Note: If I learn of more events, I’ll update this post throughout the week.
Wednesday, November 12
Pop Life (weekly event)
It’s the most popular social networking event on a Wednesday night. It starts after work but runs late. Music by select DJs. Presented by Creative Loafing and The Sol Kitchen. 6 p.m. Free. Apostrophe Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St. (South End). www.thesolkitchen.com.
So You Think You Can Dance Tour
See your favorite top ten dancers from the 2008 season of the popular television show competition. 7:30 p.m. $35-$54.50. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St. www.timewarnercablearena.com.
Thursday, November 13
Gold Carpet Happy Hour
Mingle after work and enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink specials. Presented by Sigma Gamma Rho of Charlotte. 6-10 p.m. Brevard Court Sundries, 145 Brevard Ct. www.charlottesgrho.org.
Indulge Thursdays
Enjoy a relaxed evening with music and food and drink specials at Charlotte’s newest coffeehouse. Presented by JSW Media Group. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. PJ’s Coffeehouse and Lounge, 210 E. Trade St., (first floor of the Epicentre). www.jswmediagroup.com.
An Evening with Sonia Sanchez
The legendary poet and author will read excerpts from her work and provide commentary during the final event of the 2008 fall Distinguished Speakers Forum. A reception will follow the presentation. 7 p.m. Free. UNC Charlotte’s Cone Center, McKnight Hall, 9201 University City Blvd. leadership.uncc.edu/DSF.
Touch One Thursdays (weekly event)
Come and enjoy a live band and spoken word by Charlotte’s slam poets. An after-party follows. 9 p.m. $10. Wine Up, 3306 N. Davidson St. www.wine-up.com.
Friday, November 14
iChat with Alexis Herman
GenerationEngage is presenting this opportunity to join in a Q&A with the former Secretary of Labor who will answer questions you have on the current economy, employment, retirement, health care, and why America's economic future should matter to you. Refreshments will be served. 5:30-8 p.m. Free. RealEyez Bookstore, 3306 N. Davidson St. (NoDa). www.generationengage.org/state/chltt/indexnew.php.
Friday Afterwork Rendezvous (weekly event)
End your workweek on a high note at this networking event, held at a different venue each week. Enjoy live music and drink and appetizer specials. Presented by Talk of the Town. 6-9 p.m. Free. House of Jazz, 8630 University Executive Park Dr.
Scorpio Birthday Bash
The Dymetime models are celebrating their CEO Iris’s birthday and all the other Scorpios. Special invited guest Raymond Felton. 10 p.m. $10. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd. www.sunsetclubcharlotte.com.
Saturday, November 15
Carolina Renaissance Festival (final weekend)
Travel back centuries and enjoy outdoor theater, circus entertainment, an arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, and a feast fit for royalty. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $17 for adults, $6 for kids ages 5-12. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville (go to website for directions instead of using Mapquest or Google Maps). www.royalfaires.com/carolina.
Hom’s One-Year Anniversary
The three-level club that gave Charlotte’s nightlife a big adrenaline boost is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Play, Liv, and Feast will all be rocking. 9 p.m. Cost varies. Hom, 116 W. Fifth St. www.myhom.com.
Oh So Sexy
It’s a hairstylist and barber appreciation party. Hosted by Power 98’s Janine “JD” Davis, Consuella, and Artie the One Woman Party. Music DJ Tab Dbiassi. 9 p.m. $35. The Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead St. www.jzanderllc.com.
Soul Bowl Lounge
The popular bowling and social networking event is held in a dozen cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York. In addition to knocking down pins, enjoy live music, food, and card games. $25. 10 p.m. AMF Carolina Lanes, 11210 Brigman Rd., Matthews. www.soulbowllounge.com.
Sunday, November 16
Carolina Renaissance Festival (final weekend)
Travel back centuries and enjoy outdoor theater, circus entertainment, an arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, and a feast fit for royalty. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $17 for adults, $6 for kids ages 5-12. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville (go to website for directions instead of using Mapquest or Google Maps). www.royalfaires.com/carolina.
Ssshh! Sensual Seduction Sundays (weekly event)
Enjoy an infusion of open-mic poetry and jazz over candlelight. After-party and dancing follows. Presented by Pink Diamond. 9 p.m. $10. Happy Hour Bar and Lounge, 3603 S. Tryon St. www.pinkdiamondpromo.com.
