Weekday planner: 18 things to do in Charlotte this week

Citywide Charity Scavenger Hunt

Citywide | August 1-27| $15 | Details 

Why you should go: A trail of clues will lead participants to four Charlotte businesses. The first person to find the hidden PS5 will win a brand new PS5 console. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Reproductive Rights Coalition.

Beats & Breaths Beginner Yoga

Sycamore Brewing | 6:30-7:30pm | $12 | Details 

Why you should go: Flow to hip-hop hits with instructor Camryn Karns then enjoy a drink after class.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2

How to Buy a House

SkillPop Online | 5:30-7pm | $20 | Details 

Why you should go: If you’re in the market for buying a home, join realtor Kim Parati as she walks you through the home buying process and shares her tips for creating a strategy.

Kendrick Lamar: The Big Steppers Tour

The Spectrum Center | 7:30pm | $39+ | Details 

Why you should go: Rap icon Kendrick Lamar is joined by Baby Keem and Tanna Leone.

Queen City Comedy Experience “Smells Like Ghosts”

Virtual | 7:45pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: This virtual event is part of the multi-week comedy festival which highlights dozens of local and national comedians across several venues in the city.

Alicia Keys: Alicia The World Tour

Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre | 8pm | $150+ | Details

Why you should go: Multi-Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys will grace your ears with her vocals and piano prowess.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

PlantHouse x Varnish + Vine Cactus Pop-Up

PlantHouse | 4-7pm | $20+ | Details 

Why you should go: Snag a succulent from the traveling cactus shop, Varnish + Vine. There will be one to six-foot cuttings of Peruvian Apple Cactus for $20/foot, Monstrose for $25/foot as well as two-foot Saguaros, San Pedro and Totem Poles.

Charlotte FC vs. D.C. United

Bank of America Stadium | 7pm | $26+ | Details 

Why you should go: It’s another gameday on home turf so put on your FC gear and take to the stand to root for our team.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

Joedance Film Festival

Charlotte Ballet | August 4-6; Evenings 6:30 p.m., Afternoon 1pm | $65+ | Details 

Why you should go: This three-day film festival showcases short films created by filmmakers with a connection to North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Now in its 13th year, Joedance honors the memory of Joe Restaino by raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research at Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital.

After Hours Pasta Pop-Up

Lincoln’s Haberdashery | 5-8pm | $30 per person | Details 

Why you should go: Enjoy a salad, pasta and wine pairing for $30.

Market at the Mount

The Mount District at Camp North End | 6-8pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: Every Thursday through September, Grow Plant shop will host a handful of local businesses for a fun pop-up series.

Silent Book Club with That’s Novel Books

Lokal (300 Camp Road) | 6-8pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: Bring whatever you’re reading and read alongside others.

Sushi Makin’ 101

Devil’s Logic Brewing | 6-8pm | $60 | Details 

Why you should go: Learn the basics of sushi-making with the help of instructor GringoNinja. This class will cover equipment, ingredient prep, and forming the sushi roll. Your ticket includes one drink.

Crossroads Cinema

Camp North End | 7pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: It’s Thursday at Camp North End which means it’s time for another feature on the big screen. Bring your lawn chair or blanket for a screening of Jurassic Park.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

Queen City Anime Convention

Sheraton Charlotte Hotel | Aug. 5-7 | $25-$150 | Details 

Why you should go: Anime stans rise! This three-day convention celebrates all things animation, manga and comics, video gaming and cosplay. Expect anime industry guest speakers, live performances, cosplay contests, vendors and arcade games.

4th Anniversary Party

Pilot Brewing | Aug. 5-7pm | Free | Details 

Why you should go: The celebration is going on all weekend long with activities like a mac & cheese competition, food trucks and even an art auction.

Shakedown Street A Night of Grateful Dead

The Music Yard at SouthBound | 6pm | $10 | Details 

Why you should go: Josh Daniel’s Grateful Band will be playing classic Grateful Dead tunes.

Drinking Spelling Bee

Heist Brewery NoDa | 6:30-9:30pm | $10 to participate; free to attend | Details 

Why you should go: Put your spelling skills to the test for a chance to be crowned Drinking Spelling Bee Champion.

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