Note: If I learn of more events, I’ll update this post throughout the week.
Tuesday, August 26
Tone X and Friends (weekly event)
Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy, live skits, improv, and music, along with a performance by the Hunnie Dipz Dancers. 8 p.m. $15. Skandalos, 5317 E. Independence Blvd. 704-890-0771.
Thursday, August 28
Alive After Five (weekly event)
This Charlotte staple is in its eighth year. From spring to fall you’ll find Charlotte’s professionals coming to this outdoor after-work party each Thursday. 5-9 p.m. Free. Wachovia Plaza, corners of Tryon St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.charlottealiveafterfive.com.
Epicentre at Five (weekly event)
Epicentre is the new hotspot, with its new bars and clubs (Whisky River, Suite, Howl at the Moon, BlackFinn, and more to come). And now there’s an outdoor after-work party to compete with Alive After Five. 5 p.m. Free. Pavilion at Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St. www.epicentreat5.com.
Unwind - Happy Hour
Come mingle at one of uptown’s newest restaurant/bars. And bring some school supplies, as they will be collected for charity. Presented by Pinkies Up Productions. 6-9 p.m. PRESS Wine and Food, 333 West Trade St. www.pinkiesupproductions.com.
$3 Thursdays
Mingle and do a little light partying while enjoying $3 drink specials. 9 p.m. Everyone free before 10:30, ladies $3 after, men more. Prevue, 2909 N. Davidson St.
Friday, August 29
Matthews Alive
This annual four-day festival (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) is one of the largest in the area. Enjoy good food, live music, vendors, a Labor Day parade, and more. Visit website for schedule. Downtown Matthews, 120 S. Trade Street. www.matthewsalive.org.
Friday Afterwork Rendezvous
End your work week on a high note at this networking event. Enjoy live jazz, buy one get one free appetizers, and drink specials. Presented by Talk of the Town. 6-9 p.m. Free. LaVecchia’s Restaurant, 225 E. 6th St. www.talkofthetownent.com.
Danity Kane
See the ladies of Making the Band perform live. 9 p.m. Ladies free before 10 p.m. Cost varies. NV Nightclub & Lounge, 20924 Torrence Chapel Road. www.nvlounge.net.
Salara Bistro Lounge
If you’re looking for something to do in Ballantyne, here it is. Experience an eclectic blend of music by DJ Hevi. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Salara Bistro, 14825 John J. Delaney Dr. www.salarabistro.com.
The Price of Fame
It’s a trendy event being held in an even trendier art gallery in NoDa. Enjoy hip-hop and R&B while viewing great art. Dress to impress. 10 p.m. Free. Hart Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36th St. www.hartwitzengallery.com.
NFL Celebrity V.I.P. Kickoff Party
Carolina Panthers scheduled to be in attendance include Steve Smith, Julius Peppers, and Brandon Jamison. 10 p.m. Cost varies, visit website for advance tickets. Prevue, 2909 N. Davidson St. www.talkofnc.com.
Saturday, August 30
Matthews Alive
This annual four-day festival (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) is one of the largest in the area. Enjoy good food, live music, vendors, a Labor Day parade, and more. Visit website for schedule. Downtown Matthews, 120 S. Trade Street. www.matthewsalive.org.
International Art Market (weekly event)
Experience art, music, and food from around the world. 4-10 p.m. Free. Area 15, corner of 15th and N. Davidson streets, NoDa. www.areafifteen.com.
One Year Anniversary
Help Rustic Martini celebrate its first anniversary. A large tent is being erected outside to make the party bigger. 9 p.m. $10 and up. Rustic Martini, 616 N. Tryon St.
Sunday, August 31
Matthews Alive
This annual four-day festival (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) is one of the largest in the area. Enjoy good food, live music, vendors, a Labor Day parade, and more. Visit website for schedule. Downtown Matthews, 120 S. Trade Street. www.matthewsalive.org.
The Sunday Night Jazz Suite (weekly event)
Local, regional, and national jazz artists perform in an intimate setting. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a wine tasting reception. 6:30 p.m. $15. Madison’s, 115 E. 5th. St.GPT says: This could be a great Sunday night date.
Cheap Is Chic II
Celebrate the end of summer without overpaying at the door. Presented by the Sol Kitchen. 9 p.m. $10. Play@Hom, 116 W. 5th St. www.thesolkitchen.com.
Ssshh! Sensual Seduction Sundays (weekly event)
Enjoy an infusion of open-mic poetry and jazz over candle light. After-party and dancing follows. Presented by Pink Diamond. 9 p.m. $5 before 10 p.m. if you RSVP. Happy Hour Bar and Lounge, 3603 S. Tryon St. www.pinkdiamondpromo.com.
Ladies Night Hosted by Boris Kodjoe
Hey ladies, it’s your chance to see one of your favorite actors. 10 p.m. Cost varies. NV Nightclub & Lounge, 20924 Torrence Chapel Road. www.nvlounge.net.
