Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including concerts and a light show
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Take the family to view large light installations plus enjoy performances at Tianyu Lights Festival in Concord through June 22. Photo: Courtesy of Tianyu Lights Festival
This weekend is filled with live music events, from Metallica's tour stop at Bank of America Stadium to various other outdoor concerts.
Friday, May 30
🎱 Play bingo at Sugar Creek Brewing for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 8pm | Details
🕹️ Play in a Mario Kart Tournament at The Chamber by Wooden Robot for a cash prize. | Free | 6-9pm | Details
🌟 Bring a yoga mat to experience a glow-rave dance party at PINE with yoga, local vendors, a cash bar, a photo booth and more. | $35 | 7am | Details
📺 Step into a Bravo-themed speakeasy at Great Wagon Road Distilling NoDa with The Real Housewives trivia, inspired decor, themed cocktails and a confessional. | Free | 7pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from stand-up comedians at Protagonist Beer: LoSo. | Donation based | 7pm | Details
🎶 See Keith Urban live in concert at PNC Music Pavilion. | $30+ | 7pm | Details
🎵 Vibe to live music outdoors at the Whitewater Center after an evening of adventure. | Free. $12 parking. | 7pm | Details
🎊 Join BLKMRKTCLT in the Boileryard at Camp North End for an after-work party session. | Free | 6-9pm | Details
💨 Kick back and enjoy premium cigars and cold beers at Suffolk Punch South End, and stick around for a chance to get Metallica tickets. | $19.14 | 5-8pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to smooth jazz bassist Julian Vaughn at Middle C Jazz. | $37.25+ | Show times vary | Details
🎭 Take the kids to see Hare and Tortoise at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. | $15+ | Runs through June 8 | Details
🤩 Admire thousands of lights at the Tianyu Lights Festival, with live performances, lantern displays, the Illuminated Playground and more at Concord Mills. | $20+ | Runs through June 22 | Details
🎭 See the comedic musical "Shucked" at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $40.23 | Times vary | Details
🎲 Gather your team to play in a life-sized Monopoly game at Blume Studios. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details
Saturday, May 31
🪴 Bring a healthy plant, cutting, or plant-related item to trade at Sugar Creek Brewing — or just browse, grab a drink and enjoy the afternoon with fellow plant lovers. | Free | 12pm | Details
🎬 Join an audience for a live taping of "Late Night Regrets" with comedians and live music at B Sinima Studios. | Free | 8pm | Details
😆 Laugh at jokes in an old-school comedy improv session at Charlotte Comedy Theater in the VAPA Center. | $15 | 8pm | Details
🎸 See Metallica make their M72 World Tour stop at Bank of America Stadium. | Prices vary | 6pm | Details
⚽️ Watch Charlotte Independence play Lexington SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 7pm | Details
🐶 Find a new adoptable pup from SPCA at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 12-3pm | Details
🍽️ Eat your way through a low country boil at Triple C Brewing Company. | $45 | 4-10pm | Details
🧘 Start your morning with an outdoor yoga session at Big Moon Green. Yoga mat not provided. | Free | 9-10:30am | Details
🚶 Meet at Truist Field to join the Carolinas' largest HIV fundraising walk. | Price varies | 9am-12pm | Details
💘 Meet your match during a speed dating session (ages 45 - 65) at The Auto Pour. | $23.17 | 5-6:30pm | Details
Sunday, June 1
📚 Explore Charlotte's hidden history with entrepreneur C.C. Coddington at the Duke Mansion and stick around for a book signing and wine session. | Free | 5:30pm | Details
🎉 Pull up to Noda Company Store for Prism Social's "Dolla Day Party" with live musicians and local DJs. | $1-$10 | 3pm | Details
🏒 Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers in their playoff game at Bojangles Coliseum against the Laval Rocket. | $29+ | 4pm | Details
🍿 Watch Moonlight at Resident Culture Brewing while you enjoy popcorn, candy and cocktails. | Free | 7pm | Details
☕️ Check out a morning coffee shop party with a rotating DJ set at Not Just Coffee. | $29-$39 | 10am-1pm | Details
👑 Enjoy a Buff Faye's BRIDEZILLAS drag show performance over brunch at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. | 11am-2pm | $28.52 | Details
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