Agenda Weekender: 20 cool things to do this weekend in Charlotte

Two Day Cocktail Pop-up

Now through Sunday, August 16

Enjoy the debut of Unknown Wood & Grain in the Tap Room with two unreleased Wood & Grain spirits made in-house! They’ll have 3 craft cocktails for you to enjoy the spirits in.

The Unknown Brewing Company - 1327 S Mint St. / Sat: Noon-11 p.m., Sun: Noon-8 p.m.

Pride at The Yard

Saturday, August 15

Enjoy a night to celebrate diversity and bring together the local LGBTQ community, socially distant style. SouthBound will be offering car side food and beverage service.

The Music Yard - 2433 South Blvd / $70-$240 / 6-10:30 p.m.

Moxie’s Daughter Pop Up Gallery

Tuesday, August 18 - Tuesday, September 22

Join San Francisco based photographer Margaret Cheatham Williams, formerly of The New York Times, for a six-week exhibition in South End’s new Centro Railyard. Opening reception, August 18th – By appointment through September 22nd.

Centro Railyard, South End, 1425 Winifred Street, Suite 114 / Free / 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Learn Things

New South for the New Southerner: Women Vote!

Tuesday, August 18

Members of Charlotte’s League of Women Voters will give an illustrated history of events leading up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution exactly 100 years ago on August 18, 1920. This event is part of Levine Museum’s ongoing series, “The New South for the New Southerner,” hosted by community historian Dr. Tom Hanchett. and co-sponsored by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

Virtual / Free / 7-8:30 p.m.

Scanning Party brought to you by Lineberger Orthodontics

Rescheduled to Thursday, August 20

Get a free digital scan and get a deal on Invisalign or braces (all Atrium Health employees always receive 5 percent off treatment from Lineberger Orthodontics at anytime). There will be light appetizers, a Botox bar, a few local vendors to shop, and all Atrium Health employees will also receive two free drink tickets with a valid work ID/badge.

Norfolk Hall - 2905 Griffith St. / Free / 5-9 p.m.

Virtual Happy Hour: Mezcal with Amanda Britton

Thursday, August 20

Amanda Britton, the talented mixologist behind Bardo, will center her happy hour around mezcal. Learn about the agave spirit and why it’s seeing such sudden popularity. Want to follow along? They’ll send an ingredients list before the event. Recipes and a video link will be sent to attendees following the event.

Virtual / $10 / 6-7 p.m.

Charlotte Preservation Awards

Thursday, August 20

Tune in to celebrate restoration and building projects in the greater Charlotte region that exemplify the best of historic preservation. You can register for a party kit that includes 1 bottle of wine, catered dinner and dessert for two, event program, two Charlotte Museum of History commemorative shot-glasses, plus other swag.

Virtual / $0 Registration, $65 Party Kit / 6-8 p.m.

Unplugged Virtual: The Polk Duo & Ke’Andra

Thursday, August 20

Dear Soul Music Co. Presents the Unplugged+Live: Virtual Concert Series sponsored by ASC Culture Blocks, a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. This virtual edition features solo-acoustic and duo-acoustic singer-songwriters.

Virtual / Free / 7-8:30 p.m.

ALL EVENTS

Speedway Drive-In

Wednesdays

Grab some popcorn and snacks, load up the family, and go watch a drive-in movie at the Speedway.

Charlotte Motor Speedway / $30 / Gates Open: 5 p.m., Movie Starts: 7 p.m.

Zoom and Recipes

Mondays

Start meal prepping like a pro with 4 recipes, a meal prepping guide, and access to zoom to cook the recipes live with a health coach. It’s best to purchase this course by the Friday before so that you have time over the weekend to buy ingredients.

Zoom / $15 / 6-7:30 p.m.

Shopping + Sale

Laura Park Designs Grand Opening

Now through Friday, August 28

Laura Park Designs is opening a store inspired by Laura Park’s lively, yet sophisticated painting style. Stop by to shop the collection of pillows, bedding, wallpaper, fabrics, accessories, and more. Masks required and pets welcome.

1033 Providence Road / Free / 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

“Triangle Moon” & “Towards Another Picture” Exhibitions

Now through Friday, September 11

SOCO Gallery presents two solo exhibitions, “Triangle Moon,” large-scale “light paintings” by New York-based artist Liz Nielsen, and “Towards Another Picture,” new paintings by Charlotte-based artist Holly Keogh.

