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17-04-2025
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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 โพ๏ธ Take the family out to a ballgame and watch the Charlotte Knights play the Nashville Sounds at Truist Field. | $38+ | 7:04pm | Details ๐ถ Party to hit Lady Gaga songs all night long at The Underground. | $26+ | 9pm | Details ๐ฌ See the film "Subterranean," about hobbyist cavers breaking records in Canada, during the Whitewater Center's film series. | Free | 8:15pm | Details ๐จ Enjoy a visual art workshop at Loyd Studios. | Free | 6-9pm | Details ๐ 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 ๐น Step on the rooftop of State of Confusion for live music and drinks. | Free | 7-10pm | Details ๐ 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 ๐ก Take the family to The Charlotte Fair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details ๐ญ See Broadway musical "Kimberly Akimbo" at Knight Theater. | $40.23+ | Times vary | Details ๐คฉ 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 ๐คฃ Laugh the night away to jokes from comedian Luenell at The Comedy Zone. | $46-$59 | Times vary | Details ๐ผ 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 ๐ 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 ๐ช Learn how to bake and decorate bunny cookies at Sweet Spot Studio. | $70 | 11am | Details ๐ฉ Take a "spirited stroll" through Charlotte's historic cemeteries at Elmwood Cemetery. | $15 | 1-4pm | Details ๐๏ธ Shop from The Chamber by Wooden Robot market, with handcrafted goods, musicians, food trucks and drinks. | Free | 2pm | Details ๐คฉ 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 ๐ซ Enjoy an afternoon spring tea at The Ballantyne with savory treats, pastries, desserts and sparkling wine. | $70 | 1pm | Details ๐ง 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 ๐ฅ Take the kids to an egg hunt and story time in Huntersville at 10220 Independence Hill Road. | Free | 9am | Details ๐ฅ Join an audience for the live taping of "Late Night Regrets" with comedians and live music at B Sinima Studios. | Free | 8pm | Details ๐ 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 ๐ธ Sip on martinis that you can pair with other tastings and light bites on the garden patio of DTR Dilworth. | $50 | 1pm | Details ๐น Learn how to make cocktails from Bob Peters at the Goodyear House's Greenhouse. | Free | 3pm | Details โฝ๏ธ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on San Diego FC at Bank of America Stadium. | $41+ | 7:30pm | Details ๐ญ Take the kiddos to see "Dog Man: The Musical" at Ovens Auditorium. | $36+ | 3pm | Details ๐ค Test your lyrical skills at a cyper hosted by Hip Hop Smoothies in Camp North End. | $20 | 9-10am | Details ๐ 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 ๐โโ๏ธ Run in Charlotte Racefest's half marathon or 10K relay at Symphony Park in SouthPark. | $60-$100 | 7:30am | Details ๐ Shop for 4/20 deals at Happy Camper's Dispensary in NoDa, and stay for music and food. | Free | 12-8pm | Details ๐ป Sip on Delta 9 seltzers at Sycamore Brewing for their 4/20 Fest while you vibe to live music. | Free | 5pm-midnight| Details ๐พ Vibe to R&B music and sip cocktails on Imperial's rooftop in Uptown. | Free | 3-9pm | Details Sunday, April 20 ๐ฃ 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 ๐ฅ Eat from an Easter brunch buffet with live music and the Easter Bunny at The Ballantyne. | $48-$105 | 10:30am | Details ๐ฅ Cheer on Charlotte Independence as they take on South Georgia Tormenta FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 4pm | Details ๐ค Sing along to a live band playing hit Taylor Swift songs at The Underground. | $35.25+ | 6pm | Details ๐ Pull up a chair and start reading in That's Novel Books Silent Book Club at Camp North End. | Free | 9:30-11am | Details ๐ง Test your knowledge of trivia with Mindless Minutia at Ri Ra Irish Pub. | Free | 5-8pm | Details ๐ง Unroll a yoga mat to relax with a guided flow and journal session at Freedom Park. | $22 | 2-3:30pm | Details ๐ฅ 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
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10-04-2025
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Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including pop-up markets and a wine fest
