We’re halfway through January which means a step closer to spring and beautiful weather, although it may not feel like that this weekend! While we continue to daydream, there’s plenty to do this weekend in the Queen City. Start off strong by dining somewhere new with Charlotte Restaurant Week, take your pup on a date to Skiptown, shop the Uptown Farms Market Holiday Market, ice skate with a live DJ and face painting at Birkdale Village, and much more.
THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 18
Last Chance Sale at Capitol and Poole Shop
Ends Today!! Thursday, January 18
Today is the last chance to snag 75% off select styles at Capitol, both in-store and online. Exclusions apply. All items are final sale.
Retro Game Night at Camp North End
Thursday, January 18, 7:30 – 10p
Every Thursday night until March is Retro Game Night featuring a Mario Kart 64 tournament. Game night will take place at the Be Kind, Rewind event space (historic Ford building) and will feature classic board games, over 40 arcade games from the 80s and 90s, a Nintendo-inspired ‘living room’ area, and more. Black Moth Bars will be on site serving up delicious craft cocktails and other adult beverages as well as concessions and snacks.
THINGS TO DO THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
Queen’s Feast Charlotte Restaurant Week
January 19 – 28
The next Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week will run Friday, January 19, through Sunday, January 28, 2024, with participating restaurants offering attractive three-course, prix fixe dining deals. Start making your plans and reservations now!
Dog’s Night Out at Skiptown
Friday, January 19, 6 – 9p
Take your pup on a date night at Skiptown where you both can enjoy free portraits of your pup, shopping at the After Dark Market, winter cocktails, and tons of play time!
Common Market South End Comedy Open Mic
Friday, January 19, 7p
Every Friday is Comedy Open Mic night at Common Market. The event is hosted by Jacob Manlucu. Sign up is at 7:00 and showtime is at 7:30. There’s specials on draft and kitchen closes at 9:00 pm
THINGS TO DO THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
Uptown Farmers Market Winter Market
Saturday, January 20, 10a – 12p
Head to the Winter Market in Uptown for fresh local produce, meats, flowers, Artisan foods, food trucks, and more.
Winter Fun Story Time at SAS Cupcakes
Saturday, January 20, 10:30a
Bring the kids to story time at SAS Cupcakes with Ballantyne Reading Academy where they will also make themed crafts to take home and frost their own cupcake. Each class is limited to only 12 attendees, one ticket per participating child (parents are FREE). Recommended ages are 2 – 8 years old.
Shop Small @ Sycamore
Saturday, January 20, 12 – 6p
Shop Small at Sycamore Brewing from over 50 small businesses! Enjoy a coffee to start your day, do some shopping and walk around with a craft brew from Sycamore.
Dog Adoption Event at Two Buck Saloon
Saturday, January 20, 12:30 – 3:30p
Join The Dog Salon & The Greater Charlotte SPCA at Two Buck Saloon for a tail-wagging good time! Dog adoption, delicious funnel cakes, lively caricatures, and raffle prizes await. Every adopted pup gets a free pampering bath from The Dog Salon.
Maker’s Market CLT Pop Up Event at NoDa Brewing Company North End Taproom
Saturday, January 20, 1 – 5p
Join Maker’s Market CLT for a vendor pop up event at NoDa Brewing Company, where you can si[ a delicious craft brew and shop from over a dozen local crafters and vendors.
THINGS TO DO THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
Bonded Pop-Up at Outdoor Voices
Sunday, January 21, 12 – 4p
Swing by OV South End to get zapped by our friends at Bonded and enjoy refreshments from Poppi! Some walk-ins will be available, or you can reserve your spot here.
Birkdale on Ice
Now through January 28
There’s still time to lace up your skates and glide at Birkdale Village. This Saturday, there will be a live DJ, face painters, giveaways, and more from 12 – 2 p.m.
Studio Sunday: Air-Dry Clay Vessels at Mint Museum Uptown
Sunday, January 21, 2 – 4p
Pop in the Mint Uptown Studio to use hand-building techniques to construct a clay form inspired by the sculpture on view in Craft Across Continents: Contemporary Japanese and Western Objects. Included with general admission and free for Mint Members.
