Weekender: 34 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including live music

Friday, Feb. 27

🎶 Enjoy a live concert at The Carolina Theatre that travels back to the sixties featuring the current and former band members of The Who, The Rascals and Creedence Clearwater Revival. | $49+ | 8pm | Details

🎤 Jam out to classics from New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton at Spectrum Center. | $92.70+ | 8pm | Details

🎵 Sing along to all of Michael Jackson's hits with the "MJ The Musical" at Belk Theatre. | Prices vary | Runs through March 1 | Details

⛸️ Attend the USA Curling National Championship's women's session at Bojangles Coliseum. Stick around for the men's session at 2pm.| $23+ | 9am | Details

🎤 Vibe to Dexter and The Moonrocks at The Fillmore. | $35 | 8pm | Details

🧠 Test your knowledge of The Hunger Games with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a cash prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details

🎷 Listen to Neo Soul through live remixes and some spoke word at Lost Worlds Brewing. | $17.85 | 9pm-1am | Details

💘 Meet your soulmate in a speed dating session at Urban District Market. | $28.29+ | 7-9pm | Details

🍵 Sip on matcha and vibe to music from a live DJ at Loyd Studios in Camp North End. | Free | 7-9pm | Details

🛼 Skate on a pop-up rink to a DJ set at Seoul Food Mill District in NoDa. | $20 | 7-11pm | Details

🎶 Music lovers can vibe to sounds from producers and artist cyphers while you view visual art at DUPP&SWAT. | Free | 6:30-11:30pm | Details

🍵 Step into a soulful jazzy Amapiano session at Sugar & Sip while you enjoy a cup of coffee or matcha. | 11am-2pm | Free | Details

🎊 Party into the last day of Black History Month by vibing to music from a rotating list of DJs at 919 Central Ave. | $11.99 | 9pm-1am | Details

👗 Shop for some clothing and accessories at a local fashion designer Lesley Evers' trunk sale pop-up at The Drum in Dilworth. | Free | Runs through Saturday | Details

Saturday, Feb. 28

🎵 Listen to a tribute and concert to honor to the legacy of African American artists and composers at The Carolina Theatre. | $76-$170 | 8pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away at a comedy show at Crowntown NoDa. | $15 | 9-11pm | Details

😆 Hear jokes in a fake adults improv comedy session at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for more shows. | $15 | 6pm | Details

🎺 Vibe to Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti at Middle C Jazz. | $164-$179 | 8:45pm | Details

🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center. | $30+ | 1pm | Details

🎊 Enjoy a tribute to the Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir and stick around for a vendor market plus food and drinks. | Free | 5-9pm | Details

🤵‍♂️ Dress up to attend a masquerade ball at Embassy Suites in Uptown with a three-course meal and a fashion show. | $116+ | 6-11pm | Details

🤝 Meet content creators and chitchat in a coffee gathering at Sip City Market & Bottle Shop. | $12.51 | 10am-12pm | Details

☕️ Have coffee with strangers at Wooden Robot Coffee Bar as a chance to connect and make friends. | $12.51 | 7pm | Details

🥶 Brave the cold with a 5K or 10K trail race followed by a plunge into the Deep Water Solo pool at the Whitewater Center. | $45-$60 | 8-11am | Details

🚵‍♂️ Bike through the trail system in two-person teams at the Whitewater Center. | $60-$90 | 8am | Details

💄 Shop from local women-owned brands and stick around for IV Drip Lounge, tattoos, photo ops, massages, mini facials and more at Babe Cave. | Price varies 12-5pm | Details

🎶 Listen to live music from E Dub with a three-piece band and DJ at Archive. | Free | 6-8pm | Details

Sunday, March 1

🎤 See comedian Michael Palascak in a stand up show at Comedy Zone. | $24-$30 | 6pm | Details

🥎 Meet new people by playing in a spring softball tourney at Park Road Park. | $26.95+ | 1-8pm | Details

💒 Check out the Queen City Weddings & Events Expo at Allure Event Center to meet vendors that'll help bring your dream day to life. | $7-$13 | 1-6pm | Details

🍰 Learn how to pipe your own 5-inch, three-layer cake at Suffolk Punch Brewing South End and stick around for a beer or mimosa. | $55.20 | 1-3pm | Details

🤠 Enjoy a Wild Wild West-themed drag brunch at Midtown Tavern and order a few drinks and food while you enjoy the show. | $21.93+ | 11am-2pm | Details

🩰 Watch a screening of "Pointe of View: The Story of a Brown Ballerina" at The Independent Picture House. | $8-$14 | 5:30-7:30pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to The PARTYNXTDOOR in a day party with a collobarative playllist at RSVP South End. | $11.99+ | 4-10pm | Details

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