The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Aug. 11, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Ecuador Independence Day Celebration at Kazba
• Pop Life presents DJ DR at Luna Lounge
• Singer Erika Blatnik's last solo show at Snug Harbor
• Buff Faye's Sweet 16 party at The Scorpio
• Kool4Skool CHARITY Showcase & Afterparty at The Wine Up
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Aug. 10, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Twilight comes to Whisky River — Embry Call (Kiowa Gordon) special guest appearance
• YAM August Happy Hour at Kalu
• Sin Night at Howl at the Moon
• Hickory Tavern Trivia Kickoff
• Goo Goo Dolls at Road Runner Mobile Amphitheatre
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Aug. 9, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Epitome III: The Black & White Affair at Kalu RSVP at www. EPITOME2010.tk)
• Monday Night Pint Night at Dandelion Market
• Deebs & Dabbs at Philosopher's Stone
• Momentum Monday at Apostrophe Lounge
• Open Mic at The Evening Muse
Why is it that when you take a day off during the week, the days seem to drag on longer? After I took off from work Monday, it seemed like Friday was never going to get here. Jeez.
Aren't you glad the weekend is finally here? Here are some cool events you might want to check out.
Friday
• Sure, we're not from Ecuador, but let's help celebrate Ecuador's independence anyway at Latorres tonight.
• Get your picture taken at The CharlotteVibe.com Photo Shoot Party at Tempo.
• Concert alert: Music editor Jeff Hahne recommends Guttermouth, The New Threat, Southside Punx, The Not Likelys at The Milestone
• The new Fantasy Friday at Halo. Ladies 18 and up now have a new spot to invade on Friday nights. (Sorry fellas, you've still got to be 21 to get in.)
Saturday
• Panache w/The Mighty DJ DR (Voted Best Club/Party DJ in Charlotte by Creative Loafing) at The Sunset Club.
• Comedy show at The Flying Saucer featuring some local acts from 9 p.m.-11 p.m.
• Big Mammas House of Burlesque presents "Heroes Versus Villains" at Visulite Theatre
• South End Summer Crawl will begin at IceHouse and end at Tyber Creek Tavern.
• The Scorpio's Best Dance Crew Competition. This should be interesting!
Sunday
• The Velvet Nights.com is hosting "The Jersey Party" at Town Tavern. Free keg and $3 You-Call-Its.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Aug. 6, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Red bull Presents Cut Chemist at Suite
• Fridays at The Finn hosted by Good Eats & Meets at Blackfinn
• Flocker Friday at Buckhead Saloon
• Tropical Heat with special guest Sonora at Dharma Lounge
• Garrigan, Grown Up Avenger Stuff and Jason Scavone at Snug Harbor
Yes! Finally! A late-night food venue with MILKSHAKES opens up at the N.C. Music Factory. Mattie's Diner opens tomorrow — click here for more details and photos.
(Photo by Priscilla Tsai)
It's safe to say the crowd at Dharma is changing.
Hitting the spot I used to frequent just a few months back last night, it was clear that the regulars were partying elsewhere and the energy was different, even if the music was kind of the same. Even with that bit of awkwardness of unfamiliar faces filling the patio and dance floor, Dharma definitely still had its positives. The free keg that is usually gone within 30 minutes of doors opening was actually spread out over time. Working like a blue light special, every time the light came on, you'd see people race from the patio or dance floor to the bar for a free beer. I can dig it.
Musically, I enjoyed the opener Matthew Van Dam, whose set was a more hip-hop and soulful than what you usually hear at Dharma. But the headliner Turbo P was all about the groove. His bass heavy down tempo set at first seemed to please only him, but like good DJs do, he kept building. Blend after blend Turbo P got stronger and the dance floor went from sparse to packed. Still not as packed as I've seen it some Wednesdays — where it's hell to get from the bathroom to the patio — but packed for the crowd that was there, which had room to break, bounce and spasm. Well, it looked like spasms but some people call that dancing.
Are you a nightlife aficionado who knows the Charlotte scene pretty well? How about taking part in a poll over on our sister site The CLog, where we ask the question: Do you think clubs, bars and lounges in Uptown Charlotte are racist toward black patrons?
Here's the tally right now.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Aug. 5, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Faber Magazine launch party at Revolution
• Cinco de Drinco at Hickory Tavern
• College night at Bar Charlotte
• The Heavy Sandwich at Visulite Theatre
• Pulse Thursdays at Mez
Clown around this Saturday with The Evil Clown Bar Crawl and School Supply Drive. The event will start out at Amelie’s French Bakery where participants will make a donation (school supplies) to benefit A Child’s Place, an organization that works to provide adequate education to homeless children. Participants will be provided will clown make-up for the event and no cover charge at all participating nightclubs. The event will include nightclubs, restaurants and galleries in NoDa, Plaza Midwood (Penguin, Snug Harbor, Twenty Two), South End (Common Market, Dharma Lounge), NC Music Factory (Halo), Uptown and EpiCentre (Dixie’s Tavern, Breakfast Club, Alley Cat, Whiskey River). Get silly and make a difference. Aug. 7, 4 p.m. Amelie’s French Bakery. 2424 N. Davidson Street. For more information, call 704-907-7836.
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