Toni Baker-Tyson
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out Toni Baker Tyson's weekly entertainment picks. It's fun for grown folks.
Toni Baker-Tyson
Toni Baker-Tyson

Stormin Norman and Gerald Albright. Yes, that was the scene last weekend at Knight Theater Uptown, where jazz lovers celebrated the 10th anniversary of jazz with diva Tammy Greene. The sold-out show had patrons on their feet as guitarist Norman Brown and sax man Gerald Albright tagged teamed on some of their top favorite hits.

Speaking of jazz, David Sanborn will be in town Dec. 5. http://qcitymetro.com/event/an-evening-with-david-sanborn/

I celebrated Thanksgiving with loved ones and didn’t miss a beat between eating dinner and watching the Panthers/Cowboy game. I think it’s safe to assume (from what I saw on Facebook) we all had a great time celebrating.

Enjoy the rest of your holiday, and check out my weekend picks.

FRIDAY

The Film Black Friday ~ In an effort to heighten economic awareness and financial responsibility in the African American community, the Greater Charlotte Area Local Organizing Committee offers solutions on how to better manage the $1.2 trillion dollars that leave black communities annually. The film champions financial literacy and the importance of leaving a financial and ethical legacy for the next generation. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-film-black-friday-charlotte-premiere-tickets-19621948777?aff=efbnreg

SATURDAY

Don’t Judge Improv Show ~ Improv is a fun, one-of-a-kind performance created on the spot by skilled actors who take suggestions from the audience and creates comedic scenes on the spot. Nothing is predictable, anything can happen, and it’s never the same show twice. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-the-dont-judge-improv-show-tickets-18851076076

SUNDAY

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden ~ Each holiday season the gardens glisten with lights, botanical-themed displays, a 300-orchid holiday tree, and one-of-a-kind train exhibits. Visitors can make s’mores and sip warm beverages around an outdoor fire, visit with Santa, and shop for gifts. More info: http://www.dsbg.org/events/garden-events/public-garden-events/holidays-at-the-garden/

For more Charlotte-area events, visit www.qcitymetro.com/events.

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Toni Baker-Tyson is an entertainment columnist for Qcitymetro.com. She enjoys being a social butterfly out on the town, loves live music, the arts, and foreign films. Her passion is volunteering with the...