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Date night ideas in Charlotte

Plans for two in Charlotte this week: shows, music, dancing and things to do before or after dinner.

TodayFriday, November 6

2 events
Fri6Nov
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Today · 11 AM · Arts

Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber

More than 100 Judith Leiber handbags, including her jeweled minaudières, on view at Mint Museum Randolph through July 3, 2027.

Mint Museum Randolph · Myers ParkPrice not listed

TomorrowSaturday, November 7

6 events
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 11 AM · Arts

Salsa Saturdays Beginner Drop-In

Rumbao Latin Dance teaches a one-hour beginner salsa drop-in class every Saturday at 11 am at Viva Collective Studios.

Viva Collective Studios · North Tryon$15
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 11 AM · Arts

Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber

More than 100 Judith Leiber handbags, including her jeweled minaudières, on view at Mint Museum Randolph through July 3, 2027.

Mint Museum Randolph · Myers ParkPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 7:30 PM · Music

Little Big Town: For The Art Of It Tour

Country vocal group Little Big Town plays Ovens Auditorium on Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:30 PM.

Ovens Auditorium · East Independence BlvdPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 7:30 PM · Arts

Clue: Murder on the Menu

An immersive Clue murder-mystery dinner show at Blumenthal's Stage 2 at Blume Studios, running through Dec 6 with evening and weekend matinee seatings.

Stage 2 at Blume Studios · Blume StudiosFrom $114.59, dinner included
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 7:30 PM · Arts

Frankenstein

Theatre Charlotte stages Nick Dear's Frankenstein at its Queens Road theater in Myers Park through Nov 15.

Theatre Charlotte · Myers Park$24-$40
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 8 PM · Arts

Charlotte Symphony: Joshua Bell Plays Bruch

Violinist Joshua Bell plays Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Charlotte Symphony at the Knight Theater uptown on Saturday, Nov 7 at 8 PM.

Knight Theater, Levine Center for the Arts · UptownFrom $47.02

SundaySunday, November 8

4 events
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 11 AM · Brunch

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Mariposa

Live jazz brunch every Sunday 11 AM–4 PM at Mariposa, the restaurant inside Mint Museum Uptown.

Mariposa at Mint Museum Uptown · UptownPrice not listed
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 11 AM · Arts

Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber

More than 100 Judith Leiber handbags, including her jeweled minaudières, on view at Mint Museum Randolph through July 3, 2027.

Mint Museum Randolph · Myers ParkPrice not listed
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 7:30 PM · Arts

Clue: Murder on the Menu

An immersive Clue murder-mystery dinner show at Blumenthal's Stage 2 at Blume Studios, running through Dec 6 with evening and weekend matinee seatings.

Stage 2 at Blume Studios · Blume StudiosFrom $114.59, dinner included
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 7:30 PM · Arts

Frankenstein

Theatre Charlotte stages Nick Dear's Frankenstein at its Queens Road theater in Myers Park through Nov 15.

Theatre Charlotte · Myers Park$24-$40

MondayMonday, November 9

2 events
Mon9Nov

Monday · 7:30 PM · Music

The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra's

Petra's hosts a Monday night jazz session with local musicians in tribute to Charlotte jazz figure Bill Hanna.

Petra's · Plaza Midwood$7 advance plus fees; $10 at the door
Mon9Nov

Monday · 8 PM · Music

Deer Tick

Rhode Island rockers Deer Tick play the Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa on Monday, Nov 9; doors 7 PM, show 8 PM.

Neighborhood Theatre · NoDaPrice not listed

TuesdayTuesday, November 10

5 events
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 11 AM · Arts

Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber

More than 100 Judith Leiber handbags, including her jeweled minaudières, on view at Mint Museum Randolph through July 3, 2027.

Mint Museum Randolph · Myers ParkPrice not listed
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 7 PM · Comedy

Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd

Starlight on 22nd runs a free comedy open mic every Tuesday, with sign-ups at 7 pm and the show at 7:30 pm.

Starlight on 22nd · NoDaFree
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 8 PM · Nightlife

Charlotte Westies Tuesday Night West Coast Swing

Charlotte Westies holds a weekly West Coast Swing night with lessons and a social dance at the Levine Senior Center in Matthews.

Levine Senior Center · MatthewsIncludes lessons and social dance

WednesdayWednesday, November 11

9 events
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 9 AM · Nightlife

Wednesday Shaken & Stirred

Join us every Wednesday at DTR Dilworth for a midweek classic.

Dilworth Tasting Room · DilworthPrice not listed
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 11 AM · Arts

Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber

More than 100 Judith Leiber handbags, including her jeweled minaudières, on view at Mint Museum Randolph through July 3, 2027.

Mint Museum Randolph · Myers ParkPrice not listed
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 6 PM · Music

Wednesday Jazz at DTR Dilworth

Ease into the week with live jazz, good food, and a cocktail in hand.

Dilworth Tasting Room · DilworthPrice not listed
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Fitness

Brewhouse Yoga at Sugar Creek Brewing

Wednesday 6:30 PM yoga class inside Sugar Creek Brewing's brewhouse; $6 includes a beer tasting afterward.

Sugar Creek Brewing · LoSo$6, includes a beer tasting
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7:30 PM · Arts

Clue: Murder on the Menu

An immersive Clue murder-mystery dinner show at Blumenthal's Stage 2 at Blume Studios, running through Dec 6 with evening and weekend matinee seatings.

Stage 2 at Blume Studios · Blume StudiosFrom $114.59, dinner included
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7:30 PM · Arts

Frankenstein

Theatre Charlotte stages Nick Dear's Frankenstein at its Queens Road theater in Myers Park through Nov 15.

Theatre Charlotte · Myers Park$24-$40
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 8 PM · Music

An Evening with Spafford

Jam band Spafford plays a full evening set at the Visulite Theatre in Elizabeth on Wednesday, Nov 11; doors 7 PM, show 8 PM.

Visulite Theatre · Elizabeth$27 advance, $32 day of show

ThursdayThursday, November 12

5 events
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 11 AM · Arts

Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber

More than 100 Judith Leiber handbags, including her jeweled minaudières, on view at Mint Museum Randolph through July 3, 2027.

Mint Museum Randolph · Myers ParkPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 7 PM · Comedy

Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour

Comedian Nate Jackson plays six shows at The Comedy Zone at AvidXchange Music Factory, Thursday Nov 12 to Sunday Nov 15.

The Comedy Zone Charlotte · AvidXchange Music FactoryPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 7 PM · Comedy

Queen City comedy

Queen City comedy at Heist Barrel Arts on Thursday, November 12.

Heist Barrel Arts · Optimist ParkPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 7:30 PM · Arts

Clue: Murder on the Menu

An immersive Clue murder-mystery dinner show at Blumenthal's Stage 2 at Blume Studios, running through Dec 6 with evening and weekend matinee seatings.

Stage 2 at Blume Studios · Blume StudiosFrom $114.59, dinner included
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 7:30 PM · Arts

Frankenstein

Theatre Charlotte stages Nick Dear's Frankenstein at its Queens Road theater in Myers Park through Nov 15.

Theatre Charlotte · Myers Park$24-$40

Good to know

  • Book dinner near the venue so you can walk over.
  • Weeknights are quieter and easier to book last minute.

FAQ

Where can I find date night ideas in Charlotte this week?

22 listings this week, including Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber (Mint Museum Randolph), Golden Hour at DTR Dilworth (4-6pm, Tuesday – Friday) (Dilworth Tasting Room), Salsa Saturdays Beginner Drop-In (Viva Collective Studios).

Are any of them free?

Yes: Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd.