Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a Pride parade and festival
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Charlotte's annual Pride festival and parade returns this weekend — along with plenty of other summer events to keep you booked and busy.
Friday, Aug. 15
🎭 Watch the Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon" at Ovens Auditorium. | $28.90+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
🍽️ Enjoy a dinner with drag show performances at The Long Room. | $15-$25 | 6:30pm | Details
🎊 Grab your bestie for a Taylor Swift-themed party at Blinders in South End that celebrates every era of her music with a live DJ, cocktail menu, friendship bracelet trading and if you come dressed as your favorite era, you could have a chance to win a prize. | Free | 8pm | Details
🍷 Meet at Substrate for a sneak peek of Emmy Lou's, a wine bar opening this fall from the team behind Customshop and Marina's Tapas. | Free | 5pm | Details
🛍️ Shop for vintage items from Thrift Pony's night market in Camp North End | Free | 6-9pm | Details
🥅 See Charlotte Independence take on Westchester SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 7pm | Details
⚾️ Catch a Charlotte Knights ball game against Memphis Redbirds after work with friends and a beer at Truist Field. | $27+ | 7:04pm | Details
🏓 Play in a pickleball tournament at Tipsy Pickle. Proceeds benefit students and schools in need. | $0-$25 | 6-9pm | Details
🧪 Explore Discover Place Science after dark for their Science on the Rocks where you can enjoy hands-on labs, drinks and exhibits in a kids-free environment. | $27.14 | 6-10pm | Details
🎧 Turn up the volume on the headphones to jam out to a silent disco party at Slingshot. | $13.42+ | 10pm | Details
🥊 See the PFL World Tournament at the Bojangles Coliseum to see who will win the championship title. | 6pm | Details
Saturday, Aug. 16
🏳️🌈 Attend the Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade in Uptown to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community through performances, live music, food, vendors, exhibits and more. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details
👑 Watch a drag show at The Chamber by Wooden Robot Brewery in NoDa while you sip on a cocktail and enjoy light bites. | $15-$20 | 7pm | Details
🍷 Sample curated Croatian wines in a tasting led by Sommelier Jaffer Kovic at DTR Plaza Midwood paired with small bites. | $55 | 1pm | Details
💘 Find your perfect match at Bank of America Stadium in a pre-game mixer ahead of the Charlotte FC game. | $47.56 | 5-7pm | Details
⚽️ Cheer on the Charlotte FC game against Real Salt Lake at Bank of America Stadium. | $35.10+ | 7:30pm | Details
🚺 Celebrate Women's Equality Day at Canteen at Camp North End with performances, speakers, dancers and more. | Free | 11:30am-2:30pm | Details
🤣 Spend the night laughing at jokes in a stand-up comedy session at Crowntown NoDa. | $16.09 | 9-11pm | Details
😂 Laugh at short-form improv jokes from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6pm | Details
🎨 Take your creative tweens to a Lego printing class at La Bodeguita in Camp North End. | $20 | 11am-2pm | Details
🎶 Enjoy a 90s party with jello shots, themed movies, glow sticks and slap bracelets at Pins Mechanical. | Free | 4pm-2am | Details
🎷Listen to live jazz from saxophonist BK Jackson at Middle C Jazz | $41.45+ | Times vary | Details
🥶 Participate in a power cold plunge flow at Whitewater Center to stimulate circulation and reduce inflammation. | $20 | 2:30-4pm | Details
Sunday, Aug. 17
🍽️ Enjoy Cuban American food from Michelin Bib Gourmand Chug's Diner as they take over Customshop. | Prices vary | 11am | Details
📚 Bring a chair and a friend to That's Novel Books' silent book club in Camp North End. | Free | 9:30-11am | Details
🦀 Feast on all-you-can-eat blue crabs and cold beers at Lenny Boy Brewing Company while you enjoy music. | $21-$63 | 2pm | Details
🏃♂️ Run, chug a beer or cheer at the Sycamore Beer Mile. | $21.45 | 12-1pm | Details
🎤 See singer and songwriter d4vd at The Fillmore as he makes his tour stop in Charlotte. | $56+ | 8pm | Details
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