Weekender: 27 things happening in Charlotte this weekend including the return of Cirque du Soleil
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Cirque du Soleil: Cortero will run at Bojangles Coliseum Aug.1-4. Photo: Katja Ogrin/Redferns
Cirque du Soleil returns to Charlotte with its touring show, "Corteo." Catch one of the many performances through Sunday, or stay busy with nearly 30 other happenings this weekend.
Friday, Aug. 2
๐ธ 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
๐ช Witness acrobatic magic at Cirque du Soleil: Corteo at Bojangles Coliseum through Sunday, Aug. 4. | $64+ | 7-9pm | Details
๐ถ Kick off the weekend with live music and good vibes during Friday Nights at Camp North End. | Free | 6-9:30pm | Details
๐ธ Curate a custom fragrance at Brown Sugar Collab's perfume making class. | $65 | 7-8:30pm | Details
๐จ Take in the local art scene at South End's First Friday Gallery Crawl. | 5-9pm | Free | Details
๐๐ป Witness burlesque performances by both local and national talent at Starlight on 22nd's burlesque extravaganza. | $25 | 8-11pm | Details
๐ฅ Meet fellow whiskey lovers at The Ballantyne's monthly Whiskey Club tasting. | $100 | 6:30pm | Details
๐ Expect comedy gold and quick wit from local improv group, Group Hugs, at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details
๐ถ 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
๐ฉโ๐พ Shop local โ from produce to handmade pasta to fresh fish โ at the South End Farmer's Market. | Free | 8am-1pm | Details
๐ 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
๐ฅ 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
๐ 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
๐ช Workout to raise money for the Autism Strong Foundation at Crossfit Mecklenburg. | $129 (for a partner workout) | 8am | Details
๐ผ Celebrate local artisans, musicians, and independent film at NoDa Bizarre, held in downtown NoDa. | Free | 3pm | Details
๐ 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
๐ผ Lace up for a rollerskating lesson at YVY in Camp North End. โย just bring your own skates. | $35 | 3-5pm | Details
๐ 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
๐ธIndie 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
๐ Spend Sunday funday shopping local at Front Porch Sunday at Atherton South End. | Free | 10:30-4:30pm | Details
๐ฅ Brunch hard and party harder at the Melanin and Mimosas Brunch and Day Party at Section | Prices vary | Noon-7pm | Details
๐งโโ๏ธ Do yoga to the hits of pop artist Chappell Roan at Heist Brewery and Barrel arts. | $10 | 11:15am | Details
๐ธ See rock band Cage the Elephant at PNC Music Pavilion. | $23+ | 6:30pm | Details
๐ฎ Indulge in a fusion of African and Latin flavors, music, and culture at the Afro-Latina Food Truck Festival. | Prices vary | 2-8pm | Details
๐ค 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
๐ 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
๐จ๐บ Fill up on a Cuban-inspired brunch and check out classic cuban cars at El Puro's "Cars & Cuba Libre." | Free | 11am | Details
