Whether you're celebrating the season of love with a sexy man or woman on your side, or you're wishing Cupid would just die, there's a party going this weekend for you. Check out our list of all events Valentine's Day or anti-Valentine's Day related.
Friday, Feb. 11
• Ace & TJ's Auction of Love: Benefiting Grin Kids Celebrity Guests at Whisky River
• Carolina Voices presents Love-Sexy: Boheme to Buble Concert at McGlohon Theatre
• Ssshh Sensual Poetry and Jazz "Be My Valentine" edition at Allure
• Reggae Style at Reggae On the Roxx's "First Annual Anti-Valentines Day Party"
• 19th Annual Johnson Valentine Bash at Snug Harbor
• A Valentine Affair at Jet Ultra Lounge
• Pure Fridays with Ladies Night Valentine's Day Edition at Club 935
• Taste-Valentine's Celebration at Loft 1523
• Sugar Glyder's Lovers at Lightspeed album release show at Amos' Southend
• Suite's Kiss My Ass Cupid Anti-Valentines Day Party
Red and white stripes are mandatory during the upcoming Where’s Waldo Bar Crawl at the EpiCentre, taking place Friday, Feb. 25. In an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “the most people dressed as Waldo in one place,” comes this event, including free entry to any venue at the EpiCentre all night long. Just be sure not to get separated from your party, as they might be a little hard to find. Benefits Pints for Prostates. $7 in advance; $10 at the door. 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
— Anita Overcash
The Deal: Crave Dessert Bar offers bottomless wine on Thursday nights for $20.
The Good: Despite the swanky decor at Crave, the idea of free-flowing wine attracts all kinds of folks. On the particular Thursday I was there, to the left of me seated at the bar was a group of nicely dressed gentlemen with a bottle of champagne on ice. (Although it seemed only one was repeatedly filling his glass.) At one of the couch areas, a group of trendy hipsters were puffing off a hookah and celebrating a birthday. Across from me, on another corner of the bar, was a very casually dressed man and woman (perhaps on a Friday night, they'd be at Thomas Street or Solstice Tavern) smoking a hookah. And as we were leaving, a couple, clearly on a date, walked in, holding hands. The atmosphere here is clearly welcoming.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 10, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Opening of Salsa Night at San Antonio's
• Phrozen Scene happy hour at Apostrophe Lounge
• Pure Latin XTC Valentine's Day Party -- A Red Affair with DJ Chaka at Halo
• Shiprocked at Snug Harbor
• Butter Thursday - I LOVE NY DJ Series w/DJ Phresh
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 9, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Suite Heart Wednesday Night
• PURE Wednesdays at Halo - Valentine's Edition
• Todd Wolfe performs at Double Door Inn
• Watch the Duke/Chapel Hill game at Wild Wing University
• Weekend on Wednesday at Kazba
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 8, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Deena from Jersey Shore at Whisky River
• School Night at Buckhead Saloon, with DJ D-Rock
• Ignite Charlotte at Neighborhood Theatre
• Full Band Open Mic at Ed's Tavern
• Tuesday night trivia at Solstice Tavern
The Deal: Paradice Entertainment and promoter/photographer Clarence Young hosted a Pre-Valentine’s reggae event at Twilight Caribbean Restaurant and Bar last Saturday, February 5.
The Good: A number of reggae events have been sprouting up in Charlotte lately, and Paradice Entertainment and Clarence Young cooked up a sweet Pre-Valentine’s Day bash. The music was predominantly reggae with blends of old and current dancehall, roots, hip-hop and Soca tunes. Both DJs, Badala B and Almighty DJ Freedom, engaged the audience and kept the dance floor filled. The crowd was thick but not to the point where you thought you would spill your drink on someone’s neck navigating through people. And the venue is relatively new and upscale with a comfortable atmosphere.
The Bad: The party ended around 2 a.m., which is common for Charlotte, but just doesn’t feel right for a reggae party. It gave me that “Brooklyn, Eastern Parkway” vibe — wherein people usually get to the club by 2 a.m.
The Verdict: If you are looking to hear some good reggae in a comfortable environment you definitely want to follow these promoters. They have big plans for reggae in Charlotte.
For more information visit: Twilight Caribbean Restaurant and Bar:10210 Berkeley Place Drive, Suite 100. 704-295-0102. www.twilightcaribbean.com.
— Tiffany Hill
Friday, Feb. 4
• Wine tasting and pairing, courtesy of Good Eats Charlotte and Empire Wines, at Tilt on Trade
• Local bands Temperance League and Static Minds perform at Snug Harbor
• "Style Superbowl" with DJ Dirty at Mez
• Salsa dance party (after Charlotte Symphony's Tango & Tapas) at Knight Theater
• Official Miami Heat DJ, DJ Irie, at Suite
Saturday, Feb. 5
• Celebrity drag queen and master illusionist GiGi Monroe comes to Marigny
• Chinese New Year Celebration at Dharma Lounge
• Simplified at The Saloon
• Dark Star Orchestra — tribute band for The Grateful Dead — performs at Neighborhood Theatre
• International Saturdays with Resident VJ Emilio Havana at Karma Ultra Lounge
Sunday, Feb. 6
See our list of Super Bowl parties
Should you elect to leave the comforts of your home to watch Super Bowl XLV, you should be sure you're getting the most out your experience. After all, the Super Bowl only comes once a year. Being surrounded by energized fans, good beer and good food as you cheer your team on to victory — sounds like a winner to me.
Here is a list of bars and venues hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday, Feb. 6. Go (insert the name of your team here) !
• CharlotteVibe.com presents Kick-Off at Loft 1523.
Free admission with RSVP, $5 with late registration.
Music by DJ Shogun.
Doors open at 5 p.m., kick-off at 6:30 p.m.
1523 Elizabeth Ave.
RSVP here.
• Thirst & Ten Super Bowl Party at Town Tavern.
$30 for the whole game, free food at halftime.
Doors at 5 p.m.
200 N. Tryon St.
E-mail Kim for more information.
• The Charlotte Beer Club's Super Bowl Party at Whiskey Warehouse.
$18, includes three beers, wings and veggies.
4 p.m.
1221 The Plaza
More information here.
• WFNZ Rusty Rudder Bowl.
Cornhole tournament, free giveaways, more.
Free admission.
Doors at 2 p.m.
20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius
More information here.
The top five nightlife-related events going down tonight, Feb. 3, as chosen from the folks at Creative Loafing.
• MetLive: Vivace at 5
• Sunset "Unplugged" w/ Randy Paul at Sunset Club
• Charlotte House of Comedy at Allure
• Rock night featuring s.o. stereo at Whisky River
• Latin Xstasy at Halo
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