Weekday Planner: 23 things to do in Charlotte this week
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MONDAY, JUNE 27
Rumbao Latin Dance: Intro to Salsa & Bachata Class
Camp North End | 7-9pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Rumbao Latin Dance is offering free salsa and bachata classes where you can learn the fundamentals of the two popular dance styles.
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
Cook Out Summer Shootout
Charlotte Motor Speedway | 5pm | $10 for adults; free for kids 12 & under | Details
Why you should go: Watch the next generation of racing royalty go head to head on the front stretch quarter-mile. Drivers will be signing autographs and there will be a fireworks show.
Rooftop TWERKout Dance Fitness
The Metropolitan | 6-7pm | $15 | Details
Why you should go: Meet on the rooftop parking deck of the Met for a “twerkout” fitness class set to fun music.
Pets, Paints & Pints
Devil’s Logic Brewing | 6:30-8:30pm | $55 | Details
Why you should go: Paint your pet with the help of a local artist. All paints and supplies will be provided, and you can order a drink to sip on while you paint.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
Charlotte Reader’s Book Club
Lokal/That’s Novel Books (Camp North End) | 5:30pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Hear from three local authors as they discuss their books and answer questions. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other fellow book lovers.
Cocktail 101 Class
Billy Sunday | 6-7:30pm | $55 | Details
Why you should go: Learn how to make three cocktails with the help of Bill Sunday’s beverage director, Stephanie Andrews. Tickets will also include a welcome cocktail.
Canvases & Cocktails
Condado Tacos | 6-9pm | $35 | Details
Why you should go: Paint and sip with SouthEnd ARTS. Artistic skills aren’t required to participate. Canvases will come pre-sketched, but you can request a blank canvas if you’d like to venture out.
Free Range Clothing Swap
Free Range Brewing NoDa | 6-8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Bring your gently used clothing and accessories and swap them out for something else! This event is a great way to encourage sustainable shopping and slow fast fashion. Bring your own shopping bags.
Wine Wednesday Terrarium in a Bottle Workshop
PlantHouse | 6:30-8pm | $35 | Details
Why you should go: Create a custom terrarium using upcycled glass bottles, decor and other provided materials at this fun workshop. Wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the in-house bar.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
Gōl Tailgate Party
704 Morris Street: | 4-8pm | Free w/ cash bar or $40 for an All-You-Can-Drink pass | Details
Why you should go: Join Gōl for an elevated tailgating experience complete with classic tailgating games, drinks and tasty dishes from Bodega Food Wagon.
Alchemy’s Four-Course Tequila Dinner
Alchemy at C3Lab | 5pm | $95 | Details
Why you should go: Tickets to this dinner include four courses paired with specially crafted tequila cocktails. Doors will open at 5pm so guests can enjoy the gallery’s latest art exhibition, Garbage Person, and dinner will begin at 6pm.
CRWN Podcast Network Meetup
hygge Belmont | 6pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Whether you’re new to podcasting or have years of experience, this event is a great opportunity to meet, mingle, ask questions and share advice with other Charlotte podcasters.
Group Workout
Hopfly | Thursdays; 6pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Join CLT Fit Fam for a free fitness BootCamp. Bring a yoga mat and some water.
Charlotte FC vs. Austin FC
Bank of America Stadium | 7pm | $35+ | Details
Why you should go: It’s gameday on home turf so put on your FC gear and take to the stand to root for our team.
Looking for Group Night
Luck Factory Games | 7-10pm | $5 | Details
Why you should go: Partner up with a group of players to enjoy a night of board games.
The Link Up Young Professionals Mixer
Roy’s Kitchen & Patio | 7-10pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Stop by after work and meet up with young professionals from an array of fields.
Crossroads Cinema Movie Series
Camp North End | 8-10pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Enjoy screenings of iconic films from the 80s and 90s. This week’s movie is Purple Rain.
An Evening with Mo’Nique and Friends
Knight Theater | 8pm | $55-$125 | Details
Why you should go: Spend an evening with the Queen of Comedy.
FRIDAY, JULY 1
Red, White, & Brews
Sycamore Brewing | July 1-4 | Free | Details
Why you should go: Celebrate the 4th of July all weekend long and enjoy food trucks, live music, and select $4 beer.
Live at 11 Outdoor Concert
Ballantyne’s Backyard | 5:30-9pm | $10 | Details
Why you should go: Kick off the holiday weekend enjoying food trucks and live music from local artists.
Doomsday and Night Exhibition Opening
Goodyear Arts Camp North End | 6-9pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: This new art exhibition showcases the works of more than 60 artists drawing inspiration from comic book culture, life during the pandemic and other obsession-worthy subjects.
Chicago Live
PNC Music Pavilion | 7pm | $35+ | Details
Why you should go: Sing along to American rock classics and ballads like You’re the Inspiration and Saturday in the Park.
Of Me I Sing: A Self Portrait Show Of Independence
Petra’s | 8pm | $7 | Details
Why you should go: This event will showcase a handful of works from gallery artists and feature music and poetry readings.
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