Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte this St. Patrick's Day weekend

Friday, March 14

🎶 Vibe to local DJs alongside guest appearances by Sunshine Anderson and R&B Versus Live at Black Box Theatre. | $39 | 8pm | Details

🪕 Two step the night away to country music hits at Sugar Creek Brewing. | Free | 5pm | Details

🧑‍🔬 Explore Discovery Place after dark during Science on the Rocks. | $18-$22 | 6pm | Details

🏀 See the semifinals of the ACC tournament at Spectrum Center. | $125+| 7pm | Details

🍽️ Indulge in interactive culinary experiences or try special menu items from local restaurants during Savor Charlotte. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details

🍻 Try NoDa Brewing's new THC seltzers Happy Bird at their launch party featuring music, prizes and giveaways. | Free to attend | 6-9pm | Details

Saturday, March 15

🇮🇪 Go to Uptown for the St. Patrick's Day parade at the intersection of 9th and Tryon Streets, followed by the festival which will feature vendors and attractions. | Free | 11am-6pm | Details

🍺 Spend the day bar hopping at Rich & Bennett's annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl. | $20+ | 12-3pm | Details

🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with afternoon tea and Irish-inspired treats at The Ballantyne Hotel. | $35-$70 | 1pm | Details

🍳 Come dressed up in green for an all-you-can-eat St. Patrick's Day brunch with live music and a mimosa bar at Sycamore. | $35 | 10am | Details

🥪 Head either Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in LoSo or their Ballantyne location for a Reuben festival. | Free | 11am | Details

🚣 Start the day with Whitewater's "Color Me Green" 5K, then stick around for the Green River Revival Fest, featuring whitewater rafting down a green river and live music and more. | $18 for the 5K; $12 for parking | 9am | Details

⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte Independence as they take on the Richmond Kickers at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $15-$66 | 7pm | Details

🥅 Cheer on Charlotte FC as they play FC Cincinnati at Bank of America Stadium. | $41+ | 7:30pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from comedian Katt Williams at Bojangles Coliseum. | $82+ | 8pm | Details

🍻 Dress up in green for a pub crawl around 10+ bars with drink specials in Uptown. | $29.37+ | 1pm-2am | Details

🎊 Head to Victoria Yards for Queen City Holi's Festival of Colors 2025. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details

🎻 Watch "How to Train a Dragon" performed to live music from Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Belk Theater. | Prices vary | 3pm | Details

👯 Dance the night away to Afrobeats at Crown Station. | $10.91 | 9:30-2am | Details

🏀 Catch the ACC men's basketball tournament final at Spectrum Center. | $120+ | 7:30pm | Details

Sunday, March 16

🍱 Take a chef-led class on sushi rolling at Sugar Creek Brewing. | $55 | 7pm | Details

🎶 Shop local vendors and enjoy live music on the lawn of Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts. | Free | 1-5pm | Details

🍽️ Enjoy a four-course Irish Pub-themed dinner at L'Ostrica. | $75 | 5:30pm | Details

🎷 Vibe to live music for St. Patrick's Day with craft cocktails and small plates at Middle C Jazz. | $41.45-$50.65 | 5pm | Details

🍾 Party into the work week with music from a live DJ at RSVP South End. | $20 | 4-10pm | Details

🧁 Grab a sweet treat from a dessert market at Queen Park Social. | Free | 1-5pm | Details

👥 Make some new friends with similar interests at Urban District Market. (You'll be matched after filling out this questionnaire). | $0-$9.42 | 3:30-5pm | Details

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