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18-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Weekender: 40 things to do in Charlotte this Juneteenth weekend
There are tons of events this weekend that you don't want to miss, including a list of Juneteenth celebrations. Thursday, June 19 🙌 Pull up to the Juneteenth Arts Fest at Shoppes at University Place for performances, live music, a marketplace and more. | Free | 4–8pm | Details 🤣 Take a comedy improv class at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $295 | 6:30pm | Details 📝 Learn about mind mapping at a journaling session with Good Postage at Canteen. | Free | 6–8pm | Details 🍿 Grab a blanket to see an outdoor screening of "Diary of a Mad Black Woman – The Play" on the lawn in front of the Ford Building at Camp North End. | Free | 8:30–10:30pm | Details 🧠 Test your knowledge of music trivia at Rhino Market in South End. | Free | 6:30–9:30pm | Details 🎉 Catch an after-work vibe at 5th Street Live in Uptown with bands, food and drinks. | Free | 5–10pm | Details 🎤 Take your friends to enjoy a Juneteenth-themed trivia and karaoke session at Cheers Mate Bar and Lounge in Uptown. | $10 | 8–9:30pm | Details 🛍️ Shop from Black-owned businesses in a festival with food trucks and live music at the Innovation Center of Charlotte. | Free | 5–9pm | Details 🙌🏽 Honor Juneteenth at the Harvey B. Gantt Center with art making, activities, discussions and performances. | Free | 12–4pm | Details 🫱🏽🫲🏼 Celebrate Black unity at West Charlotte High School with entertainment, giveaways, a dance competition and more. | Free | 2–6pm | Details 🎡 Take the family to the Queen Charlotte Fair at Route 29 Pavilion with games, food and rides. | $6–$12 | Runs through July 5 | Details 🍾 Vibe to music from local DJs in a Juneteenth day party at RSVP South End. | $28+ |3–9pm | Details Friday, June 20 🤣 See Connor Wood make his tour stop at The Comedy Zone. | $38 | 9:45pm | Details 🦸 Check out HeroesCon 2025 at the Charlotte Convention Center. | $30+ | Runs through Sunday | Details 🤝 Connect with local creators and business owners at the Boileryard in Camp North End. | Free | 6pm | Details 🎱 Play bingo at Sugar Creek Brewing for a chance to win a spicy prize, and get there early for the drinks. | Free | 8pm | Details 🍷 Eat small plates from Marina's Tapas while you sip on Spanish wines at Substrate. | Free | 5pm | Details 🎶 Test your knowledge of boy bands and girl group trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a cash prize. | Free | 7–9pm | Details 🧪 Spend the evening at Science on the Rocks with hands-on labs and drinks as you explore Discovery Place Science. Adults only. | $18–$22 | 6pm | Details 🎥 Take the kids to see an outdoor screening of "Night at the Museum" at Fourth Ward Park. | Free | 8–10:30pm | Details 🍳 Mingle with Black professionals over brunch at 3rd & Fernwood. | Free | 12–3pm | Details Saturday, June 21 🎊 Embrace Black culture through fashion, music, activations and more with the Durag Festival at Blackbox Theater. | $49+ | 2–10pm | Details 🫖 Step into a garden setting at The Ballantyne hotel to enjoy an afternoon tea with light pastries. | $35–$70 | 1pm | Details 🏓 Learn the basic tips and tricks of pickleball with friends at Rally in LoSo. | $5 | 3pm | Details 😆 Laugh the evening away with local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6:30pm | Details 🎥 Join the audience of a live taping of a comedy session and live music at B Sinima Studios. | Free | 8pm | Details 🎊 Celebrate The Suffolk Punch's anniversary with live music and drink specials. | Free | 12–10pm | Details 🛍️ Shop from a Pride month-themed vendor market at Seoul Food Meat Co. in South End. | Free | 12–5pm | Details 🤑 Shop from local small businesses in a family-friendly vendor market at Resident Culture Brewing. | Free | 12–5pm | Details 🎶 Take the kids to see Kidz Bop Live at PNC Music Pavilion. | $30+ | 6pm | Details 🏳️🌈 Bar-hop around for drink specials in a Pride Crawl in Uptown. | $15 | 4–10pm | Details 📚 Check out an African American book festival at Second Ward High School Gymnasium. | Free | 11am–4pm | Details Sunday, June 22 🏟 See Real Madrid CF play CF Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup Matches at Bank of America Stadium. | $101+ | 3pm | Details 👰♀️ Meet 20 of Charlotte's top wedding vendors, from planners and photographers to florists and boutiques, at Barrel Room at Triple C for their bridal show. | Free | 1–4pm | Details 🍾 Bring your friends and an appetite to the Boileryard Brunch day party with a beach theme at Camp North End | Free | 2–8pm | Details 🪩 Vibe to multiple DJ sets for Blinders' Sunday Service day party series. | Free | 12–5pm | Details 🕯️ Create a signature candle scent at The Market at 7th Street and stick around to see art and live music in celebration of Juneteenth. | $30 | 1pm | Details 🕹️ Head to Monday Night Garden Co. to play in a Mario Kart tournament for a chance to win a prize — and in between laps, you can fuel up on pizza. | Free | 5–9pm | Details 🎊 Celebrate Juneteenth weekend with kids story time, a Black-owned business pop-up and live music. | Free | 11am–4pm | Details 🎤 Vibe to The Driver Era at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | $32+ | 8pm | Details
