Weekender: 26 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including the Charlotte Marathon

Friday, Nov. 14

🎶 See Playboi Carti in his "Antagonist" tour at Spectrum Center. | $48+ | 7pm | Details

🌲 Take your family to shop at the Southern Christmas Show at Park Expo & Conference Center. | Prices vary | Runs through Nov. 23 | Details

🇨🇺 Celebrate El Puro's anniversary with live music, a dance show, cocktails and authentic Cuban cuisine. | Free | 7pm | Details

🎤 Vibe to singer Leon Thomas at The Fillmore. | $179+ | 8pm | Details

🍸 Check out Vinyl's holiday pop-up bar with themed decor and drinks. | Free entry | Times vary | Details

🍿 Watch a screening of "Spider-Man: Homecoming" at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details

🩰 Enjoy an aerial student showcase at Aerial CLT. | $22 | 7–9pm | Details

☕️ Have midday conversational check-in over coffee at Haraz to recalibrate. | $17.85 | 12–1pm | Details

🍱 Learn how to craft your own sushi rolls in a hands-on class at Pilot Brewing. | $55.20 | 6:30–8pm | Details

🎤 Celebrate hip-hop with a lineup of emcees and DJs showcasing their lyricism at Starlight on 22nd. | $16.09 | 8pm | Details

Saturday, Nov. 15

🏰 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

🩰 See Talmi Entertainment's "Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet" at Ovens Auditorium. | Prices vary | 8pm | Details

🏃🏽‍♀️ Cheer on runners in the Charlotte Marathon, 5K or half-marathon in Uptown. Registration is at capacity but you can join the waitlist. | Free to watch | 7:20am | Details

🎤 Listen to tribute bands playing Fleetwood Mac and Coldplay at Amos' Southend. | $25 | 7:45pm | Details

🏀 Cheer on the Hornets as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Spectrum Center. | $40+ | 7pm | Details

🛍️ Sip on drinks from Sixty Vines and shop from their holiday market with local vendors, a DJ, a chocolate bar and more. | Free | 11am–3pm | Details

🤑 Stop by Hi-Wire Brewing for their fall market with local vendors, friendship bracelets, food trucks and live music. | Free | 2–6pm | Details

😌 Spend the early afternoon at Primal Brewery Belmont's wellness wonderland holiday market with local vendors. | Free | 12–5pm | Details

🎨 Admire murals, sculptures and mosaics in the South End ArtWalk. | $12 | 11am | Details

💘 Meet your soulmate (ages 40–55) in a speed-dating session at Nightswim Coffee. | $36.21 | 3–5pm | Details

🇵🇭 Check out the Filipino Street Food & Tiangge Festival at Urban District Market for authentic street food, dancing and vendors. | Free | 11am–11pm | Details

🍺 Taste local, national and regional ciders at Pour 64's Craft Hard Cider Festival in Mint Hill with food and music. | $30.45 | 1–6pm | Details

🦪 Spend the day eating a bucket of oysters over live music at Carolina Butcher & Beer Garden's Great Carolina Oyster Roast. | $44.52 | 1–4pm | Details

Sunday, Nov. 16

🤣 Laugh the night away to the Crusaders of Chaos comedy show at Get Some Game. | Donation-based | 7pm | Details

📚 Enjoy a silent book club at That's Novel Books in Camp North End. | Free | 9:30–11am | Details

🍳 Savor an elevated brunch experience at Folia. | $0–$99.26 | 1–3pm | Details

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