Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including pop-up markets and a wine fest
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VTGCLT's spring market returns to Camp North End this Saturday. Photo: Courtesy of VTGCLT
Get ready, Charlotte. This weekend is packed with some of the month's biggest events, from major vendor markets to multi-day wine festivals.
Friday, April 11
🎊 Check out hundreds of events and attractions, including a mini golf course, live music and pop-up markets at Charlotte SHOUT! in Uptown. | Prices vary | Runs through April 20 | Details
🎡 Take the family to The Charlotte Fair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | $6.38+ | Runs through April 20 | Details
🎷 Vibe to Kenny Garrett in the Jazz Room at Blumenthal Center for Performing Arts. | $46.39 | Times vary | Details
🧑🔬 Explore Discovery Place in a kids-free environment during Science on the Rocks. | $18-$22 | 6-10pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of hip hop music with bingo at Suffolk Punch. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🍿 Catch a screening of "Running for Good," a documentary on world record marathon runner Fiona Oakes at Whitewater Center. | Free | 8:10pm | Details
⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte Independence against Forward Madison FC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 7pm | Details
🎤 Vibe to R&B music from artists Donell Jones, Ginuwine, Adina Howard and Kut Klose at Ovens Auditorium. | $73+ | 7pm | Details
🍷 Find your next favorite wine during the weekend-long University City Wine Fest. Friday will feature a wine tasting and paddle boat experience. The main festival will run all day Saturday at the Shoppes at University Place. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details
Saturday, April 12
🐶 Check out the Humane Society's Pet Palooza at Truist Field, with live music, food trucks, pet-focused vendors and a variety of activities. | $10 | 11am-3pm | Details
🛍️ Shop local vendors at VTGCLT Spring Market at The Ford Building in Camp North End. | $3 | 10am-5pm | Details
🏒 Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers as they take on the Utica Comets at Bojangles Coliseum. | $11 | 4pm | Details
😌 Experience guided relaxation practices, wellness dialogues and meaningful connections at "Rest as Resistance" at Trinity Episcopal School. | Free | 10am-2pm | Details
🐾 Socialize with dog lovers at Monday Night Brewing's "Pawty for a Purpose." | Free | 12-5pm | Details
🤩 Shop local vendors and fill up from local food trucks at NoDaHood Market at Divine Barrel Brewing. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
🥞 Eat bottomless Snooze AM Eatery pancakes to fundraise for the annual Pancakes Over Parkinson's at Vaulted Oak Brewing | $15-$40 | 9:30am-1pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to improv comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $16.75 | 6-7:30pm | Details
🍽️ Check out the Charlotte StrEATs Tasting Tour for locally-owned restaurants, tastings, cooking demonstrations, craft cocktails, and live music at Gateway Village. | $85-$125 | 12-3pm | Details
🏃 Run in a 5k, 10k, half, or full marathon at Patagonia Charlotte. | Free | 7am-12pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to "Disturbed" as they make their 25th anniversary tour stop at Spectrum Center. | $50 | 6:30pm | Details
🌸 Check out a spring craft and vendor market at Urban District Market. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
🥂 Sip on rosé and vibe to rhythm and blues music from a live DJ on the patio of Alibi. | $33.85+ | 4-9pm | Details
🎨 Stroll through downtown Concord for the Art Walk Festival on Union with artwork, local vendors selling unique crafted items and more. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
Sunday, April 13
📚 Support local author Barbara Wilson's dog therapy book release — and see if your dog has what it takes to obey commands — at The Chamber by Wooden Robot. | Free | 2-3:30pm | Details
🤑 Shop from The Comunidad Earth Day Market for tacos, crafts, plants and dessert vendors at Resident Culture Plaza Midwood. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
👕 See a fashion show and enjoy a cocktail hour at Kettle Room at Gibson Mill | $15+ | 6-9pm | Details
🛒 Head to Birkdale Village for an open-air market with a rotating list of vendors. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
🎨 Visit The Market at 7th Street's Art Crawl for artwork, handcrafted treasures and engage in hands-on activities. | Free | 11am-6pm | Details
🥅 Cheer on Crown Legacy FC as they take on Huntsville City FC at the Sportsplex in Matthews. | $12 | 7pm | Details
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