Axios
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte, including the Black College Invitational Championship
Charlotte is packed with events this weekend, from parties celebrating The Black College Invitational Championship to the No Man's Land Festival led by female-owned businesses. Friday, March 21 🎶 Local and regional musicians will perform Chaka Khan's greatest hits at Booth Playhouse. | $40.23+ | 8-10pm | Details ✍️ Attend the Charlotte Tattoo Arts Festival at The Park Expo & Conference Center and stick around for seminars and live entertainment. | $41+ | Runs through Sunday | Details 🏀 See one of many HBCU basketball teams play at Bojangles Coliseum during The Black College Invitational Championship. | Prices vary | Through Sunday | Details 🎉 Dance the night away to a dirty south DJ set at The Fillmore. | $27.50 | 9pm | Details 🎤 Vibe to Neo-Soul music and spoken word at Alongside Brewing. | $12.51+ | 9:30pm-2am | Details 🤭 See comedians Sheryl Underwood, Kyle Erby and Mike Washington at The Comedy Zone. | $46-$59 | Times vary | Details Saturday, March 22 🦪 NoDa Brewing Company is hosting the 6th Annual Mother Shucking Oyster Roast. Expect live music and oysters of course. | $39.19 | 3pm | Details 🎤 Vibe to Taylor Swift songs all night at Vaulted Oak Brewing while you enjoy food truck food. | Free | 6pm | Details 💦 Celebrate World Water Day at Town Brewing Company. There'll be a family-friendly obstacle course and water conservation information. | Free | 11:30am | Details 🤣 Enjoy improv jokes at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6pm | Details 😂 Female comedians are taking over the Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 8pm | Details 🚴 Bike 24-41 miles in The Whole Enchilada race at the Whitewater Center. | $50-$70 | 8:30am | Details 💃 Celebrate Spanish culture at Camp North End with live music, sangria, Spanish wines and paella cooking demonstrations. | Free | 12-5pm | Details 🎊 Shop from 70+ women-owned businesses at No Man's Land Festival along Camden Road in South End.| Free | 11am-5pm | Details 🧘 Unwind with a yoga flow and stick around for drinks at Sycamore. | Free | 10-11am | Details 🛍️ Shop from local small businesses at Victoria Yards in Uptown and then grab lunch from The Market at 7th Street. | Free | 12-6pm | Details 😆 See comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan at Spectrum Center. | $63+ | 7:30pm | Details ⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on San Jose Earthquakes at Bank of America Stadium. | $42+ | 7:30pm | Details 🍾 Attend a day party with music from a live DJ, games and bottomless mimosas at Queen Park Social. | $25+ | 3-9pm | Details 🏉 Cheer on Anthem Rugby Carolina as they take on Houston SaberCats at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $18-$46 | 7pm | Details Sunday, March 23 📚 Pull up a chair to read your book at That's Novel Books Silent Book Club at Camp North End. | Free | 9:30am-11am | Details 🎶 Vibe to live music while you eat smoked meats at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 1-4pm | Details 🎸 Listen to contemporary jazz guitarist and vocalist Steve Oliver at Middle C Jazz. | $33-$40 | 6-7:30pm | Details 💘 Pull up to a singles-only pajama party at Streetcar Bar & Bites with discounted drinks, photo ops, music, raffles and giveaways. | $18.89 | 2-5pm | Details 🍹 Learn how to make espresso martinis, spritz and old fashions at Monday Night Brewing while you enjoy light bites. | $53.49 | 2-4pm | Details 👟 Buy, sell, or trade your sneakers, streetwear, or accessories at The Sneaker Trade Show at Charlotte Convention Center. | $21.45 | 1-6pm | Details 🍳 Enjoy a brunch day party at 3rd & Fernwood with Caribbean-inspired cuisine and music from a live DJ. | $12.51 | 12-5pm | Details 🥂 Swing by the Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End for music from a live DJ, food and special drinks from Canteen and Black Moth Bars. | Free | 12-4pm| Details
