Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this weekend

Friday, July 11

🥃 Enjoy a tequila tasting paired with small bites at The Ballantyne. | $105 | 6pm | Details

🎷 Vibe to contemporary jazz saxophonist Vincent Ingala at Middle C Jazz Club. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details

🐶 Adopt a dog from the Greater Charlotte SPCA at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 12–3pm | Details

🍺 Test your hand in a beer pong tournament at Resident Culture Brewing for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7–11pm | Details

🎨 Hop around to different art galleries in South End for the First Friday Gallery Crawl. | Free | 5–8:30pm | Details

📺 Pull up to Tipsy Pickle to watch an episode of "Love Island" and get there early to enjoy a game of pickleball with friends. | Free | 9–10:30pm | Details

📿 Attend a traveling bead show with international artisans and scoop up some beaded jewelry of your own. | $5+ | Runs through Saturday | Details

🎶 Unwind with live music outdoors at The Amp Ballantyne and walk over to The Bowl for dinner and drinks. | $15 | 5–8:30pm | Details

🧱 Take the kids to a Lego Formula 1 experience with play zones and racing simulations, and compete with Lego bricks at SouthPark's Symphony Park. | Free | 10am–7pm | Details

Saturday, July 12

🏓 Learn how to play pickleball with friends at Rally in LoSo. | $5 | 3pm | Details

🤘 Vibe to all your favorite emo jams from TrEMOnt band at The Barrel Room at Triple C. | Free | 7pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away to an improv comedy session at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6pm | Details

🎸 Rock out to the iconic tunes of Led Zeppelin as GoodTimes BadTimes takes you on a musical journey at Carolina Theatre. | $28+ | 7:30pm | Details

🪄 Enjoy a three-course dinner and a magic show at The Dunhill in Uptown. | $85 | 5pm | Details

👑 See a Miley Cyrus-themed drag brunch while you enjoy a meal at Catalú. | $24.86 | 11am–12:30pm | Details

🎭 Have a buffet brunch and mimosa while listening to Broadway classics performed by singers from local and national stages. | $25–$50 | 11am–1pm | Details

🎤 Watch a risqué cabaret-style performance with hits from "Rent," "Chicago" and "Moulin Rouge" at The Suffolk Punch. | $36 | 8–10pm | Details

🥂 Connect with new people over food, games, an open bar and vendors at Events on Graham. | $20+ | 6–10pm | Details

⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on New York City FC at Bank of America Stadium. | $31+ | 7:30pm | Details

🏉 See USA National Rugby play against Spain Rugby at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $52+ | 7:30pm | Details

💘 Meet your love match at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts' Skip the Small Talk dating event that'll help you spark natural conversations. | $23+ | 6–8pm | Details

📓 Bring a pen and paper for a junk journaling pop-up at Indigo Tea & Coffee Co. | Free | 11am–1pm | Details

🧗 Sign up for the deep water solo climbing competition at Whitewater Center to see how skilled you are at rock climbing over a 20-foot-deep pool. | $40–$45 | 4:15–9:45pm | Details

Sunday, July 13

🍻 Have Sunday Funday at Blinders by listening to chill house remixes from rotating DJs while you enjoy drink specials. | Free | 12–5pm | Details

🛍️ Shop from an outdoor market with more than 25 vendors at Birkdale Village. | Free | 11am–4pm | Details

📺 Pull up to a "Love Island" finale watch party at Blinders Sports Lounge with a special cocktail menu and bingo for a cash prize. | Free | 7pm | Details

🛍️ Shop for vintage finds at Thrift Pony's outdoor market in front of the Ford Building in Camp North End. | Free | 11am–5pm | Details

🎾 Slip on your Wimbledon whites to enjoy a themed breakfast at Legion Brewing SouthPark that's inspired by Centre Court. | Prices vary | 10am–2pm | Details

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