Enjoy live music, drinks and hors d'oeuvres at Historic Charlotte's 13th annual Blast for the Past on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Your $35 ticket ($45 day of event) includes access to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art's collection. The event honors the year's most innovative historic preservation projects in the Charlotte area and includes a chance to take home some goodies at the one-of-a-kind silent auction. All proceeds support ongoing preservation and education efforts by Historic Charlotte.

Price: $35 in advance; $45 day of event