Toni Baker-Tyson describes herself as a social butterfly and writes about the Qcity's grown-folks nightlife. Her entertainment picks are published each Thursday. Opinions expressed are solely her own. Email her at toni@qcitymetro.com.

The buzz last weekend was all about the movie "Red Tails," the thrilling story of the Tuskegee Airmen. I loved seeing many of you standing in line (shows were sold out). I hope you enjoyed the film as much as I did.

Are you taking advantage of Queen's Feast -- Charlotte Restaurant Week? I had a great time at one of the city’s high-end steakhouses. I'm hooked and have two more stops on my agenda. This event runs until Sunday, Jan. 29. Don't miss out. http://www.charlotterestaurantweek.com/.

Ready for the Super Bowl? I could hardly contain myself watching the play off games. As a matter of fact, I was so nervous that I had to leave a football  party minutes before the Giants/49 Niners game ended. I was relieved to hear my Giants pulled out a win.

If you are looking for a place to watch the Super Bowl, look no more. The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists is hosting a fundraiser party, and you are invited. Check out Qcitymetro’s events listing for more information. I hope to see you there.

Here are my weekend picks:

FRIDAY
Converge ~ McColl Center for Visual Arts invites the public to an opening reception. Join Rashaad Newsome, the Gantt Center’s new artist-in-residence. Newsome borrows intensively from hip-hop and popular culture. His work was shown in the 2010 Whitney Biennial and PS1MoMa and has been profiled in Art in America.
Location: McColl Center (721 North Tryon St)
Cost: FREE
Time: 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.
More info: Visit the McColl Center website or call 704 332-5535

SATURDAY:
Melancolia ~ In this beautiful movie about the end of the world, Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Michael (Alexander Skarsgård) are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of her sister Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), and brother-in-law John (Kiefer Sutherland). Despite Claire’s best efforts, the wedding is a fiasco, with family tensions mounting and relationships fraying. Meanwhile, a planet called Melancholia is heading directly toward Earth. “Melancolia” is a psychological disaster film from director Lars von Trier. It is being presented by the Charlotte Film Society.
Location: Carolina Cinemas Crownpoint (9630 Monroe Road)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 - $8
More info: Visit CharlotteCultureGuide.com

SUNDAY:
Albert Nobbs (an independent film) ~ In 19th-century Ireland, painfully shy butler Albert Nobbs (Glenn Close) hides an incredible secret -- he is really a she. Terrified that someone will discover her identity, Albert keeps a low profile, until the arrival of Hubert Page (Janet McTeer). Hubert is also secretly a woman and has managed to find a partner who helps her maintain her masquerade. Hoping to find a similar arrangement, Albert begins wooing a hotel maid (Mia Wasikowska).
Location: Regal Park Terrace Stadium 6 (4289 Park Rd)
Times: 1:50 p.m., 4:35 p.m., 7:10 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
Cost: $10 (matinee $7)
More info: (704 ) 523-9771

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