Things to do

Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Sept. 4-10

By Jillian Mueller
Sweet Spot bake sale will include items from the bakery and its partners, including cinnamon rolls, macarons, cupcakes, royal icing cookies, eclairs and more.
Sweet Spot bake sale will include items from the bakery and its partners, including cinnamon rolls, macarons, cupcakes, royal icing cookies, eclairs and more. Courtesy of Sweet Spot

Friday

See the art of New York Times documentarian and photographer Margaret Cheatham Williams at the Moxie’s Daughter pop-up gallery. The exhibit will be up until Sept. 22. Reservations are required and can be made on the gallery’s website. Appointments available from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 1425 Winnifred St., Suite 114. Free admission. https://www.moxiesdaughter.com/

The Moxie’s Daughter pop-up gallery, featuring the work of New York Times documentarian and photographer Margaret Cheatham Williams, will be available until Sept. 22.
The Moxie’s Daughter pop-up gallery, featuring the work of New York Times documentarian and photographer Margaret Cheatham Williams, will be available until Sept. 22. Courtesy of Margaret Cheatham Williams

Continue your South End art experience by stopping by the Dilworth Artisan Station Gallery Crawl open house. Masks are required. 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. 118 E. Kingston Ave. Free admission. www.dilworthartisan.com

The Dilworth Artisan Station Gallery Crawl is back for the first time since the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders March. To allow for social distancing and safety, the hours have expanded to make it an all-day event, and masks will be required.
The Dilworth Artisan Station Gallery Crawl is back for the first time since the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders March. To allow for social distancing and safety, the hours have expanded to make it an all-day event, and masks will be required. The Plaid Penguin

Explore a collection of erotic-themed regional art at Kama. This show is for ages 18 and up. Each ticket includes entrance to the exhibit at your specified time and one drink ticket. Noon-9 p.m. 3520 Dewitt Lane. 22.50 per ticket. https://bit.ly/3hJb5Cn

Saturday

Check out the new Sweet Spot Studio space and enjoy an outdoor bake sale at the Sweet Spot Block Party. The bake sale will feature baked goods from the Sweet Spot and six partners, along with beverages from Coordinates Coffee. Tours of the new studio space will be available by reservation from 10 a.m. to noon. 10 a.m. 6 p.m. 4412 Monroe Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3aLonva

Celebrate the one year anniversary of The Bohemian: A Wine Bar with a special new wine-by-the-glass selection, a “birthday board” featuring charcuterie and a selection of cheesecake bites, plus an outdoor tent to accommodate outdoor socially distanced seating. 12 p.m.-11 p.m. 1319 Pecan St. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3hwDriV

Enjoy new beers, menu items and cupcakes at the Queen City Craft and Gourmet 2 Year Anniversary Party. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. 5349 Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Free admission. https://bit.ly/34ICRex

Sunday

Sip wine, craft and sing karaoke at the City Art Room. Paint plates, a wooden plaque, a canvas or pottery while you eat and drink snacks at the art room. Those who aren’t feeling artistic can come hang out, sing karaoke and keep you company while you create. The 90 minute sessions start at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. $35 for a sketch pass (painting with instruction), $25 for a freestyle pass (painting without instruction), $15 for a social pass. 9009 9 JM Keynes Road. https://cityartroom.com/public-events-1

Monday

Drive-in or tune in to a livestream of the third annual Teacher-Penned Play Festival to see live performances of dramatic works written by educators in the Charlotte area. 2 p.m. 4100 Raleigh St. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3hAwr4S

Tuesday

Join the Young Black Leadership Alliance in the virtual YBLA Community Conversation on Racial Disparities in Housing. Join young Black men and women leaders and community members in learning about this issue and how you can take action to be part of the solution. Noon-1 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3lv1nWe

The Young Black Leadership Alliance will hold its Community Conversation on Racial Disparities in Housing on Sept. 8.
The Young Black Leadership Alliance will hold its Community Conversation on Racial Disparities in Housing on Sept. 8. Courtesy of Tammy and John Martin

Virtually meet and greet author and Today Show co-host Jenna Bush Hager. Hager will discuss her book “Everything Beautiful In Its Time” and share stories about her life experiences from her childhood as a president’s daughter to her adulthood on the set of the Today show. The conversation will be moderated by actress and Charlotte native Brooklyn Decker. Admission includes a copy of the book shipped to your house. 8 p.m. $42. https://bit.ly/31Ko5SC

“Today” show co-host Jenna Bush Hager is author of “Everything Beautiful in its Time,” described as “moving, funny stories about her beloved grandparents and the wisdom they passed on that has shaped her life.”
“Today” show co-host Jenna Bush Hager is author of “Everything Beautiful in its Time,” described as “moving, funny stories about her beloved grandparents and the wisdom they passed on that has shaped her life.” HarperCollins

Wednesday

Get a Pumpking beer glass at the Southern Tier Brewing “Steal a Pint” event at Billy Jack Shack. Enjoy a glass of Southern Tier’s Pumking, 8 Days a Week, CLT’d Brewed Hazy Daze or White Chocolate Raspberry Stout beer and take home your pint glass. 11 a.m.-midnight. 3220 N. Davidson St. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2FRaqk3

Thursday

Brush up on your knowledge of Walter White and win fun prizes at the Breaking Bad Trivia at Armored Cow Brewing. Gluten free beer options are available. 7 p.m. 8821 J W Clay Blvd. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3gENaml

This story was originally published September 2, 2020 at 1:11 PM.

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