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Axios
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
For the fans: Here's what to see and do at Knights games
Charlotte Knights games at Truist Field are about more than baseball. What this means: From foodie-approved promos and family nights to fireworks shows and pet-friendly events, there's something for every fan to enjoy. Here's how to make the most of your next visit to the ballpark. 🌭 For foodies "Taquitos and Tallboys Tuesday": Every Tuesday evening, enjoy $4 taquitos and $8 tallboys at the ballpark. Thirsty Thursday: Every Thursday, quench your thirst with brews and non-alcoholic drink specials including $3 fountain sodas, $4 domestic drafts and $6 craft drafts. Even better: Score a discounted dog during select Thursdays this summer. June 5, June 19 and July 31 are $2 hot dog nights. Plus, plus, plus: Get a taste of what's available at each game in our full ballpark food and drink guide. 👧 For families Sunday Family Funday: Every Sunday at Truist Field, kids can run around the bases after the game. Truist Field Kids Zone: The area behind center field is made just for kids, with a batting cage, inflatables and more. Here's what else: It's also common to see kiddos rolling or "sledding" down the grassy hill behind the outfield on pieces of cardboard. BYOB (bring your own box). VIP Princess Meet & Greet: On June 8, get tickets for a magical pre-game experience including story time, kids hair, nails and makeup, princess photo ops and an all-you-can-eat buffet. 🐶 For pet parents Bark in the Ballpark: Every Wednesday (except July 2), bring your pup to the ballpark — their admission is free. Expect specialty hot dogs, dog-friendly fun and of course, the doorbell sound effect. 🎉 For those who love a theme Military Appreciation: Break out your red, white and blue and show your gratitude for those who have served on July 1 and 2. Tribute to Charlotte Sports Night: On Friday, July 18, come celebrate your favorite Charlotte sports teams and show your pride by wearing your jerseys and team swag. Harry Potter Night: Rep your Hogwarts house at the game on Friday, August 1 and get there early to snag a free Hogwarts hat. HBCU Night: The Friday, September 5 game will feature live performances by the International Institution of Sound, the Untouchables and the Blue Satin. See the full promo schedule. 💕 For date night Charlotte Date Night: Celebrate summer love with a special package that includes two tickets to the June 20 game and a Kendra Scott baseball pendant. Post-game fireworks: Spend a fun date night at the ballpark, then stick around after the game for a dazzling fireworks display against the skyline. Check out the fireworks schedule. 🤝 For group outings Baseball is better with friends. Whether you're planning a company gathering or a bachelor party, the Knights has an experience for you. Group tix: Get discounted seats together starting at $15, plus additional loaded value options. Party areas: Large groups, company outings or parties, spend gameday at the Corona Rooftop, the Piedmont Natural Gas Picnic Area or the Circle K Corner Club. All include a 2-hour all-you-can-eat buffet and full-service bar.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Stormy weather could soak Charlotte's Lovin' Life Music Festival weekend
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Folks heading to Uptown this weekend might want to pack their ponchos and rain boots along with their dancing shoes, as wet weather and possible storms are set to dampen the second annual Lovin' Life Music Festival. The Queen City is in for a classic case of springtime whiplash. Toasty summer-like temperatures are dominating the forecast for the next couple of days, with highs soaring near 90 degrees on both Wednesday and Thursday. But that heat is just the warm-up act. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW: A cold front pushing through the Carolinas this weekend is expected to bring widespread rain and scattered storms beginning Saturday, turning what was expected to be a high-energy outdoor celebration into a weather-watching event. Showers could linger into Sunday before conditions finally start to clear later in the day. By next week, temperatures will cool significantly, dropping to the more seasonable mid-70s, offering some relief after the muggy, stormy weekend. MORE: Lovin' Life Music Fest 2025 releases schedule Despite the soggy forecast, Charlotte city leaders and public safety officials say they're ready. With more than 80,000 people expected to attend the three-day festival in Uptown's First Ward, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has restricted officer vacation time to ensure full coverage, not just for Lovin' Life, but also for Kendrick Lamar's concert at Bank of America Stadium and two Charlotte Knights games. Road closures in the First Ward began Tuesday night, affecting 7th and 8th Streets between Brevard and Caldwell. CMPD promises a strong presence in the area to manage traffic and keep the weekend flowing as smoothly as possible, rain or organizers remain optimistic, saying they've applied lessons learned from the inaugural festival, especially around crowd and traffic management. 