Weekender: 27 things happening in Charlotte this weekend including the return of Cirque du Soleil

Friday, Aug. 2

🎸 Rock out with Limp Bizkit and special guests BONES, Corey Feldman, Riff Raff and others during LOSERVILLE: 2024 at PNC Music Pavilion. | $45.65+ | 6:30pm | Details

🎪 Witness acrobatic magic at Cirque du Soleil: Corteo at Bojangles Coliseum through Sunday, Aug. 4. | $64+ | 7-9pm | Details

🎶 Kick off the weekend with live music and good vibes during Friday Nights at Camp North End. | Free | 6-9:30pm | Details

🌸 Curate a custom fragrance at Brown Sugar Collab's perfume making class. | $65 | 7-8:30pm | Details

🎨 Take in the local art scene at South End's First Friday Gallery Crawl. | 5-9pm | Free | Details

💃🏻 Witness burlesque performances by both local and national talent at Starlight on 22nd's burlesque extravaganza. | $25 | 8-11pm | Details

🥃 Meet fellow whiskey lovers at The Ballantyne's monthly Whiskey Club tasting. | $100 | 6:30pm | Details

😂 Expect comedy gold and quick wit from local improv group, Group Hugs, at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details

🎶 Hear the eras of Taylor Swift with a live tribute show at The BoatYard in Cornelius. | 8pm | $20 in advance; $25 at the door | Details

Saturday, Aug. 3

👩‍🌾 Shop local — from produce to handmade pasta to fresh fish — at the South End Farmer's Market. | Free | 8am-1pm | Details

🎄 It's the last day to grab a festive-themed cocktail at the "Christmas in July" pop-up at Backstage Lounge. | Free | 5pm-midnight | Details

🔥 Elevate your streetwear game and connect with influencers, boutiques, and brands at networking event and streetwear celebration, "GOD BLE$$ THE FLEE," on the rooftop of RSVP. | $20 | 5pm | Details

😂 Expect an evening of crowd work and high energy improv from local comedy group, "Mint Charlotte Chip," at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details

💪 Workout to raise money for the Autism Strong Foundation at Crossfit Mecklenburg. | $129 (for a partner workout) | 8am | Details

🖼 Celebrate local artisans, musicians, and independent film at NoDa Bizarre, held in downtown NoDa. | Free | 3pm | Details

📚 Get back-to-school ready at the Wendell Moore Jr. Back to School Bash, hosted at Cox Mill High School. Expect giveaways, complimentary haircuts, games, food, and school supplies for students and teachers. | Free | Noon-4pm | Details

🛼 Lace up for a rollerskating lesson at YVY in Camp North End. — just bring your own skates. | $35 | 3-5pm | Details

👗 Shop secondhand clothing, swap books for charity, build your own charm necklace and more at Thrift Pony's block party at Legion Brewing in Plaza Midwood. | Free | 2-8pm | Details

🎸Indie rock band The Band Camino will perform two shows at The Fillmore on Sat. Aug 3 and Sun. Aug 4. | Prices vary | 8pm (both shows) | Details

Sunday, Aug. 4

🛍 Spend Sunday funday shopping local at Front Porch Sunday at Atherton South End. | Free | 10:30-4:30pm | Details

🥂 Brunch hard and party harder at the Melanin and Mimosas Brunch and Day Party at Section | Prices vary | Noon-7pm | Details

🧘‍♀️ Do yoga to the hits of pop artist Chappell Roan at Heist Brewery and Barrel arts. | $10 | 11:15am | Details

🎸 See rock band Cage the Elephant at PNC Music Pavilion. | $23+ | 6:30pm | Details

🌮 Indulge in a fusion of African and Latin flavors, music, and culture at the Afro-Latina Food Truck Festival. | Prices vary | 2-8pm | Details

🤠 Brunch to the tune of country music and drink specials like $3 mimosas and Bud Light at All American's Garth Brooks Honky Tonk brunch. | Free | 11am | Details

💕 Get the squad together for an afternoon of permanent jewelry making and wine sipping at "Bracelets & Besties," hosted by GLOWGIRL at Wake Coffee Co. | $75 | 4pm | Details

🇨🇺 Fill up on a Cuban-inspired brunch and check out classic cuban cars at El Puro's "Cars & Cuba Libre." | Free | 11am | Details