Agenda Weekender: 39 things to do including Summer Pops, National Trails Day and Vintage Charlotte

Weekend Forecast

Friday: 86. Sunny. 0% chance of rain.
Saturday: 89. Partly cloudy. 20% chance of rain.
Sunday: 86. Thunderstorms. 80% chance of rain.

Friday, June 2

Food & Drink

Grand Re-Opening at Sauceman’s: Pitmaster Cole is smoking two whole hogs and offering a low country boil with live music; get a free pork sandwich with a beer purchase, too. 5-9 p.m. Free. Details.

Experience

ConCarolinas at Hilton Charlotte University Place: Expect a costume contest, charity auction, 250+ programming hours of panels, workshops, demos, gaming, a short film festival, concerts and dance. Fri-Sun. $20-$50. Details.

#WalkCLT at Recover Brands: Join OrthoCarolina, Sustain Charlotte and #thesavageway in FreeMoreWest; expect discounts and offers from local businesses, or grab a $10 ticket (includes a beer ticket and T-shirt). 5-8 p.m. Free-$10. Details.

Learn Things

Luscious Mother Summer of (Self) Love 2017 at The Ivey: This is for the Moms who want to go from surviving their lives to kicking ass and taking names at the mom game. Fri: 7-9 p.m., Sat: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $695. Details.

Nuestras Historias at UNC Charlotte Center City: Listen to eight artists and cultural workers from the Southeast present stories about their work and communities. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Details.

Art & Entertainment

GayCharlotte Film Festival at JCSU: Expect film screenings, events, panels, a short film showcase and awards. Fri-Sun. Details.

Charlotte Squawks 13: Charlotte, We Have a Problem at Booth Playhouse: See local performers make fun of pop culture, sports, life and politics both local and national. Fri-June 25. $25+. Details.

Gender and Sexuality: An evening of art, music, fashion and discussion at Elder Gallery: See this special exhibit featuring Carl Plansky and Greg Siler, and outfits from this year’s Condom Couture. 5-8 p.m. Free. Details.

Gallery Crawl at South End: A signature neighborhood event that happens on the first Friday evening of every month. 5-9 p.m. Free. Details.

Jazz at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: 6-10 p.m. $14. Details.

Live on the Green ft. Lillie Mae and Sean McConnell at First Ward Park: Unwind with bluegrass and americana music, food trucks, and craft beer. 7 p.m. Free. Details.

Mint to Move Cultural Dance Night at Mint Museum Uptown: Enjoy Afro-Cuban and Latin-American dance rhythms with a DJ and live musicians to celebrate multi-cultures, ethnic and gender diversity, dance, visual and performing art. 7:30-11:30 p.m. $12. Details.

Charlotte Ballet’s Inspired Works at Knight Theater: Retiring Artistic Director Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux has handpicked some of his and the audience’s favorite works to showcase during this performance. Fri-Sat: 7:30 p.m. $25+. Details.

Saturday, June 3

Food & Drink

Blue Blaze One Year Anniversary at Blue Blaze Brewing: Expect beer, food trucks, bands and more throughout the day. 12-10 p.m. Free. Details.

Grand Opening Celebration at Pop the Top Craft Beer Shop: Expect a limited amount of free pint glass, New Wrap Order with free lunch, wine, kombucha and beer samples, and raffle prizes. 12-11 p.m. Free. Details.

Annual Mega Rose Tasting at Foxcroft Wine Co. Dilworth: 1-4 p.m. Details.

Bark & Boil at Jackalope Jack’s Restaurant & Bar: A low country boil benefiting Dog Days of Charlotte. 1-5 p.m. $10+. Details.

Experience

Brick Fest Live LEGO® Fan Experience at Charlotte Convention Center: Expect hands-on attractions and activities engineered to inspire, educate and entertain. Sat-Sun. $25-$50. Details.

National Trails Day Celebration hosted by the Carolina Thread Trail at South Fork Trail, McAdenville: Enjoy guided nature hikes, yoga on the lawn, free kayak rentals, live bluegrass music and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details.

