Meet Cam Newton, Pete Wentz DJing, Festivals, and More May 31-June 2
Well, it’s another month in the books. Time’s flying—are you having fun? If not, check out one of these weekend events below.
Friday, May 31
Mojitos & Stilettos
Enjoy ladies night at the upstairs lounge, and sip on $6 mojitos and $3 Corona. One lucky lady will win a free pair of heels by TaylorSays. 5-10 p.m. Free with registration at mojitosstilettosmay31.eventbrite.com. Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 139 S. Tryon St., chimasteakhouse.com.
Concerts in the Round
The spring run of this SouthPark after-work party series concludes for the year tonight. Order food and drinks from the surrounding restaurants and bars, while enjoying live music by Black & Blue Experience. 7-11 p.m. Free. Piedmont Town Center, 4725 Piedmont Row Dr., aliveafterfives.com.
Wine-Down Fridays
Transition into weekend mode over half-price bottles of wine. Music by DJ Little Betty. 8 p.m.-midnight. Free. Lobby Bar at The Westin Hotel, 601 S. College St., westincharlottehotel.com/events.
Saturday, June 1
Kiss Anchor Island 2013 (weekly event)
This Lake Norman party series returned last weekend and runs each Saturday until Labor Day. Cruise on the yacht with Kiss 95.1 FM personalities while enjoying music, cocktails, and fun in the sun. 8:30-9 a.m. cruise registration and yacht shuttle pick up at Fox & Hound Huntersville, 8711 Lindholm Dr.; shuttles to yacht will start at 9:15 a.m. Cruise departs from Morningstar Marinas at Kings Point at 10 a.m. and returns at 2 p.m. $10. kissanchorisland.com.
EpiCentre Charlotte Beer Festival
The Uptown entertainment complex is holding its first-ever beer festival, featuring more than 75 craft and specialty beers, local artists, live music by Early Ray Band, and more. Ticket purchase includes drinking wristband, a commemorative glass, and unlimited samples. 2-7 p.m. $20. Pavilion at EpiCentre, 210 E. Trade St., pavilionatepicentre.com, charlottebeerfestival.eventbrite.com.
Meet Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers star quarterback wants to meet fans of his new fashion collection, MADE Cam Newton. Make a purchase and 5 percent of the proceeds will go to the Cam Newton Foundation to enhance the lives of youth in Charlotte and Atlanta. Plus, you can register to win a $300 MADE Cam Newton wardrobe. 2-4 p.m. Belk, at SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd., belk.com, facebook.com/events/380150238769961.
What the Truck – 80s-Style Food and Music Festival
This festival will feature a concert with Trial By Fire Tribute to Journey and Sunset Strip: The Ultimate 80s Hair Metal Tribute (performing inside on the main stage). There will also be several food trucks on site, including Root Down, Wingzaa, The Homegrown Crepe, King of Pops , Turkey And…, Gourmet Goombahs, and The Plated Palette. Presented by 102.9 The Lake. 6 p.m. Free tickets available at whatthetruck.eventbrite.com. Amos' Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St., amossouthend.com, 1029thelake.com.
Live DJ Set by Pete Wentz
The Fall Out Boy frontman is coming to show off his DJ skills; also featuring an opening set by DJ Scene, along with DJ JD in the Ivory Lounge. 10 p.m. General admission $10; VIP tables available. Label, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., labelcharlotte.com.
Sunday, June 2
NC-SC Swap Meet and Bar Athletes Game Day
Bring out your cars, car parts and accessories, and buy/sell/trade with other car enthusiasts. Meanwhile, Bar Athletes will host a corn hole tournament and beer pong beginning at 4 p.m. A food and drink special gets you a 14-inch pizza and six domestic beers for $20. 3 p.m.-until. Free. Carmella's Pizza & Grill, 8124 S. Tryon St., facebook.com/ncsccm, barathletes.com.
Sunday Funday (weekly event)
Enjoy the warm weather out at the tiki bar, with live music by Scott and Woody. Drink specials include $2 Keystone Draft, $3 mimosa, and $5 Bloody Mary. 4 p.m. Free. The Rusty Rudder, 20210 Henderson Rd., Cornelius, therustyrudder.net.
Verify dates, times, prices, and other info at the web addresses listed for each event.
Be sure to bookmark www.charlottemagazine.com/Blogs/Dusk-Till-Dawn to stay plugged into Charlotte nightlife. Follow me on Twitter @HollidayInk; email me at jarvish@grownpeopletalking.com.