Wednesday, November 12
Pop Life (weekly event)
It’s the most popular social networking event on a Wednesday night. It starts after work but runs late. Music by select DJs. Presented by Creative Loafing and The Sol Kitchen. 6 p.m. Free. Apostrophe Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St. (South End). www.thesolkitchen.com.
So You Think You Can Dance Tour
See your favorite top ten dancers from the 2008 season of the popular television show competition. 7:30 p.m. $35-$54.50. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St. www.timewarnercablearena.com.
Thursday, November 13
Gold Carpet Happy Hour
Mingle after work and enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink specials. Presented by Sigma Gamma Rho of Charlotte. 6-10 p.m. Brevard Court Sundries, 145 Brevard Ct. www.charlottesgrho.org.
Indulge Thursdays
Enjoy a relaxed evening with music and food and drink specials at Charlotte’s newest coffeehouse. Presented by JSW Media Group. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. PJ’s Coffeehouse and Lounge, 210 E. Trade St., (first floor of the Epicentre). www.jswmediagroup.com.
An Evening with Sonia Sanchez
The legendary poet and author will read excerpts from her work and provide commentary during the final event of the 2008 fall Distinguished Speakers Forum. A reception will follow the presentation. 7 p.m. Free. UNC Charlotte’s Cone Center, McKnight Hall, 9201 University City Blvd. leadership.uncc.edu/DSF.
Touch One Thursdays (weekly event)
Come and enjoy a live band and spoken word by Charlotte’s slam poets. An after-party follows. 9 p.m. $10. Wine Up, 3306 N. Davidson St. www.wine-up.com.
Friday, November 14
iChat with Alexis Herman
GenerationEngage is presenting this opportunity to join in a Q&A with the former Secretary of Labor who will answer questions you have on the current economy, employment, retirement, health care, and why America's economic future should matter to you. Refreshments will be served. 5:30-8 p.m. Free. RealEyez Bookstore, 3306 N. Davidson St. (NoDa). www.generationengage.org/state/chltt/indexnew.php.
Friday Afterwork Rendezvous (weekly event)
End your workweek on a high note at this networking event, held at a different venue each week. Enjoy live music and drink and appetizer specials. Presented by Talk of the Town. 6-9 p.m. Free. House of Jazz, 8630 University Executive Park Dr.
Scorpio Birthday Bash
The Dymetime models are celebrating their CEO Iris’s birthday and all the other Scorpios. Special invited guest Raymond Felton. 10 p.m. $10. The Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd. www.sunsetclubcharlotte.com.
Saturday, November 15
Carolina Renaissance Festival (final weekend)
Travel back centuries and enjoy outdoor theater, circus entertainment, an arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, and a feast fit for royalty. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $17 for adults, $6 for kids ages 5-12. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville (go to website for directions instead of using Mapquest or Google Maps). www.royalfaires.com/carolina.
Hom’s One-Year Anniversary
The three-level club that gave Charlotte’s nightlife a big adrenaline boost is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Play, Liv, and Feast will all be rocking. 9 p.m. Cost varies. Hom, 116 W. Fifth St. www.myhom.com.
Oh So Sexy
It’s a hairstylist and barber appreciation party. Hosted by Power 98’s Janine “JD” Davis, Consuella, and Artie the One Woman Party. Music DJ Tab Dbiassi. 9 p.m. $35. The Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead St. www.jzanderllc.com.
Soul Bowl Lounge
The popular bowling and social networking event is held in a dozen cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York. In addition to knocking down pins, enjoy live music, food, and card games. $25. 10 p.m. AMF Carolina Lanes, 11210 Brigman Rd., Matthews. www.soulbowllounge.com.
Sunday, November 16
Carolina Renaissance Festival (final weekend)
Travel back centuries and enjoy outdoor theater, circus entertainment, an arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, and a feast fit for royalty. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $17 for adults, $6 for kids ages 5-12. 16445 Poplar Tent Rd., Huntersville (go to website for directions instead of using Mapquest or Google Maps). www.royalfaires.com/carolina.
Ssshh! Sensual Seduction Sundays (weekly event)
Enjoy an infusion of open-mic poetry and jazz over candlelight. After-party and dancing follows. Presented by Pink Diamond. 9 p.m. $10. Happy Hour Bar and Lounge, 3603 S. Tryon St. www.pinkdiamondpromo.com.
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