Fun in Charlotte: Dyngus Day, Ferris Bueller, Pops do Bond and beyond
Dyngus Day Charlotte
Red Fez Shrine Club, 16600 Red Fez Club Road
Monday, 4-9 p.m.: The third annual celebration on Lake Wylie says “Everyone is Polish on Dyngus Day.” Event includes live music and dancing with Eddie’s Polka All-Stars and accordionist Bob Wilusz. Authentic Polish food and drink available; all ages welcome. Admission $12/$15, www.dyngusdaycharlotte.com.
Discovery Place Spring Break Camp
Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St.
Monday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Full-day camps offered through Friday are designed for elementary school students. Monday’s camps include: Grades 2-3 – Marine Biologists: Life in the Seas; and Grades 4-5 – Innovators: Where Art Meets Science. Cost $45 members, $55 non-members. www.discoveryplace.org
Brews and Views: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ and ‘Clueless’
Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Ave.
Tuesday, 8 p.m.: Catch two classic films from the ‘80s and ‘90s. “Clueless” begins at 8 p.m., “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” starts at 10 p.m. Free pizza while it lasts. petraspianobar.com
A Lifetime of Service: The Story of Dr. Annie Alexander
Beatties Ford Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Road
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.: In this free program, learn about North Carolina’s first female physician, Annie Alexander. She was born in Mecklenburg County in 1964. www.cmlibrary.org
Charlotte Symphony Pops: Bond and Beyond
Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St.
Friday, 8 p.m.: The Charlotte Symphony is joined by renowned vocalist Hilary Kole, as they present the best of Bond, from the iconic “James Bond Theme” to the sultry “Nobody Does It Better,” and beyond. Tickets $29.50 - $84.50, www.blumenthalarts.org.
This story was originally published March 27, 2016 at 7:53 AM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Dyngus Day, Ferris Bueller, Pops do Bond and beyond."