Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including an Asian food festival

Friday, Sept. 12

🍺 Celebrate Mecktoberfest at OMB LoSo with a stein holding competition, music, German cuisine and more. | Runs through Sunday | Free | Details

🐼 Check out Panda Fest, an Asian food and culture festival with 70+ food vendors offering 300+ dishes at Ballantyne's Backyard. | $17+| Runs through Sunday | Details

🏠 Explore six homes with styles ranging from historical bungalows to classic colonials in the annual Dilworth Home Tour. | $35-$40 | Runs through Saturday | Details

🍿 Watch an outdoor screening of "Wicked" on The Green at Promenade and make the kiddos come dressed up in their favorite costume. | Free | 7:30-10:30pm | Details

⚽️ Cheer on Crown Legacy FC as they take on Chattanooga FC at Sportsplex at Matthews. | $14 | 7pm | Details

🍷 Sip on wines in a tasting and create custom body oils in Uptown. | $70 | 6:30-9pm | Details

🎊 Explore the Charlotte International Arts Festival with 200-plus events running all month long. | Free and ticketed | Times vary | Details

🧘 Unwind with yoga, journaling and wine at Freedom Park. | $24.86+ | 7pm | Details

🎶 Spend the evening listening to live music and grab a drink at Canteen in Camp North End. | Free | 6-9pm | Details

Saturday, Sept. 13

⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on Inter Miami with a potential Messi appearance at Bank of America Stadium. | $119 | 7:30pm | Details

🏓 Learn the basics of pickleball in a beginner's friendly game at Rally. | $5 | 10am | Details

🛍️ Shop from 20+ local shops and makers on the green at Legion Brewing in SouthPark. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details

🔑 Laugh the night away with comedy improv from dynamic duo session at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $16.75 | 6-7:30pm | Details

🤣 Enjoy a night of laughter and unscripted jokes at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $16.75 | 8-9:30pm | Details

💎 Shop for jewelry at the grand opening of Glowgirl's new South End shop. | Free | 3pm | Details

🧘 Bring your mat to Lenny Boy Brewing for a yoga session to celebrate a beer launch with a 5-oz Crown Bucha sampler. | $0-$5 | 10am | Details

🎊 Head to Town Brewing Company to celebrate Oktoberfest with German inspired food, competitions, live music and beer releases. | Free | 11am-11pm | Details

🌱 Support local planters at a rare plant market at Vaulted Oak Brewing and stick around for live music and food. | Free | 1pm | Details

😆 Go to Crowntown NoDa for a comedy showcase. | $10 | 9pm | Details

🏈 Watch UNC Charlotte take on Monmouth University Hawks at Jerry Richardson Stadium. | $11+ | 6pm | Details

🎤 Vibe to country music hits at Little Big Town: Summer Tour at PNC Pavillion. | $19.50 | 7pm | Details

🏃 Run in the annual South End Shuffle 5K & Mile Run starting at Wooden Robot Brewery. | Prices vary | 8:30am | Details

🎥 Grab your friends to watch an outdoor screening of "27 Dresses" at Wilmore Centennial Park. | Free | 8pm | Details

Sunday, Sept. 14

🛍️ Shop and stroll at a Birkdale Village pop-up market with a mix of vendors and photo activation. | Free | 11am | Details

💃 Check out The Comunidad Hispanic Heritage Market with Mexican and Venezuelan dancing, a piñata making class, food, vendors, games, prizes and a DJ. | Free | 11am | Details

🎶 See Nelly with Ja Rule and Special Guests as they make their Where The Party At Tour stop at PNC Music Pavilion. | $25+ | 7:30pm | Details

🎤 Vibe to artist K CAMP live in concert at The Fillmore. | $102+ | 8pm | Details

🙌 Catch Nelly at a post concert after party at Trio in South End. | Prices vary | 9pm | Details

🍳 Enjoy a Broadway brunch with complimentary mimosas at The Suffolk Punch. | $19.14+ | 11:30am-1:30pm | Details

🛍️ Pick up some vintage finds at Thift Pony's Vintage Market in front of the Ford Building at Camp North End. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details

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