05/29/12

NBA Draft Lottery, Patio Party, Game Nite, Party in the Park, and More

Doesn’t it feel like May just started? Well, the end is near so go out with a bang! Sounds apocalyptic, but I mean to enjoy these social events and parties these last couple of days in this month.

Wednesday, May 30

BLOC Networking After-Hours Event
Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) present this networking event for professionals who want to build business through relationships. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5. The Saloon at NC Music Factory, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., thesalooncharlotte.com, businessleadersofcharlotte.com.

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05/24/12

Speed Street Kicks Off in Uptown

The 18th annual Food Lion Speed Street kicks off today in uptown and runs through Saturday, May 26. It’s a tradition for NASCAR fans and non-fans, for Charlotteans and out-of-towners, who enjoy the event for the fun, food, and entertainment. Dozens of NASCAR drivers will make appearances and sign autographs, including Jeff Burton, Kyle Busch, Brad Keselowski, Matt Kenseth, Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, and many more. There will also be several interactive games, prize giveaways, and vendor displays, with activities beginning at noon each day. Admission to... Read more »

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05/19/12

Drake and New Edition Concert After-Parties, NoDa Street Party, Celebrity Basketball Game, and More

It’s a fun-filled day and night of parties this Saturday and Sunday, led by celebrity events, art, and fashion.

Saturday, May 19

PBR Festival
Enjoy this great weather with a full day and night of fun. Festival will feature games by Bar Athletes, including a $200 cornhole tournament (starts 6 p.m.). Drink specials abound from $2 to $4, highlighted by $3 tall Pabst Blue Ribbon and $4 vodka snow cones. And there’ll be a food truck on site. Live music by 3-Day Binge, Halden Vang, and Of Good Nature. Proceeds will benefit Paramedics for Children. 12 p.m. till late. Free admission. Small Bar at NC Music Factory, including surrounding parking lot, 900 Seaboard St., Read more »

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05/14/12

‘Best’ Party of the Year this Thursday

It’s that time again for Charlotte magazine’s annual Best of the Best a.k.a. BOB Awards. No, there won’t be a boring ceremony of awards being handed out or winners giving thank-you speeches. Instead what you’ll find this Thursday, May 17 at NC Music Factory is a party to celebrate the winners and best that Charlotte has to offer.

From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., there’ll be complimentary food from BOB Award-winning restaurants, live music by The Lenny Federal Band and Junior Astronomers, among others; contests, cocktails, and more in the courtyard of NC Music Factory (1000 NC Music Factory Blvd.). There will also be appearances by local celebrities.

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05/10/12

Get Ready for 5Church

5Church is easy to find. The name of this new restaurant signifies its location, on the corner of West Fifth and North Church streets in uptown. Recently, a tall sign was added to the exterior, and so were two white flags with the 5Church logo, one protruding over each street. While there may be white flags waving as you pass this soon-to-open restaurant, its owners have no intentions of surrendering.

5Church is being opened and ran by partners Patrick Whalen, Mills Howell, and Alejandro Torio, and Executive Chef Jamie Lynch. They each bring a different set of skills and experience to the business. Your first impression will be thanks largely to the design work of Howell, who's also a partner at Reaching... Read more »

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05/09/12

After-Work Events, Live Music, Model Competition, and More

The weather is back to feeling like spring and less like summer (too soon for the heat!), so get out and enjoy these festivities.

Thursday, May 10

Alive After Five (weekly event)
It's the largest weekly after-work party in the city. Enjoy live music this week by Rubberband on the rooftop stage and Skate Rink Jukebox on the courtyard stage. There will be plenty of drink stations, plus surrounding restaurants offering dining specials. 5-9 p.m. Free admission; VIP, $25, includes complimentary beer, wine, and food. EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., epicentrenc.com, aliveafterfives.com.

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05/03/12

May 4-6: An Insane List of Social Events and Parties this Weekend

A culmination of the first weekend of the month, Cinco de Mayo falling on a Saturday, and annual events taking place make this one of the biggest social weekends of the year in Charlotte. Here's a list of 20 events well worth your time and efforts. Stay thirsty my friends.

Friday, May 4

South End Gallery Crawl
Tour more than 20 art galleries and shops, including Charlotte Art League, Ciel Gallery, Lark and Key Gallery, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Niche, Boulevard at South End, SoBo Loft Boutique and Gifts, and many more. Also enjoy live music and refreshments. Plus, it’s Food Truck Friday, so you can purchase good eats from several of Charlotte’s best food trucks. 6-9 p.m. Free. A free... Read more »

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05/01/12

Win a Pair of Tix to See Cobra Starship this Thursday

UPDATE: Congratulations to Shannon for being the first to email me the answer! Dale Jr. appeared on MTV Cribs in 2008. Shannon's won two tickets to Whisky River's anniversary party Thursday night.

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Whisky River, the popular Dale Earnhardt Jr.-owned nightclub, is celebrating its four-year anniversary with a big bash this Thursday, May 3 featuring Cobra... Read more »

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