Atherton Market Grand Re-Opening at Atherton Market: Pastries from Carolina Artisan Bread will start off the morning, and low country boil will be served beginning at 11 a.m. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Details.

African American History Celebration at Historic Latta Plantation: A celebration of African American heritage, culture and music. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $9. Details.

Dudeapalooza at C3 Lab: Food trucks, bounce houses, craft beer, tools, local vendors and a super hero guest will be featured. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Details.

Vintage Charlotte Summer Market at Camp North End: Spend the day shopping with 80+ of the region’s best vintage and handmade vendors; expect food, drinks and live music, too. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $2-$7. Details.

Femme Fest at 1318 Central Ave: A gathering of female business owners, artist, entertainers, members of the community and supporters with vendors, live entertainment, food, drinks and a silent auction. 4-9 p.m. Free. Details.

1 Year Anniversary with DJ Pauly D at Kandy Bar: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $5+. Details.

Art & Entertainment

Long Live Arts Festival at Levine Center for the Arts: All three of the Levine Center for the Arts museums will open their galleries for free tours, live entertainment, food trucks and interactive activities. 11 am.-4 p.m. Free. Details.

Train: Play That Song Tour with OAR and Natasha Bedingfield at PNC Music Pavillion: 7-10 p.m. $34+. Details.

Improv Charlotte Anniversary Show at Stage Door Theater: Celebrate their 10 year anniversary show. 8 p.m. $10. Details.

Abbey Road LIVE! presents Sgt Pepper 50th Anniversary at Visulite Theatre: 9 p.m.-12 a.m. $16-$20. Details.

Latin Night at Snug Harbor: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $10. Details.

Fitness

14th Annual King Tiger 5K at University City at Run For Your Life – University: Go through the heart of University City and end with food, drinks and music for all ages. 6:30 a.m. $17-$30. Details.

5th Annual NoDa 5k at NoDa Brewing Company: Expect live music, vendors, food trucks, beer, medals and more for this fun-filled evening race. 6-9 p.m. $35+. Details.

BlackLight Chakti at MoveStudio Charlotte: Cover yourself in glow paint and make sure to wear white. 7-8 p.m. $15. Details.

Sports

Roller Derby Double Header at Grady Cole Center: The Charlotte Roller Girls will be taking on the Rogue Rollergirls and the CLTRG B-Dazzlers. 4:30-9 p.m. $12-$16. Details.

Sunday, June 4

Experience

AIR + MUD: Ultimate Girls Day Out at AIR Aerial Fitness: Expect BOGO half off facials, $5 aerial yoga classes all day, and BYO champagne. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Details.

June Front Porch Sundays at Sycamore Brewing: Expect plenty of local vendors paired with brews, dog adoptions, yoga, coffee, popsicles and ice cream. 12-5 p.m. Free. Details.

LGBTQ and Ally Pool Party at Craft City Social Club: Expect a cash/credit bar and DJ. 12-5 p.m. Free. Details.

Art & Entertainment

Summer Pops: Hooray for Hollywood at Symphony Park: These open air concerts are the ultimate summer date or hangout experience. 8:15 p.m. $12+. Details.

Kids

6th Annual Kids Triathlon at Levine JCC: Children of all ages and cultural backgrounds will be swimming, biking and running to help other children working to get back to doing those same activities. 1-4 p.m. $40. Details.

We’re excited for…

Taste of Charlotte Festival on Tryon Street: This is the area’s largest outdoor family festival with kid’s activities, chef demos, shopping, plenty of food and their on site wine cellar. Free. June 9-11.

3.5ish Anniv Party and Music Festival at The Unknown Brewing Company: Expect food trucks on site, music all day and Cigar Row selling Unknown-infused cigars. 2-10 p.m. $10. June 10.

The Equality March in First Ward Park: Charlotte will be one of 69 cities internationally participating in the Equality March. 12-2 p.m. Free. June 11.

See all the upcoming events here.

Cover photo via Charlotte Symphony.