Things to do, events, activities in Charlotte, NC in January

Editor’s note: CharlotteFive has limited coverage of in-person, indoor events to help prevent community spread of COVID-19. Masks are required in Charlotte and many venues for indoor spaces or close settings.

Friday

Buy tickets for the Bon Jovi 2022 Tour at the Spectrum Center on April 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Prices may change based on demand. VIP Packages are available. 333 E. Trade St. https://bit.ly/3Ggcyfu

Saturday

Attend Skiptown’s Winter Wonderland Snow Ball from 4-10 p.m. Put on your best prom attire to get a free picture taken and printed before — or after — you dance to prom classics. SJ Artwork will be onsite for a live painting raffle with the winner receiving a live painting of their dog. Free entry from 4-5 p.m. 222 Rampart St. https://bit.ly/32YbG0X

Take a trip to MoRA to visit the new Halal Street Food restaurant. Order from a diverse menu of crepes, gyros, shawarma, platters and more. 4044 Connection Point Blvd., Suite B. https://bit.ly/3foCj1H

Sunday

Enjoy a Mediterranean diet-inspired meal in Charlotte. CharlotteFive put together a list that includes some of your favorite restaurants like Ilios Noche, YAFO Kitchen, Kid Cashew and more. https://bit.ly/3zFKwro

Enjoy Food + Flix at Alchemy in partnership with the Charlotte Film Society. Watch “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and purchase elevated hot dogs and nachos with a twist. Tickets are $5 per person. The movie will start at 7 p.m. Ticket sales will help support the Film Society’s “Independent Picture House” project, which will open in NoDa later this year. 2517 Distribution St. https://bit.ly/34DLSaL

Monday

Register for Sweet Spot’s first class that’s taught in Spanish. Guests will be led by instructor Sneyder Gonzalez, who will teach a cake decorating class. The class will be held at the Sweet Spot Studio on Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. The cost is $75 per seat. 418 Monroe Road, Suite C. https://bit.ly/3zIjYWn

Tuesday

Relax by doing yoga through Be Yoga Collective. Align & Flow with Allison Modafferi is at the McGill Rose Garden in NoDa from 9:45-10:45 a.m. The class will be in-person, outdoors and online. Bring a mat and a water bottle for the in-person session. The cost is on a sliding scale of $10-$20 per dop-in class. 940 N. Davidson St. https://bit.ly/3q9G54T

Purchase tickets for the first national tour of “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of The Temptations.” The Broadway musical will be at the Belk Theater from Jan. 18-23. There’s a limited number of tickets left. Tickets are $25+. 130 N. Tryon St. https://www.blumenthalarts.org/

Wednesday

Visit Galleries at 811 to view the work of local artists and participate in a unique gallery experience. If you’re lucky, you can find your next — or first — piece of art to display in your home, or you can just have a coffee in a relaxed setting. 811 Providence Road. https://bit.ly/31FUyfw

Thursday

Enjoy a cup of tea at The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary. The herbal tea lounge is an ideal place to relax, unplug and enjoy a soothing cup of tea. The addition of a new walking labyrinth means there’s a specific place designed for visitors to reflect and be renewed. 2326 Arty Ave. https://bit.ly/3HPfArx.

Mark your calendar

Listen to blues at the Neighborhood Theatre on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Nashville-based JD Simo and GA-20 will perform their co-headlined Charlotte show. Tickets are $15+. 511 E. 36th St. https://bit.ly/334xCXT

Make your spring landscaping dreams come true. The 2022 Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show will help you plan out your outdoor projects with exhibits and professionals with expertise in decks, pools, spas, plant displays and more. Jan. 28-30. Tickets are free for children 12 and under, $7 for ages 13+, and seniors 60+ get in free on the opening day. Cabarrus Arena, 4751 NC-49, Concord. https://bit.ly/3Ez0uoe

Visit The Mint Museum Uptown’s new installation Craft in the Laboratory: The Science of Making Things during its opening on Feb. 12. It’s the first installation in the Southeast to explore how concepts of science, technology, engineering and math play into craft and design. It also celebrates the revitalization and reinstallation of the Mint’s Craft + Design permanent collection galleries. Tickets are free for members and children four and under, $15 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for college students with ID and $6 for youth 5-17. 500 S. Tryon St. https://bit.ly/3thyC5R

Ebony Morman is a freelance writer. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, write and develop Charlotte’s youth through her nonprofit. Follow her on Instagram @chitoclt.