Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | June 12-18
Friday
Spend your weekend at the Arrichion all-virtual yoga festival. Choose two masterclasses from 15 topics such as yoga for runners, circuit training 101 and happy hips, hear from inspiring guest speakers and enjoy live music without leaving your living room. A portion of the proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry, a nonprofit dedicated to feeding children in need throughout the US. Noon-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday. $50. https://bit.ly/37d7SGG
Support a local historic music venue and its workers at the livestream Milestone Relief Fundraiser Concert. Donate to the Milestone Relief Fund to get a link to hear live music from bands such as Cuzco, Looks Sad and more. 7-10 p.m. Pay what you can. https://bit.ly/30mD2ds
Saturday
Spend an evening listening to vibrant, internationally inspired jazz at a live performance from Yusa featuring Gino Castillo & the Cuban Cowboys at Middle C Jazz. Singer-songwriter Yusa’s music combines musical inspiration from her native Havana combined with influences from the jazz, blues and rock genres. Gino Castillo & the Cuban Cowboys will open the show with a set of Salsa Jazz. 7 and 9:15 p.m. 300 S. Brevard St. $16 for patio seating, $28 for club seats. https://bit.ly/2Unm4aM
Run a virtual 5k, 10k or half marathon at the Run the South Charlotte virtual race. Run your specified distance anytime between June 13 and midnight June 20. Each race registration comes with a swag package, which will be shipped to your house and includes a shirt or tank top, headband, training plan, energy gel and discount Charlotte Running Club coupon. $30. https://bit.ly/3h9J9aM
See great local bands from your car with the Queen City Telethon Drive in concert. See Solis, Sinners & Saints and Petrov perform on the rooftop of Abari Game Bar and watch the show at a socially distant drive in. Each car will be entered in raffles and will receive a special gift basket. All proceeds benefit the artists, Abari Game Bar, Hattie’s and Tommy’s Pub. 3:30-6:30 p.m. $40. https://bit.ly/30mDV5D
Grab a new read at the That’s Novel outdoor book sale at Camp North End. Browse used books at tables set up outside and get a coffee from Hex Coffee or lunch from Leah and Louise afterward. Masks are encouraged, and hand sanitizer will be provided. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1824 Statesville Ave. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3dJoNmF
Sunday
Spend your afternoon listening to local bands with the Charity Facebook Livestream Concert presented by Canvas Tattoo and Art Gallery. Each $20 donation gives you a chance to win a full day tattoo session from Canvas valued at $1,200. 1-5 p.m. Free admission, but donations are encouraged. https://bit.ly/37evPNT
Monday
Explore castles and fortresses from around the world with the Armchair Travel: Fairytale Castles Tour. The staff of the West Davidson Public Library will guide you through castles around the world through a Zoom presentation. 7-8 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2ATBSvf
Tuesday
Learn to revamp your abode with an online Home Decorating Basics class. Kacie of Kacie Cope Interiors will teach you interior design basics, shopping tips and more. 5-6:30 p.m. $20. https://bit.ly/2XK2EPs
Wednesday
See Matthew Ablan play live at the Ballantyne Harris Teeter Beer & Wine Bar. Ablan will play acoustic style classic rock to help you wind down after work. 5-8 p.m. 15007 John J. Delaney Drive. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3h7vUYa
Thursday
Have fun supporting local service industry workers at the Men of the Rail Trail Calendar Debut Party at Hoppin’. Grab a drink, meet the men featured in the calendar and be one of the first to grab a copy. All calendar sale proceeds benefit the NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund. 6-8 p.m. 1402 Winnifred St. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3cL0TWH
This story was originally published June 10, 2020 at 1:40 PM.