BackStage Lounge Halloween Pop Up At SouthBound Is Open And We Visited
‘Tis the spooky season. And, we’re always on the hunt for unusual fun places to visit with friends. So, BackStage Lounge Halloween pop up at SouthBound felt like the perfect…
A view from inside the BackStage Lounge at SouthBound in Charlotte North Carolina open now through Halloween.
Debbie Nance
'Tis the spooky season. And, we're always on the hunt for unusual fun places to visit with friends. So, BackStage Lounge Halloween pop up at SouthBound felt like the perfect one to try. The pop up is hosted by Black Lagoon with plenty of fun and creative cocktails and small plates to fit the haunted theme.
What Is BackStage Lounge Halloween Pop Up?
Just to give you some background on how the BackStage lounge Halloween pop up operates. It's kind of like a throwback to a speakeasy where it's a bit hidden and you need a password to enter. So, although you may know about SouthBound and the restaurant, live music stage, etc. you may not know about the BackStage Lounge tucked away in back.
The decorated window in our booth at the BackStage Lounge Halloween Pop up
How BackStage Lounge Halloween Pop Up Works
I'll save you some trouble searching for the entrance. It's on the side where the barbershop is. In fact, you enter through the barbershop. And, no, it's not a fake barbershop for the facade. It's a legit barbershop. You find yourself in a tiny lobby type area with shredded bloody mummy gauze. And, there's a large heavy door. But, you can't open it. At least we couldn't. There is an old phone on the wall. So, I picked it up and it started to ring. Then, the door opened for us. I'm thinking maybe they might have asked for the password if they hadn't been incredibly busy. By the way, the up to date passwords are on their socials if anyone needs them.
Debbie NanceWhat To Expect At BackStage Lounge
It's not a huge space. But, it began to fill up quickly. There are some tables and cozy booths. But, otherwise it's just standing and mingling. We were lucky to grab a booth. It was dimly lit and perfectly decorated with Harry Potter type candles suspended above the bar. There were a number of themed items to carry out the spookiness. I love the vibe. The cocktails had fun names like the "Creature Feature" and "Silent Scream." And the food menu features small plates like "Creature from the Black Rangoon" and "Halloween Candy For Adults." Our friends ordered both of those. As you might imagine the "rangoon" were black dumplings with red chile sauce. And, the "candy" featured popcorn balls and some assorted chocolate bites.
Debbie Nance
Assorted treats from the "Adult Halloween Candy" menu item at BackStage Lounge Halloween Pop Up
When To Visit
All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I suggest get there early for parking and seating. They open at 5 p.m. And, there are no reservations. BackStage Lounge at SouthBound operates Tuesday-Saturday through October 31. Give it a visit!
5 Can’t Miss Festivals This Fall And Winter In Jackson County North Carolina
Fall is here and winter is quickly approaching. And this is the perfect time of year to plan a mountain getaway to the mountains of North Carolina. And the towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, and Sylva are ready to host you and visitors from all over at 5 festivals and events in the Jackson County towns. This area is about a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Charlotte making it the perfect spot for a fall or winter getaway. From leaf season which is a site to see anywhere in the North Carolina Mountains, to winter and the holidays and maybe even a snowfall there is something for everyone to enjoy.
These 5 festivals and events take place between October and December and include fall craft festivals and holiday events across Jackson County. But even if you can't swing a trip before the holidays, perhaps pay a visit at the beginning of the year with small crowds and lower prices. And an even better chance for that snow I'm dreaming of! Keep reading to learn more about these events. And get more info on planning your visit here.
Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
Dates: October 6th-8th
Location: The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC
This annual three day festival features 90 artisan vendors, live music, crafts for kids, food trucks, and more. Everything sold at the festival is handmade by the vendors including unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry, and more. All while the leaves are turning their gorgeous colors the beautiful mountain village of Cashiers. The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival is free to attend.
WNC Pottery Festival
Date: November 4th
Location: Bridge Park, Railroad Ave, Sylva NC
One of the top events in the North Carolina mountains and Top 20 event in November in the Southeast the WNC Pottery Festival features more than 40 master potters, with many demonstrations in a variety of techniques. Potters come from over 13 states and work with a variety of clay art styles.
Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries
Dates: December 1-2, and December 8-9th
Location: Downtown Dillsboro
2023 marks the 40th anniversary or Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries. The downtown of Dillsboro comes alive with 2,500 candles and white lights. There are carolers, cocoa and cider, and horse-drawn carriage rides. There is also live music and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Cashiers Christmas Parade
Date: December 2nd
Location: Cashiers Crossroads
Don't miss the Cashiers Christmas Parade this December. Local businesses, organizations, and residents take part in the yearly parade that travels a 1-mile loop.
Sylva Christmas Parade
Date: December 3rd
Location: Downtown Sylva's Main Street
This hour-long parade features floats, bands, and of course, Santa makes an appearance. If you're in town you'll also want to check out the town's tree lighting and fireworks on December 1st.