Get ready, Charlotte. This weekend is packed with some of the month's biggest events, from major vendor markets to multi-day wine festivals. Friday, April 11 ๐ Check out hundreds of events and attractions, including a mini golf course, live music and pop-up markets at Charlotte SHOUT! in Uptown. | Prices vary | Runs through April 20 | Details ๐ก Take the family to The Charlotte Fair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | $6.38+ | Runs through April 20 | Details ๐ท Vibe to Kenny Garrett in the Jazz Room at Blumenthal Center for Performing Arts. | $46.39 | Times vary | Details ๐งโ๐ฌ Explore Discovery Place in a kids-free environment during Science on the Rocks. | $18-$22 | 6-10pm | Details ๐ง Test your knowledge of hip hop music with bingo at Suffolk Punch. | Free | 7-9pm | Details ๐ฟ Catch a screening of "Running for Good," a documentary on world record marathon runner Fiona Oakes at Whitewater Center. | Free | 8:10pm | Details โฝ๏ธ Cheer on Charlotte Independence against Forward Madison FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 7pm | Details ๐ค Vibe to R&B music from artists Donell Jones, Ginuwine, Adina Howard and Kut Klose at Ovens Auditorium. | $73+ | 7pm | Details ๐ท Find your next favorite wine during the weekend-long University City Wine Fest. Friday will feature a wine tasting and paddle boat experience. The main festival will run all day Saturday at the Shoppes at University Place. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details Saturday, April 12 ๐ถ Check out the Humane Society's Pet Palooza at Truist Field, with live music, food trucks, pet-focused vendors and a variety of activities. | $10 | 11am-3pm | Details ๐๏ธ Shop local vendors at VTGCLT Spring Market at The Ford Building in Camp North End. | $3 | 10am-5pm | Details ๐ Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers as they take on the Utica Comets at Bojangles Coliseum. | $11 | 4pm | Details ๐ Experience guided relaxation practices, wellness dialogues and meaningful connections at "Rest as Resistance" at Trinity Episcopal School. | Free | 10am-2pm | Details ๐พ Socialize with dog lovers at Monday Night Brewing's "Pawty for a Purpose." | Free | 12-5pm | Details ๐คฉ Shop local vendors and fill up from local food trucks at NoDaHood Market at Divine Barrel Brewing. | Free | 12-5pm | Details ๐ฅ Eat bottomless Snooze AM Eatery pancakes to fundraise for the annual Pancakes Over Parkinson's at Vaulted Oak Brewing | $15-$40 | 9:30am-1pm | Details ๐คฃ Laugh the night away to improv comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $16.75 | 6-7:30pm | Details ๐ฝ๏ธ Check out the Charlotte StrEATs Tasting Tour for locally-owned restaurants, tastings, cooking demonstrations, craft cocktails, and live music at Gateway Village. | $85-$125 | 12-3pm | Details ๐ Run in a 5k, 10k, half, or full marathon at Patagonia Charlotte. | Free | 7am-12pm | Details ๐ถ Vibe to "Disturbed" as they make their 25th anniversary tour stop at Spectrum Center. | $50 | 6:30pm | Details ๐ธ Check out a spring craft and vendor market at Urban District Market. | Free | 12-5pm | Details ๐ฅ Sip on rosรฉ and vibe to rhythm and blues music from a live DJ on the patio of Alibi. | $33.85+ | 4-9pm | Details ๐จ Stroll through downtown Concord for the Art Walk Festival on Union with artwork, local vendors selling unique crafted items and more. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details Sunday, April 13 ๐ Support local author Barbara Wilson's dog therapy book release โ and see if your dog has what it takes to obey commands โ at The Chamber by Wooden Robot. | Free | 2-3:30pm | Details ๐ค Shop from The Comunidad Earth Day Market for tacos, crafts, plants and dessert vendors at Resident Culture Plaza Midwood. | Free | 12-5pm | Details ๐ See a fashion show and enjoy a cocktail hour at Kettle Room at Gibson Mill | $15+ | 6-9pm | Details ๐ Head to Birkdale Village for an open-air market with a rotating list of vendors. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details ๐จ Visit The Market at 7th Street's Art Crawl for artwork, handcrafted treasures and engage in hands-on activities. | Free | 11am-6pm | Details ๐ฅ Cheer on Crown Legacy FC as they take on Huntsville City FC at the Sportsplex in Matthews. | $12 | 7pm | Details
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10-04-2025
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April's top events in Charlotte
A new month is already upon us. From wellness festivals to pet-friendly outings, here's how to March into April with a packed calendar. ๐ฅ Mar. 27-Apr. 6: Charlotte Latino Film Festival at Independent Picture House. ๐จ April 4-20: Charlotte SHOUT! in Uptown. ๐ฏ April 4 & 12-13: Charlotte StrEATs Fest in Uptown. ๐ April 5: Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour at Bojangles Coliseum. ๐ April 6: Front Porch Sundays Kick off in South End/Atherton.
