Jun 17, 2024 - Things to Do

Weekday Planner: 20 things to do in Charlotte this week, like running with Mad Miles at BoA Stadium

McKenzie Rankin

Mad Miles will takeover Bank of America stadium in Uptown for a group run to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, June 17. Photo: Lance King/Getty Images

It's the first week of summer, and we've got plenty of ways to have fun in the sun — and beat the heat — in Charlotte.

Monday, June 17

🏃 Run with Mad Miles Run Club at Bank of America Stadium followed by a workout celebration with music from a DJ. | Free | 6pm | Details

🎤 Perform your original music at The Evening Muse's open mic night. | 7pm (doors) | $5 | Details

🏳️‍🌈 Play Pride month drag trivia at Monarch Market in Uptown. | 6pm | Free | Details

🦪 Hand over your "shell" phone while you dine to get a free dozen oysters at Fin and Fino in Uptown and Birkdale Village. | Times vary | Free | Details

Tuesday, June 18

🧠 Play themed music bingo with 1/2 price wine and $8 pizza at Sycamore Brewing. | 6:30pm | Free | Details

🕯️ Learn the basics of candle making with SkillPop in Camp North End. | 6:30pm | $40 | Details

🏄🏻‍♀️ Rock out with Australian surf rock ban Ocean Alley, at The Fillmore. | 8pm | $40+ | Details

🎭 Hear the timeless hits of ABBA in "Mamma Mia" at Belk Theatre through June 23. | 7:30pm (additional showtimes vary) | $30+ | Details

Wednesday, June 19

🐶 Take your pup to Skiptown for free entry all day. | 1-9pm | Free | Details

✊🏾 Celebrate Juneteenth with creativity, culture and community at the University City Juneteenth Art Fest. | 4-8pm | Free | Details

😂 See comedian Heather Shaw at The Comedy Zone. | 7pm | $20 | Details

🍹 Take a hands-on vodka cocktail class at Dilworth Tasting Room (SouthPark) | 7pm | $125 | Details

Thursday, June 20

👩‍💻 Play Survey Says (think Family Feud) at Resident Culture South End. | 7-9pm | Free | Details

✍️ Sip and journal at Good Postage's drunk journaling meet-up at Canteen in Camp North End. | 6-8pm | Free | Details

🍺 Try beers and bites from Charlotte's top breweries and food trucks supporting Charlotte's unhoused population at Brewer's Ball at The Union at Station West. | 6pm | $55 | Details

☀️ Kick off summer with a live DJ, April cocktails and a DIY flower crown station at Lanai's Summer Soiree inside Monarch Market. |11am-9pm| Free | Details

Friday, June 21

🔥 Wear your most creative 'fit and celebrate Juneteenth at the two-day Durag Fest in Camp North End. | Times vary | Prices vary | Details

🎤 See hip-hop artist JMSN at Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa. | 8pm | $25+ | Details

❤️ Hear comedians tell their wildest crush stories through PowerPoint at Frothy Beard Brewing. | 7pm | Free | Details

🤘 See reggae rock band Fortunate Youth at The Music Yard. | 6pm | $30+ | Details