Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Feb. 11-17
Editor’s note: CharlotteFive has limited coverage of in-person, indoor events to help prevent community spread of COVID-19. Masks are required in Charlotte and many venues for indoor spaces or close settings.
Friday
Experience nostalgia at Day and Night Exotic Cereal Bar. Try blueberry pancake Captain Crunch cereal from Canada or a classic like Honey Nut Cheerios. You can also try a cereal milkshake or a bacon flight. 127 Brevard Court. https://bit.ly/3B2xwgd
Saturday
Visit The Mint Museum Uptown’s new installation Craft in the Laboratory: The Science of Making Things during its opening. It’s the first installation in the Southeast to explore how concepts of science, technology, engineering and math play into craft and design. It also celebrates the revitalization and reinstallation of the Mint’s Craft + Design permanent collection galleries. Tickets are free for members and children 4 and under, $15 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for college students with ID and $6 for youth 5-17. 500 S. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3thyC5R
Celebrate love at Twigs & Figs’ Sweetarts & Rainbow Hearts Queer Mixer. The Valentine’s weekend event starts at 6 p.m. Enjoy games, plant crafts, sweet treats and more. The event is 18 and older, and the cost is $10. 15205 John J Delaney Drive, #B. https://www.twigsandfigs.co/
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Sunday
Make reservations at one of the ’100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America.’ Steak 48 serves fine steaks and high-quality seafood in a lively and romantic atmosphere. You can dine outdoors, or grab a seat at the chef’s table while you savor the twin lobster tails. 4425 Sharon Road. https://bit.ly/3B0BPbW
Monday
Attend Songs for Lovers: A Fundraiser for Tosco Music for a Valentine’s Day experience at Booth Playhouse in Founders Hall. The evening starts with love songs at 8 p.m. The event will raise funds to support Tosco Music’s nonprofit mission and Community Outreach programs. There will be a collection of silent auction items available to bid on at intermission and win by the end of the night. Songs for Lovers will be a cabaret-style concert designed for couples. Tickets are $50+. 130 N. Tryon. https://bit.ly/34gBvJS
Tuesday
Order a burger from Ace No. 3. The restaurant on CharlotteFive’s list of best burger spots offers a menu of shakes, hand-cut fries, tots, and more. You can also try a new menu item — CLT Dog — for a limited time. 8520 Pit Stop Ct. NW #10, Concord, 1001 Belmont Ave. or 829 Providence Road. https://bit.ly/3J9kH6x
Wednesday
Attend CLT Femme Fest from 5-8 p.m. at Camp North End’s Boileryard. The event is a kickoff celebration to the Pink Boots Society 2022 National Conference. The celebration of all things femme is free, and visitors can experience an art show, aerial performance, live music, food, drinks and more. 1824 Statesville Ave .https://bit.ly/3B9z5J7
Thursday
Visit Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture to explore three new exhibitions — “Reflections of a People: Photographs from the Archive of Jamel Shabazz” (runs through Mar. 6), “Visible Man: Art and Black Male Subjectivity” (runs through April 24) and “FuturePresent: Acquisition Highlights from the Permanent Collection” (runs through June 26). Adults $9; educators, students, military or seniors $7; kids 5 and under free. 551 S. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3gq8Sg6
Mark your calendar
Enjoy Wines Around the World II, presented by Roots on Feb. 18. You can taste 20 wines and 10 small plates from five different regions of the world. The price also includes one bottle of your choice and special pricing on all featured selections.The event is from 5-9 p.m. and will be held at The Collector’s Room. It’s for guests 21 and older. Wines Around the World II’s price is $150. 1520 S. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3GdMYHr
Get tickets for History & Homage: A Culinary Celebration of Black History, hosted on Feb. 19 by Community Matters Cafe. The 5-course dinner will explore Black culinary culture, history and community featuring chefs Daryl Cooper and Oscar Johnson from Jimmy Pearls, Brandon Staton and Gerald Hawkins from Leah & Louise, and Chayil Johnson, from Community Matters Cafe. $95. 4:30-9 p.m. 821 W. 1st St. https://bit.ly/3GFUWZP
Take the Evolution of Hip Hop Team Teach class at Barry’s on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. coach Phillip Reed will lead a 50-minute class that features great music and an assist from coach James Gulley. Single class for a non-member costs $29. 2140 South Blvd., Suite 2. https://bit.ly/3J75D9B
See Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter at the Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Listen to soulful tunes from Porter’s original songs. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27. Tickets are $49.50+. 130 N. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3spFdJk
This story was originally published February 9, 2022 at 11:06 AM.
