Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Nov. 4-10
Friday, Nov. 4
Bring your dog along to sit outside King Canary Brewing in Mooresville and enjoy savory tacos from Muchachos Tacos while you listen to live music from Young Chhaylee at 7 pm. Taproom is open 2-11 p.m., but food is served 5-9 p.m. 562 Williamson Road, Mooresville. https://bit.ly/3N6V2yJ
Saturday, Nov. 5
Register as a “Sleep In Supporter” or head out to watch the Drop Dead 5K, presented by Avidxchange and Church Street Realty, before taking a guided tour of the grounds The sold-out race will take place entirely within the 70+ acres of Charlotte’s Historic Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery, with the course winding through the roadways past the likes of Belk, Ivey, Morrison, Tate and Blake. Sleep In Supporter donations are $40 and include an official race shirt. 9 a.m. race start. 700 W. 6th St. https://bit.ly/3szJs5I
Celebrate loved ones who have passed away at the 18th Annual Festival Día de Muertos, hosted by the Latin American Coalition and Levine Museum. The family-friendly event will feature awards for altars called ofrendas, plus traditional foods, arts and crafts, traditional dances, and activities for children. Free. Noon-8 p.m. at Camp North End, 300 Camp Road.
Make your own art with sidewalk chalk artists Mural Ninjas or RSVP for a 30-minute guided tour of the Rail Trail murals at 1:30 p.m. or 3 p.m., led by professor Anne Low of ArtWalks CLT and local artist Marcus Burke. Free. 1-4 p.m. on the Wedge Patio outside of Flower Child, 1537 Camden Road. In case of rain, the event will take place Sunday, Nov. 6 from 1-4 p.m. at the same location. https://bit.ly/3TJcBaG
Watch as firebreathers and artists set the night ablaze, then peruse whiskeys, wines and cocktails at The Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival. The event will feature music, food and firepits around Ballantyne’s Backyard, plus seminars with master distillers, brew masters, grill masters, butchers and pit masters. General admission is $59, and VIP tickets are $89. 5-9 p.m. 11611 N. Community House Road. https://bit.ly/3MRnqVu
Celebrate all things Buffalo and Rochester at Upstate New York Night at Towne Tavern in Fort Mill. You’ll find music. and entertainment from DJ Joe to go along with a menu of favorites including Genny Beer, salt potatoes, Beef on Weck and Zweigles Hot Dogs. Then head to Abbot’s in Tega Cay for dessert, where the fun continues. 2000 SC-160, Fort Mill, SC, and 1157 Stonecrest Blvd., #101, Tega Cay, SC. https://bit.ly/3svAxSX
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Meet up with a few friends and sip on mimosa flights at the grand opening of The Hideaway LKN in Cornelius. The full-service bar with a neighborhood gathering spot feel — and a claw machine — just opened its doors this week. 20910 Torrence Chapel Road, D7, Cornelius. https://bit.ly/3UxkMH9
Sunday, Nov. 6
Vote for the best foot trucks at the 10th annual Cornelius Food Truck Invitational, where 12 of the area’s best will compete to win categories such as Best Looking Truck, Critic’s Choice Award, Most Creative Menu, Most Nutritious and People’s Choice. The festivities will also include live performances, local craft beer, vendors and kids activities. Free entrance. 12-5 p.m. Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. https://bit.ly/3DrslYV
Wander around Davesté Vineyards, then stop for a bite to eat to pair with your wine from Davesté Kitchen by Flock. The food truck run by the team from Flock Bistro in Mooresville has created a menu that matches up with each varietal served. Don’t miss the wild crab, paired with the vineyard’s signature Rkatsiteli, a white wine made from estate grapes that won the North Carolina Fine Wine Competition’s double gold award. Noon-8 p.m. 155 Lytton Farm Road, Troutman. https://bit.ly/3zkJfHr
Join author Meredith Ritchie and historian Tom Hanchett for the Rosalie Reynolds EXPLORE HISTORY! series program on “Poster Girls: The Untold Story of Charlotte’s WWII Shell Plant & the Women Who Worked There.” Free. 3 p.m. Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Road in Myers Park, or join virtually via YouTube Live. https://bit.ly/3zB4TXQ
Monday, Nov. 7
Hit the opening night of Sippin’ Santa at The Royal Tot. The Christmas bar will be serving up holiday themed drinks like Rudolph’s Rum Rhapsody, Sippin Santa and Kris Kringle Colada, plus weekly activities such as music bingo and a live DJ. 933 Louise Ave., Suite 350. https://bit.ly/3sQuFUx
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Hear the Carolina Brass, presented by Arts at the Abbey, as it performs a wide variety of music including classical, contemporary, Broadway, jazz and big band works. 8 p.m. Free, but donations are accepted. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt Holly Road, Belmont. You can also catch the concert online at https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/artslive/. https://bit.ly/3NrKsCy
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Stop by Good Drip Coffee in Davidson for a latte and a slice of Wander & Whisk’s coffee cake. If you’re working remote and can stay awhile, there are even a few rooms with doors where you can find some private space to focus or take a call. 108 S. Main St., Suite A, Davidson. https://bit.ly/3TGLtc2
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Learn Line Dancing with Angie at Lake Norman Brewery from 6-7 p.m., then stay for a few rounds of Music Bingo from 7-9 p.m. 1753 Triangle Circle, Denver. https://bit.ly/3sA5Vja
Thursday, Nov. 10
Shop your way through the Southern Christmas Show, which features over 400 merchants and vendors, designer rooms, a Christmas tree, Olde Town and Santa Claus. There will also be live music and performances. Ticket prices start at $14 when purchased online in advance. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. The event lasts through Nov. 20 at Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 E. Independence Blvd. https://bit.ly/3SJW7xw
Watch “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and get a chance to win prizes, plus enjoy free chips, candy and canned sodas at a private premiere showing as part of SportsLink’s Reel Deal Movie Premieres at Ayrsley Grand Cinema. $12. 7:30 p.m., 9110 Kings Parade Blvd. https://bit.ly/3SKkcUN
Mark your calendar
Explore Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holiday-themed events with the CharlotteFive guide to seasonal activities in Charlotte. The guide includes musical performances, shopping events, parades and more — and will be updated throughout the holiday season. https://bit.ly/3T0zmpf
Experience the 1987 hit film, “Dirty Dancing” like you never have before with a screening accompanied by a live performance Nov. 26 of the film’s soundtrack at “Dirty Dancing in Concert.” 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40. Purchase online. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. https://bit.ly/3SPI0Hv
Explore Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth., which profiles Black male icons in America, at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture and Levine Museum of the New South. The exhibit highlights revolutionary men including Muhammad Ali, James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, W.E.B. DuBois and Kendrick Lamar, whose journeys have altered the history and culture of the country. The traveling work from the Smithsonian will remain on display through March 12. Free. Gantt at 551 S. Tryon St., and Levine Museum at 401 South Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3fNnyZm and https://bit.ly/3fMUUId
