Weekday Planner: 19 things to do this week in Charlotte — including Panthers game and Busta Rhymes concert

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MONDAY, AUGUST 26

Bark in the Ballpark

BB&T Ballpark | 6 p.m. | $9+ | Details

Why you should go: This is the final Bark in the Ballpark for the season so this is your last chance for your fur child to see the Knights defeat the Durham Bulls.

Homemade Dumplings & Egg Rolls with SkillPop

Whole Foods – SouthPark | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $40 | Details

Why you should go: Nothing is more comforting than dumplings; it’s an excellent dish to know how to make for colder weather.

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Mecktoberfest Märzen Lager Release

OMB | All day | Free | Details

Why you should go: The PSL of local beer, Mecktoberfest is back for another season. Get it on draft at OMB and a 6- and 12-packs around town. Happy fall, y’all.

[Agenda related guide: Complete list of Charlotte’s 25+ breweries — and what beer to order from each]

Pizza Pizza! Vegan Vegan!

7th Street Public Market | 6 p.m. | $45+ | Details

Why you should go: Learn how to make delicious vegan pizza, and take home the recipe so you can practice at home. Your ticket includes dinner and a beer/wine/coffee ticket.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

bardo & Salud Cerveceria Beer Dinner

bardo | 6:45 p.m. & 8:45 p.m. | $95 | Details

Why you should go: You get five unique courses created by chef Noll, with beer pairings from Salud’s own brewery and taproom.

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Hilliard Studio Method Back-to-School Bash

516 Fenton Place | All day | Free | Details

Why you should go: HSM is celebrating the new school year with free classes all day long, and samples and pop-ups from Green Brothers, Poole Shop and Infinity MedSpa. All class packages are 10 percent off through Friday.

Charlotte Seen Fashion Week

Citywide | Varies | Varies | Details

Why you should go: All week some of the city’s best designers and retailers will be showcasing the best in fashion. See the full lineup here.

3rd Annual Women in Baseball Night

BB&T Ballpark | 6-10 p.m. | $9+ | Details

Why you should go: Celebrate women in baseball and get Megan Cavanagh’s — she played Marla Hooch in “A League of Their Own” — autograph.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

NC Yoga Bar at the Mint

Mint Museum Uptown | 6 p.m. | Free, $10 (non Mint members) | Details

Why you should go: Take a one-hour yoga class then explore the museum for free.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29

Craft the Perfect Cheeseboard (for Extroverted Introverts) with SkillPop

Not Just Coffee (Jay Street) | 6:30-8 p.m. | $45 | Details

Why you should go: Lauren Levine wrote an article called 7 things that extroverted introverts like myself wish you understood earlier this summer that apparently resonated with a lot of you. Join her for an evening of socializing (but not too much) and cheese board making.

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Music at the Met

The Metropolitan | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: Every week they’ll have live music, games and food and drink specials. We can get behind a fall outdoor concert series — it’s much more enjoyable to sit outside when your jeans aren’t sticking to your body.

Barre & Brews

Pour | 6:30 p.m. | $5 | Details

Why you should go: Do a sneaky hard Barre workout, then treat yourself to a beer for all of your hard work (only 35 cents an ounce). Bring your own mat and sticky socks if you have them (barefoot is cool too).

49ers opening game

UNC Charlotte | 7:30 p.m. | $15+ | Details

Why you should go: Cheer on the 49ers for their first home game of the season as they take on Garner-Webb.

Carolina Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Bank of America Stadium | 7 p.m. | $20-$270+ | Details

Why you should go: Football season is here, people. Get out out and cheer on the ‘Thers.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30

Chase Rice

Romare Bearden | 5:30-10:30 p.m. | $25+ | Details

Why you should go: Get pumped for the Belk College Kickoff game with a tailgate concert. P.S. – We all know which team Chase is cheering for.

Tar Heels in Town

Graham St. Pub & Patio | 5 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: It’s always a GDTBATH, especially when beloved Blue Cup specials make their way to Charlotte. Plus, hang out with other Heels and former UNC athletes, heel ya!

[Agenda related guide: 10 best rooftop bars in Charlotte]

Busta Rhymes

The Fillmore | 8 p.m. | $35-$40 | Details

Why you should go: Experience a night of throwbacks with Busta Rhymes.

Food Truck Friday Plaza Midwood 

Resident Culture Brewing | 5 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: As always, they’ve got live music, unique brews and six food trucks.

Food Truck Friday South End

Sycamore Brewing | 4-10 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: This weeks banging lineup includes Papi Queso Food Truck, TIN Kitchen, OooWee BBQ, Gyro Twins Truck, TOLA Rose Italian Eats Food Truck, New Wrap Order, GOGI, Chef Ray’s Cuban Cuisine and Holy City Waffles. They’ll have refreshing boozy drinks like Prosecco pops and frosé — plus the usual beer and cider.

Friday Nights at Camp North End

1824 Statesville Ave. | 5-10 p.m. | Free | Details

Why you should go: Every Friday, they’ll have food, music and a few surprises for a laid-back hangout. Note: Kids and leashed pets are welcome. 

Looking for more things to do? Here’s a full calendar of cool events in Charlotte. 

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