'Events like Lovin' Life are a gateway,' said Steve Bagwell, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. 'A way for people to discover the Queen City, to fall in love with its vibe, its food, its people, and its neighborhoods. They may come for the music, but they leave with a new favorite brunch spot, or a great local coffee shop, or plans to come back with friends and family.' MORE: Charlotte city leaders say they've learned valuable lessons and are ready for year two of the Lovin' Life Festival To make it easier for attendees to navigate the city during the busy weekend, CATS is offering discounted light rail and express bus passes for festivalgoers. Rain or not, the show will go on in Charlotte, with a little extra splash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Charlotte Knights implement ‘Pass the Plate' food saving program
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — This season the Charlotte Knights are feeding the community in more ways than one. The Knights have partnered with Feeding Charlotte, a non-profit organization that fights hunger and reduces waste by transporting excess food to local non-profits in need. Five days a week, the Knights and Pro Sports Catering/Levy package excess food from gamedays and store it in a refrigerated space at the ballpark. The Knights then organize pick-ups with Feeding Charlotte the following morning, where the food is transported to Salvation Army Center of Hope, a women's and children's shelter. Partnering with Truist Field and the Charlotte Knights has been a true energizer for our mission. Working together to Fight Hunger and Reduce Waste, we're collaborating to feed our hungry neighbors. Feeding Charlotte Executive Director Rich Armenia Feeding Charlotte's mission is to rescue surplus, freshly prepared meals to reduce food waste and feed the hungry. The Knights are always looking for new ways to assist non-profit organizations in the Charlotte community. One of the many benefits about taking in a Knights game at Truist Field is access to all the food options our ballpark provides on a nightly basis. We are thrilled Feeding Charlotte presented us with the ability to donate that same food to those in need. Charlotte Knights Vice President & COO Dan Rajkowski Some of the food items included in the Knights Pass the Plate Food Saving Program are chicken tenders, hot dogs, mac & cheese, and soft pretzels. The Knights have donated over 200 meals across the first two homestands of the season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekender: 40 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including the fair and festivals
We are wishing there were more hours in the weekend to fill a schedule up with all of these events from Friday to Sunday. Friday, April 18 ⚾️ Take the family out to a ballgame and watch the Charlotte Knights play the Nashville Sounds at Truist Field. | $38+ | 7:04pm | Details 🎶 Party to hit Lady Gaga songs all night long at The Underground. | $26+ | 9pm | Details 🎬 See the film "Subterranean," about hobbyist cavers breaking records in Canada, during the Whitewater Center's film series. | Free | 8:15pm | Details 🎨 Enjoy a visual art workshop at Loyd Studios. | Free | 6-9pm | Details 👕 Bring a shirt to get printed at Macfly Fresh Printing Co. in Camp North End, and stick around for an open mic session. | Free | 4-9pm | Details 🍹 Step on the rooftop of State of Confusion for live music and drinks. | Free | 7-10pm | Details 🎊 Check out the last weekend of Charlotte SHOUT! in Uptown with hundreds of events and attractions, including a mini golf course, live music and pop-up markets. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details 🎡 Take the family to The Charlotte Fair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details 🎭 See Broadway musical "Kimberly Akimbo" at Knight Theater. | $40.23+ | Times vary | Details 🤩 Admire thousands of lights at the Tianyu Lights Festival, with live performances, lantern displays, the Illuminated Playground and more at Concord Mills. | $20+ | Runs through June 22 | Details 🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from comedian Luenell at The Comedy Zone. | $46-$59 | Times vary | Details 🌼 Go to Daniel Stowe Conservatory for their Spring Festival, with face painting, guided trail walks, spring crafts and live music. | $0-$19 | Runs through Sunday | Details 🏐 Play an adult field day game of kickball at Friendship Sportsplex, and follow it up by checking out the food trucks and other local vendors. | Prices vary | 2-6pm | Details Saturday, April 19 🍪 Learn how to bake and decorate bunny cookies at Sweet Spot Studio. | $70 | 11am | Details 🎩 Take a "spirited stroll" through Charlotte's historic cemeteries at Elmwood Cemetery. | $15 | 1-4pm | Details 🛍️ Shop from The Chamber by Wooden Robot market, with handcrafted goods, musicians, food trucks and drinks. | Free | 2pm | Details 🤩 Pull up to Wooden Robot Brewery's FAFO Art & Music Fest with local artists, DJs, vendors, tintype photography, and food and beer. | Free | 6pm | Details 🫖 Enjoy an afternoon spring