Tuesday, August 26
Tone X and Friends (weekly event)
Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy, live skits, improv, and music, along with a performance by the Hunnie Dipz Dancers. 8 p.m. $15. Skandalos, 5317 E. Independence Blvd. 704-890-0771.
Thursday, August 28
Alive After Five (weekly event)
This Charlotte staple is in its eighth year. From spring to fall you’ll find Charlotte’s professionals coming to this outdoor after-work party each Thursday. 5-9 p.m. Free. Wachovia Plaza, corners of Tryon St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.charlottealiveafterfive.com.
Epicentre at Five (weekly event)
Epicentre is the new hotspot, with its new bars and clubs (Whisky River, Suite, Howl at the Moon, BlackFinn, and more to come). And now there’s an outdoor after-work party to compete with Alive After Five. 5 p.m. Free. Pavilion at Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St. www.epicentreat5.com.
Unwind - Happy Hour
Come mingle at one of uptown’s newest restaurant/bars. And bring some school supplies, as they will be collected for charity. Presented by Pinkies Up Productions. 6-9 p.m. PRESS Wine and Food, 333 West Trade St. www.pinkiesupproductions.com.
$3 Thursdays
Mingle and do a little light partying while enjoying $3 drink specials. 9 p.m. Everyone free before 10:30, ladies $3 after, men more. Prevue, 2909 N. Davidson St.
Friday, August 29
Matthews Alive
This annual four-day festival (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) is one of the largest in the area. Enjoy good food, live music, vendors, a Labor Day parade, and more. Visit website for schedule. Downtown Matthews, 120 S. Trade Street. www.matthewsalive.org.
Friday Afterwork Rendezvous
End your work week on a high note at this networking event. Enjoy live jazz, buy one get one free appetizers, and drink specials. Presented by Talk of the Town. 6-9 p.m. Free. LaVecchia’s Restaurant, 225 E. 6th St. www.talkofthetownent.com.
Danity Kane
See the ladies of Making the Band perform live. 9 p.m. Ladies free before 10 p.m. Cost varies. NV Nightclub & Lounge, 20924 Torrence Chapel Road. www.nvlounge.net.
Salara Bistro Lounge
If you’re looking for something to do in Ballantyne, here it is. Experience an eclectic blend of music by DJ Hevi. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Salara Bistro, 14825 John J. Delaney Dr. www.salarabistro.com.
The Price of Fame
It’s a trendy event being held in an even trendier art gallery in NoDa. Enjoy hip-hop and R&B while viewing great art. Dress to impress. 10 p.m. Free. Hart Witzen Gallery, 136 E. 36th St. www.hartwitzengallery.com.
NFL Celebrity V.I.P. Kickoff Party
Carolina Panthers scheduled to be in attendance include Steve Smith, Julius Peppers, and Brandon Jamison. 10 p.m. Cost varies, visit website for advance tickets. Prevue, 2909 N. Davidson St. www.talkofnc.com.
Saturday, August 30
Matthews Alive
This annual four-day festival (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) is one of the largest in the area. Enjoy good food, live music, vendors, a Labor Day parade, and more. Visit website for schedule. Downtown Matthews, 120 S. Trade Street. www.matthewsalive.org.
International Art Market (weekly event)
Experience art, music, and food from around the world. 4-10 p.m. Free. Area 15, corner of 15th and N. Davidson streets, NoDa. www.areafifteen.com.
One Year Anniversary
Help Rustic Martini celebrate its first anniversary. A large tent is being erected outside to make the party bigger. 9 p.m. $10 and up. Rustic Martini, 616 N. Tryon St.
Sunday, August 31
Matthews Alive
This annual four-day festival (Aug. 29-Sept. 1) is one of the largest in the area. Enjoy good food, live music, vendors, a Labor Day parade, and more. Visit website for schedule. Downtown Matthews, 120 S. Trade Street. www.matthewsalive.org.
The Sunday Night Jazz Suite (weekly event)
Local, regional, and national jazz artists perform in an intimate setting. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a wine tasting reception. 6:30 p.m. $15. Madison’s, 115 E. 5th. St.GPT says: This could be a great Sunday night date.
Cheap Is Chic II
Celebrate the end of summer without overpaying at the door. Presented by the Sol Kitchen. 9 p.m. $10. Play@Hom, 116 W. 5th St. www.thesolkitchen.com.
Ssshh! Sensual Seduction Sundays (weekly event)
Enjoy an infusion of open-mic poetry and jazz over candle light. After-party and dancing follows. Presented by Pink Diamond. 9 p.m. $5 before 10 p.m. if you RSVP. Happy Hour Bar and Lounge, 3603 S. Tryon St. www.pinkdiamondpromo.com.
Ladies Night Hosted by Boris Kodjoe
Hey ladies, it’s your chance to see one of your favorite actors. 10 p.m. Cost varies. NV Nightclub & Lounge, 20924 Torrence Chapel Road. www.nvlounge.net.
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