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• Charlotte Wine + Food Week Presented by Truist | Wednesday, April 17-Sunday, April 21 | Various locations, Charlotte | $150-$500 | Cheers to a mouthwatering dinner + top wine selection while donating to a good cause.
• Whiskey Tasting: Virginia Highlands Whisky | Wednesday, April 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Elizabeth Parlour Room at Hooligans FC, 1523 Elizabeth Ave. #120, Charlotte | $35 | Sample imported and American whisky finished in different casks.
• The 502s - Great American Road Trip with Special Guest Daniel Nunnelee | Wednesday, April 17 | 7 p.m. | The Fillmore, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte | $25 | Even for “Just a Little While,” enjoy a night of great music seeing the Indie folk band perform live.

• Forest Bathing | Thursday, April 18 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont | $65-$80 | Immerse yourself in nature and relax from the stress of everyday life.
• North End Farmers Market | Thursday, April 18 | 4-8 p.m. | Keswick, 1801 N. Graham St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Shop local vendors in the first farmers market of the season in Camp North End.
• JJ Grey & Mofro at the AMP Ballantyne | Thursday, April 18 | 7 p.m. | The Amp Ballantyne, 11115 Upper Ave., Charlotte | $49.50-$59.50 | Enjoy “Every Minute” of this live performance under the stars.

• Tuck Fest | Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21 | 7 a.m.-7 p.m. | U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte | $12 | Race or watch the competitions in this three-day, annual event celebrating the outdoors.
• An Evening With Phil Rosenthal Of “Somebody Feed Phil” | Friday, April 19 | 7 p.m. | Knight Theatre, 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | $27-$224 | Rosenthal will discuss his travels, food, and his new book + expect a special guest.
• Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night | Friday, April 19 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | The Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St., Charlotte | $11-$14 | Watch artists paint + let the rhythms move you while learning from a Latin dance company.

Opening day details

Cause for celebration

• Charlotte City Council approved the development of a new middle school and housing in south Charlotte. The new development will be on 125 acres of farmland on Tom Short Road. (WCNC)

• Wegmans is coming to Charlotte. The supermarket will be in east Ballantyne, less than a half mile from The Bowl at Ballantyne. It’s expected to open in 2026.

• Construction is going on now for a new City Hall in Huntersville. The $30 million project is years in the making. The building will be four stories and 50,000 sqft. It’s expected to be completed in November 2025. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• Bojangles is flying to the West Coast. The Charlotte-based chain will open 30 locations across Los Angeles over six years. The fried chicken staple opened in Charlotte in 1977. (WCNC)

• Dink up. A new pickelball court is coming to Camp North End. Tipsy Pickle will have indoor and outdoor courts, food, drinks, and more. It’s exact opening date is TBA but will be this summer.

• A mining permit has been approved for Piedmont Lithium. Leaders say the project would make Gaston County the US leader in the electric vehicle supply chain. The company will undergo a rezoning process + acquire air quality and wastewater permits. (WSOC)

• Round of applause. UNC Charlotte landed on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Graduate Schools for 2024, snagging 19 top-100 rankings. The university received accolades for its part-time MBA program + College of Health and Human Services’ social work program. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• Lake communities in the Charlotte metro were recognized among the best places to retire. Westport, a small, unincorporated area along Lake Norman, was atop the list — recognized for its public schools, promise for families, + health and fitness. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• Lt. Dan is coming to Charlotte. Actor Gary Sinise will be performing in the Queen City during North Carolina’s fourth annual Wounded Heroes Day. The concert will be Sunday, April 21, at The Revelry in Camp North End. Tickets are on sale now.

• The Canes will face off against the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Get the biggest stories on the Carolina Hurricanes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• Summer camp season is nearly here. Register for Charlotte Country Day School’s 150+ summer camp options, tailored for children ages 3–18 and blending immersive learning + play for a summer-worthy, fun-filled adventure. New in 2024: Camps will take place at the school’s Weddington Farm. Camps run June 3-July 19.*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

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