Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Feb. 25-March 3
Editor’s note: CharlotteFive has limited coverage of in-person, indoor events to help prevent community spread of COVID-19. Masks are required at many Charlotte venues for indoor spaces or close settings.
Friday
Plan out your next project as you wander through booths and interactive exhibits at the Charlotte Home + Remodeling Show, through Feb. 27. Tickets are $10 online or $12 at the door for those 13+. Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 E. Independence Blvd. https://bit.ly/350KFue
Visit The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” exhibition, which opens at AvidXchange Music Factory. The customized exhibit includes several experiential areas and works that include certified originals, photos, prints, lithographs, murals, sculptures and more. Tickets are $27.20+. You can buy tickets online. 817 Hamilton St. https://bit.ly/3JHStQB
Saturday
Celebrate Charlotte’s Black history and culture from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the annual African American Heritage Festival, hosted by the Charlotte Museum of History. You can register for the event online. Admission is free. 3500 Shamrock Drive. https://bit.ly/3LvCHdn
Sunday
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. Tickets are $49.50+. 130 N. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3spFdJk
Monday
Help local chefs raise awareness about mental health in the restaurant industry. During Cinder’s latest Charlotte pop-up, “A Light in the Attic,” chefs will present a course that’s inspired by a song and share their personal story. The event is from 6:30-9 p.m. The cost is $150. https://bit.ly/3p61sU2
Tuesday
Order a meal from one of Charlotte’s Black vegan chefs. Try meals from Best of Both Souls, Dee’s Vegan To-Go or Sun Burger Vegan Cuisine. https://bit.ly/3h7J9sU
Wednesday
Attend the The QC GarMINT District runway fashion show 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
Thursday
Visit a restaurant that has been a fixture in Charlotte’s Black community for 35 years. Floyd’s Restaurant is where you can taste family recipes that include fried chicken, ribs, mac and cheese and more. 4122 N. Graham St. https://bit.ly/3sX7cQR
Mark your calendar
See Sam Weber at his upcoming show at The Evening Muse on March 13. The Give Free Tour features Matthew Fowler. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10-$12. 3227 N. Davidson St. https://bit.ly/3I9CtGT
Visit the U.S. National Whitewater Center to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 12. The day starts at 9 a.m., with the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run. The river turns green during the Green River Revival at 1 p.m. It’s free to enter but parking is $6. https://bit.ly/3H770DJ
