Weekday Planner: 17 things to do in Charlotte this week
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MONDAY, JULY 18
Flip Circus
Concord Mills | Now through July 24 | $20-$60 | Details
Why you should go: Prepare to be wowed while witnessing some of the world’s best jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists and more acts during this family-friendly circus show.
Leah & Louise Six-Course NC Seafood Dinner
Leah & Louise | 6-8pm | $195 per person | Details
Why you should go: Sit out on the patio and enjoy a six-course culinary experience curated by the team at Leah & Louise and four guest chefs from around North Carolina.
TUESDAY, JULY 19
Popsicle Giveaway with the U.S. Bank Food Truck
Vantage South End | 11am to 1pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Celebrate International Ice Cream Day by heading to South End for a free paleta from Morelia Paletas.
Cook Out Summer Shootout: Classic Cruise-In Night
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. Evening highlights include a classic car parade and entry is free is you cruise in with a classic car.
Yoga at the Mint
Mint Museum Uptown | 5:15-6:15pm | Free for museum members; $15 for non-members | Details
Why you should go: Find your center and unwind with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Arts.
Wedding Planning Workshop
SkillPop | 7-8:30pm | $24 | Details
Why you should go: Join wedding and event planner Jackie Fogartie for a crash course in surviving wedding planning. The class will cover key points in the planning process like prioritizing your vendor list, budgeting and even determining whether or not you need a planner and how to find the right one. Tune in with your fiancé or your bridesmaids for a fun and informative session.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
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.
Charlotte FC vs. Chelsea FC
Bank of America Stadium | 7:30pm | $45+ | Details
Why you should go: It’s game day in the QC. Time to bring out the jerseys and cheer for the home team.
THURSDAY, JULY 21
Music at the Met
Metropolitan (next to Dressler’s) | 6-9pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Bring a lawn blanket and enjoy a live music performance from local artist, Clay Schools.
Taco with Experts: Should You Buy or Sell a Home Now?
Resident Culture South End | 6-8pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Hear from leading real estate experts as they share their insights about today’s housing market and the home buying process. There will be free beer and tacos for guests.
Overnight Cinnamon Buns
SkillPop Online | 7-8:30pm | $24 | Details
Why you should go: Culinary instructor Emily Trotochaud will show you how to bake delicious cinnamon buns with a sweet cinnamon filling and cream cheese frosting.
Crossroads Cinema
Camp North End | 7pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Bring a lawn chair and catch a screening of the 1998 comedy The Big Lebowski. 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.
FRIDAY, JULY 22
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte’s Restaurant Week
Participating Restaurants | July 22-31 | $30-$45 | Details
Why you should go: You can enjoy a three-course fine dining experience at dozens of participating restaurants in the area.
Emo Night
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten | 6pm | Free | Details
Why you should go: Relive your angsty teen days as OMB plays ’90s and 2000s pop punk and emo tracks.
Walking On A Dream Indie Dance & Indie Rock Party
The Music Yard | 7pm | $5+ | Details
Why you should go: Songs from Tame Impala, MGMT, Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit, Glass Animals and more will be on the music lineup for the evening.
FabFest: Charlotte’s Beatles Festival
Knight Theater | 8pm | $21.50-$68.50 | Details
Why you should go: This two-day Beatles festival will have an evening concert on Friday plus a full day of live music, memorabilia, speakers and activities on Saturday at Central Piedmont Community College.
Movie at Skiptown: The Devil Wears Prada
Skiptown | 8-10pm | $10 | Details
Why you should go: Kick back with your doggo in the dog park for a screening of The Devil Wears Prada. Skiptown will be providing free popcorn and there will be a special boozy Icee available for purchase.
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