Weekender: 26 fun things to do in Charlotte this weekend

Presented by the Cook Out Summer Shootout on June 28 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, featuring family-friendly fun and racing’s rising stars in Legend Cars and Bandoleros. Adult tickets start at $10 and kids get in free.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

88. Partly cloudy. 23% chance of rain.

Chinoiserie Squirrel June Pop-up Show at 1809 Norland Rd.: Shop from multiple vendors selling furniture, rugs, pillows, decor and original art at this three-day pop-up show. June 23-25. Free. Details.

40th Anniversary Heroes Convention 2022 at the Convention Center: Some of the best comic creators and comic book dealers will all be under one roof at what is being called the biggest HeroesCon ever. June 24-26. $50; free for those 18 and under. Details.

Summer of Love at The Fairwood 226: Stop by The Fairwood 226 for a weekend of vendor pop-ups, speed dating, a drag show and more fun events. 4pm to 2am. Free. Details.

James Taylor & His All-Star Band at the Spectrum Center: Carolina is in his mind. World-renowned and best-selling artist James Taylor returns to his beloved North Carolina as a part of his namesake tour. 8pm. $58.50+. Details.

Beer Garden Movie Night at Brewers at 4001 Yancey: This summer movie series continues with a screening of the original Space Jam. Bring the family out and enjoy free popcorn and specialty drinks. 8pm. Free. Details.

The Masked Singer National Tour at TheBOplex: Guess who’s behind the mask in this live rendition of the hit TV show The Masked Singer. 8pm. $39.75+. Details.

J’ouvert at the VAPA Center: Celebrate Caribbean culture at this traditional festival. Tickets include a pack of color paint, so dress in clothing you don’t mind getting messy. 9pm. $25. Details.

8-Bit: Heroes Cosplay After Party w/ Dax at Bar Argon: Join the Charlotte Gaymers Network for an unofficial HeroesCon after-party with festivities like a cosplay contest, a RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing party and a drag show. 9pm. Free for Argon Members; $5 for guests. Details.

Sean Mason Trio A Six Year Anniversary Celebration at Middle C Jazz: Originally hailing from North Carolina, the New York City-based jazz band is turning six and is celebrating with an evening of jazz. 9:15pm. $40. Details.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

89. Partly cloudy. 14% chance of rain.

Great American Campout at Anne Springs Close Greenway: Spend a night out under the stars enjoying activities like fishing, archery and kayaking. There will be guided night hikes, dinner (all-beef hotdogs and chips) and s’mores for dessert. In the morning, there will be a light breakfast and a guided morning hike. June 25-26. $22. Details.

Rock & Stroll 5k at Suffolk Punch Brewing: Dress like a rockstar and run for a good cause. Participating in this event supports Cancer for College, a charity that provides need-based college scholarships and educational experiences to cancer survivors attending school in the Carolinas. 8am. Donation. Details.

Luau Party at Skiptown: Take your pup to paradise at this tropical luau party. Your dog can splash in kiddie pools and frolic through bubbles. There will also be food trucks, photo ops, and swag to wear during the part. 11am. $15. Details.

Brewers 4th Anniversary Party at Brewers at 4001 Yancey: Head to the taproom to celebrate four years of beer. There will be live music all day long, birthday decor, and cupcakes and beer for guests. 11am. Free. Details.

June Cornhole Tournament at Protagonist South End: Register with a partner and get ready to show off your cornhole skills. Each team will receive two $10 gift cards to Protagonist just for participating, and the 1st place team will receive a $500 gift card to Protagonist. If you prefer not to compete, there will be a DJ, bar games, and cold Protagonist beer and cocktails. 11am. $20 per team (of 2). Details.

Charlotte Caribbean Carnival: This vibrant and color-filled festival will feature Carnival-inspired fashions, an Afro-Caribbean Village with vendors, music and entertainment and more. Noon. $15. Details.

Post-JuneteenthPop-Up Shop at Queen City Social Space: Support local Black-owned businesses at this post-Juneteenth shopping event. Noon to 4pm. Free. Details.

SXSE – South by South End Music Festival at Lenny Boy Brewing Co.: Catch musical performances from five visiting artists at this fun-sized music festival. Noon. Free. Details.

Big, Blonde & Beautiful: Hairspray Drag Brunch at The Artisan’s Palate (Second Seating): Travel back to the 1960s at this “Hairspray”-themed drag brunch. Guests are encouraged to dress up. There will be drink specials and food available for purchase. 2-3:30pm. $20. Details.

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The Official Pride Bar Crawl in Uptown (meet at The Local): Hop through seven different bars and pubs in Uptown for this Pride-themed bar crawl. Tickets include souvenirs and photos. 4pm. $12.99. Details.

Chiddy Bang at The Music Yard: The fusion hip-hop duo popularized in the late 2000s and early 2010s has reassembled to perform their latest music. 5pm. $15. Details.

Mattie’s Front Porch Pop-Up Dinner at SkyLounge on Third: This new pop-up dining experience by Chef Lisa Brooks features 5-7 dishes of her Low-Country cuisine. Each dinner has a theme and the first is “Old Things New.” 7pm. $95. Details.

Improv Show with Residual Effects at the VAPA Center: Charlotte Comedy Theater’s resident ensemble Residual Effects will have you in stitches during this live comedy show. 8pm. $15. Details.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

90. Partly cloudy. 10% chance of rain.

Camden Commons in South End: Go to the final Camden Commons pop-up for the season. Camden Road will transform into an outdoor living space where folks can hang out, play games, listen to music and eat tasty food from South End restaurants. 11am to 5pm. Free. Details.

Groove Market at The Music Yard: The Sunday Shop Series continues with a lineup of the top local vendors plus DJs and food and drinks. Noon. Free. Details.

Dude Perfect That’s Happy Tour at the Spectrum Center: You may recognize Dude Perfect from their daring trick-shot videos on YouTube. Their antics have gotten them more the 57.6 million (!) subscribers. Watch “the Dudes” compete in battles, tell their laugh-out-loud stories and try to pull off some crazy stunts. 6pm. $32.50. Details.

From Bohème to Broadway at Symphony Park: As the event name implies, this outdoor concert will have a medley of songs from opera pieces and Broadway songs. 8:15pm. $25. Details.

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