Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including Copa America
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The third place match of Copa America will take place at Bank of America Stadium this Saturday July, 13 at 8pm. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios
The city is buzzing with the Copa America tournament, but if you didn't snag tickets, or just want to beat the heat, several events are happening indoors if you want to stay cool.
Friday, July 12
📚 Meet authors, share books and read book excerpts at That's Novel Books' Literary Lounge in Camp North End. | Free | 7pm | Details
🪄 Head over to Harry Potter Speakeasy at Great Wagon Road NoDa for themed cocktails and trivia. | Free | 7pm | Details
🤣 Comedian Bigfoot blends whimsy humor with horror improv at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details
⚾️ Cheer on the Charlotte Knights as they take on Durham Bulls at Truist Field. | $23 | 7:04pm | Details
🎄 Celebrate Christmas in July with festive-themed drinks and decor at BackStage lounge. | Free entry | 5pm-12am | Details
🎅 Trio Nightclub will also have holiday-themed drinks, ugly sweaters are encouraged. | Prices vary | 9pm-2am | Details
🍽️ Order dinner from food trucks at Hippin' Hops Brewery with Black Food Truck Fridays and shop from local vendors. | Free | 3-9pm | Details
Saturday, July 13
⚽️ Watch Copa America at Bank of America Stadium. | $110+ | 8pm | Details
🕯️ Create a custom candle at The Market at 7th St. | $45 | 4pm | Details
🍴Connect with political candidates over BBQ at 102 Main Street in McAdenville | Free | 11am | Details
😂 Laugh at a series of clever comedic jokes from the Last Kids Picked Improv Ensemble at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details
🏺 Check out a pottery festival with live wheel-throwing demonstrations, workshops, pastries and a DJ at Town Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details
🐾 Meet adoptable puppies from Charlotte SPCA and grab a beer at Replay Brewing. | Free | 1pm | Details
🍺 Sip on $1 pints at Sugar Creek Brewing to celebrate their award-winning beer. | Free | 11am | Details
🧗 Take climbing to new heights above a 20-foot deep pool in an aqua rock deep water solo climbing competition at the Whitewater Center. | $40-$45 | 4pm | Details
🎶 Experience CLT Edge Fest at NoDa Brewing with everything from live bands to interactive art exhibits. | Free | 3-9pm | Details
🛍️ Take the family to Lost World's Brewing for a summer block party and market with more than 15 vendors. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
🎤 Comedian Nikki Glaser brings her "Alive and Unwell Tour" to Ovens Auditorium. | $36-$69 | 7-10pm | Details
🕺 Dance to the best of the 80s, 90s and 2000s hits at Hi-Wire Brewing. | $10-$15 | 8-11:55pm | Details
Sunday, July 14
🇫🇷 Pull up to a Tour de France watch party at Birdsong Brewing. | Free | 9am | Details
🤠 Throw on your cowboy hat for a Morgan Wallen-themed brunch at Angry Ale's before his tour stop next week. | Free | 10am | Details
🍷 Taste 30 wines paired with tapas and paella at Barcelona Wine Bar. | $65 | 2-4pm | Details
🍳 Enjoy brunch with drag performances at Letty's. | $35-$50 | 11am-4pm | Details
🎤 Vibe to Janet Jackson as she makes her tour stop in Charlotte at PNC Music Pavilion. | $39-$499 | 8-10:30pm | Details
🤩 Watch the Broadway musical "Back To The Future" at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $35 | Times vary | Details
🤣 Laugh at jokes from celebrity comedian Mike Epps at The Comedy Zone. | $65-$80 | Times vary | Details
🍽️ Enjoy a menu preview of Marina's Tapas, a highly anticipated Spanish tapas stall coming to Optimist Hall, at Customshop. | Free | 1pm | Details
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect Marina's Tapas preview event is scheduled for Sunday, July 14 and not July 13 as previously published.