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Rainy day things to do in Charlotte

Indoor plans for a wet day in Charlotte: museums, shows, games, music and family activities.

TodayFriday, November 6

17 events
Fri6Nov
On now

Today · 9 AM · Arts

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Exhibition at Discovery Place Science through Jan 17, 2027, with a recreation of Julia Child's TV kitchen and her handwritten recipes.

Discovery Place Science · UptownIncluded with museum admission
Fri6Nov
On now

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
Fri6Nov
On now

Today · 3 PM · Food

Happy Hour at Trolley Barn

Happy Hour at Trolley Barn at Atherton on Friday, November 6.

Atherton · South EndPrice not listed
Fri6Nov
Starts soon

Today · 4:30 PM · Food

Happy Hour at Indaco

Happy Hour at Indaco at Atherton on Friday, November 6.

Atherton · South EndPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina

Free live music on Friday evenings at Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar in downtown Concord, weekly through December 18.

Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar · ConcordFree
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

Live Music at the Greenway Canteen

Join us at the Greenway Canteen for good food and good music!

Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort MillPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

Live Music: Nathan Davis

Live Music: Nathan Davis at Heist Barrel Arts on Friday, November 6.

Heist Barrel Arts · Optimist ParkPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

HARBOUR

Announcing – Harbour is set to return to headline The Music Yard on Friday, November 6th!

The Music Yard · South EndPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 7 PM · Nightlife

Themed Trivia at Suffolk Punch South End

Free-to-play themed trivia on Friday nights, 7–9 PM, at Suffolk Punch Brewing in South End, with prizes for top teams.

Suffolk Punch Brewing – South End · South EndFree
Fri6Nov

Today · 7 PM · Music

Bluegrass Jam: Belmont @ Primal Brewery

Weekly Friday bluegrass jam 7–10 PM at Primal Brewery in Belmont, listed by the Charlotte Folk Society; all skill levels welcome.

Primal Brewery Belmont · BelmontPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 7 PM · Music

LIVE MUSIC – Kris Hitchcock

LIVE MUSIC – Kris Hitchcock at Heist Brewery on Friday, November 6.

Heist Brewery · NoDaPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 7 PM · Nightlife

Stranger Things Trivia

Enter the Upside Down for Stranger Things Trivia on Friday, November 6th, from 7–9 PM at South End!

Suffolk Punch South End · South EndPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 9 PM · Nightlife

Noda Friday Nights at Chasers

Weekly 21+ Friday dance night at Chasers on The Plaza with DJ Leather Daddy; doors 9 PM, midnight show, $5 before midnight.

Chasers · The Plaza$5 before midnight, $10 after

TomorrowSaturday, November 7

23 events
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 7 AM · Fitness

Springmaid Trail Race

Join us as we continue the storied tradition of the Springmaid Trail Race!

Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort MillPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 9 AM · Music

Saturday Music Jam at Richard's Coffee Shop

A Saturday morning music jam at Welcome Home Veterans at Richard's Coffee Shop in downtown Mooresville.

Welcome Home Veterans at Richard's Coffee Shop · MooresvilleNo fee listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 9 AM · Arts

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Exhibition at Discovery Place Science through Jan 17, 2027, with a recreation of Julia Child's TV kitchen and her handwritten recipes.

Discovery Place Science · UptownIncluded with museum admission
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 9 AM · Fitness

Open Level Yoga Flow

Open Level Yoga Flow at Whitewater Center on Saturday, November 7.

Whitewater Center · West CharlottePrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 10 AM · Music

Weekly Mint Hill Old-Time Music Jam

Saturday morning old-time music jam, 10 AM–noon, at McEwen Historic Village in Mint Hill, listed by the Charlotte Folk Society.

McEwen Historic Village · Mint HillPrice not listed
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 · 12 PM · Food

ROASTIN’ FOR RESEARCH CLT 2026

Roastin’ for Research CLT 2026 is Saturday, November 7th – a day full of great food, live music and awesome beer, all for an important cause!

Divine Barrel Brewing · NoDaPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 12 PM · Markets

Makers Market

Makers Market at Heist Brewery on Saturday, November 7.

