Weekender: 26 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a Panthers game and concerts
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See the Panthers in their first preseason game. They play the Cleveland Browns on Friday at BofA Stadium. Photo: Katie Peralta/Axios
Get your voice ready for a packed weekend—whether you're cheering on the Panthers at home or singing along at a concert, there's plenty to shout about.
Friday, Aug. 8
🏓 Celebrate National Pickleball Day at Rally in LoSo with challenges, a beer pong tournament, a DJ, mini games, Sauna House pop-up, smash burgers and frozen drinks. | $15 | 6-10pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of Millennial trivia at Suffolk Punch Brewing South End for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🎶 Head to Blue Door for live music and cocktails. | Free | 9:30pm | Details
🎷 See saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield with CeeLo Green at Carolina Theatre. | $34+ | 7:30-9:30pm | Details
🏈 See the Panthers in their first preseason game, against the Cleveland Browns at BofA Stadium. | $10+ | 7pm | Details
🎤 See Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts at PNC Music Pavilion as they make their tour stop in Charlotte. | $80+ | 7:30pm | Details
🎶 Spend the evening at Whitewater Center and end the night of adventure by listening to live music from their River Jam Series. | Free. Parking $12. | 7pm | Details
Saturday, Aug. 9
🖼️ Celebrate the "Collidoscope" exhibition at Mint Museum Uptown by enjoying art demos, art-making, music, dancing and discussions. | Free | 11am-6pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away with improv jokes at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 8pm | Details
🍿 Catch an outdoor screening of "Dresses" at Wilmore Centennial Park, and don't forget to bring a chair or blanket. | Free | 8-11pm | Details
👑 Kick off Charlotte Pride with drag performances while you enjoy brunch at Catalú. | $24.86 | 11am - 1:30pm | Details
🎉 Party and dance to music from a live DJ with a surprise special appearance at The Fillmore. | $49+ | 3pm | Details
🥅 Watch Charlotte Independence take on Greenville Triumph SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | Prices vary | 7pm | Details
🎤 Vibe to music from country singer Dierks Bentley at PNC Music Pavilion. | $58+ | 7pm | Details
💘 Find your love match in a speed dating session over coffee at Wooden Robot Brewery. | $36.21 | 3pm | Details
Sunday, Aug. 10
🪩 Party at Blinder's Sunday Service day party series with DJs playing house music and drink specials. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from 28 vendors at Birkdale Village's outdoor vendor market and stick around for a free tote bag or stop by for selfie in their photo station. | Free | 11am | Details
🎺 Listen to a Tony Bennett tribute at Middle C Jazz. | $41.45 to $50.65 | 6-7:30pm | Details
🛍️ Shop for vintage finds in Thrift Pony's outdoor market in front of the Ford Building at Camp North End. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
🎭 Watch the Broadway show "Immediate Family" at Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center. | $27.98+ | Times vary | Details
👥 Make friends in a mix and mingle style matching event at Urban District Market. | $9.98 | 3:30-5pm | Details
🎥 Watch a classic Black film like "Princess TAM-TAM" at Harvey B. Gantt Center in Uptown. | Free | 2pm | Details
💪 Participate in a friendly fitness competition at Pearl Street Park. | Free | 11am | Details
🏋️ Tone up your body in a fitness class at Heist Brewery. | 11:15am-12pm | $12.51 | Details
🧘 Unwind with a yoga session on the rooftop of Harvey B. Gantt Center in Uptown. | $0-$13.42 | 12:30-1:30pm | Details
👖 Shop from Charlotte Vintage Market's pop-up with a list of vendors at Lenny Boy Brewing. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
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