The CLog
Check out these events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area this weekend— as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
Friday, Dec. 18
Mint Museum of Art
Actors Scene Unseen puts a spin on Dickens’ seasonal tale with its performances of A Broadway Christmas Carol at Mint Museum of Art. In the production, song parodies from Broadway hits will be sung to reiterate the story of A Christmas Carol in a funny, music-driven manner.
• Party Single Cell Productions moves Alloy to Dammit Janet, tonight. A mixture of electro, industrial, and other sounds from underground musical genres, spun by DJ’s Torchure, Harlequin, and more, as well as $1.50 beer specials will dominate the dance event. Tagged the “Holiday Horror” edition, this party is a twisted alternative to the average holiday shindig. more...
• Music For a night of melodic pop rock vibes head to Tremont Music Hall where Through Porchlight will perform with The Lo and Beholds, Death Becomes Even the Maiden, and Junior Astronomers. more...
Saturday, Dec. 19
Dixie’s Tavern
Dixie's Tavern will host an Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest with prizes to be awarded in categories for "Ugliest Guy's Sweater" and "Ugliest Girl's Sweater." Also, during the festivities draft beer and an appetizer buffet will be available, as well as drink specials and other prizes.
• Comedy It’s all funny business when Charlotte’s own sketch comedy troupe Robot Johnson performs at Carolina Actors Studio Theatre tonight. The show, dubbed “The Best Of Robot Johnson,” will feature original sketches, musical numbers, and the group’s own laughable take on pop culture and more. more...
• Dance Queen City Ballroom's 7th annual Holiday Ballroom Dance Showcase will feature dance performances by both staff and students. Proceeds are for a good cause, as they go to benefit the Charlotte Make-a-Wish Foundation. more...
Sunday, Dec. 20
Duke Energy Theatre
Providence High School’s Chaos Ensemble presents performances of Columbinus at Duke Energy Theatre. The play captures the haunting reality of the Columbine High School shootings, and features excerpts from the diaries of two of the classmates who went on the shooting rampage, as well as interviews with survivors and more.
• Book Reading Tonight, The Evening Muse will pay respect to literature during its "Two Local Lefty Authors" book release event. Pat MacEnulty, author of Picara and Creative Loafing's own John Grooms, author of Deliver Us From Weasels, will read and discuss from their latest books. Jacquelyn Lee will also perform. more...
• Dance This is your final chance to catch North Carolina Dance Theatre’s performances of Nutcracker, a holiday classic about a young girl and her nutcracker doll who embark on an exciting journey, at Belk Theater. more...
