Check out our massive list of parties happening in Charlotte for the annual CIAA basketball tournament. This list will be continually updated, so keep checking back for more events. (Want to be listed? Please email anita.overcash@creativeloafing.com.)
Tuesday, Feb. 25
The Happiest Hours: After Work Tournament Mixer The Sol Kitchen has arranged a series of neo-soul and hip-hop classics and a celebrity performance by DJ Shogun. RSVP at 704-971-7878 or party@suitecharlotte.com. Free admission by 9 p.m. Feb. 25, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Suite, 210 E. Trade St. www.suitecharlotte.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Frolic: The Social Climb - A Boss Lady Collaboration Talk of the Town, Digital Divas, The Jazz Diva & The Urban League of Central Carolinas present this event with live jazz and R&B. Featuring The Shades of Brown Trio and DJ Flemingo on turntables. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com and search "The 2014 Upgrade: Charlotte's Tournament Weekend #2014CIWeekendTURNED UP!" or click here. Feb. 26, 6 p.m. SIP, 200 North Tryon St. 704-334-3315. www.sipcharlotte.com.
Kitchapalooza 3: Tournament Edition 2014 Pop Life party with three buildings (Cosmos, Phoenix and Re:Public), one alley one host (Power 98's No Limit Larry) and six DJs (DJ Skillz, DJ Shaun Nyce, DJ Hot Rod, DJ Ngenius, DJ CK & DJ 360). For tables and bottle service, call Tami at 980-322-9859. Free admission. Feb. 26, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 300 N. College St. www.thesolkitchen.com/category/ciaa/.
R&B Soul Live Comedy Showcase Tournament Tip Off The event will feature comedians Jawan Charley, Fred "Foodstamp" Davis, Amanda Pollard and D Blake. Hosted by Fly Ty. Music by DJ Krazy T and Charlton Band. $5 drink specials. Food available all night. For more information, call 704-649-4253. Feb. 26, doors open at 8 p.m.; show at 9:30 p.m. Mynt Restaurant & Lounge, 1508 S. Mint St.
Thursday, Feb. 27
DAY PARTIES
CIAA Career Expo 2014 The CIAA Career Expo is designed to provide employers, recruitment officers and graduate school recruiter representatives with the opportunity to meet graduation candidates, recent graduates and current students from the CIAA member-schools and other local universities in the Charlotte area. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com and search "CIAA Career Expo 2014" or click here. Feb. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St.
CIAA Tip-Off Spectacular Day Party WPEG Power 98 presents this day party hosted by DJ Incognito. For tickets, call 704-971-7878 or visit www.eventbrite.com and search "CIAA Tip-Off Spectacular Day Party at SUITE" or click here. Feb. 27, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Suite, 210 E. Trade St. 704-971-7878. www.suitecharlotte.com.
NIGHT PARTIES
Speed Fling (Sophisticated and Sexy) This event is for singles. Buffet is included in admission price and there will be drink specials for $5. Presented by Thick & Curvy Productions along with Romance Assistant LLC. To register, email ciaaspeedfling@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com and search "CIAA 2014 Speed Fling (Sophisticated and Sexy)" or click here. Feb. 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Da Spot Bar and Grill, 3148 Freedom Drive.
The Latin American Coalition's annual Brazilian Carnaval was filled with dancing, live music (batucada, samba, tropicalia and other Brazilian beats), costumes, food, drinks and an indoor marketplace at Grady Cole Center on Saturday. (Photos by Mert Jones)
The Pretty Things Peepshow stopped by Chop Shop in NoDa for a vaudeville show, while on a traveling tour. Some entertaining elements of the show include sword swallowing, go-go dancing, juggling, whip-cracking, classic burlesque, belly dancing and more. (Photos by Justin Driscoll)
Voted "Best Club DJ" in CL's 2013 Best of Charlotte issue, Arthur Brouthers is known around town for spinning at local hot spots on a regular basis. It's one thing to see him in this type of setting and another to see him step away from the turntables to pursue other creative endeavors. Brouthers' latest art exhibit, Beneath (continues through April 3) features mixed-media paintings. Brouthers celebrated the opening at Gallery Deep with music by Collectr during a reception last Friday. (Photos by Justin Driscoll)
Kids (12 years old and under) busted out their breakdancing moves up at Lake Norman on Saturday. The event, presented by Cosmic Union Zulus, featured individual and group competitions. (Photos by Jeff Taylor)
Fashion, art and music collided during D'vine Events and Entertainment's FAM: An Upscale Urban Fashion, Art and Music Show on Saturday. Power 98's Yasmin Young hosted the stylish shindig, which showcased new clothing by Charlotte-based designers and featured live music with performances by Quaz, EVG Rebel, Amanda Pollard and Shawn Prynce. (Photos by Mert Jones)
Love was in the air during Creative Loafing's nontraditional wedding expo, UnBridaled, which took place Jan. 30 at Extravaganza Depot. The event, featuring an array of local services and vendors specializing in confections, food, booze and more, was geared towards helping folks plan their big day. I do, I do, I do! (Photos by Justin Driscoll)
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