Earth Day Eve Cleanup | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center + Enderly Park | Free | Join a team looking to clean litter from the grounds, streets, and streams of West Charlotte.
Sushi Workshop | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Panzu Brewery, Mint Hill | $71+ | Discover authentic techniques and craft your own delicious rolls in a fun, interactive class.
Tuesday, April 22
Earth Day Hike | 2-3 p.m. | Reedy Creek Nature Center | Free | Explore the trails at Reedy Creek Park during this leisurely hike with Park and Recreation staff.
The 129th Boston Marathon will take off on Monday, April 21, but you don’t need to go to Massachusetts to lace up your running shoes. You can join one of Charlotte’s upcoming races to find movement that’s more your speed.
Number
$150,000. That’s the deposit required to make like Katy Perry and shoot across the sky on Blue Origin’s next launch into space. Take it a bit easier on your wallet — but not your adrenaline — with one of these local activities for daredevils.
History
The first-ever identified footprints of the ankylosaurid ankylosaur — a dino that lived ~100 million years ago — were recently confirmed and reported, revealing that two different types of ankylosauruses coexisted.Learn more about dinosaurs locally at The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium. (Discover Magazine)
Sports
Mascots are having a moment. According to a Digiday report, more and more companies are using mascots to stand out. That’s not news to us — the Charlotte Knight’s Homer always has a place in our hearts.
Listen
Could Zion Williamson be traded to the Hornets? Go beyond the court for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
State of Confusion’s deviled eggs dish comes with four different flavors that incorporate ingredients like avocado, bacon, and lime. | Photo provided by @confusioncharlotte
Did you know April is National Brunch Month?
Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We’ve compiled a whole bunch of brunch options, along with menu recs and pro tips. Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas.
Mazi | Saturday + Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Book your reservation at South End’s new ritzy hub before ordering baklava souffle pancakes, Turkish eggs, and chicken and waffles.
Le Peep | Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. + Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Start your morning on a cozy note with favorites like Benedicts, breakfast burritos, and pancake sandwiches.
Famous Toastery | Everyday 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Take advantage of the spring-inspired menu + cocktail list for breakfast, brunch, and lunch in South Charlotte, Uptown, and University City.
Beyond Amazing Donuts | Wednesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Your sweet tooth will thank you for ordering donut flavors like chocolate-caramel cookie or raspberry sprinkle.
Speaking of hiking, I recently went on a trip with my buddies to Stone Mountain State Park in Roaring Gap, North Carolina. You’ll certainly get a nice leg-day workout. I’m planning my next trip to see elk out at Cataloochee in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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