Heist Brewery · NoDaPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 1 PM · Arts

Fall Residency Showcase

Come view works from local artists, Jodi Mattiaccy, Destiny Turner, Simon Lane, and Asha Iman completed during their 6 week residency.

Goodyear Arts · Camp North EndPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 1 PM · Food

Mac & Cheese Cook Off!

Get ready for one of the cheesiest and most heartwarming events of the year!

Amor Artis Brewing · Fort MillPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 3 PM · Nightlife

Beatfreaq Annual Food drive FREE

Sharing the Best Beats and Bars & Open Aux in the QC

Starlight on 22nd · NoDaPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 5 PM · Arts

Dancing for the Arts 2026

he Cabarrus Arts Council’s annual dance fundraiser is back!

The Galleries at the Cabarrus Arts Council · ConcordPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 6 PM · Music

Live Music at the Greenway Canteen

Join us at the Greenway Canteen for good food and good music!

Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort MillPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 6 PM · Music

SunSquabi

Calling all SquabCats!

The Music Yard · South EndPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 7 PM · Music

LIVE MUSIC – Cameron Moore

LIVE MUSIC – Cameron Moore at Heist Brewery on Saturday, November 7.

Heist Brewery · NoDaPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 7 PM · Arts

Ephraim Sommers Book Launch Reading

Ephraim Scott Sommers will be reading from his new book, Diabetic Gumdrops, a book of odes written about the first six months of his diagnosis with Type One Diabetes.

Goodyear Arts · Camp North EndPrice 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 · 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
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 9:30 PM · Nightlife

Saturday Karaoke at The Kilted Buffalo Birkdale

Saturday karaoke 9:30 PM–12:30 AM at The Kilted Buffalo in Birkdale, hosted by DJ Byron of Cappitoff Entertainment.

The Kilted Buffalo Birkdale · HuntersvillePrice not listed

SundaySunday, November 8

9 events
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 9 AM · Arts

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Exhibition at Discovery Place Science through Jan 17, 2027, with a recreation of Julia Child's TV kitchen and her handwritten recipes.

Discovery Place Science · UptownIncluded with museum admission
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 11 AM · Fitness

Sunday Yoga at Cabarrus Brewing

All-levels Sunday morning yoga, 11 AM–noon, at Cabarrus Brewing Company in downtown Concord.

Cabarrus Brewing Company · ConcordPrice 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 · 11:30 AM · Food

Open Play Mahjong

Free mahjong open play for experienced players on Sundays, with Eastside Mahjong. Bring your own set.

NoDa Brewing Company · North EndFree
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 1 PM · Food

BROWNS vs Saints

BROWNS vs Saints at Heist Barrel Arts on Sunday, November 8.

Heist Barrel Arts · Optimist ParkPrice not listed
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 3 PM · Family

Ally Tipoff

College basketball doubleheader at Spectrum Center on Sun Nov 8: Kentucky vs. NC State, then North Carolina vs. South Carolina.

Spectrum Center · UptownPrice not listed
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 6 PM · Food

CLT Blues Society

CLT Blues Society at Heist Barrel Arts on Sunday, November 8.

Heist Barrel Arts · Optimist ParkPrice not listed

MondayMonday, November 9

16 events
Mon9Nov

Monday · 9 AM · Arts

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Exhibition at Discovery Place Science through Jan 17, 2027, with a recreation of Julia Child's TV kitchen and her handwritten recipes.

Discovery Place Science · UptownIncluded with museum admission
Mon9Nov

Monday · 9 AM · Family

Little Explorers 9-10am

Little Explorers is a 6-week program for children at least 2-3 years old* to experience nature-based learning alongside their caregiver.

Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort MillPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 10:15 AM · Family

Family Storytime at University City Regional Library

Monday and Thursday morning family storytime, 10:15–10:45 AM, at University City Regional Library, for ages 0–5.

University City Regional Library · University CityPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 10:30 AM · Family

Little Explorers 10:30-11:30am

Little Explorers is a 6-week program for children at least 2-3 years old* to experience nature-based learning alongside their caregiver.

Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort MillPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 3 PM · Food

Happy Hour at Trolley Barn

Happy Hour at Trolley Barn at Atherton on Monday, November 9.

