Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | July 17-23
Friday
If you’ve missed the weekly jazz performance at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, you’ll be excited to hear that starting this week, Jazz at the Bechtler returns virtually. Enjoy a livestreaming concert featuring Ziad Rabie and the Ziad Jazz Quartet playing jazz favorites for former Bechtler Executive Vice President Christopher Lawing. 7-8 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3fkL7E4
See comedian Sid Davis live at Truist Field. Davis grew to fame touring with Joan Rivers and is known for clean comedy. He has won the “Best in Fest” at the SLO Comedy Festival for three consecutive years. 7:30 p.m. 324 Mint St. On-field seating and indoor Budweiser Home Plate Club seating are $35 and include one drink ticket. General admission tickets are $20. https://bit.ly/3iVhBH1
Saturday
Spend the morning shopping at the Oakhurst Mess Market. Choose from a selection of local produce, kombucha, honey, baked goods, pet supplies and more. Face masks are required. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 4431 Monroe Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/32dbd81
Town Brewing is releasing its Black is Beautiful Imperial Stout at noon. This stout was a collaboration with Protagonist Brewing and has notes of coconut and vanilla. Net proceeds from the sales will benefit Emancipate NC. Noon-10 p.m. 800 Grandin Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2DAv1bf
Jam to Genesis songs from 1970-1991 with a virtual livestream concert from Abacab-The Music of Genesis. This two and a half hour concert will benefit the Visulite Theatre. 7-9:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/3050QRc
Sunday
Celebrate Free Range Brewing’s 5 year anniversary with a Brisket and Brew Anniversary Drive Through pick up a basket of brisket with tasty sauce, baked beans, four cheese mac and cheese, NC collard greens, sweet potato crisps and cheddar brioche rolls at a drive through or in the brewery. All food is packaged to go and ready to reheat. Noon-2 p.m. 2320 N. Davidson St. Free admission. https://bit.ly/305hekr
Pick up some new records at the Re-Spin Records Vinyl Record Pop up shop at Ass Clown Brewing. Enjoy some brews as you look through records from all different genres. Noon-5 p.m. 10620 Bailey Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2ATAyss
Watch a livestream of American singer-songwriter Brian Fallon live at Neighborhood Theatre. Fallon was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of band Gaslight Anthem and has toured with Bruce Springsteen. 8 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2Wa7xjz
Monday
Learn about how to up your hiking game at a trail talk at Blue Blaze Brewing. Come make new friends, talk about your favorite trails, swap tips and learn from experts. Talks are hosted by Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker Heidi “Picasso” Nisbett. All talks take place outside to enable social distancing. 6:30 p.m. 528 S. Turner Ave. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3epwVs3
Tuesday
Spend an evening enjoying fresh-caught seafood and a locally sourced menu at the Sea Level Flavor Trippin’ Chef’s Dinner. Social distancing will be in place throughout the dinner. Seatings are at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. 129 E. 5th St. $80 for five-course dinner at 5:30 p.m., $100 for seven-course dinner at 8 p.m. https://bit.ly/3gYrulF
Wednesday
Hang out on the patio at Catawba Brewing and play Seabrooks Music Trivia. Win cool prizes by identifying a mix of contemporary and classic tunes. 6:30 p.m. 933 Louise Ave. Free admission. https://bit.ly/32cgFYY
Thursday
Treat yourself at the Delectable Pairings event hosted by Renaissance Patisserie and Crave Charlotte. Chef Sylvain Rivet will share a sampling of six different desserts and three wine tasting glasses in the bakery. Face masks and advance reservations are required, and no more than six people may share a table. 6 p.m. 6401 Morrison Blvd. $45. https://bit.ly/2Onja2E
This story was originally published July 14, 2020 at 4:46 PM.