Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend— as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Ciel Gallery
Ciel Gallery’s newest exhibition Contemporary Mosaic Art opens tonight. It’s juried by mosaic master Giulio Menossi of Udine, Italy.
• Food Can’t wait for the Yiasou Greek Festival next weekend? Go to The Mad Greek Restaurant for some savory Greek cuisine, including spanakopitas and gyros. more…
• Music The instrumental ensemble Sea of Cortez will perform a free show tonight with Chapel Hill act Lost In The Trees at Neighborhood Theatre. more…
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
The Charlotte Literary Festival
Corner of 36th Street and Davidson Street
The Charlotte Literary Festival offers a variety of workshops, panels, and guest speakers. Christopher Gardner, author of The Pursuit of Happyness, will speak this year.
• Comedy Robot Johnson is taking its act on the road. Catch the sketch comedy troupe perform a special show at Carolina Actors Studio Theatre tonight. more…
• Festival Festival of India at Belk Theater features arts and crafts, music and dancing, cultural exhibits and authentic cuisine. It’s the perfect way to spice up your weekend. more…
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
The Breakfast Club
If you are one of the lucky ones, you don’t have work or school tomorrow. That’s where Who Got Served?, a party and break dancing competition at The Breakfast Club comes in. Expect to see some serious dance moves, as cash prizes are in the mix.
• Food Lee Garden Chinese Cuisine presents tasty Americanized Chinese dishes, served in large portions. Prices are good too. more…
• Theater Today is your last chance to catch a performance of the hilarious murder mystery, Shear Madness. Make your way to Stage Door Theater to decide who-dun-it. more…
This article appears in Sep 1-8, 2009.