Atherton · South EndPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 4 PM · Food

Sushi Happy Hour at O-Ku

Sushi Happy Hour at O-Ku at Atherton on Monday, November 9.

Atherton · South EndPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 4:30 PM · Food

Happy Hour at Indaco

Happy Hour at Indaco at Atherton on Monday, November 9.

Atherton · South EndPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 6:30 PM · Music

Open Mic Night at Town Brewing

Monday open mic at Town Brewing Co. in Wesley Heights; sign-ups at 6 PM, show 6:30–8:30 PM.

Town Brewing Co. · Wesley HeightsPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Grateful Dead Night: Hornets vs. Cavaliers

The Charlotte Hornets host Cleveland for Grateful Dead Night at Spectrum Center on Mon Nov 9 at 7 PM.

Spectrum Center · UptownPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Mindless Minutia Trivia Night

Grab your friends, brains and writing tools for weekly Mindless Minutia Trivia every Monday at 7pm!

Divine Barrel Brewing · NoDaPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 7:30 PM · Music

Monday Night Open Mic

Weekly music and spoken-word open mic. Sign up in person; sets are two songs or 10 minutes.

The Evening Muse · NoDa$5
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

19 events
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 9 AM · Arts

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Exhibition at Discovery Place Science through Jan 17, 2027, with a recreation of Julia Child's TV kitchen and her handwritten recipes.

Discovery Place Science · UptownIncluded with museum admission
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 9 AM · Fitness

Mindful Slow Flow Yoga

This beginner-friendly class combines gentle, slow-paced flows with longer-held stretches to release tension and improve flexibility.

Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort MillPrice not listed
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 10:30 AM · Family

Family Storytime at ImaginOn

Half-hour family storytime most mornings (Mon–Sat) at 10:30 AM at ImaginOn's Spangler Library in Uptown, for ages 0–5.

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center · UptownPrice not listed
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 · 3 PM · Food

Happy Hour at Trolley Barn

Happy Hour at Trolley Barn at Atherton on Tuesday, November 10.

Atherton · South EndPrice not listed
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 4:30 PM · Food

Happy Hour at Indaco

Happy Hour at Indaco at Atherton on Tuesday, November 10.

Atherton · South EndPrice not listed
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 5 PM · Arts

TROOP TROPE Smutty Book Club

Divine Barrel is the home of the monthly Troop Trope Smutty Book Club!

Divine Barrel Brewing · NoDaPrice not listed
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 5:15 PM · Fitness

Yoga at the Mint

A one-hour yoga class at Mint Museum Uptown every Tuesday, led by Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts.

Mint Museum Uptown · Uptown$10, free for Mint members
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 6 PM · Nightlife

Gamer's Social at Resident Culture 7th Street

Resident Culture's 7th Street taproom hosts free-to-play video games every Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm.

Resident Culture Brewing (The Market on 7th Street) · UptownFree
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 6 PM · Fitness

Evening Power Yoga at the Founders Dairy Barn

An hour of power yoga on Tuesday evenings at the 1947 Founders Dairy Barn on the Anne Springs Close Greenway.

Founders Dairy Barn, Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort Mill$10, register ahead
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Tuesday Trivia at Wooden Robot South End

Wooden Robot Brewery hosts general knowledge trivia every Tuesday at 7 pm at its South End brewery.

Wooden Robot Brewery (The Brewery, South End) · South EndNo fee listed
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 7 PM · Music

Open Mic Tuesdays at Heist Brewery

Weekly Tuesday open mic at Heist Brewery in NoDa, hosted by Jared Evans; sign-ups 6:30–7 PM, performances 7–9:30 PM.

Heist Brewery · NoDaPrice not listed
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Trivia Night at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts

Mindless Minutia Trivia every Tuesday at 7 PM at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts on Woodward Avenue, with prizes for top teams.

Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts · North EndPrice not listed
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Survey Says at Brewers at 4001 Yancey

Survey Says game night every Tuesday at 7 PM at Brewers at 4001 Yancey in LoSo.

