Fun in Charlotte: Harriet Tubman show, culinary competition, 5K Green run
Charlotte 49ers vs. Georgia Baseball
BB&T Ballpark, 324 S. Mint St.
Tuesday, 6:05 p.m.: The first of five games in the Red Ventures Collegiate Baseball Series that takes place through the end of April, the 49ers are featured in three of the contests. Tickets $10-$15, www.charlotteknights.com.
Harriet’s Return: The Legendary Life of Harriet Tubman
Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St.
Tuesday, 7 p.m.: A one-woman play that chronicles the private and public life of the famed Underground Railroad conductor. Tickets $15-$20, www.blumenthalarts.org.
Rush Hour Recital
Ri Ra, 208 N. Tryon St.
Wednesday, 6 p.m.: Join Pulse: Young Affiliates of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra for a recital featuring Jonathan Lewis, assistant principal cello, and Andrea Mumm, principal harp. Free. www.facebook.com/csopulse
Stem2Fork Culinary Competition
UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E. 9th St.
Friday, 5 p.m.: Sample appetizers prepared by area high school culinary teams. Event supports Green Teacher Network. Event is free, but limited to first 150 who register at gtncharlotte.org/event.
Color Me Green 5K Color Run
U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
Saturday, 10 a.m.: Channel the luck of the Irish as you dodge green dye throughout the trail race with a St. Patrick’s Day Twist. An untimed race, runners are encouraged to wear white T-shirts since awards will be given to the cleanest and greenest participants. Registration $35 by Wednesday, $42 on race day. www.usnwc.org
This story was originally published March 7, 2016 at 12:44 PM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Harriet Tubman show, culinary competition, 5K Green run."