Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte, including the Black College Invitational Championship

Friday, March 21

🎶 Local and regional musicians will perform Chaka Khan's greatest hits at Booth Playhouse. | $40.23+ | 8-10pm | Details

✍️ Attend the Charlotte Tattoo Arts Festival at The Park Expo & Conference Center and stick around for seminars and live entertainment. | $41+ | Runs through Sunday | Details

🏀 See one of many HBCU basketball teams play at Bojangles Coliseum during The Black College Invitational Championship. | Prices vary | Through Sunday | Details

🎉 Dance the night away to a dirty south DJ set at The Fillmore. | $27.50 | 9pm | Details

🎤 Vibe to Neo-Soul music and spoken word at Alongside Brewing. | $12.51+ | 9:30pm-2am | Details

🤭 See comedians Sheryl Underwood, Kyle Erby and Mike Washington at The Comedy Zone. | $46-$59 | Times vary | Details

Saturday, March 22

🦪 NoDa Brewing Company is hosting the 6th Annual Mother Shucking Oyster Roast. Expect live music and oysters of course. | $39.19 | 3pm | Details

🎤 Vibe to Taylor Swift songs all night at Vaulted Oak Brewing while you enjoy food truck food. | Free | 6pm | Details

💦 Celebrate World Water Day at Town Brewing Company. There'll be a family-friendly obstacle course and water conservation information. | Free | 11:30am | Details

🤣 Enjoy improv jokes at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6pm | Details

😂 Female comedians are taking over the Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 8pm | Details

🚴 Bike 24-41 miles in The Whole Enchilada race at the Whitewater Center. | $50-$70 | 8:30am | Details

💃 Celebrate Spanish culture at Camp North End with live music, sangria, Spanish wines and paella cooking demonstrations. | Free | 12-5pm | Details

🎊 Shop from 70+ women-owned businesses at No Man's Land Festival along Camden Road in South End.| Free | 11am-5pm | Details

🧘 Unwind with a yoga flow and stick around for drinks at Sycamore. | Free | 10-11am | Details

🛍️ Shop from local small businesses at Victoria Yards in Uptown and then grab lunch from The Market at 7th Street. | Free | 12-6pm | Details

😆 See comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan at Spectrum Center. | $63+ | 7:30pm | Details

⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on San Jose Earthquakes at Bank of America Stadium. | $42+ | 7:30pm | Details

🍾 Attend a day party with music from a live DJ, games and bottomless mimosas at Queen Park Social. | $25+ | 3-9pm | Details

🏉 Cheer on Anthem Rugby Carolina as they take on Houston SaberCats at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $18-$46 | 7pm | Details

Sunday, March 23

📚 Pull up a chair to read your book at That's Novel Books Silent Book Club at Camp North End. | Free | 9:30am-11am | Details

🎶 Vibe to live music while you eat smoked meats at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 1-4pm | Details

🎸 Listen to contemporary jazz guitarist and vocalist Steve Oliver at Middle C Jazz. | $33-$40 | 6-7:30pm | Details

💘 Pull up to a singles-only pajama party at Streetcar Bar & Bites with discounted drinks, photo ops, music, raffles and giveaways. | $18.89 | 2-5pm | Details

🍹 Learn how to make espresso martinis, spritz and old fashions at Monday Night Brewing while you enjoy light bites. | $53.49 | 2-4pm | Details

👟 Buy, sell, or trade your sneakers, streetwear, or accessories at The Sneaker Trade Show at Charlotte Convention Center. | $21.45 | 1-6pm | Details

🍳 Enjoy a brunch day party at 3rd & Fernwood with Caribbean-inspired cuisine and music from a live DJ. | $12.51 | 12-5pm | Details

🥂 Swing by the Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End for music from a live DJ, food and special drinks from Canteen and Black Moth Bars. | Free | 12-4pm| Details

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