Brewers at 4001 Yancey · LoSoPrice not listed
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
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 8 PM · Music

MINKA with Family Video

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

Petra's · Plaza MidwoodPrice not listed

WednesdayWednesday, November 11

23 events
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 9 AM · Arts

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Exhibition at Discovery Place Science through Jan 17, 2027, with a recreation of Julia Child's TV kitchen and her handwritten recipes.

Discovery Place Science · UptownIncluded with museum admission
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 · 4 PM · Food

Sushi Happy Hour at O-Ku

Sushi Happy Hour at O-Ku at Atherton on Wednesday, November 11.

Atherton · South EndPrice not listed
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 5 PM · Arts

Free Wednesday evenings at the Bechtler

Admission to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is free on Wednesdays from 5 to 9 PM.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art · UptownFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 5 PM · Family

Drop In Art at Mint Museum Randolph

A free, self-directed art room for kids and adults on Wednesday evenings, with a museum educator on hand. Best for ages 4 and up.

Mint Museum Randolph · EastoverFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 5 PM · Arts

Free Wednesday Evenings at the Gantt Center

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture offers free admission every Wednesday from 5 to 9 pm as part of Wednesday Night Live.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture · UptownFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 5:45 PM · Food

Gotcha Gymnastics

Get tickets here.

Heist Barrel Arts · Optimist ParkPrice not listed
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 6 PM · Fitness

Evening Unwind Yoga at the Founders Dairy Barn

An hour of yoga on Wednesday evenings at the 1947 Founders Dairy Barn on the Anne Springs Close Greenway.

Founders Dairy Barn, Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort Mill$10, register ahead
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 PM · Markets

The Gaming Lounge Pop-Up

Get your game on every Wednesday with a vintage & modern video gaming pop-up hosted by The Gaming Lounge.

Divine Barrel Brewing · NoDaPrice not listed
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Nightlife

Music Bingo at Primal Brewery Belmont

Free-to-play music bingo on Wednesday evenings at Primal Brewery in Belmont.

Primal Brewery Belmont · BelmontFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Fitness

Wednesday Yoga at Cabarrus Brewing

All-levels yoga every Wednesday 6:30–7:30 PM at Cabarrus Brewing Company in Concord.

Cabarrus Brewing Company · ConcordPrice 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 · 6:30 PM · Food

Bike Night

Bike Night is back

Cabarrus Brewing Co. · ConcordPrice not listed
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Trivia Night at Resident Culture Plaza Midwood

Weekly trivia hosted by Mindless Minutia Trivia at Resident Culture Brewing's Plaza Midwood taproom.

Resident Culture Brewing Company · Plaza MidwoodPrice not listed
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Karaoke with Klaytastic at Petra's

Petra's hosts karaoke with Klaytastic every Wednesday starting at 7 pm.

Petra's · Plaza MidwoodFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7 PM · Music

Starlight Jams Open Mic

Starlight on 22nd hosts an open stage for musicians, poets, dancers and other performers every Wednesday from 7 to 11 pm.

Starlight on 22nd · NoDaFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Trivia Night with Triple J at Heist Brewery

Wednesday trivia at 7 PM in the Canteen (back room) at Heist Brewery in NoDa, hosted by Triple J.

Heist Brewery · NoDaPrice not listed
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

18 events
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 9 AM · Arts

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Exhibition at Discovery Place Science through Jan 17, 2027, with a recreation of Julia Child's TV kitchen and her handwritten recipes.

Discovery Place Science · UptownIncluded with museum admission
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 9:30 AM · Family

Little Explorers 9:30-10:30am

Little Explorers is a 6-week program for children at least 2-3 years old* to experience nature-based learning alongside their caregiver.

Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort MillPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 10:15 AM · Family

Family Storytime at University City Regional Library

Monday and Thursday morning family storytime, 10:15–10:45 AM, at University City Regional Library, for ages 0–5.

University City Regional Library · University CityPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 10:30 AM · Family

Family Storytime at ImaginOn

Half-hour family storytime most mornings (Mon–Sat) at 10:30 AM at ImaginOn's Spangler Library in Uptown, for ages 0–5.

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center · UptownPrice not listed
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 · 4 PM · Food

Kickball league

Kickball league at Heist Barrel Arts on Thursday, November 12.

