Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including live music and a street market

Friday, Feb. 20

🧠 Test your knowledge of "Heated Rivalry" at Suffolk Punch Brewing for a chance to win a cash prize.| Free | 7-9pm | Details

🇨🇳 See the Shen Yun classical dance and music show at Belk Theater to immerse yourself in Chinese culture. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details

🦖 Take the kiddos to experience Jurassic Quest at The Cabarrus Arena and Events Center for dinosaur shows and more. | $31.88- $97.15 | Runs through Sunday | Details

🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Spectrum Center. | $39+ | 7pm | Details

🍿 Watch a screening of "Sinners" at The Carolina Theater. | $16+ | 7pm | Details

🎤 Check out an open mic night to see participants compete for a cash prize at Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery. | $13.42 | 7pm | Details

🎊 Party to a country EDM night at The Rose Honky Tonk. | $0-$10 | 8pm-2am | Details

🍣 Learn how to make sushi rolls in a hands-on class at Pilot Brewing. | $55.20 | 6:30-8pm | Details

🛼 Go skating to music from a DJ at Seoul Food Mill District Noda's indoor rink. | $20 skate rentals | 7-11pm | Details

Saturday, Feb. 21

🐶 Meet an adoptable dog at Triple C Brewing Company that you'll want to take home. | Free | 12-3pm | Details

✍️ Get a tattoo from a Capital Crow pop-up at Pins Mechanical and bowl for free. | Free | 3-9pm | Details

🤘 Rock out to an emo-themed night at The Barrel Room at Triple C. | Free | 7-10pm | Details

🐮 Take the kids to enjoy highland-cow-themed crafts and cookie decorating at Overlook Barn. | $10-$40 | 10am-12pm | Details

🐟 Learn how to grow fish and plants together in a sustainable way at Innovation Barn. | $23.18 | 1-3pm | Details

🍽️ Check out a Black History Month food truck rodeo at Levine Avenue of the Arts. | Free | 12-7pm | Details

🥂 Take a Pilates class with friends and follow it up with mimosas and journaling at 70Flow in Concord. | $39.49 | 11am-1:30pm | Details

🔥 Attend a bonfire at Route 29 Pavilion in Concord with DJ, food trucks, vendors, games and s'mores stations. | Free | 3-9pm | Details

🎻 Hear Vienna Boys Choir live at The Carolina Theater. | $46+ | 7:30pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from comedians Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Earthquake and Arnez J at Ovens Auditorium. | $83+ | 8pm | Details

🛍️ Shop a South End street market at The Camden Collective with more than 100 local small businesses. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to a Fleetwood Mac tribute at Knight Theater. | $27+ | 7pm | Details

😂 Laugh at jokes from local comedians in an improv comedy session at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for more shows. | $15 | 6pm | Details

Sunday, Feb. 22

👰‍♀️ Start planning your wedding at the Best of Charlotte Bridal Show at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 1-4pm | Details

🥖 Learn how to make sourdough in a beginner-friendly class at Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall. | Price varies | 1-3:30pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to Stéphane Wrembel Quartet at Middle C Jazz. | $33-$40.90 | 6pm | Details

🥵 Sweat and groove to an R&B workout at Monday Night Brewing and follow it with a beer or mimosa. | $28.52 | 11am-12pm | Details

🪴 Bring a plant to swap at Salud Cerveceria. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit Our Bridge for Kids. | $10 | 11am-12:30pm | Details

🏀 Stop by Hi-Wire Brewing to watch women's college basketball and stick around for drinks, merch and giveaways. | Free | 3-8pm | Details

🎊 Pull up to a For the People party at Indigo Tea & Coffee in Uptown. Proceeds provide access to free therapy. | $17.49+ | 4-9pm | Details

🤘 Vibe to Dropkick Murphys at The Fillmore. | $97.75 | 7pm | Details

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