What’s happening, Charlotte?
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, we’ve got a list of possibilities — music, films and even some kid-friendly events.
The forecast calls for warming temps, so get out and have some fun.
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ARTS & CULTURE
We Got Films: Student Stories (Saturday)
Delta Center, Delta Center, 5408 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte
Watch short films written, produced and/or directed by college students. Take part in brief film discussions, enjoy refreshments and help decide the student winner to be announced at the 15th Annual Legacy of Black Women Film Showcase on Jan. 12. More info
Kevin Jones Experience (Friday)
Sydney’s Martini and Wine Bar, 401Tryon St.
Join guest vocalist Kevin Jones, keyboard player Rico Tyler and guitarist Carmello for an evening of smooth sounds. More info: 704 503-9060
Queen City Improve Room (Saturday)
Stage Door Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte
This show will highlight Charlotte’s best and brightest from the ever-growing improv community featuring both short and long form comedic styles. More info
Jazz N Soul Music (Friday)
Morehead Tavern, 300 East Morehead St., Charlotte
Jazz N Soul Music kicks off the first Friday of 2018 with Jemini June and the Galaxy featuring DJ 300. More info
NIGHTLIFE/SOCIAL SCENE
Throwback Day Party with a Cause (Saturday)
Apostrophe Lounge, 1440 South Tryon Street
Come in your favorite throwback styles and hear the best of old-school music. Guest speakers to talk about their efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. More info
Mosaic Live presents 1st Fridays (Friday)
Mama’s Caribbean Bar and Grill, 1504 Central Avenue, Charlotte
Music and more. Your MC for the evening is Shawn, also known as “The Black Ferris.” Free admission before 10 p.m. More info
RELEASE Classic and Soulful House Party (Saturday)
Morehead Tavern, 300 E. Morehead Street Charlotte
Christmas is gone, your New Years resolutions has been set. Now it’s time to come out and RELEASE everything and leave it all on the dance floor. Featuring the Deep House Providers (DJ Marcus Wade, DJ Gary Wallace, DJ Badala B and DJ Tony Cutlass). More info
KID-FRIENDLY EVENTS
The African Children’s Choir (Friday)
Arlington Baptist Church, 9801 Arlington Church Road, Charlotte
Featuring well-loved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and gospel favorites. A free-will offering will be taken to support the choir and it programs. More info
The Making of Crown, Workshops for Young Writers and Painters (Saturday)
Harvey B. Gantt Center, 551 South Tryon Street
Join the Gantt Center in celebrating the creators of the award-winning book “Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.” Writer Derrick Barnes and Illustrator Gordon C. James will read their new book, discuss the process of creating a picture book and sign copies of Crown before leading writing and portrait painting workshops for students. More info
Art & Music Workshops by Guerilla Poets (Saturday)
West Boulevard Library, 2157 West Blvd, Charlotte
This Culture Blocks event will feature figure drawing (your favorite feature) and music (guitar/melodies and songwriting). And it’s all free. More info
