Your704 Weekender: Here’s what’s happening in Charlotte Jan. 10-12

CHARLOTTE — From cheering on the Checkers to a Broadway favorite, here’s what’s happening around Charlotte this weekend.

A winter storm is forecasted for our area on Friday and Saturday, so please use the links provided to confirm hours and to check for last-minute updates before you go.

Broadway fans can be in the room where it happens! “Hamilton” opened at Belk Theater in Uptown this week. Performances run through Feb. 2.

Rail Trail Lights return to South End with never-before-seen installations

Grab your cowbell and check out the Charlotte Checkers when they take on the Hershey Bears at Bojangles Coliseum on Friday and Saturday. The team will also be on home ice on Tuesday and Wednesday to take on the Milwaukee Admirals.

Get ready to laugh out loud when Des Bishop performs at the Comedy Zone on Friday and Saturday.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the sounds of the Classical era with its “Bach and Mozart” program at Knight Theater from Friday through Sunday.

It’s “Super Saturday” at ImaginOn in Uptown where families can enjoy storytelling, music, and other activities. Children’s Theatre of Charlotte will also hold performances of “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” at ImaginOn on Saturday and Sunday. The show runs for two more weekends.

Charlotte Restaurant Week offers cool dining deals this winter

If you’re familiar with muggles, quidditch and Dumbledore, check out Middle James Brewing’s Harry Potter Trivia on Saturday.

Lace up your skates and hit the ice at an outdoor rink in Indian Trail, Birkdale Village, or the Whitewater Center.

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