Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Feb. 18-24
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
Enjoy Wines Around the World II, presented by Roots. 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 for guests 21 and older is from 5-9 p.m., at The Collector’s Room, 1520 S. Tryon St. $150. https://bit.ly/3GdMYHr
Saturday
Get tickets for History & Homage: A Culinary Celebration of Black History, hosted by Community Matters Cafe. The five-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
Attend The Vintage’s Cigar Festival. The all-day event starts at 1 p.m., featuring cigar promotions, drink specials, food trucks and a golf simulator. Vintage members can attend at any point throughout the day, but RSVP is recommended. Members may receive cigars and tasting tickets. Tickets for non-members are $25 per person for the day. 215 E. Worthington Ave. https://bit.ly/34EsElG
Sunday
Take the Evolution of Hip Hop Team Teach class at Barry’s 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
Monday
Celebrate Black History Month by supporting a young and local creative in Charlotte. Storm Kimble won a Belk contest, which landed her T-shirt design for purchase in stores and online. $35. https://bit.ly/3GP1Xrp
Support a local author by ordering “Poster Girls,” a book with Charlotte roots. The story tells the tale of a WWII-era Black military wife navigating employment in the Queen City under Jim Crow-era laws and an unlikely friendship she finds along the way. $29.95. https://bit.ly/3HZ8otq
Tuesday
Have lunch at The Mad Greek of Charlotte, one of Charlotte’s Classic Eats. Order authentic Greek food including spanakopita, gyro pita, grape leaves and more. 5011 South Blvd. https://bit.ly/3uNm46W.
Wednesday
Take a hike at one of the top trails around Charlotte. The list includes McDowell Nature Preserve, Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway, Anne Springs Close Greenway and more. Free. https://bit.ly/33qiW5V
Thursday
Watch our upcoming live panel discussion on exploring ancestry. The Charlotte Observer is hosting “Tracing Black roots: The process, challenges and emotional journey of exploring ancestry,” a live event about the importance of Black family history, and we’re inviting experts and people in the community to share their expertise on the topic. We’ll address how to trace ancestry beyond ancestry.com and 23andme, highlight challenges people face in the process and offers tips and solutions. You’ll also hear people share gripping stories about their personal experience.
Try Spindle Bar’s new cocktails. New menu items include Flower Child — elderflower, vodka, grapefruit and verjus — and Rosy Cheeks — vodka, pomegranate, sparkling wine and ginger. 115 N. Brevard St. https://bit.ly/3HP1Rl9
See the documentary premiere of “Julius Chambers: A Life of Service, Courage, and Conviction” at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture. Discounted parking for the film screening on the civil rights leader is available in the Duke Energy garage, 101 W. Stonewall St. entrance. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP required. 551 S. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3oVlxMK
Mark your calendar
Plan out your next project as you wander through booths and interactive exhibits at the Charlotte Home + Remodeling Show, Feb. 25-27. Tickets $10 online or $12 at door for those 13+. Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 E. Independence Blvd. https://bit.ly/350KFue
Celebrate Charlotte’s Black history and culture on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the annual African American Heritage Festival. The event host is the Charlotte Museum of History. You can register for the event online. Admission is free. 3500 Shamrock Drive. https://bit.ly/3LvCHdn
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. Feb. 27. Tickets are $49.50+. 130 N. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3spFdJk
Attend the The QC GarMINT District runway fashion show on March 2 at 7 p.m for Wednesday Night Live. Fashion designers include Tara Davis, Megan Ilene, Gege Gilzene and more. There will also be a pop-up market with 50 local vendors and music. Admission is free, but seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3HQJhZO
This story was originally published February 16, 2022 at 11:42 AM.
