Charlotte

• WINGS - Spring 2024 Exhibit | Friday, March 29 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont | Free with admission | Let your mind take flight while learning about all types of winged creatures that call our world home.
• Live Music at the Gateway Canteen | Friday, March 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Gateway Canteen at Lake Haigler Entrance, 2573 Lake Haigler Dr., Fort Mill | $6-$12 | Unwind with live music and delicious food at Anne Springs Close Greenway.
• Get Lit | Friday, March 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Great Wagon Road Distilling Company, 610 Anderson St., Charlotte | $55 | Enjoy cocktails while creating custom-scented candles + a pizza buffet.

• South End Farmer’s Market | Saturday, March 30 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | South End Farmers Market at Atherton, 2140 South Blvd., Charlotte | Free | Support local by buying your favorite fresh vegetables while exploring the market at Atherton Mill.
• South End Wine and Hops Fest | Saturday, March 30 | 1-6 p.m. | Lenny Boy Brewing Co., 3000 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | $35-$45 | The award-winning festival returns for its 10th year, promising good vibes + samples of 75 wines, ciders, and craft beer.
• Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati | Saturday, March 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium, 800 S. Mint St., Charlotte | $1-$197+ | Grab your jersey and cheer for Charlotte FC in this battle of the Queen Cities.

• Brunch with the Easter Bunny | Sunday, March 31 | 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | The Asbury, 235 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $25-$35 | Make reservations to savor Southern breakfast staples like Chicken and Waffles or Crab Benedict as the Easter bunny makes his rounds.
• Plaza Midwood Brewery Easter Egg Hunt | Sunday, March 31 | 12-8 p.m. | Pilot Brewing, 1331 Central Ave., Ste. 104, Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Brewery-themed prizes await egg hunters, thanks to the teamwork of Pilot Brewing, Legion, and Southern Strain.

• Charlotte Fair | Monday, April 1 | 1-10 p.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway, 6558 Bruton Smith Blvd., Concord | $0-$12 | Enjoy the final day of attractions during the annual Charlotte Fair.
• Golden Girls | Monday, April 1 | Times vary | Belk Theatre, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | $38.50 | Leaving Miami for one more adventure, the sassy ladies are sure to leave you laughing in this original show for people 18+.

• Tega Cay and Fort Mill are the top two places to live in South Carolina. According to Niche.com’s annual “Best Places to Live” rankings, the cities received high marks in education and being good for raising families, as most neighbors are friendly and the cities continue to grow. (WSOC)

• Now hiring. Charlotte Fire is looking to add more than 100 firefighters to the department. Recruits receive benefits on the first day of recruit school, which lasts approximately six months. The application is open until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. (Queen City News)

• The dog days are here. The Whitewater Center is opening a 70-acre dog park on Saturday, March 30. The area features a pebble beach, dock, dog wash station, access to a 1.5-mile trail, and a new spot for food, treats, and beer.

• Sun’s Kitchen is welcoming diners at its brick-and-morter location in South End. The restaurant features traditional, homestyle Chinese food like dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, and braised beef soup. The restaurant is designed to capture the atmosphere of a Southern Chinese garden. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• The Spring Artisan Market is going on Saturday, March 30, at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill. There will be 70 local vendors selling food, hats, home decor, and more. Visitors can also celebrate the grand opening of the Schroering Forest Playground, enjoy music, and a photo booth. (WBTV)

• Vote now. Carowinds’ Fury 325 is nominated for Best Roller Coaster in the USA Today “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.” Voting runs through Monday, April 22. Fury reaches speeds of up to 95 mph and takes riders 325 feet into the air.

• 907 million. That’s how many minutes people spent watching season 6 of “Love is Blind.” Nielsen says 75% of the reality show’s viewers were female. This season was filmed in Charlotte, and we talked to several local businesses that were featured. (Deadline)

• Some of the critical minerals used to make computer chips are found in Spruce Pine, two hours north of Charlotte. Ultra-high purity quartz is a key component in powering artificial intelligence. Spruce Pine is the only mine where the quartz can be found. (WCNC)

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• e/motion | First Ward Park | Ride the wave on this see-saw, imagining you’re surrounded by the ocean while rocking with the water.
• Sonic Runway | Levine Center of the Arts | Stroll through this light-art installation that converts sound to light.
• Optik | WFAE | Manipulate 10 interactive gyroscopes to alter your view of light and imagery.

• Easter Eggs on Parade | The Green, 425 S. Tryon St. | 13 eggs line The Green, each created by a different artist with a unique story to share.
• Pianodrome | Grace AME Zion Church, 219 S. Brevard St. | Be surrounded by the music in the country’s first amphitheater built entirely from recycled pianos.