Fun in Charlotte: Rail trail unveiling, open mic night, new pub opening in Ballantyne
Charlotte Rail Trail Project Unveiling
Trolley Museum, 1507 Camden Road
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.: Duke Energy and Charlotte Center City Partners will unveil a special project.
The Neuroscience of Touch
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Road
Wednesday, 6 p.m.: Doug Clark of Sappi will discuss communications through the lense of neuroscience, exploring how media shapes the brain and, consequently, the way a brand is perceived. Admission $5-$10, charlotte.aiga.org.
Open Mic Night
McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St.
Friday, 7:30 p.m.: A free event open to spectators and performers, including instrumentalists, singers, dancers, storytellers, poets, magicians and more. Seating first-come, first-served.
Live Music at The Wine Vault
The Wine Vault, 9009-1 J.M. Keynes Dr.
Saturday: Rich Challen is featured in the live music event. www.headwino.com
Growler USA Grand Opening
Growler USA, 12206 Copper Way, Suite 124
Saturday, 11 a.m.: The grand opening of the new Ballantyne pub will include more than 100 taps of local, regional and national craft beers, cider, red and white draught wine and kombucha. www.facebook.com/growlerusaballantyne
This story was originally published January 26, 2016 at 1:07 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Rail trail unveiling, open mic night, new pub opening in Ballantyne."