Weekender: 23 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including pop-up markets and live music
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Nebel's Alley Night Market returns to South End this Saturday. Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios
Unwind to live music or spend the weekend shopping for early holiday gifts at one of the handful of pop-up markets around town. There's plenty to do in Charlotte this weekend.
Friday, November 8
🔮 Celebrate all things wicked at Hi-Wire Brewing's Oz after dark, featuring Cirque du Biere aerialists, cocktails and vendors. | Free | 7pm | Details
🍁 Cozy up with your pup and a fall-themed cocktail at Skiptown's Fall Fest, featuring a photo booth, games and prizes. | Prices vary | 1-10pm | Details
🍗 Hearken back to ye olde times at the Carolina Renaissance Festival with performances, hands-on games, rides, food and an artisan marketplace. | $20-$34 | Through Nov. 24 | Details
🎄 Watch the musical-comedy "The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show" at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $49-$199 | 8pm | Details
🏀 Cheer on Charlotte Hornets as they take on Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center | $17+ | 7pm | Details
🧪 Explore Discovery Place Science after dark with cocktails, hands-on labs and animal encounters at Science on the Rocks. | $18-$22 | 6-10pm | Details
🎅 Get those family holiday photos at NASCAR Hall of Fame's holiday hall featuring a large Christmas tree, decorations and light displays.| Free | Time | Details
🏒 Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers as they take on Toronto Marlies. | $20+ | 4pm | Details
Saturday, November 9
👰♀️ Shop Treasured Bride's 50+ wedding gowns and accessories for your special day at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte in Ballantyne. | $25 | 10am-4pm | Details
🍂 Head to Sugar Creek Brewing for fall-themed brews, live tunes and vendors for their Fall Festival. | Free | 11am | Details
🛍️ Shop boutiques, jewelry, accessories and gifts at The Bowl at Ballantyne's street market. | Free | 11am | Details
🤵♀️ Get dressed up for a tacky prom featuring entertainment, a DJ and photo ops at Amos Southend. Proceeds benefit Neighborhood Hope and Changing Lives Together Foundation. | $45 | 8pm | Details
🛍️ Walk through Nebel's Alley Night Market in South End for vintage finds, plants, small businesses, live music and photo opps. | Free | 4-9pm | Details
🍹 Bar hop to one of four Uptown bars for a margarita and mimosa festival with drink specials, DJs and giveaways. | $25 | 2-8pm | Details
🍺 Taste a range of local, regional, and national ciders with a souvenir-tasting glass at Red Clay Ciderworks for their annual Ciderfest. Expect food trucks, DJs and activities. | $37.21 | 12-4pm | Details
🍷 Taste up to 30 Spanish wines at Barcelona Wine Bar that can be paired with paella and tapas. | $65 | 2-4pm | Details
Sunday, November 10
🎶 Vibe to a fusion of rockabilly, country, rock and pop music from artist Savannah Harmon at Bar One Lounge. | Free | 6pm | Details
📺 Watch the Panthers in Munich over a breakfast buffet with friends at OMB Ballantyne & LoSo. | $12.99-$24.99 | 9am | Details
🕯️Create a Fall-scented candle at Market at 7th Street and create an additional candle to gift to a friend. | $35 | 4pm | Details
🎤 Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert with performances from 11 local artists at Goldie's. A portion of proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. | Free. Donations encouraged. | 6pm | Details
🍪 Take your family to create edible art by creating an abstract cookie canvas, plus listen to live music and watch live painters. | $5-$10 | 3-5pm | Details
🎷 Vibe to jazz music from Dee Lucas at Middle C Jazz Club. | $32-$40 | 5pm | Details
🎻 Unwind to a musical selection from Charlotte Symphony's Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. | $11+ | Times vary | Details
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