Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Oct. 2-8

Friday

Start your weekend with a healthy dose of arts and culture with SouthEnd ARTS Justice, a virtual art gallery exhibition. This event is hosted by awarding-winning syndicated radio personality and host Francene Marie and will feature a variety of creators and artists from around the Charlotte area. Stick around at the end of the night to see which artists will be awarded cash prizes. 7 p.m. Free admission. https://southendarts.net/our-first-virtual-gallery-crawl/

Start your spooky season with a visit to the Frightmare! on Dam Street haunted house and stick around afterward for more Halloween-themed fun such as haunted mini golf, zombie axe throwing and more at Mr. Putty’s. 2333 Dam Road, Tega Cay, SC. $15. https://bit.ly/33MLym3

Sip a new beer for a good cause at Sycamore Brewing, which is partnering with Brewing Funds the Cure for its Rising Hope IPA can release. All proceeds from the beer — which is brewed with raspberry, blood orange and Bulgarian rose — will go to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. 4-9 p.m. 2161 Hawkins St. Free admission https://bit.ly/30gAf4z

Saturday

Do some shopping at the first University City Farmers Market and pick up locally-sourced fruits, vegetables, produce, baked goods, beauty products and more. This weekend’s market will also feature live music, a DJ and live chef demonstrations. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 8929 J M Keynes Drive. Free admission. https://univcitymarket.org/

Lace up and join the Village Juice Co. fun run at 9 a.m.to celebrate its one-year anniversary in Optimist Hall. All participants will get 10% off their orders, and there will be free juice shots all day, along with giveaways throughout the weekend and vegan birthday cheesecake. 1115 N. Brevard St., Unit 9. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2GnKahn

Pumpkin beer lovers won’t want to miss the Brewers at 4001 Yancey Pumpking Fest. Enjoy all the flavors of Pumpking beer and a Pumking whiskey, Pumking cocktails, milkshakes and menu features, slushies and live music. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 4001 Yancey Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/3iM3QKl

See an outdoor showing of Theatre Charlotte’s production What I Did Last Summer. This play tells the story of rebellious teenage Charlie, who is coming of age in an upscale vacation colony during the final years of World War II. 6 p.m. 501 Queens Road. $17.50 for adult tickets, $15 for student tickets. https://bit.ly/33GPSmw

Sunday

Celebrate Oktoberfest with live music from the Mountain Top Polka Band at east Charlotte Edge City Brewery. The band will be in Charlotte for one night only as a stop on its 2020 More Polka tour. 6-8 p.m. 6209 Old Post Road. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2ZWyfhs

Get some exercise and cuddle with cute animals with Goat Yoga at the Historic White House. Enjoy a one-hour yoga class outdoors in the White House gardens, then play and pose for pictures with your new furry friends. 2 p.m. 258 E. White St., Rock Hill, SC. $25. https://bit.ly/33RYWVM

Watch a live broadcast of Bold Music’s Virtual Gig Night: Live from Heist Brewery. See emerging talent of all ages perform on the Heist Brewing stage. 5 p.m. Free admission. https://bit.ly/2RNxeUw

Monday

Get in shape and enjoy a beer with Primal Brewery’s Pilates and Pints event. Each ticket includes a one hour pilates class and a glass of wine or beer. Half of all proceeds benefit Access2Success. 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. $10. https://bit.ly/2FRy8gp

Tuesday

Visit the local TAC Pop-up Art Gallery in NoDa. See murals, paintings and other art by 17 local artists for sale. Masks are required, and social distancing protocol will be enforced. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. 3225 N. Davidson St. Free admission. https://www.facebook.com/tacartgallery

Wednesday

Tune into the first-ever Charlotte Podcast Festival. From Oct. 5-30, you can listen to over 40 workshops led by local podcasters including Keith Cradle (Crafted with Cradle), Ohavia Phillips (The Oh Show), and Mike Collins (WFAE’s Charlotte Talks) and many more to learn about what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite podcasts, and tips on how to make your own. 6 p.m. Free admission. https://charlottepodcastfestival.com/

Visit Hodges Taylor’s new space in the RailYard in South End and browse #stillcontemporary, an exhibit celebrating the gallery’s 40th anniversary. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday or by appointment. 1414 S. Tryon St., Suite 130. Free admission. http://hodgestaylor.com/stillcontemporary/

Thursday

Shake off the workday with OHM Cardio Dance on the Roof with Orkelle. Dance your worries away on the roof of the Metropolitan with a skyline view. 6:30-7:15 p.m. 1111 Metropolitan Ave. $15. https://bit.ly/3mHh1yA

This story was originally published September 30, 2020 at 12:14 PM.