Note: If I learn of more events, I’ll update this post throughout the week.
Tuesday, September 2
Touch One Tuesdays
See Charlotte’s gifted poets perform—and you have the courage, join them onstage—during this open mic event. Presented by Touch One Productions. Hosted by Filmore and music by DJ Flemingo. 9 p.m. $10. Wine-Up. 3306 N. Davidson St. (NoDa). www.wine-up.com.
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.
Wednesday, September 3
Wine Day Wednesdays
Stop by the Village at SouthPark and enjoy some new wines while listening to music. A portion of proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. 5 p.m. Free. Corner of Sharon Road and Morrison Boulevard. www.elevatecharlotte.com.
Thursday, September 4
Yiasou Greek Festival
This four-day festival (Sept. 4-7) is all about the food. Let's just be honest. But in between stuffing your face you can also enjoy authentic Greek music and cultural exhibits. Visit website for times. $2. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd. www.yiasoufestival.org.
Alive After Five Oyster Roast
This week’s installment of the popular weekly series is the annual Oyster Roast. Mimosa Grill will be serving fresh oysters and low country peel-and-eat shrimp. 5 p.m. Free, plus cash bar. Wachovia Plaza, corners of Tryon St. and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.charlottealiveafterfive.com.
Epicentre at Five (weekly event)
Epicentre is the new hot spot, 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.
Nelly Myspace Concert
The St. Lunatic is performing a free concert if you’re one of the lucky few to get a ticket. Or watch it live on Myspace. A limited number of tickets will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis at the venue starting at 9 p.m. Doors open 8 p.m. Free. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. www.neighborhoodtheatre.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, September 5
Yiasou Greek Festival
This four-day festival (Sept. 4-7) is all about the food. Let's just be honest. But in between stuffing your face you can also enjoy authentic Greek music and cultural exhibits. Visit website for times. $2. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd. www.yiasoufestival.org.
Friday Afterwork Rendezvous
End your work week on a high note at this networking event. Enjoy live jazz and drink specials. Presented by Talk of the Town. 6-9 p.m. Free. House of Jazz, 8630 University Executive Park Dr.
NoDa Gallery Crawl
Visit art galleries and shops, watch street performers, and duck in and out of bars for drinks and live music during the popular crawl in Charlotte’s art district. 6-9:30 p.m. Free. Area around corner of N. Davidson and E. 36th streets. www.noda.org.
South End Gallery Crawl
Tour eight art galleries throughout historic South End and let the trolley bus take you around during this monthly gallery crawl. 6-9 p.m. Free. Trolley departs from Charlotte Art League every 15 minutes, starting at 5:30. Charlotte Art League, 1517 Camden Road. www.historicsouthend.com.
Black Ski Networking Event
The Charlotte Breezers, a black ski club, hold their monthly event each first Friday. 7 p.m. Free. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2020 Sugar Creek Road. www.charlottebreezers.com.
First Fridays
This month’s event is titled “Addiction” and signifies the end of summer. 10 p.m. Ladies free before 10:30. Cost varies. Jillian’s, 200 E. Bland St. www.1stfridayscharlotte.com.
Saturday, September 6
Yiasou Greek Festival
This four-day festival (Sept. 4-7) is all about the food. Let's just be honest. But in between stuffing your face you can also enjoy authentic Greek music and cultural exhibits. Visit website for times. $2. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd. www.yiasoufestival.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.
2008 Charlotte Literary Festival
This annual event promotes youth and adult literacy by presenting local, regional, and national authors from various genres. This year the festival will have seven speakers, six best-selling authors, two bands, an Author's Lane with local and self-published authors, and more than 40 vendors. Featured authors and speakers include Terry Brooks, Susan L. Taylor, Susan Jeffers, Stephanie Mills, Karrine Stephans, Mike Minter, Omar Tyree, and more. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $10. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St. www.charlotteliteraryfestival.com.
Sunday, September 7
Yiasou Greek Festival
This four-day festival (Sept. 4-7) is all about the food. Let's just be honest. But in between stuffing your face you can also enjoy authentic Greek music and cultural exhibits. Visit website for times. $2. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd. www.yiasoufestival.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.
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.
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