The weather is finally beautiful. Moderate temperatures, sunny skies and bright smiles across the board. Get out of the house!
Aug. 28 • Charlotte
NoDa Corn Hole tourney
NoDa Social Committee presents the 2nd Annual CornHolio Tournament. Advanced payment online is $20/person ($40/team) and payment day of event is $25/person ($50/team). Online payment will run through Aug. 27. Registrants will receive entrance into the tournament, food donated by Bojangles, non-alcoholic beverages and dessert donated by Amelie’s French Bakery as well as a chance to win prizes. All money raised will benefit the NoDa Neighborhood Association and the Johnston YMCA. 2424 N. Davidson St. 1-8 p.m. knownoda.org/cornholio.
Aug. 28 • Lake Norman
Get Lei’d at the Lake
Just Twirl hosts a second boat cruise party with qnotes’ own DJ Big David (David Stout). $40 in advance. More details and ticket purchasing at justtwirl.com.
Aug. 28 • Durham
Switch-A-Roo Drag Bingo
Join hosts Mary K Mart and John Paul Womble as the gals perform songs by the boys for a night of mixed up fun and entertainment. Tickets are $17 in advance or at the door and can be purchased online. Durham Armory 212 Foster St. 6 p.m.-11 p.m. dragbingo.com.
Aug. 28 • Winston-Salem
Rainbow Read-In
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem hosts a “Rainbow Read-In” with writings from LGBT authors. Participants are encouraged to bring selections to share and can include poetry or prose by LGBT writers. Admission is free, with donations accepted benefiting the Adam Foundation. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 Robhinhood Rd. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. uufws.org. adamfoundation.org.
Aug. 29 • Charlotte
‘Shades of Me’ Cabaret
Join Petra’s on a journey of a life in lyrics: Rachael Houdek presents an uncensored look at her life experiences through song. A talent and show you do not want to miss. When you’re unable to find the words to say it, find a song to portray it. Accompaniment provided by Ryan Stamey. Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Ave. 8:30 p.m. petraspianobar.com.