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Food fest, pop-up markets: 31 things to do in Charlotte this weekend
We're spending money on two things this weekend: food at Taste of Charlotte in Uptown and items from local small businesses staging some pop-up markets.
Friday, June 6
🥃 Enjoy a selection of whiskeys paired with a tasting menu at The Ballantyne. | $105 | 6:30pm | Details
🤣 Hear a storytelling stand-up comedy showcase at Tip Top Daily Market. | Free | 8pm | Details
🥍 Catch a Premier Lacrosse League game at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $32+ | 6pm | Details
🎤 Vibe to music from Dispatch with John Butler as they make their tour stop at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | $30+ | 6pm | Details
🏟️ Take the family to see the Savannah Bananas play the Savannah Party Animals at Bank of America Stadium. | $107+ | 7pm | Details
⚾️ Watch the Charlotte Knights take on the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs at Truist Field while you sip on a beer and enjoy concessions. | $32 | 7:04pm | Details
🍽️ Take the family to get a taste of Charlotte in Uptown along North Tryon Street by sampling 100 menu items from the city's most popular restaurants plus enjoy live music and entertainment. | 11am-6pm | Runs through Sunday | Details
🎨 Visit a list of South End art galleries for the First Friday Gallery Crawl and wrap up the evening by grabbing dinner at a nearby restaurant. | Free | 5-8:30pm | Details
🎹 See the world-renowned jazz pianist Alex Bugnon at Middle C Jazz. | $37.25+ | Times vary | Details
🍿 Bring a blanket and a friend to watch an outdoor screening of "The Greatest Showman" at Fourth Ward Park. | Free | 8-10:30pm | Details
🎵 Listen to live music at Whitewater Center after an evening of outdoor adventures. | Free. $12 parking. | 7pm | Details
🎨 Paint with Black Moth Bars in Camp North End while you sip on cocktails over music from a DJ. | Free | 6-9pm | Details
Saturday, June 7
🌭 Challenge your appetite to a hot dog eating contest at Goldie's and stick around for games, live music and more. | Free | 1pm | Details
🍾 Make friends over a brunch with Dishcourse and follow up the meal by dancing to Y2K music at SupperClub. | $20 | 11am | Details
🎶 Vibe to live music over a glass of wine at Frenchy's Sip and Shop in South End. | Free | 7pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to a comedy show at Carolina Beer Temple. | Free | 7pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from The Bowl at Ballantyne's street market to see 25 vendors including local bakers, makers and boutiques. | Free | 10am | Details
🍫 Learn how to make a s'mores cake at Sweet Spot Studios. | $90 | 10:30am | Details
🌈 Head to downtown Belmont for a Pride crawl and end an eventful day at by checking out the market at Primal. | Free | 3pm | Details
🏓 Learn how to play pickleball at Rally in LoSo in a beginner-friendly session. | $5 | 3pm | Details
🎤 See the Beach Boys with John Stamos live in concert at The Amp Ballantyne. | $226+ | 7pm | Details
🤑 Shop from a pop-up shop at Seoul Food Meat Co. in South End. Dogs are welcome on the patio and can be off-leash in the bark park. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
🛍️ Find some handcrafted goods from local vendors at Sycamore Brewing's Saturday Social pop-up market.| Free | 12-5pm | Details
👨💼 Hear from local leaders and innovators at UNC Charlotte Center City as they discuss local and regional sustainability efforts. | $20-$30 | 8:30am-3pm | Details
🏓 Grab a group of friends to meet at Tipsy Pickle in Camp North End for Chilly Coffee Club 's summer kick-off party featuring house DJs, plunges, saunas, pickleball and a dunk tank. | $25+ | 10am-1pm | Details
Sunday, June 8
🛍️ Shop from Birkdale Village's market featuring 25+ vendors with everything from art to homemade goods. | Free | 11am | Details
🎊 Vibe to house music at Blinders' new Sunday day party series featuring a rotating list of DJs and drink features. | Free | 12pm | Details
🤣 Laugh your heart out to a comedy showcase at Monarch Market and stick around to grab a meal from one of their food stalls. | Free | 2pm | Details
⚽️ Cheer on Carolina Ascent FC in the USL Super League Semifinal against Ft. Lauderdale United FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $16-$110 | 7pm | Details
🍻 Stop by Triple C Brewing Company for a colon cancer charity event. | Free | 1-4pm | Details
👖 Pick up some vintage clothes from Thrift Pony's vintage market in front of the Ford Building at Camp North End. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
