Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including Charlotte FC's massive playoff match
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Charlotte FC will take on NYCFC in the MLS Cup Playoffs at 7pm Friday. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios
Prepare for a busy sports weekend in Charlotte with big events like Charlotte FC's massive playoff match, Ally Tipoff and a Panthers home game.
Friday, Nov. 7
🎭 Watch "Six" the Musical at Belk Theater. | $52.77+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
🏒 See Charlotte Checkers take on Syracuse Crunch at Bojangles Coliseum. | $28+ | 7pm | Details
🏟️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they play NYCFC in the MLS Cup Playoffs at Bank of America Stadium. | $52+ | 7pm | Details
🎤 Vibe to Reneé Rapp in concert at Spectrum Center. | $45+ | 8pm | Details
💘 Meet your match in an AI-powered speed dating session at Hoppin. | $24.86 | 7-9pm | Details
🧑🔬 Explore Discovery Place Science's Science on the Rocks as you see exhibits and try hands-on labs in a kid-free environment. | $18-$22 | 6-9pm | Details
🎶 Enjoy a tribute to Stevie Wonder from powerhouse vocalists at Middle C Jazz. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details
🏃 Run a 5K, 10K or half marathon under the moonlight at Whitewater Center. | $37-$65 | 5:30-10:30pm | Details
🖼️ Admire local artwork during a gallery crawl in South End and grab dinner from a nearby restaurant afterward. | Free | 5-8:30pm | Details
🍿 Watch a screening of "The Minecraft Movie" at Triple C Brewing Company while you sip on a drink or two. | Free | 6pm | Details
🎨 Unwind and tap into your creative side at Happy Camper's puff and paint night. | Free | 7-8pm | Details
Saturday, Nov. 8
🤣 Laugh at jokes from comedians Kev on Stage and Tony Baker at Ovens Auditorium. | $50+ | 7pm | Details
🎷 Enjoy musical demonstrations in a jazz workshop and learn about the genre's history at Harvey B Gantt Center. | $13.42 | 12-2pm | Details
🧘 Spend the morning enjoying Spanish, music from a DJ and yoga at Sumaq Coffee and hang out afterward to enjoy a cup of coffee. | $0-$19.31 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Details
💞 Try to find your soul mate in a speed dating session for ages 26-35 at Eighty Eights while you enjoy coffee or cocktails. | $29.69 | 2-4pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from 30+ local vendors at Nebel's Alley Night Market in South End and stick around for live music. | Free | 4-9pm | Details
🍵 Start your day with matcha and mat Pilates at Sugar & Sip Coffee. | $30 | 12-2pm | Details
🎤 Enjoy an open mic night at Nostalgia Hollow Co. with poetry, music and lattes plus take home a Stanley Cup. | $35+ | 5-7pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from a comedy improv performance at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 6-7:30pm | Details
🚶Attend the Breakthrough T1D Charlotte Walk at Whitewater Center, which raises awareness to their mission to cure Type 1 diabetes. | Free | 9am | Details
🐶 Celebrate snorty-faced pups at Vaulted Oak Brewing's Smushfacepaloozafest with on-site adoptions and pet vendors. Proceeds benefit Bullies 2 The Rescue and Black Tie Boston Rescue. | Free | 2pm | Details
🛍️ Shop from Legion Brewing SouthPark's market with 30 vendors offering everything from jewelry to antiques. If you spend $50 you'll get a free pint or $7 off a food item from Legion Brewing | Free | 11am | Details
🎶 Listen to live music from local a cappella group Queen City Vocals at Providence United Methodist Church. | $10 | 5pm | Details
🤩 Celebrate STEM Day Museum of Illusions' mind-bending exhibits and receive a STEM.org-authenticated Snake Cube puzzle toy. | $28-$111 | 10am | Details
🏰 Take the family to the 32nd annual Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville (16445 Poplar Tent Road). | Prices vary | Runs through Nov. 23, Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30am-5:30pm | Details
Sunday, Nov. 9
🏈 Cheer on the Panthers vs. Saints at Bank of America Stadium. | $67+ | 1pm | Details
🏀 Check out the Ally Tipoff as USC Trojans face N.C. State Wolfpack in women's college basketball action at Spectrum Center. | $33+ | 3pm | Details
💒 Meet local vendors in the Best of Charlotte Bridal Show at Divine Barrel Brewing that'll help you start your wedding planning. | $7.70 | 1pm | Details
🎤 See comedians DC Young Fly, Chico Bean and Karlous Miller at Bojangles Coliseum. | $70.23+ | 7pm | Details
🍽️ Enjoy a five-course cheese-themed Sunday supper at L'Ostrica, one of Charlotte's best restaurants. | $80 | Times vary | Details
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