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

Friday

Celebrate as Piedmont Social House Turns 5. Take advantage of specials such as $5 frose, waffle tenders and mac burger sliders, and listen to live music from the Shana Blake Band from 7-10 p.m. 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3dtvtV0

Watch a livestream performance from Detroit-based funk, jazz and soul performer GiGi Mack at The Return of the Get Down virtual concert at Cube NoDa. A portion of donations will be donated to Charlotte food pantries. Free admission, but donations are accepted. 8 p.m. https://bit.ly/2VdsdXw

Saturday

Spend a day at your favorite lake and take advantage of Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. On all other days of the year, it is required to have a fishing license to fish in North Carolina waters. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will even stock the waters with fish to give you a better chance of making a catch. The commission recommends that all participants in free fishing day maintain social distancing while boating and fishing. All day. Free admission. https://bit.ly/38afrOS

Celebrate Independence Day with the Fourth of July Weekend BBQ Brunch at the Ballantyne Hotel, with entrees such as a half rack of BBQ pork spareribs or sweet and savory Cheerwine beef brisket burnt ends, served with classic Carolina BBQ fixins. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. $24 per entree. https://bit.ly/2CQhsnO

Enjoy Fourth of July festivities safely from home at the Red White & Boom Old Town Rock Hill Virtual Independence Day celebration. Tune in for contests, videos, live music and more fun surprises. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2CSzDtb

Join the Charlotte Children’s March, which will host youth leaders of all ages, community champions and organizations for change. This event is supported by the Charlotte Department of Transportation, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police, Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Department and a variety of local businesses and community organizations. Attendees are required to wear a face mask and to social distance. First Ward Park. 10 a.m. Free admission. https://www.facebook.com/CCMarch2020/

Sunday

Learn how to keep your indoor plants alive and help them flourish at Houseplants 101. During this class, you will discover how to choose plants, propogate them, diagnose basic houseplant ailments and more. This event will take place on an outdoor patio to provide space for social distancing. 2-3:30 p.m. 1210 East 36th St. $20. https://bit.ly/3eFBcZq

Monday

Start your week with Daily Yoga at the Whitewater Center. Different class options are offered each day of the week. Monday’s class is a beginner-friendly intermediate Open Level Flow. 6:30 p.m. 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy. Free admission, but parking is $6. https://bit.ly/3erfrfE

Tuesday

Pick your own fresh summer fruit fresh off the vine at U-Pick Blueberries at Bush N Vine Farm, 1650 Filbert Hwy., York, SC. Take home the blueberries you pick for $3 per pound. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/386Erqi

Wednesday

Watch the CSO al Fresco: All-Lamb Jam, featuring original works composed by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra cellist Jeremy Lamb and hosted by principal cellist Alan Black in his Charlotte backyard. The virtual concert will include interviews that give glimpses into the music and their lives as performing musicians. 7:30-8 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3fXl5Gy

Thursday

Whether you just got your first pair of running shoes or are training for your first 5k Race, SkillPop’s virtual Get Started Running class will help you with the basics. In this class, taught by Brian Mister, race director of Around the Crown 10k, you will learn about basic safety and greenway etiquette, the right gear to keep you comfortable and more tips to help you get ready to hit the road. 5-6:30 p.m. $15. https://bit.ly/2YxI1Xn