Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
Friday, Jan. 9
Film: Film: Lights! Camera! Action! Get ready to glue your eyes to the screen for a special viewing of short award-winning films by female African-Americans at the 6th Annual Legacy of Black Women Short Film Showcase.
Arts: Learn about teas from around the world, as well as practices like Feng Shui and Kung Fu at International Houses Taste of Tea and Zen Event.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Food: Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
139 S. Tryon St.
Dont eat before you go and prepare to gorge on meats galore at this all-you-can-eat Brazilian hot spot.
Music: Rock out to some good ol country-styled punk rock from 500 Miles To Memphis at the Milestone.
Theater: Go batty with Bat Boy: The Musical at Actors Theatre of Charlotte.
Sunday, Jan. 11
Music: Wu-Tang Clan
Amos Southend
Hardcore rappers Wu-Tang Clan raise the roof at Amos Southend with old hits and newbies from its latest album 8 Diagrams.
Theater: Watch two characters with very different personalities take a swerve for the better in performances of Driving Miss Daisy at Duke Energy Theatre.
Food: Flip out with the variety of pancakes at Original Pancake House.