The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 23, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• StrikeCity Olympics at StrikeCity Charlotte
• Flocker Friday at Loft 1523
• Toubab Krewe w/ Tropic Culture at Neighborhood Theatre
• House Party at The House of Jazz
• Alloy party at Closet
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 22, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
•I Love NY DJ Series at Butter NC
•Rita's Gift + Grown Up Avenger Stuff + The Isaac Spiveys at The Milestone
•Uptown Thursdays at Bar Charlotte
•The Dating Game at Petra’s Piano Bar
•Open Mic Night at Black Bear Saloon
Last night some friends and I went to Thomas Street Tavern (1218 Thomas Ave.) to toast a friend's new job. We sat outside on the ever-popular patio and watched said friend down like five glasses of "Jack on the rocks." Needless to say, he was in straight celebratory mode.
What surprised me though, as I sipped on my Razzberry Stoli vodka with cranberry and orange juice — don't judge me for drinking pure fruit juice ... I had to work this morning! — was the number of people out that night. Charlotte is certainly not known for its Monday night nightlife, and yet the tables were full outside on the T-Street patio. (The inside of the bar, not so much.)
Around 10:30 p.m., a band set up and started playing some chill music with funky beats (one member of our party started playing the air drums along with the band). The tunes served as the perfect background soundscape to any conversation.
As I enjoyed my fruity drinks (and later, cheesy fries — so good!), the music and the chatter of work, virtual offices, breasts and stalkers (don't ask), I thought about what a staple Thomas Street Tavern is in Plaza Midwood. Even with the recent openings of Whiskey Warehouse, Soul and Twenty-Two, this bar continues to draw a crowd. What is it about T-Street, though? Is it the patio? The ping pong tables? The laid-back atmosphere and the cheap drinks?
Regardless, if you're looking for a place to wash down the stresses of Monday, you should check out Thomas Street Tavern. No one says you have to get plastered ... but if you do, just imagine how fun ping pong would be.
(On a side note: There's a group on Facebook called, "I've blacked out at Thomas Street Tavern" — and it currently has 99 members. Haha!)
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 20, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Big Jake's OPEN BAR and welcome back party at Tilt
• M-Night Sponsored by The Charlotte Junior Chamber of Commerce at Tavern on Park
• "Let's Get Wasted" edition of Toxic Tuesdays at Prevue
• Rang Tang Tuesday at Whisky River
• Soul Night at Soul Gastrolounge
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 19, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Martini Mondays at Luna Lounge
• Monday Night Pint Nights at Dandelion Market
• Monday Night All-Stars at Double Door Inn
• Open Mic Night at Jackalope Jack's
• The Sweet 16's at Snug Harbor
You've probably heard of the Japanese-started Pecha Kucha by now. But just in case you haven't, I'll fill you in. A kind of artsy shindig for folks to show and tell -- 20 slides for 20 seconds on a big screen -- it's bound to get your creative juices flowing. See for yourself during Pecha Kucha Vol. 6 at Dharma Lounge on July 16. For more information, visit www.point8.org/pechakucha. $5. 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Dharma Lounge, 1440 S. Tryon St., Suite 105. 704-334-8336. www.dharmacharlotte.com.
— Anita Overcash
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 16, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
•”The Launch” Lingerie and Swimwear Fashion Show at Halo
• Ballantyne Nightlife Crawl at On The Roxx SouthEnd
• A Midsummer Night’s Icing at BlackFinn
• MEKKAHmorphasis at Wine Up
• CBGPride Kickoff Party at The Sunset Club
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 14, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Pure Shots at Halo
• Patti Griffin Tribute at The Evening Muse
• It’s Always Funny at Dixies Tavern
• After Work Wednesdays at Tilt
• Open Mic at Tommy’s Pub
Facebook tells us that Kim and Kandi from The Real Housewives of Atlanta will be at The Thirsty Beaver tomorrow.
Camera crews will be with them, and they're looking for extras to pack the bar.
If you're interested, or just want to stalk some reality "stars, " head out to Plaza Midwood tomorrow around 2:30 p.m. They're expecially looking for some young men. Hmm.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, July 13, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Roxanne Dawn: PlayBoy Playmate DJ at Whisky River
• Industry night kickoff party/open bar at Howl At The Moon
• Foreign Affairs Tuesdays at On The Roxx
• Sea of Cortez at Snug Harbor
• Three 6 Morrissey Night at Cafe Central/The Central Bar
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