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Events for the Week of Sept 21st – 27th

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Your weekly list for nightlife, social, networking, sporting and cultural events in Charlotte. List is updated throughout the week as I learn of more events.

Monday, September 21st
Drink Special Mondays @ Mez in the Epicentre
“Eat.Stay.Play” – In the heart of Uptown’s EpiCentre, Mez offers stunning atmosphere, soaring ceilings, dramatic downtown views & an intimate lounge. Mondays offer half-price on select wines, $2 beer specials,
Time: All day Cost: Free
EpiCentre – 210 E. Trade St, Charlotte, NC
Mez

Chubby’s Karaoke @ Dixie’s Tavern
Every Monday at Dixie’s Tavern is Chubby’s Karaoke featuring $2 Beer of the month, $2.50 Drafts, $3 Soco Limes, $3 Sky Vodkas, $5 Sky & Red Bulls.
Time: 6pm – until Cost: Free
301 E. 7th St, Charlotte, NC
Dixie’s Tavern

Laugh Out Loud Mondays @ Silhouette Lounge
Each & every Monday, featuring local & national comedians.
Time: Doors open @ 8pm, Show starts @ 10
6711 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC

Mix and Mingle Mondays @ PJ’s Coffee & Lounge in the Epicentre
Enjoy live spoken word artists, and neo soul performances. Lounge in class with a soothing hookah and allow the band to drift you to a place of electric tranquility.
Time: 8pm – 2am Cost: $5
210 E. Trade St., 1st Floor Bldg C, Charlotte, NC
Shabazz Productions

Man Show Monday @ Buck Wild
50cent Draft Beers, $2 Miller Lite Bottles, $4 Jager Bombs, $5 Pitchers Wii Bowling Tourney, Beer Pong, Corn Hole, Ping Pong
Time: 9pm – 2am Cost: Free
10008 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC

All You Can Bowl @ StrikeCity @ Epicentre
Time: 9pm-2am Cost: $15
210 East Trade St., Suite D-164, Charlotte, NC
Strike City

Tuesday, September 22nd
LIFE @ KISS Lounge
For those who can’t wait for the weekend, they bring you LIFE each and every Tuesday. You’re invited to enjoy Charlotte’s sexy elite for your entertainment & after work pleasure. The elements of an undeniably desirable party are here: No Cover, Crazy Drink Specials, Sexy Patio Vibe, Hot DJ’s, Charlotte’s movers and shakers, & Celebrity guest appearances. Music by DJ Flemingo.
Time: 6pm – until Cost: Free until midnight
204 W Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC

Tone-X and Friends @ Skandalos Y-Square Management invites you out to “TONE-X & FRIENDS” starring comedians Tone-X, Chris “Funnyman” Robinson and music director DJ Stacey Blackman.
Time: Doors open @ 8pm; showtime @ 8:30pm Cost: $10 in advance; $15 @ door
5317 E. Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC
www.myspace.com/tonexandfriends

Salsa Night @ Apostrophe Lounge
Every Tuesday is free Salsa lessons with Jim Sejas from 8-9pm.
Great drink specials. Time: 8pm Cost: Free
1440 S. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
Apostrophe Lounge

Touch One Tuesday @ The Wine Up
Opening Mic Poetry. Hosted by Filmore and DJ Flemingo. Weekly event of Charlotte and surrounding area poets displaying their talents.
Time: 9pm – 1am Cost: $5 with College ID; $10 without
3306 N Davidson St., Charlotte, NC
Wine Up

Trouble Free Tuesdays @ Club Made
Hosted by The Firm, playing the hottest hip-hop and r&b all night long. $2 Michelobs, $5 mixed drinks.
Time: 10pm – 2am Cost: $10 – Fellas; $5 – Ladies
200 W Woodlawn Rd Ste D, Charlotte, NC

Wednesday, September 23rd
Pop Life @ Apostrophe Lounge
Pop Life is a weekly afterwork event that introduces you to art, music and fashion. Sponsored by The Sol Kitchen and Creative Loafing.
Time: 6pm – 1am Cost: Free
1440 S. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
The Sol Kitchen

Whined Down Wednesdays @ Upscale Restaurant & Lounge
40 cent wings, appetizer specials, $2 domestic and $4 mix drinks. Come vibe with them and enjoy great soul food while you listen to neo-soul, r&b, and jazz in their relaxed environment.
Time: 6pm – 10pm Cost: Free
3108 E. Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC

Give Me The Mic Showcase @ Skandalos
Hosted By Phat Kat Records. All forms of entertainment on display.
Time: 8pm – 10pm Cost: $10
5317 E. Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Phat Kat Records

Laugh Out Loud Wednesdays @ Situations Lounge
New weekly event where an up and coming comedian will be featured.
Time: 9pm – 12am Cost: $10; Free before 7:30pm
7801 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC

Wasted Wednesdays @ Club Ice
5 rooms + 2 floors + 2 DJs = The livest party in the city. And everyone is admitted absolutely free all night long.
Time: 10pm Cost: Free
300 E. Stonewall St, Charlotte, NC
Club Ice

Thursday, September 24th
Alive After Five @ Pavillion at Epicentre
Admission to Alive after Five and partnering bars is free. Every Thursday night party on all 3 levels of the EpiCentre. Live music on the Bud Light Stage.
Time: 5pm – 9:30pm Cost: Free
210 East Trade St, Charlotte, NC
Alive After Five

Laugh It Off Thursdays @ Anntony’s Caribbean Cafe
Comedy & Karaoke. Laugh it off with the special guest comedian and sing a little karaoke. Afterparty starts at midnight. Free parking.
Time: 8pm – until Cost: $5
2001 E. 7th St, Charlotte, NC
Shabazz Productions

RSVP Thursdays @ Décor 1202
Networking event strictly for the grown and sexy. Free complimentary food buffett, good music, and great drinks. Music by DJ Flemingo. 21 and up to enter, 25 and up encouraged. All bankers, corporate & government employees are free all night with ID. Also free if you RSVP thru their email – decor.rsvpthursday@gmail.com
Time: 7pm – 2am
1202 Charlottetowne Ave, Charlotte, NC (CPCC Area)

Top Notch Thursday @ Tilt
Each & every Thursday. Drink specials all night: $3 Imports(Heineken, Corona,etc)…$5 Martinis…$5 Sex On The Beach. Music By DJ Elementz. Age:21+ to enter; 25+ preferred. Dress code: Grown & Sexy
Time: 9pm – 2:30am Cost: Free
127 W. Trade St, Charlotte, NC
Tilt

Touch One Thursdays @ The Wine Up
Weekly event with national poetry features along with a live band and dj. The longest running poetry spot in Charlotte, over 4 years strong.
Time: 9pm – 2am Cost: $10
3306 N Davidson St., Charlotte, NC
Wine Up

House Music Night @ Loft 1523
DJ Rsenal brings you the best in true house music. 1/2 price martinis all night.
Time: 9pm – 2am Cost: Free
1523 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC
www.loft1523.com

“The Message” Open Mike @ Mama’s Caribbean Grill
Enjoy the neo-soul of an island environment while hearing the message from The Message Slam Team! Caribbean food, reggae, spoken word, and more.
Time: 9pm – until Cost: $5.00
1504 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
Mama’s Caribbean Grill

Throw Back Thursdays @ Savoy
Strictly 80’s & 90’s Hip Hop & R&B. Free buffet. Throwback drink specials all night. Karaoke / Open mic 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Time: Doors open at 9 Cost: Free before 11pm
3930 Brookshire Blvd, Charlotte, NC

Friday, September 25th
Festival In The Park @ Freedom Park
Taking place from Thursday, September 24th thru Sunday, September 27th, the annual Festival in the Park, brings good music, good art and good times to Charlotteans and visitors from around the world.
Time: 10am – 9:30pm
1409 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Festival In The Park

Spring Session – Live Jazz @ Kokomo’s Coffee House
Relax, relate, release. ‘Live Jazz’ is back by popular demand. De’uneque Entertainment presents the Spring Session.
Time: 5pm – 9pm Cost: $10
901 South McDowell St, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC

Dinner, Jazz, and R&B @ House of Jazz
Doors open for dinner at 5pm, live jazz at 8pm and old school r&b w/DJ Hot Dog at 11pm. Time: 5pm – until Cost: $10
8630 University Exec Park Dr, Charlotte, NC
House of Jazz

‘The Cure’ @ Therapy Cafe
Been a long week? Having one of those days? BlackRose Events & IV Horsemen Ent have the cure. Fun, Chic, Relaxed Attire. Mix, Mingle, Enjoy.
Time: 7pm – 12am Cost: Free
401 North Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

