Fun in Charlotte: Folk talent showcase, uptown food tour, pups and pints!
Charlotte Folk Society Young Talent Showcase
Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave.
Friday, 7:30 p.m.: The monthly gathering features more than 30 young musicians (individuals and groups) ranging in age from 9 to 22 who will perform on instruments that include fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar and more. Free, but donations accepted. www.folksociety.org
Charlotte Symphony: Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No.1
Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.
Friday, 8 p.m.: Cellist Cicely Pamas is featured, as the symphony also performs Ravel and Sibelius works. Performance also Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets $24.50 – $94.50, www.blumenthalarts.org.
Soul of the South Uptown Tour
Uptown Charlotte
Friday, 4-7 p.m.: Sample some of uptown Charlotte’s best representations of the local South in this food tour. Cost $55, meeting location provided with ticket purchase. feastfoodtours.com
Pups & Pints
The Dog Bar, 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 12A
Saturday, 2 p.m.: Proceeds from the gathering support Family Addition Dog Rescue of Charlotte. Admission $5, includes first beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Vendors and drink specials throughout the day. www.facebook.com/DogBarCharlotte/events
Reid’s SouthPark Grand Opening
Reid’s, 4331 Barclay Downs
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Free oyster roast on the patio until 4 p.m., local tastings, beer tastings, special food deals and more.
This story was originally published January 7, 2016 at 2:58 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Folk talent showcase, uptown food tour, pups and pints!."