Weekender: 28 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including a wine festival
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The South End Wine and Hops Fest returns this Saturday from 1-6pm. Photo: Axios archives
It's time to lean into outdoor spring activities — like a wine festival — but if you're avoiding the pollen, there are also indoor options, including an R&B coffee day party and a touring art festival worth adding to your calendar.
Friday, March 27
🎡 Attend the Charlotte Fair at ZMAX Dragway for rides, games and more. | Prices vary | Runs through April 6 | Details
😋 Check out one of the many events with Savor Charlotte, a celebration of Charlotte's food scene, before it ends this weekend. | Prices vary | Times and locations vary | Details
🤝 Meet other creators at Southern Collective in Kannapolis to connect and collaborate. | Free | 6pm | Details
⚾️ Take the family to see the Charlotte Knights play the Durham Bulls at Truist Field. | $36+ | 7:04pm | Details
🎤 See Grammy-nominated artist Anne Wilson at Ovens Auditorium. | $46+ | 7pm | Details
🎶 Vibe to a DJ set from Zack Fox at The Fillmore. | $104 | 8pm | Details
🎼 Hear a tribute to the creativity of women's voices in jazz from renowned pianist, composer and bandleader Monika Herzig at Stage Door Theater. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details
🍿 Watch a screening of "Iron Man" with friends at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details
🎵 Test your musical knowledge with bingo for a chance to win a cash prize. | Free | 7–9pm | Details
Saturday, March 28
🎉 Pull up to a celebration of hip-hop, art and culture with Arts, Beats + Lyrics making their tour stop in Charlotte at Blume Studios. | Free | 7pm–midnight | Details
🛍️ Shop from small businesses with the Artisans in the Alley local market at Fonta Flora in Optimist Hall. | Free | 12-5pm | Details
🙌 See author and historian Ibram X. Kendi on his book tour at the Carolina Theatre. | $64–$85 | 2pm | Details
🛍️ Get a personalized keychain at Phoebe's Boutique for their grand opening in Fort Mill. | Free | 10am | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to an improv comedy session at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for other shows. | $15 | 6pm | Details
⛹️ Watch the Harlem Globetrotters in their 100-year tour at Bojangles Coliseum. | $44+ | 2pm | Details
🏀 Cheer on the Charlotte Hornets as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center. | $46+ | 6pm | Details
🌸 Check out the Spring Fest at Tipsy Pickle with a hot dog eating contest, build-your-own bouquets, custom candles, a tattoo pop-up and more. | Free | 12–6pm | Details
🎊 Attend a wellness festival at Trio with local vendors, coffee, mocktails and more. | $26.28+ | 11am–3pm | Details
🍷 Sip wine at the South End Wine & Hops Festival at Lenny Boy Brewing. | $35+ | 1–6pm | Details
😌 Enjoy a spring wellness event at NoDa Brewing Company with yoga, vendors and more. | $22+ | 10:30am–3pm | Details
☕️ Vibe to an R&B day party at Urban District Market with a DJ set, coffee, cocktails and more. | $33+ | 11am–4pm | Details
🎊 Head to Aura Hifi for a Chris Brown vs. Drake night where you can sing along to all your favorite tunes. | 9pm–2am | Details
Sunday, March 29
☕️ Create a custom candle at Paddywax Candle Bar while you enjoy coffee from Bru. | $39 | 11am–1pm | Details
🎭 Take in a Broadway brunch with tunes and a cabaret-style setting at Norfolk Hall at The Suffolk Punch. | $15+ | 12:30–2pm | Details
🍽️ Take a pasta class at L'Ostrica as part of Savor Charlotte and stick around for wine and conversations. | $225 | 11am–1:30pm | Details
🤩 View a digital collage exhibit that celebrates Women's History Month at the Harvey B. Gantt Center. | $13.42 | 1–3pm | Details
👑 Enjoy a '70s-themed drag performance over brunch at The Degenerate. | $47.75 | Times vary | Details
🥂 Grab brunch and drinks with your friends at Fumee while you vibe to music from a DJ. | Prices vary | 12–5pm | Details
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