Weekender: 32 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including outdoor and wellness festivals

Friday, April 24

🩰 Watch a millennial-inspired aerial show, benefiting Inked Kittens Club, at Hi-Wire Brewing. | $30 | 7:30-10pm | Details

🍷 Enjoy a five-course dinner paired with wines from Napa Valley winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown at NAPA Stonecrest. | $150 | 6pm | Details

🏒 Cheer on the Charlotte Checkers as they take on Springfield Thunderbirds at Bojangles Coliseum.| $23+ | 7pm | Details

🏎️ See the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | General admission for children (ages 0-12) is $11.25. Adults start at $49.17. | 1pm | Details

⚾️ Take the family to see Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds at Truist Field. | $35+ | 7:04pm | Details

🎭 Take the kids to see "Shrek The Musical" at Dale F. Halton Theater. | $7.56-$27.30 | Shows run through Sunday | Details

🎤 Vibe to Floetry at the Say Yes Tour at Ovens Auditorium. | $103+ | 8pm | Details

💃 Attend Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte at Carolina Theatre as they fundraise for more equitable access to health care. | $149.15+ | 7:30pm | Details

🧗 Participate in one of the many competitions at Whitewater Center's Tuck Fest for a chance to win a cash prize. | Registration prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details

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

🎬 Watch "The Avengers" at Triple C Brewing Company over a couple of beers. | Free | 6pm | Details

Saturday, April 25

🕯️ Create your own terrarium-inspired spring candle at Candle Making Joy at Market at 7th Street. | $46.60 | 4pm | Details

☕️ Enjoy your cup of coffee over beats from a DJ at Salud Cerveceria. | Prices vary | 11am-4pm | Details

🍿 Catch a screening of "Miss Congeniality " at The Carolina Theatre. | $15-$25 | 7pm | Details

☀️ Stop by Sorella at The Pass to check out some local pop-ups and drinks. | Free | 12-4pm | Details

🥞 Visit Vaulted Oak Brewing for bottomless pancakes, drinks, a raffle and a silent auction to support The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. | $10-$30 | 9:30am-2pm | Details

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

😆 Keep the 4/20 celebrations going by shopping from Crowntown in NoDa and sticking around for The Green Room Comedy Showcase. | $10-$15 | 8:30pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to R&B hits from past and present in a DJ set at The Fillmore. | $79.98- $196.59 | 8pm-1am | Details

😌 Attend a wellness pop-up festival for workout classes, DJ sets, pickleball, wellness vendors and more at Trio in South End. | $14.85 | 11am-3pm | Details

🥂 Enjoy brunch over Latin DJ sets for day party vibes with Dope Brunch at Aura HiFi. | Prices vary | 12pm-10pm | Details

☕️ Party with a cup of coffee during a morning DJ set at Lottie's in Uptown. | $17.49+ | 11am-2pm | Details

Sunday, April 26

🧑‍🌾 Pick up some fresh foods at Birkdale Village's farmer's market and shop from local vendors. | Free | 10am-3pm | Details

☕️ Get your morning cup of Joe at Night Swim Coffee's Lattes & Locals Market and shop from a list of small businesses. | Free | 10am-2pm | Details

🎤 Hear Phil Wickham in concert at Bojangles Coliseum. | Prices vary | 7pm | Details

🤣 Laugh at jokes from comedian Chris Andrade at The Comedy Zone. | $42-$59 | 3pm | Details

🎶 Vibe to music from indie rock band Panchiko at The Fillmore. | Resale is $127+ | 8pm | Details

📺 Join "Euphoria" fans for trivia and a watch party at Blinders in South End. | Free | 7-10pm | Details

🍾 Have a Sunday fun day with Boileryard Brunch's DJ sets, cocktails and food in Camp North End. | Free | 12-4pm | Details

🎊 Party with For The People at Indigo Tea & Coffee in Uptown as proceeds provide access to free therapy. | $11.99+ | 4-9pm | Details

🎉 Pull up to the Puttery to connect with tastemakers, creatives and music lovers over DJ sets. | $17.94 | 4-10pm | Details

👯‍♀️ Dance the weekend away at A 704Party's day party at Hop Fly. | $14.55+ | 4-8pm | Details

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