Weekender: 22 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a vintage pop-up market
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You can shop for vintage finds from a list a vendors at Charlotte Vintage Market pop-up this Sunday, Feb. 23 at Hoppin in South End from 12-5pm. Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios
There are plenty of opportunities to go on shopping sprees this weekend, whether it's at the vintage market in South End or the pop-up market in Uptown.
Friday, February 21
🍽️ Enjoy Spanish tapas from Marina's Tapas's pop-up at Substrate in Optimist Park. | Free | 5-8pm | Details
🎶 Listen to a musical tribute of Elton John and Billy Joel at The Fillmore. | $27 | 8pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of "Harry Potter" at Suffolk Punch Brewing with trivia. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🤵 Attend a benefit gala for local nonprofit Face to Face Foundation at The Revelry. Your ticket includes a three-course dinner, cocktails, a live auction and musical performances. | $250 | 6-10pm | Details
🏠 Get some inspo for your dream home and talk to vendors at the Home and Remodeling Show at The Park Expo and Conference Center. | $10 | Through Sunday | Details
😂 Laugh at jokes from comedian and actor Kevin Nealon at The Comedy Zone. | $39-$96 | Runs through Sunday | Details
Saturday, February 22
🎊 Check out the annual African American Heritage Festival at the Charlotte Museum of History. This year's theme highlights Black farming and will feature a farmer's market, crafts and products for sale. | Free | 11am | Details
📚 Take the kids to a book signing by local children's book author Eden Estabrook at Park Road Books. | Free | 10:30am | Details
🏒 Cheer on Charlotte Checkers (or the "River Rats") as they take on the Hershey Bears at Bojangles Coliseum. The Checkers will pay homage to their former team name, the River Rats, as they were known before the franchise moved from Albany to Charlotte. | $29+ | 4pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away with quick witty jokes from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater | $15 | 6pm | Details
💃 Watch "Dancing with the Stars" live at Ovens Auditorium. | $129.20+ | 3pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from a list of local small businesses in a pop-up market at Victoria Yards in Uptown. | Free | 12-6pm | Details
🍻 Pull up to a beer festival at Triple C Brewing Company with a list of local vendors. | Free | 12-2pm | Details
🍺 Hop on LaZoom Fender Bender which is a beer party bus with live music that stops at some of the city's best breweries. | $59 | 2-5pm | Details
🍻 Spend the evening sampling beers from 40 breweries at Discovery Place Science. | $67.45 | 6-10pm | Details
💝 Dress up in your pajamas for a self-love evening at Queen Park Social with music from a live DJ, goodie bags, games, giveaways, DIY charm bracelets, and custom perfumes. | $49.87 | 4-9pm | Details
👑 Eat brunch at Catalú with bottomless mimosas while you watch a Disney Channel-themed-drag show performance. | $13.42 | 11am-1:30pm | Details
Sunday, February 23
👰 Explore a bridal show with vendors, giveaways, catering tasting, music and drinks at Triple C Brewing. | Free | 1pm | Details
✨ Create a signature fragrance and make a custom permanent jewelry item while you sip on bubbly at Glow Girl. | $50-$100 | 2pm | Details
🎤 See Lil Wayne as he makes his tour stop in Charlotte with The Hot Boys at Spectrum Center. | $69+ | 8pm | Details
🛍️ Shop for vintage clothing items at Charlotte Vintage Market's pop-up at Hoppin in South End. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
💭 Compete for a $3,000 cash prize at Lenny Boy Brewing in the third annual Mindless Minutia Trivia competition. | $215.26 | 1-4pm | Details
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