tea at The Ballantyne with savory treats, pastries, desserts and sparkling wine. | $70 | 1pm | Details 🧀 Eat your cheese fix at the grilled cheese festival in South End, and pair it with Bloody Marys, mimosas and craft beers. | $25-$50 | 1pm | Details 🥚 Take the kids to an egg hunt and story time in Huntersville at 10220 Independence Hill Road. | Free | 9am | Details 🎥 Join an audience for the live taping of "Late Night Regrets" with comedians and live music at B Sinima Studios. | Free | 8pm | Details 🎉 Vibe to throwback party jams from a live DJ at Monday Night Brewing, and stick around for beer pong and giveaways that benefit a cat rescue. | Free | 2pm | Details 🍸 Sip on martinis that you can pair with other tastings and light bites on the garden patio of DTR Dilworth. | $50 | 1pm | Details 🍹 Learn how to make cocktails from Bob Peters at the Goodyear House's Greenhouse. | Free | 3pm | Details ⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on San Diego FC at Bank of America Stadium. | $41+ | 7:30pm | Details 🎭 Take the kiddos to see "Dog Man: The Musical" at Ovens Auditorium. | $36+ | 3pm | Details 🎤 Test your lyrical skills at a cyper hosted by Hip Hop Smoothies in Camp North End. | $20 | 9-10am | Details 🏓 Play a game of pickleball at Tipsy Pickle for a chance to win tickets to Lovin' Life Music Festival, and stick around for themed drinks and giveaways. | Prices vary | 4-11pm | Details 🏃♂️ Run in Charlotte Racefest's half marathon or 10K relay at Symphony Park in SouthPark. | $60-$100 | 7:30am | Details 🍃 Shop for 4/20 deals at Happy Camper's Dispensary in NoDa, and stay for music and food. | Free | 12-8pm | Details 🍻 Sip on Delta 9 seltzers at Sycamore Brewing for their 4/20 Fest while you vibe to live music. | Free | 5pm-midnight| Details 🍾 Vibe to R&B music and sip cocktails on Imperial's rooftop in Uptown. | Free | 3-9pm | Details Sunday, April 20 🐣 Head to Sip City Market & Bottle Shop for an Easter egg hunt and market with vendors selling flower bouquets, infused treats, skincare, drinks and 4/20 goodies. | $0-$20 | 12pm | Details 🥞 Eat from an Easter brunch buffet with live music and the Easter Bunny at The Ballantyne. | $48-$105 | 10:30am | Details 🥅 Cheer on Charlotte Independence as they take on South Georgia Tormenta FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 4pm | Details 🎤 Sing along to a live band playing hit Taylor Swift songs at The Underground. | $35.25+ | 6pm | Details 📚 Pull up a chair and start reading in That's Novel Books Silent Book Club at Camp North End. | Free | 9:30-11am | Details 🧠 Test your knowledge of trivia with Mindless Minutia at Ri Ra Irish Pub. | Free | 5-8pm | Details 🧘 Unroll a yoga mat to relax with a guided flow and journal session at Freedom Park. | $22 | 2-3:30pm | Details 🥂 Pull up with your friends to a day party at Pinhouse, with music from a live DJ and drinks from the bar. | Free | 4-10pm | Details
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Women in Sports, speed dating, & "Great White Shark" events happening during Jumbo Shrimp homestand
Looking for something to do this week? The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are holding a series of promotions this week at VyStar Ballpark during their six-game homestand against the Charlotte Knights, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Tuesday, April 8 at 7:05 P.M. - Women in Sports Night, presented by First Citizens Bank: Gain access to a panel that features women from the sports industry. Guests can talk with one another and professionals during the networking session. Advertisement Wednesday, April 9 at 12:05 P.M. - Yuengling Business Person Special Powered By Miller Electric: Get a field reserve ticket, hot dog, chips and a Yuengling or soda for $25 or $28 with the dugout upgrade. Thursday, April 10 at 7:05 P.M. - Coors Light Thirsty Thursday and 'It's Complicated' Speed Dating Night: You can purchase a 16-oz. draft of Coors Light for $2 or a 24-oz. draft for $3. Those who can drink will get to choose the color of their cup to represent their relationship status - red is for taken, yellow is for it's complicated, and green is for single. Friday, April 11 at 7:05 P.M. - Friday Night Lites and 'THE Great White Shark' Night: In honor of the movie Jaws turning 50 years old, there will have themed elements of the movie throughout the night. You can also purchase a 12-oz Miller Lite for $2 and $1 off craft beer at the Craft Cave. Make sure you stay after the game for the fireworks show. Saturday, April 12 at 6:35 P.M. - Hip Hop Night and Bluetooth Speaker giveaway: The first 2,00 fans through the main gate will receive a bluetooth speaker. The night will also feature a live DJ playing music from the stands during the game. Make sure you stay after the game to watch the fireworks show. Advertisement Sunday, April 13 at 3:05 P.M. - Youth Sports Day and Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday: The Jumbo Shrimp are welcoming youth sports groups from the area. The Shrimp are also hosting a 20-minute pre-game catch on the field. Kids can also run the bases. You can purchase tickets and find more information on this week's events here.
