Weekday Planner: 20 things happening in Charlotte this week, like Earth, Wind & Fire at PNC Music Pavilion
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Earth Wind and Fire will perform with rock band Chicago at PNC Music Pavilion on Tuesday, Aug 13. Photo: C Brandon/Redfern
It's not quite yet "September," but you can still dance the night away at Earth, Wind & Fire's Tuesday night show at PNC Music Pavilion. Or explore one of the many other ways to stay busy this week in Charlotte.
Monday, Aug. 12
🌸 Sip cocktails and take a historic tour of the Duke Mansion at their "Cocktails in the Gardens" series. | 5-8pm | Free | Details
🦁 Catch Disney's "The Lion King," at Belk Theater through Sept. 8. | Times vary | Prices vary | Details
🍹 Mondays are for margaritas at Sugar Creek Brewing. Choose from four new flavors on their menu (blood orange, blueberry, passion fruit and mango). | 3-10pm | Free to attend | Details
🎷 Enjoy jazz performances from local musicians at The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra's. | 7-10pm | $7 | Details
Tuesday, Aug. 13
🏃🏽♀️ Hit the ground running with the RunBots at Wooden Robot Brewery in South End. | 6:30-8pm | Free | Details
🎶 Joshua Bassett is bringing his "Golden Years" tour to The Fillmore with special guest Thomas Day. | 7:30pm | $48+ | Details
🎸 See Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago on their "Heart and Soul Tour: 2024" at PNC Music Pavilion. | 7:30pm | $49.15+ | Details
✍️ Test your knowledge with trivia and Rhino Market SouthPark (and get a sandwich & pint for $11.50). | 6pm | Free to attend | Details
Wednesday, Aug. 14
🕺 Move and groove with a dance workout with The Jam CLT at HopFly Brewing. | $15 | 6:30pm | Details
🌮 Attend Noche Bruta's summer dinner series, Todos a La Mesa, featuring Greshka Márquez of Chago Foods. | 7-10pm | $150 | Details
🪄 Experience a Harry Potter-inspired pop-up bar at Backstage Lounge through Sept. 14. | 5pm-midnight | Free to attend | Details
🧠 Drink Kölsch and play trivia at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in LoSo. | 6:30pm | Free | Details
Thursday, Aug. 15
🎶 Head Uptown for a night of live music at 5th Street live. It's free, with food and beverages available for purchase. | 5-10pm | Free | Details
🤘 Hear your punk rock favorites covered by Warped Tour tribute band, "The Warped Band," at Amos' South End. | 7:30-9pm | $15+ | Details
🎥 Grab the popcorn and blankets for an outdoor screening of "Napoleon Dynamite" at Camp North End | 8:30pm | Free | Details
🥃 Enjoy three whiskey cocktails featuring blends from women distillers at The Artisan's Palate's Women of Whiskey Cocktail Tasting. | 6:30pm | $20+ | Details
Friday, Aug. 16
🎶 If you're a fan of house music, you'll want to catch Italian electronic music group MEDUZA at Trio. | 9pm | $65+ | Details
🎤 Sip "Tequila" and sing along with country pop duo Dan + Shay at PNC Music Pavilion. | 7pm | $29 | Details
🐉 Catch a "Dungeons and Dragons" inspired improv performance hosted by Bold & Beautiful Comedy at Protagonist LoSo. | 7pm | Pay what you can | Details
🏳️🌈 Kick off Charlotte pride weekend with Girls Room Pride Festival, hosted at The Music Yard. Expect DJ sets, performances, plus local vendors. You must be at least 21 years old to attend. | 6pm | $15.46+ | Details