Catawba Brewing, at 933 Louise Avenue, is part of a growing brewery scene in Plaza Midwood. Catawba Brewing has three other locations, in Asheville and Morganton. This is its first foray into the Piedmont.
The brewery hosts frequent free events. See all of them (including some that are not free, like crafts nights) on the Facebook page.
Here’s some of what’s coming up:
Trivia Night
Every Monday
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Free
This is not your typical trivia. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes has teamed up with Catawba to put on a show, including a mix of audio and visual trivia questions. Play alone or bring a team of up to six people. Prizes awarded for first and second place.
PB & J Eating Contest
Saturday, March 7th, 2020
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$5
Eat some sandwiches and raise money for Charlotte Lab School. Your $5 entry fee will go straight to Charlotte Lab, and Catawba Brewing will match all of the money raised.
The PB&J eating contest will have three waves: 3 p.m., 3:20 p.m., and 3:40 p.m. Each wave of participants has three minutes to eat as many sandwiches as they can. There are 20 spots per wave, with a total of 60 participants. Each winner will get a $25 gift card.
Charlotte Symphony On Tap
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$15
Sold out
The Charlotte Symphony will be at the brewery performing music from Sibelius, Mozart, and Saint-Saëns. Seating is first come, first served. Get your tickets here.
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