Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Aug. 14-20
Friday
Hear local singer-songwriter Lisa De Novo perform live at the Artisan’s Palate. Masks are required when not seated. 6:30 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2DPHBUa
Pick up some art supplies, furniture and other treasures at the Goodyear Arts Collective Junk Sale. All proceeds will benefit Goodyear Arts programming. Attendees must wear a mask and stay socially distanced from other shoppers. 5-7 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/31DXjtW
Saturday
Drive-in to a family-friendly summer drive-in movie at Rural Hill in Huntersville. See a showing of Disney-Pixar’s “Onward” and enjoy on-site concessions, beer and wine. Pre-registration required. 7 p.m. 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. $5 per car. https://bit.ly/33NH2Fk
Learn to take professional-quality photos with the beginners guide to photography course from the Charlotte Photographer’s Club. In this class, you’ll discover ways to use the features on your digital camera to upgrade your photography skills. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 1908 East Blvd. $70. https://bit.ly/2PCux7r
Start your morning with socially distanced yoga at Lenny Boy Brewing. Entry fee includes a 6 ounce pour of kombucha to enjoy after class. 10-11 a.m. 3000 S. Tryon St. $5. https://bit.ly/2XGVEmb
Sunday
Pull up to the Old Town Public House Jazz Jam for a night of live jazz hosted by Scott McCloud and Trey Tarzia. 6-9 p.m. 21314 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2PCBh56
Dog lovers won’t want to miss the virtual Bark and Brew Red Carpet Runway Show. Log onto a virtual livestream of pets dressed to the nines to benefit the SplashPaw Foundation, an organization that helps pet owners with unexpected vet bills. The first 200 people to donate $25 or more will receive a free Cabarrus Brewing Pint Glass. https://bit.ly/30KsJiW
Monday
Get outside, pick up some fresh produce and enjoy a history lesson at the Harrisburg Farmers Market. Vendors will be offering produce, eggs, meats, crafts and more, and the Traveling History program will be at the market from 4:30-6 p.m. with a program on the traveling merchants of the past. 3-6 p.m. 36960 Harris Depot Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/33KEU1e
Tuesday
Hike for your health at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. Meet at the park for a guided hike and enjoy the outdoors with other nature lovers. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Call 980-314-1119 to register. 6-7:30 p.m. 2900 Rocky River Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/33JrrXj
Wednesday
Join artist Carmen Neely for a livestreamed artist talk and virtual gallery tour at the Elder Gallery of Fine Art. 6-6:30 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2DWxFIM
Thursday
Discover new local artists at a virtual unplugged concert by acoustic-singer songwriters The Polk Duo + Ke’Andra. Stick around after the concert for a Q&A session with the artists. 7 p.m. Free admission. unpluggedvirtual.eventbrite.com
