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2 days ago
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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
Axios
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a doughnut festival and pop-up markets
Spend the weekend shopping from local small businesses at one of the many pop-up markets. Friday, March 7 🍷 Enjoy a four-course dinner at Mama Ricotta's paired with wines from the Colognole region in Tuscany. | $90 | 6pm | Details 🥃 Go to a St. Patrick's Day-themed tasting of Irish whiskey at The Ballantyne. | $90 | 6:30pm | Details 🎤 Listen to a cappella tunes by local troup Queen City Vocals at Heist Brewery. | $12-$15 | 7pm | Details 🙎♀️ Celebrate International Women's Day at Resident Culture in Plaza Midwood and South End with live music, comedy, workshops, panel discussions and women-owned markets. | Free | Runs through Saturday | Details ⚽️ Watch Crown Legacy FC take on NYCFC II at Sportsplex at Matthews. | $12 | 7pm | Details 🎶 Play a Taylor Swift-themed game of music bingo at Suffolk Punch South End. | Free | 7-9pm | Details 🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Spectrum Center. | $22+ | 7pm | Details 🎨 Explore artwork and exhibits at South End's First Friday Gallery Crawl. | Free | 5-8:30pm | Details 🎷 Listen to live jazz music from Eric Darius at Middle C Jazz. | $49-$60 | 6:30pm | Details 🎭 Watch "Dreamgirls" at Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $35+ | Showings through Sunday | Details Saturday, March 8 🧑🍳 Learn how to make a s'mores cake at Sweet Spot Studio. | $90 | 11am | Details 🥖 Learn how to make the best sourdough at Sweet Spot Studio. | $90 | 4pm | Details 🤣 Enjoy a night of comedy improv at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 8pm | Details 🐶 Meet some adoptable pups at Vaulted Oak Brewing and stick around for pet grooming service, or grab dinner from a food truck. | Free | 3pm | Details 🧘 Start your morning with an open level yoga flow at the Whitewater Center. | Free | 11:30am | Details 🏒 See the Charlotte Checkers play the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Bojangles Coliseum. | $30+ | 4pm | Details ⛹️ See the Charlotte Hornets play the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center. | $24+ | 6pm | Details 🖼️ Meet 10 local artists and shop from their artwork at the ArtPop Art Market at Le Méridien. | Free | 6-9pm | Details 👰♀️ Shop for discounted bridal dresses ranging from $99-$499 at Goodwill Opportunity Campus. | Free | 9am-4pm | Details 🧱 Take the kids to see Lego displays or craft some of their own Lego creations at the Brick Fan Expo in The Park Expo & Conference Center. | $22.50+ | Runs through Sunday | Details 🤵 Dress up in shades of brown for the Melanin Affair at The Casey and expect an evening with drinks, live painting and music from a live DJ. | $75 | 8pm | Details Sunday, March 9 🛍️ Shop from Birkdale Village's open air market with a range of items from local small businesses, music from a live DJ. | Free | 11am | Details 🥩 Eat a Sunday surf and turf dinner from L'Ostrica. | $85 | 5:30pm | Details 🤣 Spend the afternoon laughing at Monarch Market's comedy showcase and stick around for drink specials. | Free | 2pm | Details 👚 Shop from 25+ vintage clothing vendors on the lawn in front of the Ford Building at Camp North End. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details 🍩 Indulge in sweet treats at the annual Donuts Festival and sip on drinks at Norfolk Hall. | $32-$42 | 1-5pm | Details 🎵 Vibe to a Notorious B.I.G. tribute at RSVP South End. | $23.18 | 5-10pm | Details Check out more upcoming events on our Event Board. Hosting an event? Reach more Charlotteans through an Event Listing, which includes placement on our Event Board and in our weekday newsletter. Have a scoop about a cool event? Submit your event.
