Weekender: 29 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including cultural festivals and local markets

Friday, April 17

🤓 Attend a nerd-themed event at Divine Barrel Brewing with 18-21-minute fun, informative presentations over drinks. | Free | 7pm | Details

🛍️ Shop for handmade goods from Burial Brewing Co.'s local market. | Free | 6pm | Details

🎭 Check out Midnight Marathon, a performance art-based fundraiser at Carolina Theatre with 30 local performers from dancers to singers and more. | $56-$137 | 4pm | Details

🎱 Play bingo with friends over drinks at Sugar Creek Brewing. | Free | 8pm | Details

✨ Attend a glam night at Kenna Kunijo Salon that benefits Foster Love as they support children in foster care. | $75 | 5:30pm | Details

🍿 Watch a screening of "Thor" at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details

🧠 Test your knowledge of 90's pop culture with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details

🎨 Explore Charlotte Shout! art installations across Uptown. | Free | Runs through Sunday. | Details

🍖 Eat your way through the Carolina BBQ Festival at Victoria Yards in Uptown. | Prices vary | Runs through Saturday | Details

🥟 Check out Panda Fest in Concord for Asian cuisine, vendors and performances. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details

Saturday, April 18

🫖 Enjoy a Spring Cherry Blossom-themed afternoon tea at The Ballantyne paired with savory treats. | $35-$70 | 1-4pm | Details

🛍️ Visit The Chamber by Wooden Robot's street market and stick around for live music. | Free | 2pm | Details

🍳 Have a 90s brunch with a friend at DTR Plaza Midwood while you vibe to hits from the era with a DJ. | Free | 11am | Details

🛍️ Stroll through a small business market at Fonta Flora Brewery in Optimist Hall. | Free | 12-5pm | Details

🤣 Laugh the night away with improv from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for more shows. | $15 | 6pm | Details

🧹 Volunteer to clean up the New Bern light rail station, and hang out after at Wooden Robot to receive a complimentary drink ticket. | Free | 10am | Details

🥟 Celebrate Latin American culture with the Empanada Fest at Camp North End and enjoy live music and food.| Free | 12pm | Details

🏉 See Anthem RC take on Old Glory DC at American Legion Stadium. | $15+ | 4-7pm | Details

🏒 Watch Charlotte Checkers take on Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Bojangles Coliseum. | $29+ | 4pm | Details

🎤 Hear Zach Bryan live in concert at Bank of America Stadium. | $98+ | 7pm | Details

🎤 See comedian Shane Gillis at Spectrum Center. | $57+ | 8pm | Details

🥂 Sip on champagne over a multicourse brunch at Chapter 6 for Charlotte Wine + Food. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits. | $195 | 12-2pm | Details

🛍️ Shop for vintage items from a flea market at Seoul Food Meat Co. | Free | 12-5pm | Details

🇩🇪 Get an early taste of Oktoberfest at Glide brewery with Halftoberfest featuring live polka music, competitions and food. | Free | 10am-10pm | Details

Sunday, April 19

🛍️ Stop by a women-led market in LoSo that's taking over Suffolk Punch and Triple C Brewing to find jewelry, flowers, sweet treats and accessories. | Free | 11am | Details

🤑 Check out a pop-up market at Room Service in Camp North End with handmade goods, vintage finds and art. | Free | 1pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to Brandon Lake live in concert as he makes his tour stop at Spectrum Center. | $52+ | 7pm | Details

🛍️ Check out Camden Commons, a neighborhood block party that takes over Camden Road in South End with vendors, games and food. | Free | 11am-5pm | Details

📺 Pull up to Blinders for HBO's "Euphoria" trivia and stick around for a watch party. | Free | 7-10pm | Details

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