What’s happening in Charlotte this weekend? A lot. And you don’t even have to wait for the weekend to officially begin to have some fun.
If you are looking for something to do Thursday night, consider swinging by The Underground at the AvidXchange Music Factory for a screening of “The Hip Hop Fellow,” a documentary about North Carolina native 9th Wonder. The film traces his 2012-15 tenure as a Fellow at Du Bois Institute at Harvard University where he taught and explored hip-hop’s role in academia. (Details)
Here’s a look at what else is happening around the Qcity:
ART + CULTURE
Bechtler By Night
Friday @ Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Those who haven’t walked the vibrant halls of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art at Levine Center for the Arts will never have a better opportunity than during the museum’s newest monthly program, Bechtler By Night. Sponsored by Bank of America, Bechtler By Night offers free admission and gallery activities from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. (Details)
November Poetry Slam featuring DJ Rogers
Friday @ McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
This monthly slam is open to anyone 21 years or older. The sign up list for the slam opens at 7:15 p.m. and closes at 7:30 p.m. Only 12 poets will be allowed to compete. Three winners will receive cash prizes. (Details)
Music & Museum: Bechtler Ensemble Plays Chamber Music of Britain, Spain + Argentina
Sunday @ Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Joining cellist Tanja Bechtler will be Peter deVries on violin and Paul Nitsch on piano. The trio will play classics by Joaquin Turina, Frank Bridge and Ralph Vaughn Williams. (Details)
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
The Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum’s Fall Ball: Join the Madness
Saturday @ The Mint Museum Uptown
Come fall down the rabbit hole at the Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum’s Alice in Wonderland themed annual charity gala Fall ball. Enjoy heavy hord’oeuvres, an open bar, live music, and a DJ while admiring the skyline view from the fifth floor Grand Room. (Details)
Turn Up for College
Saturday @ Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology
The purpose of Turn Up for College is to educate and inform high school students and their parents regarding processes and procedures related to attending college such as, affording college, available scholarships, interviewing skills, and completing college and workplace applications. (Details)
Southern Christmas Show
Through Sunday @ Charlotte Convention Center
Celebrating a “Carolina Christmas,” the 49th annual Southern Christmas Show features over 400 holiday merchants all under one roof. (Details)
NIGHT LIFE + ENTERTAINMENT
Hip-Hop & Hookah, Volume 2
Friday @ Apostrophe Lounge
The second edition of this monthly event for lovers of all things Hip Hop and hookah will feature special DJ sets dedicated to Little Brother, A Tribe Called Quest and Shorty Lo. Admission is free before 11 p.m. (Details)
The Jazz Room
Friday @ The Stage Door
This month, Charlotte’s Jazz Arts Initiative is paying tribute to the legendary tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson as performed by saxophonist David Finucane. (Details)
Jazz N Soul Music presents D’Yenna Dukes & Soul Exposed
Friday @ Ella’s Speakeasy at Morehead Tavern
Join the Jazz N Soul Music family for a night of jazz, soul and funk with D’Yenna Dukes and Soul Exposed. Expect a mix of original music along with powerful covers of vocalists such as Chaka Khan, Teena Marie and Evelyn Champagne King. (Details)
Panther Nation Bar Crawl
Friday @ Tilt on Trade
Calling all Panther fans for this epic bar crawl. Participating venues include: Tilt on Trade, Fitzgeralds, Roxbury, BlackFinn, SIP, Tin Roof, 204 North and Whisky River. (Details)
AfroPop! Charlotte Vol. 6: Afrobeats, Soca, Fashion & Vendors
Saturday @ Morehead Tavern
Presented by the Bantu Fête Team, this event will feature music by The Dynamic DJ Kato and DJ Steel Wheel. Doors open at 9 p.m. Admission is $10. (Details)
105.3 Old School Live Broadcast Party
Saturday @ Club Vibrations
Come dance the night away to the sound of your favorite R&B, Hip Hop, reggae, go-go and line-dance music form the 80’s and 90s. Vibrations Night Lounge caters to the 30 plus crowd. (Details)
FOOD + DRINK
Beer Quest 2016
Saturday @ BB&T Ball Park
Join the All About Beer Magazine team at this exciting and unique approach to a beer festival featuring 35 of the nation’s top breweries. Together these breweries will bring 75 carefully-chosen beers for attendees to enjoy at their leisure. (Details)
Thanksgiving Cooking Class with Chef Jason
Saturday @ Harper’s Restaurant
Get cooking with Chef Jason as he shares secrets about cooking great cuisine in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. The class includes tastings, beverages and take-home recipes. (Details)
