What's Happening: 7 things to do in the Fayetteville area in the coming days

F.T. Norton, The Fayetteville Observer
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Fayetteville is host to a robust community of artists, shops and eateries. While they offer the regular fare expected of those establishments, they also offer events to fill your social calendar.

On any given week you are bound to happen upon a Latin dance class, or a raucous game of music bingo. If learning new cuisine is your jam, some local businesses bring in chefs to teach the craft of things like sushi making or barbecue.

If you're itching to create art or hone your stage presence, some downtown businesses offer things like painting events and open mic nights.

Here are seven upcoming events in the Fayetteville area:

Friday

The Fayetteville Pie Company hosts Music Bingo, 6-8 p.m. Friday at their shop at 253 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville.
The Fayetteville Pie Company hosts Music Bingo, 6-8 p.m. Friday at their shop at 253 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville.

Music Bingo

The Fayetteville Pie Company hosts Music Bingo, 6-8 p.m. Friday at their shop at 253 Westwood Shopping Center, Fayetteville.

Take part in the three rounds of 2000s mix-music bingo. The winner of each round receives a pie combo gift certificate.

Saturday

Sushi Making 101 is 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Dirty Whiskey Craft Cocktail Bar.
Sushi Making 101 is 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Dirty Whiskey Craft Cocktail Bar.

Sushi Making 101

If you ever wanted to learn the art of sushi rolling, here's your chance. Dirty Whiskey Craft Cocktail Bar in Hope Mills, 5431 Corporation Drive, is hosting Sushi Making 101 with the GringoNinja. The class is 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Participants will learn the basics of sushi making, including everything from equipment and preparation, to how to make the rice and the fundamentals of making a sushi roll.

The class is interactive, should be full of laughs, and the host claims you'll leave with your belly full. The class includes 1 drink ticket.

The cost is $59.99. For tickets search "Sushi Rollin 101" on eventbrite.com.

Sunday

The VFW Pig Pickin' is 5 p.m. Sunday at VFW Post 670, 3928 Doc Bennett Road, Fayetteville.
The VFW Pig Pickin' is 5 p.m. Sunday at VFW Post 670, 3928 Doc Bennett Road, Fayetteville.

Pig Pickin' and Live Music

VFW Post 670 hosts a Pig Pickin' and Live Music Fundraiser with music by variety band Reflections II.

The event is 5 p.m. Sunday at VFW Post 670 and Auxiliary, 3928 Doc Bennett Road, Fayetteville.

Cost is $25 for live music and food or $12 for just food. The fundraiser benefits VFW Post 670's Core Programs which reward individuals in the community.

The second annual I Love My Community Giveaway and first annual Black BBQ Cook Off is noon-5 p.m. Sunday at the Murchison Road Food Truck Park,
The second annual I Love My Community Giveaway and first annual Black BBQ Cook Off is noon-5 p.m. Sunday at the Murchison Road Food Truck Park,

Black BBQ Cook-Off

The second annual I Love My Community Giveaway and first annual Black BBQ Cook-Off is noon-5 p.m. Sunday at the Murchison Road Food Truck Park,

The event features music, dance, writing, visual arts, media, spoken word, and a painter and an illustrator's corner as well.

It is held in conjunction with the Black BBQ Cook-Off, where at least 13 top grill masters will compete for the championship belt.

The cook-off is organized by Bruce Yeomans, Carl “Pbm” Pringle and William Jerome Wright. Celebrity judges are Tiffany Whitfield, Kwame Stover, Jesse Mitchell, Judge Stephen C. Stokes, Food Network Winner Chef Judy, Boxing Champ Michael Williams Jr, NFL Star Greg Gilmore, Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin, Spring Lake Mayor Kia Anthony, Briarwood Cattle Farm LLC.

For more information search I Love My Community Cookout & Giveaway on eventbrite.com.

Tuesday

Every Tuesday night is Downtown Salsa & Swing Night at Volta Space,
Every Tuesday night is Downtown Salsa & Swing Night at Volta Space,

Downtown Salsa & Swing Night

Every Tuesday night is Downtown Salsa & Swing Night, free salsa and swing dance classes, hosted by the Culture & Heritage Alliance at Volta Space, 116 Person St., Fayetteville.

Salsa classes are 7-8 p.m. Swing/Shag are 8-9 p.m. Beginner and intermediate dancers are invited. The classes are free. To register search Downtown Salsa & Swing Night on eventbrite.com.

Infinite Art Studio hosts Open Mic Night every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at  Fayetteville Bakery & Cafe.
Infinite Art Studio hosts Open Mic Night every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at Fayetteville Bakery & Cafe.

Open Mic Night

Infinite Art Studio hosts Open Mic Night every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at  Fayetteville Bakery & Cafe, 3037 Boone Trail Ext., Fayetteville.

This is billed as a clean and family friendly event. All musicians, comedians, poets and spoken word artists are welcomed. To register visit eventbrite.com

Thursday, Aug. 25

The return of The Great Puff & Paint, powered by DJ Rayn, is 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 25, at 147 Maxwell St., Fayetteville.
The return of The Great Puff & Paint, powered by DJ Rayn, is 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 25, at 147 Maxwell St., Fayetteville.

The Great Puff & Paint

Concourse 107 and The Livery Cigar Emporium present the return of The Great Puff & Paint, powered by DJ Rayn, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at 147 Maxwell St., Fayetteville.

Seating begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include all paint supplies and a custom charcuterie board and wine while they last. Create and zone out to the finest R&B music. The event is for adults 21 and older.

Search The Great Puff & Paint on eventbrite.com for tickets.

This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Things to do in Fayetteville, NC this weekend