Weekender: 40 things to do in Charlotte this Juneteenth weekend
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Boileryard Brunch returns to Camp North End this Sunday with a beach party theme from 2 to 8pm. Photo: Ben Franke
There are tons of events this weekend that you don't want to miss, including a list of Juneteenth celebrations.
Thursday, June 19
🙌 Pull up to the Juneteenth Arts Fest at Shoppes at University Place for performances, live music, a marketplace and more. | Free | 4–8pm | Details
🤣 Take a comedy improv class at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $295 | 6:30pm | Details
📝 Learn about mind mapping at a journaling session with Good Postage at Canteen. | Free | 6–8pm | Details
🍿 Grab a blanket to see an outdoor screening of "Diary of a Mad Black Woman – The Play" on the lawn in front of the Ford Building at Camp North End. | Free | 8:30–10:30pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of music trivia at Rhino Market in South End. | Free | 6:30–9:30pm | Details
🎉 Catch an after-work vibe at 5th Street Live in Uptown with bands, food and drinks. | Free | 5–10pm | Details
🎤 Take your friends to enjoy a Juneteenth-themed trivia and karaoke session at Cheers Mate Bar and Lounge in Uptown. | $10 | 8–9:30pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from Black-owned businesses in a festival with food trucks and live music at the Innovation Center of Charlotte. | Free | 5–9pm | Details
🙌🏽 Honor Juneteenth at the Harvey B. Gantt Center with art making, activities, discussions and performances. | Free | 12–4pm | Details
🫱🏽🫲🏼 Celebrate Black unity at West Charlotte High School with entertainment, giveaways, a dance competition and more. | Free | 2–6pm | Details
🎡 Take the family to the Queen Charlotte Fair at Route 29 Pavilion with games, food and rides. | $6–$12 | Runs through July 5 | Details
🍾 Vibe to music from local DJs in a Juneteenth day party at RSVP South End. | $28+ |3–9pm | Details
Friday, June 20
🤣 See Connor Wood make his tour stop at The Comedy Zone. | $38 | 9:45pm | Details
🦸 Check out HeroesCon 2025 at the Charlotte Convention Center. | $30+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
🤝 Connect with local creators and business owners at the Boileryard in Camp North End. | Free | 6pm | Details
🎱 Play bingo at Sugar Creek Brewing for a chance to win a spicy prize, and get there early for the drinks. | Free | 8pm | Details
🍷 Eat small plates from Marina's Tapas while you sip on Spanish wines at Substrate. | Free | 5pm | Details
🎶 Test your knowledge of boy bands and girl group trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a cash prize. | Free | 7–9pm | Details
🧪 Spend the evening at Science on the Rocks with hands-on labs and drinks as you explore Discovery Place Science. Adults only. | $18–$22 | 6pm | Details
🎥 Take the kids to see an outdoor screening of "Night at the Museum" at Fourth Ward Park. | Free | 8–10:30pm | Details
🍳 Mingle with Black professionals over brunch at 3rd & Fernwood. | Free | 12–3pm | Details
Saturday, June 21
🎊 Embrace Black culture through fashion, music, activations and more with the Durag Festival at Blackbox Theater. | $49+ | 2–10pm | Details
🫖 Step into a garden setting at The Ballantyne hotel to enjoy an afternoon tea with light pastries. | $35–$70 | 1pm | Details
🏓 Learn the basic tips and tricks of pickleball with friends at Rally in LoSo. | $5 | 3pm | Details
😆 Laugh the evening away with local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6:30pm | Details
🎥 Join the audience of a live taping of a comedy session and live music at B Sinima Studios. | Free | 8pm | Details
🎊 Celebrate The Suffolk Punch's anniversary with live music and drink specials. | Free | 12–10pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from a Pride month-themed vendor market at Seoul Food Meat Co. in South End. | Free | 12–5pm | Details
🤑 Shop from local small businesses in a family-friendly vendor market at Resident Culture Brewing. | Free | 12–5pm | Details
🎶 Take the kids to see Kidz Bop Live at PNC Music Pavilion. | $30+ | 6pm | Details
🏳️🌈 Bar-hop around for drink specials in a Pride Crawl in Uptown. | $15 | 4–10pm | Details
📚 Check out an African American book festival at Second Ward High School Gymnasium. | Free | 11am–4pm | Details
Sunday, June 22
🏟 See Real Madrid CF play CF Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup Matches at Bank of America Stadium. | $101+ | 3pm | Details
👰♀️ Meet 20 of Charlotte's top wedding vendors, from planners and photographers to florists and boutiques, at Barrel Room at Triple C for their bridal show. | Free | 1–4pm | Details
🍾 Bring your friends and an appetite to the Boileryard Brunch day party with a beach theme at Camp North End | Free | 2–8pm | Details
🪩 Vibe to multiple DJ sets for Blinders' Sunday Service day party series. | Free | 12–5pm | Details
🕯️ Create a signature candle scent at The Market at 7th Street and stick around to see art and live music in celebration of Juneteenth. | $30 | 1pm | Details
🕹️ Head to Monday Night Garden Co. to play in a Mario Kart tournament for a chance to win a prize — and in between laps, you can fuel up on pizza. | Free | 5–9pm | Details
🎊 Celebrate Juneteenth weekend with kids story time, a Black-owned business pop-up and live music. | Free | 11am–4pm | Details
🎤 Vibe to The Driver Era at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. | $32+ | 8pm | Details
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