Fall Fiesta @ Dixie’s Tavern
You are cordially invited to the 2009 customer appreciation party @ Dixie’s Tavern. All year you have supported them and now they want to give a little thanks.
Time: 8pm – 11pm Cost: Free
301 E. 7th St, Charlotte, NC
Dixie’s Tavern

Ole’ Skool Friday Nights @ Utopia Sound Stage
Taking place at Utopia Restaurant’s Sound Stage, come enjoy the sounds of the live band ‘Moments Notice’ plus DJ Technics on the turntables. The atmosphere is smooth and sexy. Doors open at 7pm for drinks and great food.
Time: 9pm – 2:30am Cost: Free before 9:30pm, $10 after
10210 Berkeley Place Drive, Charlotte, NC

Grown Folk Fridays @ Bentley’s RSVP
Dress code is grown and sexy. Music by DJ Rham & Stacy Blackman. 25 & up preferred.
Time: 9pm – 2:30am Cost: Free before midnight
305 W. 4th St, Charlotte, NC

SSSHH Fridays @ Happy Hour Bar & Lounge
Sensual poetry and jazz touching on life, love, relationships, and “relations” with special musical performances. Food served on the patio, along with drink specials all night. Stay for the afterparty with a live DJ.
Time: 9pm Cost: $5 before 10pm & 1/2 price for couples
3603 S. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
SSSHH Poetry

Soul Night Charlotte @ The Sunset Club
Dave Culberson, Tiffany Jones & Tryan Howard Present ‘Soul Night’…”The Hottest Upscale Party In Charlotte.” Attire: The best you ever had. They appreciate no athletic wear. 21+ to enter / maturity required. Blending the best in r&b, hip-hop, house & old school.
Time: 10PM Cost: Varies
1820 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Soul Night Charlotte

Fresh 2 Def Fridays @ Bella Keay
Every One Free Until 11pm. Free Buffet. Music By DJ E-Clips.
Time: 10pm – until Cost: Free until 11pm
3124 Milton Road, Charlotte, NC

Saturday, September 26th
Dinner, Jazz, and R&B @ House of Jazz
Doors open for dinner at 5pm, live jazz at 8pm and old school r&b w/DJ Hot Dog at 11pm. Time: 5pm – until Cost: $10
8630 University Exec Park Dr, Charlotte, NC
House of Jazz

Unheard Sessions @ Apostrophe Lounge
Each and every Saturday, it’s the Unheard Session with DJ Frase, spinning hip-hop, soul, reggae, and house.
Time: 9pm Cost: Free
1440 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC
Apostrophe Lounge

Obsession Saturdays @ Decor 1202
One of Charlotte’s premiere nightclubs. Come see what the city has been talking about for months. Dress code: stylish. 21 + up to enter. Music by DJ Flemingo.
Time: 9:30pm – 2:30am Cost: $10 | Ladies free b4 11pm
1202 Charlottetowne Ave, Charlotte, NC (CPCC Area)

Sunday, September 27th
Communion @ Apostrophe Lounge
Your home for intelligent, sophisticated, edgy and loving people, and music. Laid back lounging on a Sunday evening. Great music. Drink specials. Brought to you by Curtis Mayfeel.
Time: 8pm – 1am Cost: Free
1440 South Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

Live Jazz & Gospel @ Bella Keay
Enjoy the live jazz and gospel of artists and bands from Charlotte and surrounding areas. Free Buffet.
Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm Cost: $5; Everyone free before 8:30pm
3124 Milton Rd, Suite C, Charlotte, NC
Bella Keay

Lyrically Speaking/The Sunday Session @ Utopia Restaurant
Lyrically Speaking is a weekly event that features poetry and a live band. The live band starts at 8:30pm and the poetry feature comes up during the intermission. The restaurant is open with a selective menu.
Time: 8pm Cost: $10
10210 Berkeley Place Drive, Charlotte, NC
Touch One Productions

Sunday Night Swagga – The Barber & Stylist Edition @ Club 935
Letha Tayler along with 935 presents Sunday Night Swagga – The Barber and Stylist Edition. Hosted by DJ Rham & celebrity guest. Drink specials all night. 25 and up to enter. Make sure your swagga is right.
Time: 9pm – 2am Cost: Varies, members free till 11pm
935 S. Summit Ave, Charlotte, NC
Club 935

S.I.N. Sundays @ StrikeCity
Music by DJ Landon. Drink specials all night.
Time: 10pm – 2am Cost: Free
Epicentre 1st Level, 210 East Trade St, Charlotte, NC
Strike City

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