Heist Barrel Arts · Optimist ParkPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 6 PM · Arts

Seize the City: Immigration and Belonging

Storytelling, conversation and a barbecue dinner about Charlotte's immigration stories at Levine Museum of the New South, Thu Nov 12, 6–8 PM.

Levine Museum of the New South · South EndPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Survey Says Trivia

Weekly trivia in the style of Family Feud, hosted by Canteen. Players guess the most common survey answers.

Canteen at Camp North End · Camp North EndPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Thursday Trivia at Wooden Robot's The Chamber

Wooden Robot's NoDa taproom, The Chamber, hosts general knowledge trivia every Thursday at 7 pm.

Wooden Robot Brewery (The Chamber) · NoDaNo fee 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 · Nightlife

Music Bingo at Heist Brewery NoDa

Thursday music bingo with DeeJay from 7–9 PM at Heist Brewery on North Davidson Street in NoDa.

Heist Brewery · NoDaPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Music Bingo at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts

Thursday music bingo at 7 PM at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, with prizes for every bingo.

Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts · North EndPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 7 PM · Nightlife

Taproom Trivia at Sugar Creek Brewing

Thursday trivia at 7 PM at Sugar Creek Brewing's taproom on Southside Drive in LoSo.

Sugar Creek Brewing · LoSoPrice 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 · 9 PM · Nightlife

Thursday Karaoke at Snug Harbor

Late-night karaoke every Thursday from 9 PM to 2 AM at Snug Harbor, the Plaza Midwood music bar.

Snug Harbor · Plaza MidwoodPrice not listed
Thu12Nov

Thursday · 9 PM · Nightlife

Karaoke Thursdays at Hattie's

Weekly Thursday karaoke at 9 PM at Hattie's Tap & Tavern on The Plaza.

Hattie's Tap & Tavern · The PlazaPrice not listed

By neighborhood

Places for rainy day

All places

Comedy club · Comedy

The Comedy Zone Charlotte

Comedy club with stand-up from local and touring comedians. All shows are 18 and over, and show times vary.

900 NC Music Factory Blvd, Suite B3 · AvidXchange Music Factory

Mint Museum Uptown

Art museum · Arts

Mint Museum Uptown

Art museum at Levine Center for the Arts that holds The Mint Museum's craft and design collection. Admission is free for everyone on Wednesdays from 5 to 9 PM.

500 S Tryon St · Uptown

Art museum · Arts

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

Modern art museum at Levine Center for the Arts with exhibitions, concerts and public programs, including Jazz at the Bechtler on the first Friday of each month.

420 S Tryon St · Uptown

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Arts and culture center · Arts

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Arts and culture center at Levine Center for the Arts presenting the art, history and culture of African-Americans and people of African descent through exhibitions and education programs.

551 S Tryon St · Uptown

Artist studios · Arts

Dilworth Artisan Station

Three-story former factory building beside the light rail that houses artist studios. It holds an art crawl on the first Friday of each month from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

118 E Kingston Ave · South End

Theatre Charlotte

Theatre company · Arts

Theatre Charlotte

Volunteer-based theatre company in its 99th season, with youth programs including TCjr, the Student Theatre Guild and the Penguin Project.

501 Queens Rd · Myers Park

Mint Museum Randolph

Art museum · Arts

Mint Museum Randolph

Art museum in the building of the first U.S. branch mint, which opened in Eastover as North Carolina's first art museum. Admission is free on Wednesdays from 5 to 9 PM.

2730 Randolph Rd · Eastover

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Museum · Family

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Museum of NASCAR history with exhibits including Glory Road and the Hall of Honor. It stays open during renovations expected to finish in summer 2027, using a temporary entrance off S Caldwell St.

400 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd · Uptown

Good to know

  • Uptown's museums are close together, so you can do two without getting soaked.
  • Breweries with board games make an easy rainy afternoon.

FAQ

Where can I find indoor things to do in Charlotte this week?

99 listings this week, including Julia Child: A Recipe for Life (Discovery Place Science), Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber (Mint Museum Randolph), Happy Hour at Trolley Barn (Atherton).

Are any of them free?

Yes: Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina, Goodyear Arts Fall Residency Showcase: Art Exhibition, Themed Trivia at Suffolk Punch South End and 12 more.