Weekday Planner: 18 things to do in Charlotte this week
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TUESDAY, JULY 5
Cook Out Summer Shootout – Red White and Brews
Charlotte Motor Speedway | 5-9pm | $10 for adults; free for kids 12 & under | Details
Why you should go: Watch the next generation of racing go head to head on the front stretch quarter-mile. Drivers will be signing autographs and there will be a fireworks show.
Training Camp Fitness Bootcamp
NoDa Brewing Company | 6-7pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Get your body moving in this instructor-led, bootcamp-style workout.
Yoga at the Mint
Mint Museum Uptown | 5:15-6:15 | $15 | Details
Why you should go: Bring a yoga mat, water and join NC Yoga Bar for a relaxing yoga flow fit for all skill levels.
Tipsy Terrarium Tuesday
PlantHouse | 6:30-8pm | $26 | Details
Why you should go: The Plant House crew will give you an overview of succulent care and help you assemble your own terrarium. Makes for a fun evening out with friends or a cute date night.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
Qigong in the Garden
Children’s Garden at Wing Haven | 8:30-9:30am | $10 | Details
Why you should go: Start your day by learning a simple yet powerful Qigong practice that will help you gain emotional and physical balance.
North End Farmers’ Market
Camp North End | 4-8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Check off some items from your grocery list while supporting local vendors and artisans at this weekly market.
Stitch N’ B*tch Craft Circle
Petty Thieves Brewing | 6-8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Pack your craft and head to Petty Thieves to join in on their social knitting and craft circle.
VIBE with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts
Summit Seltzer | 6:30pm | $10 | Details
Why you should go: This class combines a variety of movements to give you a well-rounded workout.
THURSDAY, JULY 7
Real Talk About Homebuying: Should You Buy Now?
Resident Culture South End | 6-8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Local real estate experts will be answering all of your questions about the housing market and the home buying process. Food and drinks will be provided.
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.
Crossroads Cinema
Camp North End | 8-10pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Bring a lawn chair and catch a screening of the original 1986 Top Gun. The movie will be displayed on a jumbo screen with surround sound and there will be retro arcade games (free to play), plus local food and drink vendors.
6th Annual Movie Series
Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop | 8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Bring a friend or a partner to watch a screening of the star-studded 2011 film Crazy Stupid Love.
“iParty” With Dj Matt Bennett: Playing your favorite Disney & Nickelodeon Hits
The Fillmore Charlotte | 8:30pm | $112.99 | Details
Why you should go: Relive your days of watching Disney and Nickelodeon and sing along to all your favorite television show songs.
FRIDAY, JULY 8
Front Lawn Friday
McColl Center | 6-9pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Visit artist studios, hang out on the lawn and enjoy a drink and grab something to eat from a local food truck.
Funk Fest
The Music Yard | 6-11pm | $10 | Details
Why you should go: Get your groove on at this first annual Funk Fest with music from Deaf Andrews, indie-pop tunes from Pink Beds plus headliner Bad Cameo.
Girls in Gowns
Middle C Jazz | 7pm | $40 | Details
Why you should go: Enjoy an evening of jazz for a good cause. Singer and actor Maria Howell joins international recording artist and songwriter, Tracy Hamlin, and international virtuoso violinist and recording artist, Karen Briggs for a jazz concert benefiting Students Without Mothers, Inc.
Flip Circus
Concord Mills | July 8-24 | $25-$60 | Details
Why you should go: Flip Circus will be a sight you and your family won’t want to miss.
Beer Garden Movie Night
Brewers at 4001 Yancey | 8:30pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Head to the taproom for a screening of the classic film Willy Wonka. There will be free popcorn and drinks available for purchase.
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