Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including Disney's The Lion King Musical

Friday, August 9

🍻 The Humane Society is hosting a Paw-ty at NoDa Brewing Company. Meet adoptable pups and sip on the brewery's "Rescue Brew." | Free | 5:30pm | Details

👑 Watch RuPaul's Drag Race and a drag show at Bar Argon for their monthly Sapphic Second Fridays. | Free | 8pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away to bizarre comedy from Bigfoot at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm | Details

🎨 Knitting and crochet fans can explore 30+ vendors or take one of 20 classes at the Southern Comforts Fiber Market at Oasis Shriner Auditorium.| $5 | 10am-5pm | Details

🎤 See Flo Rida on Friday and Russell Dickerson on Saturday at Carowinds Summer Music Fest. | Free | Times vary | Details

🦁 Watch the Broadway performance of Disney's The Lion King at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center | $35+ | Times vary | Details

🎶 Listen to Hank Williams Jr. perform live at PNC Music Pavilion. | $26+ | 7pm | Details

🎊 Vibe to Tollywood-Bollywood music at Slingshot Social Game Club. | $19+ | 9pm | Details

🎵 Spend an evening outdoors at the Whitewater Center and listen to live music at the River Jam. | Free. $12 for parking | 6:30pm | Details

🧱 Take the kids to The Park Expo Conference Center to play with 100,000+ LEGOs, view exhibits and play games at Brick Fest Live. | 10am | $65+ | Details

Saturday, August 10

📚 Support and meet local authors at Park Road Books for a book signing. | Free | 12pm | Details

🎶 Enjoy live music from the 90's and 2000's at The Duke Mansion. Your ticket includes access to the open bar and proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization Lee Institute. | $75 | 7:30pm | Details

🦪 Pair oysters from The Waterman with orange wines at Frenchy's Sip & Shop. | Free | 12pm | Details

😂 Test your jokes by hopping on stage for a spontaneous night of comedic improv at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $5 | 5:30pm | Details

🍺 Try your hand at a stein-holding competition and sip on a new beer at Birdsong Brewing. | $25 | 3-6pm | Details

🎼 Vibe to an Immersive Sound Experience with Davin Youngs at Booth Playhouse. | $35+ | Times vary | Details

🧹 Take your family to volunteer with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park. | Free | 10am-12pm | Details

🥬 Pick up fresh produce from local farmers at Uptown Farmer's Market. | Free | 8am-12:30pm | Details

👕 Bring a t-shirt you want designed at MacFly's Pull Up Print day party. | Free | 2-6pm | Details

🍳 Vibe to a drag show hosted by Vanity House and brunch at Catalú. | $10-$20 | 11am-2pm | Details

⚽️ Watch Charlotte Independence play against Greenville Triumph SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $15| 7pm | Details

🛍️ Shop from a summer pop-up market at Resident Culture Brewing in South End and enjoy BBQ and drinks. | Free | 12-5pm | Details

Sunday, August 11

🧘‍♀️ Unwind to a meditation at Mood House in Dilworth, plus receive a signed copy of "100 Things to Do in Charlotte Before You Die". Participants will also get a goodie bag with a sauna pass and sticker. | $30 | 7pm | Details

🍽️ Enjoy a four-course dinner at Deans Italian Steakhouse with cocktail pairings. | $235 | 5:30-8:30pm | Details

🍸 Head over to DUPP&SWAT for a Speakeasy Soirée cocktail tasting. | $50 | 5:30-8pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from comedian Jay Pharoah at The Comedy Zone. | $25-$35 | Times vary | Details

🍾 Pull up to an R&B day party at Queen Park Social. | $0-$100 | 2-7pm | Details

🥂 Grab brunch and mimosas plus enjoy music from a live DJ at SouthBound. | Prices vary | 11am-3pm | Details

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