Have your king cake and eat it, too.

Tasting Notes
Thursday, February 16, 6 – 8 p.m.
The vineyard that brought you Silver Oak has another tasty label, Meyer Family Syrah. Hit a free tasting tonight at both locations of Winestore. More.

Get a Clean Slate
Thursday, February 16 – Saturday, February 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hit Slate’s warehouse sale with clearance markdowns galore. The Plaza Midwood interiors market boasts a vibe that blends Parisian flea market with Soho eclectic cool. More.

Luck Be A Lady This Night
Saturday, February 18, 7:30 – 11 p.m.
The stakes are high at the third annual Casino Night fundraiser to benefit Care Ring. New Cotswold hotspot Leroy Fox is providing cuisine. More.

Sweet Tooth Festival
Sunday, February 19, 2 – 6 p.m.
The inaugural event showcases Cupcrazed Cakery, winner of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, South End wine shop Vin Master, The Secret Chocolatier and more at Blacklion’s South Charlotte location. More.

The Couple That Stretches Together…
Sunday, February 19, 12:30 and 1:45 p.m.
Just a few spots left in Pure Barre’s post Valentines Day class at the Myers Park studio. Beer, bubbles and goodies bag provided by Vargi and Vargi and Glow Charlotte. If you wear pink, red or white, you’ll get 14% off one item. More.

Mardi Gras Madness
Tuesday, February 21, 7 – 10 p.m.
No time in your social calendar for jet-setting to the French Quarter? Georges Brasserie is bringing Mardi Gras to the Queen City. Transformed into Bourbon Street for Fat Tuesday, the French bistro will host a four-piece brass band and serve New Orleans fare like seafood gumbo, pan seared red fish with crawfish and bananas foster. More.