Going out in Charlotte doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, to prove that statement, we’ve compiled a list of cheap – $10 or less – things to do in the Q.C. this weekend. These events may vary, but they’re all entertaining and they won’t break your bank (piggy banks excluded).

Shop Micro Local at Triple C Brewing Company: We can’t say enough about the reasons you should support small businesses (For more, click here), so just trust us and check out this Small Business Saturday event. The one-day-only pop up event will feature local and regional small businesses. There’s food samples, holiday gift ideas, music and more. Free admission. Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Triple C Brewing Company, 2900 Griffith St. www.facebook.com/shopmicrolocal.

Su Casa at Petra’s Piano Bar & Cabaret: The Su Casa crew pays homage to the sounds of classic soul, which means cuts by artists like Rufus & Chaka Khan, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Diana Ross and more. DJ Justice Asaru-Re Uzn is on the turntables and there’s also a special live performance. Also featuring visual art, face painting, photography and more. $5 before 11 p.m.; $10 after 11 p.m. Nov. 29, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Petra’s Piano Bar and Cabaret, 1919 Commonwealth Ave. 704-332-6608. www.petraspianobar.com.

Tripping at Central Station: A $5 cover gets you free light diffraction glasses, a specialty drink menu, bugged-out visuals, music and more. Central Station, 2131 Central Ave. Nov. 29, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Movember Mustache Bash at Tin Roof: To raise awareness for menโ€™s health โ€” including prostate and testicular cancer and mental illness โ€” the month of November is better known as โ€œNo Shave November,โ€ a time when men show their support with facial hair. This year, Charlotte Checkers players and staff members have set their razors aside for the cause. Theyโ€™ll show off the hairy results at this post-game bash at Tin Roof with prizes and drink specials. Nov. 30, 4 p.m. Tin Roof, 210 East Trade St., Suite 286.

Anita Overcash, Associate Editor at Creative Loafing, has toiled in journalism for nearly a decade. She' a former arts and entertainment editor for The University Times at UNC Charlotte, where she graduated...

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