Weekender: 35 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including outdoor markets
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Camden Commons will take over Camden Road in South End from 11am-5pm Sunday. Photo: Axios archives
This weekend's events make it feel like spring is in full effect from the return of Camden Commons to the No Man's Land Festival.
Friday, March 20
🎤 See Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine in concert for their R&B Lovers Tour at Bojangles Coliseum. | $88+ | 8pm | Details
🎶 Enjoy "Encanto" in concert with the Charlotte Symphony at Belk Theatre. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details
🏀 Watch the basketball tournament at the Spring Hoops Madness Watch Party at Dunbar Social in Ballantyne. | Prices vary | 11am | Details
🖼️ Stroll through the Spring Solstice Art Showcase at Summit Coffee On The Plaza with 20+ local artists and small businesses. | Free | 6-9pm | Details
🍿 See a screening of "Barbie" at Carolina Theatre. | $10-$24 | 7pm | Details
🥵 Pull up in your swimsuit to a sauna rave at Sauna House and vibe to electric beats. | $60 | 8-11pm | Details
🏀 Cheer on Queens University against Purdue University at Angry Ales' watch party. | Free | 7:35pm | Details
🎤 Vibe to singer Josiah Queen at The Fillmore. | $73 | 7pm | Details
🩰 Enjoy an aerial showcase at AerialCLT. | $22.13+ | 7-9pm | Details
🤣 See comedian Beth Stelling at The Comedy Club at Duckworth's. | $84+ | 7pm | Details
😋 Celebrate Charlotte's food scene with any of Savor Charlotte's curated events from special menus, classes and more.| Prices vary | Runs through March 28 | Details
🍿 Watch "Captain Marvel" at Triple C Brewing Company with friends. | Free | 6pm | Details
⛹️♂️ Join Carolina Ascent Soccer team to watch all the men's and women's March Madness games at HopFly Brewing Co. and stick around for some freebies. | Free | 6-10pm | Details
🧠 Test your knowledge of Harry Potter trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🎡 Take the family to the carnival at Route 29 Pavilion for rides, food and games. | $7.18+ | Runs through Sunday | Details
🖼️ Check out the Harvey B. Gantt Center's new exhibit, "Presence of Color: Jeremy Okai Davis." | Free | 6pm | Details
Saturday, March 21
🛍️ Shop from the Retrograde Market for vintage + secondhand housewares, clothing and accessories. | Free | 11am | Details
🥂 Enjoy a three-course tasting paired with sparkling wine at Dilworth Tasting Room. | $50 | 1pm | Details
🎊 Party to Drake hits in a day party at Exit Lounge. | $15+ | 5pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for other shows. | $15 | 6pm | Details
✌️ Compete in a rock, paper, scissors tournament at Sugar Creek Brewing for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 4pm | Details
💪 Take a 45-minute fitness class with your pup at Vaulted Oak Brewing. | $15 | 11am | Details
🏒 Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers as they take on Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Bojangles Coliseum. | $47+ | 4pm | Details
⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on Red Bull New York at Bank of America Stadium. | $35+ | 7:30pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to a blend of contemporary R&B, jazz and hip-hop from Angelica Baylor at Middle C Jazz. | $41.95+ | 6-8pm | Details
🛍️ Celebrate Women's History Month by shopping at No Man's Land Festival and 80+ woman-owned vendors in South End. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
💘 Meet your soulmate at a singles night with Camp North End deals starting at That's Novel Books. | Free | 6-9pm | Details
🀄️ Play in a mahjong tournament at The Auto Pour. | $108.55 | 11am-2pm | Details
🎊 Dance to a SOCA vs. Dancehall party at Crown Station Coffee House & Pub. | $15+ | 9:30pm | Details
Sunday, March 22
🛍️ Shop from an outdoor festival down Camden Road in South End called Camden Commons with a dog zone, crafts, pop-up experiences and games. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
☕️ Pop into a coffee and local morning market with a list of small businesses at Night Swim Coffee Cafe & Roastery. | Free | 10am-2pm | Details
🤣 Spend the evening laughing with comedians Mike Epps, DC Young Fly and more at the We Them One's Comedy Tour at Spectrum Center. | $140+ | 7pm | Details
🎤 See comedian Derek Richards at The Comedy Zone. | $30+ | 6pm | Details
🎊 Enjoy the spring weather by vibing to music from a live DJ and grab drinks with Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End. | Free | 12-4pm | Details
🛍️ Shop Thrift Pony's outdoor market at Camp North End. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details
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