the cooking with fresh herbs webinar. This webinar will teach you new recipes, storage tips and more. Register online by May to secure your spot. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. https://bit.ly/3b7Nl6x