Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | March 25-31

Ebony L. Morman
·4 min read

Editor’s note: CharlotteFive has limited coverage of in-person, indoor events to help prevent community spread of COVID-19. Masks are required at many Charlotte venues for indoor spaces or close settings.

Friday

Visit recently opened Gilde Brewery, to experience great food and a selection of German beer in a new environment. The menu includes pretzel and beer cheese, schnitzel, elevated fried bologna sandwiches called Leberkase sliders and more. 3530 Dewitt Lane. https://bit.ly/3L0pU1t

Get early bird tickets online for Untappd before prices go up Monday. The June 18 festival features unlimited beer samples from more than 300 choices provided by 100 of the social networking platform’s highest rated breweries — including some of your local favorites. Live music and souvenir cups are included. Session one VIP entry starts at 11 a.m., with doors open for general admission at noon and closing at 3:30 p.m. Session two VIP entry starts at 5:30 p.m., with general admission starting at 6:30 p.m., and wrapping up for the night at 10 p.m. General admission is $60, while VIP entry is $150. American Legion Memorial Stadium, 1218-1238 Armory Drive. https://bit.ly/354E16K

Saturday

Learn about foraging for mushrooms at North Corner Haven’s Mushroom Log Workshop & Fungi Feast. The workshop will guide participants through an intro to forest foraging, gourmet mushrooms and learn how to cultivate edible mushrooms on a log. Afterward, a three-course fungi-forward feast will feature seasonal items created by chef Joy Turner of North Corner Haven and James Beard semifinalist chef Adam Cooke of Topsoil Restaurant in Traveler’s Rest, SC. 3 p.m.–8:30 p.m. $40+. 3454 Activity Road, Lancaster, SC. https://bit.ly/35JUtcS

Visit the Charlotte Museum of History to explore Catawba pottery from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Guests will take a guided tour of the traveling exhibit, “The Language of Clay: Catawba Indian Pottery & Oral Traditions” and participate in a livestream event with the Catawba Nation to learn about its history and significance of Catawba pottery. Pre-registration is required for the free, guided exhibit tour. 3500 Shamrock Drive. https://bit.ly/3u29Qpk

Visit the Charlotte Museum of History on March 26 to explore Catawba pottery from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Visit the Charlotte Museum of History on March 26 to explore Catawba pottery from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday

Visit the CRAFT Fest from noon-4 p.m at Sleepy Poet Antique Mall. Visitors will experience vendors, an art show, classes and demonstrations and food trucks. The free event is presented by Charlotte Region Arts, Fibers and Textiles (CRAFT) Guild. 6426 South Blvd. https://bit.ly/3ivkbV3

Monday

Have dinner at Ever Andalo, which celebrated its grand opening earlier this month in NoDa. The restaurant serves Italian food and wine. The menu is packed with made-from-scratch pasta and Italian dishes like Focaccia w/Olive Oil & Ricotta and Farrotto with creamy farro. 3116 N. Davidson St. https://bit.ly/3qmBoEJ

Experience Italian-inspired dishes at Ever Andalo in NoDa.
Experience Italian-inspired dishes at Ever Andalo in NoDa.

Tuesday

Visit one of South End’s latest additions, Yunta. The concept serves Peruvian Nikkei cuisine including Chicharron, Mushroom Ceviche and a variety of sushi. 2201 South Blvd., Ste 130. https://bit.ly/3NankYA

Yunta’s Chicharron is a small plate with crispy pork belly, diced sweet potato and chalaquita on top.
Yunta’s Chicharron is a small plate with crispy pork belly, diced sweet potato and chalaquita on top.

Wednesday

Visit Little Mama’s to experience the new seasonal cocktail menu. New items include the Lavencello Martini, which is made with Empress Gin, lavender simple syrup and lemon juice and the refreshing Elderflower Spritz, which has Prosecco, St. Germaine, mint and lime juice. 4521 Sharon Road. https://bit.ly/34ZoGnZ

Thursday

Support local art and stop by the Jay Street Mural to take a photo. Sharon Dowell created the mural that was inspired by a greenway with the intent to intersect architecture and nature. 1018 Jay St. https://bit.ly/3u86MaU

Support local artist Sharon Dowell’s work on the Jay Street Mural.
Support local artist Sharon Dowell’s work on the Jay Street Mural.

Mark your calendar

Celebrate the Queen City’s food scene at the first Charlotte StrEATS festival April 15-16. The event will feature cooking demonstrations, vendors, family-friendly activities, food trucks and more. The festival is free, but a ticketed tasting April 16 that highlights the city’s cuisine by neighborhood is $85. 900 W Trade St. https://bit.ly/3iaeXyb

Grab your tickets for Charlotte Wine + Food Week on April 26-May 1, held at various venues in and around Charlotte. The festival kicks off with vintner dinners, followed by a Grand Tasting on Friday evening featuring 100+ wines, tastings from Charlotte-area restaurants and live music. Ticket prices and locations vary by event. https://bit.ly/3InpEbm

Attend the third annual Crave Charlotte Food and Wine Festival on May 3-8, showcasing the work of the city’s chefs, mixologists and winemakers. There’s a new feature this year — a Grand Culinary Celebration at Romare Bearden Park on May 7. Ticket prices and locations vary by event. https://www.craveclt.org/