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03-04-2025
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Weekender: 34 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including Charlotte SHOUT! and an Empanada Festival
The weather is warming up just in time for outdoor spring events this weekend, including Charlotte SHOUT!. Friday, April 4 ๐ Charlotte SHOUT! kicks off in Uptown with hundreds of events and attractions, including a mini golf course, live music and pop-up markets. | Prices vary | Runs through April 20 | Details ๐ Taste regional wines and cuisines with StrEATs Uncorked in Uptown. | $76.37 | 6-9pm | Details ๐ฅ Attend the Charlotte Latino Film Festival at the Independent Picture House, featuring films by Hispanic artists. | Prices vary | Showings vary | Details ๐ฏโโ๏ธ See Cirque du Biere's aerial show at Hi-Wire Brewing. | $25 | 7pm | Details ๐ฝ๏ธ Eat some menu items from Marina's Tapas while you enjoy a glass of wine at Substrate. | Prices vary | 5pm | Details ๐ท Enjoy BBQ tastings at Carolina BBQ Festival at Victoria Yards with live music, local vendors, activations, merch and drinks. | $35+ | Runs through Saturday | Details ๐ฅ Celebrate with Sneak in Elizabeth as they toast to their one-year anniversary with a new cocktail menu and music from a live DJ. | Free | 5pm | Details ๐ค Shop from Nothing New's $20 vintage clothing sale in Concord. | Free entry | 10am | Details ๐๏ธ Explore Ten Tenths Motorclub, a new country club for car enthusiasts near Charlotte Motor Speedway through the Heritage Invitational. | Prices vary | Runs through Saturday | Details โ๏ธ Tap into your inner artist with sketching, plus visit the aquarium and science lab at Discovery Place Science. | $35 | 6-9pm | Details ๐คตโโ๏ธ Dress up to attend a vintage circus-themed gala with entertainment and pop-up experiences at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. | $250 | 7:30-11pm | Details ๐ถ Listen to an a cappella ensemble of Motown hits that you can sing along to or dance to. | $25-$35 | Details ๐ Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the Sacramento Kings at Spectrum Center. | $24+ | 7pm | Details ๐ง Test your knowledge of Stranger Things at The Suffolk Punch with trivia. | Free | 7-9pm | Details ๐ผ๏ธ Hop around to see several art exhibits through the First Friday Gallery Crawl in South End. | Free | 5:8:30pm | Details โพ๏ธ Take the family to see the Charlotte Knights play Norfolk Tides at Truist Field. | $38+ | 7:04pm | Details Saturday, April 5 ๐ See the Harlem Globetrotters at Bojangles Coliseum. | $50+ | 2pm | Details ๐๏ธ Shop for handmade goods, decor, fashion and more with The Bowl Street Market in Ballantyne. | Free | 10am | Details ๐ญ Pull up to Olde Mecklenburg Brewery for their Best Wurst Festival for sausage toss games, live music, jumbo pretzels, and if you bring your weiner dog, you'll get a free beer. | Free | 11am | Details ๐ถ Snuggle with puppies in your pajamas at Vaulted Oak Brewing and stick around for treats. | $30 | 1pm | Details ๐คฃ Laugh the night away to improv jokes or take the stage to test out some of your own at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $5 | 4pm | Details โฝ๏ธ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on Nashville SC at Bank of America Stadium. | $38+ | 2:30-4:30pm | Details ๐ Head to Metropolitan for free pictures with the Easter Bunny, sweet treats, a live DJ and crafts. | Free | 11am-2pm | Details ๐ป Drink your way through the Charlotte Brewfest in South End by tasting beer from more than 25 breweries and stick around for live music, food trucks and activities. | $28.90 | 1-4pm | Details ๐ง Grab your mat so you can unwind to an hour yoga flow at Sycamore Brewing. | Free | 10-11am | Details โจ Taste your way around Latin America with an Empanada Fest at the Boileryard in Camp North End. Expect a DJ, dancing, live music, drink specials and more. | Free | 12-6pm | Details ๐โโ๏ธ Run in a half or full marathon at Whitewater Center. | $65-$75 | 7am-3pm | Details ๐ท Sip on local wine, craft beers, and spirits in a souvenir glass at Wine & Food Festival in Ballantyne's Backyard. | $58.84+ | 12-5pm | Details Sunday, April 6 ๐๏ธ Support local businesses at Front Porch Sundays at Atherton Mill in South End. | Free | 10:30am-4:30pm | Details ๐ช Pull up to a Wellness Festival with yoga, HIIT, sound baths, workshops and more at Bank of America Stadium. | $0-$115 | 8am-2pm | Details ๐ฏ๏ธ Create your own spring scented candle while you sip on a drink from Resident Culture Brewing at The Market at 7th Street. | $42.03 | 4-6pm | Details ๐ฅ Light up a cigar with your glass of whiskey at The Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar while you listen to jokes from comedian Shaun Jones. | $100 | 7pm | Details โน๏ธโโ๏ธ See the Hornets play the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center. | $24+ | 1pm | Details
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28-03-2025
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7 Charlotte festivals to check out this spring
Charlotte has come out of hibernation, and with it, festival season has sprung. Driving the news: No Man's Land, a festival celebrating women and women entrepreneurs, is taking place along Camden Road in South End from 11am-5pm today. It's free to attend. Here are several other local spring festivals to get on your radar. March March 27-April 6: Charlotte Spring Fair at Route 29 Pavilion in Concord. March 29th: South End Wine and Hops Festival at Lenny Boy Brewing. April April 4-20: Charlotte SHOUT! in Uptown. April 25-27: Tuck Fest at The Whitewater Center. May