SOCO Gallery - 421 Providence Rd / Free / Opening Wednesday, August 5

Trivia at Unknown Brewing

Thursdays

Trivia is back! Join Mindless Minutia every Thursday for outdoor trivia! Seating is first-come, first-serve and social distancing rules are in effect.

1327 South Mint Street / 7 p.m.

Two Day Cocktail Pop-up

Now through Sunday, August 16

Enjoy the debut of Unknown Wood & Grain in the Tap Room with two unreleased Wood & Grain spirits made in-house! They’ll have 3 craft cocktails for you to enjoy the spirits in.

The Unknown Brewing Company - 1327 S Mint St. / Sat: Noon-11 p.m., Sun: Noon-8 p.m.

Pride at The Yard

Saturday, August 15

Enjoy a night to celebrate diversity and bring together the local LGBTQ community, socially distant style. SouthBound will be offering car side food and beverage service.

The Music Yard - 2433 South Blvd / $70-$240 / 6-10:30 p.m.

Moxie’s Daughter Pop Up Gallery

Tuesday, August 18 - Tuesday, September 22

Centro Railyard, South End, 1425 Winifred Street, Suite 114 / Free / 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Learn Things

New South for the New Southerner: Women Vote!

Tuesday, August 18

Virtual / Free / 7-8:30 p.m.

Scanning Party brought to you by Lineberger Orthodontics

Rescheduled to Thursday, August 20

Norfolk Hall - 2905 Griffith St. / Free / 5-9 p.m.

Virtual Happy Hour: Mezcal with Amanda Britton

Thursday, August 20

Virtual / $10 / 6-7 p.m.

Charlotte Preservation Awards

Thursday, August 20

Virtual / $0 Registration, $65 Party Kit / 6-8 p.m.

Unplugged Virtual: The Polk Duo & Ke’Andra

Thursday, August 20

Virtual / Free / 7-8:30 p.m.

Grab Bag

Haunted History Tour

Friday, August 28

Spend your evening with the Charlotte Area Paranormal Society (CAPS) and Historic Rosedale staff to discover how many of the former residents have chosen to remain behind. The full haunted history tour will be held outside in the gardens and grounds surrounding the historic 1815 house and reconstructed blacksmith shop. Spaces are limited to 20 persons for a personal yet properly socially distanced experience.

Historic Rosedale Plantation - 3427 N Tryon St / $15-$20 / 6:30-8 p.m.

Virtual Tosco Music Party

Saturday, August 29

Enjoy virtual performances from a variety of local, regional, and nationally touring talent streamed on YouTube, Facebook Live, and Crowdcast. Suggested donation will help Tosco Music continue to provide virtual TMP’s and make them accessible to everyone.

Virtual / Free, suggested $10 donation / 8 p.m.

Richard Sheltra Memorial 10K, 5K & Fun Run

Saturday, September 12

Lace up for a 10k, 5k, or Fun Run to benefit the Richard Sheltra Memorial Foundation, which was founded to honor and remember Richard M. Sheltra. Richard, died in the line of duty on April 30, 2016 as he fought a multi-alarm fire at a commercial retail store in Pineville, NC.

Belle Johnston Community Center - 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville / $20-$40 / 7-10:30 a.m.

7th Annual South End Shuffle 5K & Mile Run

Saturday, September 12

Run through South End to raise money for The Purple Promise to End Melanoma and local small businesses affected by COVID-19. Participants get an exclusive shirt, finisher’s medal, and a free beer or popsicle. Use CLTAGENDA2020 for $5 off.

Wooden Robot Brewery / $15-$40 / 8:30 (Mile Run), 9:00 5K

Learn Things

Harvard Business School Club of Charlotte Management Development Program

September 14, 2020-December 7, 2020 (Monday nights)

This “mini MBA” style course, taught by local Harvard Business School alums, utilizes Harvard’s proven case study method. You’ll devise solutions and debate them, learning vital aspects of management in this 13-week course.

Virtual / $4,000 / 6-8:45 p.m.

2nd Chance Run

Saturday, October 3

Take part in a second chance run for pet rescue and workforce development for returning citizens. All of the proceeds going to QC Metal Recycling & Salvage Inc., a 501c-3 for workforce development and pet rescue. The race has partnered with Charlotte Running Group for runners to pick up their packets.

1501 S. Mint Street / $45 / 7:30 a.m.