Blue Blaze Brewing, 528 South Turner Avenue, is the first brewery in the Historic West End. It maintains a strong connection with the outdoors and healthy living. The brewery is named after the “blue blaze” symbol on the Appalachian Trail, which leads hikers off-trail to something interesting, like a spring or overlook.
Blue Blaze hosts bike rides, outdoor-themed film screenings, a pop-up farmers’ market and more.
You can see all their upcoming events on their Facebook page.
Here are some free upcoming events:
Live music
- Thursday, March 12th, 6 p.m.: Brew Davis
Trail Talk: Open Forum
Every Monday until March 30th, 2020
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free
Join us every Monday in March for a casual and open conversation about all things related to hiking, backpacking, and the outdoors!
This informal event will take place in our cozy mezzanine. This is a great opportunity to meet folks in Charlotte’s ever-growing outdoor community. Talk about upcoming events, share your favorite local hikes, trade gear tips, and get inspired! If you are new to hiking and backpacking, this is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn some tricks. If you are an expert backpacker, come share your trail tails and make some friends! Talks to be hosted by Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker, Heidi “Picasso” Nisbett (class of 2018).
Trivia Tuesday
Every Tuesday through April 28th, 2020
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
Presented by Geeks Who Drink, trivia and beer fanatics alike can come together for a trivia showdown with a variety of topics designed to put a team’s skills to the test. Free to play, with prizes and pride on the line.
Wind Down Wednesday Yoga
Every Wednesday
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$8, includes a 13oz beer and tip
They’ll have a suitable for all levels yoga flow in the brew room. Admission price includes a 13oz beer and tip.
Blue Blaze Bootcamp
Every Thursday through March 19th, 2020
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$8, includes a 13oz beer and tip
McCrorey Family YMCA will be holding weekly boot camps. Weather permitting, they’ll be taking the class across the street on the Stewart Creek Greenway. Class admission includes a 13oz Blue Blaze beer and tip. Make sure to sign in in the taproom at the bar.
March Live Music
Every Friday & Saturday in March
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays
Free
Local live music every weekend this month. Artists will play outside on the patio, weather permitting:
- March 13th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Maya Beth Atkins
- March 14th, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Greg Adams
- March 20th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Bruce Hazel
- March 21st, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Jason Atkins
- March 27th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Josh Darnell
- March 28th, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Riley Byrnes
Guest Speaker: Jennifer Pharr Davis
Thursday, March 12th, 2020
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$10
This talk will be held in our spacious brewhouse, and begin at 7 p.m. Join us at 6 p.m. for a meet & greet plus live music and an album release from Brew Davis. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.
Blue Blaze Brewing is excited to present guest speaker Jennifer Pharr Davis for the ten year anniversary of her book, Becoming Odyssa. Jennifer Pharr Davis is a hiker, author, speaker, and entrepreneur who loves long trails and good stories. She has covered more than 14,000 miles of long distance trails on six different continents and in 2011 she set the overall (male or female) fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail by hiking a remarkable 47 miles a day for 46 straight days.
Artist Reception: Rebecca Harnish
Friday, March 13th, 2020
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free
Join us for the closing reception for artist, Rebecca Harnish. Artist will be on site to talk about her work and process, with additional works for sale.
Originally from Colorado, Rebecca Harnish has spent a considerable amount of time traveling and living in different places throughout the country. From coast-to-coast and border-to-border, the unique landscapes and ecosystems have always been the greatest source of awe and inspiration in her life, and art has been her means of expressing this. In recent years, hiking has taken on an important role in seeing more and more beautiful places. After completing the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016 and the Appalachian Trail in 2018, she will be attempting to become a Triple Crown in 2020 by hiking the Continental Divide Trail.
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
They’ll have live music, FREE hot dogs and fixins’ (courtesy of Civil Gatherings), and some fun activities for the kids.
Civil Gatherings: Free Family Style Dinner
Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
Thursday, April 9th, 2020
Thursday, May 14th, 2020
7 p.m.
Free
Civil Gathering is hosting a free family dinner on the 2nd Thursday of the month. (Plus Tuesday, March 17th.) Bring your family, friends and neighbors!
Blue Blaze Book Club: Sold on a Monday
Thursday, March 19th, 2020
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free
Blue Blaze Brewing invites book lovers to join us for evening of books and brews. This book club meeting will take place in our cozy mezzanine loft! Be on the lookout for more Blue Blaze Book Club meetings on the third Thursday of every month.
This month we will be meeting to discuss the book Sold on a Monday by Kristen McMorris. Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, Sold on a Monday is a powerful novel of love, redemption, and the unexpected paths that bring us home.
Blue Blaze Hiking Club: Trail Clean Up, Irwin & Stewart Creek
Saturday, March 21st, 2020
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free
Join us as we hit the trail with other outdoorsy and craft beer-loving folks, followed by an opportunity to enjoy a refreshing beverage. This is a series of hikes we will be doing on alternating Saturdays. New members are always welcome! Folks of all ages and most skill levels welcome! Registration NOT required! After the hike, we will enjoy a refreshing Blue Blaze brew back at our taproom. A local food truck will be on site to satisfy your hiker hunger! All participants can participate in a free raffle for some awesome Blue Blaze goodies.
This week we look forward to doing our part in keeping local trails and greenways clean! We are excited to be partnering with Mecklenburg Parks and Recreation and Carolina Thread Trail to kick of Creek Week with a trail and creek clean up! The Irwin and Stewart Creek Greenway starts at the Blue Blaze taproom and continues for 1.5 miles into Uptown Charlotte. We invite you to join us for a few hours to help clean up the trash that has accumulated along this beautiful greenway. Trash grabbers, trash bags, and gloves are provide.
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