Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | June 19-25

Friday

Learn about self care practices for those who experience race-based trauma stress at a Virtual Book Talk with Dr. Gail Parker. Join Sanctuary in the City and Parker for a virtual discussion about her book, “Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma.” This event is a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) only space. 7-9 p.m. Free admission. http://www.thesanctuaryinthecity.org/parker

Saturday

Discover new local music at the Virtual Tosco Music Party. Tune into Facebook, YouTube or Crowdcast to watch and listen to a lineup of both emerging artists and regional stars. Donations are encouraged and will benefit #CLTMusicFund. 8 p.m. Free admission, donation of $10 per person encouraged. https://bit.ly/2BbafxA

Celebrate Juneteenth in person or virtually at the 2020 Belmont Juneteenth Celebration. Participate in a virtual 2K walk, watch the Juneteenth Parade at Stowe Park or via webcam, and enjoy a smooth jazz concert over Facebook live. 2-9 p.m. 24 E. Main St., Belmont. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2YA89zE

Celebrate the summer harvest at the Mooresville Farmers Market. Pick up produce, meat, salsas and dips, cloth masks, hand sanitizer and more as you spend the morning strolling through Liberty Park. 8 a.m.-noon. 225 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2ULSuMl

Learn to make unique sculptural paper books at the Arts+ Adult At Home Art Workshop: Triangle Accordion Book. Join an hour-long Zoom meeting for an interactive lesson you can do from home. All participants will receive PDF instructions and a list of easy access materials prior to the lesson. 2-3 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2Y2OCc7

Sunday

Treat dad to a Father’s Day Brunch at Cabarrus Brewing. Pick up Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits or Smoked Rotisserie Chicken, complete with sides, appetizers for the whole family and a complementary pint of Cabarrus beer for those over age 21. Take your meals to-go, or enjoy them on Cabarrus Brewing’s socially distant patio seating. $25-36 for adults, $8 for kids meals. https://bit.ly/3d2epVV

Monday

Get in shape and make new friends with the Charlotte Running Co. weekly run group. Join the group on a 4.44 mile run and grab a pint afterward. 6:30 p.m.1412 East Blvd. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3d7MtzP

Tuesday

Become a wine expert with a four-part wine appreciation series from Corks & Boards. Learn about popular wine types, how to pair wine with food, how to taste like a professional and more over the course of this four-week online series. 8-10 p.m. $30 for one class, $120 for the whole series. https://bit.ly/30IJrzD

Wednesday

Explore your creative side with a virtual Beginner Printmaking class with the Charlotte Art League. This four-week course will teach you the history of printmaking and various carving and printing techniques to allow you to create your own prints without leaving home. 6-8 p.m. $100 for the four-week class. https://bit.ly/2UL8tdP

Thursday

Discover what Mecklenburg County was like in the 18th century with a Charlotte Museum of History Lunch and Learn featuring Central Piedmont Community College professor and Colonial America expert Hugh Dussek. This lunch and learn will discuss challenges that colonial Americans faced on the frontier and how these trials can inform modern day situations. Noon-12:45 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3fxGgz8