Fun in Charlotte! Your Friday rundown
First Footin’ at Rural Hill
Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville
Friday, 10 a.m.: Experience the Scottish New Year tradition or walking the borders of the property, stopping together to listen to stories of history and folklore. The walk is 2-3 miles, with a dramatic reading of “Stone Soup” at noon. www.ruralhill.net.
Hair of the Dog Hike
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont
Friday, 11 a.m.: Kick off the new year with a guided hike, with a specialty bloody mary bar available afterward for an additional cost. Admission included with Holidays at the Garden, $14.95 adults, $8.95 children ages 2-12, $13.95 seniors ages 60-plus. www.dsbg.org or 704-829-1294.
Kinky Boots
Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.
Friday, 8 p.m.: The Broadway musical follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Tickets $29.50-$109.50, www.blumenthalarts.org.
‘A Big Love Story’
Gem Theatre, 111 W. First St., Kannapolis
Saturday, 10 a.m.: This free screening is part of the Modern Film Fest. The movie focuses on the story of Sam, a former college football star who weighs a depressing 413 pounds, and Cassie, the personal trainer who helps Sam lose weight and find love.
Reptile Encounters
Latta Plantation Nature Center, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville
Sunday, 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.: Meet reptile friends up close. Free.
This story was originally published December 31, 2015 at 4:41 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte! Your Friday rundown."