16 Experiences to Try in Charlotte in February
Learn something new this month
Ever think about how much you don’t know? As we ease further into 2024, consider challenging yourself to learn something: how to identify birds, brew beer, eat raw oysters, remodel your kitchen, mend broken ceramics with gold. Get out and discover new places, people, topics, and viewpoints—maybe even uncover a new talent or passion. Most important, broaden your experiences and perspectives to become a better parent, ally, neighbor, or inhabitant of this spinning blue marble we all share.
Southern Oyster, Wine, & Beer Festival
Saturday, Feb. 3
Noon-6 p.m. Ballantyne’s Backyard
Try 10 varieties of oysters—raw, steamed, and roasted—and wash them down with local beers, wines, and spirits.
Tickets start at $49
The Carolina BrewMasters Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 6
6:30 p.m. Blue Blaze Brewing
Homebrewers gather for an educational presentation and to sample each other’s experiments. No experience necessary. (Ed. note: Beginning in March, the Carolina BrewMasters will meet on the first Wednesday of every month at Brewers at 4001 Yancey.) Free
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Feb. 9-10
8 p.m. Belk Theater
“The world’s first Black classical ballet company” brings performances to Charlotte. The Gantt hosts public dance classes the same weekend. Tickets start at $30
Backyard Birds Workshop
Saturday, Feb. 10
8:30-10:30 a.m. Wing Haven Gardens
Learn how to identify the “lil birbs” flitting around our city with a presentation and guided bird walk. Tickets start at $20.
Carolina Audio Engineer Summit
Saturday, Feb. 10
1-6 p.m. Maximus Music Records, Pineville
Learn how skilled audio engineering enhances music, receive feedback and advice from experts, and meet other people who care about sound. All are welcome. Tickets start at $35
Charlotte Fiction & Ghostwriters Group
Saturday, Feb. 10
1:30-3 p.m. Independence Regional Library
Local writer Clayton Brown leads this workshop on fiction and ghostwriting. All writing levels welcome. Free
Kintsugi Experience: Mending Broken Hearts with Eva Crawford
Saturday, Feb. 10
2-4:30 p.m. McColl Center
Artist Eva Crawford teaches a version of the ancient Japanese technique of mending broken ceramics with gold. No experience necessary. Tickets: $65
PFLAG Peer Support Group
Monday, Feb. 12
6:30-8 p.m. Hygge Coworking on Louise Avenue
A safe space for LGBTQ individuals, family, and allies to ask questions and find support. Free
National African American Read-In Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 17
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sugar Creek Charter School
Part of a national effort to encourage reading works by Black authors, this family-friendly event will feature performances, activities, food trucks, workshops, a book sale, and more. Free
Parent Talks with Bea Moise
Saturday, Feb. 17
12:30-3 p.m. Next Level Church and Preschool, Stallings
The board-certified cognitive specialist, parenting coach, and author of Our Neurodivergent Journey is the keynote speaker at this meetup for parents and caregivers. Tickets: $50
Embracing the Pharmacy in Your Kitchen
Thursday, Feb. 22
10-11:30 a.m. Wing Haven Gardens
Former pharmacist Cheryl Hoover teaches folks how to improve their health with what’s already in their kitchens.
Tickets: $25
The Big Read: Homegoing
Friday, Feb. 23
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Gantt Center
Part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read program, this party kicks off a Charlotte community read of Homegoing by Ghanaian-American novelist Yaa Gyasi. The Gantt will distribute the novel and host performances by the Washington, D.C.-based KanKouran West African Dance Company. Free
Charlotte Home + Remodeling Show
Feb. 23-25
The Park Expo and Conference Center
Attend instructional presentations from home professionals, check out displays for inspiration, and shop the home products and services marketplace. Tickets: $10
Queer History South 2024
Feb. 23-25
Dubois Center, UNC Charlotte City Center
A conference for people who want to learn, preserve, and promote LGBTQ history in the South. Tickets start at $60
The Art of Seating: 200 Years of American Design
Through Feb. 25
Mint Museum Uptown
An exhibition of the craftsmanship and ingenuity of American seating furniture through the ages.
Museum admission: $15
Hive @ 35
Through May 18
Charlotte Museum of History
You’ll leave this interactive exhibition with an impressive amount of Charlotte Hornets knowledge.
Museum admission: $10