Axios
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including Super Bowl watch parties
This weekend is filled with things to do with a friend — from Super Bowl watch parties to Galentine's events. Friday, February 7 🏀 Cheer on Charlotte Hornets as they take on San Antonio Spurs at Spectrum Center. | $32+ | 7pm | Details 🎨 Visit multiple art galleries and installations in South End for First Friday Gallery Crawl. | Free | 5-9pm | Details 💘 Celebrate Galentine's at Street Bar + Bites with cocktails, crafts and photo ops. | $53 | 6-9pm | Details ❄️ Join a team and cask curl at Whitewater Center followed by a three-course dinner. | $75 | 6:15pm | Details 🧘♀️ Take a recharging yoga class that follows up with a sound bath at YVY training. | $10 | 6-7pm | Details 🎙️ Listen to a poetry reading from a lineup of poets at Goodyear Arts. | Free | 6:30-8:30pm | Details 🥃 Enjoy a whiskey tasting paired with small bites at The Ballantyne Hotel. | $90 | 6:30pm | Details 🐲 Celebrate Lunar New Year, Black History Month and Casa de la Cultura at the Mint Museum for its inaugural Mint to Move event, which includes musical tributes, storytelling, dancing lessons and drinks. | $11-$14 | 7pm | Details 🎤 Vibe to singer Bailey Marie at Great Wagon Road Distilling before she heads out on tour. | Free | 7pm | Details Saturday, February 8 ❣️ Take a free Valentine's Day portrait with your partner in front of the hearts mural in South End. | Free | 11am-2pm | Details 🐶 Adopt a dog and snap a photo with your new furry friend in the kissing booth at Sycamore Brewing. | Free | 1-4pm | Details 🎉 See Willow Pill from RuPaul's Drag Race and party at Scorpio RSVP. | $15-$20 | 6pm-2:15am | Details 🍗 Enjoy a bougie Bojangle's brunch at Merchant and Trade. Proceeds benefit The Bojangles Foundation. Sold out online, but some tickets are available at the door. | $1+ | 1-5pm | Details 🍾 Go to brunch and a day party with your friends at Dream CLT. | $0-$30.59 | 12-8pm | Details 🧘 Unwind with a morning yoga flow at The Market at 7th Street. | $7.70 | 9-10am | Details 🙌 Enjoy hands-on art experiences, open discussions, dance workshops and more at Afro Legacy Fest in Harvey B. Gantt Center. | Free | 12-5pm | Details 🥂 Taste five different glasses of champagne at Bohemian Wine Bar with cheese boards. | $76.37 | 12-9pm | Details 🧑🧑🧒🧒 Take the family to Whitewater Center for crafts, a Valentine's duck hunt, archery games and kids' yoga. | Free with a Wildwoods Activity pass or Annual Pass | 12-3pm | Details 🤝 Meet friends at CLT Social Club's third anniversary at Queen Park Social.| Free | 2pm | Details 🍪 Learn how to decorate tiny cookies that look like beautiful truffles and taste like brownies at Sweet Spot Studio CLT. | $70 | 3pm | Details 🖼️ Explore the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art with the family and get a sketchbook. | Free | 10am | Details 🤣 Laugh the night away with improv jokes from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6pm | Details Sunday, February 9 🏈 Watch the Super Bowl with drinks at STATS Restaurant & Bar. | $12+ | 5:30pm-2:30am | Details 💞 Treat your friend to a Galentine's brunch at Dilworth Tasting Room. | Free | 11am | Details 🛍️ Shop for gifts in a Valentine's-themed market at Super Abari Game Bar and stick around for food, desserts and a photo booth. | Free | 12pm | Details 🏟️ Play Super Bowl commercial bingo during a watch party at Great Wagon Road Distilling with an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. | Free | 6pm | Details 📺 Watch the Super Bowl at Streetcar Bar & Bites while you enjoy $1 wings, $5 buffalo chicken dip and $15 beer buckets. | Free | 6pm | Details 🐾 Adopt a dog at The Chamber's Pints and pregame with pet vendors on site or even get a painted portrait with you and your new pup. | Free | 12-4pm | Details 🍻 Head to Sycamore Brewing & Taproom for a Super Bowl watch party with multiple large TV screens, drink specials and food trucks. | Free | 6pm | Details Check out more upcoming events on our Event Board. Hosting an event? Reach more Charlotteans through an Event Listing, which includes placement on our Event Board and in our weekday newsletter. Have a scoop about a cool event? Submit your event.
