Weekender: 33 things to do in Charlotte this Mother's Day weekend
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There's still time to pull together a last-minute Mother's Day plan with this weekend's events — and maybe squeeze in a little fun for yourself, too.
Friday, May 8
🫖 Have a mother and daughter afternoon tea at The Ballantyne Hotel. | $35-$70 | 1pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to jokes from local comedians at Norfolk Hall. | $15 | 7-9pm | Details
⛳️ Attend the Truist Championship in Quail Hollow. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details
🎭 Be entertained by a soulful live stage play about friendship at Charlotte's Off Broadway in The Vapa Center. | $23.18+ | Runs through Saturday | Details
🎷 Hear live saxophonist Kim Waters at Middle C Jazz. | $50+ | 6pm | Details
🖼️ View the "Caravaggio | Revolution," a new exhibit at Mint Museum Uptown. | $0-$25 | Runs through October | Details
🍴Grab dinner from one of the food trucks at Hi-Wire Brewing before sipping on a few beers. | Free | 3pm | Details
🍿 See a screening of "Iron Man 3" at Triple C Brewing Company. | Free | 6pm | Details
🧠 Challenge your knowledge of "Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details
🩰 Check out the Charlotte Ballet's "One Thousand Pieces" at Knight Theater. | Prices vary | Runs through Sunday | Details
Saturday, May 9
🛍️ Shop from a list of vendors at the Bowl Street Market in Ballantyne.| Free | 10am-3pm | Details
🏟️ Cheer on Charlotte FC as they take on FC Cincinnati at Bank of America Stadium. | $52+ | 7:30pm | Details
🥞 Enjoy a dairy, egg and gluten-free brunch with Seemingly Overzealous and Bru in Dilworth. | Free | 10am-3pm | Details
🤣 Laugh the night away to joke from local comedians in a improv session at Charlotte Comedy Theater and stick around for other shows. | $15 | 6pm | Details
🍿 See "The Sound of Music" at Carolina Theatre in Uptown. | $16+ | 2pm | Details
🎤 Hear Kid Rock live in concert at Truliant Amphitheater. | $30+ | 6:30pm | Details
🏺Check out the Clay Pottery Festival at Camp North End. | Free | 10am-5pm | Details
🧘 Unwind with a guided yoga flow at Whitewater Center. | $15 | 2:30pm | Details
🧀 Eat your way through the Charlotte Grilled Cheese Festival in South End and stick around for live music, games and vendors. | $45+ | 1-4pm | Details
🎥 Watch a documentary about Brown Girls Climb leaders and community members across the East Coast at Patagonia while you enjoy complimentary food and drinks. | Free | 6:30-8:30pm | Details
🛼 Check out the Charlotte Roller Derby at Grady Cole Center. | $11-$17 | 3-8pm | Details
🍻 Stop by the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival at Ballantyne's Backyard for a full day of tasting 60+ beers, 40+ bourbons and more. | $42.80+| 12-6pm | Details
🎊 Head over to Tega Cay's Best Dam Food Festival for a variety of vendors, live music and more. | Free | 2-10pm | Details
🎉 Celebrate the anniversary of Mad Miles Run Club at STATS by partying to music from a live DJ. | $15+ | 4-8pm | Details
☕️ Vibe to reggaeton over coffee in a morning DJ set at Salud Cerveceria. | Free | 11am | Details
🍾 Dance to music from a live DJ with touring pop-up party organization Souled Out Dates at Alibi. | Details
🛍️ Check out a pull up in your most stylish thrifted outfit to attend the Thrift Gala at Common Market South End. | Free | 5-10:30pm | Details
Sunday, May 10
🛍️ Stroll through the Birkdale Village Market for unique finds to gift a mom this Mother's Day. | Free | 11am-4pm | Details
🍳 Treat your mom to a Mother's Day brunch at The Ballantyne Hotel. | $55-$109 | 10:30am | Details
🥂 Enjoy brunch with your mom at L'Ostrica, one of Charlotte's best restaurants. | Prices vary | Times vary | Details
🤣 Laugh at jokes from comedian Gigi LeFlair at The Comedy Zone. | $30-$42 | 3pm | Details
📺 Watch HBO's "Euphoria" with friends and play trivia at Blinders in South End. | Free | 7-10pm | Details
🎊 Pull up to an R&B day and block party for mothers at Queen Park Social with food trucks, vendors and more. Arrive early and get a free mimosa. | Prices vary | 3-8pm | Details
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